UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12 |
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Donaldson Company Inc. |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy
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Meeting Information |
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. |
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For holders as of: September 25, 2013 |
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Date: November 22, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM CST |
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Donaldson Company, Inc. |
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Campus West |
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2001 West 94th Street |
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Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. |
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ATTN: NORMAN LINNELL |
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P.O. BOX 1299 |
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440- 1299 |
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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). |
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0000185270_1 R1.0.0.51160
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Before You Vote |
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How to Access the Proxy Materials |
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: |
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1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Shareholder Letter 3. Form 10-K |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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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 November 10, 2013 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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How To Vote |
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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods |
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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. |
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com.
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
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Voting items |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: |
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Election of Directors |
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Nominees |
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Michael J. Hoffman |
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Willard D. Oberton |
03 John P. Wiehoff |
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal: |
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Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Donaldson Company, Inc’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2014. |
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NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
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