UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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KELLOGG COMPANY
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
April 9, 2010
Dear Shareowner:
We have previously mailed you proxy materials in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareowners of Kellogg Company (Kellogg) to be held on April 23, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not yet received your vote. Your vote is important. Please vote today to ensure your shares are represented at this meeting. Telephone and internet voting are available.
Shareowners of Kellogg are being asked to consider and vote upon management proposals regarding the Election of Directors (term expires 2013) and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as Kelloggs independent registered accounting firm for fiscal year 2010. Your Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR each of the nominees for director and FOR the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. Shareowners are also being asked to consider a shareowner proposal to adopt a simple majority vote. Your Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST this simple majority vote proposal. The Boards rationale for these recommendations is set forth in our proxy statement. To view or print a copy of our proxy statement or annual report on Form 10-K, go to http://investor.kelloggs.com.
We have enclosed a duplicate proxy card or voting instruction card for your convenience. Please participate by voting your shares todayby telephone, via the Internet, or please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy or voting instruction card in the postage-paid return envelope provided.
Thank you for voting, and for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
David Mackay
President and Chief Executive Officer
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT |
Please vote your proxy or voting instruction card today. Internet and telephone voting are available. Kindly refer to your proxy card or voting instruction card for instructions. Please note your bank or broker cannot vote your shares on the proposals unless it receives your specific instructions.
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