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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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240.14a-12
LG&E ENERGY CORP.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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IMPORTANT REMINDER
May 17, 2000
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
We have previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders of LG&E Energy Corp. to be held on Wednesday, June 7,
2000. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU HOLD.
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting
instructions for this important meeting. Please vote today to avoid
unnecessary solicitation costs to the company.
YOU MAY USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SIMPLE METHODS FOR PROMPTLY PROVIDING
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. VOTE BY TELEPHONE. CALL THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER LISTED FOR THIS PURPOSE
ON YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM. HAVE YOUR 12-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER
LISTED ON THE FORM READY AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS.
2. VOTE BY INTERNET. GO TO THE WEBSITE WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM LISTED ON YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM. HAVE YOUR 12-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER LISTED ON
THE FORM READY AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS.
3. VOTE BY MAIL. SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM IN
THE POSTAGE-PAID RETURN ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
For the reasons set forth in the Proxy Statement, dated April 21, 2000,
your Board of Directors recommends that you vote "FOR" the proposal to
approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger and "FOR" the other agenda items.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roger W. Hale
Roger W. Hale
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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IMPORTANT REMINDER
May 17, 2000
DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
We have previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders of LG&E Energy Corp. to be held on Wednesday, June 7,
2000.
According to our latest records, we have not received your proxy card
for this important meeting. REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT THEY ARE REPRESENTED AND VOTED AT THE MEETING. If you have not
already mailed your proxy card, please take a moment to sign, date and mail
the enclosed duplicate proxy card promptly in the return envelope provided
for your convenience. Please vote today to avoid unnecessary solicitation
costs to the company.
For the reasons set forth in the Proxy Statement, dated April 21, 2000,
your Board of Directors recommends that you vote "FOR" the proposal to
approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger and "FOR" the other agenda items.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Roger W. Hale
Roger W. Hale
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
