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SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14A-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
Filed by the registrant /X/
Filed by a party other than the registrant / /
Check the appropriate box:
/ / Preliminary proxy statement
/ / Definitive proxy statement
/X/ Definitive additional materials
/ / Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-11(c) or Rule 14a-12
UST INC.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
UST INC.
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement)
Payment of filing fee (Check the appropriate box):
/ / $125 per Exchange Act Rule 0-11(c)(1)(ii), 14a-6(i)(1), or 14a-6(j)(2).
/ / $500 per each party to the controversy pursuant to Exchange Act Rule
14a-6(i)(3).
/ / Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and
0-11.
(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transactions applies:
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(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11:/1
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(4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
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/ / Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act
Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registrations statement number, or
the form or schedule and the date of its filing.
(1) Amount previously paid:
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(2) Form, schedule or registration statement no.:
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(3) Filing party:
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(4) Date filed:
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/1 Set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state
how it was determined.
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UST
100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830
April 15, 1994
Dear Stockholder:
A REMINDER
We have previously sent you proxy soliciting material relative to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 3, 1994. According to our
records, we have not as yet received your proxy.
Since time is short and your vote is very important, we encourage you to
sign, date and return the enclosed duplicate proxy card as soon as possible.
Your vote is very important whether your holding is large or small.
Please note that, as described in the Proxy Statement, the Board of
Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1 and 2 and AGAINST Proposals 3 and 4.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
VINCENT A. GIERER, JR.
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY
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WACHOVIA BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA, N.A.
UST EMPLOYEES' SAVINGS PLAN
A REMINDER
You have previously received proxy soliciting material relative to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 3, 1994.
According to our latest records, we have not received your Proxy for the
shares held on your behalf in the UST Employees' Savings Plan. The Plan provides
that, as Trustee, we must vote shares as to which we receive no instruction in
the same proportion as instructed shares are voted. We urge you to send in your
Proxy promptly as that your shares may be voted according to your own
instructions. We must have your completed proxy by April 29, 1994 in order to
vote your shares in accordance with your directions.
Please note that, as described in the Proxy Statement, the Board of
Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 1 and 2 and AGAINST Proposals 3 and 4.
A proxy card and return envelope are enclosed for your use.
Thank you for your cooperation.
