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SCHEDULE 14A |
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Proxy
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
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Target Corporation |
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On May 5, 2009, Target Corporation distributed the following to its employees:
To: All Target Team Members Worldwide
Subject: A Message from Gregg Steinhafel
May 5, 2009
In less than four weeks, on May 28, Target will host its 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting. As you likely know, Bill Ackman of Pershing Square has launched the first proxy contest in Targets history in an attempt to replace four of our current directors with his own slate of candidates.
Target shareholders, including team member shareholders, have a choice between Targets independent nominees with significant experience in Targets retail and credit card businesses or the nominees personally selected by Bill Ackman.
As a Target team member, you can help support your company in the following ways:
· If you are a shareholder of Target, I urge you to vote for Targets independent nominees Mary Dillon, Richard Kovacevich, George Tamke and Sol Trujillo by promptly following the instructions on the WHITE proxy card you received in the mail. Please do not vote any gold proxy cards you receive for any reason. Keep in mind that only your last dated proxy card counts.
· Please remain focused on your role of delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and a superior guest experience by consistently fulfilling our Expect More. Pay Less brand promise. Through our collective efforts, we will make Target an even stronger, more agile company
Thank you for your continued commitment. You play a critical part in our ability to drive profitable growth and generate long-term value for all shareholders. Your vote is important in this election; we urge you to vote today using the WHITE proxy card so that your voice is heard on May 28.
If you have questions, need a replacement proxy card or would like further assistance voting your Target shares, please email investorrelations@target.com or contact either of our proxy solicitors:
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MacKenzie Partners, Inc. |
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Georgeson |
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800-322-2885 |
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866-295-8105 |
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Important Information
Target, its directors, and certain of its officers and other employees are participants in the solicitation of proxies from Targets shareholders in connection with Targets 2009 Annual Meeting. Important information concerning the identity and interests of these persons is available in the proxy statement that Target filed with the SEC on April 21, 2009 and the Schedule 14A that Target filed with the SEC on April 23, 2009.
Target has filed a definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2009 Annual Meeting. The definitive proxy statement, any other relevant documents, and other materials filed with the SEC concerning Target are available free of charge at http://www.sec.gov and http://investors.target.com. Shareholders should read carefully the definitive proxy statement and the accompanying WHITE proxy card before making any voting decision.
Gregg Steinhafel
¤Target