lfc2015proxynotice.htm
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 14, 2015.
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: February 25, 2015
Date: April 14, 2015 Time: 4:30 p.m., Local Time
Location: Fort Wayne Country Club
5221 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORP. ATTN: KRISTIN PRUITT
202 EAST CENTER STREET
P.O. BOX 1387
WARSAW, IN 46581
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 ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
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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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (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 following proposals:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Nominees:
1a. Blake W. Augsburger
1b. Robert E. Bartels, Jr.
1c. Daniel F. Evans, Jr.
1d. David M. Findlay
1e. Thomas A. Hiatt
1f. Michael L. Kubacki
1g. Charles E. Niemier
1h. Emily E. Pichon
1i. Steven D. Ross
1j. Brian J. Smith
1k. Bradley J. Toothaker
1l. Ronald D. Truex
1m. M. Scott Welch
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APPROVAL, by non-binding vote, of the Company's compensation of certain executive officers.
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RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF CROWE HORWATH LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2015.
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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.