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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Laclede Gas Company
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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[Letter to beneficial shareowners on company letterhead]
January 5, 2001
Dear Laclede Shareholder:
Proxy material for the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
of Laclede Gas Company to be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001
was mailed to you several weeks ago.
At this writing, our records indicate that we have not yet
received your vote. With the Annual Meeting now only a short
time away, it is important that you sign and return your voting
instruction card as soon as possible to make sure that your
shares will be voted. Please note that different from prior
years, your broker cannot vote your shares owned in the name of
the brokerage firm unless the firm receives your specific voting
instructions. A duplicate voting instruction card and return
envelope are enclosed for your convenience.
The reason you must direct your vote is that Proposal 3
involves the formation of a holding company, which requires
approval by at least two-thirds of the outstanding shares. I
would remind you that the Board of Directors and management
recommends you vote "For" Proposal 3 as well as Proposals 1 and
2; and, therefore, every vote is important.
If you already have voted, it is not necessary to vote
again. However, if you have not voted, please sign the enclosed
card and return it as soon as possible. In the event that two
proxies are received from you, the one bearing the latest date
will be counted, as it automatically revokes all prior proxies.
Thank you,
/s/Douglas H. Yaeger
Douglas H. Yaeger
Enclosure
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[Letter to record shareowners on company letterhead]
January 5, 2001
Dear Laclede Shareholder:
Proxy material for the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders
of Laclede Gas Company to be held on Thursday, January 25, 2001
was mailed to you several weeks ago.
At this writing, our records indicate that we have not yet
received your vote. With the Annual Meeting now only a short
time away, it is important that you sign and return your proxy
card as soon as possible to make sure that your shares will be
voted. A duplicate proxy card and return envelope are enclosed
for your convenience.
This year Proposal 3 involves the formation of a holding
company, which requires approval by at least two-thirds of the
outstanding shares. I would remind you that the Board of
Directors and management recommends you vote "For" Proposal 3 as
well as Proposals 1 and 2; and, therefore, every vote is
important.
If you already have voted, it is not necessary to vote
again. However, if you have not voted, please sign the enclosed
card and return it as soon as possible. In the event that two
proxies are received from you, the one bearing the latest date
will be counted, as it automatically revokes all prior proxies.
Thank you,
/s/Douglas H. Yaeger
Douglas H. Yaeger
Enclosure
