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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 27, 2011.
| AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. | Meeting Information
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| Meeting Type: ANNUAL
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For holders as of: November 30, 2010
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| Date: January 27, 2011
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Time: 2:00 P.M., LOCAL
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| Location: HEADQUARTERS 7201 HAMILTON BLVD. ALLENTOWN, PA
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AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. 7201 HAMILTON BLVD. ALLENTOWN, PA 18195-1501 |
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| The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: To elect the nominees listed below as directors for three-year terms: |
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Chadwick C. Deaton |
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Michael J. Donahue |
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Ursula O. Fairbairn |
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Lawrence S. Smith |
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APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP, as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2011. |
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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. To approve the compensation of Executive Officers. |
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FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. To recommend, by non-binding vote, the frequency of advisory vote on Executive Officer compensation. |
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APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN TERMS. To approve the Annual Incentive Plan terms to permit exclusion from tax deduction limits. |
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| NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ||||||||||||||||
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| To: | “Butler, Laurie x51637” <Laurie.Butler@broadridge.com> | |
| Subject: | #AIRPROD10# AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting %Z54163_0_012345678901_0000001% |
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
2011 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2011
RECORD DATE: November 30, 2010
You recieved this e-mail bevause you have expressly consented to receive AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. communications and vote by proxy via the internet.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU VOTE.
HOW TO VOTE YOUR SHARES
CONTROL NUMBER: 012345678901
You can enter your voting instructions and view the shareholder material at the following Internet site. If your browser supports secure transactions you will be automatically directed to a secure site.
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To this site, you will need your four digit PIN, which is the four digit number you selected at the time of your enrollment. If you have forgotten your PIN number, please follow the instructions on www.proxyvote.com.
The relevant supporting documentations can also be found at the following Internet site(s):
Annual Report on Form 10K
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Proxy Statement
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| To: | “Butler, Laurie x51637” <Laurie.Butler@broadridge.com> | |
| Subject: | #ARPREMP10# AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting %P03195_0_012345678901_0000001% |
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
2011 AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2011
RECORD DATE: November 30, 2010
You received this e-mail because you are an employee of the Company and you are a participant in the Company’s Retirement Savings Plan and/or are a registered shareholder of the Company.
IT IS VERY IMPORTATANT THAT YOU VOTE.
CONTROL NUMBER: 012345678901
You can enter your voting instructions and view the shareholder material at the following Internet site. If your browser supports secure transactions you will be automatically directed to a secure site.
http://www.proxyvote.com/0012345678901
To access this site, you will need your four digit PIN, which is the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
The relevant supporting documentations can also be found at the following Internet site(s):
Annual Report on Form 10K
material link
Proxy Statement
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If you wish to receive hard copies of the annual meeting materials, you may contact Corporate Secretary’s Office at 610-481-8657.
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