Filing from EMC Corp. Shows Proxy Materials in Letter to Holders from Non-Mgmt Members of Co. Board

Fellow Shareholders, Your Board of Directors is asking you to vote "AGAINST" shareholder Proposal 5, which seeks to require that the Board appoint an independent Chairman. It is our unanimous view that EMC and its shareholders are best served by retaining the flexibility that currently exists for the Board to determine at any point in time the independent leadership structure that is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Board reviews this structure in a deliberate fashion on an annual basis and is focused on providing the right structure at the right time. After our most recent annual review, we concluded that maintaining the current structure - with Joe Tucci serving as our Chairman and CEO, and Bill Green serving as our independent Lead Director - is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders at this point in time. In particular, we note that: • At a time when the IT industry is experiencing one of the most disruptive periods in its history, having a combined Chairman and CEO ensures that EMC is fully aligned around a central, strategic vision and is able to respond quickly in a dynamic environment. • After this year's annual review, we designated a new independent Lead Director, who has significant duties and authority over Board affairs and is available for consultation and direct communication with major shareholders. • EMC's Board has a robust refreshment process and earlier this year, we added two highly experienced independent Directors, and rotated several committee chairs and committee members. • EMC's Board is independent, experienced and provides diverse and relevant industry perspectives. • EMC's Board engages in a comprehensive annual self-assessment process. • EMC has implemented a best-in-class corporate governance program that provides independent oversight of management and accountability to shareholders. We believe that requiring the appointment of an independent Chairman would be extremely disruptive and would pose a significant risk to our business at this time. Therefore, your Board strongly believes you should vote AGAINST Proposal 5 as it is not in the best interests of the Company or its shareholders. Please review the attached material which provides additional information, including further details regarding EMC's business strategy and strong governance practices. We also urge you to review the information in the Proxy Statement. If you have any questions, please email us at EMCBoardOfDirectors@emc.com. Thank you for your continued support of EMC. Sincerely, JOSÉ E. ALMEIDA MICHAEL W. BROWN DONALD J. CARTY RANDOLPH L. COWEN GAIL DEEGAN JAMES S. DISTASIO JOHN R. EGAN WILLIAM D. GREEN EDMUND F. KELLY JAMI MISCIK PAUL SAGAN DAVID N. STROHM NON-MANAGEMENT MEMBERS OF THE EMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS