UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 | Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
420 Lexington Avenue | ||
Suite 2012 | ||
New York, NY 10170 | ||
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
May 31, 2018
Dear Stockholder,
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. which will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated April 20, 2018, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” all proposals. Please vote as soon as possible via the internet, by telephone, or alternatively, please sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
If you need assistance voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, D.F. King toll-free at (800) 398-1247 or collect at (212) 269-5550.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Gary G. Gemignani
Secretary
You may use one of the following methods to provide your voting instructions: | |
1. | Vote by Internet: Log-on to www.proxyvote.com. Enter your control number set forth on your voting instruction form. |
2. | Vote by Telephone: Call 1-800-454-8683. Have your control number listed on your voting instruction form ready and follow the instructions. |
3. | Vote by Mail: Mark, sign and date your proxy card or voting instruction form and return it in the postage-paid return envelope provided. |
| Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. | |
420 Lexington Avenue | ||
Suite 2012 | ||
New York, NY 10170 | ||
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
May 31, 2018
Dear Stockholder,
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. which will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated April 20, 2018, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” all proposals. Please vote as soon as possible via the internet, by telephone, or alternatively, please sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
If you need assistance voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, D.F. King toll-free at (800) 398-1247 or collect at (212) 269-5550.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Gary G. Gemignani
Secretary
You may use one of the following methods to provide your voting instructions: | |
1. | Vote by Internet: Log-on to www.pstvote.com/synergy2018. Enter your control number (printed below “Vote your proxy by checking the appropriate boxes”) and follow the instructions. Click on “Accept Vote”. |
2. | Vote by Mail: Mark, sign and date your proxy card or voting instruction form and return it in the postage-paid return envelope provided. |