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| MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY, INC. |
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| ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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| The Grove Hotel |
| 245 S. Capitol Blvd. |
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| Directions to the MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. |
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to be Held on February 9, 2010.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. will be held at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702 on February 9, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. MST.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
The Combined Document, Notice and Proxy Statement are available at www.ematerials.com/mwiv
If you want to receive a paper copy or an e-mail with links to the electronic materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side of this notice on or before January 29, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
Matters intended to be acted upon at the meeting are listed below.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
1. Election of Directors |
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Keith E. Alessi | A. Craig Olson |
Bruce C. Bruckmann | Robert N. Rebholtz, Jr. |
James F. Cleary, Jr. | William J. Robison |
John F. McNamara |
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2. Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Note: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
You may immediately vote your proxy on the Internet at:
www.eproxy.com/mwiv
· Use the Internet to vote your proxy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until 12:00 p.m. (CT) on February 8, 2010.
· Please have this Notice and the last four digits of your Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number
available. Follow the instructions to vote your proxy.
Your Internet vote authorizes the Named Proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as if you marked, signed and returned your proxy card.
Vote in Person
Should you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting you must bring your voting card to the annual meeting.
To request paper copies of the proxy materials, which include the proxy card,
proxy statement and annual report, please contact us via:
Internet — Access the Internet and go to www.ematerials.com/mwiv. Follow the instructions to log in, and order copies. |
Telephone — Call us free of charge at 866-697-9377 in the U.S. or Canada, using a touch-tone phone, and follow the instructions to log in and order copies. |
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Email — Send us an email at ep@ematerials.com with “MWIV Materials Request” in the subject line. The email must include: |
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· The 3-digit company # and the 11-digit control # located in the box in the upper right hand corner on the front of this notice. |
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· Your preference to receive printed materials via mail -or- to receive an email with links to the electronic materials. |
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· If you choose email delivery you must include the email address. |
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· If you would like this election to apply to delivery of material for all future meetings, write the word “Permanent” and include the last 4 digits of your Tax ID number in the email. |
| BARCODE 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. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials Meeting Information Meeting Type: For holders as of: Date: Time: Location: See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. BROKER LOGO HERE 1 OF 2 12 15 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000032092_1 R2.09.05.010 MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY, INC. Annual Meeting February 09, 2010 3:00 PM MST December 14, 2009 The Grove Hotel 245 S Capitol Blvd Boise, ID 83702 Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 |
| How To Vote Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number 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 voting instruction form. Internal Use Only Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (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 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. 0000032092_2 R2.09.05.010 1. Combined Document 2. Notice & Proxy Statement 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 January 27, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery. |
| BARCODE 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000 0000 0000 Voting items 0000032092_3 R2.09.05.010 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 1. Election of Directors Nominees 001 Keith E. Alessi 002 Bruce C. Bruckmann 003 James F. Cleary, Jr. 004 John F. McNamara 005 A. Craig Olson 006 Robert N. Rebholtz, Jr. 007 William J. Robison The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2 Ratification of Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
| THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO BANKS AND BROKERS AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Voting Instructions THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # Voting items Continued 0000032092_4 R2.09.05.010 NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information |
