Walter Energy DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.     )
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The following is the form of the e-mail that was personalized for, and distributed to, all employees on March 30, 2010, holding common shares of Walter Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) stock under the Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and who have regular access to Company e-mail in the course of their duties, in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting to be held on April 21, 2010:

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Important Notice Regarding Availability of Proxy Materials

2010 WALTER ENERGY, INC. Annual Meeting of Shareholders

MEETING DATE: April 21, 2010RECORD DATE: March 3, 2010CUSIP NUMBER: 93317Q105

This e-mail represents all shares in the following account(s):

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If you are an employee and were enrolled for electronic delivery by WALTER ENERGY, INC., and still wish to receive hard copies of these materials, you may contact WALTER ENERGY, INC.’s Investor Relations department at (813) 871-4132.

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