SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)
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by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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/ / Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-11(c) or
Section 240.14a-12
INAMED CORPORATION
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Persons(s) Filing Proxy Statement)
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INAMED CORPORATION
3800 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY
SUITE 900
LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
DECEMBER 7, 1998
DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDER:
WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY SENT TO YOU PROXY MATERIAL FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF INAMED
CORPORATION TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 1998. YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF EACH OF THE PROPOSALS
ON THE AGENDA.
SEVERAL OF THE PROPOSALS REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF ALL
OUTSTANDING SHARES. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, NO MATTER HOW MANY OR
HOW FEW SHARES YOU MAY OWN. WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE
SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD TODAY IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
RICHARD G. BABBITT
CHAIRMAN, CEO AND PRESIDENT
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If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, AT 1-888-750-5834.
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 888-750-5834 FOR ASSISTANCE.
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IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPECIAL MEETING, THE COMPANY HAS RETAINED INNISFREE M&A
INCORPORATED TO ASSIST IN THE SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR A FEE OF $6,500 PLUS
EXPENSES. THE COMPANY WILL REIMBURSE BANKS, BROKERAGE FIRMS AND OTHER
CUSTODIANS, NOMINEES AND FIDUCIARIES FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM IN
SENDING PROXY MATERIAL TO BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF THE COMPANY'S VOTING STOCK.
