SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Primex Technologies, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON JANUARY 8, 2001
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Dear Primex Technologies, Inc. Shareholder:
We have previously sent you proxy materials for the SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF PRIMEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2001. Your
Primex Technologies, Inc. shares are registered in the name of your broker as
the holder of record.
YOUR SHARES CANNOT BE VOTED ON CERTAIN PROPOSALS
UNLESS YOU GIVE YOUR SPECIFIC VOTING INSTRUCTIONS!
Please forward your voting instructions as soon as possible using one of the
following methods:
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS - 7 DAYS A WEEK!
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VOTE BY TELEPHONE VOTE BY INTERNET
Using a touch-tone telephone, call the toll-free number Go to website:
which appears on the top left corner WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM
on your enclosed Voting Instruction Form.
Just follow these four easy steps: Just follow these four easy steps:
1. Read the Primex Technologies, Inc. Proxy Statement and enclosed 1. Read the Primex Technologies, Inc. Proxy Statement and
Voting Instruction Form. enclosed Voting Instruction Form.
2. Call the toll-free number located on the top left corner of your 2. Go to the website www.proxyvote.com.
Voting Instruction Form.
3. Enter your 12-digit Control Number located on your Voting
3. Enter your 12-digit Control Number located on your Voting Instruction Form.
Instruction Form.
4. Follow the simple instructions.
4. Follow the simple recorded instructions.
IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET, DO NOT RETURN YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!
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