DEFA14A 1 a5938273.txt ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. 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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Voting items The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 W. Denahan-Norris 02 Michael Haylon 03 Donnell A. Segalas The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR. 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