UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.         )

 

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on July 16, 2019.

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

 

 
 

 

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

 

 

 

 

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

ATTN: LEGAL

207 HIGH POINT DRIVE

BLDG. 100

VICTOR, NY 14564

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type:            Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of:      May 17, 2019

 

Date:   July 16, 2019        Time:    11:00 AM EDT

 

Location:   Meeting live via the Internet-please visit

      www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STZ2019

 

The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STZ2019 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page).

 

 

Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the Annual Stockholder Meeting are available on the Internet.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

 

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

 


— Before You Vote —

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

 

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

 

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT         ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

How to View Online:

   
 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

 

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

 

1) BY INTERNET:

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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before July 2, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

       

 

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Vote By Internet:

Before The Meeting:

Go to www.proxyvote.comHave the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

During The Meeting:

Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/STZ2019. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

   
 

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

   


  Voting Items               
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:

           
    

 

Class A Stockholders

                 
 

 

1.      

  

 

Election of Directors

                 
    

 

Nominees:

                 
    

01)

  

  Jennifer M. Daniels

  

06)

  

Daniel J. McCarthy

        
    

02)

  

  Jerry Fowden

  

07)

  

William A. Newlands

        
    

03)

  

  Ernesto M. Hernandez

  

08)

  

Richard Sands

        
    

04)

     Susan Somersille Johnson               

09)

  

Robert Sands

        
    

05)

  

  James A. Locke III

  

10)

  

Judy A. Schmeling

        
 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

     
 

 

2.      

  

 

To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2020

  
 

3.      

  

To approve, by an advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement

  
 

NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to act on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

  
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          
          

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  Voting Items              
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following:

           
    

 

Class B Stockholders

                
 

 

1.      

  

 

Election of Directors

                
    

 

Nominees:

 

                
     01)      Jennifer M. Daniels    05)     Richard Sands         
     02)      James A. Locke III    06)     Robert Sands         
     03)      Daniel J. McCarthy    07)     Judy A. Schmeling         
     04)      William A. Newlands              
                        
 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals:

     
 

 

2.      

  

 

To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 29, 2020

  
 

3.      

  

To approve, by an advisory vote, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement

  
 

NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to act on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             

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