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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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Washington Mutual, Inc.
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
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August 21, 1998
Dear Shareholder:
Proxy materials for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of Washington Mutual,
Inc., to be held on Friday, August 28, 1998, were mailed to you on July 31,
1998.
According to our records, your proxy card has not yet been received. It is
important that your shares are represented and voted at the meeting.
VOTING YOUR SHARES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Since the time is short, WE URGE YOU TO PROMPTLY SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE
ENCLOSED PROXY IN THE ENVELOPE PROVIDED. If you recently returned your proxy, it
may not have been received prior to this mailing. If so, please disregard this
reminder notice. We appreciate your prompt attention to this important material.
The Board of Directors of Washington Mutual recommends that you vote FOR the
Share Issuance/Merger Proposal and FOR the Articles Amendment Proposal.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Washington Mutual, Inc.
