U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
                              Washington, DC 20549

                         NOTICE OF EXEMPT SOLICITATION

1. Name of the Registrant:

                         STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
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2.  Name of the person relying on exemption:

                              CTW INVESTMENT GROUP
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3. Address of the person relying on exemption:

               1900 L STREET, NW, SUITE 900 WASHINGTON, DC 20036
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4.  Written materials.  Attach written materials required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 14a6(g)(1):


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