UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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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 27, 2012
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Meeting Information
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ADVANCED ENVIRO. RECYCLING INC.
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
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For holders as of: May 03, 2012
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Date: June 27, 2012 Time: 12:00 PM CDT
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914 N. Jefferson St
Springdale, AR 72764
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Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
914 N.JEFFERSON STREET
SPRINGDALE, AR 72765-1237
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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.
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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
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Form 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
 (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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:
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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 13, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery.
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--- How To Vote ---
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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
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote
FOR the following:
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Election of Directors
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Joe G. Brooks
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Timothy D. Morrison
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Vernon J. Richardson
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2. and 3.
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Ratification of HoganTaylor LLP, independent registered public accountants, as the Company's auditors.
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Ratification of the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan.
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NOTE: The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the formal notice of such meeting and the 2011 Annual Report of the Company.
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VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com
Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.
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Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc.
914 N.JEFFERSON STREET
SPRINGDALE, AR 72765-1237
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VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903
Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59
P.M. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.
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VOTE BY MAIL
Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.
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TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:
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THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.
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To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
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Ratification of HoganTaylor LLP, independent registered public accountants, as the Company's auditors.
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Ratification of the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan.
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NOTE: The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the formal notice of such meeting and the 2011 Annual Report of the Company.
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Please indicate if you plan to attend this meeting
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Please sign exactly as your name(s) appear(s) hereon. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, or other fiduciary, please give full title as such. Joint owners should each sign personally. All holders must sign. If a corporation or partnership, please sign in full corporate or partnership name, by authorized officer.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting: The Notice & Proxy Statement, Form 10-K is/are vailable at www.proxyvote.com.
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ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS ON JUNE 27, 2012
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The undersigned hereby appoints Joe G. Brooks, as proxy, with full power to appoint his substitute, and hereby authorizes such proxy to represent and vote, as designated on this proxy, all shares of common stock and preferred stock of Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. held of record by the undersigned on the record date May 3, 2012 at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held in the Corporate Office of AERT on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., local time, and at any adjournment thereof.
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This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR Items 1, 2 and 3. In his discretion, the proxy is authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
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(If you noted any Address Changes and/or Comments above, please mark corresponding box on the reverse side.)
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Continued and to be signed on reverse side
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