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New Century Energies, Inc.
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June 10, 1999
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of New
Century Energies, Inc. to be held on June 28, 1999. Your Board of Directors has
unanimously recommended that the shareholders vote in favor of the proposed
merger with Northern States Power Company.
Since approval of the merger requires affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock, your vote is important, no matter how many
or how few shares you own. If you have not already done so, please vote your
shares by marking, signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and returning it
in the envelope provided. You may also vote your shares by telephone or through
the Internet by following the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Bill D. Helton
Bill D. Helton
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, AT 1-877-750-5836
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you hold your shares through a bank or broker, you may be able to vote by
telephone or via the Internet.
Please call Innisfree at 1-877-750-5836 for assistance.
