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November 2, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
In October, we sent you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Shareholders to be held November 21, 2000, at which you are being asked to
consider our proposed merger with GPU, Inc. According to our records, we have
not yet received your vote on this important issue.
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED
MERGER. The merger would create a stronger company with greater resources for
providing near-term and long-term value to your investment in FirstEnergy, more
services at competitive prices to customers, and improved career opportunities
for employees. Your vote FOR the merger will allow us to improve our
opportunities for future success.
WE URGE YOU TO VOTE TODAY. REMEMBER, NOT VOTING WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT
AS A VOTE AGAINST THE MERGER.
If you have any questions about the merger, please call our special
toll-free number, 1-800-631-8945, to talk to a FirstEnergy representative.
Thanks for your continued support.
Sincerely,
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
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November 2, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
In October, we sent you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Shareholders to be held November 21, 2000, at which you are being asked to
consider our proposed merger with GPU, Inc. According to our records, we have
not yet received your vote on this important issue.
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE PROPOSED
MERGER. The merger would create a stronger company with greater resources for
providing near-term and long-term value to your investment in FirstEnergy, more
services at competitive prices to customers, and improved career opportunities
for employees. Your vote FOR the merger will allow us to improve our
opportunities for future success.
WE URGE YOU TO VOTE TODAY. REMEMBER, NOT VOTING WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT
AS A VOTE AGAINST THE MERGER.
If you have any questions about the merger, please call our special
toll-free number, 1-800-631-8945, to talk to a FirstEnergy representative.
Thanks for your continued support.
Sincerely,
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
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REMEMBER, YOU CAN NOW VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET --
Simply follow the easy instructions on the enclosed voting form.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE IN VOTING YOUR SHARES, PLEASE CALL OUR PROXY SOLICITOR:
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