formdefa14a.htm
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

Filed by the Registrant þ

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o

Check the appropriate box:
o Preliminary Proxy Statement
o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
o Definitive Proxy Statement
þ Definitive Additional Materials
o Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12
 
 
EMCORE CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


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o Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.

 
(1)
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(2)
Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
 
(3)
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Date Filed:
 
 
 
 
 
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 21, 2010.

EMCORE CORPORATION
Meeting Information
 
Meeting Type:
For holders as of:
Date:
Location:
  
Annual
April 2, 2010
May 21, 2010   Time: 10:00 a.m. MDT
Albuquerque Marriott Hotel
2101 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
 
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.
 
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 
 
 
 
— Before You —
Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                           ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for
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
 
3) BY E-MAIL*:
sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
*  If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (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 May 9, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

— How To Vote —
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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 materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
 
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12-Digit Control Number 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 voting instruction form.
 
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Voting  Items
The  Board  of  Directors  recommends that  you  vote  FOR  the  following:
 
1.
Election of Directors
Nominees:
 
01)
Charles  T.  Scott
 
02)
Hong Q. Hou, Ph.D.
 
03)
Sherman  McCorkle

The  Board  of  Directors  recommends  you  vote  FOR  the  following  proposals:

2.
Ratification of the  selection  of KPMG LLP  as EMCORE’s   independent   registered  public accounting  firm for the fiscal year ending  September  30,  2010.

3.
To  approve  EMCORE’s 2010  Equity Incentive Plan.

NOTE: Such other  business  as may properly  come  before  the  meeting  or any adjournment   thereof.
 
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Voting  Instructions

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