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VASTAR RESOURCES, INC.
15375 MEMORIAL DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77079
August 31, 2000
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Stockholders of Vastar Resources, Inc. to be held on September 15, 2000. YOUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE
MERGER OF VASTAR WITH A SUBSIDIARY OF BP AMOCO P.L.C.
Approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of our common
stock not owned by BP Amoco. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER
HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU MAY OWN. Whether or not you have already done
so, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card today in the envelope
provided.
Thank you for your support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ CHARLES D. DAVIDSON
Charles D. Davidson
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
REMEMBER, YOU CAN NOW VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR INTERNET --
Simply follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
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VASTAR RESOURCES, INC.
15375 MEMORIAL DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77079
August 31, 2000
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Stockholders of Vastar Resources, Inc. to be held on September 15, 2000. YOUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR THE
MERGER OF VASTAR WITH A SUBSIDIARY OF BP AMOCO P.L.C.
Approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of our common
stock not owned by BP Amoco. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER
HOW MANY OR HOW FEW SHARES YOU MAY OWN. Whether or not you have already done
so, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card today in the envelope
provided.
Thank you for your support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ CHARLES D. DAVIDSON
Charles D. Davidson
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, AT 1-888-750-5834.
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