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<STOCK#> NNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNNNN 123456 C0123456789 12345 NNNNNN C 1234567890 C O Y MR ANDREW SAMPLE 1234 AMERICA DRIVE ANYWHERE, IL 60661 www.investorvote.com/YHOO Step 1: Go to www.investorvote.com/YHOO. Step 2: Click the View button(s) to access the proxy materials. Step 3: Return to the investorvote.com window and follow the instructions on the screen to log in. Stockholder Meeting Notice 011MZG IMPORTANT ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING INFORMATION - YOUR VOTE COUNTS! + + Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Yahoo! Stockholder Meeting to be Held on June 25, 2009 Under new Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual stockholders’ meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important! 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. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at: _ Easy Online Access - A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares. Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote. When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials. Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials - 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 on the reverse side on or before June 12, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. .
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YAHOO! INC.
Annual Meeting
June 25, 2009 10:00 AM PDT
April 27, 2009
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, California
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The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following proposal(s):
1. Election of Directors
Nominees
01 Carol Bartz
02 Frank J. Biondi, Jr.
03 Roy J. Bostock
04 Ronald W. Burkle
05 John H. Chapple
06 Eric Hippeau
07 Carl C. Icahn
08 Vyomesh Joshi
09 Arthur H. Kern
10 Mary Agnes Wilderotter
11 Gary L. Wilson
12 Jerry Yang
The Board of Directors recommends you
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The Board of Directors recommends you
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compensation advisory vote, if properly
presented at the annual meeting.
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NOTE: In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before
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