UBSI United Bankshares Inc

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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You invested in UNITED BANKSHARES, INC. and it’s time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 10, 2023.

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View the Notice & Proxy Statement, Form 10 -K, Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 26, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

* If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do so, please follow the instructions at www.ProxyVote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT   This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

Voting Items								Board Recommends
1.		Election of Directors   Nominees:						For
		01  Richard M. Adams		06  Patrice A. Harris MD		11  Lacy I. Rice, Ill
		02  Richard M. Adams, Jr.		07  Diana Lewis Jackson		12  Albert H. Small, Jr.
		03  Charles L. Capito, Jr.		08  J. Paul McNamara		13  Mary K. Weddle
		04  Peter A. Converse		09  Mark R. Nesselroad		14  Gary G. White
		05  Michael P. Fitzgerald		10  Jerold L. Rexroad		15  P. Clinton Winter
2		To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP to act as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2023.						For
3		To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of United’s named executive officers.						For
4		To approve a non-binding advisory proposal on the frequency of future advisory shareholder votes on the compensation of United’s named executive officers.						Year
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.