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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
Meeting Information | ||||
PEPSICO, INC. |
Meeting Type: |
Annual | ||
For holders as of: |
March 5, 2010 | |||
Date: May 5, 2010 |
Time: 9:00 a.m., CDT | |||
Location: Frito-Lay Headquarters | ||||
7701 Legacy Drive, | ||||
Plano, Texas 75024 | ||||
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. | ||||
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). | ||||
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. | ||||
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a legal proxy. To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the Proxy Statement for any special requirements for meeting attendance.
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Voting Items | ||||
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: |
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Election of Directors |
Nominees:
1a. |
S. L. Brown |
2. |
Approval of Independent Registered Public Accountants. | |||
1b. |
I. M. Cook |
3. |
Approval of Amendment to PepsiCo, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan. | |||
1c. |
D. Dublon |
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1d. |
V. J. Dzau |
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote AGAINST the following: | ||||
1e. |
R. L. Hunt |
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4. |
Shareholder Proposal - Charitable Contributions Report (Proxy Statement p. 67) | |||||
1f. |
A. Ibargüen |
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1g. |
A. C. Martinez |
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Shareholder Proposal - Right to Call Special Shareholders Meeting (Proxy Statement p. 68) | |||
1h. |
I. K. Nooyi |
6. |
Shareholder Proposal - Public Policy Report (Proxy Statement p. 70)
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1i. |
S. P. Rockefeller |
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ||||
1j. |
J. J. Schiro |
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1k. |
L. G. Trotter |
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1l. |
D. Vasella |
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Voting Instructions | ||||
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PepsiCo, Inc.
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting
to Be Held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at: http://www.proxyvoting.com/pep |
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet.
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before April 20, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.
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Dear PepsiCo, Inc. Shareholder:
The 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of PepsiCo, Inc. (the Company) will be held at the Frito-Lay Headquarters, 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024, on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:
(1) |
Election of 12 Directors; |
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Approval of Independent Registered Public Accountants; |
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Approval of Amendment to PepsiCo, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan; |
(4) |
Shareholder Proposal - Charitable Contributions Report (pg. 67); |
(5) |
Shareholder Proposal - Right to Call Special Shareholders Meeting (pg. 68); and |
(6) |
Shareholder Proposal - Public Policy Report (pg. 70). |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ITEMS NO. 1, 2 AND 3.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST ITEMS NO. 4, 5 AND 6.
The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 5, 2010 as the record date (the Record Date) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.
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YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN YOU REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
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Shareholders of record as of the Record Date are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Directions to attend the annual meeting where you may vote in person can be found below.
Meeting Location:
Frito-Lay Headquarters
7701 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX 75024
The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online:
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the Companys 2010 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto); |
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the Companys Annual Report for the year ended December 26, 2009 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and |
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any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to shareholders. |
To request a paper copy of the Proxy Materials:
(you must reference your 11-digit control number located on the reverse side of this form)
Telephone: |
1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S and Canada call 201-680-6688) | |
Email: |
shrrelations@bnymellon.com (you must reference your 11-digit control number in your email) | |
Internet: |
http://www.proxyvoting.com/pep |
The Proxy Materials for PepsiCo, Inc. are available to review at:
http://www.proxyvoting.com/pep
Have this notice available when you request a PAPER copy of the Proxy Materials,
when you want to view your proxy materials online,
OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
HOW TO VOTE BY INTERNET
We encourage you to review the proxy materials online before voting.
Use the Internet to vote your shares. On the landing page of the above website in the box labeled To Vote Your Shares by Internet click on Vote Now to access the electronic proxy card and vote your shares until 5:00 p.m. EDT on May 4, 2010. Have this letter in hand when you access the website.
You will need to reference the 11-digit control number located on the reverse side.
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Directions to Frito-Lay Headquarters 7701 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas
FROM DFW AIRPORT: Approximately 15 miles Exit Airport to the north following directions to S.H. 121 Curve to right onto S.H. 121 Follow S.H. 121 beyond Lewisville and The Colony to Legacy Drive Turn right at signal onto Legacy Drive Take second turn to the right into Frito-Lay near flags
FROM NORTH DALLAS AREA: Approximately 13 miles Off 635 (LBJ Freeway), exit Dallas North Tollway going north Follow Tollway approximately 13 miles Turn left at signal onto Legacy Drive Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left into Frito-Lay near flags
FROM DOWNTOWN: Approximately 30 miles Follow Dallas North Tollway to Legacy Drive Turn left and follow Legacy Drive approximately 1 mile Turn left into Frito-Lay near flags |
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