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SCHEDULE 14A 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.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant
o
Check the
appropriate box:
o
Preliminary Proxy Statement
o
Confidential, for Use of the Commission
o
Definitive
Proxy Statement
only (as
permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
x
Definitive
Additional Materials
o
Soliciting
Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
(Name of
Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of
Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
x
No fee required.
o
Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
(1)
Title of each
class of securities to which transaction applies:
(2)
Aggregate
number of securities to which transaction applies:
(3)
Per unit price
or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule
0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it
was determined):
(4)
Proposed maximum
aggregate value of transaction:
(5)
Total fee
paid:
o
Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
o
Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2)
and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify
the previous filing by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and
the date of its filing.
(1)
Amount Previously
Paid:
(2)
Form, Schedule
or Registration Statement No.:
(3)
Filing Party:
(4)
Date Filed:
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting
to Be Held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Proxy Statement, Annual Report, and other Proxy Materials are available at:
http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/nu
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 28, 2009 to facilitate
timely delivery.
Dear Shareholder of Northeast Utilities:
The 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Northeast Utilities (the Company) will be held at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch
Place Hotel, One Monarch Place, Springfield, Massachusetts 01144, on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. (local time), for the
following purposes:
(1) | To elect twelve nominees as Trustees, the names of whom are set forth in the companys Proxy Statement, for the ensuing year; | ||
(2) | To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent auditors for 2009; and | ||
(3) | To transact any other business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
Management recommends a vote FOR the election of the nominees for Trustee and FOR the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent auditors for 2009.
The Board of Trustees has fixed the close of business on March 16, 2009 as the record date (the Record Date) for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders or any adjournment thereof.
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You may vote your proxy when you view the materials on the Internet. You will be asked to enter this 11-digit control number |
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Shareholders of record as of the Record Date are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. Directions to the Annual Meeting where you may vote in person can be found in the Proxy Statement and on our website, www.nu.com.
Meeting Location: | ||
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel One Monarch Place Springfield, Massachusetts 01144 |
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You can find directions to the Annual Meeting at: http://www.nu.com | ||
The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online: | ||
| The Companys 2009 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto); | |
| The Companys Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and | |
| 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) |
Telephone: | 1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S and Canada call 201-680-6688), | |||
Email: | shrrelations@bnymellon.com | |||
Internet: | http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/nu |
ACCESSING YOUR PROXY MATERIALS ONLINE
YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN YOU REQUEST
A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.
The Proxy Materials for Northeast Utilities are available for review at:
http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/nu
Please ensure that you 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 NU COMMON SHARES ELECTRONICALLY.
VOTE BY INTERNET Use the Internet to vote your NU common shares. Have this card in hand when you access the above website. On the top right hand side of the website click on Vote Now to access the electronic Proxy Card and vote your NU common shares. |
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