SEC Releases Final Rule on Internet Access to Proxy Materials

The SEC published its final rule on "Shareholder Choice Regarding Proxy Material" today (Rel. 34-56135).  The rule requires issuers and other soliciting persons to post their proxy materials on a website and provide shareholders notice of their availability.  The issuer or soliciting person may elect to provide a paper copy of the materials along with the notice.  If it chooses not to deliver hard copies, a shareholder may request them.