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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 18, 2018
DAVITA INC.
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: April 23, 2018
Date: June 18, 2018
Location: 2000 16th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
Time: 5:00 PM MDT
DAVITA INC.
2000 16TH STREET
DENVER, CO 80202
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.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain
proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
(located on the
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for
requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com
2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639
3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked
by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 04, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the
possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for
any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these
shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box
marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy
card.
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR all director nominees named in
the Proxy Statement in Proposal 1:
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
1a. Pamela M. Arway
1b. Charles G. Berg
1c. Barbara J. Desoer
1d. Pascal Desroches
1e. Paul J. Diaz
1f. Peter T. Grauer
1g. John M. Nehra
1h. William L. Roper
1i. Kent J. Thiry
1j. Phyllis R. Yale
The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR Proposals 2 and 3:
2. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our
independent registered public accounting firm for
fiscal year 2018.
3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the
compensation of our named executive officers.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote
AGAINST Proposal 4:
4. Stockholder proposal regarding revisions to the
Company's proxy access bylaw, if properly
presented at the meeting.
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come
before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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