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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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SCHEDULE 14A |
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
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RITE AID CORPORATION |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) |
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting To Be Held on June 25, 2009
RITE AID CORPORATION
RITE AID CORPORATION
30 HUNTER LANE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
Meeting Information
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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For holders as of: |
04/28/09 |
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06/25/09 |
Time: 10:30 a.m., local time |
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP |
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Four Times Square, 37th Floor |
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New York, New York |
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You can obtain directions to the Annual Meeting by contacting Investor Relations at (717) 975-3710 |
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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.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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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 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:
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1) BY INTERNET: |
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www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE: |
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1-800-579-1639 |
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3) BY E-MAIL*: |
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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 06/11/09.
How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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.
Vote By Telephone: To vote now by telephone, call 1-800-690-6903. Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and follow the instructions.
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Voting Items
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 1.
Proposal No. 1: Amend the Companys Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify our Board of Directors.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR EACH OF THE NOMINEES NAMED BELOW.
Proposal No. 2: Elect five directors to hold office until the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (or until the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders if Proposal No. 1 is not approved, as described in the proxy statement).
Nominees:
2a. Joseph B. Anderson, Jr.
2b. Michel Coutu
2c. James L. Donald
2d. John T. Standley
2e. Marcy Syms
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE AGAINST PROPOSAL 3.
Proposal No. 3: Consider a stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors provide stockholders the opportunity at each annual meeting of stockholders to vote on an advisory resolution to ratify the compensation of the named executive officers set forth in the proxy statement.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSAL 4.
Proposal No. 4: Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm.
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