To All Current and Former Crown Employees
Covered by Crown's 401(k) Plan:

THERE IS A MISTAKEN NOTION held by some that you cannot vote on the Rosemore takeover of Crown, if you own Crown shares through your 401(k) plan. Many current and former employees purchased Crown shares to be included in their 401(k) plan. Shares held by current and former employees were most probably purchased at a much higher price than the $9.50 that Rosemore is offering for each share.

If you own Crown shares through your 401(k) plan, YOU CAN VOTE AND YOUR VOTE COUNTS! You can vote NO by responding to the proxy you will receive in the mail. You will be receiving a letter and material from T. Rowe Price or another trustee pertaining to your 401(k) investments. You will receive a "form of proxy" instructing T. Rowe Price Trust Services or another trustee how to vote your Crown shares held in the Crown Central Petroleum Employees Savings Plan for your benefit. Please fill out and send in the enclosed "form of proxy" with your NO vote.

We don't think the Rosenbergs need your charity, and we strongly urge you to vote NO and against the unfair Rosemore takeover. You worked hard for your retirement, why should you give a piece of it to the Rosenbergs. Please review the material presented on our web site.

LOOK FOR YOUR PROXY IN THE MAIL, VOTE NO and PLEASE RETURN IT PROMPTLY.

Please call Crown Shareholders for Fair Value (888-235-2465), if you have any questions.