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
Filed by the Registrant [x]
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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 Rule 14a-12
HERCULES INCORPORATED
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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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pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):
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0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number,
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[The following communications were sent to Hercules shareholders on
July 18, 2003:]
ATTENTION HERCULES SHAREHOLDERS
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TIME IS SHORT -- THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 25, 2003
IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY VOTED,
YOU MAY DO SO BY SIGNING, DATING AND FAXING
THE ENCLOSED FAXABLE VERSION OF THE PROXY
CARD TO:
MACKENZIE PARTNERS, INC.
FAX: 212-929-0308
ATTN: SIMON COOPE
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN VOTING YOUR GOLD PROXY CARD,
PLEASE CALL MACKENZIE PARTNERS AT THE PHONE NUMBERS LISTED BELOW.
MACKENZIE
PARTNERS, INC.
105 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10016
email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com
Call collect: (212) 929-5500
or
TOLL FREE: (800) 322-2885
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ATTENTION HERCULES SHAREHOLDERS
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THE ANNUAL MEETING IS ON FRIDAY JULY 25, 2003.
YOU CAN SAVE TIME BY RETURNING HERCULES'
PROXY CARD, VIA FAX, TO:
MACKENZIE PARTNERS, INC.
FAX: 212-929-0308
ATTN: SIMON COOPE
A FAXABLE VERSION OF THE PROXY CARD HAS
BEEN ENCLOSED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN AND DATE YOUR
PROXY.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN VOTING YOUR GOLD PROXY CARD,
PLEASE CALL MACKENZIE PARTNERS AT THE PHONE NUMBERS LISTED BELOW.
MACKENZIE
PARTNERS, INC.
105 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10016
email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com
Call collect: (212) 929-5500
or
TOLL FREE: (800) 322-2885
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