UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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MSCI INC.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials
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.
Shareholder Meeting to be held on 04/02/09
Proxy Materials Available
Notice and Proxy Statement
Annual Report
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 04/02/09
Meeting Time: 2:30 PM EST
For holders as of: 02/03/09
Meeting Location:
MSCI Inc.
750 Seventh Avenue
4th Floor Auditorium
New York, NY 10019
How To Vote
Vote In Person
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Voting items
1. Election of nominees for Director:
MSCI Inc.’s Board recommends a vote “FOR” the nominees listed below:
1a Kenneth M. deRegt
1b Benjamin F. duPont
1c Henry A. Fernandez
1d James P. Gorman
1e Linda H. Riefler
1f Scott M. Sipprelle
1g Rodolphe M. Vallee
MSCI Inc.’s Board recommends a vote “FOR” Proposal 2 below:
2. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor.
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Voting Instructions
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