*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on November 12, 2015

 

 

EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: September 21, 2015

Date: November 12, 2015   Time: 8:00 AM EST

Location:

9 Northeastern Boulevard

Salem, New Hampshire 03079

 

 

 

 

 

EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.
145 RIO ROBLES
SAN JOSE, CA 95134

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.

  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:

1. Notice & Proxy Statement         2. Annual Report

How to View Online:

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— How To Vote —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: 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 By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions.

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Voting items

The Board of Directors recommends you
vote FOR the following:

 

1.

Election of Directors

Nominees

01

John H. Kispert

02

Charles Carinalli

03

Kathleen M. Holmgren

04

Raj Khanna

05

Edward H. Kennedy

 

06

Edward B. Meyercord III

07

John C. Shoemaker

 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3, and 4.

 

2.

To approve a non-binding advisory resolution regarding executive compensation.

 

 

 

3.

To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as independent auditors for Extreme Networks, Inc. for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

 

4.

To ratify Amendment No. 3 of the Company's Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2012, as amended, to extend the Agreement until May 31, 2016.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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