Exhibit 99(d)(6)
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[XXXXXX FURNITURE COMPANY, INC. LETTERHEAD]
December 24, 1997
To the Former Holders of Common Stock of
Xxxxxx Furniture Company, Inc.:
We are pleased to inform you, that on December 23, 1997, the
stockholders of Xxxxxx Furniture Company, Inc. (the "Company") approved and
adopted an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 13, 1997, as amended
on September 4, 1997 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and between the Company and
SFC Merger Company ("Newco"). Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Newco was
merged with and into the Company (the "Merger") effective on December 23, 1997.
As a result of the Merger, as more fully described in the Proxy
Statement dated November 21, 1997, which was sent to the stockholders of the
Company, each outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of
the Company (the "Common Stock") was converted into the right to receive $25.05
in cash. Your Common Stock certificates should now be exchanged for the cash
payment which you are entitled to receive. A Letter of Transmittal containing
instructions for surrendering certificates to the disbursing agent is enclosed.
The properly completed Letter of Transmittal, together with your Common Stock
certificates, must be hand delivered or sent via overnight delivery or mail to
the disbursing agent, ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C., at the address
indicated in the Letter of Transmittal. An envelope is enclosed for your
convenience.
If you send your certificates by mail, we recommend that they be sent
by registered mail, properly insured, with return receipt requested. PLEASE DO
NOT SEND YOUR COMMON STOCK CERTIFICATES TO THE COMPANY OR NEWCO.
Please read carefully all instructions on the reverse side of the
Letter of Transmittal and make certain that the letter is properly completed,
dated and signed. It is important that you complete the letter and surrender
your Common Stock certificates as soon as possible, for it is only upon their
receipt that you will receive your cash payment. A toll-free number for any
questions on completing the Letter of Transmittal is provided on the form.
Xxxxxx Furniture Company, Inc.
