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 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 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. UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on April 20, 2016. UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. ATTN: DAVID A. TUTAS 2801 EAST BELTLINE AVE. NE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: February 22, 2016 Date: April 20, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM, EDT Location: Universal Forest Products, Inc. Technology and Training Bldg. 2880 East Beltline Lane, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. E01980-P74934

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 Voting Items 2. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016. 3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to our Named Executives. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. 01) William G. Currie 02) John M. Engler 03) Bruce A. Merino 04) Michael G. Wooldridge 1. Election of Directors To elect three directors to serve until 2019 To elect one director to serve until 2017 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: E01982-P74934

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