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R1GAM1 GAIAM, INC. 833 W. SOUTH BOULDER ROAD LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available. 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. Proxy Materials Available ** IMPORTANT NOTICE ** Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials GAIAM, INC. Shareholder Meeting to be held on 04/23/09 Notice and Proxy Statement Annual Report See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote •• Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and visit: www.proxyvote.com PROXY MATERIALS - VIEW OR RECEIVE You can choose to view the materials online or receive a paper or e-mail copy. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Requests, instructions and other inquiries will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below on or before 04/08/09. HOW TO VIEW MATERIALS VIA THE INTERNET HOW TO REQUEST A COPY OF MATERIALS 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.

 

R1GAM2 Meeting Type: Annual Meeting Date: 04/23/09 Meeting Time: 4:30 PM MDT For holders as of: 03/02/09 Meeting Location: Meeting Information Marriot Courtyard 948 West Dillon Road Louisville, CO 80027 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 In Person How To Vote Vote By Internet To vote now by Internet, go to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time the day before the cut-off date or meeting date. Have your notice in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions.

 

Voting items THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR. 01) Jirka Rysavy 02) Lynn Powers 03) James Argyropoulos 1. To elect six (6) Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Nominees: 04) Barnet M. Feinblum 05) Barbara Mowry 06) Paul H. Ray THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. 2. To approve the Gaiam, Inc. 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan To transact such other business as may properly come before our annual meeting, or any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. 3. To approve the amendment and restatement of the Gaiam, Inc. 1999 Long-Term Incentive Plan R1GAM3

 

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