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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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VIACOM INC.

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Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on February 6, 2017

 

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VIACOM INC.

 

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VIACOM INC.

1515 BROADWAY

NEW YORK, NY 10036

 

 

Meeting Information

    

 

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting of Stockholders

    

 

Date: 02/06/17           Time: 9:00 a.m., EST

    

 

For holders as of:     12/12/16

    

 

Location:   Viacom’s Corporate Headquarters

     1515 Broadway

    

     New York, New York

      
    

 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares of Viacom Inc. Class A common stock.

 

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. The Notice of 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement, Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Stockholder Letter are available at http://proxymaterials.viacom.com. You may also request a paper copy of these materials (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.

 


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How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

 

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

   
 

1. NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT

2. FISCAL YEAR 2016 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

3. STOCKHOLDER LETTER

 

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Vote In Person: If you are a registered holder of Class A common stock, please mark the appropriate box on the proxy card, or indicate that you plan to attend the meeting when you vote by telephone or the Internet, and an admission ticket will be sent to you. If you hold shares of Class A common stock beneficially in a brokerage account or otherwise, you must obtain an admission ticket in advance by sending a written request along with proof of ownership (such as your brokerage firm account statement or statement of holdings from our transfer agent) to Director, Shareholder Relations, Viacom Inc., 1515 Broadway, 52nd Floor, New York, New York 10036-5794. Please bring photo identification with you for admittance to the meeting.

 

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 16-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on February 5, 2017 (11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on February 2, 2017 for 401(k) plan participants).

 

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 recommends a vote FOR each of the

directors in item 1, FOR items 2, 4 and 5, and 3

YEARS on item 3.

  

 

1.    

  

 

The election of 10 directors:

  

 

Nominees:

 

  
   01)  Robert M. Bakish    06)  Ronald L. Nelson   
   02)  Cristiana Falcone Sorrell    07)  Deborah Norville   
   03)  Kenneth B. Lerer    08)  Charles E. Phillips, Jr.   
   04)  Thomas J. May    09)  Shari Redstone   
   05)  Judith A. McHale    10)  Nicole Seligman   
2.    Advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement under “Executive Compensation.”
3.    Advisory approval of the frequency of the stockholder vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.
4.    The approval of the Viacom Inc. Senior Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective December 12, 2016.
5.    The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as independent auditor of Viacom Inc. for fiscal year 2017.

 

 

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on February 6, 2017

 

 

                        VIACOM INC.

 

 

 

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VIACOM INC.

1515 BROADWAY

NEW YORK, NY 10036

 

 

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Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type:

  Annual Meeting of Stockholders

 

Date: 02/06/17

  Time: 9:00 a.m., EST

 

For holders as of:

  12/12/16

 

Location:

  

 

Viacom’s Corporate Headquarters

1515 Broadway

     New York, New York
      

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares of Viacom Inc. non-voting Class B common stock. THIS NOTICE WILL ENABLE YOU TO ACCESS VIACOM INC. PROXY MATERIALS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. The Notice of 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement, Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Stockholder Letter are available at http://proxymaterials.viacom.com. You may also request a paper copy of these materials (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials.

 

 

See the reverse side for instructions on how to access materials.

 

 


— How to Access the Materials —

 

 

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

   
 

1. NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS AND PROXY STATEMENT

2. FISCAL YEAR 2016 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

3. STOCKHOLDER LETTER

 

How to View Online:

Go to http://proxymaterials.viacom.com to view these materials online.

 

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these materials, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

                                 1) BY INTERNET:        www.proxyvote.com

                                 2) BY TELEPHONE:    1-800-579-1639

                                 3) BY E-MAIL*:             sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

 

* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 16-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.

 

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before 01/23/17.

   
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Voting Items - For Informational Purposes Only      

 

The following matters are being considered at

the upcoming meeting. This information is being

provided for informational purposes only.

     
     

 

  1. The election of 10 directors:

 

    Nominees:

 

 

01)  Robert M. Bakish

02)  Cristiana Falcone Sorrell

03)  Kenneth B. Lerer

04)  Thomas J. May

05)  Judith A. McHale

 

06)  Ronald L. Nelson

07)  Deborah Norville

08)  Charles E. Phillips, Jr.

09)  Shari Redstone

10)  Nicole Seligman

  
      
      
      
      

 

  2. Advisory approval of the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement under "Executive Compensation."  

 

  3. Advisory approval of the frequency of the stockholder vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.  

 

  4. The approval of the Viacom Inc. Senior Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective December 12, 2016.  

 

  5. The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as independent auditor of Viacom Inc. for fiscal year 2017.  

 

 

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