Filed by HomeGrocer.com, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: HomeGrocer.com, Inc.
Commission File No. 000-29789
E-MAIL Sent to HomeGrocer.com Customers
on June 29, 2000
Dear HomeGrocer.com Customer,
As you may have recently heard in the news, HomeGrocer.com has agreed to
merge with Webvan of Foster City, California. We're excited about this
merger and believe it will provide you with an even better shopping
experience.
Here are a few things you might like to know:
Until the merger is completed, things will be business as usual at
HomeGrocer.com. You will continue to receive the same great service and quality
products you have come to expect from us. You will continue to be served by the
same friendly, professional HomeGrocer.com drivers and personal shoppers.
Once the merger is completed, the combined company will deliver an even broader
selection of products and services at competitive prices. Our commitment to
providing you with friendly, courteous, and personalized attention will remain
a top priority.
Homegrocer.com and Webvan share a focus on the customer and believe in the
power of the customer as the driver of future growth. As we take advantage of
the combined strengths of our companies, you, our customer, will be the major
benefactor.
We'll keep you updated via e-mail and our website on the progress of our merger
into one great company.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Thank you for your support and loyalty to HomeGrocer.com. We look forward
to continuing to serve you.
Sincerely,
Mary Alice Taylor
Chairman and CEO of HomeGrocer.com
[http://www.homegrocer.com]
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Safe Harbor Statement under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
The statements contained in this e-mail that are not historical facts,
including statements relating to enhanced financial strength, improved economic
and operating efficiencies, expansion potential and infrastructure compatibility
are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties,
including but not limited to risks associated with difficulties in successfully
integrating Webvan's and HomeGrocer's businesses and technologies; costs related
to the merger; the availability of funds required to achieve our expansion
plans; failure to obtain required stockholder or regulatory approvals of the
merger; failure of the combined company to retain and hire key executives,
technical personnel and other employees; difficulty of successfully managing a
larger, more geographically dispersed organization; difficulties in developing
relationships with suppliers of non-grocery product categories necessary to
function as the last mile of e-commerce.
