PARKERVISION INC
For the period ended Sep 12, 2024. Filed Sep 12, 2024.
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Sep 12, 2024 · Filed Sep 12, 2024
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DEF 14A 1 prkr20240903_def14a.htm FORM DEF 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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PARKERVISION, INC.
4446-1A Hendricks Avenue, Suite 354
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 28, 2024
Notice is hereby given that the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of ParkerVision, Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “our”), will be held October 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You may attend the Annual Meeting online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRKR2024.
To participate in the Annual Meeting, you will need your 16-digit control number included with the notice of internet availability of proxy materials or proxy card. Instructions on how to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting online can be found at www.proxyvote.com or at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PRKR2024. You will be able to vote your shares while attending the Annual Meeting by following the instructions on the website.
At the Annual Meeting, the Company's shareholders will vote on the following proposals:
| 1. | To elect one Class II director until the term of our Class II directors ends in 2027; |
| 2. | To approve an amendment to the amended and restated articles of incorporation of the Company to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock; |
| 3. | To ratify the selection of MSL, P.A. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024; and |
| 4. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. |
The board of directors has fixed the close of business on September 3, 2024 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting, and any adjournments thereof.
You are urged to read the attached proxy statement, which contains information relevant to the actions to be taken at the Annual Meeting. In order to ensure the presence of a quorum, whether or not you expect to attend the Annual Meeting online, please vote your shares by proxy as promptly as possible. You may revoke your proxy if you so desire at any time before it is voted.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on October 28, 2024: The Company’s proxy statement and annual report to security holders will be available on or about September 12, 2024 athttps://www.proxyvote.com.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Cynthia French
Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jacksonville, Florida
September 12, 2024
PARKERVISION, INC.
PROXY STATEMENT
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 28**, 2024**
Table of Contents
| INFORMATION CONCERNING SOLICITATION AND VOTING | 2 |
|---|---|
| PROPOSAL I: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | 6 |
| CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 9 |
| EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 14 |
| PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE | 16 |
| PROPOSAL II: AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES | 19 |
| AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT | 21 |
| PROPOSAL III: RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF MSL, P.A. AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | 22 |
| STOCK OWNERSHIP INFORMATION | 23 |
| CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS | 25 |
| SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL MEETING | 26 |
| DISCRETIONARY VOTING OF PROXIES ON OTHER MATTERS | 26 |
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