Optical Communication Products Inc - Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (DEFA14A)

 

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TIME IS SHORT – PLEASE ACT TODAY!

                                                                                                                                               October 23, 2007

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

According to our latest records, we have not received your voting instructions for the important special meeting of Optical Communication Products, inc. to be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.   Your vote is extremely important, no matter how many shares you hold.   Please note that if you do not vote, it has the same effect as a vote against the proposal.

Just recently, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., the leading independent provider proxy advisory services, has recommended a vote FOR the merger with Oplink Communications, Inc.   Please vote today to avoid unnecessary solicitation costs to the Company.

For the reasons set forth in the proxy statement, dated October 2, 2007, the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote “ FOR” Proposals 1 and 2.   Please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card immediately or, alternatively, you can vote by the Internet or telephone (see the instructions below) .

If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King & Co., Inc. toll free at [phone].  On behalf of your Board of Directors, thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

                                   Sincerely,

                                    

                                   Philip F. Otto

                                   Director, Chief Executive Officer and President

You may use one of the following simple methods to promptly provide your voting instructions:   1.     Vote by Internet:  Go to the website www.proxyvote.com.   Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the online instructions.  The 12-digit control number is located in the rectangular box on the right side of your voting instruction form.   2.    Vote by Telephone:  Call toll-free [phone].   Have your 12-digit control number listed on the voting instruction form ready and follow the simple instructions.