formdefa14a.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.)

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PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than Registrant)

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 16, 2013
 
 
Meeting Information
PINNACLE   FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
 
For holders as of: February 22, 2013
 
Date: April 16, 2013               Time: 11:00 AM CDT
 
Location: Pinnacle Financial Partners
  150 Third Ave South, Suite 800
 
Nashville, TN 37201
 
For meeting directions call
  Hugh Queener 615-744-3744
   
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
   
PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
150 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH SUITE   900
NASHVILLE,  TN    37201
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
 
  Pxoxy Materials Available to VIEW or Receive:
   
  1. Annual Report  2. Notice & Proxy Statement
   
  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:
  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.proxy vote.com
  2) BY TELEPHONE:              1-800579-1639
  3) BY E-MAIL*:                      sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
  *   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 April 02, 2013 to facilitate timely delivery.
 
- How To Vote -
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
 
 
Vote In Person: 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. 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  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.
 
 
 

 
 
 Voting items
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR"  the  following:
 
1.     Election of Directors
        Nominees
01    Sue G. Atkinson

 
02    Harold Gordon Bone
 

03    Gregory L. Burns
 

04    Gary L. Scott
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR" proposals 2 and 3.
 
2
To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013:
 
3
To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement for the annual  meeting of shareholders:
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote "1 YEAR" on the following proposal:
 
4
To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the frequency of a non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Companys' named executive officers:
 
NOTE: DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY IS HEREBY CONFERRED AS TO ALL OTHER MATTERS WHICH MAY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING.