Hospira DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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M41590-TBBD You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. 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 www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. HOSPIRA, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 9, 2012. HOSPIRA, INC. 275 N. FIELD DRIVE LAKE FORESt, IL 60045 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 12, 2012 Date: May 9, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time Location: Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City 1250 South Hayes Street Arlington, Virginia For directions to the Annual Meeting, please call Hospira Investor Relations at 224-212-2711 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: How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Attendance at the annual meeting is limited to shareholders as of the record date or their proxies. If the shares are registered in your name, this Notice serves as your admission ticket and you must present this Notice at the meeting. If these shares are held by a broker, bank or nominee, you must bring to the meeting a brokerage statement showing ownership as of the record date. 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 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. 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 April 25, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery. 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. You may also request to receive paper or e-mail copies of the company's future proxy materials. Please choose one of the following methods to make your requests: 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. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX M41591-TBBD Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

Voting Items Nominees: Nominee: Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1a. Barbara L. Bowles 1d. William G. Dempsey 1b. Roger W. Hale 1. Election of three Class II Directors: Election of one Class III Director: A 1c. John C. Staley The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 3. To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to phase out the classification of the board over a three-year period. 2. To approve an amendment to our Restated Certificate of Incorporation to permit shareholders to call special meetings. 4. Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation. 5. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors for Hospira for 2012. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. M41592-TBBD

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