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SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _____)
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Independence Community Bank Corp.
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September 10th, 1998
URGENT NOTICE!!!
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Dear Stockholder:
The first Annual Meeting of Stockholders of INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
CORP. is approaching fast and according to our records your vote for this
important meeting has not been received. Regardless of the number of shares you
own, it is important that you be represented at this meeting. Your vote is very
important to us and we need your support.
In addition to the election of Directors and ratification of our
independent auditors, your Board of Directors is presenting for approval two
stock incentive proposals at our meeting this year. One plan presented is a
stock option plan while the other is a stock grant plan. Stock options and
grants of stock are used to reward employees of the Company based upon the
Company's performance, as well as their individual performance in making our
Company a strong and competitive force in today's market place. Stock options
are also a useful tool in attracting highly skilled people to our Company and
for motivating employees by tying their compensation directly to the
performance of the Company. There are no previous stock incentive plans in
place. These two stock plans are very important to the successful operation
of your Company and they align closely management focus with stockholder
interests. We are laying the groundwork to make Independence Community Bank
Corp. one of the best financial services companies in the industry, and we
need your support.
Your Board of Directors recommends a vote in favor of all proposals.
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Since the time remaining is short, we urge you to sign, date and return
your vote as soon as possible. For your convenience you may also vote by
telephone. Located in the upper left-hand corner of the enclosed voting form is
a toll free number that you can use to vote your shares. Please save your
Company the expense of additional solicitation costs by voting as soon as
possible. We appreciate your time and effort. Please vote today.
Sincerely,
/s/ Charles J. Hamm
Charles J. Hamm
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST.
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September 10th, 1998
URGENT NOTICE!!!
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Dear Stockholder:
The first Annual Meeting of Stockholders of INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
CORP. is approaching fast and according to our records your vote for this
important meeting has not been received. Regardless of the number of shares you
own, it is important that you be represented at this meeting. Your vote is very
important to us and we need your support.
In addition to the election of Directors and ratification of our
independent auditors, your Board of Directors is presenting for approval two
stock incentive proposals at our meeting this year. One plan presented is a
stock option plan while the other is a stock grant plan. Stock options and
grants of stock are used to reward employees of the Company based upon the
Company's performance, as well as their individual performance in making our
Company a strong and competitive force in today's market place. Stock options
are also a useful tool in attracting highly skilled people to our Company and
for motivating employees by tying their compensation directly to the
performance of the Company. There are no previous stock incentive plans in
place. These two stock plans are very important to the successful operation
of your Company and they align closely management focus with stockholder
interests. We are laying the groundwork to make Independence Community Bank
Corp. one of the best financial services companies in the industry, and we
need your support.
Your Board of Directors recommends a vote in favor of all proposals.
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Since the time remaining is short, we urge you to sign, date and return
your vote as soon as possible. For your convenience you may also vote by
telephone. Please call our proxy solicitor, Corporate Investor Communications
toll free at 1-888-619-7877 and an operator will record your vote. Please save
your Company the expense of additional solicitation costs by voting as soon as
possible. We appreciate your time and effort. Please vote today.
Sincerely,
/s/ Charles J. Hamm
Charles J. Hamm
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY MAILED YOUR PROXY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS AND DISREGARD THIS REQUEST
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