# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000917273
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-074034
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 8685
**Document Hash:** edaea15c5a3bb8945889318b6c93cf64
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-074034.hdr.sgml**: 20230317

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-074034

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 8

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230317

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230317

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RAMBUS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000917273
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 943112828
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-22339
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23743542

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4453 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SAN JOSE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95134
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 408-462-8000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4453 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 100
- **CITY:** SAN JOSE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 95134

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**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

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**SCHEDULE 14A** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the** 

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

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## Rambus Inc.
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| <br>![LOGO](g470586dsp2.jpg) <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;&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; ATTN: SECRETARY<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;&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; 4453 NORTH FIRST STREET, SUITE 100<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;&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; SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95134<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;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; V02128-P87706<br>| ![LOGO](g470586dsp2a.jpg) |

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You invested in RAMBUS 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 April 27, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 13, 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.

![LOGO](g470586dsp2aa.jpg)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g470586dsp2d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>April 27, 2023<br> 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Point your camera here and | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g470586dsp2d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>April 27, 2023<br> 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;vote without entering a | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g470586dsp2d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>April 27, 2023<br> 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;control number | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g470586dsp2d.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br>April 27, 2023<br> 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g470586dsp2c.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Virtually at:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/RMBS2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Virtually at:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/RMBS2023 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\*Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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 **Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

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 **THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Voting Items** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Voting Items** | **Board Recommends** | **Board Recommends** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1a. | Emiko Higashi | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1b. | Steven Laub | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1c. | Eric Stang | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. | Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. | Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. | Advisory vote on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on named executed officer compensation. | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3a_2.jpg) | **Year** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. | Amendment of the Rambus 2015 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance thereunder by 5,210,000 and adopt a new ten-year term. | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. | Amendment and restatement of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to reflect recently adopted Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation. | ![LOGO](g470586dsp3_2.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |  |  |

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