SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Meeting Information |
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting |
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| CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC | For holders as of: April 09, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date: May 28, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM CDT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Location: | Continental Resources, Inc. Continental Towers North Ball Room, Second Floor 302 N. Independence Enid, Ok. 73701 |
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Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
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.
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Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. 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. |
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Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. |
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Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.
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The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: |
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1. |
Election of Directors |
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| 01 | Robert J. Grant 02 Ellis L. McCain 03 Mark E. Monroe | |||||||||||||||||||
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): |
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Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
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