Filed by: Diamond Foods, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc.
Filing: Registration Statement on Form S-4
Registration No. 333-123574
Date: June 28, 2005
A copy of a slide presentation to be used at regional informational meetings with members of Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc. from June 28 to June 30, 2005, is being filed as Appendix A to this filing. Appendix A is incorporated herein by reference.
Appendix A
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Diamond Grower Meeting June 2005 |
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On June 14, 2005, Diamond Foods, Inc. filed an amended registration statement with the SEC containing a definitive disclosure statement/prospectus regarding the conversion. We urge you to read this definitive disclosure statement/prospectus and any other relevant materials filed by Diamond Foods, Inc. or Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc. with the SEC because they contain, or will contain, important information about the conversion. These documents are available for free at the SEC web site (www.sec.gov) or by contacting Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc. |
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Your Board Unanimously Recommends Approval of This Proposal Jack Gilbert Wheatland Ashley, Blackmer, Franquette, Hartley, Vina, Serr, Chico, Tehama, Chandler Bill Waggershauser Chico Ashley, Franquette, Hartley, Vina, Serr, Tehama, Pedro, Amigo, Chandler Carl Cilker San Jose Tulare, Chandler, Howard, Cisco, Franquette Jeff Colombini Linden Vina, Serr, Howard, Sunland, Chandler Bob Driver Modesto Hartley, Serr, Chandler, Sunland, Tulare, Howard Gary Hester Visalia Franquette, Hartley, Serr, Chandler, Ashley, Payne, Tulare, Sunland, Nugget Bob Lea Woodland Vina, Tehama, Chandler Jerry Moore Visalia Tulare, Serr, Chandler, Franquette Earl Perez Crows Landing Payne, Serr, Chandler, Howard, Tulare, Vina, Chico, Hartley Michael Petz Tracy Serr, Chandler, Payne Joe Silviera Turlock Midland, Ashley, Payne, Vina, Amigo, Tehama, Pedro, Chandler, Howard, Vina, Chico, Hartley David Skinner Chico Cisco, Franquette, Howard, Chandler Bill Tos Hanford Tulare, Franquette, Hartley, Vina, Serr, Chandler |
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This Proposed Conversion will Allow Diamond to: Deliver value to owners Stock Cash Finance the Company |
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It is Important to Cast Your Vote Today |
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We Will Market and Sell Shares of Diamond Foods To: Individuals Institutional Investors Mutual Funds Pension Funds |
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Investment Banker Underwriters Merrill Lynch & Co. - - Lead underwriter/Sole Bookrunner Piper Jaffray - - Co-Manager Harris Nesbitt - - Co-Manager |
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Initial Public Offering Process Timeline Marketing Plan Pricing the IPO Role of the Shareholder |
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Diamond Grower Packet Instruction Letter Read the documents Mark your ballot and turn in today. If you did not bring your ballot, extra ballots are available at this meeting. |
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Diamond Grower Packet ? Total patronage ? Number of whole shares ? Name and Taxpayer Identification ? Two best years Property Interest Report |
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Diamond Grower Packet Proxy Card Mark your ballot Sign, date and turn in your ballot Extra ballots are available Form W-9 Social Security or Employer ID Sign and date |
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Diamond Grower Packet Election Card If you wish to sell shares, specify the number of shares to be converted to cash Print name List member account number Remember to sign and date |
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Diamond Grower Packet "White" Envelope Submit ballot in this envelope |
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Diamond Grower Packet Walnut Purchase Agreement Complete name and address lines Date agreement Select term of agreement Sign agreement Complete Orchard Description Table |
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Diamond Grower Packet Walnut Purchase Agreement Return in Blue Envelope Return by August 1, 2005 |
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Diamond Grower Packet Prospectus Very important document Read carefully See your financial advisor |
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Diamond Grower Meeting June 2005 |