Exhibit (a)(1)(B)
September 28, 2009
To: Intel Employees Eligible for the Stock Option Exchange Program
The Intel Stock Option Exchange Program started today, and because you are scheduled to be on a
leave of absence during the exchange window (also called the tender offer period), you have a
number of ways to participate in the program. Included in this packet is information you will need
to make your decision on each of your eligible grants. It is important that you read this letter in
its entirety and also the materials included in this package. They provide key information on how
to make and submit your decisions and how your election will be processed.
Exchange Window Timeline
Your decision must be submitted, received and confirmed before the exchange window closes,
currently scheduled to end on Oct. 30, 2009 at 8 p.m., US Pacific time. Regardless of the method
you choose to participate, the deadline to submit and receive your decision will be the same date
and no individual exceptions can be made for missing the deadline. In the unlikely event the
exchange window is extended, your election must be received before the new deadline. We encourage
you to confirm the deadline by accessing Computershares web tool or by calling the Computershare
call center.
How You Can Make, Change or Withdraw Your Election
My Option Exchange tool on Circuit: If you have access to Intels network, the easiest way
for you to make your election is electronically through the My Option Exchange tool available on
the Circuit home page. The tool shows all of your eligible stock options and the exchange ratios.
This is the preferred method if you have access to Intels network.
Computershare election methods: If you cannot access Intels network, you can make your
election through Computershare. However, if you begin the process using Intels My Option Exchange
tool, we prefer that you complete the process this way. Likewise, if you begin the process using
Computershare, we prefer that you complete the process using Computershare. Finally, if you use
more than one of the three Computershare election methods listed below, the last election received
by Computershare will be the one that is registered. It is your responsibility to ensure the last
election you intended is the one thats registered in the system.
You can make your election using one of three safe and secure methods available through
Computershare as described below.
1) Election via the web:
If you have access to the Internet through any computer, you can make your election using
Computershares web-based election tool. You will need your User ID, provided in the attached
personal election/withdrawal form, and your PIN which will be mailed to you in a separate letter.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Log on to http://www.participantchoice.com/tenderoffer/Intel
Step 2: Enter your User ID
Step 3: Enter your PIN and click Submit
Step 4: Follow the onscreen instructions to register and submit your election
2) Election via telephone:
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can make your election through Computershares call
center. You will need to give the call center representative your name and personal validation
information. Once you are validated, the call center representative will ask you to confirm that
you have reviewed and accept the Agreement to the Terms of Elections outlined in your personal
election/withdrawal form contained in this package. If you accept, the representative will enter
the tool and register your election according to your instructions. To make your election this way,
call 1-866-680-3582 (US).
Call center hours are:
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5 a.m. 4 p.m. US Pacific time Sept. 28 through Oct. 16. |
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5 a.m. 8 p.m. US Pacific time Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. |
3) Election via Mail:
If you do not have access to the Internet, you may also make your election by mailing the enclosed
personal election/withdrawal form. You must complete, sign and date a copy of the election form
and return it to Computershare by the deadline. You may use the pre-addressed return envelope
included with this packet. If you do not have the envelope that was included with this packet, you
may send your response to the address below. Your election form must be received before the
exchange window closes, so you must mail the form early enough to ensure adequate mail time. We
also encourage you to follow up with the Computershare call center, at the phone number listed
above, to confirm receipt of your form.
Mailing
Address:
COMPUTERSHARE
PO BOX 43078
PROVIDENCE, RI 02940-3078
Exchange Ratios
The exchange ratios included in this packet are preliminary and may change. The ratios will be
finalized about 10 business days before the exchange window closes. You can access Computershares
web tool or contact the call center any time within that last 10 days of the exchange window to
obtain the most current exchange ratios. In addition, when the ratios are final, we will file a
Schedule TO-IA with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You can view the filing on
www.intc.com/sec/cfm. You can also sign up to receive email alerts of SEC filings through the same
website.
If You Need Assistance
If you have questions or need assistance during the stock option exchange window, you can contact a
Computershare call center representative at 1-866-680-3582 (US). The Computershare call center
representative may not be authorized to answer some questions. In that case, you will be referred
to an Intel contact center representative, and you should identify yourself as an employee on a
leave of absence and a manual process participant. This will allow them to better serve you.
Documents Enclosed
Enclosed with this letter you will find:
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Offer to Exchange document filed with the U.S. SEC |
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Stock exchange brochure |
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Employee Q&A |
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Personal election/withdrawal form (this form contains the Agreement to the Terms of
Elections, which is necessary for making elections through Computershares call center) |
Thank you for your attention to this important information on Intels Stock Option Exchange
Program.
The Intel Stock Option Exchange Team
Stock.Exchange.Admin@Intel.com