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SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(AMENDMENT NO. )
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WESTERN PROPERTIES TRUST
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WESTERN PROPERTIES TRUST
2200 POWELL STREET, SUITE 600
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
October 16, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Shareholders of Western Properties Trust to be held on November 9, 2000. YOUR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF
THE MERGER WITH PAN PACIFIC RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.
Since approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, no matter how many
or how few shares you may own. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED, PLEASE VOTE TODAY BY
TELEPHONE, BY INTERNET, OR BY SIGNING AND RETURNING THE PROXY CARD IN THE
POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Bradley N. Blake
Bradley N. Blake
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
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** IMPORTANT NOTE **
REMEMBER, YOU CAN NOW VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR
INTERNET -- Simply 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:
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-750-5834.
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WESTERN PROPERTIES TRUST
2200 POWELL STREET, SUITE 600
EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
October 18, 2000
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Shareholders of Western Properties Trust to be held on November 9, 2000. YOUR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF
THE MERGER WITH PAN PACIFIC RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.
Since approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the outstanding shares, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, no matter how many
or how few shares you may own. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET VOTED, PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND
RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD TODAY IN THE POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE PROVIDED.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
/s/ Bradley N. Blake
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Bradley N. Blake
Chairman of the Board, President
and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANT
If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
your shares, please call our proxy solicitor:
INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED
TOLL-FREE at 1-888-750-5834.
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