Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)

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

(Amendment No.    )

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¨		Preliminary Proxy Statement
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¨		Definitive Proxy Statement
þ		Definitive Additional Materials
¨		Soliciting Material under Rule 14a-12

PIPER JAFFRAY COMPANIES

(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)

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Beginning on April 22, 2015, Piper Jaffray Companies sent the following communication to certain shareholders of the Company:

April 22, 2015

Dear Shareholder:

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Piper Jaffray Companies is fast approaching, and according to our latest records, we have not received your vote. Your Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders return the enclosed proxy card voting FOR all of the items on the agenda.

Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by voting TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Andrew S. Duff                

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer    

REMEMBER: You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet. Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card. If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, at 1-888-750-5834.