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Geographics, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
THE GRAHAM NOMINEES
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Dear Shareholder:
By now you have should have received materials related to the special
meeting of shareholders of Geographics, Inc. As set forth in my proxy materials,
Joseph Barnette, John Kuypers and me, who are directors of Geographics, are
pleased that we been successful in providing you and other shareholders with
your first opportunity to elect directors of your company in over two years. The
Graham Nominees set forth in the proxy statement (James Dorman, Joseph Barnette
and me (collectively, the "Graham Nominees")), are committed to maximizing
shareholder value in the following ways: (i) utilizing our 95 years of
collective experience and high-level contacts in the office products industry to
strengthen your company's relationships with significant customers; (ii)
utilizing Mr. Dorman's extensive experience with troubled companies to achieve a
successful turnaround for your company; (iii) implementing a recapitalization
plan, such as a rights offering pro-rata to all shareholders, that will reduce
the company's indebtedness while being fair to all shareholders; and (iv)
communicating regularly with shareholders. If you believe, as I do, that your
company has yet to achieve its full potential, please vote for the Graham
Nominees.
1. SIGN the BLUE proxy card previously provided,
2. DATE the BLUE proxy card previously provided, and
3. MAIL the BLUE proxy card TODAY in the envelope previously
provided (no postage is required if mailed in the United
States) to Culverwell & Co., Inc. Registered holders may FAX
BOTH SIDES of the BLUE proxy card TODAY to Culverwell & Co.,
Inc., at the number provided below.
The record date for the special meeting of shareholders has been
changed from March 8, 1999 to April 4, 1999. The special meeting of shareholders
will still be held on April 16, 1999. If you have any questions or require any
additional information concerning this Proxy Statement, please contact
Culverwell & Co., Inc., at the address set forth below.
CULVERWELL & CO., INC.
3RD FLOOR
33RD BROAD STREET
BOSTON, MA 02109
800-442-8323
FAX: 617-227-8780
With your help, I believe that the Graham Nominees can be successful in
enhancing Geographics' value for all shareholders.
WILLIAM T. GRAHAM
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[Alternate page for proxies beings solicited by Automatic Data Processing]
Dear Shareholder:
By now you have should have received materials related to the special
meeting of shareholders of Geographics, Inc. As set forth in my proxy materials,
Joseph Barnette, John Kuypers and me, who are directors of Geographics, are
pleased that we been successful in providing you and other shareholders with
your first opportunity to elect directors of your company in over two years. The
Graham Nominees set forth in the proxy statement (James Dorman, Joseph Barnette
and me (collectively, the "Graham Nominees")), are committed to maximizing
shareholder value in the following ways: (i) utilizing our 95 years of
collective experience and high-level contacts in the office products industry to
strengthen your company's relationships with significant customers; (ii)
utilizing Mr. Dorman's extensive experience with troubled companies to achieve a
successful turnaround for your company; (iii) implementing a recapitalization
plan, such as a rights offering pro-rata to all shareholders, that will reduce
the company's indebtedness while being fair to all shareholders; and (iv)
communicating regularly with shareholders. If you believe, as I do, that your
company has yet to achieve its full potential, please vote for the Graham
Nominees.
1. SIGN the BLUE proxy card previously provided,
2. DATE the BLUE proxy card previously provided, and
3. MAIL the BLUE proxy card TODAY in the envelope previously
provided (no postage is required if mailed in the United
States) to Automatic Data Processing ("ADP"). Registered
holders may FAX BOTH SIDES of the BLUE proxy card TODAY to ADP
at the number provided below.
The record date for the special meeting of shareholders has been
changed from March 8, 1999 to April 4, 1999. The special meeting of shareholders
will still be held on April 16, 1999. If you have any questions or require any
additional information concerning this Proxy Statement, please contact
Culverwell & Co., Inc., at the address set forth below.
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
51 MERCEDES WAY
EDGEWOOD, NY 11717
516-254-7400
FAX: 516-254-7622
With your help, I believe that the Graham Nominees can be successful in
enhancing Geographics' value for all shareholders.
WILLIAM T. GRAHAM
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[Alternate page for proxies beings solicited by IICC]
Dear Shareholder:
By now you have should have received materials related to the special
meeting of shareholders of Geographics, Inc. As set forth in my proxy materials,
Joseph Barnette, John Kuypers and me, who are directors of Geographics, are
pleased that we been successful in providing you and other shareholders with
your first opportunity to elect directors of your company in over two years. The
Graham Nominees set forth in the proxy statement (James Dorman, Joseph Barnette
and me (collectively, the "Graham Nominees")), are committed to maximizing
shareholder value in the following ways: (i) utilizing our 95 years of
collective experience and high-level contacts in the office products industry to
strengthen your company's relationships with significant customers; (ii)
utilizing Mr. Dorman's extensive experience with troubled companies to achieve a
successful turnaround for your company; (iii) implementing a recapitalization
plan, such as a rights offering pro-rata to all shareholders, that will reduce
the company's indebtedness while being fair to all shareholders; and (iv)
communicating regularly with shareholders. If you believe, as I do, that your
company has yet to achieve its full potential, please vote for the Graham
Nominees.
1. SIGN the BLUE proxy card previously provided,
2. DATE the BLUE proxy card previously provided, and
3. MAIL the BLUE proxy card TODAY in the envelope previously
provided (no postage is required if mailed in the United
States) to IICC Registered holders may FAX BOTH SIDES of the
BLUE proxy card TODAY to IICC at the number provided below.
The record date for the special meeting of shareholders has been
changed from March 8, 1999 to April 4, 1999. The special meeting of shareholders
will still be held on April 16, 1999. If you have any questions or require any
additional information concerning this Proxy Statement, please contact
Culverwell & Co., Inc., at the address set forth below.
IICC
INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS
6250 KESTREL ROAD
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA L5T 1Y9
905-565-9100
FAX: 905-565-5350
With your help, I believe that the Graham Nominees can be successful in
enhancing Geographics' value for all shareholders.
WILLIAM T. GRAHAM