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SEQUENOM, INC.
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SEQUENOM, INC.
3595 John Hopkins Court
San Diego, California 92121
May 16, 2006
***IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED***
PLEASE VOTE ANY SHARES IN SEQUENOM TO ENSURE YOU PRESERVE
THE VALUE OF YOUR SHARES
Dear Sequenom Stockholder:
We are again writing you because our records indicate that you are a shareholder of Sequenom, Inc. common stock, and that votes related to shares registered in your name through your broker, agent or nominee firm have still not been received.
We request that, if you have not already done so, you review the disclosure materials related to this transaction, including Sequenom’s proxy statement, and register your vote with your bank or broker as soon as possible.Sequenom’s Board of Directors recommend a vote FOR all of the proposals.
PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE BEFORE WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 TO ENSURE YOUR VOTES ARE RECEIVED IN TIME TO BE COUNTED AT THE UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
Stockholders in the United States who need assistance with voting their shares should call Georgeson Shareholder, toll-free +1 800-509-1038. Stockholders outside of the United States may contact Georgeson at +1 212-805-7144. If you have any questions you may also contact Sequenom directly by telephoning John Sharp, VP Finance, at +1 858-202-9032, or Clarke Neumann, VP & General Counsel, at +1 858-202-9206.
Once again, thank you for your continued support.
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| Best Regards, |
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/s/ Harry Stylli |
| Harry Stylli, Ph.D., M.B.A. |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
