Mar 1, 2011

TO: All Alcatel-Lucent Locals

FROM: Ralph V. Maly, Vice President

SUBJECT: 401K letter from the company

Please find attached a letter  that will be mailed to all represented employees currently enrolled in, or eligible to enroll in, the LTSSP.   The purpose of the letter is to encourage participants to review their account and contribution percentages, as well as to encourage those employees not currently enrolled in the plan to become a Plan participant.  The letter will be mailed to the home address the second week of March.