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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on July 12, 2018. Meeting Information ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 20, 2018 Date: July 12, 2018 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/awi2018. The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/awi2018 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page). ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC. MARK A. HERSHEY You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in 2500 COLUMBIA AVENUE the company named above. LANCASTER, PA 17603 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 online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. P09256 See proxy the materials reverse and side voting of this instructions notice to obtain . E47963 -


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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 28, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote By Internet: Before The Meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. P09256 During The Meeting: - Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/awi2018. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by E47964 the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.


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Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 01) Stan A. Askren 06) John J. Roberts 02) Victor D. Grizzle 07) Gregory P. Spivy 03) Tao Huang 08) Roy W. Templin 04) Larry S. McWilliams 09) Cherryl T. Thomas 05) James C. Melville The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 2. To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. 3. To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation program. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. In their discretion, the proxy holders are authorized to vote on such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. - P09256 E47965


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