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CDW · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 10, 2026

Cdw Corp — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 10, 2026
Ticker
CDW
Accession
0001308179-26-000253
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CDW urges voting against the independent Board chair proposal; supports all other proposals.

About Cdw Corp
Market cap
$17.8B
1Y TSR
−34.0%
3Y TSR
−12.1%
Board grade
B-
Sector
Technology
CEO
Christine A Leahy
Last annual meeting: May 21, 2026 · View full Cdw Corp profile →

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. )

Filed by the Registrant 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))
Definitive Proxy Statement
  Definitive Additional Materials
Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

CDW CORPORATION

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

PAYMENT OF FILING FEE (CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY):
  No fee required
Fee paid previously with preliminary materials
Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11


 

      Your Vote Counts!  
      CDW CORPORATION  
 

 

CDW CORPORATION
200 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061

 

2026 Annual Meeting

Vote by May 20, 2026

11:59 PM ET

 
       
       
       
         
         
         
         
         
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You invested in CDW CORPORATION and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 21, 2026.

 

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View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the
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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT

 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

       

 

Voting Items Board
Recommends
1. Election of Directors  
  Nominees:              
1a. Virginia C. Addicott  For
1b. James A. Bell  For
1c. Lynda M. Clarizio  For
1d. Anthony R. Foxx  For
1e. Kelly J. Grier  For
1f. Marc E. Jones  For
1g. Christine A. Leahy  For
1h. David W. Nelms  For
1i. Joseph R. Swedish  For
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation.  For
3. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.  For
4. To approve the amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to permit stockholder action by written consent.  For
5. To consider and act upon the stockholder proposal, if properly presented at the meeting, regarding independent Board chair requirements.  Against
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Frequently asked questions

When did Cdw Corp file this DEFA14A?
Cdw Corp (CDW) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 10, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001308179-26-000253.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
CDW urges voting against the independent Board chair proposal; supports all other proposals. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Cdw Corp's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Cdw Corp has filed under CIK 1402057, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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