UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement
Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ____)
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| BANTA CORPORATION |
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IMPORTANT MERGER
VOTE
THIRD REMINDER – PLEASE ACT TODAY!
January 3, 2006
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the important special meeting of shareholders of Banta Corporation, to be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Your vote is extremely important, regardless of the number of shares of Banta common stock that you own. Please note that the proposal to approve the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting power of Banta’s common stock. Accordingly, if you do not vote it has the same effect as a vote “against” the proposal.
Please use one of the following simple methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:
| 1. | Vote by Internet: Go to the website www.proxyvote.com. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the online instructions. The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form. |
| 2. | Vote by Telephone: Call toll-free (800) 454-8683. Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions. |
If the merger agreement is approved and the merger is completed, each outstanding share of Banta common stock will be exchanged for the right to receive $36.50 in cash, without interest. For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated December 4, 2006, your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” the merger agreement. Please vote your shares at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at (888) 567-1626.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
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Sincerely,
/s/ Stephanie A. Streeter Stephanie A. Streeter Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
IMPORTANT MERGER VOTE
THIRD REMINDER –
PLEASE ACT TODAY!
January 3, 2006
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your proxy card for the important special meeting of shareholders of Banta Corporation, to be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Your vote is extremely important, regardless of the number of shares of Banta common stock that you own. Please note that the proposal to approve the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting power of Banta’s common stock. Accordingly, if you do not vote it has the same effect as a vote “against” the proposal.
We request that you promptly sign, date and return your proxy card in the postage-paid return envelope provided.
If the merger agreement is approved and the merger is completed, each outstanding share of Banta common stock will be exchanged for the right to receive $36.50 in cash, without interest. For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated December 4, 2006, your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” the merger agreement. Please vote your shares at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at (888) 567-1626.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
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Sincerely,
/s/ Stephanie A. Streeter Stephanie A. Streeter Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
IMPORTANT MERGER VOTE
THIRD REMINDER –
PLEASE ACT TODAY!
January 3, 2006
Dear Plan Participant:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting direction card for the important special meeting of shareholders of Banta Corporation, to be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2007. Your vote is extremely important, regardless of the number of shares of Banta common stock that you own. Please note that the proposal to approve the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the voting power of Banta’s common stock. Accordingly, if you do not vote it has the same effect as a vote “against” the proposal.
We request that you promptly sign, date and return your voting direction card in the postage-paid return envelope provided.
If the merger agreement is approved and the merger is completed, each outstanding share of Banta common stock will be exchanged for the right to receive $36.50 in cash, without interest. For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated December 4, 2006, your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “FOR” the merger agreement. Please vote your shares at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at (888) 567-1626.
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
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Sincerely,
/s/ Stephanie A. Streeter Stephanie A. Streeter Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |