UNITED STATES
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Meeting of Stockholders to Be Held on November 13, 2019. ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. Type: Annual Meeting You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. 25 LAKE AVENUE EXT. DANBURY, CT 06811-5286 ATTN: ERIC D. KOSTER 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. proxy materials and voting instructions. E84722-P29116 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain MeetingMeeting Information For holders as of:September 16, 2019 Date: November 13, 2019 Time: 10:00 A.M., Eastern Time Location: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. International Corporate Headquarters 25 Lake Avenue Ext. Danbury, CT 06811

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods E84723-P29116 Vote 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 box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available 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. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: The Annual Report and Notice & Proxy Statement How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow(located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote .com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: 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: 1) 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(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 October 30, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR each of the following Director Nominees: 1. Election of Directors The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. Nominees: 2. To approve, by a non-binding advisory vote, Named Executive Officer compensation, as described in the proxy statement. 1a. M. Farooq Kathwari 3. To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2020 fiscal year. 1b. James B. Carlson 1c. John J. Dooner, Jr. NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 1d. Domenick J. Esposito NOTE: THIS IS NOT A PROXY CARD, YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. To vote the shares, you must vote online or request a paper copy of the proxy materials to receive a proxy card. If you wish to attend and vote at the annual meeting, please bring this notice with you. 1e. Mary Garrett 1f. James W. Schmotter 1g. Tara I. Stacom E84724-P29116 Voting Items

 

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