SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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WGL Holdings, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)
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February 9, 2010
**** IMPORTANT ****
Dear WGL Holdings, Inc. Shareholder:
Enclosed you will find additional proxy materials relating to our Annual Meeting of
Shareholders scheduled to be held on March 4, 2010.
We strongly encourage you to submit your proxy card and exercise your right to vote.
Your Board recommends that you vote FOR the election of each director, FOR the ratification of
the appointment of auditors and FOR approval of the Directors Stock Compensation Plan, as amended
and restated. The Board recommends that you vote AGAINST the shareholder proposal regarding
cumulative voting.
Because we have not heard from you, we are sending you this reminder notice, and we urge you
to vote your proxy immediately. As a shareholder, you have the ability to vote over the internet
or by telephone, and we are asking you to do so now to save WGL Holdings, Inc. further expense.
Instructions on how to vote over the telephone or Internet are enclosed in this package.
Your shares cannot be represented at the Annual Meeting unless you either sign and return
the enclosed proxy card or vote by telephone or over the Internet.
If you sign and return the enclosed proxy card without indicating a different choice, your
shares will be voted FOR the election of each of the named nominees for director, FOR the
ratification of the appointment of auditors, FOR approval of the Directors Stock Compensation
Plan, as amended and restated, and AGAINST the shareholder proposal regarding cumulative voting
for directors.
Please Vote Today
Thank you for your investment in WGL Holdings, Inc. and for voting your shares. If you have
questions or need help voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitation firm, Morrow & Co.,
LLC. at 800-278-2141.
Sincerely,
Douglas V. Pope
Secretary