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| *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials VORNADO REALTY TRUST VORNADO REALTY TRUST 888 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10019 Notice of Meeting Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: 03/13/09 Date: 05/14/09 Time: 11:30 A.M., Local Time Location: Saddle Brook Marriott Interstate 80 and the Garden State Parkway Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. |
| — Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com *If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. To facilitate timely delivery, please make the request as instructed above on or before 04/30/09. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. If you have not voted previously and wish to change your vote at the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. |
| Voting Items THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE ELECTION OF EACH NOMINEE FOR TRUSTEE, “FOR” PROPOSAL 2 AND “AGAINST” PROPOSALS 3 AND 4. 1. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES each for a term ending at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2012 and until his successor is duly elected and qualified: Nominees: 01) Steven Roth 02) Michael D. Fascitelli 03) Russell B. Wight, Jr. 2. RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. 3. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING FOR TRUSTEES. 4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. 5. TO VOTE AND OTHERWISE REPRESENT THE UNDERSIGNED ON ANY OTHER MATTER THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDER. |
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