SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE YOUR PROXY TODAY
May 18, 2018
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the annual meeting of Raytheon Company to be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018. You should have already received notice of the meeting and a copy of the Company’s 2018 Proxy Statement and 2017 Annual Report. You would have received these materials either in hard copy or via a link in the e-mail sent to you if you have elected electronic delivery. Your vote is important, no matter how many shares you hold.
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“FOR” the Election of all Director Nominees (Item 1); |
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“FOR” the Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation (Item 2); |
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“FOR” the Ratification of the Independent Auditors (Item 3); and |
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“AGAINST” the Shareholder Proposal to Amend the Proxy Access By-Law (Item 4). |
If you have not yet voted, please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can vote via the Internet or telephone (see the instructions on the back of this letter).
On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Frank R. Jimenez
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
3 EASY WAYS TO VOTE
Help your Company avoid the expense of further solicitation by voting today. You may use one of the following simple methods to vote your shares:
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Vote by Telephone. Call the toll-free number listed for this purpose on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. Have your control number listed on the form ready and follow the simple instructions. |
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Vote by Internet. Go to the website listed on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form. Have your control number listed on the form ready and follow the simple instructions. |
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Vote by Mail. Mark, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form in the postage-paid return envelope provided. |
PLEASE ACT TODAY TO VOTE YOUR SHARES