UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
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Oshkosh Corporation
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On
or about January 20, 2009, Oshkosh Corporation (the Company) commenced mailing
a letter (the Letter) to certain shareholders whose proxy for the
Companys annual meeting of shareholders to be held February 3, 2009 (the
Annual Meeting) the Company had not received requesting that such shareholders
vote by telephone, via the Internet or by returning a proxy card. The Letter contains
statements that may be deemed proxy soliciting materials for purposes of Regulation 14A
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in connection with the Annual Meeting. The
contents of the Letter are set forth in their entirety below.
January 20, 2009
Dear Oshkosh Shareholder:
According to our latest records, we
have not yet received your proxy for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Oshkosh
Corporation, to be held on February 3, 2009. Your Board of Directors recommends that
shareholders vote FOR Proposals 1, 2 and 3, and AGAINST Proposal 4.
Please help your company avoid the
expense of further solicitation by voting TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or
by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form in the
envelope provided.
If you have already voted your shares
by telephone, via the Internet or by returning a proxy, then we thank you for taking the
time to submit your vote and you may disregard this letter.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert G. Bohn
Robert G. Bohn
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
IMPORTANT - TIME IS
SHORT!
You can vote your
shares by telephone or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions
on the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form.
If you have any
questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares,
please call our proxy solicitor,
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE, at 1-888-750-5834.