SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT), provider of Internet Protocol (IP) communications solutions for business and residential users, today announced the Internet availability of proxy materials for its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Notice and Access rule.
Under the SEC's Notice and Access rule, companies may satisfy their proxy materials delivery requirements by delivering a "Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials" to shareholders, providing Internet access to the proxy materials, and providing a printed set of proxy materials by mail to any shareholder who requests them. Beginning June 19, 2009, 8x8 will mail its beneficial shareholders of record, as of June 2, 2009, a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials containing instructions on how to access the Company's proxy materials over the Internet and how to vote electronically over the Internet, by telephone, or in person at the Annual Meeting.
8x8's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and proxy statement for its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders have been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and may be viewed on 8x8's investor relations website at http://investors.8x8.com. 8x8 shareholders may obtain hard copies of these proxy materials free of charge by following the instructions provided on its website or in the "Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials."
8x8's 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Thursday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. PDT at 8x8's corporate headquarters located at 3151 Jay Street, Santa Clara, California 95054.
About 8x8, Inc.
8x8, Inc. (Nasdaq:EGHT) offers voice, video and mobile communications solutions for business and residential customers. These solutions leverage existing broadband Internet connections and cellular networks to deliver advanced features and digital quality phone service at a fraction of the cost of legacy, copper wire alternatives. Businesses of any size, configuration or geographic location can benefit from the cost, performance and operational advantages of VoIP technology. All 8x8 communications solutions carry little or no upfront investment, no maintenance or upgrade fees and no change in user behavior. For additional information, visit www.8x8.com.