Edgar Filing: FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Annual Meeting

For holders as of: March 19, 2009

Date: May 06, 2009 Time: 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Woodmont Country Club

1201 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

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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 lnternet. 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.

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proxy materials and voting Instructions.


—— Before You Vote —— How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: I. Annual Report/10-K Wrap 2. Notice & Proxy Statement 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:

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Voting items

The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).

1. Election of Trustees

Nominees

1A Gail P. Steinel

1B Joseph S. Vassalluzzo

The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s).

2 To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.

3 To consider a proposal to amend our Declaration of Trust to eliminate our classified Board.

4 To consider a proposal to ratify an amendment to our Shareholder Rights Plan to extend the term for three years and to add a qualified offer provision.

NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof

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