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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
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Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: July 20, 2012
Date: September 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m., CDT
Location:
Grand International
1505 North Broadway
Minot, ND 58703
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INVESTORS REAL ESTATE TRUST
1400 31st Ave SW, Suite 60
PO Box 1988
MINOT, ND 58702-1988
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company.
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.
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M15728-P83300
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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. 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 information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow è XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.
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The Board of Trustees recommends that you vote FOR the following:
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1. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES NOMINEES:
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01) — Timothy P. Mihalick
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02) — Jeffrey L. Miller
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03) — John T. Reed
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04) — W. David Scott
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05) — Stephen L. Stenehjem
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06) — John D. Stewart
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07) — Thomas A. Wentz, Jr.
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08) — Jeffrey K. Woodbury
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09) — Linda Hall Keller
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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2013.
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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
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