0000895921-01-500025.txt : 20011029 0000895921-01-500025.hdr.sgml : 20011029 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000895921-01-500025 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20011024 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000895921 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 943123667 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26387 FILM NUMBER: 1765563 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 EL CAMINO RD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 95117 BUSINESS PHONE: 6504624100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 EL CAMINO REAL STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 95117 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000895921 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN [7373] IRS NUMBER: 943123667 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 EL CAMINO RD STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 95117 BUSINESS PHONE: 6504624100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 EL CAMINO REAL STREET 2: SUITE 300 CITY: MENLO PARK STATE: CA ZIP: 95117 425 1 rem.txt OTHER DOCUMENT Filed by Be, Incorporated Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Subject Company: Be, Incorporated Commission File No.000-26387 (COMPANY LETTERHEAD) -- IMPORTANT REMINDER -- -- TIME IS SHORT -- PLEASE VOTE NOW TO HELP REDUCE EXPENSES Associated with FURTHER SOLICITATION October 24, 2001 Dear Fellow Stockholder: We previously mailed to you proxy materials relating to the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Be Incorporated to be held on Monday, November 12, 2001. According to our latest records, we have not received your proxy card for this important meeting. Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important they are represented and voted at the meeting. Please take a moment to sign, date and mail the enclosed duplicate proxy card promptly in the return envelope provided for your convenience. You may also vote via the Internet or by telephone by following the enclosed instructions. For the reasons set forth in the Proxy Statement, dated October 5, 2001, the Board of Directors recommends you vote "FOR" all proposals on the meeting agenda. Please note that your failure to vote will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the proposals. Your vote is extremely important. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated and will help conserve the Company's limited remaining resources. If you have any questions or need assistance with voting your shares you may call our proxy solicitor, N.S. Taylor & Associates, Inc. toll free (866) 470-4300 or (207) 564-8700 collect. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. Sincerely, P.C. Berndt Chief Financial Officer