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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. (LOWE’S LOGO) LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. 1000 LOWE’S BOULEVARD MAIL CODE: NB7IR MOORESVILLE, NC 28117 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: 03/27/09 Date: 05/29/09 Time: 10:00 a.m., EDT Location: Ballantyne Resort 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 Take Exit 61 “Johnston Road” off I-485. See more detailed directions on the back cover of the proxy statement. You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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. R1LWS1

 

- Before You Vote - How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, PROXY STATEMENT AND ANNUAL REPORT 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: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: 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. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before 05/15/09. - How To Vote - Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: 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. 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. R1LWS2

 

Voting Items A Election of Directors — Lowe’s Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the listed nominees. Nominees: 01) Peter C. Browning 02) Marshall O. Larsen 03) Stephen F. Page 04) O. Temple Sloan, Jr. B Proposals of Management — Lowe’s Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR Proposals 2, 3 and 4. 2. To approve amendments to the Company’s 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan. 3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 4. To approve amendments to Lowe’s Articles of Incorporation eliminating all remaining supermajority vote requirements. C Shareholder Proposals — Lowe’s Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST Proposals 5, 6 and 7. 5. Shareholder proposal regarding reincorporating in North Dakota. 6. Shareholder proposal regarding health care reform principles. 7. Shareholder proposal regarding separating the roles of chairman and CEO. R1LWS3

 

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