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SCHEDULE 14A |
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(Rule 14a-101) |
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION |
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SONUS NETWORKS, INC. |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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SONUS NETWORKS, INC.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 06/20/08
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the material you should review before you cast your vote is now available.
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.
SONUS NETWORKS, INC
7 TECHNOLOGY PARK DRIVE
WESTFORD, MA 01886
The Proxy Statement and 2007 Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com
PROXY MATERIAL - VIEW OR RECEIVE
You can choose to view the material Online or receive a paper or e-mail copy. If you would like to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Requests, instructions and other inquiries will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor.
To facilitate timely delivery please make the request as instructed below on or before 06/06/08.
HOW TO VIEW MATERIAL VIA THE INTERNET
Have the 12 Digit Control Number(s) available and visit: www.proxyvote.com
HOW TO REQUEST A COPY OF MATERIAL
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1) BY INTERNET |
- www.proxyvote.com |
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2) BY TELEPHONE |
- 1-800-579-1639 |
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- sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
*If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.
See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type: |
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Annual |
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Meeting Date: |
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06/20/08 |
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Meeting Time: |
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9:00 A.M. EDT |
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For holders as of: |
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Meeting Location:
The Westford Regency Inn and
Conference Center
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
Meeting Directions:
For Meeting Directions Please Call: 800-543-7801 or visit: http://www.westfordregency.com/Directions/index.html
How To Vote
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Vote In Person |
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A copy of your proxy card and picture identification will be required to enter the meeting. At the meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. |
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Vote By Internet |
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To vote now by Internet, go
to WWW.PROXYVOTE.COM. |
THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD.
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Voting items
1. To elect 3 directors:
Nominees:
01) Hassan M. Ahmed
02) John P. Cunningham
03) Paul J. Severino
2. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Sonus’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
In their discretion, the proxy holders are authorized to vote upon other business, if any, that may properly come before the meeting and any adjournments thereof.
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the election of each of the nominees to the Board (Proposal 1) and “FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Sonus’ independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 (Proposal 2).
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