UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

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CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED

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M71652-P49793 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. CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 6, 2014. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 11, 2014 Date: May 6, 2014 Time: 12:00 noon, PT Location: See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED 11605 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD, SUITE 600 CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 ATTN: STEVEN J. FORD, VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Carlisle Companies Incorporated 7911 S. 188th Street #100 Kent, Washington 98032

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. You may obtain directions to the 2014 Annual Meeting in order to vote in person by visiting the Company's website at: www.carlisle.com/2014proxymaterials. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (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. 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 April 23, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. 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 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: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting 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. . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX M71653-P49793 Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Notice of 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Statement 2013 Annual Report

 

Voting Items 2. Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation. 3. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting fi rm for the 2014 fi scal year. 4. Transact any other business properly brought before the meeting. 1. Election of 3 Directors of the Company. Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 01) Robert G. Bohn 02) Terry D. Growcock 03) Gregg A. Ostrander The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: M71654-P49793

 

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Signature [PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX] Date TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS: PLEASE "X" HERE ONLY IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND VOTE THESE SHARES IN PERSON ! CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED ANNUAL MEETING FOR HOLDERS AS OF 3/11/14 TO BE HELD ON 5/6/14 Your vote is important. Thank you for voting. M69166-P49275 Read the Proxy Statement and have the voting instruction form below at hand. Please note that the telephone and Internet voting turns off at 11:59 pm ET the night before the meeting or cutoff date. To vote by Internet 1) Go to website www.proxyvote.com. 2) Follow the instructions provided on the website. To vote by Telephone (ONLY IF YOU AGREE WITH THE VOTING RIGHTS OF YOUR PROXY) 1) Call 1-800-454-8683. 2) Follow the instructions. To vote by Mail 1) Check the appropriate boxes on the voting instruction form below. 2) Sign and date the voting instruction form. 3) Return the voting instruction form in the envelope provided. DESCRIPTION OF VOTING RIGHTS In accordance with the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the number of votes each shareholder will be entitled to cast at the annual meeting will depend on when the shares were acquired and whether there has been a change in beneficial ownership since the date of acquisition. Shares acquired AFTER March 10, 2010 are entitled to one vote per share at the 2014 annual meeting. Shares are entitled to 5 votes per share at the 2014 annual meeting if they were acquired BEFORE March 11, 2010 and have been held continuously by the same beneficial owner since they were acquired. Please confirm below the number of shares beneficially owned for each category as of March 11, 2014: Number of shares acquired BEFORE March 11, 2010 and entitled to 5 votes per share. Number of shares acquired AFTER March 10, 2010 and entitled to 1 vote per share. If you do not provide confirmation, all shares will be entitled to 1 vote per share. The Board of Directors reserves the right to require evidence to support this confirmation. Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting. The following materials are available at www.proxyvote.com: The Notice of 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Proxy Statement and 2013 Annual Report 2. Advisory vote to approve the Company's executive compensation. 3. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2014 fiscal year. 4. Transact any other business properly brought before the meeting. 1. Election of 3 Directors of the Company. Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 01) Robert G. Bohn 02) Terry D. Growcock 03) Gregg A. Ostrander The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: ! ! ! ! ! ! For Against Abstain ! ! ! For All Withhold All For All Except To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.