Edgar Filing: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 25, 2014.


		WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. ATTN: SHAREOWNER SERVICES P.O. BOX 218 PORTLAND, OR 97228-2168		Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: August 1, 2014 Date: September 25, 2014 Time: 2:00 P.M., EDT Location: Meeting live via the Internet - please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WOR 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/WOR and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page).
				You are receiving this communication because you hold common shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these common 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.

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		— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials
		Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Statement Company’s 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (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 proxy materials, 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: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com If requesting proxy materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. 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 September 12, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery.
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		Voting Items
		The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each of the listed nominees for election as a director and FOR Proposals 2 and 3. 1. To elect four directors, each to serve for a term of three years to expire at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: Nominees: 01) Michael J. Endres 02) Ozey K. Horton, Jr. 03) Peter Karmanos, Jr. 04) Carl A. Nelson, Jr.

		2. To approve the advisory resolution on executive compensation.

		3. To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2015.

		NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

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