FORM DEFA14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
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COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to be Held on May 5, 2009
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the materials you should review before you cast your vote are now available.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote

 

             
 
  Meeting Information    
         
 
  Meeting Type:   Annual    
 
  Meeting Date:   05/05/09    
 
  Meeting Time:   10:00 A.M.,EDT    
 
  For holders as of:   03/09/09    
         
 
  Meeting Location:    
         
 
  The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport    
 
  Lindbergh Ballroom, McNamara Terminal    
 
  2501 Worldgateway Place    
 
  Detroit, MI 48242    
         
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 
           
 

How To Vote
 
             
 
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Voting items
    
 
    

THE DIRECTORS RECOMMEND A VOTE “FOR” ITEMS 1 AND 2.
            
 
1.  
To elect as Directors of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company for a term expiring in 2012, the nominees listed below.
            
 
 
  Nominees:            
 
                
   
01) John J. Holland
        
   
02) John F. Meier
        
   
03) John H. Shuey
        
 
                
2.   To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2009.    
 
                
3.   In their discretion, upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any postponement(s) or adjournment(s) thereof.