UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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NBT Bancorp Inc.
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52 South Broad Street
Norwich, New York 13815
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
THE MEETING HAS BEEN ADJOURNED UNTIL
JUNE 2, 2015
May 6, 2015
Dear Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of NBT Bancorp Inc. which was scheduled for May 5, 2015.
Because Proposal 2 requires approval of holders of 80% of the outstanding shares, voting on Proposal 2 at the Annual Meeting of shareholders has been adjourned to allow additional NBT stockholders to vote and is now scheduled for June 2, 2015. As of May 5, 2015, holders of 66.67% of the outstanding shares (representing 98.69% of voted shares) have voted in favor of Proposal 2, which amends NBT’s charter and bylaws to declassify its board of directors. Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold. Please understand that it is critical that we receive your vote so that we may complete the business of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders without additional delay.
For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated March 27, 2015, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote “FOR” Proposal 2. Two of the nation’s leading independent proxy advisory firms have also advised that NBT shareholders vote “FOR” Proposal 2. Please vote via the internet or telephone as soon as possible or alternatively, please sign, date, and return the enclosed proxy card (see the instructions below).
If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King toll free at (800) 434-3719 or collect at (212) 269-5550. On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
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Sincerely,
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/s/ Daryl R. Forsythe
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Daryl R. Forsythe
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Chairman of the Board
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You may use one of the following simple methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:
1. Internet: Have the control number listed on the enclosed voting instruction form ready and follow the online instructions at www.proxyvote.com.
2. Telephone: Have the control number listed on the enclosed voting instruction form ready and call (800) 690-6903.
3. Mail: Sign, date, mark and return the enclosed voting instruction form in the postage-paid return envelope provided.
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