Additional Definitive Materials
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Discovery Communications, 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 May 17, 2011
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
ONE DISCOVERY PLACE SILVER SPRING, MD
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Meeting Information |
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Meeting
Type: Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: March 21, 2011 |
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Date: May 17, 2011 Time:
10:00 a.m. EDT |
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Location: Discoverys Offices
One Discovery Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the
above named company. |
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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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We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting. |
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials |
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 10-K WRAP How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow g
(located on the 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
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1) BY INTERNET: |
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www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE: |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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3) BY E-MAIL*: |
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
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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 by the arrow g
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
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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 May 3, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery. |
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How To Vote 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. Directions
to the Annual Meeting are available by contacting us at investor_relations@discovery.com or at 240-662-2000. |
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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 g
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. |
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Voting Items |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, AND EVERY THREE YEARS ON ITEM 5. |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS |
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Nominees: |
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Robert R. Bennett |
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John C. Malone |
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David M. Zaslav |
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Approval of the 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
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Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Discovery Communications, Inc.s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2011 |
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Advisory vote on our executive compensation described in these proxy materials |
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Advisory vote on the frequency of stockholder advisory votes on our executive compensation in the future |
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By the proxy holders, in their discretion, upon such other matters that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or adjournments thereof. |
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