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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 26, 2011

 

 

 

 

LIMITED BRANDS, INC.

 

  

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LIMITED BRANDS, INC.

CAROL DRESKA

THREE LIMITED PARKWAY

P.O. BOX 16000

COLUMBUS, OH 43230

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  Meeting Information    
   
  Meeting Type: Annual Meeting    
  For holders as of: March 28, 2011    
  Date: May 26, 2011   Time: 9:00 AM EST       
  Location:   Three Limited Parkway       
    Columbus, Ohio 43230    
       
       
           

 

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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         How To Vote           
                

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

 

 

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Vote In Person: 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 meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

   

 

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  Voting items               
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

  
  1.  

  Election of Directors

 

  Nominees

            
  01     Donna A. James               
  02     Jeffrey H. Miro               
  03     Raymond Zimmerman               
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5.   
  2   The ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accountants   
  3   The approval of the 2011 Stock Option Performance and Incentive Plan   
LOGO   4   The approval of the 2011 Cash Incentive Compensation Performance Plan   
 

 

5

 

 

The advisory vote on executive compensation

         
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

  
 

 

6

 

 

The advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation

  
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal:

  
  7   The stockholder proposal          
  NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


 

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 26, 2011

 

 

 

 

LIMITED BRANDS, INC.

 

  

LOGO

  
                    
  Meeting Information    
   
  Meeting Type: Annual Meeting    
  For holders as of: March 28, 2011    
  Date: May 26, 2011   Time: 9:00 AM EST       
  Location:   Three Limited Parkway       
    Columbus, Ohio 43230    
       
       
           

 

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.
 


         Before You Vote           
                

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

   

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

   

 

1.  COMBINED Annual Report & Proxy Statement

 
    How to View Online:
   

 

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  è XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

 
   

How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:

   

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

     

 

1) BY INTERNET:         www.proxyvote.com

   
      2) BY TELEPHONE:     1-800-579-1639
      3) BY E-MAIL*:             sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
   

 

*  If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow   è XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line.

 
   

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 12, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

                     
         How To Vote           
                

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

 

 

LOGO

     
   

 

Vote In Person: 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 meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

   

 

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  è XXXX XXXX XXXX available and follow the instructions.

   

 

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 

               

 


  Voting items               
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

  
  1.  

  Election of Directors

 

  Nominees

            
  01     Donna A. James               
  02     Jeffrey H. Miro               
  03     Raymond Zimmerman               
  The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, 4 and 5.   
  2   The ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accountants   
  3   The approval of the 2011 Stock Option Performance and Incentive Plan   
LOGO   4   The approval of the 2011 Cash Incentive Compensation Performance Plan   
 

 

5

 

 

The advisory vote on executive compensation

         
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

  
 

 

6

 

 

The advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation

  
 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST the following proposal:

  
  7   The stockholder proposal          
  NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.


 

 

LOGO