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On March 26, 2003, the stockholders of Dole Food Company, Inc. approved the going-private merger transaction. As a result, each outstanding share of Dole common stock is convertible into the right to receive $33.50 in cash.
American Stock Transfer and Trust Company has been designated to act as the paying agent for the merger. Please do not send your stock certificates to Dole. All questions should be directed to American Stock Transfer and Trust Company 1-800-937-5449 or via email to: info@amstock.com Their Internet address is: www.amstock.com
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