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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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Definitive Proxy Statement
  
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
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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 May 17, 2018.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
 
Meeting Information
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For holders as of:
March 23, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 17, 2018   
Time: 9:00 AM EDT
 
 
 
 
 
 
Location:
Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CPS2018.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CPS2018 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
 
 
 
 
 
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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
ATTN: ALEKSANDRA A. MIZIOLEK
39550 ORCHARD HILL PLACE
NOVI, MI 48375

 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
FORM 10-K
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How to View Online:
 
 
 
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow à
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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*:  
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*If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked
 
 
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(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 4, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


  How To Vote  
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Internet:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Before The Meeting:
 
 
 
 
 
Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
 
 
 
à
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(located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
 
  
During The Meeting:
 
 
 
Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CPS2017. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by
  
the arrow
à
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(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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



                    

Voting Items
 
 
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
the listed nominees.
1.
Election of Directors
 
 
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR
Proposals 2 and 3.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1a.
Jeffrey S. Edwards
 
 
2.
Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1b.
David J. Mastrocola
 
 
3.
Ratification of Appointment of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1c.
Justin E. Mirro
 
 
NOTE: Conduct such other business as may properly
come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1d.
Robert J. Remenar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1e.
Sonya F. Sepahban
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1f.
Thomas W. Sidlik
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1g.
Stephen A. Van Oss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1h.
Molly P. Zhang
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 



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