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BARCODE 1 OF 2 12 15 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on <mtgdate>.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 areavailable to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request apaper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the importantinformation contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: <mtgtype> For holders as of: <recdate> Date: Time: <mtgtime> Location:0000174628_1 R1.0.0.51160 ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. Attn: SYLVIA CHEUNG 32 WIGGINS AVE. BEDFORD, MA 01730 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 Annual Meeting April 19, 2013 June 18, 2013 June 18, 2013 11:30 AM EDT Anika Therapeutics, Inc. 32 Wiggins AvenueBedford, MA 01730
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Sequence ## of # Sequence # 0000 0000 0000 →Voting items 0000174628_3 R1.0.0.51160 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of DirectorsNominees 01 Raymond J. Land 02 John C. Moran The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2, 3 and 4: 2. APPROVAL OF THE ADMANDMENT TO THE ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN 3. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM4. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.