Dear Irwin Financial Corporation Shareholder:
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.
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is
no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on
or before May 16, 2008 to facilitate timely delivery.
You may request a copy of the above
materials and the form of proxy for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or for all future
shareholder meetings by using one of the three options below:
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Call the toll-free telephone number 1-800-516-1564 and follow the instructions
provided, or
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Access the website,www.sendmaterial.comand follow the instructions provided, or |
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Send us an e-mail atpapercopy@materialrequest.comusing the control number
below as the subject line and state 1) whether you wish to receive a paper or e-mail copy of
the proxy materials and 2) whether your request is for this meeting only or for all future meetings. |
The 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Irwin Financial Corporation, will be held at the Yes
Cinema, 4th & Jackson Streets, Columbus, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 30, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, for the following purposes:
Proposals:
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No. 1.
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To elect three Directors to serve on the Board until our 2011 annual meeting;
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No. 2.
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To re-approve the Irwin Financial Corporation Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Plan and
to amend the Plan to delete the ability to award phantom stock units and add the ability to
award restricted stock units;
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No. 3.
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To act upon the confirmation of independent auditors for 2008;
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Other Items:
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To hear such reports as may be presented; and
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To transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment of it.
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The Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR Proposal Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
If you wish to attend the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and vote in person, please see the
back cover of our proxy statement for a map with directions to the Annual Meeting location.