February 2008

Message from the CEO

At CIBC Mellon, we know that your annual general meeting is an important opportunity to make a positive impression on the key groups who influence your company’s future: investors, analysts, employees, customers, suppliers, lenders, regulators, special interest groups, media and business partners. This once-a-year event offers you the opportunity to engage these key influencers, communicate with them face-to-face and to approve decisions critical to the future of your organization.

A successful annual meeting does not just happen. Its success entails careful planning, preparation and coordination with various parties. It also requires staying on top of regulatory changes and having the technical and personal expertise on your side. 

As your transfer agent, CIBC Mellon can help you plan and deliver an effective annual meeting. We have the expertise to help you strengthen relationships with your key stakeholders and you can rely on our experience to navigate the various challenges and choices you will face this annual meeting season.

Our early involvement in your planning can help to achieve a smooth and efficient process. We offer a comprehensive array of services throughout the process and can perform many annual meeting functions on your behalf. Our knowledge of logistical considerations and best practices comes from our experience in handling all aspects of mailing, tabulation and scrutineering functions for hundreds of annual general meetings each year. Our client service managers are experts in the most recent regulatory developments and annual meeting requirements.

By taking advantage of everything CIBC Mellon has to offer, you get the service you need and investor satisfaction; so you can stay focused on moving ahead. 

Wishing you a stress-free and successful annual meeting.

By Thomas C. MacMillan, president & chief executive officer at CIBC Mellon

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