UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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April 8, 2009
Dear Shareholder:
We have previously sent to you a notice of internet availability describing how to access, or
request a copy of, our proxy materials for the 2009 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on
May 7, 2009. The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” both of the proposals
to be voted on at the meeting.
Of the proposals to be voted on at the meeting, the proposal to approve an increase in the
available shares under our Amended and Restated 2003 Annual and Long-Term Incentive Plan is of
critical importance to Piper Jaffray. The increase in shares will allow us to strengthen our
employee ownership culture and further align employees’ interests with the interests of
shareholders. Your vote “FOR” the amendment to the Incentive Plan is particularly important.
If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone or the Internet, or by signing,
dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided. Your vote is important, no
matter how many shares you may own.
Sincerely,
Andrew Duff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
IMPORTANT
To vote your shares by telephone or the Internet,
follow the instructions on the enclosed card.
follow the instructions on the enclosed card.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please
call our proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A, at the following
TOLL-FREE number:
call our proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A, at the following
TOLL-FREE number:
1-888-750-5834