UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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SCHEDULE 14A
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(RULE 14a-101)
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IMPORTANT SPECIAL MEETING IS ONE WEEK AWAY
SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 18, 2018
YOUR VOTE IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT
PLEASE VOTE TODAY BY INTERNET OR TELEPHONE
January 11, 2018
Dear Stockholder:
The Special Meeting of Stockholders of NorthStar Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“NorthStar I”) is one week away.
As of this date, we still have not received your vote for this important meeting. Your participation is very important to us and your vote is requested for this meeting.
The board of directors of NorthStar I, upon the unanimous recommendation of its special committee, unanimously recommends that NorthStar I stockholders vote “FOR” the NorthStar I merger proposal, “FOR” the NorthStar I first charter amendment proposal, “FOR” the NorthStar I second charter amendment proposal and “FOR” the NorthStar I adjournment proposal.
Please vote your shares today via the Internet or by telephone by following the instructions on the enclosed duplicate proxy card or voting instruction form using the control number on your voting card. Follow the instructions enclosed for prompt voting.
If you need assistance voting your shares, please call D.F. King toll-free at (800) 967-0261.
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Sincerely,
Kevin P. Traenkle
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President