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Definitive Additional Materials

       

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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.


(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

 


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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

6409 GUADALUPE MINES ROAD, SAN JOSE, CA 95120

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting

to Be Held on Thursday, June 10, 2010

 

 

The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at:

http://www.proxyvoting.com/mpwr

 

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet.

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

 

 

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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 to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 27, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

  

 

TO REQUEST PAPER COPIES OF PROXY MATERIALS:

  

(please reference your 11-digit control number when requesting materials)

By opting out to receive printed materials, your preference for future proxy mailings will be kept on our file.

  

 

Telephone:

 

 

1-888-313-0164

     (outside of the U.S. and Canada call 201-680-6688).
  

 

Email:

 

 

shrrelations@bnymellon.com

     (you must reference your 11-digit control number in your email)
  

 

Internet:

 

 

http://www.proxyvoting.com/mpwr

 

 

 

TO VOTE YOUR SHARES SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE

This is not a proxy card. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares.

 

Dear Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Stockholder:

The 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at 6409 Guadalupe Mines Road, San Jose, CA 95120, on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. (local time).

Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:

 

  (1) to elect Michael R. Hsing and Herbert Chang to serve as directors of the Company until the 2013 annual meeting of stock holders of the Company; and

 

  (2) to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.

Management recommends a vote “FOR” Items 1 and 2.

The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on April 19, 2010 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.

 

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YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN

YOU REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO

VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

 

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Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Directions to attend the annual meeting where you may vote in person can be found on our website, http://www.monolithicpower.com/cmp_05_contact.htm.

Meeting Location:

6409 Guadalupe Mines Road

San Jose, CA 95120

The following materials are available for you to review online:

 

   

the Company’s 2010 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto);

 

   

the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2009 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and

 

   

any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders.

To request a paper copy of the Proxy Materials:

(you must reference your 11-digit control number located on the reverse side of this form)

 

Telephone:    1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S. and Canada call 201-680-6688)
Email:    shrrelations@bnymellon.com (you must reference your 11-digit control number in your email)
Internet:    http://www.proxyvoting.com/mpwr

The Proxy Materials for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. are available to review at:

http://www.proxyvoting.com/mpwr

Have this notice available when you request a PAPER copy of the Proxy Materials,

when you want to view your proxy materials online

OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

 

 

 

 

HOW TO VOTE BY INTERNET

 

We encourage you to review the proxy materials online before voting.

 

Use the Internet to vote your shares. On the landing page of the above website in the box labeled

“To Vote Your Shares by Internet” click on “Vote Now” to access the electronic proxy card and vote your shares.

Have this notice in hand when you access the website.

 

You will need to reference the 11-digit control number located on the reverse side.

 

 

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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 June 10, 2010

 

                  

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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

 

 

 

         

 

Meeting Information

 

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

 

For holders as of : April 19, 2010

 

Date: June 10, 2010        Time: 10:00 AM PDT

 

Location:    Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

6409 Guadalupe Mines Road

San Jose, CA 95120

 

  
                       
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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.

 

  
   

 

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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 A1A 1A1

  

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

Broadridge Internal Use Only

 

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Before You Vote  

 

    
            
        

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

      Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:    
 

 

  1. Annual Report         2. Notice & Proxy Statement

 

  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.   Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 27, 2010 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.

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Voting items

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The Board of Directors recommends that you   

vote FOR the following:

 

  
1.    Election of Directors     
   Nominees          
01    Michael R. Hsing            02    Herbert Chang     

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal (s):

 

  
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VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS, INC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.

 

  

 

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

  
     
            
            
            
            
            
            
            

 

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Voting Instructions

 

 

 

 

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BANKS AND BROKERS

AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

 

 

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