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SPIRE INC Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2017

Dec 13, 2017

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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DEFA14A 1 spire3327681-defa14a.htm DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS

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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[ ] Preliminary Proxy
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Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy
Statement
[X] Definitive Additional
Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
Spire Inc.
(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)
(Name
of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the
Registrant)

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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 January 25, 2018.

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SPIRE INC.

SPIRE INC. C/O COMPUTERSHARE TRUST, N.A. P.O. BOX 30170 COLLEGE STATION, TX 77842

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| Meeting

Information
Meeting
Type: Annual Meeting
For
holders as of: November 30,
2017
Date: January 25, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM
CST
Location: 700 Market Street St. Louis, Missouri
63101

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above .

T his 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) .

W e 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.

— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE
AND PROXY
STATEMENT ANNUAL
REPORT
How
to View Online:
Have the information that is
printed in the box marked by the arrow ➔ XXXX 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* : [email protected]
* 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 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 January 11, 2018 to facilitate timely
delivery.

— 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.
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 ➔ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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.

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3.

1.
Nominees:
01) Mark A. Borer
02) Maria V. Fogarty
2. Advisory nonbinding approval of resolution to approve compensation of our named executive officers.
3. Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accountant for the 2018 fiscal year.