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July 14, 2020

 

 

Dear Stockholder:

 

We have previously sent you proxy material for the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. taking place on July 31, 2020. Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR all of the proposals on the agenda.

 

Approval of the Authorized Common Stock Increase Proposal and the Reverse Stock Split Proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares. THEREFORE, YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT. To ensure your shares are represented at the Special Meeting, please vote TODAY--via the Internet or by telephone using the enclosed instructions, or alternatively by signing, dating and returning the enclosed voting instruction form or proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

Andrew Mayer

Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER: You can vote your shares via the Internet or by telephone or alternatively by signing, dating and returning the enclosed voting instruction form or proxy card.   Please simply follow the easy instructions on the enclosed voting instruction form or proxy card to cast your vote.   If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:   INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, at 1-877-717-3929