CAPESTERS!

[Rich]

Importance and Consideration Regarding Your Vote
Keep in mind that a company's decision to merge with another company is not necessarily set in stone. If you're a shareholder in the company, the decision about whether to merge with another company is partially yours. The typical voting scenario for a publicly-held company will usually end with a shareholder vote on the issue of the merger. If your analysis and consideration tells you that a merger is a step in the wrong direction or if it tells you that it might be a great financial opportunity, voting with your shares is the best way to exercise your power over the decision-making process.

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