On June 23, 2011, SonomaWest Holdings, Inc. (“SonomaWest”)
was merged with Stapleton Acquisition Company (“SAC”).
As a result of the merger, each share of SonomaWest’s common
stock held at the effective time of the merger (other than shares
owned by SAC or SonomaWest, or by stockholders who have perfected
appraisal rights) was cancelled and converted into a right to
receive $10.05 in cash, without interest. If you are a former
stockholder of SonomaWest and have questions regarding the process
by which you may return your share certificates and receive the
cash merger consideration, please contact Continental Stock Transfer
& Trust Company,
SonomaWest’s paying agent in connection with
the merger,
at 212-509-4000 extension 536.