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From: SPECIMEN <id@proxyvote.com> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 1:05 PM To: Butler, Laurie x51637
Subject: #NYCB21PXY# NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC. Annual Meeting %P53161_ 0_0123456789012345_0000001%
Your Vote Counts!
NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP, INC.
2021 Annual Meeting May 26, 2021
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Dear New York Community Bancorp, Inc. Shareholder:
The proxy materials for the New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are now available. This e-mail provides the information you need to view these materials online, cast your vote over the Internet, and (if desired) request a copy of the meeting materials.
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that the Company’s stockholders vote “FOR” the elections of directors, “FOR” the ratification of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent auditor, “FOR” an advisory vote to approve compensation for the executive officers, “FOR” a proposal to amend the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in order to phase out the classification of the board of directors and provide instead for the annual elections of directors, and “AGAINST” the shareholder proposal disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Your vote is very important. We urge you to take a moment now to follow the
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LOGO instructions provided in this e-mail and cast your vote. To view the Annual Meeting Materials, please go to the Internet site specified below.

Important Materials: Proxy Statement 10-K Report Annual Report
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For holders as of April 1, 2021
Why Should I Vote?
Make your voice heard on critical issues like board elections and executive compensation. The outcome of the vote can affect the value of your shares.
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