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June 16, 1999
Dear Follow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your vote for the
important Special Meeting of New Century Energies, Inc. on June 28, 1999. Your
Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favor
of the proposed merger with Northern States Power Company.
Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by voting
today.
Thank you for your support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Bill D. Helton
Bill D. Helton
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!
New Century Energies has made telephone and internet voting available to its
registered shareholders. Many banks and brokers have also made these
options available to their clients holding shares in New Century Energies.
We urge you to vote today!
Simply follow the easy instructions shown on the enclosed proxy.
If you have any questions about the last-minute voting of your shares,
please call our proxy solicitor.
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, at 1-877-750-5836.
