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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on (mtgdate). 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. Meeting Information Meeting Type: (mtgtype) For holders as of: (recdate) Date: Time: (mtgtime) Location: 0000133366_1 R1.0.0.11699 ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 1211 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS,SUITE 2902 NEW YORK, NY 10036 ATTN: KATHRYN FAGAN Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 Annual Meeting March 30, 2012 May 24, 2012 May 24, 2012 9:00 AM EDT New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #
 
 

 
 
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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX 0000133366_2 R1.0.0.11699 1. 2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS 2. 2012 NOTICE & PROXY STATEMENT Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 10, 2012 to facilitate timely delivery. 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. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Internal Use Only
 
 

 
 
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Voting items 0000133366_3 R1.0.0.11699 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 W. Denahan-Norris 02 Michael Haylon 03 Donnell A. Segalas 04 Jonathan D. Green The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal: 2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the 2012 fiscal year. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. 0000 0000 0000 Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #
 
 

 
 
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Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information NAME THE COMPANY NAME INC. - COMMON 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS A 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS B 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS C 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS D 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS E 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - CLASS F 123,456,789,012.12345 THE COMPANY NAME INC. - 401 K 123,456,789,012.12345