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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NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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NANOPHASE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Material
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the material you should review before you cast your vote is now available.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy material that is available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy material before voting.
Shareholder Meeting to be held on July 24, 2008
Proxy Material Available
1 Form 10-K
2 Notice & Proxy Statement
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B A R C O D E
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type:
Meeting Date:
Meeting Time:
For holders as of:
Annual Meeting
July 24, 2008
9:00 AM CDT
May 29, 2008
Meeting Location:
Nanophase
1319 Marquette Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446
How To Vote
Vote In Person
Should you choose to vote these shares in person at the
meeting you must request a “legal proxy”. To request a
legal proxy please follow the instructions at
www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the material.
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 material for any special
requirements for meeting attendance.
Vote By Internet
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Please refer to the proposals and follow the instructions.
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
01 Richard W. Siegel, Ph.D.
02 Joseph E. Cross
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).
2 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY’S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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