Definitive Additional Materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.      )

 

Filed by the Registrant x                            Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨

Check the appropriate box:

 

¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

 

¨ Definitive Proxy Statement

 

x Definitive Additional Materials

 

¨ Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

 

 

CASCADE CORP

 

(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

  

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

 

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

x No fee required.

 

¨ Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

 

  (1) Title of each class of securities to which the transaction applies:

 

  

 
  (2) Aggregate number of securities to which the transaction applies:

 

  

 
  (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of the transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):

 

  

 
  (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of the transaction:

 

  

 
  (5) Total fee paid:

 

  

 

 

¨ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

 

¨ Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

  (1) Amount Previously Paid:

 

  

 
  (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:

 

  

 
  (3) Filing Party:

 

  

 
  (4) Date Filed:

 

  

 

 

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials

 

             Meeting Information
            
CASCADE CORPORATION     

Meeting Type:    Annual

 

      

For holders as of:    April 3, 2009

 

      

Date: June 2, 2009    Time: 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

 

 

LOGO

      Location:   

Cascade Corporation

Corporate Headquarters

2201 N.E. 201st Avenue

Fairview, OR 97024-9718

 

      

For Meeting Directions Please Call 1-800-621-6052

 

        
 

 

CASCADE CORPORATION

ATTN: JOE POINTER

2201 N.E. 201ST AVENUE

FAIRVIEW, OR 97024-9718

     

 

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 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.

LOGO

       

 

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

      

— 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 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: 

2) BY TELEPHONE:

3) BY E-MAIL*:

   

www.proxyvote.com

1-800-579-1639

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. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before 05/19/09.

 

           

— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

            
LOGO      

Vote In Person: 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. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

 

     
     

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 proxy card.

 

     
           

   Voting Items         
  

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” Proposals 1 and 2.

 

           
  

1.   Election of Two Directors for three-year terms ending in 2012

 

         
  

Nominees:

01 Duane C. McDougall

02 James S. Osterman

 

         
  

2.   Proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2010.

LOGO

 

 

LOGO