Strasbaugh DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. __)

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CELERITEK, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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CELERITEK, INC.
3236 SCOTT BOULEVARD
SANTA CLARA, CA 95054

September 29, 2004

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of Celeritek, Inc. to be held on October 21, 2004. Your Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote FOR all of the proposals under consideration.

Since approval of Proposal 1 requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares,your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. Whether or not you have already done so,please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card today in the envelope provided.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Tamer Husseini

Tamer Husseini
Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer

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