UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION 4 TESSENEER DRIVE HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41076		GENERAL CABLE CORPORATION 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 stocks.
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Voting items
The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” Proposals 1, 2 and 3.
1.	Election of two Directors;
	Nominees:
	01) Gregory B. Kenny 02) Robert L. Smialek
2.	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, to audit General Cable’s 2008 consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting;
3.	Approval of the General Cable Corporation 2008 Annual Incentive Plan; and
4.	Such other Business as may properly come before the meeting.

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Meeting Location

The Annual Meeting for Stockholders as of 3/17/08 is to be held on 5/15/08 at 9:00 a.m. Costa Rica time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) at:

Conducen, S.A.

Autopista General Cañas KM11

San Jose, Costa Rica

with simultaneous transmission to:

General Cable Corporate Headquarters

4 Tesseneer Drive

Highland Heights, KY 41076

To obtain directions to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, please call General Cable at (859) 572-8000.

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