N-PX 1 ftseries_npx.htm VOTE SUMMARY

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM N-PX

 

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANY

 

Investment Company Act File No. 811-22452

 

 

First Trust Series Fund

 

Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Declaration of Trust

 

 

120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, Illinois 60187

 

Address of Principal Executive Offices (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code)

 

 

W. Scott Jardine

First Trust Portfolios L.P.

120 East Liberty Drive, Suite 400

Wheaton, Illinois 60187

 

Name and Address (Number, Street, City, State, Zip Code) of Agent for Service

 

 

(630) 765-8000

 

Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code

 

 

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

 

 

 

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

 

 

 

Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. Section 3507.

 

 

  

 

Item 1. Proxy Voting Record

 

 

================= First Trust Short Duration High Income Fund ==================


CUMULUS MEDIA INC.

Ticker:       CMLS           Security ID:  231082801
Meeting Date: APR 30, 2020   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 18, 2020

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1.1   Elect Director Mary G. Berner           For       For          Management
1.2   Elect Director David M. Baum            For       For          Management
1.3   Elect Director Matthew C. Blank         For       For          Management
1.4   Elect Director Thomas H. Castro         For       For          Management
1.5   Elect Director Joan Hogan Gillman       For       For          Management
1.6   Elect Director Andrew W. Hobson         For       For          Management
1.7   Elect Director Brian G. Kushner         For       For          Management
2     Advisory Vote to Ratify Named           For       For          Management
      Executive Officers' Compensation
3     Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as    For       For          Management
      Auditors
4     Approve Omnibus Stock Plan              For       Against      Management


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VISTRA ENERGY CORP.

Ticker:       VST            Security ID:  92840M102
Meeting Date: APR 29, 2020   Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date:  MAR 16, 2020

#     Proposal                                Mgt Rec   Vote Cast    Sponsor
1     Declassify the Board of Directors       For       For          Management
2.1   Elect Director Hilary E. Ackermann      For       For          Management
2.2   Elect Director Arcilia C. Acosta        For       For          Management
2.3   Elect Director Gavin R. Baiera          For       For          Management
2.4   Elect Director Paul M. Barbas           For       For          Management
2.5   Elect Director Lisa Crutchfield         For       For          Management
2.6   Elect Director Brian K. Ferraioli       For       For          Management
2.7   Elect Director Scott B. Helm            For       For          Management
2.8   Elect Director Jeff D. Hunter           For       For          Management
2.9   Elect Director Curtis A. Morgan         For       For          Management
2.10  Elect Director John R. (JR) Sult        For       For          Management
3.1   Elect Director Gavin R. Baiera          For       For          Management
3.2   Elect Director Scott B. Helm            For       For          Management
3.3   Elect Director Curtis A. Morgan         For       For          Management
3.4   Elect Director John R. (JR) Sult        For       For          Management
4     Advisory Vote to Ratify Named           For       For          Management
      Executive Officers' Compensation
5     Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as         For       For          Management
      Auditors

 

 

 

==============  First Trust Preferred Securities and Income Fund  ==============

MB FINANCIAL, INC.
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Ticker                   MBFPP
Primary CUSIP            55264U405
Meeting Date             7/18/2019
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                                                                                DID THE FUND       HOW THE        VOTE FOR OR
PROPONENT     PROPOSAL TEXT                                                     CAST ITS VOTE      FUND VOTED     AGAINST MANAGEMENT

Issuer        Amend the Company's charter in substantially the form attached    Yes                For            For
              as Appendix A to the Notice of Special Meeting to (a) clarify
              that stockholders shall not be entitled to exercise any rights
              of an objecting stockholder provided under the Maryland
              General Corporation Law and (b) remove Article 9 of the
              Company's charter relating to the approval of certain business
              combinations with an interested stockholder. PLEASE SELECT FOR
              TO GIVE YOUR CONSENT. PLEASE SELECT AGAINST IF YOU DO NOT
              CONSENT. ONLY VALID VOTING OPTIONS ARE FOR AND AGAINST.


MB FINANCIAL, INC.
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Ticker                   MBFPP
Primary CUSIP            55264U405
Meeting Date             8/23/2019
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                                                                                DID THE FUND       HOW THE        VOTE FOR OR
PROPONENT     PROPOSAL TEXT                                                     CAST ITS VOTE      FUND VOTED     AGAINST MANAGEMENT
Issuer        Approve the merger of the Company with and into Fifth Third       Yes                For            For
              Bancorp ("Fifth Third"), with Fifth Third surviving the merger





================  First Trust/Confluence Small Cap Value Fund  ================

 

    Vote Summary
    THERMON GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.        
  Security 88362T103   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol THR               Meeting Date   25-Jul-2019  
  ISIN US88362T1034   Agenda   935051259 - Management
  Record Date 03-Jun-2019   Holding Recon Date   03-Jun-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   24-Jul-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Linda A. Dalgetty   For   For  
  2 Marcus J. George   For   For  
  3 Kevin J. McGinty   For   For  
  4 John T. Nesser, III   For   For  
  5 Michael W. Press   For   For  
  6 Charles A. Sorrentino   For   For  
  7 Bruce A. Thames   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's executive officers as described in the proxy statement. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 31,938   0 16-Jun-2019 26-Jul-2019  
    RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED        
  Security 75524B104   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol ROLL              Meeting Date   11-Sep-2019  
  ISIN US75524B1044   Agenda   935066250 - Management
  Record Date 15-Jul-2019   Holding Recon Date   15-Jul-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   10-Sep-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Edward D. Stewart   For   For  
  2 Daniel A. Bergeron   For   For  
  3 Michael H. Ambrose   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    To consider a resolution regarding the stockholder advisory vote on named executive officer compensation. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 5,771   0 31-Jul-2019 31-Jul-2019  
    PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.        
  Security 703395103   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol PDCO              Meeting Date   16-Sep-2019  
  ISIN US7033951036   Agenda   935065462 - Management
  Record Date 19-Jul-2019   Holding Recon Date   19-Jul-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   13-Sep-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1a.   Election of Director: John D. Buck Management   For   For  
  1b.   Election of Director: Alex N. Blanco Management   For   For  
  1c.   Election of Director: Jody H. Feragen Management   For   For  
  1d.   Election of Director: Robert C. Frenzel Management   For   For  
  1e.   Election of Director: Francis J. Malecha Management   For   For  
  1f.   Election of Director: Ellen A. Rudnick Management   For   For  
  1g.   Election of Director: Neil A. Schrimsher Management   For   For  
  1h.   Election of Director: Mark S. Walchirk Management   For   For  
  2.    Approval of amendment to Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management   For   For  
  3.    Advisory approval of executive compensation. Management   For   For  
  4.    To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 25, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 29,055   0 03-Aug-2019 03-Aug-2019
    NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.        
  Security 632347100   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol NATH              Meeting Date   18-Sep-2019  
  ISIN US6323471002   Agenda   935066503 - Management
  Record Date 23-Jul-2019   Holding Recon Date   23-Jul-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   17-Sep-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Robert J. Eide   For   For  
  2 Eric Gatoff   For   For  
  3 Brian S. Genson   For   For  
  4 Barry Leistner   For   For  
  5 Howard M. Lorber   For   For  
  6 Wayne Norbitz   For   For  
  7 A.F. Petrocelli   For   For  
  8 Charles Raich   For   For  
  2.    The adoption of the Nathan's Famous. Inc. 2019 Stock Incentive Plan. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of Marcum LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Nathan's Famous, Inc. for fiscal 2020. Management   For   For  
  4.    A non-binding stockholder proposal to request that the Board of Directors initiate the appropriate processes to amend Nathan's Famous, Inc.'s certificate of incorporation and/or by-laws to require a majority vote in uncontested elections of directors of Nathan's Famous, Inc. Shareholder   For   Against  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 4,559   0 01-Aug-2019 01-Aug-2019
    MONOTYPE IMAGING HOLDINGS INC.        
  Security 61022P100   Meeting Type   Special 
  Ticker Symbol TYPE              Meeting Date   09-Oct-2019  
  ISIN US61022P1003   Agenda   935079815 - Management
  Record Date 23-Aug-2019   Holding Recon Date   23-Aug-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   08-Oct-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 25, 2019 (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "merger agreement"), by and among Marvel Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Parent"), Marvel Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), and Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Monotype" or the "Company"), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into the Company (the "merger") Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve a nonbinding, advisory proposal to approve the compensation that may be paid or may become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with, or following, the consummation of the merger Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve a proposal to adjourn the special meeting to a later date or time, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the Company, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof to approve the merger proposal Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 33,783   0 04-Oct-2019 04-Oct-2019  
    RESOURCES CONNECTION, INC.        
  Security 76122Q105   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol RECN              Meeting Date   15-Oct-2019  
  ISIN US76122Q1058   Agenda   935079536 - Management
  Record Date 23-Aug-2019   Holding Recon Date   23-Aug-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   14-Oct-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director for a three-year term: Anthony C. Cherbak Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director for a three-year term: Neil F. Dimick Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director for a three-year term: Kate W. Duchene Management   For   For  
  2.    Approval of the 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2020. Management   For   For  
  4.    Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 49,104   0 15-Sep-2019 15-Sep-2019
    CAMBREX CORPORATION        
  Security 132011107   Meeting Type   Special 
  Ticker Symbol CBM               Meeting Date   23-Oct-2019  
  ISIN US1320111073   Agenda   935085490 - Management
  Record Date 19-Sep-2019   Holding Recon Date   19-Sep-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   22-Oct-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 7, 2019 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Catalog Intermediate Inc., Catalog Merger Sub Inc. and the Company. Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation that may be paid or become payable to the Companys named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the Merger Agreement and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Management   For   For  
  3.    To adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate and permitted under the Merger Agreement, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement at the time of the Special Meeting. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 9,119   0 21-Oct-2019 21-Oct-2019  
    PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORPORATION        
  Security 71742Q106   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol PAHC              Meeting Date   04-Nov-2019  
  ISIN US71742Q1067   Agenda   935082002 - Management
  Record Date 05-Sep-2019   Holding Recon Date   05-Sep-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   01-Nov-2019  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Jack C. Bendheim   For   For  
  2 E. Thomas Corcoran   For   For  
  3 Dr. George Gunn   For   For  
  2.    Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to the named executive officers, as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management   For   For  
  3.    Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on the compensation of the named executive officers. Management   1 Year   Against  
  4.    Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 27,945   0 22-Sep-2019 22-Sep-2019
    INNOPHOS HOLDINGS, INC.        
  Security 45774N108   Meeting Type   Special 
  Ticker Symbol IPHS              Meeting Date   15-Jan-2020  
  ISIN US45774N1081   Agenda   935114607 - Management
  Record Date 25-Nov-2019   Holding Recon Date   25-Nov-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   14-Jan-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    To adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 20, 2019 (as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "merger agreement"), by and among Iris Parent LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Iris Merger Sub 2019, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, and Innophos Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"). Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve, on a nonbinding, advisory basis, the compensation that may be paid or may become payable to the Company's named executive officers in connection with, or following, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve the adjournment of the special meeting to a later date or time, if necessary or appropriate as determined by the Company, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof to approve the adoption of the merger agreement. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 24,440   0 11-Jan-2020 11-Jan-2020
    MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION        
  Security 553777103   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol MTSC              Meeting Date   11-Feb-2020  
  ISIN US5537771033   Agenda   935117817 - Management
  Record Date 16-Dec-2019   Holding Recon Date   16-Dec-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   10-Feb-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 David J. Anderson   For   For  
  2 Jeffrey A. Graves   For   For  
  3 Nancy Altobello   For   For  
  4 David D. Johnson   For   For  
  5 Randy J. Martinez   For   For  
  6 Michael V. Schrock   For   For  
  7 Chun Hung (Kenneth) Yu   For   For  
  8 Linda Zukauckas   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve a 500,000 share increase in the number of shares authorized under the Company's 2017 Stock Incentive Plan. Management   For   For  
  4.    To approve, in a non-binding, advisory vote, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 12,954   0 01-Jan-2020 01-Jan-2020
    VAREX IMAGING CORPORATION        
  Security 92214X106   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol VREX              Meeting Date   13-Feb-2020  
  ISIN US92214X1063   Agenda   935119354 - Management
  Record Date 18-Dec-2019   Holding Recon Date   18-Dec-2019  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   12-Feb-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: Jocelyn D. Chertoff M.D. Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: Ruediger Naumann-Etienne Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: Sunny S. Sanyal Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve the Varex Imaging Corporation 2020 Omnibus Stock Plan. Management   For   For  
  4.    To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 20,941   0 03-Jan-2020 03-Jan-2020
    I3 VERTICALS, INC.        
  Security 46571Y107   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol IIIV              Meeting Date   28-Feb-2020  
  ISIN US46571Y1073   Agenda   935126614 - Management
  Record Date 17-Jan-2020   Holding Recon Date   17-Jan-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   27-Feb-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Gregory Daily   For   For  
  2 Clay Whitson   For   For  
  3 Elizabeth S. Courtney   For   For  
  4 John Harrison   For   For  
  5 Burton Harvey   For   For  
  6 Timothy McKenna   For   For  
  7 David Morgan   For   For  
  8 David Wilds   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 35,780   0 30-Jan-2020 30-Jan-2020
    JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.        
  Security G5005R107   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol JRVR              Meeting Date   28-Apr-2020  
  ISIN BMG5005R1079   Agenda   935154980 - Management
  Record Date 13-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   13-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / Bermuda     Vote Deadline Date   27-Apr-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
                                                                 
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 J. Adam Abram   For   For  
  2 Robert P. Myron   For   For  
  3 Michael T. Oakes   For   For  
  2.    To approve the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as our independent auditor to serve until the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, and to authorize our Board of Directors, acting by the Audit Committee, to determine the independent auditor's remuneration. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the 2019 compensation of our named executive officers. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 21,319   0 04-Apr-2020 04-Apr-2020  
    SJW GROUP        
  Security 784305104   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol SJW               Meeting Date   29-Apr-2020  
  ISIN US7843051043   Agenda   935150261 - Management
  Record Date 04-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   04-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   28-Apr-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: K. Armstrong Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: W. J. Bishop Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: M. Hanley Management   For   For  
  1D.   Election of Director: H. Hunt Management   For   For  
  1E.   Election of Director: G. P. Landis Management   For   For  
  1F.   Election of Director: D. C. Man Management   For   For  
  1G.   Election of Director: D. B. More Management   For   For  
  1H.   Election of Director: E. W. Thornburg Management   For   For  
  1I.   Election of Director: R. A. Van Valer Management   For   For  
  1J.   Election of Director: C. P. Wallace Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the accompanying proxy statement. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 14,233   0 24-Mar-2020 24-Mar-2020
    AVANOS MEDICAL,INC.        
  Security 05350V106   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol AVNS              Meeting Date   30-Apr-2020  
  ISIN US05350V1061   Agenda   935142872 - Management
  Record Date 02-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   02-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   29-Apr-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Class I Director Serving until the Annual Meeting in 2023: Heidi Kunz Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Class I Director Serving until the Annual Meeting in 2023: Joseph Woody Management   For   For  
  2.    Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's 2020 financial statements. Management   For   For  
  3.    Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management   For   For  
  4.    Approval of amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to declassify our Board of Directors. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 28,617   0 20-Mar-2020 20-Mar-2020
    ALLIED MOTION TECHNOLOGIES INC.        
  Security 019330109   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol AMOT              Meeting Date   06-May-2020  
  ISIN US0193301092   Agenda   935180480 - Management
  Record Date 11-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   11-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   05-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: L.P. Duch Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: R.B. Engel Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: R.D. Federico Management   For   For  
  1D.   Election of Director: G.J. Laber Management   For   For  
  1E.   Election of Director: J.J. Tanous Management   For   For  
  1F.   Election of Director: R.S. Warzala Management   For   For  
  1G.   Election of Director: M.R. Winter Management   For   For  
  2.    ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management   For   For  
  3.    RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 24,055   0 15-Apr-2020 15-Apr-2020  
    BROWN & BROWN, INC.        
  Security 115236101   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol BRO               Meeting Date   06-May-2020  
  ISIN US1152361010   Agenda   935154978 - Management
  Record Date 02-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   02-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   05-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 J. Hyatt Brown   For   For  
  2 Samuel P. Bell, III   For   For  
  3 Hugh M. Brown   For   For  
  4 J. Powell Brown   For   For  
  5 Lawrence L. Gellerstedt   For   For  
  6 James C. Hays   For   For  
  7 Theodore J. Hoepner   For   For  
  8 James S. Hunt   For   For  
  9 Toni Jennings   For   For  
  10 Timothy R.M. Main   For   For  
  11 H. Palmer Proctor, Jr.   For   For  
  12 Wendell S. Reilly   For   For  
  13 Chilton D. Varner   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Brown & Brown, Inc.'s independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of named executive officers. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 19,690   0 03-Apr-2020 03-Apr-2020  
    GLADSTONE COMMERCIAL CORPORATION        
  Security 376536108   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol GOOD              Meeting Date   07-May-2020  
  ISIN US3765361080   Agenda   935149117 - Management
  Record Date 11-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   11-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   06-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Michela A. English   For   For  
  2 Anthony W. Parker   For   For  
  2.    To ratify our Audit Committee's selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 36,708   0 25-Mar-2020 25-Mar-2020
    BANK OF MARIN BANCORP        
  Security 063425102   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol BMRC              Meeting Date   12-May-2020  
  ISIN US0634251021   Agenda   935180909 - Management
  Record Date 23-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   23-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   11-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Steven I. Barlow   For   For  
  2 Russell A. Colombo   For   For  
  3 James C. Hale   For   For  
  4 Robert Heller   For   For  
  5 Norma J. Howard   For   For  
  6 Kevin R. Kennedy   For   For  
  7 William H. McDevitt, Jr   For   For  
  8 Leslie E. Murphy   For   For  
  9 Joel Sklar, MD   For   For  
  10 Brian M. Sobel   For   For  
  2.    TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management   For   For  
  3.    TO APPROVE THE BANK OF MARIN BANCORP 2020 DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN Management   For   For  
  4.    RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 20,068   0 11-Apr-2020 11-Apr-2020  
    FORWARD AIR CORPORATION        
  Security 349853101   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol FWRD              Meeting Date   12-May-2020  
  ISIN US3498531017   Agenda   935155045 - Management
  Record Date 11-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   11-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   11-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Ronald W. Allen   For   For  
  2 Ana B. Amicarella   For   For  
  3 Valerie A. Bonebrake   For   For  
  4 C. Robert Campbell   For   For  
  5 R. Craig Carlock   For   For  
  6 C. John Langley, Jr.   For   For  
  7 G. Michael Lynch   For   For  
  8 Thomas Schmitt   For   For  
  9 Laurie A. Tucker   For   For  
  10 W. Gilbert West   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers (the "say on pay vote"). Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 10,922   0 03-Apr-2020 03-Apr-2020  
    KADANT INC.        
  Security 48282T104   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol KAI               Meeting Date   12-May-2020  
  ISIN US48282T1043   Agenda   935153990 - Management
  Record Date 16-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   16-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   11-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director for a three-year term expiring in 2023: John M. Albertine Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director for a three-year term expiring in 2023: Thomas C. Leonard Management   For   For  
  2.    To approve the amendment and restatement of our amended and restated employees' stock purchase plan. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, by non-binding advisory vote, our executive compensation. Management   For   For  
  4.    To approve restricted stock unit grants to our non- employee directors. Management   For   For  
  5.    To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 10,234   0 03-Apr-2020 03-Apr-2020  
    FRONTDOOR, INC.        
  Security 35905A109   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol FTDR              Meeting Date   13-May-2020  
  ISIN US35905A1097   Agenda   935163802 - Management
  Record Date 19-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   19-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   12-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Class II Director to serve for a one-year term: Richard P. Fox Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Class II Director to serve for a one-year term: Brian P. McAndrews Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Class II Director to serve for a one-year term: Rexford J. Tibbens Management   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    Advisory vote to approve the Company's named executive officer compensation. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 30,650   0 03-Apr-2020 03-Apr-2020  
    RAYONIER INC.        
  Security 754907103   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol RYN               Meeting Date   14-May-2020  
  ISIN US7549071030   Agenda   935161858 - Management
  Record Date 13-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   13-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   13-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: Richard D. Kincaid Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: Keith E. Bass Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: Dod A. Fraser Management   For   For  
  1D.   Election of Director: Scott R. Jones Management   For   For  
  1E.   Election of Director: Blanche L. Lincoln Management   For   For  
  1F.   Election of Director: V. Larkin Martin Management   For   For  
  1G.   Election of Director: Ann C. Nelson Management   For   For  
  1H.   Election of Director: David L. Nunes Management   For   For  
  1I.   Election of Director: Andrew G. Wiltshire Management   For   For  
  2.    Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 28,688   0 13-Apr-2020 13-Apr-2020  
    JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION        
  Security 477839104   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol JBT               Meeting Date   15-May-2020  
  ISIN US4778391049   Agenda   935163244 - Management
  Record Date 20-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   20-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   14-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: Barbara L. Brasier Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: Thomas W. Giacomini Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: Polly B. Kawalek Management   For   For  
  2.    Approve on an advisory basis a non-binding resolution regarding the compensation of named executive officers. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 8,731   0 07-Apr-2020 07-Apr-2020  
    MORNINGSTAR, INC.        
  Security 617700109   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol MORN              Meeting Date   15-May-2020  
  ISIN US6177001095   Agenda   935160527 - Management
  Record Date 16-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   16-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   14-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: Joe Mansueto Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: Kunal Kapoor Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: Robin Diamonte Management   For   For  
  1D.   Election of Director: Cheryl Francis Management   For   For  
  1E.   Election of Director: Steve Joynt Management   For   For  
  1F.   Election of Director: Steve Kaplan Management   For   For  
  1G.   Election of Director: Gail Landis Management   For   For  
  1H.   Election of Director: Bill Lyons Management   For   For  
  1I.   Election of Director: Jack Noonan Management   For   For  
  1J.   Election of Director: Caroline Tsay Management   For   For  
  2.    Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as Morningstar's independent registered public accounting firm for 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 5,142   0 06-Apr-2020 06-Apr-2020  
    VERITEX HOLDINGS INC.        
  Security 923451108   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol VBTX              Meeting Date   19-May-2020  
  ISIN US9234511080   Agenda   935200369 - Management
  Record Date 31-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   31-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   18-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 C. Malcolm Holland, III   For   For  
  2 Pat S. Bolin   For   For  
  3 April Box   For   For  
  4 Blake Bozman   For   For  
  5 William D. Ellis   For   For  
  6 William E. Fallon   For   For  
  7 Ned N. Fleming, III   For   For  
  8 Mark C. Griege   For   For  
  9 Gordon Huddleston   For   For  
  10 Steven D. Lerner   For   For  
  11 Manuel J. Mehos   For   For  
  12 Gregory B. Morrison   For   For  
  13 John T. Sughrue   For   For  
  2.    Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers. Management   For   For  
  3.    To ratify the appointment of Grant Thronton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2019. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 29,969   0 28-Apr-2020 28-Apr-2020  
    NEENAH, INC.        
  Security 640079109   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol NP                Meeting Date   21-May-2020  
  ISIN US6400791090   Agenda   935176950 - Management
  Record Date 27-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   27-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   20-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Class I Director: William M. Cook Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Class I Director: Philip C. Moore Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Class I Director: Julie A. Schertell Management   For   For  
  2.    Proposal to approve an advisory vote on the Company's executive compensation. Management   For   For  
  3.    Proposal to ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Neenah, Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 13,660   0 12-Apr-2020 12-Apr-2020  
    HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC.        
  Security 421906108   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol HCSG              Meeting Date   26-May-2020  
  ISIN US4219061086   Agenda   935201931 - Management
  Record Date 01-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   01-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   22-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Theodore Wahl   For   For  
  2 John M. Briggs   For   For  
  3 Robert L. Frome   For   For  
  4 Dino D. Ottaviano   For   For  
  5 Michael E. McBryan   For   For  
  6 Diane S. Casey   For   For  
  7 John J. McFadden   For   For  
  8 Jude Visconto   For   For  
  9 Daniela Castagnino   For   For  
  10 Laura Grant   For   For  
  2.    To approve and ratify the selection of Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the current fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
  3.    To consider an advisory vote on executive compensation. Management   For   For  
  4.    To approve and adopt the Company's 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 32,592   0 04-May-2020 04-May-2020
    BRP GROUP INC        
  Security 05589G102   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol BRP               Meeting Date   27-May-2020  
  ISIN US05589G1022   Agenda   935199617 - Management
  Record Date 13-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   13-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   26-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Lowry Baldwin   For   For  
  2 Phillip Casey   For   For  
  2.    Ratification for the Selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 43,371   0 29-Apr-2020 29-Apr-2020  
    RE/MAX HOLDINGS, INC.        
  Security 75524W108   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol RMAX              Meeting Date   27-May-2020  
  ISIN US75524W1080   Agenda   935179261 - Management
  Record Date 31-Mar-2020   Holding Recon Date   31-Mar-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   26-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Joseph DeSplinter   For   For  
  2 Roger Dow   For   For  
  3 Ronald Harrison   For   For  
  4 Laura Kelly   For   For  
  2.    Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 33,855   0 25-Apr-2020 25-Apr-2020  
    NORTHWEST NATURAL HOLDING COMPANY        
  Security 66765N105   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol NWN               Meeting Date   28-May-2020  
  ISIN US66765N1054   Agenda   935191243 - Management
  Record Date 09-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   09-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   27-May-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 David H. Anderson*   For   For  
  2 Martha L. Byorum*   For   For  
  3 John D. Carter*   For   For  
  4 C. Scott Gibson*   For   For  
  5 Monica Enand#   For   For  
  2.    Advisory vote to approve Named Executive Officer Compensation. Management   For   For  
  3.    The ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Northwest Natural Holding Company's independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 13,840   0 25-Apr-2020 25-Apr-2020  
    CANNAE HOLDINGS, INC.        
  Security 13765N107   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol CNNE              Meeting Date   17-Jun-2020  
  ISIN US13765N1072   Agenda   935208846 - Management
  Record Date 20-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   20-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   16-Jun-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Hugh R. Harris   For   For  
  2 C. Malcolm Holland   For   For  
  3 Mark D. Linehan   For   For  
  2.    Approval of a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation paid to our named executive officers. Management   For   For  
  3.    Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2020 fiscal year. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 38,076   0 07-May-2020 07-May-2020
    NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED        
  Security 639050103   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol NTUS              Meeting Date   17-Jun-2020  
  ISIN US6390501038   Agenda   935214875 - Management
  Record Date 24-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   24-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   16-Jun-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1A.   Election of Director: Jonathan A. Kennedy Management   For   For  
  1B.   Election of Director: Barbara R. Paul Management   For   For  
  1C.   Election of Director: Alice D. Schroeder Management   For   For  
  1D.   Election of Director: Thomas J. Sullivan Management   For   For  
  1E.   Election of Director: Ilan Daskal Management   For   For  
  2.    Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation. Management   For   For  
  3.    To ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 23,319   0 10-May-2020 10-May-2020
    MOVADO GROUP, INC.        
  Security 624580106   Meeting Type   Annual  
  Ticker Symbol MOV               Meeting Date   25-Jun-2020  
  ISIN US6245801062   Agenda   935215017 - Management
  Record Date 30-Apr-2020   Holding Recon Date   30-Apr-2020  
  City / Country     / United States     Vote Deadline Date   24-Jun-2020  
  SEDOL(s)     Quick Code      
    Item Proposal       Proposed by   Vote   For/Against Management          
  1.    DIRECTOR Management          
  1 Peter A. Bridgman   For   For  
  2 Alex Grinberg   For   For  
  3 Efraim Grinberg   For   For  
  4 Alan H. Howard   For   For  
  5 Richard Isserman   For   For  
  6 Ann Kirschner   For   For  
  7 Stephen Sadove   For   For  
  2.    To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021. Management   For   For  
  3.    To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement under "Executive Compensation". Management   For   For  
                                                                 
    Account Number Account Name Internal Account Custodian Ballot Shares   Unavailable Shares Vote Date Date Confirmed  
     8012312 FIRST TRUST/CONFLU ENCE SM CP V    8012312 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO. 46,100   0 13-May-2020 13-May-2020

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

(Registrant) FIRST TRUST SERIES FUND  
         
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ James M. Dykas    
  James M. Dykas, President and Chief Executive Officer    
         
Date August 19, 2020      

 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.