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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930413-21-000761
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20210409
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210409

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001022079
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES [8071]
		IRS NUMBER:				161387862
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12215
		FILM NUMBER:		21818087

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9735202700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 PLAZA DRIVE
		CITY:			SECAUCUS
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07094

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CORNING CLINICAL LABORATORIES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19960903
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<P align="center"><FONT size=2 face="serif">UNITED STATES </FONT><br>
<FONT size=2 face="serif">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION <br>
Washington, D.C. 20549 </FONT></P>

<P align="center"> <FONT size=2 face="serif">SCHEDULE 14A</FONT></P>

<P align="center"> <FONT size=2 face="serif">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the <br>
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ) </FONT></P>

<P><FONT size=2 face="serif">Filed by the Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp; [X] </FONT><br>
<FONT size=2 face="serif">Filed by a Party other than the Registrant &nbsp;&nbsp;[_]</FONT></P>

<P><FONT size=2 face="serif">Check the appropriate box:</FONT></P>

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<TD width="4%" nowrap><FONT size=2 face="serif">[_]</FONT></TD>
<TD width="96%"><FONT size=2 face="serif">Preliminary Proxy Statement</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap>
<FONT size=2 face="serif">[_]</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face="serif">CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap><FONT size=2 face="serif">[_]</FONT></TD>
<TD><FONT size=2 face="serif">Definitive Proxy Statement</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap><FONT size=2 face="serif">[X]</FONT></TD>
<TD>
<FONT size=2 face="serif">Definitive Additional Materials</FONT></TD>
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<TD nowrap><font size=2 face="serif">[_]</font></TD>
<TD><font size=2 face="serif">Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12</font></TD>
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<p align="center"><FONT size=4 face="serif">Quest Diagnostics Incorporated</FONT></p>
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    <td align="center"><font size=2 face="serif">(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) </font></td>
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    <td align="center">&nbsp;</td>
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    <td align="center"><hr noshade  width="100%" size=1></td>
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    <td align="center"><font size=2 face="serif">(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) </font></td>
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<FONT size=2 face="serif">Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): </FONT></P>
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<FONT size=2 face="serif">[X]</FONT></TD>
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<FONT size=2 face="serif">No fee required.</FONT>	</TD>
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<FONT size=2 face="serif">[_]</FONT></TD>
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<FONT size=2 face="serif">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</FONT>	</TD>
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<TR align="left" valign="top"><TD colspan=3>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">1)</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</font></TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">2)</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: </font></TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">3)</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</font></TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">4)</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</font></TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">5)</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Total fee paid:</font></TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">[_]</font></TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Fee paid previously with preliminary materials:</font> </TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">[_]</font>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD colspan=2><font size=2 face="serif">Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.</font></TD>
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  <TD colspan=2>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD width="35"><font size=2 face="serif">1)</font></TD>
  <TD width="1142"><font size=2 face="serif">Amount previously paid:</font></TD>
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  <TD colspan="3">&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">2)</font></TD>
  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:</font>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD colspan="3">&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD colspan="3"><hr noshade  width="100%" size=1></TD>
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  <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">3)</font></TD>
  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">Filing Party:</font>&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD colspan="3">&nbsp;</TD>
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  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">4)</font></TD>
  <TD><font size=2 face="serif">Date Filed:</font></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 11.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-top: 0; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0"><B>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS
FOR THE<BR>
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE<BR>
HELD ON MAY 21, 2021</B></p>
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<P STYLE="font: 11.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-top: 0; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0"><B>Notice of Annual Meeting
of Stockholders</B></p>

<p style="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="font: 9.48pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>WHEN AND WHERE IS THE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING?</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></p>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">The 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. After careful consideration, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the best interests of the public health and the health and safety of our stockholders, Board of Directors and employees, our 2021 annual meeting of stockholders will be held solely by remote communication via the internet at www.cesonlineservices.com/dgx21_vm. You will not be able to attend the annual meeting in person.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">Any stockholder wishing to participate in the annual meeting, including to ask questions, vote and examine our stocklist at the virtual annual meeting must register for the meeting by no later than 24 hours before the meeting. To register, go to www.cesonlineservices.com/dgx21_vm, have your proxy card, notice, or other communication containing your control number, and follow directions to register for the virtual meeting. After you register, you will receive an e-mail prior to the meeting with a link and instructions for attending the virtual meeting and examining the stocklist during the virtual meeting.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9.48pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>WHAT IS BEING VOTED ON AT THE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING?</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in; text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">the election of nine director nominees named in the proxy statement;</TD>
</TR>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">an advisory resolution to approve the executive officer compensation disclosed in
the Company&rsquo;s 2021 proxy statement;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm
for 2021;</TD>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">stockholder proposal regarding the right to act by written consent, if properly presented
at the meeting; and</TD>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or
postponement thereof.</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9.48pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>WHAT DOES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMEND?</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">The Quest Diagnostics Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the election of the nine directors, FOR the advisory resolution to approve the executive officer compensation disclosed in the Company&rsquo;s 2021 proxy statement, FOR ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm for 2021, and AGAINST the stockholder proposal regarding the right to act by written consent.</p>
<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9.48pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>HOW CAN I GET A COMPLETE SET OF PROXY MATERIALS?</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9.96pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B><I><U>This is not a proxy card. If you wish to submit your
proxy on a traditional proxy card, you must request a paper copy of the proxy materials by following the instructions below.</U></I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>This communication presents only an overview of the more complete
proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information
contained in the proxy materials before voting.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>The following documents are available at:
<U>www.ViewMaterial.com/DGX</U></B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in; text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>2021 Proxy Statement</B></TD>
</TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><B>&nbsp;</B></FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="text-align: right">&bull;</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><B>2020 Annual Report</B></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents,
you must request one; otherwise you will not receive a paper or e-mail copy. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy.
Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 7, 2021, to facilitate timely delivery.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 9pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify">You may request a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials by following the instructions below. You will be asked to provide the 11-digit control number (located by the arrow in the box below).</P>

<P STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in; text-align: right">1.</TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Call the toll-free telephone number 1-800-516-1564 and follow the instructions provided,
or</TD>
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<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="text-align: right">2.</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Access the website, <U>www.SendMaterial.com</U>
                                         and follow the instructions provided, or</TD>
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<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif">&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="vertical-align: top; text-align: justify">
<TD STYLE="text-align: right">3.</TD><TD></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Send an e-mail to <U>papercopy@SendMaterial.com
                                         </U>with your control number in the Subject line. Unless you instruct otherwise, we will
                                         reply to your e-mail with links to the proxy materials in PDF format for this meeting
                                         only.</TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>To vote your Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
shares, you can attend the virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders and vote online during the meeting or you can:</B></P>
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<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0 0 0 11pt; text-indent: -11pt"><B>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Go to <U>www.ViewMaterial.com/DGX</U></B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0 0 0 11pt; text-indent: -11pt"><B>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click on the icon to
submit a proxy for your shares.</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0 0 0 11pt; text-indent: -11pt"><B>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Enter the 11 digit control
number (located by the arrow in the box above).</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0 0 0 11pt; text-indent: -11pt"><B>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow the simple instructions
to record your voting instructions.</B></P>
<p style="font: 5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>
<P STYLE="font: 8.04pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin-top: 0; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 0"><B>You are able to submit
a proxy online until<BR>
11:59 p.m. (EDT) on May 20, 2021.</B></P>
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