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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 02, 2018 GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CORPORATION ATTN: Kathleen M. LaVoy 2122 YORK ROAD OAK BROOK, IL  60523 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 07, 2018 Date: May 02, 2018Time: 1:00 PM CDT Location: Le Méridien Hotel Chicago-Oak Brook Center 2100 Spring Road Grand Salon I Oak Brook, IL 60523 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.See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

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Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials  Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: Annual Report2. Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: (located on the If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: BY INTERNET:www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE:1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*:sendmaterial@proxyvote.com *  If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow  g(located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 18, 2018 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting MethodsVote In Person: Many stockholder 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. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the boxmarked by the arrow  gavailable and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

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Voting items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Lasse J. Petterson02 Kathleen M. Shanahan The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.To ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018; To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation; NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

 

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