SOLESENCE, INC. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2009

Jun 12, 2009

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

| Meeting
Information | |
| --- | --- |
| Meeting Type: Annual | |
| For holders as of: 5/28/09 | |
| Date: 7/22/2009 Time: 9:00 AM CDT | |
| Location: | Nanophase Technologies Corporation 1319 Marquette Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446 |

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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees:
01) Donald S. Perkins
02) Jerry K. Pearlman
03) George A. Vincent, III
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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