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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Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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Sonic Corp.
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On November 22, 2010, Sonic Corp. (the “Company”) filed and distributed its definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held on January 6, 2011 (the “Proxy Statement”). In the Proxy Statement, the Company set forth instructions for stockholders wishing to grant their proxy in respect of certain items which will be voted upon at the annual meeting. This is a reminder to stockholders to return their proxy to the Company and a repetition of the recommendation of the Company’s board of directors in respect of the items to be voted upon.
Carolyn C. Cummins
Vice President and Corporate Secretary
December 15, 2010
Dear Stockholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important Annual Meeting of Sonic Corp. stockholders, to be held on January 6, 2011. Your Board of Directors recommends that stockholders vote FOR proposals 1 and 2 and AGAINST proposal 3.
Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
Very truly yours,
Carolyn C. Cummins
Corporate Secretary
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