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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Ingersoll-Rand Public Limited Company

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 2, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


INGERSOLL-RAND PLC

 

 

 


INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
170/175 LAKEVIEW DR.
AIRSIDE BUSINESS PARK
SWORDS, CO. DUBLIN
IRELAND

Meeting Information
  Meeting Type:       Annual
  For holders as of:   April 8, 2016
  Date: June 2, 2016     Time: 2:30 P.M., local time
  Location:  The K Club
  Straffan
  County Kildare
  Ireland
   
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

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.

Once received, your proxy will be forwarded to the Company's registered office electronically by Broadridge.

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            IRISH STATUTORY ACCOUNTS
 
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Voting Items
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the following proposals:
 
1.   Election of Directors
 
      1a.         Ann C. Berzin
 
1b. John Bruton
 
1c. Elaine L. Chao
 
1d. Jared L. Cohon
 
1e. Gary D. Forsee
  
1f. Constance J. Horner
 
1g. Linda P. Hudson
 
1h. Michael W. Lamach
 
1i. Myles P. Lee
 
1j. John P. Surma
 
1k. Richard J. Swift
 
1l. Tony L. White
 
 
 
        
 
2. Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.
 
3. Approval of the appointment of independent auditors of the Company and authorization of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set the auditors’ remuneration.
 
4. Approval of the renewal of the Directors' existing authority to issue shares.
 
5. Approval of the renewal of the Directors' existing authority to issue shares for cash without first offering shares to existing shareholders. (Special Resolution)
  
6. Determination of the price range at which the Company can re-allot shares that it holds as treasury shares. (Special Resolution)
 
7. Approval of amendment of the Company's Articles of Association to implement proxy access. (Special Resolution)
 
8A. Approval of amendment to the Company's Articles of Association to make certain administrative amendments in connection with the Companies Act 2014. (Special Resolution)
 
8B. Approval of amendment to the Company's Memorandum or Association to make certain administrative amendments in connection with the Companies Act 2014. (Special Resolution)
 
9A. Approval of amendment to the Company's Articles of Association to provide for a plurality voting standard in the event of a contested election. (Special Resolution)
 
9B. Approval of amendment to the Company's Articles of Association to grant the board sole authority to determine its size. (Special Resolution)