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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials For the

Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 21, 2009

 

  

 

Meeting Information

   
VICAL INCORPORATED    Meeting Type:    Annual
   
   For holders as of:    3/23/09
   
   Date: 5/21/2009    Time: 7:30 a.m. EDT
   
   Location:    The Hilton Times Square
      234 West 42nd Street
      New York, NY 10036
   
  

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   This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. The proxy statement and annual report to stockholders are available at www.proxyvote.com. If you want to receive a paper or email copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side before May 7, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.
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Voting Items         

 

1. ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTORS:

Nominee:

  01) R. Gordon Douglas, M.D.

 

2. TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009:

The Company’s Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of the named nominee and FOR the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2009.

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