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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-15-001196
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150408
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150408
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20150408

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HECLA MINING CO/DE/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000719413
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MINING, QUARRYING OF NONMETALLIC MINERALS (NO FUELS) [1400]
		IRS NUMBER:				770664171
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08491
		FILM NUMBER:		15757973

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200
		STREET 2:		NONE
		CITY:			COEUR D'ALENE
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83815-9408
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2087694100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6500 N MINERAL DRIVE SUITE 200
		STREET 2:		NONE
		CITY:			COEUR D'ALENE
		STATE:			ID
		ZIP:			83815-9408
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<DESCRIPTION>DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS
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<DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><b>UNITED STATES </b></FONT><br><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>

Washington, D.C. 20549</b></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=4><b>SCHEDULE 14A</b></FONT><BR>
<br><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size=2>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities <BR>Exchange
Act of 1934 (Amendment No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; )</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filed by the Registrant
      [X]</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filed by a Party other than
      the Registrant [&nbsp;&nbsp; ]&nbsp; </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Check the appropriate
      box:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="99%" colSpan=3>&nbsp; </TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Preliminary Proxy
      Statement</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><B>Confidential, for Use of the
      Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Definitive Proxy
      Statement</FONT></TD></TR>
  <TR vAlign=bottom>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[X]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Definitive Additional
      Materials</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%" ><FONT size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp; ]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%" >&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="97%" ><FONT size=2>Soliciting Material Pursuant to &sect;240.14a-12</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><STRONG>HECLA MINING COMPANY</STRONG></FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>(Name of Registrant as
      Specified In Its Charter)</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="94%">&nbsp; </TD>
    <TD width="3%"></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
  <TR>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="94%">
      <DIV align=center><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>(Name
      of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the
      Registrant)</FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" noWrap width="3%">&nbsp;</TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="100%" colSpan=5><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Payment of Filing Fee (Check
      the appropriate box):</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[X]</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="98%" colSpan=3><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>No fee required.</FONT></TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Fee computed on
      table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="96%" >&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt" vAlign=top align=left width="1%">&nbsp;<FONT size=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="96%"><FONT size=2>Title of each class of
      securities to which transaction applies:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: left" vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;
      </FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>2)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Aggregate number of securities to
      which transaction applies:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%" align=justify><FONT size=2>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></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT size=2>5)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="96%"><FONT size=2>Total fee paid:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=right width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top align=left width="1%"></TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Fee paid previously
      with preliminary materials.</FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%" ></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=left width="98%"  colSpan=3>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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      <DIV><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>[&nbsp;&nbsp;
      ]</FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top align=right width="1%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" vAlign=top width="98%" colSpan=3>
      <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>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></DIV></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%" >&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Amount Previously
    Paid:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>2)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Form, Schedule or Registration
      Statement No.:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Filing Party:</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT size=2>4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left width="96%"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: times new roman" size=2>Date Filed:</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P align=center><B><FONT face=Arial size=5>*** Exercise Your
</FONT></B><B><I><FONT face=Arial size=5>Right</FONT></I></B><B><FONT face=Arial size=5> to Vote ***<BR></FONT></B><B><FONT face=Arial>Important Notice Regarding
the Availability of Proxy Materials for the <BR>Shareholder Meeting to Be Held
on May 21, 2015.</FONT></B></P>
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      <P align=center><B><FONT face=Arial>HECLA MINING
      COMPANY</FONT></B></P></DIV></DIV></TD></TR>
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      <DIV align=center><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=3><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; TEXT-DECORATION: underline">Meeting
      Information</FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Meeting
      Type:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Annual
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">For holders as
      of:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=2>March 27,
      2015</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial"><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date: </FONT>May 21,
      2015&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Time:</FONT></FONT> <FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: arial" size=2>10:00 AM EDT</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=left><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Lavery, de Billy,
      L.L.P.<BR>1 Place Ville Marie<BR>Suite 4000<BR>Montreal, Quebec,
      Canada</FONT></DIV></TD>
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      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>You are
      receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named
      above.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><BR>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
      <I>www.proxyvote.com</I> or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
      side).</FONT> </FONT>
      <DIV></DIV>
      <DIV style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 4pt"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>We encourage you to access and review
      all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before
      voting.</FONT></FONT></DIV></DIV></TD></TR>
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      and voting instructions.</FONT></DIV></TD></TR></TABLE></DIV><BR clear=all><BR>
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<DIV align=center>&#151;<FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=5>&nbsp;Before You Vote&nbsp;</FONT>&#151;<BR><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=3>How to Access the Proxy
Materials</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or
      RECEIVE:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV></DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2><FONT face=Arial size=2>NOTICE AND PROXY
      STATEMENT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ANNUAL
      REPORT</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>How to View Online:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -15pt" align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Have the information that is printed in
      the box marked by the arrow&nbsp; <FONT size=2>&#8594;</FONT> <FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt solid; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" size=2>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT></FONT> (located on the following page)
      and visit: <FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>www.proxyvote.com.</FONT></FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2> </FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>How to Request and Receive a PAPER or
      E-MAIL Copy:</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>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 choose one of the
      following methods to make your request:<BR><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>&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;
      1) </FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>BY INTERNET</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.proxyvote.com<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>&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;
      2) </FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>BY TELEPHONE</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>:
      &nbsp;&nbsp;1-800-579-1639<BR></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>&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;
      3) </FONT><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>BY E-MAIL*</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
      sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></FONT></DIV>
      <DIV style="LINE-HEIGHT: 5pt" align=center>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>*&nbsp;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</FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>&nbsp; <FONT size=2>&#8594;</FONT> <FONT style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt solid; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" size=2>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT>&nbsp; (located on the following page) in
      the subject line.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Requests, instructions and other
      inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your
      investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or
      before May 6, 2015 to facilitate timely delivery.</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<DIV align=center>&#151;<FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=5>&nbsp;How To Vote&nbsp;</FONT>&#151;<BR><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=3>Please Choose One of the
Following Voting Methods</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Vote In Person: </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>If you choose to vote these shares in
      person at the meeting, you must request a &#147;<I>legal proxy.</I>&#148; To do so,
      please follow the instructions at <I>www.proxyvote.com</I> or request a
      paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate
      instructions. 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.</FONT></DIV>
      <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Vote
      By Internet: </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>To vote now by Internet, go to <FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>www.proxyvote.com. </FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Have
      the information that is printed in        the box marked by the arrow</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2> <FONT size=2>&#8594;</FONT> <FONT style="BORDER-RIGHT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-TOP: #000000 1pt solid; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 1pt solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #000000 1pt solid" size=2>XXXX
      XXXX XXXX XXXX</FONT>&nbsp;&nbsp;(located on the following page) available and follow the        instructions. </FONT></DIV>
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      <DIV style="MARGIN-TOP: -10pt" align=justify><FONT style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>Vote By Mail:&nbsp;</FONT></FONT><FONT style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial" size=2>You can vote by mail by requesting a
      paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction
      form.</FONT></DIV></TD>
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<P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR <BR>
the following:</FONT></B></P>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>1.</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="97%" colSpan=3><FONT face=Arial size=1>Election of
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="97%" colSpan=3><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>Nominees:</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>01)</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="95%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>George R. Nethercutt, Jr.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>02)</FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="1%"><FONT face=Arial size=1></FONT></TD>
    <TD noWrap align=left width="95%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>John H.
Bowles</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><BR>
<P align=left><B><FONT face=Arial size=1>The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposals:</FONT></B></P>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><FONT face=Arial size=1>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD vAlign=top width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>PROPOSAL to ratify and
      approve the selection of BDO USA, LLP, as independent auditors of the
      Company for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>Advisory resolution to
      approve executive compensation.</FONT></TD></TR>
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    <TD vAlign=top noWrap><FONT face=Arial size=1>4.</FONT></TD>
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    <TD vAlign=top width="100%"><FONT face=Arial size=1>In their discretion on
      all other business that may properly come before the meeting or any
      adjournment or adjournments thereof.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE></div>
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