SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant To Section 14(a) Of
The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
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ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Following is the text of a mailing sent to shareholders of ICN Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. on or about May 15, 2001:
ALERT!
ICN Annual Shareholder Meeting
Return your "White" Proxy Card
Call 1-800-223-2064 for a proxy card or more information
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Your Shareholder Value Depends on Your Vote
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ICN stockholders are strongly advised to read the proxy statement relating
to ICN's 2001 annual meeting of stockholders, as it contains important
information. Stockholders can obtain this proxy statement, any amendments
to the proxy statement and other documents filed by ICN with the Securities
and Exchange Commission without charge at the Internet website maintained
by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. In addition, ICN
has mailed the proxy statement to each stockholder of record on the record
date established for the stockholders meeting. ICN will also make
additional copies of the proxy statement and any amendments to the proxy
statement available without charge to ICN's stockholders. Please direct
your request for the proxy statement to Investor Relations, ICN
Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 3300 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626,
telephone (714) 545-0100, extension 3104 or to Georgeson Shareholder at
(800)-223-2064.
If you have any questions or need assistance voting your shares, please call:
[LOGO - Georgeson GS Shareholder]
17 State Street, 10th Floor / New York, NY 10004
Call Toll-Free (800) 223-2064
It's Quick & Easy to Vote your "White" Proxy Card
How to Vote for ICN's Three Directors and Protect Shareholder Value
1. Check the box marked "For all
nominees listed"
2. Sign your name and date it [GRAPHIC OMITTED - PHOTOGRAPH OF
WHITE PROXY CARD]
3. Put your "white" proxy card in the
return envelope provided and drop it
in the mail box by Wednesday, May
23rd -- your postage has already
been paid
4. Remember to return your "white" proxy
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card by Wednesday, May 23rd. After
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that date, call Georgeson Shareholder
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regarding voting at 1-800-223-2064
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NEED A PROXY CARD? HAVE A QUESTION? Call 1-800-223-2064
Vote for ICN's Three Directors
ICN Leadership is Putting Shareholders First