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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials BROKER LOGO HERE Return Address Line I Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON AlA 1A1 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 13, 2009 Date: May 14, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM EST Location: Waldorf-Astoria Hotel 301 Park Avenue New York, NY You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. 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. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # BARCODE IHS INC. 1 OF 2 12 15 0000016378_1 R2.09.03.15

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: I. Combined Document How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (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 12-Digit Control Number (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. Pease make the request as instructed above on or before April 30, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number 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 voting instruction form. Internal Use Only 0000016378_2 R2.09.03.15

 

Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s). 1. Election of Directors Nominees A Ruann F. Ernst 2012 B Christoph v. Grolman 2012 C Richard W. Roedel 2012 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s). 2. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2009. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. BARCODE Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000 0000 0000 0000016378_3 R2.09.03.15

 

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