DEFA14A: Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material
Published on March 13, 2013
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 Statement.
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)).
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Definitive Proxy Statement.
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Definitive Additional Materials.
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12.
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BALL CORPORATION
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[This is an e-mail to be sent to Ball Corporation employees who own shares of Ball Corporation stock, including ownership of shares in the Ball Corporation 401(k) Plan or the Ball Corporation Employee Stock Purchase Plan.]
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
2013 BALL CORPORATION Annual Meeting of Shareholders
MEETING DATE: April 24, 2013
RECORD DATE: March 1, 2013
CUSIP NUMBER: 058498106
This e-mail represents all shares in the following account(s).
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BALL CORP-W/RTS TO PUR P/STK
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