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1.
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To
consider and vote on a proposal to amend Entrx’s Restated and Amended
Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split, followed
by
a forward stock split, of Entrx’s common stock, which, if effected, will
result in a reduction of the number of our shareholders from an estimated
4,700 to between 900 and 1,000, and the number of our shareholders
of
record from an estimated 1,480 to approximately 60,
by cashing out fractional shares after the reverse stock split.
If the proposal is adopted, the shareholdings of a person owning
500
shares or more of Entrx will be unaffected; and the shares held by
persons
owning less than 500 shares of Entrx will be bought out at the price
of
$0.35 per share.
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2.
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To
transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting,
or
any adjournment thereof.
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/s/
Peter L. Hauser
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Chief
Executive Officer and
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VOTING
INFORMATION
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1
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PROPOSAL
TO AMEND THE RESTATED AND AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF
ENTRX
CORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT FOLLOWED BY A FORWARD
STOCK
SPLIT OF ENTRX'S COMMON STOCK
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4
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Summary
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4
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Negative
Aspects of the Reverse/Forward Split
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5
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Effect
on Shareholders
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5
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Reasons
for the Reverse/Forward Split
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Structure
of the Reverse/Forward Split
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7
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Background
and Purpose of the Reverse/Forward Split
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8
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Effect
of the Reverse/Forward Split on Entrx
Shareholders
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9
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Fairness
of the Reverse/Forward Split
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11
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Effect
of the Reverse/Forward Split on Entrx
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12
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Stock
Certificates
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13
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Certain
Federal Income Tax Consequences
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13
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Federal
Income Tax Consequences to Shareholders Who Are Not Cashed Out by
the
Reverse/Forward Split
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13
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Federal
Income Tax Consequences to Cashed-Out
Shareholders
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13
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Appraisal
Rights
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15
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Reservation
of Rights
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15
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Board
of Directors’ Recommendation
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COMMON
STOCK OWNERSHIP
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15
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Share
Ownership of Officers and Directors
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15
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Share
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
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SHAREHOLDER
PROPOSALS
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18
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•
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Submitting
a new Proxy received by us prior to the
meeting;
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If
you voted by telephone, by calling the same number you used to vote
by
telephone until 3:30 p.m. CST, December ___,
2008;
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•
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Giving
written notice prior to the meeting to Entrx's Secretary, at 800
Nicollet
Mall, Suite 2690, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, stating that you
are
revoking your Proxy; or
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Attending
the Meeting and voting your shares in
person.
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o
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We
plan to cause a reverse stock split of our common stock on a 1 for
500
share basis, whereby each 500 shares of our common stock will be
converted
into one share.
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o
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The
reverse stock split will result in shareholders who own less than
500
shares of our common stock holding only a fractional share (less
than one
share).
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We
will purchase the fractional shares of our shareholders who held
less than
500 shares before the reverse stock
split.
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We
will not purchase any shares from our shareholders who hold 500 or
more
shares before the reverse stock
split.
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The
cash price for the fractional shares (the “Cash-Out Price”) will be based
upon a per share price of $0.35 prior to the reverse stock
split.
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Immediately
following the reverse stock split, and excluding those shareholders
left
with only a fractional share, we will cause a forward stock split
of our
common stock, whereby each share of our common stock will be converted
back into 500 shares.
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The
effective date of the reverse and forward stock split, if effected,
will
be 6:01 p.m. (eastern standard time) _______________,
2008.
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The
Cash-Out Price we pay for the fractional shares may be less than
the
market price on the Effective Date.
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You
will no longer be entitled to vote as a shareholder of
Entrx.
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You
will no longer be entitled to share in any assets, earnings or dividends
in Entrx.
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o
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You
will no longer be entitled to the receipt of proxy statements or
other
information material provided by Entrx to its
shareholders.
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While
we do not intend to do so, following the Reverse/Forward Split, we
could
terminate our registration under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
in
which case we would no longer be required to provide you with information
regarding the Company through the filing of proxy statements, periodic
reports and other reports required to be filed with the Securities
and
Exchange Commission.
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Shareholder before completion of the
Reverse/Forward Split
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Net effect after completion of the
Reverse/Forward Split
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Registered
shareholders holding 500 or more shares of Common Stock.
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None.
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Registered
shareholders holding fewer than 500 shares of Common
Stock.
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Shares
will be converted into the right to receive cash (see "Fairness of
the
Reverse/Forward Split" at page ___).
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Shareholders
holding Common Stock in street name through a nominee (such as a
bank or
broker).
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Entrx
intends for the Reverse/Forward Split to treat shareholders holding
Common
Stock in street name through a nominee (such as a bank or broker)
in the
same manner as shareholders whose shares are registered in their
names.
Nominees will be instructed to effect the Reverse/Forward Split for
their
beneficial holders. However, nominees may have different procedures
and
shareholders holding shares in street name should contact their
nominees.
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Issue
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Solution
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Entrx
has a large number of shareholders. Specifically, of the approximately
4,700 shareholders, approximately 3,800 own less than 500 shares
and
approximately 2,500 own less than 100 shares. Continuing to maintain
accounts for these shareholders, including costs associated with
required
shareholder mailings, will cost Entrx approximately $20,000 per
year.
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The
Reverse/Forward Split will reduce the number of shareholders which
own
relatively few shares, resulting in a cost saving to Entrx.
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In
many cases it is relatively expensive for shareholders with fewer
than 500
shares to sell their shares on the open market.
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The
Reverse/Forward Split cashes out shareholders with small accounts
without
transaction costs such as brokerage fees. However, if these shareholders
do not want to cash out their holdings of Common Stock, they may
purchase
additional shares on the open market to increase the number of shares
of
Common Stock in their account to at least 500 shares, or if applicable,
consolidate/transfer their accounts into an account with at least
500
shares of Common Stock.
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Hypothetical
Scenario
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Result
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Mr.
Anderson is a registered shareholder who holds 400 shares of Common
Stock
in his account immediately prior to the Reverse/Forward
Split.
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Instead
of receiving a fractional share of Common Stock after the Reverse
Split,
Mr. Anderson's shares will be converted into the right to receive
cash.
Applying the Cash-Out Price of $0.35 per share, Mr. Anderson would
receive
$140 ($0.35 x 400 shares).
Note:
If Mr. Anderson wants to continue his investment in Entrx, he can,
prior
to the Effective Date, buy at least 100 more shares and hold them
in his
account with the 400 shares he already has, giving him 500 shares.
Mr.
Anderson would have to act far enough in advance of the Reverse/Forward
Split so that the purchase is completed and the additional shares
are
credited in his account by the close of business (eastern standard
time)
on the Effective Date.
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Hypothetical
Scenario
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Result
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Ms.
Smith has two separate record accounts. As of the Effective Date,
she
holds 300 shares of Common Stock in one account and 400 shares of
Common
Stock in the other. All of her shares are registered in her name
only.
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As
described above, Ms. Smith will receive cash payments equal to the
Cash-Out Price of $0.35 per share for her Common Stock in each record
account instead of receiving fractional shares. Accordingly, Ms.
Smith
would receive two checks totaling $245 (300 x $0.35 = $105; 400 x
$0.35 =
$140; $105 + $140 = $245).
Note:
If Ms. Smith wants to continue her investment in Entrx, she can
consolidate or transfer her two record accounts prior to the Effective
Date into an account with at least 500 shares of Common Stock.
Alternatively, she can buy at least 200 more shares for the first
account
and at least 100 more shares for the second account. She would have
to act
far enough in advance of the Reverse/Forward Split so that the
consolidation or the purchase is completed by the close of business
(eastern standard time) on the Effective Date.
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Mr.
Johnson holds 500 shares of Common Stock as of the Effective
Date.
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After
the Reverse/Forward Split, Mr. Johnson will continue to hold all
500
shares of Common Stock.
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Ms.
Jones holds 1,000 shares of Common Stock in a brokerage account as
of the
Effective Date.
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Entrx
intends for the Reverse/Forward Split to treat shareholders holding
Common
Stock in street name through a nominee (such as a bank or broker)
in the
same manner as shareholders whose shares are registered in their
names.
Nominees will be instructed to effect the Reverse/Forward Split for
their
beneficial holders. However, nominees may have different procedures.
Ms.
Jones should contact her nominees to ascertain the procedure being
adopted
by that nominee.
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You
will not receive fractional shares of stock as a result of the Reverse
Split in respect of your shares being cashed out.
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o
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Instead
of receiving fractional shares, you will receive a cash payment in
respect
of your affected shares. See "Fairness of the Reverse/Forward Split"
at
page ___.
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o
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After
the Reverse Split, you will have no further interest in Entrx with
respect
to your cashed-out shares. These shares will no longer entitle you
to the
right to vote as a shareholder or share in Entrx's assets, earnings,
or
profits or in any dividends paid after the Reverse Split. In other
words,
you will no longer hold your cashed-out shares, you will have only
the
right to receive cash for these shares. In addition, you will not
be
entitled to receive interest with respect to the period of time between
the Effective Date and the date you receive your payment for the
cashed-out shares.
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o
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You
will not have to pay any service charges or brokerage commissions
in
connection with the Reverse/Forward
Split.
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o
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As
soon as practicable after the time we effect the Reverse/Forward
Split,
you will receive a payment for the cashed-out shares you held immediately
prior to the Reverse Split in accordance with the procedures described
below.
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Most
of Entrx's registered shareholders hold their shares in book-entry
form
under the Direct Registration System for securities. These shareholders
do
not have stock certificates evidencing their ownership of Common
Stock.
They are, however, provided with a statement reflecting the number
of
shares registered in their
accounts.
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If
you are a Cashed-Out Shareholder who holds registered shares in a
book-entry account, you do not need to take any action to receive
your
cash payment. A check will be mailed to you at your registered address
as
soon as practicable after the Effective Date. By signing and cashing
this
check, you will warrant that you owned the shares for which you received
a
cash payment.
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o
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If
you are a Cashed-Out Shareholder with a stock certificate representing
your cashed-out shares, you will receive a transmittal letter as
soon as
practicable after the Effective Date. The letter of transmittal will
contain instructions on how to surrender your certificate(s) to Entrx's
transfer agent, American Stock Transfer, for your cash payment. You
will
not receive your cash payment until you surrender your outstanding
certificate(s) to American Stock Transfer, together with a completed
and
executed copy of the letter of transmittal. Please do not send your
certificates until you receive your letter of transmittal. For further
information, see "Stock Certificates"
below.
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o
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All
amounts owed to you will be subject to applicable federal income
tax and
state abandoned property laws.
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o
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You
will not receive any interest on cash payments owed to you as a result
of
the Reverse/Forward Split.
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Year
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Profit
(Loss)
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Per
Share
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2007
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$
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602,000
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$
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0.08
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2006
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2,052,000
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0.26
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2005
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(1,743,000
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)
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(0.23
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2004
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611,000
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0.08
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2003
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(3,006,000
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(0.41
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High
Bid
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Low
Bid
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2006
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4th
Quarter
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0.23
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0.11
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2007
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1st
Quarter
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0.47
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0.16
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2nd
Quarter
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0.34
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0.17
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3rd
Quarter
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0.38
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0.16
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4th
Quarter
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0.46
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0.28
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2008
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1st
Quarter
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$
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0.42
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$
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0.25
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2nd
Quarter
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$
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0.32
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$
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0.21
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3rd
Quarter
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$
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0.21
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$
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0.21
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"Not
Essentially Equivalent to a Dividend." You will satisfy the "not
essentially equivalent to a dividend" test if the reduction in your
proportionate interest in Entrx resulting from the Reverse/Forward
Split
is considered a "meaningful reduction" given your particular facts
and
circumstances. The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that a small
reduction by a minority shareholder whose relative stock interest
is
minimal and who exercises no control over the affairs of the corporation
will meet this test. In consultation with your own tax advisor, you
should
determine whether that Internal Revenue Service ruling would, or
would
not, apply given your particular facts and
circumstances.
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"Substantially
Disproportionate Redemption of Stock." The receipt of cash in the
Reverse/Forward Split will be a "substantially disproportionate redemption
of stock" for you if the percentage of the outstanding shares of
Common
Stock owned by you immediately after the Reverse/Forward Split is
less
than 80% of the percentage of shares of Common Stock owned by you
immediately before the Reverse/Forward
Split.
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Name
of Beneficial Owner
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Position
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Number of Common
Shares Beneficially
Owned
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Percentage of
Outstanding
Shares(7)
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Pro Forma Percentage
of Outstanding
Shares (7)(8)
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Peter
L. Hauser
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Chief
Executive Officer and Director
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987,075
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(1)
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12.5
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13.2
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David
E. Cleveland
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Director
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10,000
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*
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*
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Joseph
M. Caldwell
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Director
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130,000
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(2)
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1.7
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1.8
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E.
Thomas Welch
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Director
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65,000
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(3)
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*
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*
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Brian
D. Niebur
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Chief
Financial Officer
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80,000
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(4)
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1.0
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1.1
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David
R. Trueblood
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President
of Metalclad Insulation Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary
of
Entrx
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7,000
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(5)
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*
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*
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All
current executive officers and directors, as a group (6
persons)
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1,279,075
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(6)
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15.9
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16.6
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*
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Less
than 1%
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(1)
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Includes
210,000 shares that Mr. Hauser may acquire upon the exercise of
outstanding stock options and warrants.
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(2)
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Includes
90,000 shares that Mr. Caldwell has the right to acquire upon the
exercise
of outstanding stock options.
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(3)
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Includes
25,000 shares that Mr. Welch may acquire upon the exercise of outstanding
stock options.
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(4)
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Includes
70,000 shares which Mr. Niebur may acquire upon the exercise of
outstanding stock options.
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(5)
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Includes
7,000 shares which Mr. Trueblood may acquire upon the exercise of
outstanding stock options.
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(6)
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Assumes
that each shareholder listed exercised all options available to that
person which would vest as of ______________, 2008.
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(7)
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The
percentage of outstanding shares of common stock as shown in the
table
above is calculated on 7,656,147 shares outstanding, as of ______________,
2008, plus it assumes in each case that the shareholder exercised
all
vested options available to that person as of _____________,
2008.
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(8)
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Assumes
the Reverse/Forward Split was effected as of _________________, 2008,
and
that the number of shares redeemed is 360,000, leaving an estimated
7,296,147 shares outstanding.
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Name and Address
of Beneficial Owner
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Number of Common
Shares Beneficially
Owned
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Before Reverse/Forward
Split Percentage of
Outstanding Shares (6)
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After Reverse/Forward
Split Percentage of
Outstanding Shares (6)(7)
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Peter
L. Hauser
16913
Kings Court
Lakeville,
MN 55044
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987,075
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(1)
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12.5
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13.2
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Wayne
W. Mills
5020
Blake Road
Edina,
MN 55436
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575,000
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(2)
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7.5
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7.8
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Grant
S. Kesler
3739
Brighton Point Drive
Salt
Lake City, UT 84121
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764,335
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(3)
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9.2
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9.7
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Anthony
C. Dabbene
26921
Magnolia Court
Laguna
Hills, CA 92653
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487,200
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(4)
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6.0
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6.3
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George
W. Holbrook, Jr.
1157
S.W. 30th
Street
Suite
E
Box
1938
Palm
City, FL 34991
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451,615
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(5)
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5.9
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6.2
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James
R. McGoogan
1157
S.W. 30th
Street
Suite
E
Box
1938
Palm
City, FL 34991
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387,740
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(5)
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5.1
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5.3
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Bradley
Resources Company
1157
S.W. 30th
Street
Suite
E
Box
1938
Palm
City, FL 34991
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376,255
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(5)
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4.9
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5.2
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(1)
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Includes
10,000 shares which Mr. Hauser may purchase under currently exercisable
options at $0.55 per share, and 200,000 shares which Mr. Hauser may
purchase under currently exercisable options at $0.50 per
share.
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(2)
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Includes
shares which are owned by Mr. Mills’ Individual Retirement Account, and
50,000 shares which Mr. Mills may purchase under a currently exercisable
option at $1.03 per share.
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(3)
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Includes
620,000 shares which Mr. Kesler may purchase under currently exercisable
options at prices ranging from $2.00 to $3.00 per
share.
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(4)
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Includes
450,000 shares which Mr. Dabbene may purchase under currently exercisable
options at prices ranging from $2.00 to $3.00 per
share.
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(5)
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As
reported in a Form 13-G on January 7, 2005, Messrs.
Holbrook and McGoogan own 75,360 and 11,485 shares, respectively,
of our
common stock and are both partners of Bradley Resources Company with
shared voting and dispositive power with respect to the 476,255 shares
owned by Bradley Resources Company. Included in the shares owned
by Mr.
Holbrook is a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares. Bradley Resources
Company, Mr. Holbrook and Mr. McGoogan may be considered to be a
“group”
as defined under Rule 13d-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
with
the power to vote and dispose of an aggregate of 463,100 shares of
our
common stock, or 6.0% of our common stock.
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(6)
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The
percentage of outstanding shares of common stock shown in the table
above
is calculated based upon 7,656,147 shares outstanding as of the close
of
business ______________, 2008, plus it assumes in each case that
the
shareholder exercised all options available to that person that would
vest
within 60 days thereafter.
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(7)
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Assumes
the Reverse/Forward Split was effected as of ______________, 2008,
and
that the number of shares redeemed is 360,000, leaving an estimated
7,296,147 shares outstanding.
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Reverse/Forward
Stock Split
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FOR
an amendment to the Company’s Restated and Amended Certificate of
Incorporation which will result in a 1-for-500 reverse common
stock split,
and an amendment to the Company’s Restated and Amended Certificate of
Incorporation which will be effective one minute later and result
in a
500-for-1 share forward common stock split
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AGAINST:
Check the box below only if you wish to vote Against such
amendments.
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