UNITED STATES
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CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
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CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
FIVE GARRET MOUNTAIN
PLAZA WOODLAND PARK, NJ 07424
Stockholder Meeting to be held on April 16, 2009
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Meeting Information
| Meeting Type: | Annual | |
| Meeting Date: | April 16, 2009 | |
| Meeting Time: | 1:00 P.M. | |
| For holders as of: | February 20, 2009 |
Meeting Location:
The Marriott at Glenpointe Hotel
100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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DIRECTIONS:
The Marriott at Glenpointe Hotel is located at 100 Frank W. Burr Boulevard in Teaneck, New Jersey with direct access to Routes I-95 and I-80
FROM NEW YORK/GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE:
Take Route I-95/I-80 local lanes to Exit 70 Teaneck.
FROM THE LINCOLN TUNNEL AND N.J. TURNPIKE:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 18W. Go straight through the toll plaza and follow signs for I-95 North. Stay in the local lanes to Exit 70. After exiting, follow signs for Teaneck/Exit 70B. The Hotel is on the right.
FROM ROUTE 4:
Take the Teaneck Road/Ridgefield Park Exit. Stay on Teaneck Road until you reach DegrawAvenue(5 traffic lights), and make a left. The Hotel is on the left at the next traffic light.
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY & ROUTE 80 EAST:
Exit off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 159. Follow signs for Route I-80 East, stay in local lanes to Exit 70 then 70B—Teaneck. The Hotel will be on your right after crossing over the highway.
FROM TETERBORO AIRPORT:
Follow signs for Route I-80 East, local lanes to Exit 70 Teaneck to Exit 70B.
Voting Items
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSALS.
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS – Term(s) to expire at 2012 Annual Meeting.
Nominees:
| 01) | Barry C. Johnson |
| 02) | Carol P. Lowe |
| 03) | Thomas W. Rabaut |
| 04) | James R. Stanley |
2. RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S AUDITORS FOR 2009.