Commencing May 2, 2011, The Allstate Corporation sent the following communication to certain of its stockholders.
REMINDER
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
April 29, 2011
Dear Allstate Stockholder,
We recently mailed to you proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of The Allstate Corporation, which will be held on May 17, 2011. According to our latest records, we have not yet received your vote. Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that your voice be represented in our vote results.
Your vote is very important to us.
As a reminder, the Board recommends that you vote:
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FOR
the election of all directors
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FOR
the ratification of auditors
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the two amendments to our certificate of incorporation
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FOR
the advisory vote on executive compensation
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FOR
the three year option for the future advisory votes on executive compensation
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AGAINST
the stockholder proposal seeking a stockholder right to act by written consent
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AGAINST
the stockholder proposal on political contributions, payments to trade associations and other tax exempt organizations
More information on all of these matters to be voted upon can be found at www.allstate.com/annualreport.
You can easily vote by signing and returning the enclosed proxy card, via the internet at www.proxyvote.com, or by telephone toll free at 1-800-690-6903. Please follow the instructions printed on your proxy card. If you have already voted, we thank you for taking the time to have your voice heard.
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Sincerely,
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Mary J. McGinn
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Secretary
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