RYDER SYSTEM INC — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2006

Apr 25, 2006

DEFA14A 1 g01058defa14a.htm RYDER SYSTEM, INC. Ryder System, Inc. PAGEBREAK

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[The following is an E-mail from Gregory T. Swienton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Company employees]

April 25, 2006

To:	All Ryder Employees
From:	Greg Swienton
Subject:	Vote Your Ryder Shares

Recently, those of you who own shares of Ryder stock received a proxy statement and voting card for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on May 5, 2006. Accompanying these materials is a copy of Ryder’s 2005 Annual Report entitled “Rely On Us.” In it, we highlight the reliable performance, innovation and leadership that Ryder continues to deliver to its investors and customers through the efforts of our employees.

I want to encourage each and every employee-shareholder of Ryder to vote his or her shares. Not only is every vote important, it also serves to demonstrate your continued support and confidence in our Company.

Please review these materials carefully and take the time to vote your shares.

Thank you for your support.