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Caremark Mails Supplemental Disclosures; Shareholder Vote to Be Held on March 16.


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) today mailed supplemental disclosures regarding shareholder appraisal rights Appraisal rights

A right of shareholders in a merger to demand the payment of a fair price for their shares, as determined independently.
 and the structure of fees to its financial advisors in connection with Caremark's planned merger with CVS (1) (Concurrent Versions System) A version control system for Unix that was initially developed as a series of shell scripts in the mid-1980s. CVS maintains the changes between one source code version and another and stores all the changes in one file.  (NYSE: CVS). The disclosures were made pursuant to yesterday's decision by the Delaware Delaware, state, United States
Delaware (dĕl`əwâr, –wər), one of the Middle Atlantic states of the United States, the country's second smallest state (after Rhode Island).
 Court of Chancery court of chancery
n. pl. courts of chancery
A court with jurisdiction in equity.

Noun 1. court of chancery - a court with jurisdiction in equity
chancery
 not to enjoin To direct, require, command, or admonish.

Enjoin connotes a degree of urgency, as when a court enjoins one party in a lawsuit by ordering the person to do, or refrain from doing, something to prevent permanent loss to the other party or parties.
 the CVS/Caremark merger.

Caremark will hold a special meeting of its shareholders to vote on the CVS/Caremark merger on March 16, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. CT. The meeting will be held at the offices of Waller Wal·ler   , Edmund 1606-1687.

English poet known for his harmonious love lyrics, including "Go, Lovely Rose" (1645).

Noun 1. Waller - United States jazz musician (1904-1943)
Fats Waller, Thomas Wright Waller
 Lansden Dortch & Davis at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700, Nashville, Tennessee “Nashville” redirects here. For other uses, see Nashville (disambiguation).
Nashville is the capital and the second most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, after Memphis.
.

The text of the supplemental disclosures, which is available at www.cvscaremarkmerger.com, follows:
    Supplement to Proxy Statement - Your Vote is Very Important

      NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 16, 2007
                  AND NOTICE OF APPRAISAL RIGHTS


Dear Caremark Stockholder:

Pursuant to an order entered by the Delaware Court of Chancery we are sending you this notice to inform you of your right to appraisal rights under Delaware law in connection with the pending merger between CVS Corporation ("CVS") and Caremark Rx, Inc. ("Caremark"). We have also included herein supplemental disclosures concerning the structure of the fees to Caremark's financial advisors. As detailed below, the stockholders meeting will be held on Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week.

Friday

young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe]

See : Servant
, March 16, 2006 to give you time to review these additional disclosures.

On or about January January: see month.  19, 2006, we mailed to you a joint proxy statement/prospectus, included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, file No. 333-139470, filed by CVS with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on January 19, 2007, relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 a special meeting of stockholders of Caremark. Since that time we have sent you several letters detailing the significant near-term near-term
adj.
Of, for, or involving a short period of time in the near future.
 value, as well as long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 strategic and financial benefits arising out of a merger with CVS. On February 13, 2007, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an order postponing, until at least March 9, 2007, the previously scheduled February 20, 2007 Caremark stockholder vote on the merger with CVS. On February 23, 2007, the Delaware Court of Chancery denied a motion to enjoin Caremark's planned merger with CVS and held that a Caremark stockholder vote on the CVS merger may now be held 20 days after Caremark makes supplemental disclosures regarding appraisal rights and the structure of fees to be paid by Caremark to its financial advisors. These supplemental disclosures required by the Delaware Court of Chancery are attached to this notice and update the joint proxy statement/prospectus. The information contained in the attached proxy supplement is incorporated by reference into the joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Caremark is pleased to invite you to attend a special meeting of the stockholders of Caremark Rx, Inc. which will now be held on March 16, 2007 at 8:30 a.m., Central Time, at the offices of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, located at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700, Nashville, Tennessee 37219.

The purpose of the Caremark special meeting is to consider and to vote upon the following proposals:

* a proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as such agreement may be amended a·mend  
v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends

v.tr.
1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive.

2.
 from time to time, the "Merger Agreement") dated as of November 1, 2006, as amended by Amendment No.1 to the Merger Agreement dated January 16, 2007, among CVS, Caremark and Twain MergerSub L.L.C. ("MergerSub"), a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 of CVS formed for the purpose of the merger, and to approve the merger (the "Merger") contemplated by the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which Caremark will be merged with and into MergerSub with MergerSub surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of CVS (which will be renamed CVS/Caremark Corporation); and

* a proposal to approve an adjournment A putting off or postponing of proceedings; an ending or dismissal of further business by a court, legislature, or public official—either temporarily or permanently.  or postponement of the Caremark special meeting, including if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of upon the side of; favorable to; for the advantage of.

See also: favor
 the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger if there are not sufficient votes for that proposal.

The Caremark board of directors has unanimously determined that the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by it, including the Merger, are advisable ad·vis·a·ble  
adj.
Worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent.



ad·visa·bil
 and in the best interests of Caremark and its stockholders, unanimously approved and adopted the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by it, including the Merger, and recommends that the Caremark stockholders vote "FOR" the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger and "FOR" the adjournment or postponement of the Caremark special meeting, including if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of such adoption and approval.

CVS and Caremark cannot complete the merger unless the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement and to approve the Merger is approved by holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Caremark common stock entitled en·ti·tle  
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles
1. To give a name or title to.

2. To furnish with a right or claim to something:
 to vote at the Caremark special meeting.

Your failure to vote will have the same effect as a vote against the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger. Therefore, your vote is very important.

As detailed in the proxy supplement attached to this notice, holders of Caremark common stock will be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the Merger if they comply with procedures described in more detail in the proxy supplement. Merely voting against the adoption of the Merger Agreement will not preserve the right of Caremark stockholders to appraisal under Delaware law; rather, a stockholder wishing to demand appraisal rights must deliver to Caremark, before the special meeting, a separate written demand for appraisal of such stockholder's shares and must hold such shares continuously through the effective time. Also, because a submitted proxy not marked "against" or "abstain" will be voted "for" the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement, the submission of a proxy not marked "against" or "abstain" will result in the waiver The voluntary surrender of a known right; conduct supporting an inference that a particular right has been relinquished.

The term waiver is used in many legal contexts.
 of appraisal rights. Caremark stockholders who hold shares in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee nominee n. 1) a person or entity who is requested or named to act for another, such as an agent or trustee. 2) a potential successor to another's rights under a contract.  must instruct in·struct  
v. in·struct·ed, in·struct·ing, in·structs

v.tr.
1. To provide with knowledge, especially in a methodical way. See Synonyms at teach.

2. To give orders to; direct.

v.
 their nominee to take the steps set forth in the proxy supplement to properly demand appraisal for their shares.

The close of business on January 15, 2007 has been fixed as the record date, which is referred to as the Caremark record date, for the determination of Caremark stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Caremark special meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the Caremark special meeting. Only holders of record of Caremark common stock at the close of business on the Caremark record date are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Caremark special meeting. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the Caremark special meeting will be available for examination by any of Caremark's stockholders at Caremark's headquarters at 211 Commerce Street, Suite 800, Nashville, Tennessee 37201 for purposes pertaining per·tain  
intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains
1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident.

2.
 to the Caremark special meeting, during normal business hours BUSINESS HOURS. The time of the day during which business is transacted. In respect to the time of presentment and demand of bills and notes, business hours generally range through the whole day down to the hours of rest in the evening, except when the paper is payable it a bank or by a , for a period of 10 days before the Caremark special meeting, and at the time and place of the Caremark special meeting.

We direct your attention to the proxy supplement accompanying this notice for more detailed information regarding appraisal rights and the structure of fees to Caremark's financial advisors. You are also encouraged to read the entire above-mentioned joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully, including the Merger Agreement, which is included as Annex an·nex  
tr.v. an·nexed, an·nex·ing, an·nex·es
1. To append or attach, especially to a larger or more significant thing.

2.
 A to the joint proxy statement/prospectus, and " Risk Factors " beginning on page 27 of the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as the supplemental disclosure on Form 8-K Form 8-K

The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock.


Form 8-K

See 8-K.
 made by Caremark on February 12, 2007.

SO THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE REPRESENTED WHETHER OR NOT YOU ATTEND THE CAREMARK SPECIAL MEETING, PLEASE VOTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY (1) ACCESSING THE INTERNET WEBSITE SPECIFIED ON YOUR WHITE PROXY CARD A proxy card is an easily-acquired or home-made substitute for a collectible card. A proxy is used when a collectible card game player does not own a card, and it would be impractical for such purposes to acquire the card. ; (2) CALLING THE TOLL-FREE NUMBER SPECIFIED ON YOUR WHITE PROXY CARD; OR (3) SIGNING, DATING AND MAILING THE ENCLOSED en·close   also in·close
tr.v. en·closed, en·clos·ing, en·clos·es
1. To surround on all sides; close in.

2. To fence in so as to prevent common use: enclosed the pasture.
 WHITE PROXY CARD SO THAT YOUR SHARES MAY BE REPRESENTED AT THE CAREMARK SPECIAL MEETING. YOU MAY REVOKE To annul or make void by recalling or taking back; to cancel, rescind, repeal, or reverse.


revoke v. to annul or cancel an act, particularly a statement, document, or promise, as if it no longer existed.
 YOUR PROXY AT ANY TIME BEFORE IT IS VOTED AT THE CAREMARK SPECIAL MEETING BY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. REMEMBER, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, SO PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY.
                       By Order of the Board of Directors,
                       /s/ E. Mac Crawford
                       E. Mac Crawford
                       Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer


This supplement is dated February 24, 2007, and is first being mailed to Caremark stockholders on February 24, 2007.
                           PROXY SUPPLEMENT


The following supplemental disclosures required by the Delaware Court of Chancery update the joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, file No. 333-139470, filed by CVS with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and declared effective by the SEC on January 19, 2007. The information contained in the attached proxy supplement is incorporated by reference into the above-mentioned joint proxy statement/prospectus.

We urge you to read carefully this proxy supplement, together with the joint proxy statement/prospectus and the supplemental disclosure on Form 8-K made by Caremark on February 12, 2007. The information contained in this proxy supplement replaces and supersedes any inconsistent information in the joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Caremark's Financial Advisors

Under the terms of separate letter agreements, Caremark has agreed to pay its financial advisors, UBS UBS Union Bank of Switzerland
UBS United Bible Societies
UBS United Blood Services
UBS United Buying Service
UBS Used Bookstore
UBS University Business Services
UBS Universal Building Society (UK)
UBS Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System
 Securities LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 ("UBS") and J.P. Morgan Morgan, American family of financiers and philanthropists.

Junius Spencer Morgan, 1813–90, b. West Springfield, Mass., prospered at investment banking.
 Securities Inc. ("JPMorgan") customary fees customary fee,
n the fee level determined by the administrator of a dental benefits plan from actual submitted fees for a specific dental procedure to establish the maximum benefit payable under a given plan for that specific procedure.
 for their financial advisory services advisory services

advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal
 in connection with the merger with CVS (the "Merger"), portions of which were payable in connection with their opinions and significant portions of which are contingent upon Adj. 1. contingent upon - determined by conditions or circumstances that follow; "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"
contingent on, dependant on, dependant upon, dependent on, dependent upon, depending on, contingent
 the completion of the Merger. Specifically, Caremark has agreed to pay each of UBS and JPMorgan $1.5 million in connection with its opinion and an additional $17.5 million upon the completion of the Merger. Caremark may also pay each of UBS and JPMorgan an additional fee of $1 million, in its discretion. Further, Caremark has agreed to pay each of UBS and JPMorgan a termination fee termination fee

The one-time charge for terminating or transferring an individual retirement account. If a financial institution charges a termination fee, the fee must be spelled out in the original agreement that is signed when the account is opened.
 if a transaction with CVS is not completed and Caremark receives a termination fee from CVS with respect to the transaction.

If, within a specified period, Caremark enters into an agreement with respect to, or completes, a merger, business combination, acquisition or other extraordinary corporate transaction with a third party other than CVS (including, without limitation, Express Scripts), UBS and JPMorgan will each be entitled to the same transaction fees with respect to the alternative transaction as would have been received upon the completion of the Merger with CVS. Under the terms of the UBS and JPMorgan engagement letters, the right of UBS and JPMorgan to receive such an alternative transaction fee only arose if a transaction with CVS was publicly announced prior to the completion of such alternative transaction. Any termination fee paid to UBS or JPMorgan with respect to the CVS transaction will be offset against any transaction fee paid or payable to such financial advisor in connection with an alternative transaction.

Appraisal Rights

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 with, an opinion of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued on February 23, 2007, if the Merger is completed, holders of shares of Caremark common stock are entitled to appraisal rights under Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which is referred to as Section 262, provided that they comply with the conditions established by Section 262. Holders exercising appraisal rights in respect of shares of Caremark common stock held as of the dividend record date will be entitled to receive the special cash dividend (the "Special Dividend") in the amount of $6.00 per share of Caremark common stock payable contingent upon the Merger and such Special Dividend to be paid at or immediately prior to the Effective Time. The Delaware Court of Chancery in the opinion referred to above ruled that the Special Dividend is fundamentally cash consideration paid to Caremark stockholders in connection with the Merger. As a result, any amount awarded to such a holder should either be reduced by the amount of the Special Dividend paid to such holder or the payment of the Special Dividend should be taken into account in determining the fair value of Caremark at the Effective Time. Any holder of shares of Caremark common stock who has duly demanded and perfected appraisal in compliance with Section 262 will not, after the Effective Time, be entitled to receive any shares of CVS common stock in respect of the Merger. Stockholders who receive cash as a result of the exercise of appraisal rights will recognize taxable gain Taxable Gain

The portion of a sale that is liable to taxation.

Notes:
When redistributing mutual fund shares that have increased in value, returns may be subject to taxation.
See also: Capital gain, Income Tax
 or loss for federal income tax purposes.

Section 262 is reprinted in its entirety The whole, in contradistinction to a moiety or part only. When land is conveyed to Husband and Wife, they do not take by moieties, but both are seised of the entirety.  as Appendix A to this supplement. The following discussion is not a complete statement of the law relating to appraisal rights and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Appendix A. This discussion and Appendix A should be reviewed carefully by any holder who wishes to exercise statutory appraisal rights or who wishes to preserve the right to do so, as failure to comply with the procedures set forth herein or therein will result in the loss of appraisal rights.

A record holder of shares of Caremark common stock who makes the demand described below with respect to such shares, who continuously is the record holder of such shares through the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), who otherwise complies with the statutory requirements of Section 262 and who neither votes in favor of the Merger nor consents thereto there·to  
adv.
1. To that, this, or it.

2. Archaic In addition to that; furthermore.


thereto
Adverb

Formal

1. to that or it

2.
 in writing will be entitled to an appraisal by the Delaware Court of Chancery (the "Delaware Court") of the fair value of his or her shares of Caremark common stock. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED A PROXY VOTING Proxy voting is the delegation to another member of a voting body of that member's power to vote in his absence. It is essentially synonymous to delegated voting.

Proxy voting is commonly used in corporations for voting by members or shareholders, because it allows members
 IN FAVOR OF THE MERGER AND WISH TO EXERCISE APPRAISAL RIGHTS, YOU MUST REVOKE YOUR PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED PROXY IN ORDER TO VALIDLY EXERCISE APPRAISAL RIGHTS. INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVOKING YOUR PROXY ARE SET FORTH IN THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS MAILED TO CAREMARK STOCKHOLDERS ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 19, 2007. All references in this summary of appraisal rights to a "stockholder" or "holders of shares of Caremark common stock" are to the record holder or holders of shares of Caremark common stock. Except as set forth herein, stockholders of Caremark will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the Merger.

Under Section 262, where a merger is to be submitted for approval at a meeting of stockholders, such as the special meeting of Caremark stockholders to consider the Merger (the "Caremark Special Meeting"), not less than 20 days prior to the meeting a constituent CONSTITUENT. He who gives authority to another to act for him. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 893.
     2. The constituent is bound with whatever his attorney does by virtue of his authority.
 corporation must notify each of the holders of its stock for whom appraisal rights are available that such appraisal rights are available and include in each such notice a copy of Section 262. This supplement shall constitute such notice to the record holders of Caremark common stock.

Holders of shares of Caremark common stock who desire to exercise their appraisal rights must not vote in favor of the Merger and must deliver a separate written demand for appraisal to Caremark prior to the vote by the Caremark stockholders on the Merger. A demand for appraisal must be executed by or on behalf of the stockholder of record and must reasonably inform Caremark of the identity of the stockholder of record and that such stockholder intends thereby to demand appraisal of the Caremark common stock. A proxy or vote against the Merger will not by itself constitute such a demand. Within ten days after the Effective Time, Caremark must provide notice of the Effective Time to all Caremark stockholders who have complied with Section 262 and who have not voted in favor of or consented to the Merger.

A stockholder who elects to exercise appraisal rights should mail or deliver his or her written demand to Caremark's Corporate Secretary at Caremark Rx, Inc., 211 Commerce Street, Suite 800, Nashville, Tennessee 37201.

A person having a beneficial interest in shares of Caremark common stock that are held of record in the name of another person, such as a broker, fiduciary fiduciary (fĭd`shēĕ'rē), in law, a person who is obliged to discharge faithfully a responsibility of trust toward another. , depositary DEPOSITARY, contracts. He with whom a deposit is confided or made.
     2. It is, the essence of the contract of deposits that it should be gratuitous on the part 'of the depositary. 9 M. R. 470.
 or other nominee, must act promptly to cause the record holder to follow the steps summarized herein properly and in a timely manner to perfect appraisal rights. If the shares of Caremark common stock are owned of record by a person other than the beneficial owner Beneficial Owner

A person who enjoys the benefits of ownership even though title is in another name.

Notes:
For example, when shares of a mutual fund are held by a custodian bank or when securities are held by a broker in street name, the true owner is the beneficial
, including a broker, fiduciary (such as a trustee, guardian or custodian bailee (custodian) n. a person with whom some article is left, usually pursuant to a contract (called a "contract of bailment"), who is responsible for the safe return of the article to the owner when the contract is fulfilled. ), depositary or other nominee, such demand must be executed by or for the record owner Record Owner

The stockholder of record as distinguished from the beneficial owner.
. If the shares of Caremark common stock are owned of record by more than one person, as in a joint tenancy A type of ownership of real or Personal Property by two or more persons in which each owns an undivided interest in the whole.

In estate law, joint tenancy is a special form of ownership by two or more persons of the same property.
 or tenancy in common A form of concurrent ownership of real property in which two or more persons possess the property simultaneously; it can be created by deed, will, or operation of law. , such demand must be executed by or for all joint owners joint owners nplcopropietarios mpl . An authorized au·thor·ize  
tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es
1. To grant authority or power to.

2. To give permission for; sanction:
 agent, including an agent for two or more joint owners, may execute the demand for appraisal for a stockholder of record; however, the agent must identify the record owner and expressly disclose the fact that, in exercising the demand, such person is acting as agent for the record owner. If a stockholder holds shares of Caremark common stock through a broker who in turn holds the shares through a central securities depository The place where a deposit is placed and kept, e.g., a bank, savings and loan institution, credit union, or trust company. A place where something is deposited or stored as for safekeeping or convenience, e.g., a safety deposit box.  nominee such as Cede & Co., a demand for appraisal of such shares must be made by or on behalf of the depository nominee and must identify the depository nominee as record holder.

Within 120 days after the Effective Time, either Caremark or any stockholder who has complied with the required conditions of Section 262 may file a petition in the Delaware Court, with a copy served on Caremark in the case of a petition filed by a stockholder, demanding a determination of the fair value of the shares of all dissenting dis·sent  
intr.v. dis·sent·ed, dis·sent·ing, dis·sents
1. To differ in opinion or feeling; disagree.

2. To withhold assent or approval.

n.
1.
 stockholders. There is no present intent on the part of Caremark to file an appraisal petition and stockholders seeking to exercise appraisal rights should not assume that Caremark will file such a petition or that Caremark will initiate any negotiations with respect to the fair value of such shares. Accordingly, holders of Caremark common stock who desire to have their shares appraised should initiate any petitions necessary for the perfection Perfection
Giotto’s O

perfect circle drawn effortlessly by Giotto. [Ital. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 463]

golden mean

or section
 of their appraisal rights within the time periods and in the manner prescribed pre·scribe  
v. pre·scribed, pre·scrib·ing, pre·scribes

v.tr.
1. To set down as a rule or guide; enjoin. See Synonyms at dictate.

2. To order the use of (a medicine or other treatment).
 in Section 262. Within 120 days after the Effective Time, any Caremark stockholder who has theretofore there·to·fore  
adv.
Until that time; before that.

Adv. 1. theretofore - up to that time; "they had not done any work theretofore"
 complied with the applicable provisions of Section 262 will be entitled, upon written request, to receive from Caremark a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares of Caremark common stock not voting in favor of the Merger and with respect to which demands for appraisal were received by Caremark and the number of holders of such shares. Such statement must be mailed within ten days after the written request therefor there·for  
adv.
For that: ordering goods and enclosing payment therefor.

Adv. 1. therefor
 has been received by Caremark.

If a petition for an appraisal is timely filed, at the hearing on such petition, the Delaware Court will determine which stockholders are entitled to appraisal rights. The Delaware Court may require the stockholders who have demanded an appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates to submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery chancery: see equity.
chancery

Court of public record and archive of state documents. The chancery system of the Roman Empire served as the model for the royal chanceries of medieval France and Germany.
 for notation notation: see arithmetic and musical notation.


How a system of numbers, phrases, words or quantities is written or expressed. Positional notation is the location and value of digits in a numbering system, such as the decimal or binary system.
 thereon there·on  
adv.
1. On or upon this, that, or it.

2. Archaic Following that immediately; thereupon.

Adv. 1. thereon - on that; "text and commentary thereon"
on it, on that
 of the pendency Pend´en`cy

n. 1. The quality or state of being pendent or suspended.
2. The quality or state of being undecided, or in continuance; suspense; as, the pendency of a suit s>.
 of the appraisal proceedings; and if any stockholder fails to comply with such direction, the Delaware Court may dismiss the proceedings as to such stockholder. Where proceedings are not dismissed, the Delaware Court will appraise appraise v. to professionally evaluate the value of property including real estate, jewelry, antique furniture, securities, or in certain cases the loss of value (or cost of replacement) due to damage.  the shares of Caremark common stock owned by such stockholders, determining the fair value of such shares exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the Merger, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon the amount determined to be the fair value (but taking into account the prior receipt of the Special Dividend).

Although Caremark believes that the CVS common stock to be received as consideration in the Merger (the "Merger Consideration") is fair, no representation is made as to the outcome of the appraisal of fair value as determined by the Delaware Court and stockholders should recognize that such an appraisal could result in a determination of a value higher or lower than, or the same as, the Merger Consideration. Moreover, Caremark does not anticipate offering more than the Merger Consideration to any stockholder exercising appraisal rights and reserves the right to assert, in any appraisal proceeding, that, for purposes of Section 262, the "fair value" of a share of Caremark common stock is less than the Merger Consideration. In determining "fair value", the Delaware Court is required to take into account all relevant factors. In Weinberger v. UOP (micro OPeration) The "u" is the substitute letter for the µ symbol. See microinstruction. , Inc. the Delaware Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Delaware is the sole appellate court in the United States' state of Delaware. Because Delaware is a popular haven for corporations, the Court has developed a worldwide reputation as a respected source of corporate law decisions, particularly in the area of  discussed the factors that could be considered in determining fair value in an appraisal proceeding, stating that "proof of value by any techniques or methods which are generally considered acceptable in the financial community and otherwise admissible (algorithm) admissible - A description of a search algorithm that is guaranteed to find a minimal solution path before any other solution paths, if a solution exists. An example of an admissible search algorithm is A* search.  in court" should be considered and that "[f]air price obviously requires consideration of all relevant factors involving the value of a company." The Delaware Supreme Court has stated that in making this determination of fair value the court must consider market value, asset value, dividends, earnings prospects, the nature of the enterprise and any other facts which could be ascertained as·cer·tain  
tr.v. as·cer·tained, as·cer·tain·ing, as·cer·tains
1. To discover with certainty, as through examination or experimentation. See Synonyms at discover.

2.
 as of the date of the Merger which throw any light on future prospects of the merged corporation. Section 262 provides that fair value is to be "exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger." In Cede & Co. v. Technicolor, Inc., the Delaware Supreme Court stated that such exclusion is a "narrow exclusion [that] does not encompass known elements of value," but which rather applies only to the speculative elements of value arising from such accomplishment or expectation. In Weinberger, the Delaware Supreme Court construed Section 262 to mean that "elements of future value, including the nature of the enterprise, which are known or susceptible of proof as of the date of the merger and not the product of speculation, may be considered."

The cost of the appraisal proceeding may be determined by the Delaware Court and taxed against the parties as the Delaware Court deems equitable equitable adj. 1) just, based on fairness and not legal technicalities. 2) refers to positive remedies (orders to do something, not money damages) employed by the courts to solve disputes or give relief. (See: equity)


EQUITABLE.
 in the circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
     2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
. However, costs do not include attorneys' and expert witness fees. Each dissenting stockholder is responsible for his or her attorneys' and expert witness expenses, although, upon application of a dissenting stockholder of Caremark, the Delaware Court may order that all or a portion of the expenses incurred by any dissenting stockholder in connection with the appraisal proceeding, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and the fees and expenses of experts, be charged pro rata [Latin, Proportionately.] A phrase that describes a division made according to a certain rate, percentage, or share.

In a Bankruptcy case, when the debtor is insolvent, creditors generally agree to accept a pro rata share of what is owed to them.
 against the value of all shares of stock entitled to appraisal.

Any holder of shares of Caremark common stock who has duly demanded appraisal in compliance with Section 262 will not, after the Effective Time, be entitled to vote for any purpose any shares subject to such demand or to receive payment of dividends or other distributions on such shares, except for dividends or distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date prior to the Effective Time.

At any time within 60 days after the Effective Time, any stockholder will have the right to withdraw such demand for appraisal and to accept the terms offered in the Merger; after this period, the stockholder may withdraw such demand for appraisal only with the consent of Caremark. If no petition for appraisal is filed with the Delaware Court within 120 days after the Effective Time, stockholders' rights to appraisal shall cease, and all holders of shares of Caremark common stock will be entitled to receive the Merger Consideration. Inasmuch as in·as·much as  
conj.
1. Because of the fact that; since.

2. To the extent that; insofar as.


inasmuch as
conj

1. since; because

2.
 Caremark has no obligation to file such a petition, and Caremark has no present intention to do so, any holder of shares of Caremark common stock who desires such a petition to be filed is advised to file it on a timely basis. Any stockholder may withdraw such stockholder's demand for appraisal by delivering to Caremark a written withdrawal of his or her demand for appraisal and acceptance of the merger consideration, except (i) that any such attempt to withdraw made more than 60 days after the Effective Time will require written approval of Caremark and (ii) that no appraisal proceeding in the Delaware Court shall be dismissed as to any stockholder without the approval of the Delaware Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon such terms as the Delaware Court deems just.
                            APPENDIX A
               GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF DELAWARE
                 SECTION 262 -- APPRAISAL RIGHTS


(a) Any stockholder of a corporation of this State who holds shares of stock on the date of the making of a demand pursuant to subsection subsection
Noun

any of the smaller parts into which a section may be divided

Noun 1. subsection - a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e.
 (d) of this section with respect to such shares, who continuously holds such shares through the effective date of the merger or consolidation, who has otherwise complied with subsection (d) of this section and who has neither voted in favor of the merger or consolidation nor consented thereto in writing pursuant to u 228 of this title shall be entitled to an appraisal by the Court of Chancery of the fair value of the stockholder's shares of stock under the circumstances described in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. As used in this section, the word "stockholder" means a holder of record of stock in a stock corporation and also a member of record of a nonstock corporation; the words "stock" and "share" mean and include what is ordinarily or·di·nar·i·ly  
adv.
1. As a general rule; usually: ordinarily home by six.

2. In the commonplace or usual manner: ordinarily dressed pedestrians on the street.
 meant by those words and also membership or membership interest of a member of a nonstock corporation; and the words "depository receipt Depository Receipt

A negotiable financial instrument issued by a bank to represents a foreign company's publicly traded securities. The depository receipt trades on a local stock exchange.
" mean a receipt or other instrument issued by a depository representing an interest in one or more shares, or fractions thereof, solely of stock of a corporation, which stock is deposited with the depository.

(b) Appraisal rights shall be available for the shares of any class or series of stock of a constituent corporation in a merger or consolidation to be effected pursuant to u 251 (other than a merger effected pursuant to u 251(g) of this title), u 252, u 254, u 257, u 258, u 263 or u 264 of this title:
      (1) Provided, however, that no appraisal rights under this
      section shall be available for the shares of any class or series
      of stock, which stock, or depository receipts in respect
      thereof, at the record date fixed to determine the stockholders
      entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the meeting of
      stockholders to act upon the agreement of merger or
      consolidation, were either (i) listed on a national securities
      exchange or designated as a national market system security on
      an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of
      Securities Dealers, Inc. or (ii) held of record by more than
      2,000 holders; and further provided that no appraisal rights
      shall be available for any shares of stock of the constituent
      corporation surviving a merger if the merger did not require for
      its approval the vote of the stockholders of the surviving
      corporation as provided in subsection (f) of ss. 251 of this
      title.

      (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, appraisal
      rights under this section shall be available for the shares of
      any class or series of stock of a constituent corporation if the
      holders thereof are required by the terms of an agreement of
      merger or consolidation pursuant to ss.ss. 251, 252, 254, 257,
      258, 263 and 264 of this title to accept for such stock anything
      except:

          a. Shares of stock of the corporation surviving or resulting
          from such merger or consolidation, or depository receipts in
          respect thereof;

          b. Shares of stock of any other corporation, or depository
          receipts in respect thereof, which shares of stock (or
          depository receipts in respect thereof) or depository
          receipts at the effective date of the merger or
          consolidation will be either listed on a national securities
          exchange or designated as a national market system security
          on an interdealer quotation system by the National
          Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or held of record by
          more than 2,000 holders;

          c. Cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional
          depository receipts described in the foregoing
          subparagraphs a. and b. of this paragraph; or

          d. Any combination of the shares of stock, depository
          receipts and cash in lieu of fractional shares or fractional
          depository receipts described in the foregoing
          subparagraphs a., b. and c. of this paragraph.

      (3) In the event all of the stock of a subsidiary Delaware
      corporation party to a merger effected under ss. 253 of this
      title is not owned by the parent corporation immediately prior
      to the merger, appraisal rights shall be available for the
      shares of the subsidiary Delaware corporation.


(c) Any corporation may provide in its certificate of incorporation certificate of incorporation n. some states issue a certificate to prove a corporation's existence upon the filing of Articles of Incorporation. In most states the Articles are sufficient proof.  that appraisal rights under this section shall be available for the shares of any class or series of its stock as a result of an amendment to its certificate of incorporation, any merger or consolidation in which the corporation is a constituent corporation or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation. If the certificate of incorporation contains such a provision, the procedures of this section, including those set forth in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, shall apply as nearly as is practicable practicable adj. when something can be done or performed. .

(d) Appraisal rights shall be perfected as follows:
      (1) If a proposed merger or consolidation for which appraisal
      rights are provided under this section is to be submitted for
      approval at a meeting of stockholders, the corporation, not less
      than 20 days prior to the meeting, shall notify each of its
      stockholders who was such on the record date for such meeting
      with respect to shares for which appraisal rights are available
      pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) hereof that appraisal rights
      are available for any or all of the shares of the constituent
      corporations, and shall include in such notice a copy of this
      section. Each stockholder electing to demand the appraisal of
      such stockholder's shares shall deliver to the corporation,
      before the taking of the vote on the merger or consolidation, a
      written demand for appraisal of such stockholder's shares. Such
      demand will be sufficient if it reasonably informs the
      corporation of the identity of the stockholder and that the
      stockholder intends thereby to demand the appraisal of such
      stockholder's shares. A proxy or vote against the merger or
      consolidation shall not constitute such a demand. A stockholder
      electing to take such action must do so by a separate written
      demand as herein provided. Within 10 days after the effective
      date of such merger or consolidation, the surviving or resulting
      corporation shall notify each stockholder of each constituent
      corporation who has complied with this subsection and has not
      voted in favor of or consented to the merger or consolidation of
      the date that the merger or consolidation has become effective;
      or

      (2) If the merger or consolidation was approved pursuant to
      ss. 228 or ss. 253 of this title, then either a constituent
      corporation before the effective date of the merger or
      consolidation or the surviving or resulting corporation within
      10 days thereafter shall notify each of the holders of any class
      or series of stock of such constituent corporation who are
      entitled to appraisal rights of the approval of the merger or
      consolidation and that appraisal rights are available for any or
      all shares of such class or series of stock of such constituent
      corporation, and shall include in such notice a copy of this
      section. Such notice may, and, if given on or after the
      effective date of the merger or consolidation, shall, also
      notify such stockholders of the effective date of the merger or
      consolidation. Any stockholder entitled to appraisal rights may,
      within 20 days after the date of mailing of such notice, demand
      in writing from the surviving or resulting corporation the
      appraisal of such holder's shares. Such demand will be
      sufficient if it reasonably informs the corporation of the
      identity of the stockholder and that the stockholder intends
      thereby to demand the appraisal of such holder's shares. If such
      notice did not notify stockholders of the effective date of the
      merger or consolidation, either (i) each such constituent
      corporation shall send a second notice before the effective date
      of the merger or consolidation notifying each of the holders of
      any class or series of stock of such constituent corporation
      that are entitled to appraisal rights of the effective date of
      the merger or consolidation or (ii) the surviving or resulting
      corporation shall send such a second notice to all such holders
      on or within 10 days after such effective date; provided,
      however, that if such second notice is sent more than 20 days
      following the sending of the first notice, such second notice
      need only be sent to each stockholder who is entitled to
      appraisal rights and who has demanded appraisal of such holder's
      shares in accordance with this subsection. An affidavit of the
      secretary or assistant secretary or of the transfer agent of the
      corporation that is required to give either notice that such
      notice has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima
      facie evidence of the facts stated therein. For purposes of
      determining the stockholders entitled to receive either notice,
      each constituent corporation may fix, in advance, a record date
      that shall be not more than 10 days prior to the date the notice
      is given, provided, that if the notice is given on or after the
      effective date of the merger or consolidation, the record date
      shall be such effective date. If no record date is fixed and the
      notice is given prior to the effective date, the record date
      shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day
      on which the notice is given.


(e) Within 120 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, the surviving or resulting corporation or any stockholder who has complied with subsections (a) and (d) hereof here·of  
adv.
Of this.


hereof
Adverb

Formal or law of or concerning this

Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic"
 and who is otherwise entitled to appraisal rights, may file a petition in the Court of Chancery demanding a determination of the value of the stock of all such stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time within 60 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, any stockholder shall have the right to withdraw such stockholder's demand for appraisal and to accept the terms offered upon the merger or consolidation. Within 120 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, any stockholder who has complied with the requirements of subsections (a) and (d) hereof, upon written request, shall be entitled to receive from the corporation surviving the merger or resulting from the consolidation a statement setting forth the aggregate number of shares not voted in favor of the merger or consolidation and with respect to which demands for appraisal have been received and the aggregate number of holders of such shares. Such written statement shall be mailed to the stockholder within 10 days after such stockholder's written request for such a statement is received by the surviving or resulting corporation or within 10 days after expiration EXPIRATION. Cessation; end. As, the expiration of, a lease, of a contract, or statute.
     2. In general, the expiration of a contract puts an end to all the engagements of the parties, except to those which arise from the non- fulfillment of obligations created
 of the period for delivery of demands for appraisal under subsection (d) hereof, whichever is later.

(f) Upon the filing of any such petition by a stockholder, service of a copy thereof shall be made upon the surviving or resulting corporation, which shall within 20 days after such service file in the office of the Register in Chancery in which the petition was filed a duly verified ver·i·fy  
tr.v. ver·i·fied, ver·i·fy·ing, ver·i·fies
1. To prove the truth of by presentation of evidence or testimony; substantiate.

2.
 list containing the names and addresses of all stockholders who have demanded payment for their shares and with whom agreements as to the value of their shares have not been reached by the surviving or resulting corporation. If the petition shall be filed by the surviving or resulting corporation, the petition shall be accompanied by such a duly verified list. The Register in Chancery, if so ordered by the Court, shall give notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing of such petition by registered or certified mail certified mail
n.
Uninsured first-class mail for which proof of delivery is obtained.

certified mail (US) nEinschreiben nt 
 to the surviving or resulting corporation and to the stockholders shown on the list at the addresses therein stated. Such notice shall also be given by 1 or more publications at least 1 week before the day of the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Wilmington, Delaware Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River.  or such publication as the Court deems advisable. The forms of the notices by mail and by publication shall be approved by the Court, and the costs thereof shall be borne by the surviving or resulting corporation.

(g) At the hearing on such petition, the Court shall determine the stockholders who have complied with this section and who have become entitled to appraisal rights. The Court may require the stockholders who have demanded an appraisal for their shares and who hold stock represented by certificates to submit their certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery for notation thereon of the pendency of the appraisal proceedings; and if any stockholder fails to comply with such direction, the Court may dismiss the proceedings as to such stockholder.

(h) After determining the stockholders entitled to an appraisal, the Court shall appraise the shares, determining their fair value exclusive of any element of value arising from the accomplishment or expectation of the merger or consolidation, together with a fair rate of interest, if any, to be paid upon the amount determined to be the fair value. In determining such fair value, the Court shall take into account all relevant factors. In determining the fair rate of interest, the Court may consider all relevant factors, including the rate of interest which the surviving or resulting corporation would have had to pay to borrow money during the pendency of the proceeding. Upon application by the surviving or resulting corporation or by any stockholder entitled to participate in the appraisal proceeding, the Court may, in its discretion, permit discovery or other pretrial pre·tri·al  
n.
A proceeding held before an official trial, especially to clarify points of law and facts.

adj.
1. Of or relating to a pretrial.

2.
 proceedings and may proceed to trial upon the appraisal prior to the final determination of the stockholder entitled to an appraisal. Any stockholder whose name appears on the list filed by the surviving or resulting corporation pursuant to subsection (f) of this section and who has submitted such stockholder's certificates of stock to the Register in Chancery, if such is required, may participate fully in all proceedings until it is finally determined that such stockholder is not entitled to appraisal rights under this section.

(i) The Court shall direct the payment of the fair value of the shares, together with interest, if any, by the surviving or resulting corporation to the stockholders entitled thereto. Interest may be simple or compound, as the Court may direct. Payment shall be so made to each such stockholder, in the case of holders of uncertificated stock forthwith Immediately; promptly; without delay; directly; within a reasonable time under the circumstances of the case.


forthwith adv. a term found in contracts, court orders, and statutes, meaning as soon as it can be reasonably done.
, and the case of holders of shares represented by certificates upon the surrender to the corporation of the certificates representing such stock. The Court's decree decree, in law, decision of a suit in a court of equity. It is the counterpart in equity of the judgment in a court of law, although in those jurisdictions where law and equity have merged, judgment is sometimes used to include both.  may be enforced as other decrees in the Court of Chancery may be enforced, whether such surviving or resulting corporation be a corporation of this State or of any state.

(j) The costs of the proceeding may be determined by the Court and taxed upon the parties as the Court deems equitable in the circumstances. Upon application of a stockholder, the Court may order all or a portion of the expenses incurred by any stockholder in connection with the appraisal proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees attorney's fee n. the payment for legal services. It can take several forms: 1) hourly charge, 2) flat fee for the performance of a particular service (like $250 to write a will), 3) contingent fee (such as one-third of the gross recovery, and nothing if there is no  and the fees and expenses of experts, to be charged pro rata against the value of all the shares entitled to an appraisal.

(k) From and after the effective date of the merger or consolidation, no stockholder who has demanded appraisal rights as provided in subsection (d) of this section shall be entitled to vote such stock for any purpose or to receive payment of dividends or other distributions on the stock (except dividends or other distributions payable to stockholders of record at a date which is prior to the effective date of the merger or consolidation); provided, however, that if no petition for an appraisal shall be filed within the time provided in subsection (e) of this section, or if such stockholder shall deliver to the surviving or resulting corporation a written withdrawal of such stockholder's demand for an appraisal and an acceptance of the merger or consolidation, either within 60 days after the effective date of the merger or consolidation as provided in subsection (e) of this section or thereafter with the written approval of the corporation, then the right of such stockholder to an appraisal shall cease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no appraisal proceeding in the Court of Chancery shall be dismissed as to any stockholder without the approval of the Court, and such approval may be conditioned upon such terms as the Court deems just.

(l) The shares of the surviving or resulting corporation to which the shares of such objecting stockholders would have been converted had they assented to the merger or consolidation shall have the status of authorized and unissued shares of the surviving or resulting corporation.

About Caremark

Caremark is a leading pharmaceutical services company, providing through its affiliates comprehensive drug benefit services to over 2,000 health plan sponsors and their plan participants Plan participants

Employees or other beneficiaries who are eligible to receive benefits from a company's employee benefit plan.
 throughout the U.S. The company's clients include corporate health plans, managed care organizations, insurance companies, unions, government agencies and other funded benefit plans. In addition, Caremark is a national provider of drug benefits to eligible beneficiaries under the Medicare Medicare, national health insurance program in the United States for persons aged 65 and over and the disabled. It was established in 1965 with passage of the Social Security Amendments and is now run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Part D program. The company operates a national retail pharmacy pharmacy, art of compounding and dispensing drugs and medication. The term is also applied to an establishment used for such purposes. Until modern times medication was prepared and dispensed by the physician himself. In the 18th cent.  network with over 60,000 participating pharmacies This article is a list of major pharmacies (also known as chemists and drugstores) by country. Australia
Pharmacies in Australia are mostly independently-owned by pharmacists, often operated as franchises of retail brands offered by the three major
, seven mail service pharmacies, the industry's only FDA-regulated repackaging plant and 21 licensed specialty pharmacies for delivery of advanced medications to individuals with chronic or genetic diseases and disorders.

Additional information about Caremark is available at www.caremark.com and at www.cvscaremarkmerger.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.


This document contains certain forward-looking statements about Caremark and CVS. When used in this document, the words "anticipates", "may", "can", "believes", "expects", "projects", "intends", "likely", "will", "to be" and any similar expressions and any other statements that are not historical facts, in each case as they relate to Caremark, CVS or the combined company or the transaction, are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the merger, information about the combined company, including anticipated accretion The act of adding portions of soil to the soil already in possession of the owner by gradual deposition through the operation of natural causes.

The growth of the value of a particular item given to a person as a specific bequest under the provisions of a will between the
, return on equity, cost synergies Cost Synergy

In the context of mergers, cost synergy is the savings in operating costs expected after two companies, who compliment each other's strengths, join.

Notes:
The savings in operating costs usually come in the form of laying off employees.
, incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged.

Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost.
 revenues, new products and offerings, cash flows, combined operating and financial data, including future financial and operating results, the combined company's objectives, plans and expectations, the likelihood of satisfaction of certain closing conditions and whether and when the merger will be consummated con·sum·mate  
tr.v. con·sum·mat·ed, con·sum·mat·ing, con·sum·mates
1.
a. To bring to completion or fruition; conclude: consummate a business transaction.

b.
. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management of Caremark and CVS and are subject to a number of factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected or anticipated. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. The following factors, among other things, could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements in this document: (1) the companies may be unable to obtain stockholder or regulatory approvals in a timely manner, if at all; (2) the businesses of Caremark and CVS may not be integrated successfully or as quickly as expected; (3) cost savings and any other synergies or cash flows from the merger may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (4) the transaction may involve unexpected costs; (5) the businesses and results of operations of Caremark and CVS may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding sur·round  
tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds
1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle.

2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication.

n.
 the transaction; and (6) the industry may be subject to future regulatory or legislative action. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of the two companies. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this document may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Risk factors affecting the businesses of each of Caremark and CVS are set forth in, and may be accessed through, each company's filings with the SEC. These and other factors relating to the merger are available in the joint proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC.

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders

CVS has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 that was declared effective by the SEC on January 19, 2007. This registration statement includes a joint proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the proposed merger. Caremark and CVS urge investors and stockholders to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus and any other relevant documents filed by either party with the SEC because they contain important information.

Investors and stockholders are currently able to obtain the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, documents filed with the SEC by Caremark will be available free of charge on the investor relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 portion of the Caremark website at www.caremark.com. Documents filed with the SEC by CVS will be available free of charge on the investor relations portion of the CVS website at http://investor.cvs.com. Investors and stockholders may obtain a detailed list of names, affiliations and interests of participants in the solicitation solicitation

In criminal law, the act of asking, inducing, or directing someone to commit a crime. The person soliciting another becomes an accomplice to the crime. The term also refers to the act of obtaining bribes, as well as to the crime of a prostitute who offers sexual
 of proxies of Caremark stockholders to approve the merger at the following address: Innisfree M&A Incorporated, 501 Madison Avenue Madison Avenue, celebrated street of Manhattan, borough of New York City. It runs from Madison Square (23d St.) to the Madison Bridge over the Harlem River (138th St.). In the 1940s and 50s, some of the major U.S. , 20th Floor, New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
, New York 10022.
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