On January 8, 2013, GAMCO Investors, Inc. sent a letter to Thomas W. Swidarski, Chief Executive Officer & President of Diebold, Incorporated notifying that GAMCO was contacted by an individual who informed GAMCO Investors of his interest and qualifications to serve on the Company's Board of Directors. Further, GAMCO said that it is currently evaluating its options with regards to the upcoming time period to submit director nominations and will come to a decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Company's proxy statement. GAMCO also called on the Company to have cumulative voting in place for the election of directors at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders.