UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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April 13, 2010
Dear CapitalSource Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of CapitalSource Inc.
stockholders to be held on April 29, 2010. Your Board of Directors recommends that stockholders
vote FOR all items on the agenda.
Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. If you have not already
done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the
enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
Cordially,

John K. Delaney
Executive Chairman
 

Steven A. Museles
Co-Chief Executive Officer
 

James J. Pieczynski,
Co-Chief Executive Officer
 
REMEMBER:
You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet.
Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed proxy card.
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,
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