Exhibit 99.1
COSTAMARE INC.
MARSHALL ISLANDS
August 26, 2021
Dear Stockholder:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, you are cordially invited to attend the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Costamare Inc. The meeting will be held virtually at:
Website: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CMRE2021
Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. CET
The Notice of the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Proxy Statement describe the items to be considered by the stockholders at such meeting and contain certain information about us and our executive officers and directors. The principal business to be transacted at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be:
1. | To elect two Class II Directors, each of whom will hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2024 and until his successor has been duly elected and qualified; |
2. | To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A., as our independent auditors; and |
3. | To transact such other business as may properly come before the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and any adjournments or postponements thereof. |
The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote for the election of the nominated directors and for the ratification of Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A., as our independent auditors.
We understand that many of our stockholders may be unable to attend the meeting virtually. Proxies are solicited so that each stockholder has an opportunity to vote on all matters that are scheduled to come before the meeting. Please sign and return the enclosed proxy card as soon as possible in the envelope provided so that your shares can be voted at the meeting in accordance with your instructions. Even if you plan to attend the meeting, we urge you to sign and promptly return the enclosed proxy card. You can revoke the proxy at any time prior to voting or vote your shares personally if you attend the meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
| | Sincerely, | |
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| | Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos | |
| | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |