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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. )
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UST INC.
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UST
100 WEST PUTNAM AVENUE
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830
April 17, 1996
Dear Stockholder:
A REMINDER
We have previously sent you proxy soliciting material relative to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 7, 1996. 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 7, 1996.
According to our latest records, we have not received your instructions 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 instruction card promptly so that your shares may be voted
according to your own instructions. We must have your completed instruction card
by May 2, 1996 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.
An instruction card and return envelope are enclosed for your use.
Thank you for your cooperation.
