UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )

 

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CUMMINS 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 9, 2017. CUMMINS INC. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of SHAREOWNER SERVICES P.O. BOX 64945 ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0945 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. proxy materials and voting instructions. E17548-P86337 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain Meeting Information Meeting Type:Annual Meeting For holders as of:March 7, 2017 Date: May 9, 2017Time: 11:00 a.m. EDT Location: Columbus Engine Plant 500 Central Avenue Columbus, IN 47201

 


Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. E17549-P86337 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. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Proxy Materials AAvvaaiillaabbllee ttooVVIEIEWWoorrRREECCEEIVIVEE: : COMBINED DOCUMENT How to View Online: 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: 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 information that is printed in the box marked 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 25, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.

 


The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal: 11) Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Election of Directors Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 year on the following proposal: 12) Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of our named executive officers. 1) 2) N. Thomas Linebarger Robert J. Bernhard 3) Dr. Franklin R. Chang Diaz The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 4) Bruno V. Di Leo Allen 13) Proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our auditors for 2017. 5) Stephen B. Dobbs 14) Proposal to approve our amended and restated 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan. 6) Robert K. Herdman 7) Alexis M. Herman 15) Proposal to approve amendments to our by-laws to implement proxy access. 8) Thomas J. Lynch The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal: 9) William I. Miller 16) The shareholder proposal regarding proxy access. 10) Georgia R. Nelson NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. E17550-P86337 Voting Items

 


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