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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

 

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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 8, 2019.
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION ONE EDWARDS WAY
IRVINE, CA 92614 ATTN: LINDA J. PARK
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 13, 2019
Date:    May 8, 2019                Time:    10:00 a.m., PT
Location: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation One Edwards Way Irvine, CA 92614
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials and vote online at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information in the proxy materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                2. ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting    a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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Vote In Person: Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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You may hold Edwards shares in multiple accounts and therefore receive more than one proxy card or voting instruction form and related materials. Please vote EACH proxy card and voting instruction form that you receive.

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Voting Items
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following nominees:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS 1a. Michael A. Mussallem 1b. Kieran T. Gallahue 1c. Leslie S. Heisz 1d. William J. Link, Ph.D.
1e. Steven R. Loranger 1f. Martha H. Marsh 1g. Wesley W. von Schack 1h. Nicholas J. Valeriani
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. You may view the proxy materials and vote online at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy.
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information in the proxy materials before voting.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR Proposals 2 and 3.
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE COMPENSATION
OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
3. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors recommends you vote AGAINST Proposal 4.
4. ADVISORY VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT CHAIR POLICY

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