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Meeting Information Meeting
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Location: Corporate Headquarters
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 CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1680 CAPITAL ONE DR. MCLEAN, VA 22102-3491 |
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Election of Directors: |
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The Board recommends a vote “FOR” the election of the following director nominees |
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| 1a. | Richard D. Fairbank | ||
| 1b. | E.R. Campbell | ||
| 1c. | Bradford H. Warner | ||
| 1d. | Stanley Westreich | ||
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| 2. | Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors of the Corporation for 2009. (The Board recommends a vote “FOR” this proposal) | ||
| 3. | Approval and Adoption of Capital One’s Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan. (The Board recommends a vote “FOR” this proposal) | ||
| 4. | Advisory approval of Capital One’s named executive officer compensation. (The Board recommends a vote “FOR” this proposal) | ||
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