UNITED STATES
SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)
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On or about November 7, 2008, Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. sent the following reminder to its
shareholders.
225 Summit Avenue
Montvale, New Jersey 07645
November 7, 2008
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important Special
Meeting of Shareholders of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on November 21, 2008. Your Board of
Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the proposed merger with
Teva.
Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by signing, dating and returning
the enclosed proxy card today.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Frederick J. Killion
Corporate Secretary
REMEMBER:
You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
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TOLL-FREE, at 1-877-717-3930.