IDEXX Laboratories (IDXX) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

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ImportantNotice ofAvailability of ProxyMaterials for the 2016AnnualMeeting ofStockholders of

IDEXXLABORATORIES,INC.

To Be Held On:May 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM(Eastern time)PortlandMarriott Hotel, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, SouthPortland, Maine 04016

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		●Notice of 2016AnnualMeeting ofStockholders ●ProxyStatement ●Annual Report ●Form ofElectronic Proxy Card
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	1.	Election of Directors.To elect the three Class III Directors listed in the attached proxy statement for three-year terms (Proposal One);
	Nominees
		Jonathan W. Ayers
		Barry C. Johnson, PhD
		M. Anne Szostak
	2.	Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year (Proposal Two);
	3.	Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. To approve a nonbinding advisory resolution on the Company’s executive compensation (Proposal Three); and
	4.	Other Business.To conduct such other business as may properly come before the 2016 Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof, including approving any such adjournment, if necessary.
	Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions above to view the materials and vote online or request printed copies. The items to be voted on are listed above.
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