Safeway (SWY)

Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of this solicitation will be borne by the Company. In addition to the mailing of these proxy materials, the solicitation of proxies or votes may be made in person, by telephone or by electronic communication by a few of our officers and regular employees who will not receive additional compensation for such solicitation. Brokers, banks and other nominees will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining proxies or authorizations from the beneficial owners of our Common Stock. In addition, we have retained Georgeson to assist with the solicitation of proxies for a fee not to exceed $17,000, plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses.

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Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of this solicitation will be borne by the Company. Solicitation will be made by mail, by telecopy and telephone and personally by a few of our officers and regular employees who will not receive additional compensation for such solicitation. Brokers, banks and other nominees will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining proxies or authorizations from the beneficial owners of our Common Stock. In addition, we have retained Georgeson to assist with the solicitation of proxies for a fee of $18,000, plus reimbursement for customary out-of-pocket expenses.

Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of this solicitation will be borne by the Company. Solicitation will be made by mail, by telecopy and telephone and personally by a few officers and regular employees of the Company who will not receive additional compensation for such solicitation. Brokers, banks and other nominees will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining proxies or authorizations from the beneficial owners of the Common Stock. In addition, the Company has retained Georgeson Inc. to assist in the solicitation for a fee of $18,000 plus customary expenses.

Solicitation of Proxies

The cost of this solicitation will be borne by the Company. Solicitation will be made by mail, by telecopy and telephone, and personally by a few officers and regular employees of the Company who will not receive additional compensation for such solicitation. Brokers, banks and other nominees will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in obtaining proxies or authorizations from the beneficial owners of the Common Stock. In addition, the Company has retained Georgeson Shareholder to assist in the solicitation for a fee of $20,000 plus customary expenses.