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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on January 28, 2020.
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| Voting Items |
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote
FOR all nominees in Proposal 1 and FOR
Proposals 2 and 3.
| 1. | Election of directors |
Nominees:
| 01) | Wayland R. Hicks |
| 02) | Judith A. Johansen |
| 03) | Tamara L. Lundgren |
| 2. | To vote on an advisory resolution on executive compensation. |
| 3. | To ratify the selection of independent registered public accounting firm. |
The proxies may vote in their discretion as to other matters which may come before the meeting.
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