Edwards Lifesciences (EW) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 7, 2020. EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION ONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE, CA 92614 ATTN: LINDA J. PARK E95776-P34055-Z76409 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 13, 2020 Date: May 7, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m., PT Location: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation One Edwards Way Irvine, CA 92614 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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 and vote online at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: I. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT 2. ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * 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 (located on the following page) in the subject line. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 23, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: 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. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. You may hold Edwards shares in multiple accounts and therefore receive more than one proxy card or voting instruction form and related materials. Please vote EACH proxy card and voting instruction form that you receive. E95777-P34055-Z76409

Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following nominees: 1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS 1a. Michael A. Mussallem 1b. Kieran T. Gallahue 1c. Leslie S. Heisz 1d. William J. Link, Ph.D. 1e. Steven R. Loranger 1f. Martha H. Marsh 1g. Ramona Sequeira 1h. Nicholas J. Valeriani The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 2, 3, 4, and 5. 2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 4. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING A THREE-FOR-ONE STOCK SPLIT 3. APPROVAL OF THE 2020 NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK INCENTIVE PROGRAM 5. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST Proposal 6. 6. ADVISORY VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. You may view the proxy materials and vote online at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information in the proxy materials before voting. E95778-P34055-Z76409

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