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M59405-P37665 *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on June 19, 2013. THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 22, 2013 Date: June 19, 2013 Time: 11:00 AM PDT Location: The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. Executive Offices 6100 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, California 94538 THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. 6380 ROGERDALE RD HOUSTON, TX 77072 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 


Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: M59406-P37665 Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE PROXY STATEMENT 2012 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before June 5, 2013 to facilitate timely delivery. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX (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. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions. Vote By Phone: To vote by phone, go to www.proxyvote.com where the proxy materials and telephone voting instructions are available. You may also request a paper copy of the proxy materials and telephone voting instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 


M59407-P37665 Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the nine nominees named below: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) George Zimmer 02) David H. Edwab 03) Douglas S. Ewert 04) Rinaldo S. Brutoco 05) Michael L. Ray, Ph.D. 06) Sheldon I. Stein 07) Deepak Chopra, M.D. 08) William B. Sechrest 09) Grace Nichols The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal 2: 2. To approve a proposal to amend the Company's 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan to extend the plan's termination date from March 29, 2014 to March 29, 2024. The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal 3: 3. To consider and act upon a proposal regarding annual sustainability reporting by the Company. The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals 4 and 5: 4. To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation. 5. To ratify the appointment of the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for fiscal 2013. 6. In their discretion, the above-named proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 


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