DEFA14A

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

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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 4, 2019.

 

GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

 

 

 

 

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GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

GENERAL MOTORS GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS

MAIL CODE 482-C24-A31

300 RENAISSANCE CENTER

DETROIT, MI 48265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meeting Information

 
 

 

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting

 
 

 

For holders as of:      April 8, 2019

 
 

 

Date:    June 4, 2019             Time:     8:00 a.m. Eastern Time

 
 

 

Location:

  Meeting live via the internet only - please visit  
    GM.onlineshareholdermeeting.com.  
 

 

The company will be hosting the meeting live via the internet only this year. To attend the meeting via the internet, please visit GM.onlineshareholdermeeting.com and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow

 
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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, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, 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.

 
 


Before You Vote

  How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

     
  Poxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
  PROXY STATEMENT AND NOTICE OF 2019 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND 2018 ANNUAL REPORT    
   
 

How to View Online:

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How To Vote

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Vote By Internet:

 

Before The Meeting:

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During The Meeting:

Go to GM.onlineshareholdermeeting.com Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (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.

 

   
   

 

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Voting Items         

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR ALL Board nominees listed in Item 1.

 

1.

Election of Directors

 

  

Nominees:

 

  1a.

Mary T. Barra

 

  1b.

Wesley G. Bush

 

  1c.

Linda R. Gooden

 

  1d.

Joseph Jimenez

 

  1e.

Jane L. Mendillo

 

  1f.

Judith A. Miscik

 

  1g.

Patricia F. Russo

 

  1h.

Thomas M. Schoewe

 

  1i.

Theodore M. Solso

 

  1j.

Carol M. Stephenson

 

  1k.

Devin N. Wenig

 

 

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Board Items 2 and 3.

 

2.

Advisory Approval of the Company’s Executive Compensation

 

3.

Ratification of the Selection of Ernst & Young LLP as GM's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2019

The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST shareholder Items 4 and 5.

 

4.

Shareholder Proposal Regarding Independent Board Chairman

 

5.

Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Lobbying Communications and Activities

 

 

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