UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

 

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

 

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W. P. Carey Inc.

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M60269-P38286 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. 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. W. P. CAREY INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 20, 2013. W. P. CAREY INC. 50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA NEW YORK, NY 10020 ATTN: INVESTOR RELATIONS Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: April 23, 2013 Date: June 20, 2013 Time: 4:00 PM EDT Location: The TimesCenter 242 West 41st Street New York, NY 10018 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many stockholder 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 (located on the following page) 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. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 6, 2013 to facilitate timely delivery. How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (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: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line. 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX XXXX XXXX M60270-P38286 Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

 

Voting Items NOTE: To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 01) Trevor P. Bond 02) Francis J. Carey 03) Nathaniel S. Coolidge 04) Mark J. DeCesaris 05) Eberhard Faber, IV 06) Benjamin H. Griswold, IV 07) Axel K.A. Hansing 08) Dr. Richard C. Marston 09) Robert E. Mittelstaedt, Jr. 10) Charles E. Parente 11) Nick J.M. van Ommen 12) Dr. Karsten von Köller 13) Reginald Winssinger 1. Election of Directors Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 2. Approval of the Amended and Restated W. P. Carey Inc. 2009 Share Incentive Plan. 3. Ratification of Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2013. M60271-P38286

 

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