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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY
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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 21, 2013

 

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SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY

        

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of: April 04, 2013

 

Date: May 21, 2013        Time: 11:00 AM CDT

 

Location:   Hilton Houston North Hotel

12400 Greenspoint Drive

Houston, Texas 77060

 

  
               
                              
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.

 

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).

 

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

 

  
   

 

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51 MERCEDES WAY

EDGEWOOD NY 11717

 

                
   

 

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John Sample

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 Before You Vote  

    
            
        

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

   

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

     
 

 

1. Annual Report        2. Notice & Proxy Statement

 

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How To Vote  

    
            
        

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

           
   

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Voting items           

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):             

1.      Election of Directors

         Nominees

            

1a     John D. Gass

 

1b     Catherine A. Kehr

 

1c     Greg D. Kerley

 

1d     Harold M. Korell

 

1e     Vello A. Kuuskraa

 

1f      Kenneth R. Mourton

 

1g     Steven L. Mueller

 

1h     Elliott Pew

 

1i      Alan H. Stevens

            
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):             
            

2       Proposal to ratify independent registered public accounting firm for 2013

            
            

3       Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation

            
            

4       Proposal to approve our 2013 Incentive Plan

            
            

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Voting items Continued

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NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.

  

 

 

         Voting Instructions            

 

    
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BANKS AND BROKERS   
AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE   
    

 

    

 

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