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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
 

 
 

HORIZON BANCORP
Meeting Information
 
Meeting Type:   Annual
For holders as of:   March 1, 2010
Date:   May 6, 2010       Time:   6:00 PM EDT
Location:
      Clarion Inn
      5820 S. Franklin Street
      Michigan City, IN 46360
 
 



 

 

HORIZON BANCORP
ATTN: MARY  MCCOLL
515  FRANKLIN SQUARE
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
 
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. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
 
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
 
 
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions
 
 
 
 

Before You Vote
 
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT    ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
How to View Online:
Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for
requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
 
     1) BY INTERNET:
     2) BY TELEPHONE:
     3) BY E-MAIL*:
www.proxyvote.com
1-800-579-1639
sendmaterial@proxyvote.com

*
If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line.

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 22, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.


How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods


Vote In Person: Many stockholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the Meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
 
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions.
 
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)   Susan D. Aaron
02)   Charley E. Gillispie
03)   Larry N. Middleton  Jr.
04)   Robert  E. Swinehart
   
 

 
The Board  of Directors  recommends   that  you  vote FOR proposals   2,  3 and  4 and  AGAINST proposal   5.
 
2.
Advisory Vote  on  Executive Compensation
 
3.
Amendment  of 2003  Omnibus  Equity Incentive Plan
 
4.
Ratification of Appointment   of BKD, LLP
 
5.
Shareholder  Proposal  to  Declassify Board of Directors
 
6.
In their discretion,  on such other  business  as may properly be brought  before  the  Annual Meeting  or any adjournment   of the Annual  Meeting.
 

ON ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING,  THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN  ACCORDANCE WITH THE BEST JUDGMENT   OF THE PROXIES  NAMED ABOVE. THIS PROXY,  WHEN PROPERLY  EXECUTED,  WILL BE VOTED  AS DIRECTED, OR IF NO DIRECTION  IS INDICATED,  WILL BE VOTED FOR THE FOUR NOMINEES  STATED ABOVE AND FOR PROPOSALS 2, 3 AND 4 AND AGAINST PROPOSAL 5.
 
 

 
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