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
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On behalf of Russell Corporation, the following materials were mailed to certain stockholders on or about July 14, 2006.
RUSSELL CORPORATION
July 14, 2006
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important special meeting of stockholders to be held on August 1, 2006. Your Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” the approval of the merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by voting TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Floyd G. Hoffman
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development,
General Counsel & Secretary
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