RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC — Regulatory Filings 2010

Aug 12, 2010

DEFA14A 1 a10-14053_2defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

| UNITED
STATES | | |
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| 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. ) | | |
| Filed by the Registrant þ | | |
| Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant o | | |
| Check the appropriate box: | | |
| o | Preliminary Proxy Statement | |
| o | Confidential,
for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) | |
| o | Definitive Proxy Statement | |
| þ | Definitive Additional Materials | |
| o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to
§240.14a-12 | |
| Retractable Technologies, Inc. | | |
| (Name
of the Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) | | |
| (Name
of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) | | |
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which transaction applies: |
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| | (3) | Per unit price or other underlying
value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth
the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was
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*Exercise Your Right to Vote*

*Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the*

*Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 24, 2010.*

RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: July 26, 2010 Date: September 24, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. Central Time Location: Little Elm City Hall 100 West Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, TX 75068

| RETRACTABLE
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 511 LOBO LANE LITTLE ELM, TX
75068-0009 |
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| See the reverse side of this notice to
obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |

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*— Before You Vote —*

How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 10, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

*— How To Vote —*

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

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| Voting
Items |
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| THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR ALL” IN THE ELECTION OF
CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 DIRECTORS AND A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSAL 2 |

1. ELECTION OF ONE CLASS 1 DIRECTOR:

*Nominee:*

01) Steven R. Wisner

ELECTION OF FOUR CLASS 2 DIRECTORS:

*Nominees:*

02) Thomas J. Shaw 04) Marwan Saker

03) Douglas W. Cowan 05) Clarence Zierhut

1. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

2. IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING

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