Edgar Filing: NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC

Preliminary proxy statement

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Definitive proxy statement

Definitive additional materials

Soliciting material under Rule 14a-12

DEFA14A

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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New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

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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 June 7, 2016.


		NEWYORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.


		Meeting Information
		Meeting Type: Annual
		Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM EDT
		For holders as of: April 12, 2016
		Location: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
		135-20 39th Avenue Flushing, NY 11354

		You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
		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:
				1. Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report to Shareholders including the 2015 Form 10-K
				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.
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				— How To Vote — Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

				Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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.
				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 (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
				Vote By Telephone: To vote now by telephone, call 1-800-454-8683. Please refer to the proposals and follow the instructions.
				Vote By Mail: Mark, sign and date your voting form and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.


		Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends you vote

FOR the following proposals:

1. The election of four directors to three-year terms;

For

Against

Abstain

Nominees:

1a. Michael J. Levine

1b. Ronald A. Rosenfeld

1c. Lawrence J. Savarese

1d. John M. Tsimbinos

2. The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016.

For

Against

Abstain

3. A proposal to amend the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company in order to phase out the classification of the board of directors and provide instead for the annual election of directors.

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal:

4. A shareholder proposal regarding proxy access, if properly presented at the meeting.

NOTE: If any other business is presented at the Annual Meeting, including whether or not to adjourn the meeting, this proxy will be voted by the proxies in their best judgment.

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		Non-Voting Items

PLEASE “X” HERE ONLY IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND VOTE THESE SHARES IN PERSON


		Voting Instructions

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