UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

(Amendment No.    )

 

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LIME ENERGY CO.

 

 

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 16, 2016. LIME ENERGY CO. 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 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. LIME ENERGY CO. ATTN: CORPORATE SECRETARY 4 GATEWAY CENTER, 4TH FLOOR 100 MULBERRY STREET NEWARK, NJ 07102 proxy materials and voting instructions. E09814-See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type:Annual Meeting For holders as of:April 18, 2016 Date: June 16, 2016Time: 9:00 AM ET Location:Lime Energy Co. 4 Gateway Center, 4th Floor 100 Mulberry Street Newark, New Jersey

 


Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods E09815-Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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(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. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ProoxxyyMMaatetreirailas lAs vAavilablalebtloe VtoIEVWIEoWr REoCrERIVEEC: EIVE: ANNUAL REPORTNOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENTSHAREHOLDER LETTER How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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 * 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(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 June 2, 2016 to facilitate timely delivery. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

 


T h e 20 16 Annua l M e eti n g o f S t ockhol de rs o f Lime Energy Co. will be held on June 16, 2016 at 4 Gateway Center, 4th Floor, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following director nominees: 1.Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. Gregory T. Barnum 1b. Christopher W. Capps 1c. Richard P. Kiphart 1d. Tommy Mike Pappas 1e. C. Adam Procell The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals No. 2, 3, and 4. 2. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. 3. Ratification of CohnReznick LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2016. 4. Approval of the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. PLEASE NOTE - YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote these shares, you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you. E09816-Voting Items

 


T h e 20 16 Annua l M e eti n g o f S t ockhol de rs o f Lime Energy Co. will be held on June 16, 2016 at 4 Gateway Center, 4th Floor, 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals No. 2, 3, and 4. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following director nominees: 1.Election of Directors Nominees: 2. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. 3. R a tification of C o hnR eznic k LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2016. Approval of the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 1a. Gregory T. Barnum 1b. Christopher W. Capps 4. 1c. Richard P. Kiphart NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. 1d. Tommy Mike Pappas 1e. C. Adam Procell Series C Preferred Stock Voting Items Election of Preferred Stock Directors Nominees: 1f. Andreas Hildebrand 1g. Peter S. Macdonald PLEASE NOTE - YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote these shares, you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you. E09817-Voting Items

 


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