Definitive Additional Materials
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Discovery Communications, Inc.
(Name of registrant as specified in its
charter)
(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 14, 2013.
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
ONE DISCOVERY PLACE SILVER SPRING, MD
20910 |
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Meeting Information |
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Meeting
Type: Annual Meeting |
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For holders as of: March 21, 2013 |
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Date: May 14, 2013 Time:
10:00 a.m., Eastern Time |
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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
company named above. |
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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 ANNUAL REPORT
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 request: |
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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
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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 April 30, 2013 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 stockholder 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. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow g
(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. |
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Voting Items |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3. |
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1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS |
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Nominees: |
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Paul A. Gould |
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John S. Hendricks |
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M. LaVoy Robison |
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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, 2013. |
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Approval of the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan. |
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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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Voting Items |
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3. |
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1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS |
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Nominees: |
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S. Decker Anstrom |
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Robert J. Miron |
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Steven A. Miron |
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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, 2013. |
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Approval of the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan. |
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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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