0001606268-17-000039 DEFA14A 1 20170413 20170413 20170413 Spark Energy, Inc. 0001606268 4931 465453215 DE 1231 DEFA14A 34 001-36559 17759658 12140 WICKCHESTER LANE SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77079 (713) 600-2600 12140 WICKCHESTER LANE SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77079 DEFA14A 1 a2017notice.htm NOTICE TO 2017 PROXY STATEMENT Document -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) x Definitive Proxy Statement ¨ Definitive Additional Materials ¨ Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12 Spark Energy, Inc. 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Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 31, 2017 Date: May 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM CDT 0000333209_1 R1.0.1.15 SPARK ENERGY, INC. 12140 WICKCHESTER LN., SUITE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77079 Location: 12140 Wickchester Ln., Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77079 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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