# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000009984
**File Stem:** 0001206774-23-000411
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 11157
**Document Hash:** 2db8a48a0992166f068421806e4e824f
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001206774-23-000411.hdr.sgml**: 20230324

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001206774-23-000411

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 8

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230324

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230324

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BARNES GROUP INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009984
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS [3490]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 060247840
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-04801
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23757713

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 123 MAIN ST
- **CITY:** BRISTOL
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06010
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8605837070

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 123 MAIN ST
- **CITY:** BRISTOL
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06010

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** ASSOCIATED SPRING CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19760518

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION**

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

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BARNES GROUP INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your **Vote** Counts!<br>**BARNES GROUP INC.**<br>2023 Annual Meeting<br> Vote by May 4, 2023<br> 11:59 PM Eastern Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x1.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x1.jpg) |
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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x1.jpg) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br>![](b4126001-defa14ax1x6.jpg) <br> 123 MAIN STREET<br> BRISTOL, CT 06010<br>V00589-P87874-Z84452 |  |

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You invested in BARNES GROUP INC. and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 5, 2023.** <br>

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and 2022 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 21, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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| ![Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated](b4126001-defa14ax1x2.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For complete information and to vote, visit **www.ProxyVote.com** |
| ![Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated](b4126001-defa14ax1x2.jpg) | Control # | ![](b4126001-defa14ax1x3.jpg) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a<br> control number<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x4.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x5.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Vote In Person or Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 5, 2023<br> 11:00 AM Eastern Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Smartphone users**<br> Point your camera here and <br> vote without entering a<br> control number<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;![](b4126001-defa14ax1x4.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DoubleTree by Hilton<br> 42 Century Drive<br> Bristol, CT 06010<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/B2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DoubleTree by Hilton<br> 42 Century Drive<br> Bristol, CT 06010<br> www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/B2023 |

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\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. If you are attending the meeting in person, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com**

**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT**

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the<br> upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on <br> the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Voting Items** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Voting Items** | **Board<br> Recommends** | **Board<br> Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1. | Election of Directors<br> **Nominees:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | Thomas O. Barnes | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1b. | Jakki L. Haussler | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1c. | Elijah K. Barnes | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1d. | Richard J. Hipple | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1e. | Thomas J. Hook | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1f. | Daphne E. Jones | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1g. | Neal J. Keating | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1h. | Mylle H. Mangum | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1i. | Hans-Peter Männer | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1j. | Anthony V. Nicolosi | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;1k. | JoAnna L. Sohovich | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;2. | Vote on a non-binding resolution to approve the Company's executive compensation. | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;3. | Vote on a non-binding resolution to approve the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation. | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For<br> 1 YEAR** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;4. | Approve the 2023 Barnes Group Inc. Stock and Incentive Award Plan. | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;5. | Ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2023. | ![](b4126001-defa14ax2x1.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**NOTE:** To transact such other business that may properly come before the meeting. | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NOTE:** To transact such other business that may properly come before the meeting. | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NOTE:** To transact such other business that may properly come before the meeting. | &nbsp;&nbsp;**NOTE:** To transact such other business that may properly come before the meeting. |

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