☐    Preliminary Proxy  Statement

☐    Confidential, for Use of  the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

☐    Definitive   Proxy Statement

☒    Definitive Additional Materials

☐    Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12

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In their discretion, the proxies are authorized to vote for the election of such substitute nominee(s) for directors as such proxies may select in the event that any nominee(s) named herein become unable to serve, and on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” ITEMS 1 THRU 4, AND FOR “ONE YEAR” FOR ITEM 5.

1.   ELECTION OF NINE DIRECTORS.

  A. Thomas Bender

  Colleen E. Jay

  Michael H. Kalkstein

  William A. Kozy

  Jody S. Lindell

  Gary S. Petersmeyer

  Allan E. Rubenstein, M.D.

  Robert S. Weiss

  Stanley Zinberg, M.D.

2.  Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for The Cooper Companies, Inc. for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2017;

3.  Approval of the 2017 Executive Incentive Plan;

4.  Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement;

5.  Advisory vote on the frequency with which executive compensation will be subject to a stockholder advisory vote; and

6.  Transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any continuations, adjournment or postponements thereof.

*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on March 13, 2017

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.

 Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

 For holders as of: January 17, 2017

 Date: March 13, 2017            Time: 8:00 AM PDT

 Location:  The Boardroom at The Rose Hotel

          807 Main Street

          Pleasanton, CA 94566

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:

1. Notice & Proxy Statement      2. Form 10-K

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow       (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.

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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 March 03, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.

—  How To Vote  —

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder 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.

Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow        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 voting instruction form.

 Internal Use   

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

1.    Election of Directors

       Nominees

1A   A. Thomas Bender

1B   Colleen E. Jay

1C   William A. Kozy

1D   Michael H. Kalkstein

1E   Jody S. Lindell

1F   Gary S. Petersmeyer

1G   Allan E. Rubenstein, MD

1H   Robert S. Weiss

1I    Stanley Zinberg, MD

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):

2     Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for The Cooper Companies, Inc. for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2017;

3     Approval of the 2017 Executive Incentive Plan;

4     Advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers as presented in the Proxy Statement;

The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:

5     Advisory vote on the frequency with which executive compensation will be subject to a stockholder advisory vote; and

The Board of Directors does not have a recommendation for voting on the following proposal(s):

6     Transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any continuations, adjournment or postponements thereof.