CommonWealth REIT Responds to Keith Meister of Corvex Declining Board Seat Offer

CommonWealth REIT

today made the following statement in response to Keith Meister of Corvex Management LP, or Corvex, declining an invitation to join the CWH Board: Board Statement: “The CommonWealth Board is disappointed that Keith Meister of Corvex declined our invitation to join the Board and work with us constructively for the benefit of all CWH shareholders. Corvex's response is further evidence that Corvex and the Related Companies are pursuing a hostile takeover of CWH for their own benefit and are not committed to advancing the best interests of and creating value for all CWH shareholders.”