DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST

Regulatory Filings • Mar 30, 2009

DEFA14A 1 a09-2152_2defa14a.htm DEFA14A

| UNITED
STATES | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION | | |
| Washington , D.C. 20549 | | |
| SCHEDULE 14A | | |
| (Rule 14a-101) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION | | |
| Proxy
Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 | | |
| Filed by the Registrant x | | |
| Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant o | | |
| Check the appropriate box: | | |
| o | Preliminary Proxy Statement | |
| o | Confidential, for
Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) | |
| o | Definitive Proxy Statement | |
| x | Definitive Additional Materials | |
| o | Soliciting Material Pursuant to
§240.14a-12 | |
| SENIOR HOUSING PROPERTIES TRUST | | |
| (Name
of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) | | |
| (Name
of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) | | |
| Payment of Filing Fee (Check the
appropriate box): | | |
| x | No fee required. | |
| o | Fee computed on table below per
Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. | |
| | (1) | Title of each class of securities to
which transaction applies: |
| | (2) | Aggregate number of securities to
which transaction applies: |
| | (3) | Per unit price or other underlying
value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth
the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was
determined): |
| | (4) | Proposed maximum aggregate value of
transaction: |
| | (5) | Total fee paid: |
| o | Fee paid previously with preliminary
materials. | |
| o | Check box if any part of the fee is
offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing
for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing
by registration statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its
filing. | |
| | (1) | Amount Previously Paid: |
| | (2) | Form, Schedule or Registration
Statement No.: |
| | (3) | Filing Party: |
| | (4) | Date Filed: |

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M12707 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. 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. SENIOR HOUSING PROPERTIES TRUST Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 18, 2009. SENIOR HOUSING PROPERTIES TRUST 400 CENTRE STREET NEWTON, MA 02458-2076 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual For holders as of: 3/17/09 Date: 5/18/2009 Time: 9:30 A.M., EDT Location: Senior Housing Properties Trust 400 Centre Street Newton, MA 02458

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M12708 Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods 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. To obtain directions to the annual meeting, please call 617-796-8234 Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12-Digit Control Number 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. How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 4, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy for the 2009 Annual Meeting and for shareholder meetings in the future: 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 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and Annual Report are available at www.proxyvote.com

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Voting Items Our Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the Nominees for Trustee in Items 1 and 2. Jeffrey P. Somers 1. To elect one Independent Trustee in Group I to our Board. Nominee: Barry M. Portnoy 2. To elect one Managing Trustee in Group I to our Board. Nominee: 3. In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote and otherwise represent the undersigned on such other matters as may properly come before the meeting or at any adjournment or postponement thereof. M12709

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