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SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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STARWOOD FINANCIAL TRUST
TRINET CORPORATE REALTY TRUST, INC.
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TRINET CORPORATE REALTY TRUST, INC.
ONE EMBARCADERO CENTER, 33RD FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111
October 18, 1999
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of
Stockholders of TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc. to be held on November 3,
1999, at which stockholders will vote on the proposed merger with Starwood
Financial Trust. YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT
STOCKHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSED MERGER.
Since approval of the merger requires the affirmative vote of two thirds of all
outstanding shares, YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT, no matter how many or how few shares
you may own. To be sure your vote is counted, please sign, date and return the
enclosed proxy card today in the envelope provided.
Thank you for your continued support.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert W. Holman, Jr.
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Robert W. Holman, Jr.
CHAIRMAN AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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