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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001206774-18-001131
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
FILED AS OF DATE:		20180409
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180409
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180409

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:		18744659

	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>
  <TR>
    <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>
  <TR>
    <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="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>
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    <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=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>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=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>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>
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    <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=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="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 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 STYLE="text-align: center"><B><FONT size=3 face=Arial>HECLA MINING COMPANY</FONT></B></P><BR><BR><BR>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><I><FONT size=1 face=Arial>HECLA MINING COMPANY<BR>6500 N. MINERAL DRIVE<BR>SUITE 200<BR>COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815</FONT></I></P></DIV>
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   <TD width="1%" noWrap align=left><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Meeting Type: </FONT></B></TD>
   <TD width="99%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Annual Meeting</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD width="1%" noWrap align=left><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>For holders as of: </FONT></B></TD>
   <TD width="99%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>March 28, 2018</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD width="1%" noWrap align=left><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Date: </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>May 24, 2018&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
   <TD width="99%" noWrap align=left><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time: </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>10:00 AM EDT</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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   <TD width="99%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Offices of Lavery, de Billy, L.L.P.</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD width="99%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>1 Place Ville Marie</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-TOP: 6pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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 </FONT><I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>www.proxyvote.com </FONT></I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=2 face=Arial>NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ANNUAL REPORT</FONT></P>
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   <TD width="1%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2) </FONT><I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>BY TELEPHONE</FONT></I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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   <TD width="1%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>3) </FONT><I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>BY E-MAIL*</FONT></I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>: </FONT></TD>
   <TD width="84%" noWrap align=left><FONT size=2 face=Arial>sendmaterial@proxyvote.com</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 4pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><B><FONT size=5 face="Times New Roman">&#8212; How To Vote &#8212;<BR></FONT></B><FONT size=3 face=Arial>Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods</FONT></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Vote In Person: </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>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.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Vote By Internet: </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>To vote now by Internet, go to </FONT><I><FONT size=2 face=Arial>www.proxyvote.com. </FONT></I><FONT size=
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Vote By Mail: </FONT></B><FONT size=2 face=Arial>You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy
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   <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><FONT size=1 face=Arial>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR LISTED IN ITEM 1 AND "FOR" PROPOSALS 2, 3, 4 AND 5</FONT></B></P></TD></TR>
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   <TD vAlign=top width="98%" align=left><FONT size=1 face=Arial>George R. Nethercutt, Jr.</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD vAlign=top width="1%" align=left><FONT size=1 face=Arial>1b. </FONT></TD>
   <TD vAlign=top width="98%" align=left><FONT size=1 face=Arial>Stephen F. Ralbovsky</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD vAlign=top width="1%" align=left><FONT size=1 face=Arial>1c. </FONT></TD>
   <TD vAlign=top width="98%" align=left><FONT size=1 face=Arial>Catherine J. Boggs</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="99%" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="LEFT" STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT size=1 face=Arial>Ratification of the appointment of BDO USA, LLP
as our independent registered public accounting
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compensation.</FONT></TD></TR>
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   <TD VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="99%" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="LEFT" STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT size=1 face=Arial>Approval of amendments to our Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws to remove certain 80%
supermajority voting provisions.
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   <TD VALIGN="TOP" WIDTH="99%" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="LEFT" STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT size=1 face=Arial>Approval of amendments to our Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws to permit shareholders
to call special meetings of shareholders in certain
circumstances.
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