RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES INC — Regulatory Filings 2012

Jul 27, 2012

DEFA14A 1 a12-16548_2defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

*UNITED STATES*

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, D.C. 20549*

*Schedule 14A*

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

*Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on September 7, 2012.*

RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: July 9, 2012 Date: September 7, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m., Central Time Location: Little Elm Town Hall 100 West Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, TX 75068
RETRACTABLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 511 LOBO LANE LITTLE ELM, TX 75068-0009	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. 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 or by mail. 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.
	See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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

1. ELECTION OF FOUR CLASS 2 DIRECTORS:

*Nominees:*

01) Thomas J. Shaw

02) Douglas W. Cowan

03) Clarence Zierhut

04) Walter O. Bigby, Jr.

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

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