DEFA14A 2017 N&A Form Combined Document


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

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www.envisionreports.com/BRS Step 1: Go to www.envisionreports.com/BRS to view the materials. Step 2: Click on Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Step 3: Follow the instructions on the screen to log in. Vote by Internet • Go to www.envisionreports.com/BRS • Or scan the QR code with your smartphone • Follow the steps outlined on the secure website Stockholder Meeting Notice 02M0AB + + Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Bristow Group Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The 2017 Proxy Statement and fiscal year 2017 Annual Report to stockholders are available at: pc Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares. Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials – If you want to receive a copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before July 21, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery. . IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION 2 N O T

 
Here’s how to order a copy of the proxy materials and select a future delivery preference: Paper copies: Current and future paper delivery requests can be submitted via the telephone, Internet or email options below. Email copies: Current and future email delivery requests must be submitted via the Internet following the instructions below. If you request an email copy of current materials you will receive an email with a link to the materials. PLEASE NOTE: You must use the number in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials. g Internet – Go to www.envisionreports.com/BRS. Click Cast Your Vote or Request Materials. Follow the instructions to log in and order a copy of the current meeting materials and submit your preference for email or paper delivery of future meeting materials. g Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 and follow the instructions to log in and order a paper copy of the materials by mail for the current meeting. You can also submit a preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings. g Email – Send email to investorvote@computershare.com with “Proxy Materials Bristow Group Inc.” in the subject line. Include in the message your full name and address, plus the number located in the shaded bar on the reverse, and state in the email that you want a paper copy of current meeting materials. You can also state your preference to receive a paper copy for future meetings. To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by July 21, 2017. . Stockholder Meeting Notice Dear Bristow Group Inc. Stockholder: The 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at the Company’s corporate headquarters, 2103 City West Blvd., 4th Floor, Houston, Texas 77042 on August 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. (CDT). Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting: 1. To elect as directors the following nominees to serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders and until their successors are chosen and have been qualified: 01 - Thomas N. Amonett 02 - Jonathan E. Baliff 03 - Lori A. Gobillot 04 - Ian A. Godden 05 - David C. Gompert 06 - A. William Higgins 07 - Stephen A. King 08 - Thomas C. Knudson 09 - Mathew Masters 10 - Biggs C. Porter 11 - Bruce H. Stover 2. Advisory approval of executive compensation. 3. Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. 4. Approval and ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” each of the nominees listed in Item 1, FOR Items 2 and 4 and “Annually” for Item 3. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on June 8, 2017 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof. Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote your shares you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice with you. 02M0AB