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THE GABELLI EQUITY TRUST
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-04700
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
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 (Sections 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).
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
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Investment Company Report
ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 043632108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASCMA MEETING DATE 09-Jul-2010
ISIN US0436321089 AGENDA 933287028 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILIP J. HOLTHOUSE For For
2 BRIAN C. MULLIGAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE Shareholder For Against
REDEMPTION OF THE PREFERRED SHARE PURCHASE
RIGHTS ISSUED PURSUANT TO OUR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 2008, AS AMENDED.
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC.
SECURITY 390064103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GAP MEETING DATE 15-Jul-2010
ISIN US3900641032 AGENDA 933294237 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against Against
COMPANY'S CHARTER TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WHICH THE COMPANY
HAS AUTHORITY TO ISSUE FROM 160,000,000 TO
260,000,000 SHARES.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 B. GAUNT For For
2 D. KOURKOUMELIS For For
3 E. LEWIS For For
4 G. MAYS For For
5 M. B. TART-BEZER For For
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
BT GROUP PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G16612106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2010
ISIN GB0030913577 AGENDA 702462285 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Receive the report and accounts Management For For
2 Receive the remuneration report Management For For
3 Approve the final dividend Management For For
4 Re-election of Sir Michael Rake Management For For
5 Re-election of Ian Livingston Management For For
6 Re-election of Carl Symon Management For For
7 Election of Anthony Ball Management For For
8 Re-appointment of the Auditors Management For For
9 Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
10 Grant authority to allot shares Management For For
S.11 Grant authority to allot shares for cash Management For For
S.12 Grant authority to purchase own shares Management For For
S.13 Approve the 14 days notice of meetings Management For For
14 Grant authority for political donations Management For For
SSL INTERNATIONAL PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G8401X108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2010
ISIN GB0007981128 AGENDA 702528893 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Receive the report and accounts for 2010 and the auditable part of Management For For
the remuneration report
2 Approve the 2010 remuneration report Management For For
3 Declare a final dividend of 8.0 pence per ordinary share Management For For
4 Re-elect Richard Adam as a Director Management For For
5 Re-elect Garry Watts as a Director Management For For
6 Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditors Management For For
7 Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors' remuneration Management For For
8 Approve to renew the authority given to Directors to allot shares Management For For
9 Grant authority for the political donations Management For For
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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10 Approve the establishments of the SSL International Plc Company Management For For
Share Option Plan 2010
11 Approve the establishments of the SSL International Plc Share Management For For
Incentive Plan 2010
S.12 Approve to renew the authority given to Directors to allot equity Management For For
securities for cash including the authority to sell or allot treasury
shares
S.13 Authorize the Company to purchase the Company's shares Management For For
S.14 Grant authority for the calling of general meetings of the Company Management For For
not being an AGM by notice of at least 14 clear days
S.15 Adopt the new Articles of Association Management For For
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 21036P108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STZ MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2010
ISIN US21036P1084 AGENDA 933300319 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JERRY FOWDEN For For
2 BARRY A. FROMBERG For For
3 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
4 JAMES A. LOCKE III For For
5 RICHARD SANDS For For
6 ROBERT SANDS For For
7 PAUL L. SMITH For For
8 MARK ZUPAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 28, 2011.
MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
SECURITY 607828100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOD MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2010
ISIN US6078281002 AGENDA 933304230 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS A. BURKE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES P. COOLEY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. NEALE Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 115637100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BFA MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2010
ISIN US1156371007 AGENDA 933306791 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEO. GARVIN BROWN IV Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. BROWN, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA A. FRAZIER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD P. MAYER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MITCHELL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. STREET Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DACE BROWN STUBBS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL C. VARGA Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. WELCH, JR. Management For For
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION S A
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 23-Jul-2010
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 702537044 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Appointment of Audit Committee Members in accordance with Management No Action
Article 37 of Law 3693/2008
2. Approve the transportation and accommodation expenses of Management No Action
Board of Directors in order to participate in meetings
3. Grant the special authorization to the general meeting in order to Management No Action
approve the modifications in contracts between the Company and
Company's officers
4. Various announcements Management No Action
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HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL OTE MEETING DATE 23-Jul-2010
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 933309660 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, Management For
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 37 OF LAW 3693/2008.
02 APPROVAL OF ASSUMING THE TRAVEL AND SOJOURN Management For
EXPENSES OF THE BOD MEMBERS FOR THEIR
PARTICIPATION IN THE BOD MEETINGS AND IN THE
MEETINGS OF ITS COMMITTEES.
03 GRANTING OF SPECIAL PERMISSION BY THE GENERAL Management For
MEETING PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23A , PARAS, 2 AND 4 OF
C.L.2190/1920, FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT
OF TERMS OF CONTRACTS CONCLUDED BETWEEN
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVES AND THE COMPANY.
REMY COINTREAU SA, COGNAC
SECURITY F7725A100 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 27-Jul-2010
ISIN FR0000130395 AGENDA 702528069 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
CMMT French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward Non-Voting
the Proxy Card-directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service-Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions.-The following applies to Non-
Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting-instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become-Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as-
Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy
Card and-forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether
your Global-Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please
contact your representative
O.1 Approve the financial statements for the FY 2009/2010 Management For For
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements for the FY Management For For
2009/2010
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and setting of the dividend Management For For
O.4 Approve the option for the payment of dividend in shares Management For For
O.5 Approve the agreements pursuant to Article L.225-38 of the Management For For
Commercial Code
O.6 Grant discharge of duties to the Board members Management For For
O.7 Approve the renewal of Mr. Marc Heriard Dubreuil's term as Board Management For For
member
O.8 Approve the renewal of Mr. Timothy Jones' term as Board Management For For
member
O.9 Approve the renewal of Mr. Jean Burelle's term as Board member Management For For
O.10 Appointment of Mr. Didier Alix as a Board member Management For For
O.11 Approve to determine the attendance allowances Management For For
O.12 Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase or sell shares of the Management For For
Company under the provisions of Articles L.225-209 and seq. of
the Commercial Code
O.13 Grant powers for the formalities Management For For
E.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital by Management For For
cancellation of treasury shares of the Company
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the share capital Management For For
increase by issuing, with preferential subscription rights of the
shareholders, shares of the Company and/or securities giving
access to the capital of the Company and/or to issuance of
securities entitling to allotment of debt securities
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the share capital Management For For
increase by issuing, with cancellation of preferential subscription
rights of the shareholders, shares of the Company and/or
securities giving access to the capital of the Company and/or to
issuance of securities entitling to allotment of debt securities, by
public offer
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the share capital Management For For
increase by issuing, with cancellation of preferential subscription
rights of the shareholders, shares of the Company and/or
securities giving access to the capital of the Company and/or to
issuance of securities entitling to allotment of debt securities, by
an offer pursuant to Article L.411-2, II of the Monetary and
Financial Code
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to set the issue price of the Management For For
issuable securities under the sixteenth and seventeenth
resolutions, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights of
the shareholders, within the limit of 10% of the capital annually
E.19 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the number of Management For For
issuable securities in the event of issuance with or without
preferential subscription rights of the shareholders
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to allocate options to subscribe Management For For
for or purchase shares
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share capital by Management For For
issuing shares reserved for members of a Company savings plan
E.22 Authorize to reduce the share capital Management For For
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors in case of public offer involving Management For For
the stocks of the Company
E.24 Authorize the Board of Directors to allocate the expenses due to Management For For
the capital increases concluded on the premiums pertaining to
these transactions
E.25 Amend the third resolution of Article 8.2 of the Statutes relating to Management For For
the thresholds crossing, consequential to the changes in
legislation and regulation
E.26 Grant powers for the formalities Management For For
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ITO EN,LTD.
SECURITY J25027103 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 27-Jul-2010
ISIN JP3143000002 AGENDA 702544556 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
SECURITY 92857W209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VOD MEETING DATE 27-Jul-2010
ISIN US92857W2098 AGENDA 933299681 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE THE COMPANY'S ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS Management For For
OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
02 TO RE-ELECT SIR JOHN BOND AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
03 TO RE-ELECT JOHN BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, MEMBER OF THE
NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
04 TO RE-ELECT VITTORIO COLAO AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
05 TO RE-ELECT MICHEL COMBES AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
06 TO RE-ELECT ANDY HALFORD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
07 TO RE-ELECT STEPHEN PUSEY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
08 TO RE-ELECT ALAN JEBSON AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER OF Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
09 TO RE-ELECT SAMUEL JONAH AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER OF Management For For
THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
10 TO RE-ELECT NICK LAND AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER OF THE Management For For
AUDIT COMMITTEE)
11 TO RE-ELECT ANNE LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
12 TO RE-ELECT LUC VANDEVELDE AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE,
MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
13 TO RE-ELECT ANTHONY WATSON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
14 TO RE-ELECT PHILIP YEA AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER OF THE Management For For
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
15 TO APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 5.65P PER ORDINARY Management For For
SHARE
16 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
17 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
18 TO AUTHORISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE Management For For
THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS
19 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
S20 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO DIS-APPLY PRE- Management For For
EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
S21 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY'S TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES (SECTION 701, COMPANIES ACT 2006) (SPECIAL
RESOLUTION)
S22 TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION)
S23 TO AUTHORISE THE CALLING OF A GENERAL MEETING Management For For
OTHER THAN AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON NOT LESS
THAN 14 CLEAR DAYS' NOTICE (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
24 TO APPROVE THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE Management For For
VODAFONE SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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LEGG MASON, INC.
SECURITY 524901105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LM MEETING DATE 27-Jul-2010
ISIN US5249011058 AGENDA 933305535 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN T. CAHILL** For For
2 DENNIS R. BERESFORD* For For
3 NELSON PELTZ* For For
4 W. ALLEN REED* For For
5 NICHOLAS J. ST. GEORGE* For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE LEGG MASON, INC. EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN.
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP.
SECURITY 740189105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCP MEETING DATE 10-Aug-2010
ISIN US7401891053 AGENDA 933303478 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL J. MURPHY For For
2 STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER For For
3 RICHARD L. WAMBOLD For For
4 TIMOTHY A. WICKS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CLASSIFIED Shareholder Against For
BOARD STRUCTURE
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V408 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PBR MEETING DATE 12-Aug-2010
ISIN US71654V4086 AGENDA 933316336 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 RATIFYING THE ENGAGEMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS CORPORATE FINANCE &
RECOVERY LTDA. ("PWC"), TO PREPARE A VALUATION
REPORT OF 4 (FOUR) LETRAS FINANCEIRAS DO TESOURO
(FEDERAL TREASURY BILLS) ISSUED BY THE BRAZILIAN
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (THE "VALUATION REPORT"), ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
02 APPROVING THE CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY TO Management For For
ESTABLISH THE VALUE OF THE LFTS, AS PROPOSED BY
PWC IN THE VALUATION REPORT (THE "VALUATION
CRITERIA")
03 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
OF THE COMPANY TO RATIFY THE FINAL VALUE OF EACH
OF THE LFTS SERIES, AS APPEAR IN THE VALUATION
REPORT PURSUANT TO THE VALUATION CRITERIA
GENTING SINGAPORE PLC
SECURITY G3825Q102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 18-Aug-2010
ISIN GB0043620292 AGENDA 702563114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve the sale of the entire issued share capital of each of i Management For For
Genting International Enterprises Singapore Pte. Ltd., ii Nedby
Limited, iii Palomino Star Limited and iv Palomino World Limited
to Genting Worldwide UK Limited the ''Purchaser'' on and
subject to the terms and conditions of a conditional sale and
purchase agreement dated 01 JUL 2010 entered into between the
Company and the Purchaser the ''Agreement'' , resulting in the
divestment by the Company of its casino operations in the United
Kingdom to the Purchaser the ''Proposed Divestment'' , details of
which have been set out in the circular to shareholders dated 30
JUL 2010; and authorize the Directors of the Company and each
of them to complete and do CONTD.
CONT all such acts and things including modifying the agreement and Non-Voting
executing all-such documents as may be required under or
pursuant to the agreement as they-or he may consider
necessary, desirable or expedient or in the interests of-the
Company to give effect to this resolution as they or he may deem
fit
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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 18-Aug-2010
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 933307375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN W. DINDO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. SMUCKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. STEINBRINK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL SMUCKER WAGSTAFF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY 2010 EQUITY Management For For
AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 19-Aug-2010
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 702562376 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY MEXICAN NATIONALS HAVE Non-Voting
VOTING RIGHTS AT THIS MEETING.-IF YOU ARE A MEXICAN
NATIONAL AND WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT YOUR VOTE ON
THIS-MEETING PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THANK YOU
I Approve, if deemed appropriate, the unaudited financial Management For For
statements of Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. De C.V., to 31 JUL 2010
II Approve, if deemed appropriate, a proposal for Grupo Bimbo, Management For For
S.A.B. De C.V., as the Company carrying out the merger and that
will continue after it, to merge into itself Tecebim, S.A. De C.V., as
the Company that is being merged and will disappear, as well as
the respective Merger Agreement
III Approve the designation of special delegates to formalize and Management For For
carry out the resolutions passed by this meeting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting
IN MEETING TYPE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU D-ECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 749121109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL Q MEETING DATE 24-Aug-2010
ISIN US7491211097 AGENDA 933312720 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ADOPT AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AMONG Management For For
CENTURYLINK, INC., SB44 ACQUISITION COMPANY AND
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.,
PURSUANT TO WHICH SB44 ACQUISITION COMPANY BE
MERGED WITH AND INTO QWEST AND EACH OUTSTANDING
SHARE OF COMMON STOCK OF QWEST BE CONVERTED
INTO RIGHT TO RECEIVE 0.1664 SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK OF CENTURYLINK, WITH CASH PAID IN LIEU OF
FRACTIONAL SHARES
02 TO VOTE UPON AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE QWEST Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO ADOPT
THE MERGER AGREEMENT
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
SECURITY 423074103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HNZ MEETING DATE 31-Aug-2010
ISIN US4230741039 AGENDA 933309165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. JOHNSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. BUNCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. COLEMAN, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. DROSDICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HOLIDAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. KENDLE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. O'HARE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. PELTZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.C. SWANN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. USHER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE RIGHT TO Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
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NIKO RESOURCES LTD.
SECURITY 653905109 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NKRSF MEETING DATE 09-Sep-2010
ISIN CA6539051095 AGENDA 933319938 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED AT Management For For
THE MEETING AT SIX (6).
02 THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR Management For For
FROM THE MANAGEMENT PROPOSED NOMINEES, ALL AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND PROXY
STATEMENT OF THE CORPORATION DATED AUGUST 5,
2010 (THE "INFORMATION CIRCULAR").
03 TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE DIRECTORS.
04 TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM ALL UNALLOCATED OPTIONS Management For For
PURSUANT TO THE STOCK OPTION PLAN OF THE
CORPORATION, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
05 TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM CERTAIN OPTION GRANTS TO Management For For
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 017361106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AYE MEETING DATE 14-Sep-2010
ISIN US0173611064 AGENDA 933313049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 2010, BY AND
AMONG FIRSTENERGY CORP., ELEMENT MERGER SUB,
INC. (A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF FIRSTENERGY
CORP.) AND ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC., AS AMENDED AS
OF JUNE 4, 2010, AND AS IT MAY BE FURTHER AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME, AND THE MERGER DESCRIBED
THEREIN.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A Management For For
LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE THE MERGER
AGREEMENT AND THE MERGER AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
SECURITY 57636Q104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MA MEETING DATE 21-Sep-2010
ISIN US57636Q1040 AGENDA 933315586 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ---- -----------
1A AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN PHASES AND EFFECT RELATED
CHANGES IN DIRECTOR VACANCY AND REMOVAL
PROCEDURES.
1B AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE A
SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR AMENDING
THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
1C AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REVISE
REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE COMPOSITION OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
1D AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REVISE
REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE OWNERSHIP OF THE
COMPANY'S STOCK AND DELETE RELATED OBSOLETE
PROVISIONS.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES TO APPROVE EACH OF THE PROPOSALS
COMPRISING PROPOSAL 1 AT THE TIME OF THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 NANCY J. KARCH For For
2 J.O. REYES LAGUNES For For
3 EDWARD SUNING TIAN For For
4 SILVIO BARZI For For
04 RE-APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S SENIOR EXECUTIVE Management For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR 2010.
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC.
SECURITY 780910105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RVT MEETING DATE 22-Sep-2010
ISIN US7809101055 AGENDA 933313619 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD M. GALKIN For For
2 MARK R. FETTING For For
3 ARTHUR S. MEHLMAN For For
DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 24522P103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DLM MEETING DATE 23-Sep-2010
ISIN US24522P1030 AGENDA 933320525 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A TO ELECT VICTOR L. LUND AS DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE Management For For
FOR ONE YEAR TERM.
1B TO ELECT JOE L. MORGAN AS DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE Management For For
FOR ONE YEAR TERM.
1C TO ELECT DAVID R. WILLIAMS AS DIRECTOR TO HOLD Management For For
OFFICE FOR ONE YEAR TERM.
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING
PROVISIONS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS DEL Management For For
MONTE FOODS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING
MAY 1, 2011.
GERBER SCIENTIFIC, INC.
SECURITY 373730100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRB MEETING DATE 23-Sep-2010
ISIN US3737301008 AGENDA 933321856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD P. AIKEN For For
2 MARC T. GILES For For
3 EDWARD G. JEPSEN For For
4 RANDALL D. LEDFORD For For
5 JOHN R. LORD For For
6 JAMES A. MITAROTONDA For For
7 JAVIER PEREZ For For
8 CAROLE F. ST. MARK For For
9 W. JERRY VEREEN. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
GENERAL MILLS, INC.
SECURITY 370334104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GIS MEETING DATE 27-Sep-2010
ISIN US3703341046 AGENDA 933315966 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADBURY H. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KERRY CLARK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL DANOS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. ESREY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RICHARDS HOPE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HEIDI G. MILLER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE ODLAND Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS E. QUAM Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. ROSE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOROTHY A. TERRELL Management For For
02 APPROVE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS GENERAL Management For For
MILLS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
04 CAST AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For
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SKYLINE CORPORATION
SECURITY 830830105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SKY MEETING DATE 27-Sep-2010
ISIN US8308301055 AGENDA 933321503 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ARTHUR J. DECIO For For
2 THOMAS G. DERANEK For For
3 JOHN C. FIRTH For For
4 JERRY HAMMES For For
5 WILLIAM H. LAWSON For For
6 DAVID T. LINK For For
7 ANDREW J. MCKENNA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM: THE BOARD AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
HAVE APPOINTED CROWE HORWATH LLP AS SKYLINE'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2011.
H&R BLOCK, INC.
SECURITY 093671105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRB MEETING DATE 30-Sep-2010
ISIN US0936711052 AGENDA 933319065 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. BREEDEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. COBB Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. GERARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEN J. LAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. LEWIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE C. ROHDE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM D. SEIP Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. EDWARD SHAW, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIANNA WOOD Management For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE Management For For
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 LONG- Management For For
TERM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCREASE THE
AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN BY 10,000,000 SHARES (FROM
14,000,000 SHARES TO 24,000,000 SHARES).
04 THE APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE EXECUTIVE
PERFORMANCE PLAN.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A SIMPLE Management For For
MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD.
06 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT
TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY'S
SHAREHOLDERS.
07 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT
RELATED TO THE REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS.
08 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT
RELATED TO AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS.
09 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT
REGARDING THE RELATED PERSON TRANSACTION
PROVISION.
10 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30,
2011.
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.
SECURITY 191219104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CCE MEETING DATE 01-Oct-2010
ISIN US1912191046 AGENDA 933323874 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE BUSINESS SEPARATION Management For For
AND MERGER AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 25,
2010 AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME BY AND
AMONG COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC., INTERNATIONAL
CCE INC., THE COCA-COLA COMPANY AND COBALT
SUBSIDIARY LLC.
02 A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE MEETING, IF NECESSARY Management For For
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 07-Oct-2010
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 933322389 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM R. GRABER For For
2 EMERY N. KOENIG For For
3 SERGIO RIAL For For
4 DAVID T. SEATON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2011.
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DIAGEO PLC
SECURITY 25243Q205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DEO MEETING DATE 14-Oct-2010
ISIN US25243Q2057 AGENDA 933329321 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2010. Management For For
02 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2010. Management For For
03 DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For
04 RE-ELECTION OF PB BRUZELIUS AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
05 RE-ELECTION OF LM DANON AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
06 RE-ELECTION OF BD HOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
07 RE-ELECTION OF LORD HOLLICK AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION (CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMMITTEE) COMMITTEE)
08 RE-ELECTION OF DR FB HUMER AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
(CHAIRMAN OF THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE)
09 RE-ELECTION OF PG SCOTT AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT Management For For
(CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE), NOMINATION &
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
10 RE-ELECTION OF HT STITZER AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
11 RE-ELECTION OF PA WALKER AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
12 RE-ELECTION OF PS WALSH AS A DIRECTOR. (CHAIRMAN Management For For
OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
13 ELECTION OF LORD DAVIES AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION & REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
14 ELECTION OF DA MAHLAN AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMMITTEE)
15 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. Management For For
16 REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR. Management For For
17 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES. Management For For
18 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For
19 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES. Management For For
20 AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR TO Management For For
INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE IN THE EU.
21 AMENDMENT OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2001 SHARE INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
22 ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2010 SHARESAVE PLAN. Management For For
23 AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL SHARE PLANS. Management For For
24 REDUCED NOTICE OF A GENERAL MEETING OTHER THAN Management For For
AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
NEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 65248E203 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NWS MEETING DATE 15-Oct-2010
ISIN US65248E2037 AGENDA 933324232 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSE MARIA AZNAR For For
2 NATALIE BANCROFT For For
3 PETER L. BARNES For For
4 CHASE CAREY For For
5 KENNETH E. COWLEY For For
6 DAVID F. DEVOE For For
7 VIET DINH For For
8 SIR R.I. EDDINGTON For For
9 ANDREW S.B. KNIGHT For For
10 JAMES R. MURDOCH For For
11 K. RUPERT MURDOCH For For
12 LACHLAN K. MURDOCH For For
13 THOMAS J. PERKINS For For
14 ARTHUR M. SISKIND For For
15 JOHN L. THORNTON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
03 RE-APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS UNDER THE Management For For
COMPANY'S LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PAYMENT
OF PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION UNDER
SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF A HUMAN Shareholder Against For
RIGHTS COMMITTEE.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON PAY. Shareholder Against For
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MIRANT CORPORATION
SECURITY 60467R100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MIR MEETING DATE 25-Oct-2010
ISIN US60467R1005 AGENDA 933329559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS APRIL 11, 2010, BY AND AMONG RRI
ENERGY, INC., RRI ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC., AND MIRANT
CORPORATION.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN THE Management For For
MIRANT SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
SARA LEE CORPORATION
SECURITY 803111103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLE MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2010
ISIN US8031111037 AGENDA 933327783 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURETTE T. KOELLNER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CORNELIS J.A. VAN LEDE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN MCADAM Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR IAN PROSSER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN R. SORENSEN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY W. UBBEN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN P. WARD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011.
MEREDITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 589433101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDP MEETING DATE 03-Nov-2010
ISIN US5894331017 AGENDA 933331542 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARY SUE COLEMAN For For
2 D MELL MEREDITH FRAZIER For For
3 JOEL W. JOHNSON For For
4 STEPHEN M. LACY For For
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
SECURITY 039483102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADM MEETING DATE 04-Nov-2010
ISIN US0394831020 AGENDA 933332998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.W. BUCKLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.H. CARTER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. DUFOUR Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.E. FELSINGER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.F. HAYNES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MACIEL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. MOORE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. O'NEILL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.R. WESTBROOK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.A. WOERTZ Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2011.
03 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
04 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT Shareholder Against For
ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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PERNOD-RICARD, PARIS
SECURITY F72027109 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 10-Nov-2010
ISIN FR0000120693 AGENDA 702630179 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward Non-Voting
the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service Representative-to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The following ap-plies to Non-
Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will be fo-
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O.1 Approval of the Parent Company financial statements for the Management For For
financial year ended 30 JUN 2010
O.2 Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the financial Management For For
year ended 30 JUN 2010
O.3 Allocation of the net result for the financial year ended 30 JUN Management For For
2010 and setting of the dividend
O.4 Approval of regulated agreements referred to in Article L. 225-38 Management For For
et seq. of the French Commercial Code
O.5 Renewal of the Directorship of Mr. Francois Gerard Management For For
O.6 Appointment of Ms. Susan Murray as a Director Management For For
O.7 Renew appointment of Mazars as Auditor Management For For
O.8 Renew appointment of Patrick de Cambourg as Alternate Auditor Management For For
O.9 Setting of the annual amount of Directors' fees allocated to Management For For
members of the Board of Directors
O.10 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to trade in Management For For
the Company's shares
E.11 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
decide on an allocation of performance-related shares to
Employees of the Company and to Employees and Corporate
Officers of the Companies of the Group
E.12 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management Against Against
issue share warrants in the event of a public offer on the
Company's shares
E.13 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
decide on share capital increases through the issue of shares or
securities granting access to the share capital, reserved for
members of saving plans with cancellation of preferential
subscription rights in favour of the members of such saving plans
E.14 Amendment of the Company bylaws relating to the right of the Management For For
Board of Directors to appoint censors
E.15 Amendment of the Company bylaws relating to the terms and Management For For
conditions applicable to the attendance and vote at the General
Shareholders' Meeting
E.16 Powers to carry out the necessary legal formalities Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF NAMES IN RESOLUTIONS 7 A-ND 8 AND RECEIPT OF
ADDITIONAL LINK. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, P-LEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL I-
NSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
PACTIV CORPORATION
SECURITY 695257105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PTV MEETING DATE 15-Nov-2010
ISIN US6952571056 AGENDA 933339675 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF AUGUST 16, 2010, BY AND AMONG PACTIV
CORPORATION, RANK GROUP LIMITED, REYNOLDS GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED AND REYNOLDS ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, AN INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF REYNOLDS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED, AND APPROVE
THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO SOLICIT Management For For
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE MERGER AGREEMENT
AND APPROVING THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
THEREBY AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING.
THE CLOROX COMPANY
SECURITY 189054109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLX MEETING DATE 17-Nov-2010
ISIN US1890541097 AGENDA 933336326 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL BOGGAN, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. CARMONA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TULLY M. FRIEDMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE J. HARAD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KNAUSS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY G. MICHAEL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Management For For
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL BOGGAN, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. CARMONA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TULLY M. FRIEDMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE J. HARAD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KNAUSS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY G. MICHAEL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN M. TICKNOR Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2005
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. Shareholder Against For
NEW HOPE CORPORATION LTD
SECURITY Q66635105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 18-Nov-2010
ISIN AU000000NHC7 AGENDA 702646603 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
2 Adoption of remuneration report Management For For
3.a Re-election of Mr. R. D. Millner as a Director Management For For
3.b Re-election of Mr. D. J. Fairfull as a Director Management For For
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
SECURITY 134429109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPB MEETING DATE 18-Nov-2010
ISIN US1344291091 AGENDA 933336314 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDMUND M. CARPENTER For For
2 PAUL R. CHARRON For For
3 DOUGLAS R. CONANT For For
4 BENNETT DORRANCE For For
5 HARVEY GOLUB For For
6 LAWRENCE C. KARLSON For For
7 RANDALL W. LARRIMORE For For
8 MARY ALICE D. MALONE For For
9 SARA MATHEW For For
10 DENISE M. MORRISON For For
11 WILLIAM D. PEREZ For For
12 CHARLES R. PERRIN For For
13 A. BARRY RAND For For
14 NICK SHREIBER For For
15 ARCHBOLD D. VAN BEUREN For For
16 LES C. VINNEY For For
17 CHARLOTTE C. WEBER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE CAMPBELL SOUP Management Against Against
COMPANY 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 405217100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAIN MEETING DATE 18-Nov-2010
ISIN US4052171000 AGENDA 933344753 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ----- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IRWIN D. SIMON For For
2 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
3 RICHARD C. BERKE For For
4 JACK FUTTERMAN For For
5 MARINA HAHN For For
6 BRETT ICAHN For For
7 ROGER MELTZER For For
8 DAVID SCHECHTER For For
9 LEWIS D. SCHILIRO For For
10 LAWRENCE S. ZILAVY For For
02 TO VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, FOR THE Management For For
COMPENSATION AWARDED TO THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010, AS
SET FORTH IN THE SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDEMENT OF THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2002 LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK
AWARD PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDEMENT OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, TO Management For For
ACT AS REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2011.
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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 257651109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DCI MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2010
ISIN US2576511099 AGENDA 933333926 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM M. COOK For For
2 MICHAEL J. HOFFMAN For For
3 WILLARD D. OBERTON For For
4 JOHN P. WIEHOFF For For
2 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DONALDSON
COMPANY, INC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31,
2011.
3 ADOPT THE DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. 2010 MASTER Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
SECURITY 620076109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MOT MEETING DATE 29-Nov-2010
ISIN US6200761095 AGENDA 933338736 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ----------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
EFFECT, IN ITS DISCRETION PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2011,
A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING AND
TREASURY COMMON STOCK OF MOTOROLA, AT A
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT RATIO OF AT LEAST 1-FOR-3 AND
OF UP TO 1-FOR-7, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
02 APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO Management For For
MOTOROLA'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO EFFECT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
AND TO REDUCE PROPORTIONATELY THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MOTOROLA IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE, SUBJECT TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' AUTHORITY TO ABANDON SUCH AMENDMENT.
TELECOM ARGENTINA, S.A.
SECURITY 879273209 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TEO MEETING DATE 30-Nov-2010
ISIN US8792732096 AGENDA 933348941 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
E1 APPOINTMENT OF TWO SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE AND Management For For
SIGN THE MINUTES.
E2 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TEN OF THE CORPORATE Management For For
BYLAWS, SO AS TO: (I) INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF MEMBERS OF BOARD FROM 9 TO 11; (II) INCREASE THE
TERM OF DIRECTORS TO 3 FISCAL YEARS; (III) ELIMINATE
THE OPTION TO ELECT TWO VICE-CHAIRMEN; (IV) IF THERE
IS ANY TIE IN A VOTE, WHERE VICE-CHAIRMAN REPLACES
THE CHAIRMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN SHALL NOT HAVE
CHAIRMAN'S POWER TO CAST TWO VOTES.
O1 APPOINTMENT OF TWO SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE AND Management For For
SIGN THE MINUTES.
O2 CONSIDERATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND Management For For
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE'S PERFORMANCE FROM APRIL
29, 2008 TO THE DATE OF THIS MEETING.
O3 DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AND Management For For
ALTERNATE DIRECTORS WHO WILL SERVE FROM THE
DATE OF THIS SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
O4 DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND Management For For
ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
WHO WILL SERVE FROM THE DATE OF THIS
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
O5 RECTIFICATION OF THE NON-APPROVAL OF GERARDO Management For For
WERTHEIN'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE NINETEENTH
FISCAL YEAR.
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OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA
SECURITY 677864100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ODC MEETING DATE 14-Dec-2010
ISIN US6778641000 AGENDA 933345781 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ------------------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. STEVEN COLE For For
2 ARNOLD W. DONALD For For
3 DANIEL S. JAFFEE For For
4 RICHARD M. JAFFEE For For
5 JOSEPH C. MILLER For For
6 MICHAEL A. NEMEROFF For For
7 ALLAN H. SELIG For For
8 PAUL E. SUCKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JULY 31, 2011.
AUTOZONE, INC.
SECURITY 053332102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AZO MEETING DATE 15-Dec-2010
ISIN US0533321024 AGENDA 933341858 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM C. CROWLEY For For
2 SUE E. GOVE For For
3 EARL G. GRAVES, JR. For For
4 ROBERT R. GRUSKY For For
5 J.R. HYDE, III For For
6 W. ANDREW MCKENNA For For
7 GEORGE R. MRKONIC, JR. For For
8 LUIS P. NIETO For For
9 WILLIAM C. RHODES, III For For
10 THEODORE W. ULLYOT For For
02 APPROVAL OF AUTOZONE, INC. 2011 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
AWARD PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2011
FISCAL YEAR.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION S A
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 23-Dec-2010
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 702723924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1. Announcement of the election of a new Member of the Board of Management For For
Directors, pursuant to Article 9, Par. 4 of the Company's Articles of
Incorporation
2. Approval of the termination of the contract independent services Management For For
agreement between OTE and the former Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, dated 25
June 2009, pursuant to the second section of term 9 thereof
3. Approval of a contract between the Company and the Chief Management For For
Executive Officer, pursuant to Article 23A of Codified Law
2190.1920, and granting of power to sign it
4. Miscellaneous announcements Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL HLTOY MEETING DATE 23-Dec-2010
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 933359615 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
02 APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT Management For For
(INDEPENDENT SERVICES AGREEMENT) BETWEEN OTE
AND THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE
COMPANY, DATED 25-6-2009, PURSUANT TO THE SECOND
SECTION OF TERM 9 THEREOF.
03 APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND Management For For
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
23A OF CODIFIED LAW 2190/1920, AND GRANTING OF
POWER TO SIGN IT.
ZEP INC
SECURITY 98944B108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZEP MEETING DATE 06-Jan-2011
ISIN US98944B1089 AGENDA 933350364 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 TIMOTHY M. MANGANELLO For For
2 JOHN K. MORGAN For For
3 JOSEPH SQUICCIARINO For For
4 TIMOTHY T. TEVENS For For
2 TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 00508Y102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYI MEETING DATE 07-Jan-2011
ISIN US00508Y1029 AGENDA 933349082 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GORDON D. HARNETT For For
2 ROBERT F. MCCULLOUGH For For
3 NEIL WILLIAMS For For
4 NORMAN H. WESLEY For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
WALGREEN CO.
SECURITY 931422109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WAG MEETING DATE 12-Jan-2011
ISIN US9314221097 AGENDA 933353447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BRAILER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. DAVIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. FOOTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK P. FRISSORA Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GINGER L. GRAHAM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. MCNALLY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY M. SCHLICHTING Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEJANDRO SILVA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. WASSON Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
WALGREEN CO.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMEND THE WALGREEN CO. ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REVISE THE PURPOSE CLAUSE.
04 AMEND THE WALGREEN CO. ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
05 AMEND THE WALGREEN CO. ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE "FAIR PRICE"
CHARTER PROVISION APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN BUSINESS
COMBINATIONS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A POLICY TO CHANGE THE Shareholder Against For
VOTE REQUIRED FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON A POLICY THAT A Shareholder Against For
SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUTURE STOCK OPTION
GRANTS TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES SHOULD BE
PERFORMANCE-BASED.
RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 751028101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RAH MEETING DATE 18-Jan-2011
ISIN US7510281014 AGENDA 933357609 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BENJAMIN OLA. AKANDE For For
2 JONATHAN E. BAUM For For
3 KEVIN J. HUNT For For
4 DAVID W. KEMPER For For
5 DAVID R. WENZEL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
RALCORP HOLDINGS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 29266R108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ENR MEETING DATE 18-Jan-2011
ISIN US29266R1086 AGENDA 933358889 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARD M. KLEIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. PATRICK MCGINNIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. ROBERTS Management For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2009 INCENTIVE Management Abstain Against
STOCK PLAN
03 EXECUTIVE OFFICER BONUS PLAN AND PERFORMANCE Management For For
CRITERIA
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR
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MONSANTO COMPANY
SECURITY 61166W101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MON MEETING DATE 25-Jan-2011
ISIN US61166W1018 AGENDA 933358459 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA K. IPSEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM U. PARFET Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE H. POSTE, PH.D., D.V.M. Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL 2011
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES
05 TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE Management For For
MONSANTO COMPANY CODE SECTION 162(M) ANNUAL
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR COVERED EXECUTIVES
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
SECURITY 478366107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JCI MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2011
ISIN US4783661071 AGENDA 933358865 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NATALIE A. BLACK For For
2 ROBERT A. CORNOG For For
3 WILLIAM H. LACY For For
4 STEPHEN A. ROELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2011
03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO ALLOW FOR A MAJORITY VOTING
STANDARD FOR UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS OF
DIRECTORS
04 APPROVAL OF THE JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. ANNUAL Management For For
INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
05 APPROVAL OF THE JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. LONG-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATON OF OUR NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management
VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
ASHLAND INC.
SECURITY 044209104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASH MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2011
ISIN US0442091049 AGENDA 933358853 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN LIGOCKI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: JAMES J. O'BRIEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: BARRY W. PERRY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2011 ASHLAND INC. INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE ASHLAND
INC. PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO ITEM 402 OF
REGULATION S-K UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED, AND THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
AS AMENDED.
05 WHETHER THE SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 14A(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, SHOULD OCCUR
EVERY.
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VISA INC.
SECURITY 92826C839 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL V MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2011
ISIN US92826C8394 AGENDA 933358980 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
02 TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT A MAJORITY VOTE
STANDARD IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.
3 4 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY P. COUGHLAN For For
2 MARY B. CRANSTON For For
3 F.J. FERNANDEZ-CARBAJAL For For
4 ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT For For
5 CATHY E. MINEHAN For For
6 SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON For For
7 DAVID J. PANG For For
8 JOSEPH W. SAUNDERS For For
9 WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN For For
10 JOHN A. SWAINSON For For
11 SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON For For
12 JOSEPH W. SAUNDERS For For
13 JOHN A. SWAINSON For For
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
06 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
07 TO APPROVE THE VISA INC. INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED.
08 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
SECURITY 22160K105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COST MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2011
ISIN US22160K1051 AGENDA 933359007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SUSAN L. DECKER For For
2 RICHARD M. LIBENSON For For
3 JOHN W. MEISENBACH For For
4 CHARLES T. MUNGER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 79546E104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SBH MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2011
ISIN US79546E1047 AGENDA 933358702 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KATHLEEN J. AFFELDT For For
2 WALTER L. METCALFE, JR. For For
3 EDWARD W. RABIN For For
4 GARY G. WINTERHALTER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE OFFICERS INCLUDING THE
CORPORATION'S COMPENSATION PRACTICES AND
PRINCIPLES AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION.
04 FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
SECURITY 773903109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROK MEETING DATE 01-Feb-2011
ISIN US7739031091 AGENDA 933359906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ ------------
A DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. PARFET For For
2 STEVEN R. KALMANSON For For
3 JAMES P. KEANE For For
B TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
C TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS THE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
OF THE CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
D TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
THE VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SECURITY 075887109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BDX MEETING DATE 01-Feb-2011
ISIN US0758871091 AGENDA 933360531 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ----------- ----- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BASIL L. ANDERSON For For
2 HENRY P. BECTON, JR. For For
3 EDWARD F. DEGRAAN For For
4 C.M. FRASER-LIGGETT For For
5 CHRISTOPHER JONES For For
6 MARSHALL O. LARSEN For For
7 EDWARD J. LUDWIG For For
8 ADEL A.F. MAHMOUD For For
9 GARY A. MECKLENBURG For For
10 CATHY E. MINEHAN For For
11 JAMES F. ORR For For
12 WILLARD J. OVERLOCK, JR For For
13 BERTRAM L. SCOTT For For
14 ALFRED SOMMER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTES.
05 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
06 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
TYSON FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 902494103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSN MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2011
ISIN US9024941034 AGENDA 933360226 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON TYSON For For
2 JOHN TYSON For For
3 JIM KEVER For For
4 KEVIN M. MCNAMARA For For
5 BRAD T. SAUER For For
6 ROBERT THURBER For For
7 BARBARA A. TYSON For For
8 ALBERT C. ZAPANTA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 1,
2011. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT
YOU VOTE "AGAINST" ITEM 3
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED PROXY
STATEMENT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
LANDAUER, INC.
SECURITY 51476K103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LDR MEETING DATE 10-Feb-2011
ISIN US51476K1034 AGENDA 933360909 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------ ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. CRONIN For For
2 WILLIAM G. DEMPSEY For For
3 WILLIAM E. SAXELBY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY WITH WHICH VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION SHOULD BE HELD.
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 15-Feb-2011
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 933365707 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES H. KEYES For For
2 JOHN D. CORRENTI For For
3 DANIEL C. USTIAN For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 VOTE TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FROM 110,000,000 TO 220,000,000.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF A Shareholder Against For
POLICY TO OBTAIN STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL FOR
CERTAIN FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS.
NOVARTIS AG
SECURITY 66987V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NVS MEETING DATE 22-Feb-2011
ISIN US66987V1098 AGENDA 933370784 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF NOVARTIS AG AND THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
BUSINESS YEAR 2010
02 DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS Management For For
AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND DECLARATION OF
DIVIDEND
04 CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION SYSTEM Management Abstain Against
5B1 RE-ELECTION OF ANN FUDGE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5B2 RE-ELECTION OF PIERRE LANDOLT FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5B3 RE-ELECTION OF ULRICH LEHNER, PH.D. FOR A THREE- Management For For
YEAR TERM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5C ELECTION OF NEW MEMBER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
PROPOSES TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF ENRICO
VANNI, PH.D.,FOR A THREE YEAR TERM
06 APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR Management For For
07 ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS PRESENTED Management For For
AT THE MEETING
DEERE & COMPANY
SECURITY 244199105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DE MEETING DATE 23-Feb-2011
ISIN US2441991054 AGENDA 933366343 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIPAK C. JAIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOACHIM MILBERG Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
02 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ("SAY-ON-PAY")
03 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
SAY-ON-PAY VOTES
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2011
ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 043632108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ASCMA MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2011
ISIN US0436321089 AGENDA 933368931 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SALE OF 100% OF OUR Management Against Against
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS UNIT TO ENCOMPASS
DIGITAL MEDIA, INC. AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY.
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GREIF, INC.
SECURITY 397624206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GEFB MEETING DATE 28-Feb-2011
ISIN US3976242061 AGENDA 933366026 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
I DIRECTOR Management
1 VICKI L. AVRIL For For
2 BRUCE A. EDWARDS For For
3 MARK A. EMKES For For
4 JOHN F. FINN For For
5 MICHAEL J. GASSER For For
6 DANIEL J. GUNSETT For For
7 JUDITH D. HOOK For For
8 PATRICK J. NORTON For For
9 JOHN W. MCNAMARA For For
II PROPOSAL TO AMEND A MATERIAL TERM OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
III PROPOSAL TO REAFFIRM APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL Management For For
TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN
IV PROPOSAL TO AMEND A MATERIAL TERM OF THE 2001 Management For For
MANAGEMENT EQUITY INCENTIVE AND COMPENSATION
PLAN
V ADVISORY VOTE - RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION, AS DISCLOSED IN THE COMPENSATION
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SECTION AND COMPENSATION
TABLES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER NARRATIVE EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES, CONTAINED IN THE
DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE 2011 ANNUAL
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS, OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS IDENTIFIED IN SUCH PROXY STATEMENT
VI ADVISORY VOTE - FREQUENCY OF CONDUCTING FUTURE Management Abstain
ADVISORY VOTES ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
SECURITY 966837106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFMI MEETING DATE 28-Feb-2011
ISIN US9668371068 AGENDA 933366115 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. JOHN ELSTROTT For For
2 GABRIELLE GREENE For For
3 SHAHID (HASS) HASSAN For For
4 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
5 JOHN MACKEY For For
6 WALTER ROBB For For
7 JONATHAN SEIFFER For For
8 MORRIS (MO) SIEGEL For For
9 JONATHAN SOKOLOFF For For
10 DR. RALPH SORENSON For For
11 W. (KIP) TINDELL, III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE COMPANY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE Management Abstain Against
GRANTED TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
BYLAWS TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS WITH OR
WITHOUT CAUSE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE THE COMPANY TO Shareholder Against For
HAVE, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO HAS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE
COMPANY.
J.CREW GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 46612H402 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL JCG MEETING DATE 01-Mar-2011
ISIN US46612H4020 AGENDA 933370087 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED NOVEMBER 23, 2010, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED
JANUARY 18, 2011 (AS AMENDED, THE "MERGER
AGREEMENT") WITH CHINOS HOLDINGS, INC., ("PARENT"),
AND CHINOS ACQUISITION CORPORATION, ("MERGER
SUB") AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
SECURITY 664397106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NU MEETING DATE 04-Mar-2011
ISIN US6643971061 AGENDA 933364882 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, BY AND AMONG NORTHEAST UTILITIES, NU
HOLDING ENERGY 1 LLC, NU HOLDING ENERGY 2 LLC AND
NSTAR, AS AMENDED AND AS IT MAY BE AMENDED
FURTHER, AND APPROVE THE MERGER, INCLUDING THE
ISSUANCE OF NORTHEAST UTILITIES COMMON SHARES TO
NSTAR SHAREHOLDERS PURSUANT TO THE MERGER.
02 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF NORTHEAST Management For For
UTILITIES COMMON SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 19 OF THE NORTHEAST UTILITIES DECLARATION
OF TRUST BY 155,000,000 COMMON SHARES, FROM
225,000,000 AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES TO 380,000,000
AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO FIX THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES OF THE Management For For
NORTHEAST UTILITIES BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT
FOURTEEN.
04 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO
APPROVE THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS.
NSTAR
SECURITY 67019E107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NST MEETING DATE 04-Mar-2011
ISIN US67019E1073 AGENDA 933365086 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY Management For For
THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF
OCTOBER 16, 2010, AS AMENDED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2010
AND DECEMBER 16, 2010, BY AND AMONG NORTHEAST
UTILITIES, NU HOLDING ENERGY 1 LLC, NU HOLDING
ENERGY 2 LLC AND NSTAR, AS IT MAY BE FURTHER
AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND ADOPT THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE NSTAR SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO
APPROVE THE MERGER AND AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER.
DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 24522P103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL DLM MEETING DATE 07-Mar-2011
ISIN US24522P1030 AGENDA 933366177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2010, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME, BY AND AMONG DEL MONTE FOODS
COMPANY, BLUE ACQUISITION GROUP, INC., AND BLUE
MERGER SUB INC.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR Management For For
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER.
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY H89128104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 09-Mar-2011
ISIN CH0100383485 AGENDA 933367395 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE PARENT Management For For
COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TYCO
INTERNATIONAL LTD ("TYCO") AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2010.
02 TO DISCHARGE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM Management For For
LIABILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
24, 2010.
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD D. BREEN For For
2 MICHAEL E. DANIELS For For
3 TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE For For
4 BRIAN DUPERREAULT For For
5 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
6 RAJIV L. GUPTA For For
7 JOHN A. KROL For For
8 BRENDAN R. O'NEILL For For
9 DINESH PALIWAL For For
10 WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS For For
11 SANDRA S. WIJNBERG For For
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ------- -----------
12 R. DAVID YOST For For
4A TO ELECT DELOITTE AG (ZURICH) AS STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITORS UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
4B TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
4C TO ELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG (ZURICH) AS Management For For
SPECIAL AUDITORS UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING.
5A TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2010 Management For For
RESULTS.
5B TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF AN ORDINARY CASH Management For For
DIVIDEND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.00 PER SHARE TO BE
MADE OUT OF TYCO'S "CONTRIBUTED SURPLUS" EQUITY
POSITION IN ITS STATUTORY ACCOUNTS.
06 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TYCO'S ARTICLES OF Management For For
ASSOCIATION TO RENEW THE AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED
SHARE CAPITAL.
07 TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF REPURCHASED Management For For
TREASURY SHARES.
8A TO CAST A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
8B TO CAST A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTE.
TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD
SECURITY H8912P106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 09-Mar-2011
ISIN CH0102993182 AGENDA 933369755 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE R. BRONDEAU Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUERGEN W. GROMER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. LYNCH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL J. PHELAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERIC M. POSES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE S. SMITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. SNEED Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. VAN SCOTER Management For For
2A TO APPROVE THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD. (EXCLUDING THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
24, 2010)
2B TO APPROVE THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF Management For For
TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
2C TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
03 TO RELEASE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF TYCO
ELECTRONICS FOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
4A TO ELECT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
4B TO ELECT DELOITTE AG, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' SWISS REGISTERED AUDITOR UNTIL THE
NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TYCO ELECTRONICS
4C TO ELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH, Management For For
SWITZERLAND, AS TYCO ELECTRONICS' SPECIAL AUDITOR
UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TYCO
ELECTRONICS
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
06 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THERE
IS NO MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR PROPOSAL
6. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE OR GIVEN, THIS PROPOSAL
WILL BE VOTED AS ABSTAIN.
07 TO APPROVE A DIVIDEND PAYMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS IN Management For For
A SWISS FRANC AMOUNT EQUAL TO US$0.72 PER ISSUED
SHARE (INCLUDING TREASURY SHARES) TO BE PAID IN
FOUR EQUAL QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS OF US$0.18
STARTING WITH THE THIRD FISCAL QUARTER OF 2011 AND
ENDING IN THE SECOND FISCAL QUARTER OF 2012
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE DIVIDEND RESOLUTION
08 TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF TYCO ELECTRONICS' Management For For
CORPORATE NAME FROM "TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD." TO
"TE CONNECTIVITY LTD." AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
RELATED AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
10 TO APPROVE A REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL FOR Management For For
SHARES ACQUIRED UNDER TYCO ELECTRONICS' SHARE
REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
11 TO APPROVE AN AUTHORIZATION RELATED TO TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
12 TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS Management For For
OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD
SECURITY H8912P106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 09-Mar-2011
ISIN CH0102993182 AGENDA 933374910 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE R. BRONDEAU Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUERGEN W. GROMER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. LYNCH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL J. PHELAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERIC M. POSES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE S. SMITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. SNEED Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. VAN SCOTER Management For For
2A TO APPROVE THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD. (EXCLUDING THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER
24, 2010)
2B TO APPROVE THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF Management For For
TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
2C TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
03 TO RELEASE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF TYCO
ELECTRONICS FOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
4A TO ELECT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
4B TO ELECT DELOITTE AG, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' SWISS REGISTERED AUDITOR UNTIL THE
NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TYCO ELECTRONICS
4C TO ELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH, Management For For
SWITZERLAND, AS TYCO ELECTRONICS' SPECIAL AUDITOR
UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TYCO
ELECTRONICS
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
06 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THERE
IS NO MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION FOR PROPOSAL
6. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE OR GIVEN, THIS PROPOSAL
WILL BE VOTED AS ABSTAIN.
07 TO APPROVE A DIVIDEND PAYMENT TO SHAREHOLDERS IN Management For For
A SWISS FRANC AMOUNT EQUAL TO US$0.72 PER ISSUED
SHARE (INCLUDING TREASURY SHARES) TO BE PAID IN
FOUR EQUAL QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS OF US$0.18
STARTING WITH THE THIRD FISCAL QUARTER OF 2011 AND
ENDING IN THE SECOND FISCAL QUARTER OF 2012
PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE DIVIDEND RESOLUTION
08 TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF TYCO ELECTRONICS' Management For For
CORPORATE NAME FROM "TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD." TO
"TE CONNECTIVITY LTD." AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
RELATED AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
10 TO APPROVE A REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL FOR Management For For
SHARES ACQUIRED UNDER TYCO ELECTRONICS' SHARE
REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
11 TO APPROVE AN AUTHORIZATION RELATED TO TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
12 TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS Management For For
OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
COVIDIEN PLC
SECURITY G2554F105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 15-Mar-2011
ISIN IE00B3QN1M21 AGENDA 933367701 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO Management For For
02 APPOINT THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET THE AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION.
03 EFFECT A ONE-FOR-ONE HUNDRED REVERSE SPLIT Management For For
FOLLOWED BY A ONE HUNDRED-FOR-ONE FORWARD SPLIT
OF THE COMPANY'S ORDINARY SHARES.
04 AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTES.
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VIACOM INC.
SECURITY 92553P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VIA MEETING DATE 16-Mar-2011
ISIN US92553P1021 AGENDA 933369084 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE S. ABRAMS For For
2 PHILIPPE P. DAUMAN For For
3 THOMAS E. DOOLEY For For
4 ALAN C. GREENBERG For For
5 ROBERT K. KRAFT For For
6 BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE For For
7 CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR For For
8 SHARI REDSTONE For For
9 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
10 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
11 WILLIAM SCHWARTZ For For
02 THE ADOPTION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF A Management Abstain Against
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF VIACOM INC., AS
DESCRIBED IN THE "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION" SECTION
OF THE 2011 PROXY STATEMENT.
03 THE SELECTION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE STOCKHOLDER VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF VIACOM INC.'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR VIACOM INC. FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011.
OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
SECURITY 682129101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OMN MEETING DATE 17-Mar-2011
ISIN US6821291019 AGENDA 933369832 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. MERRIMAN For For
2 WILLIAM R. SEELBACH For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
3 APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
4 FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
CLARCOR INC.
SECURITY 179895107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLC MEETING DATE 22-Mar-2011
ISIN US1798951075 AGENDA 933372409 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- -------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARK A. EMKES For For
2 ROBERT H. JENKINS For For
3 PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR. For For
02 SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY NON-BINDING VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 SAY WHEN ON PAY - AN ADVISORY NON-BINDING VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
THE APPROVAL OF THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 26, 2011.
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GIVAUDAN SA, VERNIER
SECURITY H3238Q102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 24-Mar-2011
ISIN CH0010645932 AGENDA 702821629 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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ID 794096 DUE TO ADDITION OF-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES
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1 Approval of the annual report, including the annual financial Management No Action
statements, the compensation report and the consolidated
financial statements 2010
2 Consultative vote on the compensation. Policy as set out in the Management No Action
compensation report
3 Ratification of the actions of the board of directors (decharge) Management No Action
4 Appropriation of available earnings and distribution out of reserves Management No Action
for additional paid-in capital
5.1 Amendment of the articles of incorporation: Article 13 para 1 Management No Action
5.2 Amendment of the articles of incorporation: Article 13 para 2 Management No Action
6.1 New election of Lilian Fossum Biner of the board of directors Management No Action
6.2 Re-election of Prof. Henner Schierenbeck of the board of directors Management No Action
6.3 Re-election of Dr. Nabil Sakkab of the board of directors Management No Action
7 Election of the statutory auditors: Deloitte SA Management No Action
FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO S.A.B. DE CV
SECURITY 344419106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FMX MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2011
ISIN US3444191064 AGENDA 933383464 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 REPORT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OPINION OF Management For For
BOARD REGARDING THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT OF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND REPORTS OF THE BOARD;
REPORTS OF THE CHAIRMEN OF AUDIT AND CORPORATE
PRACTICES COMMITTEES; PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
02 REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF TAX Management For For
OBLIGATIONS.
03 APPLICATION OF RESULTS FOR THE 2010 FISCAL YEAR, Management For For
INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A CASH DIVIDEND, IN
MEXICAN PESOS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO DETERMINE AS MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RESOURCES TO Management For For
BE USED FOR SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM, AMOUNT
OF $3,000,000,000.00 MEXICAN PESOS.
05 ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND SECRETARIES OF THE Management For For
BOARD, QUALIFICATION OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW, AND
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THEIR REMUNERATION.
06 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES: I) FINANCE & Management For For
PLANNING, II) AUDIT, III) CORPORATE PRACTICES;
APPOINTMENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAIRMAN AND
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THEIR REMUNERATION.
07 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING'S RESOLUTION.
08 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE Management For For
MINUTES.
NOBEL BIOCARE
SECURITY H5783Q130 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 30-Mar-2011
ISIN CH0037851646 AGENDA 702835414 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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ID 795232 DUE TO ADDITION OF-RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AN-D YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-795231, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTR-ATION
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1 The Board of Directors proposes to approve the annual report Management No Action
2010 consisting of the business report, the statutory financial
statements and the consolidated financial statements of Nobel
Biocare Holding Ltd
2 The Board of Directors proposes that the remuneration report for Management No Action
2010 including the principles of the compensation model for 2011
be ratified in a non-binding consultative vote
3.1 The Board proposes to allocate reserves from capital contributions Management No Action
to free reserves in the amount of CHF 43'324'585.50
3.2 The Board proposes to carry forward the available earnings 2010 Management No Action
in the amount of CHF 535'832'838.00
3.3 The Board proposes to distribute a dividend of CHF 0.35 per Management No Action
registered share out of the free reserves allocated according to
3.1 above
4 The Board of Directors proposes the granting of discharge to the Management No Action
members of the Board of Directors for their services in the
business year 2010
5.1 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Mrs. Daniela Management No Action
Bosshardt-Hengartner for a one-year term of office until the next
Annual General Shareholders' Meeting
5.2 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election Messrs. Raymund Management No Action
Breu for a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
5.3 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Stig Eriksson Management No Action
for a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
5.4 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Edgar Fluri for Management No Action
a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
5.5 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Robert Lilja for Management No Action
a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
5.6 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Heino von Management No Action
Prondzynski for a one-year term of office until the next Annual
General Shareholders' Meeting
5.7 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Oern Stuge for Management No Action
a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
5.8 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of Rolf Watter for Management No Action
a one-year term of office until the next Annual General
Shareholders' Meeting
6 The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of KPMG AG, Management No Action
Zurich, as Auditor for the business year 2011
GENCORP INC.
SECURITY 368682100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GY MEETING DATE 30-Mar-2011
ISIN US3686821006 AGENDA 933373350 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS A. CORCORAN For For
2 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
3 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
4 DAVID A. LORBER For For
5 JAMES H. PERRY For For
6 SCOTT J. SEYMOUR For For
7 MARTIN TURCHIN For For
8 ROBERT C. WOODS For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENCORP Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2009 EQUITY AND
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE
LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE TO BE
ISSUED AS FULL VALUE AWARDS.
03 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION REGARDING THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF GENCORP'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
04 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY AT Management Abstain Against
WHICH GENCORP SHOULD INCLUDE AN ADVISORY VOTE
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF GENCORP'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY.
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS
SECURITY F58485115 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 31-Mar-2011
ISIN FR0000121014 AGENDA 702803645 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
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officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2011/0311/201103111100605.pdf
O.1 Approval of the corporate financial statements Management For For
O.2 Approval of the consolidated financial statements Management For For
O.3 Approval of the regulated Agreements Management For For
O.4 Allocation of income - setting the dividend Management For For
O.5 Appointment of Mrs. Delphine Arnault as Board member Management For For
O.6 Appointment of Mr. Nicolas Bazire as Board member Management For For
O.7 Appointment of Mr. Antonio Belloni as Board member Management For For
O.8 Appointment of Mr. Charles de Croisset as Board member Management For For
O.9 Appointment of Mr. Diego Della Valle as Board member Management For For
O.10 Appointment of Mr. Pierre Gode as Board member Management For For
O.11 Appointment of Mr. Gilles Hennessy as Board member Management For For
O.12 Appointment of Mrs. Marie-Josee Kravis as Board member Management For For
O.13 Appointment of Mr. Patrick Houel as Board member Management For For
O.14 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to trade the Management For For
Company's shares
O.15 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital by incorporation of profits, reserves, premiums or
otherwise
E.16 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to reduce the Management For For
share capital by cancellation of shares
E.17 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital with preferential subscription rights
E.18 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital without preferential subscription rights
by way of a public offer
E.19 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital without preferential subscription rights
through private investment in favor of qualified investors or a
limited circle of investors
E.20 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to set the Management For For
issue price of shares and/or securities giving access to the capital
under certain conditions, within the limit of 10% of the capital per
year, as part of a share capital increase by way of issuance
without preferential subscription rights
E.21 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the amount of issuances in the event of surplus demands
E.22 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital as part of a public exchange offer
E.23 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital, in consideration for in-kind contributions
E.24 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital in favor of Group employees
E.25 Setting an overall limit for capital increases decided under the Management For For
delegations of authority
E.26 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to award free Management For For
shares to employees and officers of the Group
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CHRISTIAN DIOR SA, PARIS
SECURITY F26334106 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 31-Mar-2011
ISIN FR0000130403 AGENDA 702805219 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O.1 Approval of the corporate financial statements Management For For
O.2 Approval of the consolidated financial statements Management For For
O.3 Approval of the regulated Agreements Management For For
O.4 Allocation of income - Setting the dividend Management For For
O.5 Appointment of Mr. Bernard Arnault as Board member Management For For
O.6 Appointment of Mr. Sidney Toledano as Board member Management For For
O.7 Appointment of Mr. Pierre node as Board member Management For For
O.8 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to trade the Management For For
Company's shares
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O.9 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital by incorporation of profits, reserves, premiums or
otherwise
E.10 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to reduce the Management For For
share capital by cancellation of shares
E.11 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital with preferential subscription rights
E.12 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital without preferential subscription rights
by way of a public offer
E.13 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the share capital without preferential subscription rights
through private investment in favor of qualified investors or a
limited circle of investors
E.14 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to set the Management For For
issue price of shares and/or securities giving access to the capital
under certain conditions, within the limit of 10% of the capital per
year, as part of a share capital increase by way of issuance
without preferential subscription rights
E.15 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase the amount of issuances in the event of surplus demands
E.16 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital as part of a public exchange offer
E.17 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital, in consideration for in-kind contributions
E.18 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
increase capital in favor of Group employees
E.19 Setting an overall limit for capital increases decided under the Management For For
delegations of authority
E.20 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to award free Management For For
shares to employees and officers of the Group
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KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
SECURITY 500472303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PHG MEETING DATE 31-Mar-2011
ISIN US5004723038 AGENDA 933380696 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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2A ADOPTION OF THE 2010 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
2C ADOPTION OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.75 PER COMMON Management For For
SHARE IN CASH OR SHARES, AT THE OPTION OF THE
SHAREHOLDER, AGAINST THE NET INCOME FOR 2010 OF
THE COMPANY
2D DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THEIR Management For For
RESPONSIBILITIES
2E DISCHARGE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THEIR Management For For
RESPONSIBILITIES
3A APPOINTMENT OF MR. F.A. VAN HOUTEN AS Management For For
PRESIDENT/CEO AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
MANAGEMENT WITH EFFECT FROM APRIL 1, 2011
3B APPOINTMENT OF MR. R.H. WIRAHADIRAKSA AS MEMBER Management For For
OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT WITH EFFECT FROM
APRIL 1, 2011
3C APPOINTMENT OF MR. P.A.J. NOTA AS MEMBER OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT WITH EFFECT FROM APRIL 1,
2011
4A RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. C.J.A. VAN LEDE AS MEMBER OF Management For For
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD WITH EFFECT FROM MARCH 31,
2011
4B RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. J.M. THOMPSON AS MEMBER OF Management For For
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD WITH EFFECT FROM MARCH 31,
2011
4C RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. H. VON PRONDZYNSKI AS Management For For
MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD WITH EFFECT
FROM MARCH 31, 2011
4D APPOINTMENT OF MR. J.P. TAI AS MEMBER OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD WITH EFFECT FROM MARCH 31, 2011
05 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG ACCOUNTANTS N.V. AS Management For For
EXTERNAL AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY
6A AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR A Management For For
PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, PER MARCH 31, 2011, AS THE
BODY WHICH IS AUTHORIZED, WITH THE APPROVAL OF
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO ISSUE SHARES OR GRANT
RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES WITHIN THE LIMITS LAID
DOWN IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE
COMPANY
6B AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR A Management For For
PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, PER MARCH 31, 2011, AS THE
BODY WHICH IS AUTHORIZED, WITH THE APPROVAL OF
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE
THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHT ACCRUING TO SHAREHOLDERS
07 AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR A Management For For
PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, PER MARCH 31, 2011, WITHIN THE
LIMITS OF THE LAW AND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION,
AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD,
TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO AND
SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE AGENDA
ATTACHED HERETO
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IDEX CORPORATION
SECURITY 45167R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IEX MEETING DATE 05-Apr-2011
ISIN US45167R1041 AGENDA 933378665 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRADLEY J. BELL For For
2 LAWRENCE D. KINGSLEY For For
3 GREGORY F. MILZCIK For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2011.
ROYAL KPN NV
SECURITY N4297B146 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2011
ISIN NL0000009082 AGENDA 702811882 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING WILL NOT APPLY WHEN Non-Voting
THERE IS A RECORD DATE-ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
MEETING. THANK YOU
1 Opening and announcements Non-Voting
2 Report by the Board of Management for the financial year 2010 Non-Voting
3 Proposal to adopt the financial statements for the financial year Management For For
2010
4 Explanation of the financial and dividend policy Non-Voting
5 Proposal to adopt a dividend over the financial year 2010 Management For For
6 Proposal to discharge the members of the Board of Management Management For For
from liability
7 Proposal to discharge the members of the Supervisory Board from Management For For
liability
8 Proposal to appoint the auditor Management For For
9 Proposal to amend the remuneration policy for the Board of Management For For
Management
10 Proposal to amend the remuneration of the Supervisory Board Management For For
11 Opportunity to make recommendations for the appointment of a Non-Voting
member of the-Supervisory Board
12 Proposal to appoint Mr J.B.M. Streppel as member of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
13 Proposal to appoint Mr M. Bischoff as member of the Supervisory Management For For
Board
14 Proposal to appoint Ms C.M. Hooymans as member of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
15 Information on the composition of the Supervisory Board going Non-Voting
forward
16 Proposal to authorize the Board of Management to resolve that Management For For
the company may acquire its own shares
17 Proposal to reduce the capital through cancellation of own shares Management For For
18 Any other business and closure of the meeting Non-Voting
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 930059100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WDR MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2011
ISIN US9300591008 AGENDA 933378247 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHARILYN S. GASAWAY For For
2 ALAN W. KOSLOFF For For
3 JERRY W. WALTON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSAITION.
SVENSKA CELLULOSA SCA AB, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W90152120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2011
ISIN SE0000112724 AGENDA 702831478 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE-POSITION TO YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS
REQUIRED-IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN SWEDEN Non-Voting
ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID-VOTE OPTION. THANK YOU
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1 Opening of the meeting and election of chairman of the meeting. Non-Voting
The-nomination committee proposes Sven Unger, attorney at law,
as chairman of the-annual general meeting
2 Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
3 Election of two persons to check the minutes Non-Voting
4 Determination of whether the meeting has been duly convened Non-Voting
5 Approval of the agenda Non-Voting
6 Presentation of the annual report and the auditor's report and the- Non-Voting
consolidated financial statements and the auditor's report on the-
consolidated financial statements
7 Speeches by the chairman of the board of directors and the Non-Voting
president
8.a Resolution on adoption of the income statement and balance Management For For
sheet,and of the consolidated income statement and the
consolidated balance sheet
8.b Resolution on appropriations of the company's earnings under Management For For
theadopted balance sheet and record date for dividend. The board
of directors proposes a dividend of SEK 4.00 per share and that
the record date for the dividend be Tuesday, 12 April 2011.
Payment through Euroclear Sweden AB is estimated to be made
on Friday, 15 April 2011
8.c Resolution on discharge from personal liability of the directors and Management For For
the president
9 Resolution on the number of directors and deputy directors. The Management For For
nomination committee proposes the following: The number of
directors shall be eight with no deputy directors
10 Resolution on the remuneration to be paid to theboard of directors Management For For
and the auditors. The remuneration to each director elected by the
meeting and who is not employed by the company shall be SEK
500,000 and the chairman of the board of directors is to receive
SEK 1,500,000. Members of the remuneration committee are
each to receive additional remuneration of SEK 100,000 and
members of the audit committee are each to receive additional
remuneration of SEK 125,000. The chairman of the audit
committee is to receive additional remuneration of SEK 150,000.
Remuneration to the auditor is to be paid according to approved
invoice
11 Election of directors, deputy directors and chairmanof the board of Management For For
directors. Re-election of the directors Par Boman, Rolf Borjesson,
Soren Gyll, Jan Johansson, Leif Johansson, Sverker Martin-Lof,
Anders Nyren and Barbara Milian Thoralfsson, whereby Sverker
Martin-Lof is proposed to be elected as chairman of the board of
directors
12 Resolution on the nomination committee for theAnnual general Management For For
meeting 2012
13 Resolution on guidelines for remuneration for the Senior Management For For
management
14 Resolution on amendments of the articles of association Management For For
15 Closing of the meeting Non-Voting
TELECOM ARGENTINA, S.A.
SECURITY 879273209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEO MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2011
ISIN US8792732096 AGENDA 933384529 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPOINTMENT OF TWO SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE AND Management For For
SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
02 REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENTS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION Management For For
234, SUBSECTION 1 OF LAW 19,550, THE RULES OF THE
COMISION NACIONAL DE VALORES AND THE LISTING
REGULATIONS OF THE BOLSA DE COMERCIO DE BUENOS
AIRES, AND OF THE ACCOUNTING DOCUMENTS IN ENGLISH
REQUIRED BY THE RULES OF THE U.S. SECURITIES &
EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR THE TWENTY-SECOND
FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2010 ("FISCAL
YEAR 2010").
03 REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2010 RESULTS AND THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSAL ON THE USE OF RETAINED
EARNINGS AS OF 12.31.10. THE BOARD PROPOSES THAT P$
91,057,793.- (5% OF FISCAL YEAR 2010 NET EARNINGS)
SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE LEGAL RESERVE; P$
915,474,310.- SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO CASH DIVIDENDS;
AND P$1,058,869,390.- SHOULD BE ASSIGNED TO THE NEW
FISCAL YEAR.
04 REVIEW OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND Management For For
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS' PERFORMANCE
FROM NOVEMBER 30, 2010 TO THE DATE OF THIS
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
05 REVIEW OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION FOR Management For For
THE SERVICES RENDERED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010
(FROM THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF APRIL 28, 2010
THROUGH THE DATE OF THIS MEETING). PROPOSAL TO
PAY THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF P$5,300,000.-, WHICH
REPRESENTS 0.29% OF "ACCOUNTABLE EARNINGS",
CALCULATED UNDER SECTION 2 OF CHAPTER III OF THE
RULES OF THE COMISION NACIONAL DE VALORES.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MAKE Management For For
ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF FEES FOR UP TO P$6,500,000.- TO
THOSE DIRECTORS ACTING DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011
(FROM THE DATE OF THIS SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
THROUGH THE DATE OF THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
REVIEWING THE DOCUMENTS OF SUCH FISCAL YEAR AND
CONTINGENT UPON THE DECISION ADOPTED AT SUCH
MEETING).
07 REVIEW OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE'S Management For For
COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED DURING
FISCAL YEAR 2010 (FROM THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
OF APRIL 28, 2010 THROUGH THE DATE OF THIS MEETING).
PROPOSAL TO PAY THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF P$
800,000.-
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08 AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF FEES Management For For
FOR UP TO P$980,000.- TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE ACTING DURING FISCAL YEAR
2011 (FROM THE DATE OF THIS SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
THROUGH THE DATE OF THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING
REVIEWING THE DOCUMENTS OF SUCH FISCAL YEAR AND
CONTINGENT UPON THE DECISION ADOPTED AT SUCH
MEETING).
09 ELECTION OF REGULAR AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF Management For For
THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
10 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2011 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DETERMINATION
OF THEIR COMPENSATION AS WELL AS OF THE
COMPENSATION DUE TO THOSE ACTING IN FISCAL YEAR
2010.
11 REVIEW OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S BUDGET FOR FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2011.
NOVARTIS AG
SECURITY 66987V109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NVS MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2011
ISIN US66987V1098 AGENDA 933380898 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES THE APPROVAL OF Management For For
THE MERGER AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALCON, INC.
("ALCON") AND NOVARTIS AG ("NOVARTIS") DATED
DECEMBER 14, 2010.
1B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES THE CREATION OF Management For For
AUTHORISED CAPITAL THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
108 MILLION NEW SHARES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COMPLETING THE MERGER OF ALCON INTO NOVARTIS BY
MEANS OF INTRODUCING A NEW ARTICLE 4A OF THE
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
02 FOR ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS Management For For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, I/WE INSTRUCT TO VOTE
ACCORDING TO THE PROPOSAL OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
TELECOM ITALIA SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T92778108 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 09-Apr-2011
ISIN IT0003497168 AGENDA 702852826 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 11
APR 2011 (AND A THIRD CALL ON 12 APR 2011).
CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR-VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS
AMEN-DED. THANK YOU.
cmmt PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS WHO Non-Voting
INDIVIDUALLY OR JOINTLY, REPRESENT AT LE-AST 2.5 PCT
OF THE CORPORATE CAPITAL, ARE ENTITLED TO REQUEST
BY 10 MARCH 2011-, THE INTEGRATION TO THE ITEMS TO
BE DISCUSSED BY QUOTING IN THEIR REQUEST THE-
ADDITIONAL PROPOSED SUBJECTS. THE INTEGRATION IS
NOT PERMITTED WITH REGARD TO-SUBJECTS ON WHICH
THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DELIBERATES AS PER LAW
ON PROPOSAL-OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR ON THE
BASIS OF A PROJECT OR REPORT ARRANGED BY-THEM
[DIFFERENT FROM THOSE OF ART. 125 TER, COMMA I, OF
D.LGS N 58 1998 OF TUF-]. SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING
INDIVIDUALLY OR JOINTLY AT LEAST 1 PCT OF THE SHARE
CA-PITAL WITH VOTING RIGHT ARE ENTITLED TO SUBMIT
SLATES. SUBMITTED SLATES MUST B-E DEPOSITED,
ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, AT THE
COMPANY'S REGISTERE-D OFFICE BY 15 MARCH 2011.
THANK YOU.
a.1 Financial statement as of 31 December 2010. Related and Management For For
consequential resolutions
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 3 SLATES TO Non-Voting
BE ELECTED, THERE IS ONLY 1 VA-CANCY AVAILABLE TO
BE FILLED AT THE MEETING. THE STANDING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THI-S MEETING WILL BE DISABLED
AND, IF YOU CHOOSE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE ON
ONL-Y 1 OF THE 3 SLATES. THANK YOU
a.2.1 Appointment of the board of directors: List presented by Telco Shareholder Against For
S.p.A, holding 22.40% of company stock capital: 1. Mr. Cesar
Alierta Izuel, 2. Mr. Tarak Ben Ammar, 3. Mr. Franco Bernabe, 4.
Mr. Elio Cosimo Catania, 5. Mr. Jean Paul Fitoussi, 6. Mr.
Gabriele Galateri di Genola, 7. Mr. Julio Linares Lopez, 8. Mr.
Gaetano Micciche, 9. Mr. Aldo Minucci, 10. Mr. Renato Pagliaro,
11. Mr. Marco Patauno, 12. Mr. Mauro Sentinelli, 13. Mr.
Francesco Coatti, 14. Mr. Filippo Bruno and 15. Mr. Oliviero
Edoardo Pessi
a.2.2 Appointment of the board of directors: List presented by Findim Shareholder
Group S.p.A. currently holding 4.90% of company stock capital: 1.
Mr. Gianemilio Osculati, 2.Mr. Paolo Carlo Renato Dal Pino and
3.Mr. Carlos Manuel De Lucena e Vasconcelos Cruz
a.2.3 Appointment of the board of directors: List presented by a group of Shareholder
S.G.R. and some Foreign Institutional Investors: 1. Mr. Luigi
Zingales, 2.Mr. Ferdinando Falco Beccalli and 3.Mr. Francesco
Profumo
a.3 Updating of the economic status of the auditing for the period Management For For
2011 2018. Related and consequential resolutions
a.4 Authorisation to purchase and dispose own shares Management For For
a.5 Long term incentive plan 2011. Related and consequential Management For For
resolutions
a.6 Amendments of the meeting regulations. Related and Management For For
consequential resolutions
e.1 Amendments of art 15, 18 and 19 of company's corporate bylaws. Management For For
Related and consequential resolutions
e.2 Granting authority to increase the corporate capital versus Management For For
payment and free of payment for a maximum of EUR 15,500,000
in relation to the long term incentive plan 2011. Related and
consequential resolutions
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
SECURITY 064058100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BK MEETING DATE 12-Apr-2011
ISIN US0640581007 AGENDA 933386371 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH E. BRUCH Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. HASSELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND F. KELLY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT P. KELLY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. LUKE, JR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK A. NORDENBERG Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHERINE A. REIN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL C. SCOTT III Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. SURMA Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WESLEY W. VON SCHACK Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Management Abstain Against
RESOLUTION RELATING TO 2010 EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
03 PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG- Management Against Against
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO Shareholder Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
WILLIAM DEMANT HLDG AS
SECURITY K9898W129 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 13-Apr-2011
ISIN DK0010268440 AGENDA 702848803 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF-ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING-INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A
POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO-BE REJECTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE-REPRESENTATIVE
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR A Non-Voting
BOARD MEMBER IS APPOINTED-AS PROXY, WHICH IS
OFTEN THE CASE, CLIENTS CAN ONLY EXPECT THEM TO
ACCEPT-PRO-MANAGEMENT VOTES. THE ONLY WAY TO
GUARANTEE THAT ABSTAIN AND/OR AGAINST-VOTES ARE
REPRESENTED AT THE MEETING IS TO SEND YOUR OWN
REPRESENTATIVE. THE-SUB CUSTODIAN BANKS OFFER
REPRESENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ADDED FEE IF-
REQUESTED. THANK YOU
CMMT PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME OF SUBCUSTODIANS IN Non-Voting
DENMARK REQUIRE THE SHARES TO-BE REGISTERED IN
SEGREGATED ACCOUNTS BY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IN
ORDER TO-PROVIDE VOTING SERVICE. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN TO FIND OUT IF-THIS
REQUIREMENT APPLIES TO YOUR SHARES AND, IF SO,
YOUR SHARES ARE-REGISTERED IN A SEGREGATED
ACCOUNT FOR THIS GENERAL MEETING.
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'ABSTAIN'-ONLY FOR RESOLUTION
NUMBERS "4.1 TO 4.4 AND 5". THANK YOU.
1 Report by the Board of Directors Non-Voting
2 Approval of audited Annual Report 2010 Management For For
3 Resolution on allocation of profits acc. to the adopted Annual Management For For
Report
4.1 Re-election of Lars Norby Johansen as a director Management For For
4.2 Re-election of Peter Foss as a director Management For For
4.3 Re-election of Niels B. Christiansen as a director Management For For
4.4 Re-election of Thomas Hofman-Bang as a director Management For For
5 Re-election of Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionsaktieselskab as Management For For
an auditor
6.a Amendment to Article 8.2 of the Articles of Association regarding Management For For
the agenda for annual general meetings
6.b Approval of remuneration to the Board of Directors for the current Management For For
year
6.c Amendment to Article 11.11 of the Articles of Association based Management For For
on the proposal in agenda item 6a
6.d Renewal of the authority to increase the capital, cf. Articles 6.1 Management For For
and 6.2 of the Articles of Association
6.e The Company's acquisition of own shares Management For For
6.f Authority to the chairman of the general meeting Management For For
7 Any other business Non-Voting
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NESTLE S A
SECURITY H57312649 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2011
ISIN CH0038863350 AGENDA 702847596 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 799253 DUE TO DELETION OF-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND-YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
CMMT BLOCKING OF REGISTERED SHARES IS NOT A LEGAL Non-Voting
REQUIREMENT IN THE SWISS MARKET,-SPECIFIC POLICIES
AT THE INDIVIDUAL SUB-CUSTODIANS MAY VARY. UPON
RECEIPT OF T-HE VOTING INSTRUCTION, IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT A MARKER MAY BE PLACED ON YOUR SHAR-ES TO
ALLOW FOR RECONCILIATION AND RE-REGISTRATION
FOLLOWING A TRADE. IF YOU H-AVE CONCERNS
REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRE-SENTATIVE.
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-741313, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTR-ATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE
PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1.1 Approval of the annual report, the financial statements of Nestle Management No Action
S.A. and the consolidated financial statements of the Nestle group
for 2010
1.2 Acceptance of the Compensation Report 2010 (advisory vote) Management No Action
2 Release of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Management No Action
Management
3 Appropriation of profits resulting from the balance sheet of Nestle Management No Action
S.A.
4.1.1 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mr. Paul Bulcke Management No Action
4.1.2 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mr. Andreas Koopmann Management No Action
4.1.3 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mr. Rolf Hanggi Management No Action
4.1.4 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mr. Jean-Pierre Meyers Management No Action
4.1.5 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mrs. Naina Lal Kidwai Management No Action
4.1.6 Re-election to the Board of Directors: Mr. Beat Hess Management No Action
4.2 Election to the Board of Directors: Ms. Ann Veneman (for a term Management No Action
of three years)
4.3 Re-election of the statutory auditors: KPMG S.A., Geneva branch Management No Action
(for a term of one year)
5 Cancellation of 165 000 000 shares repurchased under the share Management No Action
buy-back programmes, and reduction of the share capital by CHF
16 500 000
SULZER AG, WINTERTHUR
SECURITY H83580284 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2011
ISIN CH0038388911 AGENDA 702853311 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT BLOCKING OF REGISTERED SHARES IS NOT A LEGAL Non-Voting
REQUIREMENT IN THE SWISS MARKET,-SPECIFIC POLICIES
AT THE INDIVIDUAL SUB-CUSTODIANS MAY VARY. UPON
RECEIPT OF T-HE VOTING INSTRUCTION, IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT A MARKER MAY BE PLACED ON YOUR SHAR-ES TO
ALLOW FOR RECONCILIATION AND RE-REGISTRATION
FOLLOWING A TRADE. IF YOU H-AVE CONCERNS
REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRE-SENTATIVE.
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-756228, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTR-ATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE
PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1.1 The Board of Directors proposes that the annual report, the Management No Action
annual accounts and the consolidated financial statements 2010
be approved
1.2 The Board of Directors proposes to approve the compensation Management No Action
report 2010 according to pages 56 - 62 of the annual report (non-
binding advisory vote)
2 The Board of Directors proposes to distribute the net profit of CHF Management No Action
420,404,404, comprising the net profits for the year 2010 of CHF
413,900,000 and retained profits of CHF 6,504,404, as follows: -
Dividend payment CHF 102,787,110. Allocation to free reserves
CHF 310,000,000. Carried forward to new account CHF
7,617,294. If this proposal is approved, the gross dividend (before
deduction of the Swiss withholding tax of 35%) will amount to CHF
3.- per share. Dividends will be paid out on April 21, 2011. Any
shares held by Sulzer Ltd and its subsidiaries on the dividend
payment date shall not be eligible to dividends
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3 The Board of Directors proposes that discharge be granted to its Management No Action
members and the Corporate Executive Management for the
business year 2010
4.1.1 Re-election of Mr. Luciano Respini as a Board of Director for a Management No Action
further one-year term of office
4.1.2 Re-election of Mr. Klaus Sturany as a Board of Director for a Management No Action
further one-year term of office
4.1.3 Re-election of Mr. Timothy D. Summers as a Board of Director for Management No Action
a further one-year term of office
4.2 The Board of Directors proposes to elect Mrs. Jill Lee for a one- Management No Action
year term as a new member to the Board
5 The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect Management No Action
PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd for a one year term as auditors for
the designated legal duties
H.B. FULLER COMPANY
SECURITY 359694106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FUL MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2011
ISIN US3596941068 AGENDA 933375291 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. MICHAEL LOSH For For
2 LEE R. MITAU For For
3 R. WILLIAM VAN SANT For For
02 A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
DISCLOSED IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT.
03 A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
H.B. FULLER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 3, 2011.
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 74144T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TROW MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2011
ISIN US74144T1088 AGENDA 933376609 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. MACLELLAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE Management For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION PAID BY THE COMPANY TO ITS NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF VOTING BY HOLDERS ON COMPENSATION
PAID BY COMPANY TO EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
BP P.L.C.
SECURITY 055622104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BP MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2011
ISIN US0556221044 AGENDA 933381446 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND Management For For
ACCOUNTS.
02 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
03 TO RE-ELECT MR P M ANDERSON AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
04 TO RE-ELECT MR A BURGMANS AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
05 TO RE-ELECT MRS C B CARROLL AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
06 TO RE-ELECT SIR WILLIAM CASTELL AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
07 TO RE-ELECT MR I C CONN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
08 TO RE-ELECT MR G DAVID AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
09 TO RE-ELECT MR I E L DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
10 TO RE-ELECT MR R W DUDLEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
11 TO RE-ELECT DR B E GROTE AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
12 TO ELECT MR F L BOWMAN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
13 TO ELECT MR B R NELSON AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
14 TO ELECT MR F P NHLEKO AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
15 TO RE-ELECT MR C-H SVANBERG AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
16 TO REAPPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
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S17 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR Management For For
THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY.
18 TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP TO A Management For For
SPECIFIED AMOUNT.
S19 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT A Management For For
LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF PRE-
EMPTION RIGHTS.
S20 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CALLING OF Management For For
GENERAL MEETINGS (EXCLUDING ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETINGS) BY NOTICE OF AT LEAST 14 CLEAR DAYS.
21 TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL Management For For
DONATIONS AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
22 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE BP SHAREMATCH Management For For
PLAN.
23 TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE BP SHARESAVE UK Management For For
PLAN.
GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2011
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 702880940 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID: 802387 AS THERE ARE TWO S-EPARATE MEETINGS
TAKING PLACE AT THE SAME TIME AND THE MEETING
TYPES ARE AGM A-ND EGM. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU-WILL
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YOU.
VIII Proposal, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, modification of Management For For
the structure of the board of directors in regard to its composition
and the consequent amendment of the corporate bylaws
IX Proposal, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, approval of the Management For For
increase of the number of shares in circulation representative of
the share capital, without the latter being changed, through a split
of the shares, and the consequent amendment of article 6 of the
corporate bylaws
X Presentation, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, approval of Management For For
the exchange of the securities representative of the shares of the
Company that are in circulation
XI Designation of special delegates Management For For
GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2011
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 702882413 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID: 802387 AS THERE ARE TWO S-EPARATE MEETINGS
TAKING PLACE AT THE SAME TIME AND THE MEETING
TYPES ARE AGM A-ND EGM. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU-WILL
NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
I Discussion, approval or modification of the report from the board Management For For
of directors that is referred to in the main part of article 172 of the
General Mercantile Companies Law, including the audited
financial statements of the Company, consolidated with those of
its subsidiary companies, for the fiscal year that ended on
December 31, 2010, after reading of the following reports, that
from the chairperson of the board of directors, from the general
director, from the outside auditor and from the chairpersons of the
audit and corporate practices committees of the Company
II Presentation, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, approval of Management For For
the report that is referred to in article 86, part XX, of the Income
Tax Law, regarding the fulfillment of the tax obligations of the
Company
III Presentation, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, approval of Management For For
the allocation of results for the fiscal year that ended on December
31, 2010
IV Presentation, discussion and, if deemed appropriate, approval of Management For For
the payment of a cash dividend in the amount of MXN 0.55 for
each one of the shares representative of the share capital of the
Company that are in circulation
V Designation or, if deemed appropriate, ratification of the Management For For
appointments of the members of the board of directors and
determination of their compensation
VI Designation or, if deemed appropriate, ratification of the Management For For
appointments of the chairpersons and members of the audit and
corporate practices committees of the Company, as well as the
determination of their compensation
VII Presentation and, if deemed appropriate, approval of the report Management For For
regarding the purchase of shares of the Company, as well as the
determination of the maximum amount of funds that the Company
can allocate to the purchase of its own shares, in accordance with
the terms of article 56, part IV, of the Securities Market Law
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting
IN RECORD DATE FROM 04 APR T-O 07 APR 2011. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN TH-IS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
SECURITY 372460105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GPC MEETING DATE 18-Apr-2011
ISIN US3724601055 AGENDA 933377156 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. MARY B. BULLOCK For For
2 JEAN DOUVILLE For For
3 THOMAS C. GALLAGHER For For
4 GEORGE C. "JACK" GUYNN For For
5 JOHN R. HOLDER For For
6 JOHN D. JOHNS For For
7 MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS, MD For For
8 J. HICKS LANIER For For
9 R.C. LOUDERMILK JR. For For
10 WENDY B. NEEDHAM For For
11 JERRY W. NIX For For
12 GARY W. ROLLINS For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTE Management Abstain Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RE-APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE-
BASED AWARDS UNDER THE GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
CRANE CO.
SECURITY 224399105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CR MEETING DATE 18-Apr-2011
ISIN US2243991054 AGENDA 933380482 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. THAYER BIGELOW Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. MCKENNA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2011
03 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SAY WHEN ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF Management Abstain Against
THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 19-Apr-2011
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 702891323 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Balance sheet as at ecember 31st, 2010. Board of directors Management For For
report, board of auditors report, auditing company report. Related
and consequent resolutions
2 Integration of the board of directors pursuant to article 2386, Management For For
paragraph 1, of the Italian civil code. Appointment of a director
SPECTRA ENERGY CORP
SECURITY 847560109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SE MEETING DATE 19-Apr-2011
ISIN US8475601097 AGENDA 933378843 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM T. ESREY For For
2 GREGORY L. EBEL For For
3 AUSTIN A. ADAMS For For
4 PAUL M. ANDERSON For For
5 PAMELA L. CARTER For For
6 F. ANTHONY COMPER For For
7 PETER B. HAMILTON For For
8 DENNIS R. HENDRIX For For
9 MICHAEL MCSHANE For For
10 JOSEPH H. NETHERLAND For For
11 MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA ENERGY CORP'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP 2007 LONG- Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
04 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP EXECUTIVE Management For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED.
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
06 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTOR ELECTION Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD.
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MOODY'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 615369105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MCO MEETING DATE 19-Apr-2011
ISIN US6153691059 AGENDA 933378879 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. GLAUBER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT THE Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE
AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR.
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR JORGE A. BERMUDEZ Management For For
NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
SECURITY 651639106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEM MEETING DATE 19-Apr-2011
ISIN US6516391066 AGENDA 933379352 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.A. BARTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.A. CALARCO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. CARRABBA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. DOYLE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.M. HAGEN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.S. HAMSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.T. O'BRIEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.B. PRESCOTT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.C. ROTH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. THOMPSON Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Management For For
2011.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDERS Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
SYNGENTA AG
SECURITY 87160A100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYT MEETING DATE 19-Apr-2011
ISIN US87160A1007 AGENDA 933387018 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE Management For For
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE GROUP
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
2010
1B CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION SYSTEM Management Abstain Against
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF Management For For
REPURCHASED SHARES
4A APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS 2010 Management For For
4B CONVERSION AND APPROPRIATION OF RESERVES FROM Management For For
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (DIVIDEND FROM RESERVES
FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS)
5A RE-ELECTION OF MARTIN TAYLOR Management For For
5B RE-ELECTION OF PETER THOMPSON Management For For
5C RE-ELECTION OF ROLF WATTER Management For For
5D RE-ELECTION OF FELIX A. WEBER Management For For
06 ELECTION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR Management For For
07 PROPOSALS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CASE Management For For
ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS ARE
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
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PACCAR INC
SECURITY 693718108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCAR MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2011
ISIN US6937181088 AGENDA 933376558 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN M. FLUKE, JR. For For
2 KIRK S. HACHIGIAN For For
3 STEPHEN F. PAGE For For
4 THOMAS E. PLIMPTON For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTES
04 APPROVAL OF THE LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE YEARLY INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE Shareholder Against For
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE Shareholder Against For
THRESHOLD
VIVENDI SA
SECURITY F97982106 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN FR0000127771 AGENDA 702819573 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
CMMT French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward Non-Voting
the Proxy Card-directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service-Representative to obtain the necessary card,
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Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as-
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your Global-Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please
contact your representative
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL MEETING Non-Voting
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CLIC-KING ON THE
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https://balo.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2011/03-
30/201103301100972.pdf
O.1 Approval of the reports and annual financial statements for the Management For For
financial year 2010
O.2 Approval of the reports and consolidated financial statements for Management For For
the financial year 2010
O.3 Approval of the Statutory Auditors' special report on new regulated Management For For
Agreements and Undertakings concluded during the financial year
2010
O.4 Allocation of income for the financial year 2010, setting the Management For For
dividend and the date of payment
O.5 Renewal of Mr. Jean-Yves Charlier's term as Supervisory Board Management For For
member
O.6 Renewal of Mr. Henri Lachmann's term as Supervisory Board Management For For
member
O.7 Renewal of Mr. Pierre Rodocanachi's term as Supervisory Board Management For For
member
O.8 Appointment of the company KPMG SA as principal statutory Management For For
auditor
O.9 Appointment of the company KPMG Audit Is SAS as deputy Management For For
statutory auditor
O.10 Authorization to be granted to the Executive Board to allow the Management For For
Company to purchase its own shares
E.11 Authorization to be granted to the Executive Board to reduce the Management For For
share capital by cancellation of shares
E.12 Authorization to be granted to the Executive Board to grant Management For For
options to subscribe for shares of the Company
E.13 Authorization to be granted to the Executive Board to carry out the Management For For
allocation of performance shares existing or to be issued
E.14 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to increase capital by Management For For
issuing ordinary shares or any securities giving access to the
capital with preferential subscription rights of shareholders
E.15 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to increase capital by Management For For
issuing ordinary shares or any securities giving access to the
capital without preferential subscription rights of shareholders
E.16 Authorization to be granted to the Executive Board to increase the Management For For
number of issuable securities in the event of surplus demand with
a capital increase with or without preferential subscription rights,
within the limit of 15% of the original issuance and within the limits
set under the fourteenth and fifteenth resolutions
E.17 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to increase the share Management For For
capital, within the limit of 10% of the capital and within the limits
set under the fourteenth and fifteenth resolutions, in consideration
for in-kind contributions of equity securities or securities giving
access to the capital of third party companies outside of a public
exchange offer
E.18 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to increase the share Management For For
capital in favor of employees and retired employees participating
in the Group Savings Plan
E.19 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to decide to increase Management For For
the share capital in favor of employees of Vivendi foreign
subsidiaries participating in the Group Savings Plan and to
implement any similar plan
E.20 Delegation granted to the Executive Board to increase the capital Management For For
by incorporation of premiums, reserves, profits or other amounts
E.21 Amendment of Article 10 of the Statutes "Organizing the Management For For
Supervisory Board", by adding a new 6th paragraph: Censors
E.22 Powers to accomplish the formalities Management For For
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HEINEKEN NV
SECURITY N39427211 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN NL0000009165 AGENDA 702830818 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THERE IS A RECORD DATE-ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
MEETING. THANK YOU
0 Opening Non-Voting
1a Report for the financial year 2010 Non-Voting
1b Adoption of the financial statements for the financial year 2010 Management For For
1c Decision on the appropriation of the balance of the income Management For For
statement in accordance with Article 12 paragraph 7 of the
Company's Articles of Association
1d Discharge of the members of the Executive Board Management For For
1e Discharge of the members of the Supervisory Board Management For For
2a Authorisation of the Executive Board to acquire own shares Management For For
2b Authorisation of the Executive Board to issue (rights to) shares Management For For
2c Authorisation of the Executive Board to restrict or exclude Management For For
shareholders' pre-emptive rights
3 Amendments to the Articles of Association Management For For
4a Adjustments to the remuneration policy for the Executive Board Management For For
4b Related amendment to the long-term incentive for the Executive Management For For
Board
4c Related amendment to the short-term incentive for the Executive Management For For
Board
5 Remuneration Supervisory Board Management For For
6 Composition Executive Board (non-binding nomination): Re- Management For For
appointment of Mr. D.R. Hooft Graafland as member of the
Executive Board
7 Composition Supervisory Board (non-binding nomination): Re- Management For For
appointment of Mr. M.R. de Carvalho as member of the
Supervisory Board
0 Closing Non-Voting
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 882508104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXN MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN US8825081040 AGENDA 933376534 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.W. BABB, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. MACMILLAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. SANCHEZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN Management For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
CITIGROUP INC.
SECURITY 172967101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL C MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN US1729671016 AGENDA 933378336 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY C. COLLINS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM S. PANDIT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. RICCIARDI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANTOMERO Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANA L. TAYLOR Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, JR. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 41
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------- -----------
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
CITI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
CITIGROUP 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF CITI'S 2011 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE Management For For
PLAN.
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON CITI'S 2010 EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
07 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT Management For For
EXTENSION.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NON- Shareholder Against For
PARTISANSHIP.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
RESTORING TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN THE FINANCIAL
SYSTEM.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDERS HOLDING 15% OR ABOVE HAVE THE
RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE AUDIT Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW AND
REPORT ON CONTROLS RELATED TO LOANS,
FORECLOSURES, AND SECURITIZATIONS.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.
SECURITY 26153C103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DWA MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN US26153C1036 AGENDA 933378956 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY KATZENBERG For For
2 ROGER A. ENRICO For For
3 LEWIS COLEMAN For For
4 HARRY BRITTENHAM For For
5 THOMAS FRESTON For For
6 JUDSON C. GREEN For For
7 MELLODY HOBSON For For
8 MICHAEL MONTGOMERY For For
9 NATHAN MYHRVOLD For For
10 RICHARD SHERMAN For For
2 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
3 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED Management Against Against
AND RESTATED 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
4 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
5 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
THE AES CORPORATION
SECURITY 00130H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AES MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN US00130H1059 AGENDA 933379580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 SAMUEL W. BODMAN, III For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 KRISTINA M. JOHNSON For For
4 TARUN KHANNA For For
5 JOHN A. KOSKINEN For For
6 PHILIP LADER For For
7 SANDRA O. MOOSE For For
8 JOHN B. MORSE, JR. For For
9 PHILIP A. ODEEN For For
10 CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI For For
11 SVEN SANDSTROM For For
2 THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR YEAR 2011.
3 TO CONSIDER A (NON-BINDING) ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
4 TO CONSIDER A (NON-BINDING) ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 42
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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 81725T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SXT MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2011
ISIN US81725T1007 AGENDA 933384872 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HANK BROWN For For
2 FERGUS M. CLYDESDALE For For
3 JAMES A.D. CROFT For For
4 WILLIAM V. HICKEY For For
5 KENNETH P. MANNING For For
6 PETER M. SALMON For For
7 ELAINE R. WEDRAL For For
8 ESSIE WHITELAW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PAID TO Management Abstain Against
SENSIENT'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED
PURSUANT TO ITEM 402 OF REGULATION S-K, INCLUDING
THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS,
COMPENSATION TABLES AND NARRATIVE DISCUSSION IN
THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL THAT SENSIENT'S SHAREHOLDERS Management Abstain Against
RECOMMEND THAT THE ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF SENSIENT'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS BE HELD EVERY (CHECK ONE).
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2011.
GATX CORPORATION
SECURITY 361448103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GMT MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2011
ISIN US3614481030 AGENDA 933382979 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE L. ARVIA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH M. FRETZ Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNST A. HABERLI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN A. KENNEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK G. MCGRATH Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. REAM Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. SUTHERLAND Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CASEY J. SYLLA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011
03 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 438516106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HON MEETING DATE 25-Apr-2011
ISIN US4385161066 AGENDA 933380115 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------ ------------ -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINNET F. DEILY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDD GREGG Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLIVE R. HOLLICK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE PAZ Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. Management For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 2011 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN OF HONEYWELL Management Against Against
INTERNATIONAL INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES.
06 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES,
AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF JANUARY 1,
2011.
07 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. Shareholder Against For
08 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 43
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IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE Special General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 702902114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- ----- -----------
1 Report related to the set up of a fund for the necessary expenses Management For For
to cover common interests of preferred shareholders
2 To appoint the Preferred shareholders Common Representative. Management For For
Resolutions related there to
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 349631101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FO MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US3496311016 AGENDA 933380153 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE E. LEROY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.D. DAVID MACKAY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN H. WESLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER M. WILSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
04 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW
STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS.
06 APPROVAL OF THE FORTUNE BRANDS, INC. 2011 LONG- Management Against Against
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.
SECURITY 19122T109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCE MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US19122T1097 AGENDA 933380456 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAN BENNINK For For
2 JOHN F. BROCK For For
3 CALVIN DARDEN For For
4 L. PHILLIP HUMANN For For
5 ORRIN H. INGRAM II For For
6 DONNA A. JAMES For For
7 THOMAS H. JOHNSON For For
8 SUZANNE B. LABARGE For For
9 VERONIQUE MORALI For For
10 GARRY WATTS For For
11 CURTIS R. WELLING For For
12 PHOEBE A. WOOD For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM VOTES.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011.
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO REQUEST SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS.
HANESBRANDS INC.
SECURITY 410345102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBI MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US4103451021 AGENDA 933381244 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEE A. CHADEN For For
2 BOBBY J. GRIFFIN For For
3 JAMES C. JOHNSON For For
4 JESSICA T. MATHEWS For For
5 J. PATRICK MULCAHY For For
6 RONALD L. NELSON For For
7 RICHARD A. NOLL For For
8 ANDREW J. SCHINDLER For For
9 ANN E. ZIEGLER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS HANESBRANDS'
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR HANESBRANDS' 2011 FISCAL YEAR
03 TO APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES REGARDING
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 44
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SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
SECURITY 867914103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STI MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US8679141031 AGENDA 933382741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. BEALL, II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALSTON D. CORRELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY C. CROWE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLAKE P. GARRETT, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. HUGHES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. DOUGLAS IVESTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. HICKS LANIER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KYLE PRECHTL LEGG Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. LINNENBRINGER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. GILMER MINOR, III Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK S. ROYAL, M.D. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. WATJEN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. WELLS III Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. PHAIL WYNN, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF Management For For
SHARES IN THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. 2009 STOCK PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2011.
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Management Abstain Against
PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE HOLDERS OF COMMON
STOCK OF SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVES AS
DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS, THE SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE, AND IN
THE OTHER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES AND
RELATED DISCUSSION."
05 TO RECOMMEND THAT A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE Management Abstain Against
TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF SUNTRUST'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BE PUT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR
THEIR CONSIDERATION EVERY: ONE; TWO; OR THREE
YEARS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PREPARATION Shareholder Against For
AND DISCLOSURE OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 12541M102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHG MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US12541M1027 AGENDA 933386472 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ----------------------------------------------- --------------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARGARITA K. DILLEY For For
2 STEVEN M. FETTER For For
3 STANLEY J. GRUBEL For For
4 STEVEN V. LANT For For
5 EDWARD T. TOKAR For For
6 JEFFREY D. TRANEN For For
02 ADOPTION OF THE CORPORATION'S LONG-TERM EQUITY Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ROLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 775711104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROL MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US7757111049 AGENDA 933387638 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- -------------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R. RANDALL ROLLINS For For
2 JAMES B. WILLIAMS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
03 THE AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK TO 250,500,000
SHARES.
04 TO VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL ON A NONBINDING Management Abstain Against
RESOLUTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON WHETHER AN ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SHOULD BE HELD
EVERY ONE, TWO, OR THREE YEARS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 45
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FMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 302491303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FMC MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US3024913036 AGENDA 933390419 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. MOONEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE J. SOSA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VINCENT R. VOLPE, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 RECOMMENDATION, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY
SECURITY 582839106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MJN MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2011
ISIN US5828391061 AGENDA 933396978 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN W. GOLSBY For For
2 DR.STEVEN M. ALTSCHULER For For
3 HOWARD B. BERNICK For For
4 KIMBERLY A. CASIANO For For
5 ANNA C. CATALANO For For
6 DR. CELESTE A. CLARK For For
7 JAMES M. CORNELIUS For For
8 PETER G. RATCLIFFE For For
9 DR. ELLIOTT SIGAL For For
10 ROBERT S. SINGER For For
02 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 RECOMMEND, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF HOLDING ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS) IN 2011.
KAMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 483548103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KAMN MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US4835481031 AGENDA 933375734 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- --------------------------------------------------- ------------------ -------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRIAN E. BARENTS For For
2 GEORGE E. MINNICH For For
3 THOMAS W. RABAUT For For
2 TO PROVIDE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
3 TO PROVIDE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE.
4 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
BORGWARNER INC.
SECURITY 099724106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BWA MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US0997241064 AGENDA 933378994 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBIN J. ADAMS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID T. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN CARLSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS C. CUNEO Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR 2011.
03 TO SEEK YOUR ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AS DISCLOSED IN THE
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SECTION OF
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
04 THE COMPANY SEEKS STOCKHOLDERS' INPUT ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 46
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
SECURITY 191216100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KO MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US1912161007 AGENDA 933380418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD G. BUFFETT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EVAN G. GREENBERG Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES AVAILABLE Management For For
UNDER THE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN OF THE
COCA-COLA COMPANY TO PRESERVE THE TAX
DEDUCTIBILITY OF THE AWARDS
04 APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES AVAILABLE Management For For
UNDER THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 1989 RESTRICTED
STOCK AWARD PLAN TO PRESERVE THE TAX
DEDUCTIBILITY OF THE AWARDS
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY ON Management Abstain Against
PAY VOTE)
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING THE Management Abstain Against
SAY ON PAY VOTE
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
BISPHENOL-A
NCR CORPORATION
SECURITY 62886E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NCR MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US62886E1082 AGENDA 933382006 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- -------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. CLEMMER For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS DISCLOSED IN THESE
PROXY MATERIALS.
04 TO VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE NON-BINDING Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO RE-APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDED IN Management For For
THE NCR CORPORATION 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (AS
AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER
31, 2008) FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
06 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INDIVIDUAL AWARD Management For For
LIMITATIONS INCLUDED IN THE NCR CORPORATION 2006
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
07 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUNDING FORMULA Management For For
IN THE NCR MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN FOR
PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE.
08 TO APPROVE THE NCR CORPORATION 2011 ECONOMIC Management For For
PROFIT PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 565849106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRO MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US5658491064 AGENDA 933383907 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY H. BOYCE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE BRONDEAU Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. DABERKO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. DAVIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP LADER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LEE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SETH E. SCHOFIELD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. USHER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2011.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR BY-LAWS TO LOWER Management For For
THE THRESHOLD FOR STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL FOR A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE Management Abstain Against
ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 BOARD PROPOSAL TO SELECT THE DESIRED FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING A SAFETY REPORT Shareholder Against For
OUTLINING THE COMPANY'S STEPS TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ACCIDENTS.
DPL INC.
SECURITY 233293109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPL MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US2332931094 AGENDA 933384012 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL M. BARBAS For For
2 BARBARA S. GRAHAM For For
3 GLENN E. HARDER For For
02 AN AMENDMENT TO DPL'S REGULATIONS APPROVED BY Management For For
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT REDUCES THE
PERCENTAGE OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES NEEDED TO
AMEND DPL'S REGULATIONS.
03 AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING RESOLUTION TO APPROVE Management Abstain Against
THE COMPENSATION OF DPL'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS, AS DESCRIBED IN OUR 2011 PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO RECOMMEND BY ADVISORY, NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY FOR HOLDING ADVISORY, NON-BINDING
VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
05 RE-APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER DPL'S 2006 EQUITY
PERFORMANCE AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
06 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANT.
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
SECURITY 263534109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DD MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US2635341090 AGENDA 933385521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARILLYN A. HEWSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN J. KULLMAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON AMENDED EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
05 TO RECOMMEND, BY ADVISORY VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES
06 ON SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
07 ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SEED Shareholder Against For
08 ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT Shareholder Against For
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SJW CORP.
SECURITY 784305104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJW MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US7843051043 AGENDA 933387448 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K. ARMSTRONG For For
2 M.L. CALI For For
3 J.P. DINAPOLI For For
4 D.R. KING For For
5 N.Y. MINETA For For
6 R.B. MOSKOVITZ For For
7 G.E. MOSS For For
8 W.R. ROTH For For
9 C.J. TOENISKOETTER For For
10 R.A. VAN VALER For For
02 APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION APPROVING THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS
DISCLOSED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO VOTE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS AS TO WHETHER THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
SHOULD OCCUR EVERY YEAR, ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS
OR ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS.
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 369604103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GE MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US3696041033 AGENDA 933387664 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. GEOFFREY BEATTIE Management For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Management For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Management For For
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Management For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Management For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Management For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Management For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TISCH Management For For
A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Management For For
B1 RATIFICATION OF KPMG Management For For
B2 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
B3 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
C1 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
C2 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: FUTURE STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
C3 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: WITHDRAW STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
GRANTED TO EXECUTIVES
C4 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: CLIMATE CHANGE RISK Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE
C5 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: TRANSPARENCY IN ANIMAL Shareholder Against For
RESEARCH
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
SECURITY 067901108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABX MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN CA0679011084 AGENDA 933390849 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H.L. BECK For For
2 C.W.D. BIRCHALL For For
3 D.J. CARTY For For
4 G. CISNEROS For For
5 P.A. CROSSGROVE For For
6 P.M. FRANKLIN For For
7 J.B. HARVEY For For
8 D. MOYO For For
9 B. MULRONEY For For
10 A. MUNK For For
11 P. MUNK For For
12 A.W. REGENT For For
13 N.P. ROTHSCHILD For For
14 S.J. SHAPIRO For For
02 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF
BARRICK AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
03 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
APPROACH.
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THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 580645109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MHP MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US5806451093 AGENDA 933392641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PEDRO ASPE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. GREEN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA KOCH LORIMER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD MCGRAW III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT P. MCGRAW Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR MICHAEL RAKE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD B. RUST, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KURT L. SCHMOKE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIDNEY TAUREL Management For For
02 VOTE TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PERMIT SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL
SPECIAL MEETINGS
03 VOTE TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON HOW OFTEN THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY WILL CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V.
SECURITY 02364W105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AMX MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2011
ISIN US02364W1053 AGENDA 933435338 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----- -----------
01 APPOINTMENT OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, REELECTION OF Management For For
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY THAT THE HOLDERS OF THE SERIES "L" SHARES
ARE ENTITLED TO APPOINT. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
THEREON.
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO EXECUTE, AND IF, Management For For
APPLICABLE, FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY
THE MEETING. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS THEREON.
DANONE, PARIS
SECURITY F12033134 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN FR0000120644 AGENDA 702819600 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
CMMT French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward Non-Voting
the Proxy Card-directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service-Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions.-The following applies to Non-
Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting-instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become-Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as-
Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy
Card and-forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether
your Global-Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please
contact your representative
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL MEETING Non-Voting
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY-CLICKING ON THE
MATERIAL URL LINK:-https://balo.journal-
officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2011/0304/201103041100550.pdf
O.1 Approval of the corporate financial statements for the financial Management For For
year ended on December 31, 2010
O.2 Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the financial Management For For
year ended on December 31, 2010
O.3 Allocation of income for the financial year ended December 31, Management For For
2010 and setting the dividend at EUR 1.30 per share
O.4 Ratification of the co-optation of Mr. Yoshihiro Kawabata as Board Management For For
member
O.5 Renewal of Mr. Bruno Bonnell's term as Board member Management For For
O.6 Renewal of Mr. Bernard Hours's term as Board member Management For For
O.7 Renewal of Mr. Yoshihiro Kawabata's term as Board member Management For For
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O.8 Renewal of Mr. Jacques Vincent's term as Board member Management For For
O.9 Appointment of Mrs. Isabelle Seillier as Board member Management For For
O.10 Appointment of Mr. Jean-Michel Severino as Board member Management For For
O.11 Approval of the Agreements referred to in the Statutory Auditors' Management For For
special report
O.12 Approval of the Agreements and Undertakings pursuant to Articles Management For For
L.225-38 and L.225-42-l of the Commercial Code relating to Mr.
Bernard Hours
O.13 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to purchase, Management For For
hold or transfer Company's shares
E.14 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to issue ordinary Management For For
shares of the Company and securities giving access to the capital
of the Company, with preferential subscription rights of
shareholders
E.15 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to issue ordinary Management For For
shares of the Company and securities giving access to the capital
of the Company, with cancellation of preferential subscription
rights of shareholders, but with obligation to grant a priority right
E.16 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors in the event of Management For For
capital increase with or with cancellation of preferential
subscription rights of shareholders to increase the amount of
issuable securities
E.17 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to issue ordinary Management For For
shares and securities giving access to the capital of the Company,
in the event of public exchange offer initiated by the Company
E.18 Delegation of powers to the Board of Directors to issue ordinary Management For For
shares, in consideration for in-kind contributions granted to the
Company and composed of equity securities or securities giving
access to the capital
E.19 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to increase the Management For For
Company's capital by incorporation of reserves, profits or
premiums or other amounts which capitalization is authorized
E.20 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out Management For For
capital increases reserved for employees participating in a
company savings plan and/or transfers of reserved securities
E.21 Authorization granted to the Board of Directors to reduce capital Management For For
by cancellation of shares
E.22 Powers for formalities Management For For
GENTING SINGAPORE PLC
SECURITY G3825Q102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN GB0043620292 AGENDA 702920352 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 To lay before the meeting the Directors' Report and Audited Management For For
Accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2010
2 To approve the payment of Directors' fees of SGD 608,033 (2009: Management For For
SGD 492,308) for the financial year ended 31 December 2010
3 To re-elect Mr. Lim Kok Hoong as Director of the Company Management For For
pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Articles of Association of the
Company
4 To re-elect Mr. Koh Seow Chuan as Director of the Company Management For For
pursuant to Article 16.4 of the Articles of Association of the
Company
5 To re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Singapore as Auditor Management For For
of the Company and to authorise the Directors to fix their
remuneration
6 That, pursuant to Rule 806 of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Management For For
Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST"), authority be and
is hereby given to the Directors of the Company to:- (1) (i) issue
shares in the capital of the Company whether by way of rights,
bonus or otherwise; and/or (ii) make or grant offers, agreements
or options (collectively, "Instruments") that might or would require
shares to be issued, including but not limited to the creation and
issue of (as well as adjustments to) warrants, debentures or other
instruments convertible into shares, at any time and upon such
terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons
as the Directors may, in their absolute discretion deem fit; and (2)
(notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this resolution
may have ceased to be in force) issue CONTD
CONT CONTD shares in pursuance of any Instrument made or granted Non-Voting
by the Directors-whilst this resolution was in force, provided that:
(a) the aggregate number-of shares to be issued pursuant to this
resolution does not exceed 50% of the-total number of issued
shares in the capital of the Company, of which the-aggregate
number of shares to be issued other than on a pro-rata basis to-
shareholders of the Company does not exceed 20% of the total
number of issued-shares in the capital of the Company; (b) for the
purpose of determining the-aggregate number of shares that may
be issued under paragraph (a) above, the-percentage of issued
shares shall be based on the total number of issued-shares in the
capital of the Company at the time this resolution is passed,-after
adjusting for (i) new shares arising from the conversion or CONTD
CONT CONTD exercise of any convertible securities, if applicable, or Non-Voting
share options-or vesting of share awards which are outstanding or
subsisting at the time-this resolution is passed, and (ii) any
subsequent bonus issue or-consolidation or subdivision of shares;
(c) in exercising the authority-conferred by this resolution, the
Company shall comply with the provisions of-the Listing Manual of
the SGX-ST for the time being in force (unless such-compliance
has been waived by the SGX-ST) and the Articles of Association
for-the time being of the Company; and (d) unless revoked or
varied by the-Company in general meeting, the authority conferred
by this resolution shall-continue in force until the conclusion of the
next annual general meeting of-the Company or the date by which
the next annual general meeting of the-Company is CONTD
CONT CONTD required by law to be held, whichever is the earlier Non-Voting
7 That: (a) approval be and is hereby given, for the purposes of Management For For
Chapter 9 of the Listing Manual ("Chapter 9") of the SGX-ST, for
the Company, its subsidiaries and associated companies that are
entities at risk (as the term is used in Chapter 9), or any of them,
to enter into any of the transactions falling within the types of
interested person transactions described in the Appendix to the
Notice of this Annual General Meeting ("AGM") dated 2 April 2011
(the "Appendix") with any party who is of the class of interested
persons described in the Appendix, provided that such
transactions are made on normal commercial terms and in
accordance with the review procedures for such interested person
transactions; (b) the approval given in paragraph (a) above (the
"Shareholders' Mandate") shall, unless revoked or CONTD
CONT CONTD varied by the Company in general meeting, continue in Non-Voting
force until the-conclusion of the next annual general meeting of
the Company; and (c) the-Directors of the Company be and are
hereby authorised to complete and do such-acts and things
(including executing all such documents as may be required)-as
they may consider expedient or necessary or in the interests of
the-Company to give effect to the Shareholders' Mandate and/or
this resolution
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MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC.
SECURITY 552715104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFR MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US5527151048 AGENDA 933379718 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER BLACKMORE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AHMAD R. CHATILA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARSHALL TURNER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT EACH Shareholder Against For
DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.
CORNING INCORPORATED
SECURITY 219350105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GLW MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US2193501051 AGENDA 933380191 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN SEELY BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. CANNING, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON GUND Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KURT M. LANDGRAF Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. ONNO RUDING Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN F. TILTON Management For For
02 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
03 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING, ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CORNING'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 933380317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ---------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PATRICK W. ALLENDER For For
2 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
3 MEI-WEI CHENG For For
4 PHILLIP R. COX For For
5 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
6 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
7 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
8 JOHN N. LAUER For For
9 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
10 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
11 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2011.
03 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
04 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY FOR Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
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ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 779382100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RDC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US7793821007 AGENDA 933382777 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.G. CROYLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORD MOYNIHAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. MATT RALLS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. QUICKE Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
SECURITY 478160104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNJ MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US4781601046 AGENDA 933382854 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN E.L. DAVIS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON PHARMACEUTICAL PRICE Shareholder Against For
RESTRAINT
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON AMENDMENT TO Shareholder Against For
COMPANY'S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADOPTING NON-ANIMAL Shareholder Against For
METHODS FOR TRAINING
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
SECURITY 427866108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSY MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US4278661081 AGENDA 933382929 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P.M. ARWAY For For
2 R.F. CAVANAUGH For For
3 C.A. DAVIS For For
4 J.M. MEAD For For
5 J.E. NEVELS For For
6 A.J. PALMER For For
7 T.J. RIDGE For For
8 D.L. SHEDLARZ For For
9 D.J. WEST For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2011.
03 APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, A Management Abstain Against
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 SELECT, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVE THE HERSHEY COMPANY AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
SECURITY 584404107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MEG MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US5844041070 AGENDA 933383111 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SCOTT D. ANTHONY Withheld Against
2 DENNIS J. FITZSIMONS Withheld Against
3 CARL S. THIGPEN Withheld Against
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
SECURITY 539830109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LMT MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US5398301094 AGENDA 933383147 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSALIND G. BREWER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. BURRITT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. FALK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. LOY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. RALSTON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE STEVENS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL ADOPT THE LOCKHEED MARTIN Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2011 INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE AWARD
PLAN
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
05 PROPOSAL ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING FUTURE Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ALLOW STOCKHOLDERS TO Shareholder Against For
ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT IN LIEU OF A MEETING
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 45841N107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBKR MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US45841N1072 AGENDA 933383806 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS PETERFFY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL H. NEMSER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. BRODY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILAN GALIK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. HARRIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS R. STOLL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVERS W. RILEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. TRUDEAU Management For For
02 APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP.
05 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
SECURITY 47102X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNS MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US47102X1054 AGENDA 933384113 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL F. BALSER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY J. DIERMEIER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN S. SCHAFER Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
(SAY-ON-PAY).
04 RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY SAY-ON-PAY VOTE.
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LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 53217V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LIFE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US53217V1098 AGENDA 933384973 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BALAKRISHNAN S. IYER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY T. LUCIER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. MATRICARIA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. U'PRICHARD, PHD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. LONGFIELD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORA H. PESCOVITZ, MD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
04 APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
05 APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE Management Abstain Against
REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER VOTING
ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
DIRECTV
SECURITY 25490A101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US25490A1016 AGENDA 933386624 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. DILLON For For
2 SAMUEL A. DIPIAZZA, JR. For For
3 LORRIE M. NORRINGTON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO MAKE Management For For
CERTAIN CAPITAL STOCK CHANGES INCLUDING
REDUCTION OF AUTHORIZED CLASS B SHARES FROM
30,000,000 TO 3,000,000 AND ELIMINATION OF THE CLASS C
COMMON STOCK.
04 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
05 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT Management For For
A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.
06 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT A Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE CALLED BY
25% OR MORE OF THE STOCKHOLDERS IN CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
07 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ADOPT Management For For
DELAWARE AS THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM FOR CERTAIN
DISPUTES.
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
09 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
PENTAIR, INC.
SECURITY 709631105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNR MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2011
ISIN US7096311052 AGENDA 933390659 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE ABI-KARAM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY W. BURRIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. MERRIMAN Management For For
02 AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF Management Abstain Against
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
03 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011
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DAVIDE CAMPARI-MILANO SPA
SECURITY T24091117 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN IT0003849244 AGENDA 702874315 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A-SECOND CALL ON 2
MAY 2011 AT 10:00 CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS-WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
1 Approval of the balancesheet as of 31 December 2010 and Management For For
consequential resolutions
2 Approval of stock option plan ex art 114 BIS TUF Management For For
3 Authorisation to buy and sell own shares Management For For
4 Presentation of the report on the general politics of the executive Management For For
directors remuneration
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
MODIFICATION OF TEXT IN RESOLUTION-1 AND CHANGE IN
MEETING TYPE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE D-O NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCT-IONS. THANK YOU.
KELLOGG COMPANY
SECURITY 487836108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL K MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN US4878361082 AGENDA 933383109 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN BRYANT For For
2 ROGELIO REBOLLEDO For For
3 STERLING SPEIRN For For
4 JOHN ZABRISKIE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY SENIOR Management For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KELLOGG'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT Shareholder Against For
THE MEETING, TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT Shareholder Against For
THE MEETING, TO ENACT A MAJORITY VOTING
REQUIREMENT FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933383349 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 LAWRENCE J. CHAZEN For For
2 JON A. MARSHALL For For
3 MARY P. RICCIARDELLO For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010
3 APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF A RESERVE THROUGH Management For For
APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS
4 APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL REDUCTION BY CANCELLATION Management For For
OF CERTAIN SHARES HELD IN TREASURY
5 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF BOARD AUTHORITY TO Management For For
ISSUE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL UNTIL APRIL 28, 2013
6 APPROVAL OF A RETURN OF CAPITAL IN THE FORM OF A Management For For
PAR VALUE REDUCTION IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO SWISS
FRANCS 0.52 PER SHARE
7 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2011 AND THE ELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
AG AS STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM
8 APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
9 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
10 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES
SECURITY 002824100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABT MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN US0028241000 AGENDA 933386319 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.J. ALPERN For For
2 R.S. AUSTIN For For
3 W.J. FARRELL For For
4 H.L. FULLER For For
5 E.M. LIDDY For For
6 P.N. NOVAKOVIC For For
7 W.A. OSBORN For For
8 S.C. SCOTT III For For
9 G.F. TILTON For For
10 M.D. WHITE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
03 SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 SAY WHEN ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
APPROVAL OF THE FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PHARMACEUTICAL PRICING. Shareholder Against For
AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SECURITY 008474108 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AEM MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN CA0084741085 AGENDA 933403177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEANNE M. BAKER For For
2 DOUGLAS R. BEAUMONT For For
3 SEAN BOYD For For
4 MARTINE A. CELEJ For For
5 CLIFFORD J. DAVIS For For
6 ROBERT J. GEMMELL For For
7 BERNARD KRAFT For For
8 MEL LEIDERMAN For For
9 JAMES D. NASSO For For
10 SEAN RILEY For For
11 J. MERFYN ROBERTS For For
12 EBERHARD SCHERKUS For For
13 HOWARD R. STOCKFORD For For
14 PERTTI VOUTILAINEN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS OF Management For For
THE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT Management For For
OF AGNICO-EAGLE'S STOCK OPTION PLAN.
04 A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION ACCEPTING Management For For
AGNICO-EAGLE'S APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
FERRO CORPORATION
SECURITY 315405100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FOE MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN US3154051003 AGENDA 933404042 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SANDRA AUSTIN CRAYTON Withheld Against
2 RICHARD J. HIPPLE Withheld Against
3 WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE Withheld Against
4 TIMOTHY K. PISTELL Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT.
03 APPROVAL, IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION FOR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS
DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT.
04 RECOMMENDATION, IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
FOR THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933425248 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
----- ------------------------------------------------ --------------------- ----- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 LAWRENCE J. CHAZEN For For
2 JON A. MARSHALL For For
3 MARY P. RICCIARDELLO For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010
3 APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF A RESERVE THROUGH Management For For
APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS
4 APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL REDUCTION BY CANCELLATION Management For For
OF CERTAIN SHARES HELD IN TREASURY
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
5 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF BOARD AUTHORITY TO Management For For
ISSUE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL UNTIL APRIL 28, 2013
6 APPROVAL OF A RETURN OF CAPITAL IN THE FORM OF A Management For For
PAR VALUE REDUCTION IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO SWISS
FRANCS 0.52 PER SHARE
7 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011 AND THE ELECTION OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
AG AS STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM
8 APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
9 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
10 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE
GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
SECURITY 40049J206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TV MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2011
ISIN US40049J2069 AGENDA 933432851 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
I APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, Management For For
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE
APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING PURSUANT TO ARTICLES
TWENTY SIXTH, TWENTY SEVENTH AND OTHER
APPLICABLE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS.
II APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND Management For For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
SECURITY 084670108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BRKA MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2011
ISIN US0846701086 AGENDA 933383844 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN E. BUFFETT For For
2 CHARLES T. MUNGER For For
3 HOWARD G. BUFFETT For For
4 STEPHEN B. BURKE For For
5 SUSAN L. DECKER For For
6 WILLIAM H. GATES III For For
7 DAVID S. GOTTESMAN For For
8 CHARLOTTE GUYMAN For For
9 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
10 THOMAS S. MURPHY For For
11 RONALD L. OLSON For For
12 WALTER SCOTT, JR. For For
02 NON-BINDING RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE 2011 PROXY
STATEMENT.
03 NON-BINDING RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY (WHETHER ANNUAL, BIENNIAL OR TRIENNIAL)
WITH WHICH SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE
ENTITLED TO HAVE AN ADVISORY
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL WITH
RESPECT TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QUANTITATIVE
GOALS FOR THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS AND
OTHER AIR EMISSIONS AT BERKSHIRE'S ENERGY
GENERATING HOLDINGS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
SECURITY 412822108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOG MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2011
ISIN US4128221086 AGENDA 933396411 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARRY K. ALLEN For For
2 R. JOHN ANDERSON For For
3 RICHARD I. BEATTIE For For
4 GEORGE H. CONRADES For For
5 JUDSON C. GREEN For For
6 SARA L. LEVINSON For For
7 N. THOMAS LINEBARGER For For
8 GEORGE L. MILES, JR. For For
9 JOCHEN ZEITZ For For
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02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V OF THE Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ADOPT A
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII OF THE Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ADOPT A
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO DELETE ARTICLE VIII AND Management For For
RENUMBER ARTICLE IX OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO ADOPT A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE
05 APPROVAL OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. SHORT-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
06 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
TO BE THE AUDITORS
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE Management Abstain Against
ON COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS Shareholder Against For
SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W92277115 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN SE0000310336 AGENDA 702874353 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN SWEDEN Non-Voting
ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID- VOTE OPTION. THANK YOU
CMMT MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO-PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL
OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE-POSITION TO YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS
REQUIRED-IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
CMMT IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF-ATTORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING-INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A
POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO-BE REJECTED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE-REPRESENTATIVE
1 Opening of the Meeting and election of the Chairman of the Non-Voting
Meeting: Sven-Unger
2 Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
3 Election of one or two persons, to verify the Minutes Non-Voting
4 Determination of whether the Meeting has been duly convened Non-Voting
5 Approval of the Agenda Non-Voting
6 Presentation of the Annual Report and the Auditors' Report, the Non-Voting
Consolidated-Financial Statements and the Auditors' Report on
the Consolidated Financial-Statements for 2010, the Auditors'
Statement regarding compliance with the-principles for
determination of remuneration to senior executives as well as-the
Board of Directors' motion regarding the allocation of profit and-
explanatory statements. In connection therewith, the President's
address and-the report regarding the work of the Board of
Directors and the work and-function of the Audit Committee
7 Adoption of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet and of the Management No Action
Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Balance Sheet
8 Resolution in respect of allocation of the Company's profit in Management No Action
accordance with the adopted Balance Sheet and resolution on
record day for dividend
9 Resolution regarding discharge from liability for the Board Management No Action
members and the President
10a Resolution regarding the reduction of the share capital by way of a Management No Action
recall of repurchased shares, and the transfer of the reduced
amount to a fund for use in repurchasing the Company's own
shares; and
10b Resolution regarding a bonus issue Management No Action
11 Resolution regarding the authorization of the Board of Directors to Management No Action
decide on the acquisition of shares in the Company
12 Adoption of principles for determination of remuneration payable Management No Action
to senior executives. In connection therewith the report regarding
the work and function of the Compensation Committee
13 Determination of the number of Board members to be elected by Management No Action
the Meeting: The Board of Directors shall comprise six members
elected by the Annual General Meeting and no Deputies
14 Determination of the remuneration to be paid to the Board of Management No Action
Directors
15 Election of members of the Board, the Chairman of the Board and Management No Action
the Deputy Chairman of the Board: The following Board members
are proposed for re-election: Andrew Cripps, Karen Guerra,
Conny Karlsson, and Meg Tiveus. The Nominating Committee
proposes the election of Robert F. Sharpe and Joakim Westh as
new members of the Board. Conny Karlsson is proposed to be re-
elected as Chairman of the Board and Andrew Cripps is proposed
be re-elected as Deputy Chairman of the Board
16 Resolution regarding the procedure for appointing members to the Management No Action
Nominating Committee and the matter of remuneration for the
Nominating Committee, if any
17 Adoption of Instructions for Swedish Match AB's Nominating Management No Action
Committee
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 59
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 98956P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZMH MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US98956P1021 AGENDA 933381915 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY J. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY C. GLASSCOCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. MCGOLDRICK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D. Management For For
02 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ("SAY-ON-PAY")
03 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF SAY-ON-PAY VOTES
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
SECURITY 620076307 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MSI MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US6200763075 AGENDA 933386852 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY Q. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. BRATTON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL V. HAYDEN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VINCENT J. INTRIERI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDY C. LEWENT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL C. SCOTT III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. WHITE Management For For
02 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
03 RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 REAPPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS FOR PERFORMANCE- Management For For
BASED AWARDS UNDER THE MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN OF 2006.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
THE BOEING COMPANY
SECURITY 097023105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BA MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US0970231058 AGENDA 933387397 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. CALHOUN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN C. SCHWAB Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 RECOMMEND THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2011.
05 INDEPENDENT MONITORING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS CODE. Shareholder Against For
06 REPORT ON POLITICAL ACTIVITY. Shareholder Against For
07 ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. Shareholder Against For
08 CHANGE OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD TO CALL SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
09 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 60
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
SECURITY 025816109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AXP MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US0258161092 AGENDA 933388995 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ------------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.F. AKERSON For For
2 C. BARSHEFSKY For For
3 U.M. BURNS For For
4 K.I. CHENAULT For For
5 P. CHERNIN For For
6 T.J. LEONSIS For For
7 J. LESCHLY For For
8 R.C. LEVIN For For
9 R.A. MCGINN For For
10 E.D. MILLER For For
11 S.S REINEMUND For For
12 R.D. WALTER For For
13 R.A. WILLIAMS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTE.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE CALLING Shareholder Against For
OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
COOPER INDUSTRIES PLC
SECURITY G24140108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBE MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN IE00B40K9117 AGENDA 933389531 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA A. HILL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. POSTL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK S. THOMPSON Management For For
02 TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE COMPANY'S IRISH Management For For
STATUTORY ACCOUNTS AND THE RELATED REPORTS OF
THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS
03 APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/2011
04 TO APPROVE THE 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN
05 TO APPROVE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
06 TO RECOMMEND ON AN ADVISORY BASIS THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
07 TO AUTHORIZE ANY SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY TO Management For For
MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF COMPANY SHARES
08 TO AUTHORIZE THE REISSUE PRICE RANGE OF TREASURY Management For For
SHARES
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
SECURITY 25470M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISH MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US25470M1099 AGENDA 933390192 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ------------------ ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES DEFRANCO For For
2 CANTEY ERGEN For For
3 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
4 STEVEN R. GOODBARN For For
5 GARY S. HOWARD For For
6 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
7 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
8 CARL E. VOGEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 THE ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DISH Shareholder Against For
NETWORK CORPORATION'S DUAL CLASS CAPITAL
STRUCTURE.
06 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 61
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 890516107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TR MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US8905161076 AGENDA 933393984 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ --------------------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MELVIN J. GORDON For For
2 ELLEN R. GORDON For For
3 LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT For For
4 BARRE A. SEIBERT For For
5 RICHARD P. BERGEMAN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF NON-BINDING RESOLUTION REGARDING Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTES.
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 896522109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRN MEETING DATE 02-May-2011
ISIN US8965221091 AGENDA 933400501 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN L. ADAMS For For
2 RHYS J. BEST For For
3 DAVID W. BIEGLER For For
4 LELDON E. ECHOLS For For
5 RONALD J. GAFFORD For For
6 RONALD W. HADDOCK For For
7 ADRIAN LAJOUS For For
8 CHARLES W. MATTHEWS For For
9 DIANA S. NATALICIO For For
10 DOUGLAS L. ROCK For For
11 TIMOTHY R. WALLACE For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 563571108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTW MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US5635711089 AGENDA 933380230 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD M. CONDON, JR. For For
2 KEITH D. NOSBUSCH For For
3 GLEN E. TELLOCK For For
2 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANYS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
3 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANYS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANYS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 071813109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAX MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US0718131099 AGENDA 933381054 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE T. HOCKMEYER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. PARKINSON, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS T. STALLKAMP Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P.L. STROUCKEN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTES
05 APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN Management For For
06 APPROVAL OF 2011 INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
07 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE SIXTH TO ELIMINATE Management For For
THECLASSIFIED BOARD AND PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 62
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
ALLERGAN, INC.
SECURITY 018490102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGN MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US0184901025 AGENDA 933382169 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR TO SERVE FOR THREE- Management For For
YEAR UNTIL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERS IN
2014: DEBORAH DUNSIRE, M.D.
1B ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR TO SERVE FOR THREE- Management For For
YEAR UNTIL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERS IN
2014: TREVOR M. JONES PH.D.
1C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR TO SERVE FOR THREE- Management For For
YEAR UNTIL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERS IN
2014: LOUIS J. LAVIGNE, JR.
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
05 APPROVE THE ALLERGAN, INC. 2011 EXECUTIVE BONUS Management For For
PLAN
06 APPROVE THE ALLERGAN, INC. 2011 INCENTIVE AWARD Management Against Against
PLAN
07 APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
SECURITY 459506101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IFF MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US4595061015 AGENDA 933383008 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET HAYES ADAME Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARCELLO BOTTOLI Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA B. BUCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER W. FERGUSON, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREAS FIBIG Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDRA A. HERZAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY W. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHERINE M. HUDSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DALE F. MORRISON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS D. TOUGH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN 2010.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 391164100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GXP MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US3911641005 AGENDA 933384810 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.L. BODDE For For
2 M.J. CHESSER For For
3 W.H. DOWNEY For For
4 R.C. FERGUSON, JR. For For
5 G.D. FORSEE For For
6 J.A. MITCHELL For For
7 W.C. NELSON For For
8 J.J. SHERMAN For For
9 L.H. TALBOTT For For
10 R.H. WEST For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, Management Abstain Against
THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2011.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 63
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
AGL RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 001204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGL MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US0012041069 AGENDA 933385468 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SANDRA N. BANE For For
2 THOMAS D. BELL, JR. For For
3 ARTHUR E. JOHNSON For For
4 DEAN R. O'HARE For For
5 JAMES A. RUBRIGHT For For
6 JOHN W. SOMERHALDER II For For
7 BETTINA M. WHYTE For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR 2007 OMNIBUS PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN.
05 THE APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING RESOLUTION TO Management Abstain Against
APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
06 THE APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING RESOLUTION TO Management Abstain Against
DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY (ANNUAL, BIENNIAL OR
TRIENNIAL) OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
SECURITY G0464B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGII MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN BMG0464B1072 AGENDA 933386218 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ------------------ ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H. BERRY CASH For For
2 JOHN R. POWER, JR. For For
3 MARK E. WATSON III For For
02 TO VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY, Management Abstain Against
NON-BINDING BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 TO VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO SELECT, ON AN ADVISORY, Management Abstain Against
NON-BINDING BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF THE
SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THAT ERNST & YOUNG LLP BE APPOINTED AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND TO REFER THE DETERMINATION
OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REMUNERATION TO THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
SECURITY 110122108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BMY MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US1101221083 AGENDA 933386701 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. ANDREOTTI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.J. FREEH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. JOHANSSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J. LACY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. SIGAL, M.D., PH.D. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.D. WEST, JR. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shareholder Against For
07 PHARMACEUTICAL PRICE RESTRAINT Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 64
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THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 26483E100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DNB MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US26483E1001 AGENDA 933388731 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NAOMI O. SELIGMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. WINKLER Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 RE-APPROVE THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION Management For For
COVERED EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED.
04 APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION (SAY ON PAY).
05 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
VOTES.
06 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO REDUCE THE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING REQUIREMENTS TO A SIMPLE MAJORITY
VOTE.
07 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
SECURITY 949746101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFC MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US9497461015 AGENDA 933389151 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO Management Abstain Against
APPROVE THE NAMED EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION.
03 ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES REGARDING NAMED EXECUTIVES'
COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2011.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT Shareholder Against For
TO THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO ALLOW HOLDERS OF 10%
OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FOR CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING IN CONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON DIRECTOR COMPENSATION.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION Shareholder Against For
AND REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS FOR MORTGAGE
SERVICING OPERATIONS.
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871403 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBBPRB MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US1718714033 AGENDA 933389264 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP R. COX Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. BYRNES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. CASSIDY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAKKI L. HAUSSLER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG F. MAIER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEX SHUMATE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN A. WENTWORTH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. ZRNO Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
05 TO APPROVE THE CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2011 SHORT-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 65
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CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBB MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US1718711062 AGENDA 933389264 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP R. COX Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. BYRNES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. CASSIDY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAKKI L. HAUSSLER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG F. MAIER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEX SHUMATE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN A. WENTWORTH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. ZRNO Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
05 TO APPROVE THE CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2011 SHORT-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
SECURITY 67103H107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ORLY MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US67103H1077 AGENDA 933389620 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E. O'REILLY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY D. BURCHFIELD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL R. LEDERER Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVES.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
SAY ON PAY VOTES.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2011.
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 278768106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SATS MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US2787681061 AGENDA 933390205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- --------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH P. CLAYTON For For
2 R. STANTON DODGE For For
3 MICHAEL T. DUGAN For For
4 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
5 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
6 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
7 C. MICHAEL SCHROEDER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 THE ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 66
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SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
SECURITY 867224107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SU MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN CA8672241079 AGENDA 933394164 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ------------ ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MEL E. BENSON For For
2 DOMINIC D'ALESSANDRO For For
3 JOHN T. FERGUSON For For
4 W. DOUGLAS FORD For For
5 RICHARD L. GEORGE For For
6 PAUL HASELDONCKX For For
7 JOHN R. HUFF For For
8 JACQUES LAMARRE For For
9 BRIAN F. MACNEILL For For
10 MAUREEN MCCAW For For
11 MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN For For
12 JAMES W. SIMPSON For For
13 EIRA THOMAS For For
02 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS AUDITOR OF SUNCOR ENERGY INC. FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION AS SUCH.
03 TO ACCEPT THE APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
AMETEK INC.
SECURITY 031100100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AME MEETING DATE 03-May-2011
ISIN US0311001004 AGENDA 933396156 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- --------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANTHONY J. CONTI For For
2 FRANK S. HERMANCE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMETEK, INC. 2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF AMETEK, Management Abstain Against
INC. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTES.
05 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
BBA AVIATION PLC
SECURITY G08932165 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN GB00B1FP8915 AGENDA 702851836 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 To receive and adopt the audited financial statements of the Management For For
Company for the year ended 31 December 2010 together with the
reports of the directors and auditors thereon
2 To elect Mark Hoad as a director Management For For
3 To re-elect Mark Harper as a director Management For For
4 To re-elect Michael Harper as a director Management For For
5 To re-elect Nick Land as a director Management For For
6 To re-elect Simon Pryce as a director Management For For
7 To re-elect Peter Ratcliffe as a director Management For For
8 To re-elect Hansel Tookes as a director Management For For
9 To re-appoint Deloitte LLP as auditors Management For For
10 To authorise the directors to fix the auditors' remuneration Management For For
11 To declare a dividend of 5.7p per share on the ordinary shares of Management For For
the Company
12 The directors be generally and unconditionally authorised to allot Management For For
shares in the Company and to grant rights to subscribe for or
convert any security into shares in the Company: (A) up to a
nominal amount of GBP 47,186,254 (such amount to be reduced
by the nominal amount allotted or granted under paragraph (B) in
excess of such sum); and (B) comprising equity securities (as
defined in section 560(1) of the Companies Act 2006) up to a
nominal amount of GBP 94,372,509 (including within such limit
any relevant securities allotted under paragraph (A) above) in
connection with an offer by way of a rights issue: (i) to ordinary
shareholders in proportion (as nearly as may be practicable) to
their existing holdings; and (ii) to holders of other equity securities
as required by the rights of those securities or as the directors
CONTD
CONT CONTD otherwise consider necessary, and so that the directors Non-Voting
may impose any-limits or restrictions and make any arrangements
which they consider-necessary or appropriate to deal with treasury
shares, fractional-entitlements, record dates, legal, regulatory or
practical problems in, or-under the laws of, any territory or any
other matter, such authorities to-apply until the end of next year's
annual general meeting (or, if earlier,-until the close of business
on 30 June 2012) but, in each case, so that the-Company may
make offers and enter into agreements during the relevant period-
which would, or might, require relevant securities to be allotted
after the-authority ends and the directors may allot relevant
securities under any such-offer or agreement as if the authority
had not ended
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 67
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For/Against
Item Proposal Type Vote Management
---- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
13 That if resolution 12 is passed, the directors be given power to Management For For
allot equity securities (as defined in the Companies Act 2006) for
cash under the authority given by that resolution and/or to sell
ordinary shares held by the Company as treasury shares for cash
as if section 561 of the Companies Act 2006 did not apply to any
such allotment or sale, such power to be limited: (A) to the
allotment of equity securities in connection with an offer of equity
securities (but in the case of the authority granted under
paragraph (B) of resolution 12, by way of a rights issue only): (i) to
ordinary shareholders in proportion (as nearly as may be
practicable) to their existing holdings; and (ii) to holders of other
equity securities, as required by the rights of those securities or,
as the directors otherwise consider CONTD
CONT CONTD necessary, and so that the directors may impose any Non-Voting
limits or-restrictions and make any arrangements which they
consider necessary or-appropriate to deal with treasury shares,
fractional entitlements, record-dates, legal, regulatory or practical
problems in, or under the laws of, any-territory or any other matter;
and (B) in the case of the authority granted-under paragraph (A) of
resolution 12 and/or in the case of any sale of-treasury shares for
cash, to the allotment (otherwise than under paragraph-(A) above)
of equity securities or sale of treasury shares up to a nominal-
amount of GBP 7,077,938, such power to apply until the end of
next year's-annual general meeting (or, if earlier, until the close of
business on 30-June 2012) but during this period the Company
may make offers, and enter into-CONTD
CONT CONTD agreements, which would, or might, require equity Non-Voting
securities, to be-allotted after the power ends and the directors
may allot equity securities-under any such offer or agreement as if
the power had not ended
14 That the Company is hereby generally and unconditionally Management For For
authorised for the purposes of section 701 of the Companies Act
2006 to make market purchases (within the meaning of section
693(4) of such Act) on the London Stock Exchange of ordinary
shares of 29 16/21p each in the capital of the Company ("ordinary
shares") provided that: (A) the maximum aggregate number of
ordinary shares authorised to be purchased is 71,298,053
(representing approximately 14.99 per cent of the present issued
ordinary share capital of the Company); (B) the minimum price
(excluding stamp duty and expenses) which may be paid for an
ordinary share so purchased is 29 16/21p; (C) the maximum price
(excluding stamp duty and expenses) which may be paid for an
ordinary share so purchased is the highest of (i) an amount equal
to 5 per cent CONTD
CONT CONTD above the average of the middle market quotations Non-Voting
shown for an ordinary-share in the London Stock Exchange Daily
Official List on the five business-days immediately preceding the
day on which that ordinary share is contracted-to be purchased
and (ii) the higher of the price of the last independent-trade and
the highest current independent bid on the trading venues where
the-purchase is carried out; (D) the authority hereby conferred
shall expire at-the conclusion of the annual general meeting to be
held in 2012, unless such-authority is renewed, varied or revoked
prior to such time; (E) the Company-may prior to the expiry of
such authority make a contract to purchase-ordinary shares under
the authority hereby conferred which will or may be-executed
wholly or partly after the expiry of such authority, and may CONTD
CONT CONTD make a purchase of ordinary shares in pursuance of any Non-Voting
such contract;-and (F) all ordinary shares purchased pursuant to
the said authority shall-either: (i) be cancelled immediately upon
completion of the purchase; or (ii)-be held, sold, transferred or
otherwise dealt with as treasury shares in-accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act 2006
15 That the Directors' Remuneration Report as set out on pages 75 Management For For
to 83 of the Annual Report 2010 be approved
16 That a general meeting of the Company other than an annual Management For For
general meeting may be called on not less than 14 clear days'
notice
WEIR GROUP PLC, GLASGOW
SECURITY G95248137 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN GB0009465807 AGENDA 702898935 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 To receive and adopt the report and financial statements Management For For
2 To declare a dividend Management For For
3 To approve the Remuneration Report Management For For
4 To re-elect Lord Smith as a director Management For For
5 To re-elect Keith Cochrane as a director Management For For
6 To re-elect Michael Dearden as a director Management For For
7 To re-elect Stephen King as a director Management For For
8 To re-elect Richard Menell as a director Management For For
9 To re-elect Alan Mitchelson as a director Management For For
10 To re-elect John Mogford as a director Management For For
11 To re-elect Lord Robertson as a director Management For For
12 To re-elect Jon Stanton as a director Management For For
13 To re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as auditors Management For For
14 To authorise the directors to fix the remuneration of the auditors Management For For
15 To renew the directors' general power to allot shares Management For For
16 To disapply the statutory pre-emption provisions Management For For
17 To renew the Company's authority to purchase its own shares Management For For
18 To reduce the notice period for general meetings Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 68
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TECO ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 872375100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TE MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US8723751009 AGENDA 933377699 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DUBOSE AUSLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. FERMAN, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL L. WHITING Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR DEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2011.
03 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
("SAYON PAY").
04 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE SAY Management Abstain Against
ON PAY VOTES.
05 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT Shareholder Against For
OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
06 DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Shareholder Against For
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 884315102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TNB MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US8843151023 AGENDA 933381890 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.L. DUCKER For For
2 J.K. HAUSWALD For For
3 D. JERNIGAN For For
4 R.B. KALICH, SR. For For
5 K.R. MASTERSON For For
6 D.J. PILEGGI For For
7 J.P. RICHARD For For
8 R.H. RIVERS For For
9 K.L. ROBERG For For
10 D.D. STEVENS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE
COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 592688105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTD MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US5926881054 AGENDA 933384024 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. SPOERRY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAH-HUI CHU Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS A. CONTINO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLIVIER A. FILLIOL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. KELLY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN D. MADAUS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS ULRICH MAERKI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE M. MILNE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. SALICE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE POBS PLUS INCENTIVE SYSTEM FOR Management For For
GROUP MANAGEMENT.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 69
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CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 17273K109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CIR MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US17273K1097 AGENDA 933386903 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. WILLIAM HIGGINS For For
2 C. WILLIAM ZADEL For For
2 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTOR'S SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
3 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY AT WHICH THE COMPANY SHOULD INCLUDE
AN ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF
THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN ITS
PROXY STATEMENT FOR STOCKHOLDER CONSIDERATION.
GENON ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 37244E107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GEN MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US37244E1073 AGENDA 933391360 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. WILLIAM BARNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRY G. DALLAS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK M. JACOBS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. JOHNSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. MILLER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD R. MULLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. MURRAY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAREE E. PEREZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EVAN J. SILVERSTEIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. THACKER Management For For
02 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO OUR THIRD RESTATED Management Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO HELP PROTECT THE
TAX BENEFITS OF OUR NET OPERATING LOSSES.
04 APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN, ADOPTED BY Management Against Against
THE BOARD ON JANUARY 15, 2001, AS AMENDED
NOVEMBER 23, 2010.
05 APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
06 DETERMINE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
CONDUCTING FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
07 CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
MATERIALS.
AUTONATION, INC.
SECURITY 05329W102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AN MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US05329W1027 AGENDA 933391411 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE JACKSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICK L. BURDICK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. CROWLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. EDELSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. GRUSKY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL LARSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MAROONE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS A. MIGOYA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALISON H. ROSENTHAL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS
06 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 70
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PEPSICO, INC.
SECURITY 713448108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEP MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US7134481081 AGENDA 933392069 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Management For For
02 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
03 RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
05 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT MAJORITY VOTING FOR
DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. (PROXY STATEMENT P.63)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P.65)
DANA HOLDING CORP
SECURITY 235825205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DAN MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US2358252052 AGENDA 933400549 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN M. DEVINE For For
2 TERRENCE J. KEATING For For
3 JOSEPH C. MUSCARI For For
4 RICHARD F. WALLMAN For For
5 KEITH E. WANDELL For For
02 APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY PROPOSAL Management Abstain Against
APPROVING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY PROPOSAL Management Abstain Against
REGARDING THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION VOTES
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 549764108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUFK MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US5497641085 AGENDA 933410552 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H.J. TROUT, JR. For For
2 J.T. JONGEBLOED For For
3 S.V. BAER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL OF THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO APPROVE AND
ADOPT THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S FOURTH
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK FROM 60,000,000 TO 150,000,000.
04 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
SECURITY 758766109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RGC MEETING DATE 04-May-2011
ISIN US7587661098 AGENDA 933429133 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN A. KAPLAN For For
2 JACK TYRRELL For For
3 NESTOR R. WEIGAND JR. For For
02 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 RECOMMENDATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY AT WHICH TO HOLD FUTURE ADVISORY
VOTES ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 29, 2011.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 71
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
SECURITY G74079107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN GB00B24CGK77 AGENDA 702886144 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- ------------
1 To receive the 2010 report and financial statements Management For For
2 To approve the Directors' remuneration report Management For For
3 To declare a final dividend Management For For
4 To re-elect Adrian Bellamy Management For For
5 To re-elect Peter Harf Management For For
6 To re-elect Bart Becht Management For For
7 To re-elect Graham Mackay Management For For
8 To elect Liz Doherty Management For For
9 To re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors Management For For
10 To authorise the Directors to determine the auditors' remuneration Management For For
11 To renew the Directors' authority to allot shares Management For For
12 To renew the Directors' power to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For
13 To renew the Company's authority to purchase its own shares Management For For
14 To approve the calling of General Meetings on 14 clear days' Management For For
notice
15 To approve changes to the rules of the Company's Share Plans Management For For
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
SECURITY 92343V104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VZ MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US92343V1044 AGENDA 933387830 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO FUTURE VOTES ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 DISCLOSE PRIOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE Shareholder Against For
06 PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING Shareholder Against For
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 26441C105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DUK MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US26441C1053 AGENDA 933388539 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III For For
2 G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. For For
3 MICHAEL G. BROWNING For For
4 DANIEL R. DIMICCO For For
5 JOHN H. FORSGREN For For
6 ANN MAYNARD GRAY For For
7 JAMES H. HANCE, JR. For For
8 E. JAMES REINSCH For For
9 JAMES T. RHODES For For
10 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
11 PHILIP R. SHARP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Management For For
ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT FOR 2011
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PREPARATION Shareholder Against For
OF A REPORT ON DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION'S GLOBAL
WARMING-RELATED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF Shareholder Against For
A REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL RISKS OF CONTINUED
RELIANCE ON COAL
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN AMENDMENT Shareholder Against For
TO OUR ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS TO REQUIRE
MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 72
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
SECURITY 171340102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHD MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US1713401024 AGENDA 933389430 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSE B. ALVAREZ For For
2 JAMES R. CRAIGIE For For
3 ROSINA B. DIXON For For
4 ROBERT D. LEBLANC For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 ADVISORY VOTE TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO.,
INC. 2011 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE
SECURITY 85590A401 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOT MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US85590A4013 AGENDA 933390421 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ADAM ARON For For
2 CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY For For
3 THOMAS CLARKE For For
4 CLAYTON DALEY, JR. For For
5 BRUCE DUNCAN For For
6 LIZANNE GALBREATH For For
7 ERIC HIPPEAU For For
8 STEPHEN QUAZZO For For
9 THOMAS RYDER For For
10 FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN For For
11 KNEELAND YOUNGBLOOD For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 RESOLVED, THAT THE COMPANY STOCKHOLDERS Management Abstain Against
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION
PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS
DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO ITEM 402 OF REGULATION S-K,
INCLUDING THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS,
COMPENSATION TABLES AND NARRATIVE DISCUSSION, IN
OUR PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE 2011 ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 032037103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AP MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US0320371034 AGENDA 933390685 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM K. LIEBERMAN For For
2 STEPHEN E. PAUL For For
3 C.H. PFORZHEIMER, III For For
02 TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 TO RECOMMEND, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION Management Against Against
2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 73
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 624756102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLI MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US6247561029 AGENDA 933391079 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALEXANDER P. FEDERBUSH For For
2 PAUL J. FLAHERTY For For
3 GENNARO J. FULVIO For For
4 GARY S. GLADSTEIN For For
5 SCOTT J. GOLDMAN For For
6 TERRY HERMANSON For For
7 HARVEY L. KARP For For
8 GREGORY L. CHRISTOPHER For For
02 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS BY NON-BINDING Management Abstain Against
VOTE, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS BY NON-BINDING Management Abstain Against
VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING FUTURE ADVISORY
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY'S 2011 Management For For
ANNUAL BONUS PLAN.
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
SECURITY 844895102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWX MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US8448951025 AGENDA 933392677 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. BOUGHNER For For
2 THOMAS E. CHESTNUT For For
3 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
4 LEROY C. HANNEMAN, JR. For For
5 MICHAEL O. MAFFIE For For
6 ANNE L. MARIUCCI For For
7 MICHAEL J. MELARKEY For For
8 JEFFREY W. SHAW For For
9 A. RANDALL THOMAN For For
10 THOMAS A. THOMAS For For
11 TERRENCE L. WRIGHT For For
02 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPANY'S Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 TO SELECT, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 054303102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AVP MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US0543031027 AGENDA 933394190 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W. DON CORNWELL For For
2 V. ANN HAILEY For For
3 FRED HASSAN For For
4 ANDREA JUNG For For
5 MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO For For
6 ANN S. MOORE For For
7 PAUL S. PRESSLER For For
8 GARY M. RODKIN For For
9 PAULA STERN For For
10 LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
05 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO OUR RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 74
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
SECURITY 367905106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GET MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US3679051066 AGENDA 933404092 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLENN J. ANGIOLILLO For For
2 MICHAEL J. BENDER For For
3 E.K. GAYLORD II For For
4 RALPH HORN For For
5 DAVID W. JOHNSON For For
6 ELLEN LEVINE For For
7 TERRELL T. PHILEN, JR. For For
8 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
9 COLIN V. REED For For
10 MICHAEL D. ROSE For For
11 MICHAEL I. ROTH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
05 TO RECOMMEND, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, WHETHER WE Management 1 Year For
WILL HAVE FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES REGARDING OUR
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EVERY ONE YEAR, EVERY
TWO YEARS OR EVERY THREE YEARS.
APACHE CORPORATION
SECURITY 037411105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APA MEETING DATE 05-May-2011
ISIN US0374111054 AGENDA 933423395 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. STEVEN FARRIS Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDOLPH M. FERLIC Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.D. FRAZIER, JR. Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. KOCUR Management For For
05 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS APACHE'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF APACHE'S NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
07 TO RECOMMEND THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF APACHE'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
08 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO APACHE'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL COMMON STOCK
09 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO APACHE'S RESTATED Management Against Against
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED STOCK
10 APPROVAL OF APACHE'S 2011 OMNIBUS EQUITY Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G7630U109 MEETING TYPE Court Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN GB0032836487 AGENDA 702859553 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE OPTION Non-Voting
FOR THIS MEETING TYPE.-PLEASE CHOOSE BETWEEN
"FOR" AND "AGAINST" ONLY. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO
VOTE-ABSTAIN FOR THIS MEETING THEN YOUR VOTE WILL
BE DISREGARDED BY THE ISSUER OR-ISSUERS AGENT.
1 Implement the Scheme of Arrangement Management For For
ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G7630U109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN GB0032836487 AGENDA 702859565 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
1 To receive the Director's report and financial statements for the Management For For
year ended December 31, 2010
2 To approve the Director's remuneration report for the year ended Management For For
December 31, 2010
3 To re-elect Sir Simon Robertson as a director of the Company Management For For
4 To re-elect John Rishton as a director of the Company Management For For
5 To re-elect Helen Alexander CBE a director of the Company Management For For
6 To re-elect Peter Byrom as a director of the Company Management For For
7 To re-elect Iain Conn as a director of the Company Management For For
8 To re-elect Peter Gregson as a director of the Company Management For For
9 To re-elect James Guyette as a director of the Company Management For For
10 To re-elect John McAdam as a director of the Company Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 75
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
11 To re-elect John Neill CBE as a director of the Company Management For For
12 To re-elect Andrew Shilston as a director of the Company Management For For
13 To re-elect Colin Smith as a director of the Company Management For For
14 To re-elect Ian Strachan as a director of the Company Management For For
15 To re-elect Mike Terrett as a director of the Company Management For For
16 To re-appoint the auditors Management For For
17 To authorise the directors to agree the auditor's remuneration Management For For
18 To approve payment to shareholders Management For For
19 To authorise political donation and political expenditure Management For For
20 To approve the Rolls-Royce plc Share Purchase Plan Management For For
21 To approve the Rolls-Royce UK Share Save Plan Management For For
22 To approve the Rolls-Royce International Share Save Plan Management For For
23 To adopt amended Articles of Association Management For For
24 To authorise the directors to call general meetings on not less Management For For
than 14 clear day's notice
25 To authorise the directors to allot shares (s.551) Management For For
26 To disapply pre-emption rights (s.561) Management For For
27 To authorise the Company to purchase its own ordinary shares Management For For
28 To implement the Scheme of Arrangement Management For For
CANAL PLUS SA, PARIS
SECURITY F13398106 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN FR0000125460 AGENDA 702900742 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- --------- -----------
CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
CMMT French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward Non-Voting
the Proxy Card-directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service-Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions.-The following applies to Non-
Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting-instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become-Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as-
Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the Proxy
Card and-forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure whether
your Global-Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, please
contact your representative
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL MEETING Non-Voting
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CLIC-KING ON THE
MATERIAL URL LINKS: https://balo.journal-
officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2011-/0401/201104011101056.pdf AND
https://balo.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2011/0-
422/201104221101607.pdf
O.1 Approval of the corporate reports and financial statements for FY Management No Action
2010
O.2 Approval of the consolidated reports and financial statements for Management No Action
FY 2010
O.3 Special report by the statutory auditors on the agreements and Management No Action
commitments regulated by article L. 225-40 of the Code de
commerce
O.4 Allocation of income for FY 2010, setting of the dividend and its Management No Action
due date for payment
O.5 Renewal of Mr Bertrand Meheut's appointment as a member of Management No Action
the Board of Directors
O.6 Renewal of Mr Rodolphe Belmer's appointment as a member of Management No Action
the Board of Directors
O.7 Renewal of Canal+ Distribution's appointment as a member of the Management No Action
Board of Directors
O.8 Appointment of a new director, Mr Pierre Blayau Management No Action
O.9 Setting of the amount of the directors' attendance fees Management No Action
E.10 Change of the Company's name and correlative amendment of Management No Action
article 3 of the Articles of Association
OE.11 Powers for the necessary legal formalities Management No Action
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF ADDITIONAL URL. IF YOU H-AVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YO-U DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
SECURITY 353514102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FELE MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN US3535141028 AGENDA 933381028 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID T. BROWN For For
2 DAVID A. ROBERTS For For
3 THOMAS R. VERHAGE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS
DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE VOTES ON EXECUTIVE PAY.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 76
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ALCOA INC.
SECURITY 013817101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AA MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN US0138171014 AGENDA 933386179 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS KLEINFELD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. OWENS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RATAN N. TATA Management For For
02 RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTE
05 ADOPT INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M) Management For For
COMPLIANT ANNUAL CASH INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN
06 ELIMINATE SUPER-MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT IN Management For For
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - ARTICLE SEVENTH
(FAIR PRICE PROTECTION)
07 ELIMINATE SUPER-MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT IN Management For For
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - ARTICLE EIGHTH
(DIRECTOR ELECTIONS)
08 ELIMINATE SUPER-MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT IN Management For For
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - ARTICLE EIGHTH
(REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS)
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ACTION BY WRITTEN Shareholder Against For
CONSENT
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFY THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
ARTIO GLOBAL INVESTORS
SECURITY 04315B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ART MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN US04315B1070 AGENDA 933388476 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELIZABETH BUSE For For
2 FRANCIS LEDWIDGE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S Management Abstain Against
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 402 OF REGULATION S-K, INCLUDING THE
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, THE
COMPENSATION TABLES, AND THE RELATED DISCLOSURE
CONTAINED IN THE 2011 PROXY STATEMENT.
03 FREQUENCY OF CONDUCTING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
SECURITY 231561101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CW MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN US2315611010 AGENDA 933404167 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN R. BENANTE For For
2 S. MARCE FULLER For For
3 ALLEN A. KOZINSKI For For
4JOHN R. MYERS For For
5 JOHN B. NATHMAN For For
6 ROBERT J. RIVET For For
7 WILLIAM W. SIHLER For For
8 ALBERT E. SMITH For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
06 PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 77
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 675232102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OII MEETING DATE 06-May-2011
ISIN US6752321025 AGENDA 933406351 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T. JAY COLLINS For For
2 D. MICHAEL HUGHES For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
MOTOROLA MOBILITY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 620097105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MMI MEETING DATE 09-May-2011
ISIN US6200971058 AGENDA 933386787 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANJAY K. JHA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON E. BARFIELD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HAMBRECHT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEANNE P. JACKSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH A. MEISTER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MEREDITH Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL A. NINIVAGGI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. STENGEL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY J. VINCIQUERRA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW J. VITERBI Management For For
02 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
03 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
KERRY GROUP PLC
SECURITY G52416107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN IE0004906560 AGENDA 702954163 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 Report and Accounts Management For For
2 Declaration of Dividend Management For For
3A1 Re-election of Mr. Kieran Breen (in accordance with Article 102) Management For For
3A2 Re-election of Mr. Patrick Flahive (in accordance with Article 102) Management For For
3B1 Re-election of Mr. Denis Buckley (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B2 Re-election of Mr. Gerry Behan (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B3 Re-election of Mr. Denis Carroll (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B4 Re-election of Mr. Michael Dowling (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B5 Re-election of Mr. Michael Fleming (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B6 Re-election of Mr. Noel Greene (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B7 Re-election of Mr. Flor Healy (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3b8 Re-election of Mr. Kevin Kelly (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B9 Re-election of Mr. Stan McCarthy (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B10 Re-election of Mr. Brian Mehigan (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
3B11 Re-election of Mr. Gerard O Hanlon (in accordance with Management For For
Combined Code)
3B12 Re-election of Mr. Denis Wallis (in accordance with Combined Management For For
Code)
4 Remuneration of Auditors Management For For
5 Ordinary Resolution (Remuneration Report) Management For For
6 Ordinary Resolution (Section 20 Authority) Management For For
7 Special Resolution (Disapplication Section 23) Management For For
8 Special Resolution (To authorise the company to make market Management For For
purchases of its own shares)
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 78
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
LOEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 540424108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL L MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US5404241086 AGENDA 933392019 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN E. BERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH L. BOWER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. DIKER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB A. FRENKEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. FRIBOURG Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. HARRIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP A. LASKAWY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEN MILLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLORIA R. SCOTT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW H. TISCH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TISCH Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN M. TISCH Management For For
02 APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
03 RECOMMEND, BY ADVISORY VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
WATERS CORPORATION
SECURITY 941848103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WAT MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US9418481035 AGENDA 933392223 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSHUA BEKENSTEIN For For
2 MICHAEL J. BERENDT, PHD For For
3 DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME For For
4 EDWARD CONARD For For
5 LAURIE H. GLIMCHER, M.D For For
6 CHRISTOPHER A. KUEBLER For For
7 WILLIAM J. MILLER For For
8 JOANN A. REED For For
9 THOMAS P. SALICE For For
2 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
3 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
4 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
CEPHALON, INC.
SECURITY 156708109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEPH MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US1567081096 AGENDA 933394241 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. KEVIN BUCHI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. EGAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTYN D. GREENACRE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES J. HOMCY, M.D. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAUGHN M. KAILIAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN E. MOLEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. SANDERS, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS L. WINGER Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE 2011 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
04 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION REGARDING Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO VOTE ON AN ADVISORY BASIS REGARDING THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY STOCKHOLDER VOTES
REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 79
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
HOSPIRA, INC.
SECURITY 441060100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSP MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US4410601003 AGENDA 933396194 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: IRVING W. BAILEY, II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: F. MICHAEL BALL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: JACQUE J. SOKOLOV Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT TO REMOVE
DIRECTORS FOR CAUSE.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR BYLAW
ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR ALTERATION,
AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
05 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
06 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
07 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS FOR HOSPIRA FOR 2011.
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 852061100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL S MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US8520611000 AGENDA 933396536 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY C. GLASSCOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL R. HESSE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. JANET HILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK IANNA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SVEN-CHRISTER NILSSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. NUTI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY O'NEAL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
SPRINT NEXTEL FOR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OUR Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON OUR EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
06 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
THE RETENTION OF EQUITY AWARDS.
07 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
CHANGE TO A VOTING REQUIREMENT.
ITT CORPORATION
SECURITY 450911102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITT MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US4509111021 AGENDA 933396586 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN R. LORANGER For For
2 CURTIS J. CRAWFORD For For
3 CHRISTINA A. GOLD For For
4 RALPH F. HAKE For For
5 JOHN J. HAMRE For For
6 PAUL J. KERN For For
7 FRANK T. MACINNIS For For
8 SURYA N. MOHAPATRA For For
9 LINDA S. SANFORD For For
10 MARKOS I. TAMBAKERAS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ITT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE ITT CORPORATION 2011 OMNIBUS Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW
SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS.
05 TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
06 TO DETERMINE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, WHETHER A Management Abstain Against
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS SHOULD OCCUR
EVERY ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS.
07 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT THE COMPANY AMEND, WHERE APPLICABLE, ITT'S
POLICIES RELATED TO HUMAN RIGHTS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 80
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
NISOURCE INC.
SECURITY 65473P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NI MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US65473P1057 AGENDA 933396598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
I1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. ABDOO Management For For
I2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN C. BEERING Management For For
I3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. JESANIS Management For For
I4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTY R. KITTRELL Management For For
I5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. LEE NUTTER Management For For
I6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH S. PARKER Management For For
I7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN M. ROLLAND Management For For
I8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. SKAGGS, JR. Management For For
I9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. THOMPSON Management For For
I10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Management For For
II TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS.
III TO CONSIDER AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
IV TO CONSIDER AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
V TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
SECURITY 101137107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BSX MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US1011371077 AGENDA 933396740 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHARINE T. BARTLETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. BYRNES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELDA J. CONNORS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RAYMOND ELLIOTT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST MARIO Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETE M. NICHOLAS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: UWE E. REINHARDT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE BOSTON SCIENTIFIC Management Abstain Against
CORPORATION'S 2010 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 ADVISORY VOTE TO RECOMMEND THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE BOSTON SCIENTIFIC Management Against Against
CORPORATION'S 2011 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND Management For For
RESTATEMENT OF BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION'S
2006 GLOBAL EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN.
06 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
SECURITY 664397106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NU MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US6643971061 AGENDA 933399289 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD H. BOOTH For For
2 JOHN S. CLARKESON For For
3 COTTON M. CLEVELAND For For
4 SANFORD CLOUD, JR. For For
5 JOHN G. GRAHAM For For
6 ELIZABETH T. KENNAN For For
7 KENNETH R. LEIBLER For For
8 ROBERT E. PATRICELLI For For
9 CHARLES W. SHIVERY For For
10 JOHN F. SWOPE For For
11 DENNIS R. WRAASE For For
02 "RESOLVED, THAT THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED
PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION,
INCLUDING THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS, THE COMPENSATION TABLES AND ANY
RELATED MATERIAL DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY
STATEMENT, IS HEREBY APPROVED".
03 "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY Management Abstain Against
APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THAT THE ADVISORY
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS "SAY-ON-PAY," BE CONDUCTED EVERY 1, 2 OR 3 YEARS,
BEGINNING WITH THIS ANNUAL MEETING".
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2011
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 81
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
NII HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 62913F201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NIHD MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US62913F2011 AGENDA 933406604 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES M. HERINGTON For For
2 ROSENDO G. PARRA For For
3 JOHN W. RISNER For For
02 A NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 A NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
OCH-ZIFF CAP MGMT GROUP LLC
SECURITY 67551U105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OZM MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US67551U1051 AGENDA 933414598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOEL M. FRANK For For
2 ALLAN S. BUFFERD For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OCH-ZIFF'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2011.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
MIDAS, INC.
SECURITY 595626102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDS MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US5956261029 AGENDA 933417025 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- -------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS L. BINDLEY Withheld Against
2 ROBERT R. SCHOEBERL Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF MIDAS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Against Against
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 FREQUENCY OF INCLUSION IN THE PROXY STATEMENT OF Management 1 Year Against
A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION
OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
SECURITY 398231100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRIF MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN US3982311009 AGENDA 933420781 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WINSTON J. CHURCHILL JR For For
2 EDGAR M. CULLMAN For For
3 DAVID M. DANZIGER For For
4 FREDERICK M. DANZIGER For For
5 THOMAS C. ISRAEL For For
6 ALBERT H. SMALL, JR. For For
7 DAVID F. STEIN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Management For For
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
PRESENTED IN GRIFFIN'S PROXY STATEMENT.
04 RECOMMENDATION, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Management 1 Year Against
FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 82
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
IVANHOE MINES LTD.
SECURITY 46579N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IVN MEETING DATE 10-May-2011
ISIN CA46579N1033 AGENDA 933429777 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. FRIEDLAND For For
2 PETER MEREDITH For For
3 DAVID HUBERMAN For For
4 R. EDWARD FLOOD For For
5 HOWARD BALLOCH For For
6 MARKUS FABER For For
7 DAVID KORBIN For For
8 LIVIA MAHLER For For
9 TRACY STEVENSON For For
10 MICHAEL GORDON For For
11 DAN WESTBROOK For For
12 ROBERT HOLLAND III For For
13 ANDREW HARDING For For
14 KAY PRIESTLY For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, CHARTERED Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AT A
REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTL LTD
SECURITY G57848106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN BMG578481068 AGENDA 703018045 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1 To receive and consider the financial statements and the Management For For
independent auditors report for the year ended 31st December
2010, and to declare a final dividend
2 To re-elect Julian Hui as a Director Management For For
3 To re-elect Dr Richard Lee as a Director Management For For
4 To re-elect Robert Leon as a Director Management For For
5 To re-elect James Watkins as a Director Management For For
6 To fix the directors fees Management For For
7 To re appoint the auditors and to authorize the directors to fix their Management For For
remuneration. To consider and, if thought fit, adopt with or without
amendments the following ordinary resolutions
8 That A. The exercise by the directors during the relevant period of Management For For
all powers of the company to allot or issue shares and to make
and grant offers, agreements and options which would or might
require shares to be allotted, issued or disposed of during or after
the end of the relevant period up to an aggregate nominal amount
of USD 16.6 million, be and is hereby generally and
unconditionally approved and B. The aggregate nominal amount
of share capital allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally
to be allotted wholly for cash by the directors pursuant to the
approval in paragraph A, otherwise than pursuant to a rights
issue, or the issue of shares pursuant to the company employee
share purchase trust, shall not exceed USD 2.5 million, and the
said approval shall be limited accordingly
9 That A. The exercise by the directors of all powers of the company Management For For
to purchase its own shares, subject to and in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations, during the relevant period be and
is hereby generally and unconditionally approved B. The
aggregate nominal amount of shares of the company which the
company may purchase pursuant to the approval in paragraph A
of this resolution shall be less than 15 per cent of the aggregate
nominal amount of the existing issued share capital of the
company at the date of this meeting, and such approval shall be
limited accordingly and CONTD
CONT CONTD C. The approval in paragraph A of this resolution shall, Non-Voting
where-permitted by applicable laws and regulations and subject to
the limitation in-paragraph B of this resolution, extend to permit
the purchase of shares of-the company I. By subsidiaries of the
company and II. pursuant to the terms-of put warrants or financial
instruments having similar effect whereby the-company can be
required to purchase its own shares
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO REMOVAL Non-Voting
OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU D-ECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 942749102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WTS MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US9427491025 AGENDA 933391221 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. AYERS For For
2 KENNETT F. BURNES For For
3 RICHARD J. CATHCART For For
4 DAVID J. COGHLAN For For
5 RALPH E. JACKSON, JR. For For
6 JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY For For
7 MERILEE RAINES For For
2 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
3 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
4 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTES.
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
SECURITY 133131102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPT MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US1331311027 AGENDA 933393756 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD J. CAMPO For For
2 SCOTT S. INGRAHAM For For
3 LEWIS A. LEVEY For For
4 WILLIAM B. MCGUIRE, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM F. PAULSEN For For
6 D. KEITH ODEN For For
7 F. GARDNER PARKER For For
8 STEVEN A. WEBSTER For For
9 KELVIN R. WESTBROOK For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN THE STATE OF FORMATION Management For For
FROM TEXAS TO MARYLAND.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2011 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
05 APPROVAL, BY AN ADVISORY VOTE, OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
06 APPROVAL, BY AN ADVISORY VOTE, ON THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
LSI CORPORATION
SECURITY 502161102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LSI MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US5021611026 AGENDA 933395596 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. HILL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H.F. MINER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN NETRAVALI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES C. POPE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORIO REYES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. STRACHAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABHIJIT Y. TALWALKAR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. WHITNEY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, IN AN ADVISORY VOTE, OUR EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, IN AN ADVISORY VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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CVS CAREMARK CORPORATION
SECURITY 126650100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVS MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US1266501006 AGENDA 933397110 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. FINUCANE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY J. MERLO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONY L. WHITE Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2011
FISCAL YEAR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 FREQUENCY OF FUTURE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
VOTES.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
CONOCOPHILLIPS
SECURITY 20825C104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COP MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US20825C1045 AGENDA 933398732 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN C. TURNER Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL OF 2011 OMNIBUS STOCK AND PERFORMANCE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
06 GENDER EXPRESSION NON-DISCRIMINATION. Shareholder Against For
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
08 REPORT ON GRASSROOTS LOBBYING EXPENDITURES. Shareholder Against For
09 ACCIDENT RISK MITIGATION. Shareholder Against For
10 COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY (LOUISIANA Shareholder Against For
WETLANDS).
11 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS. Shareholder Against For
12 REPORT ON FINANCIAL RISKS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE. Shareholder Against For
13 CANADIAN OIL SANDS. Shareholder Against For
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
SECURITY 277461109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EK MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US2774611097 AGENDA 933402238 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. BRADDOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERALD Y. CHEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADAM H. CLAMMER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. HAWLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS R. LEBDA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KYLE P. LEGG Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. PARRETT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOEL SELIGMAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS F. STRIGL Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 11-May-2011
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 933420008 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
01 TO ADOPT THE MERGER AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, Management For For
DATED AS OF JANUARY 18, 2011 (AS IT MAY BE AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME), BY AND AMONG THE MOSAIC
COMPANY, CARGILL, INCORPORATED, GNS II (U.S.) CORP.,
GNS MERGER SUB LLC, AND, FOR LIMITED PURPOSES SET
FORTH THEREIN, THE MARGARET A. CARGILL
FOUNDATION, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
02 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO PERMIT
FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO ADOPT THE MERGER AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT.
JARDINE STRATEGIC HLDGS LTD BERMUDA
SECURITY G50764102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN BMG507641022 AGENDA 702931521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 To receive and consider the financial statements and the Management For For
independent auditors report for the year ended 31st December
2010, and to declare a final dividend
2 To re-elect Jenkin Hui as a director Management For For
3 To re-elect Dr George C.G. Koo as a director Management For For
4 To fix the directors fees Management For For
5 To re appoint the auditors and to authorize the directors to fix their Management For For
remuneration
6 That a. the exercise by the directors during the relevant period of Management For For
all powers of the company to allot or issue shares and to make
and grant offers, agreements and options which would or might
require shares to be allotted, issued or disposed of during or after
the end of the relevant period up to an aggregate nominal amount
of USD18.6 million, be and is hereby generally and unconditionally
approved and b. the aggregate nominal amount of share capital
allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted
wholly for cash by the directors pursuant to the approval in
paragraph a, otherwise than pursuant to a rights issue, shall not
exceed USD2.7 million, and the said approval shall be limited
accordingly
7 That a. the exercise by the directors of all powers of the company Management For For
to purchase its own shares, subject to and in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations, during the relevant period be and
is hereby generally and unconditionally approved b. the aggregate
nominal amount of shares of the company which the company
may CONTD
CONT CONTD purchase pursuant to the approval in paragraph a of this Non-Voting
resolution-shall be less than 15 percent of the aggregate nominal
amount of the existing-issued share capital of the company at the
date of this meeting, and such-approval shall be limited
accordingly and c. the approval in paragraph a of-this resolution
shall, where permitted by applicable laws and regulations and-
subject to the limitation in paragraph b of this resolution, extend to
permit-the purchase of shares of the company i. by subsidiaries of
the company and-ii. pursuant to the terms of put warrants or
financial instruments having-similar effect whereby the company
can be required to purchase its own shares
8 That the purchase by the company of shares of US 25 cents each Management For For
in Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited during the relevant period
be and is hereby generally and unconditionally approved
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
JARDINE MATHESON HLDGS LTD
SECURITY G50736100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN BMG507361001 AGENDA 702945619 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1 To receive the Financial Statements for 2010 and to declare a Management For For
final dividend
2 To re-elect Mark Greenberg as a Director Management For For
3 To re-elect Simon Keswick as a Director Management For For
4 To re-elect Dr Richard Lee as a Director Management For For
5 To re-elect Y.K. Pang as a Director Management For For
6 To fix the Directors' fees Management For For
7 To re-appoint the Auditors and to authorize the Directors to fix Management For For
their remuneration
8 To renew the general mandate to the Directors to issue new Management For For
shares
9 To renew the general mandate to the Directors to purchase the Management For For
Company's shares
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO REMOVAL Non-Voting
OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU D-ECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
SECURITY 345370860 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL F MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN US3453708600 AGENDA 933396219 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN G. BUTLER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIMBERLY A. CASIANO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY F. EARLEY, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDSEL B. FORD II Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CLAY FORD, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GEPHARDT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVINE O. HOCKADAY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. MANOOGIAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN R. MARRAM Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN MULALLY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOMER A. NEAL Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. SHAHEEN Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVES.
04 SAY WHEN ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF A SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVES.
05 RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF THE COMPANY'S POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
06 RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF A RECAPITALIZATION Shareholder Against For
PLAN TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OF THE COMPANY'S
OUTSTANDING STOCK HAVE ONE VOTE PER SHARE.
07 RELATING TO ALLOWING HOLDERS OF 10% OF Shareholder Against For
OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS.
BCE INC.
SECURITY 05534B760 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCE MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN CA05534B7604 AGENDA 933399366 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 B.K. ALLEN For For
2 A. BERARD For For
3 R.A. BRENNEMAN For For
4 S. BROCHU For For
5 R.E. BROWN For For
6 G.A. COPE For For
7 A.S. FELL For For
8 E.C. LUMLEY For For
9 T.C. O'NEILL For For
10 R.C. SIMMONDS For For
11 C. TAYLOR For For
12 P.R. WEISS For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
03 RESOLVED, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS AND NOT TO DIMINISH Management For For
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS ACCEPT THE
APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN
THE 2011 MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR DATED MARCH
10, 2011 DELIVERED IN ADVANCE OF THE 2011 ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF BCE.
4A CRITICAL MASS OF QUALIFIED WOMEN ON BOARD. Shareholder Against For
4B EQUITY RATIO. Shareholder Against For
4C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COMPARATOR GROUPS. Shareholder Against For
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 760759100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RSG MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN US7607591002 AGENDA 933400676 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. CROWNOVER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. CROGHAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. FLYNN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL LARSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOLAN LEHMANN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. LEE NUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD W. SLAGER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLAN C. SORENSEN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. TRANI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WICKHAM Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
PROGRAM.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2011.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAYMENTS UPON Shareholder Against For
THE DEATH OF A SENIOR EXECUTIVE.
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054402 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN US8110544025 AGENDA 933400979 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------ ------------ ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. OGDEN For For
2 J. MARVIN QUIN For For
3 KIM WILLIAMS For For
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
SECURITY 251566105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTEGY MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN US2515661054 AGENDA 933416009 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
02 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF NET INCOME. Management For For
03 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE Management For For
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2010
FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF DR. Management For For
KLAUS ZUMWINKEL, WHO RESIGNED FROM THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE Management For For
MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2010
FINANCIAL YEAR.
06 RESOLUTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR
PURSUANT TO SECTION 318 (1) HGB FOR THE 2011
FINANCIAL YEAR AS WELL AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
TO REVIEW THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 37W (5), SECTION 37Y NO. 2 WPHG
(WERTPAPIERHANDELSGESETZ - GERMAN SECURITIES
TRADING ACT) IN THE 2011 FINANCIAL YEAR.
07 RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE Management For For
TREASURY SHARES AND USE THEM WITH POSSIBLE
EXCLUSION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AND ANY RIGHT TO
OFFER SHARES AS WELL AS OF THE OPTION TO REDEEM
TREASURY SHARES, REDUCING THE CAPITAL STOCK.
08 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER (DR. Management For For
HUBERTUS VON GRUNBERG)
09 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER (DR. H.C. Management For For
BERNHARD WALTER)
10 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH T-
SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL GMBH.
11 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DETEFLEETSERVICES GMBH.
12 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DFMG HOLDING GMBH.
13 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DETEASSEKURANZ - DEUTSCHE TELEKOM ASSEKURANZ-
VERMITTLUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH.
14 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
VIVENTO CUSTOMER SERVICES GMBH.
15 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
VIVENTO TECHNICAL SERVICES GMBH.
16 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM ACCOUNTING GMBH.
17 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TRAINING GMBH.
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
18 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
NORMA TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
19 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
DETEASIA HOLDING GMBH.
20 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
TRAVIATA TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
21 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
SCOUT24 HOLDING GMBH.
22 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH T-
MOBILE WORLDWIDE HOLDING GMBH.
23 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
TELEKOM DEUTSCHLAND GMBH.
24 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
MAGYARCOM HOLDING GMBH.
25 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2 OF THE Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
26 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT Management For For
AGREEMENT WITH THE FORMER MEMBER OF THE BOARD
OF MANAGEMENT KAI UWE RICKE.
27 RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT Management For For
AGREEMENT WITH THE FORMER MEMBER OF THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD DR. KLAUS ZUMWINKEL.
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
SECURITY 573284106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLM MEETING DATE 12-May-2011
ISIN US5732841060 AGENDA 933419497 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SUE W. COLE For For
2 MICHAEL J. QUILLEN For For
3 STEPHEN P. ZELNAK, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE CORPORATION'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF THE VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE
CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
LADBROKES PLC
SECURITY G5337D107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN GB00B0ZSH635 AGENDA 702838080 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 To receive and adopt the reports and accounts for 2010 Management For For
2 To declare a final dividend Management For For
3 To appoint R I Glynn as a director Management For For
4 To appoint J M Kelly as a director Management For For
5 To re-appoint P Erskine as a director Management For For
6 To re-appoint R J Ames as a director Management For For
7 To re-appoint B G Wallace as a director Management For For
8 To re-appoint S Bailey as a director Management For For
9 To re-appoint J F Jarvis as a director Management For For
10 To re-appoint C J Rodrigues as a director Management For For
11 To re-appoint D M Shapland as a director Management For For
12 To re-appoint C P Wicks as a director Management For For
13 To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as auditor and to authorise the Management For For
directors to agree the auditor's remuneration
14 To approve the remuneration report Management For For
15 To authorise political donations and expenditure Management For For
16 To authorise the Company to purchase its own shares Management For For
17 To authorise the directors to allot shares Management For For
18 To disapply Section 561(1) of the Companies Act 2006 Management For For
19 To authorise the calling of general meetings (excluding annual Management For For
general meetings) by notice of at least 14 clear days
20 To amend the share Incentive plan Management For For
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MODIFICATION IN THE TEXT OF THE RES-OLUTION 15 AND
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EDENRED SA, MALAKOFF
SECURITY F3192L109 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN FR0010908533 AGENDA 702933587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL MEETING Non-Voting
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O.1 Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the financial Management For For
year ended on December 31, 2010
O.2 Approval of the corporate financial statements for the financial Management For For
year ended December 31, 2010
O.3 Allocation of income for the financial year ended December 31, Management For For
2010 and distribution of dividends
O.4 Approval of the regulated Agreements concluded with Accord SA Management For For
during the financial year
O.5 Approval of amendments to the employment contract of Mr. Management For For
Jacques Stern concluded with the latter during the financial year
O.6 Approval of a regulated Agreement on allocating end of career Management For For
benefits to Mr. Jacques Stern, CEO
O.7 Approval of a regulated Agreement on the purchase of private Management For For
unemployment insurance for the benefit of Mr. Jacques Stern,
CEO
O.8 Approval of a regulated agreement on extending the pension Management For For
scheme applicable to employees of the Company to CEO
O.9 Approval of a regulated Agreement on the participation of CEO to Management For For
supplementary pension schemes in force within the Company,
under the same conditions than some Executive officers
O.10 Authorization to be granted to the Board of Directors to trade Management For For
Company's shares
E.11 Delegation of authority to be granted to the Board of Directors to Management For For
reduce the share capital by cancellation of shares
O.12 Powers to accomplish all formalities Management For For
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
SECURITY 94106L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WM MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN US94106L1098 AGENDA 933396168 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PASTORA SAN JUAN CAFFERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. ROBERT REUM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. WEIDEMEYER Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
05 AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO ALLOW Management For For
STOCKHOLDERS WHO HAVE HELD AT LEAST A 25% NET
LONG POSITION IN OUR COMMON STOCK FOR ONE YEAR
TO CALL SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
WATSON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
SECURITY 942683103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WPI MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN US9426831031 AGENDA 933399215 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. FEDIDA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT F. HUMMEL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHERINE M. KLEMA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY SELWYN TABATZNIK Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE
FOR THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS FROM
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
03 TO APPROVE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT AND Management Against Against
RESTATEMENT OF THE 2001 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN OF
WATSON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
04 TO TAKE AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE Management Abstain Against
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
05 TO TAKE AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES TO APPROVE
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
06 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
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MATTEL, INC.
SECURITY 577081102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MAT MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN US5770811025 AGENDA 933400614 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. DOLAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. ECKERT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TULLY M. FRIEDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOMINIC NG Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VASANT M. PRABHU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ANDREA L. RICH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEAN A. SCARBOROUGH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER A. SINCLAIR Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. CRAIG SULLIVAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY BRITTAIN WHITE Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION, AS DESCRIBED IN THE MATTEL, INC.
PROXY STATEMENT.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EVERY
1, 2 OR 3 YEARS, AS INDICATED.
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO MATTEL, INC. BYLAWS Management For For
REGARDING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MATTEL, INC.'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933405373 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT FROM
LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2010.
04 PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF FREE RESERVE TO LEGAL Management For For
RESERVE, RESERVE FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 RESCISSION OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN Management For For
THE FORM OF A PAR VALUE REDUCTION AS APPROVED AT
THE 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
06 RELEASE AND ALLOCATION OF LEGAL RESERVE, RESERVE Management For For
FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS, TO DIVIDEND RESERVE
FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION
OUT OF THE DIVIDEND RESERVE FROM CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTIONS. IF PROPOSAL 3 AND PROPOSAL 5 ARE
NOT APPROVED AS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, THERE WILL BE NO VOTE ON THIS PROPOSAL
6.
07 NEW AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. Management For For
08 REDUCTION OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO 12.
9A ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: JAGJEET S. BINDRA Management For For
9B ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: STEVE LUCAS Management For For
9C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: TAN EK KIA Management For For
9D REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: MARTIN B. Management For For
MCNAMARA
9E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: IAN C. STRACHAN Management For For
10 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND
REELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS THE
COMPANY'S AUDITOR FOR A FURTHER ONE-YEAR TERM.
11 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
12 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTE.
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 13-May-2011
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933443171 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT FROM
LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2010.
04 PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF FREE RESERVE TO LEGAL Management For For
RESERVE, RESERVE FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 RESCISSION OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN Management For For
THE FORM OF A PAR VALUE REDUCTION AS APPROVED AT
THE 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
06 RELEASE AND ALLOCATION OF LEGAL RESERVE, RESERVE Management For For
FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS, TO DIVIDEND RESERVE
FROM CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION
OUT OF THE DIVIDEND RESERVE FROM CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTIONS. IF PROPOSAL 3 AND PROPOSAL 5 ARE
NOT APPROVED AS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, THERE WILL BE NO VOTE ON THIS
PROPOSAL 6.
07 NEW AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. Management For For
08 REDUCTION OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO 12.
9A ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: JAGJEET S. BINDRA Management For For
9B ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: STEVE LUCAS Management For For
9C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: TAN EK KIA Management For For
9D REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: MARTIN B. Management For For
MCNAMARA
9E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: IAN C. STRACHAN Management For For
10 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND
REELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS THE
COMPANY'S AUDITOR FOR A FURTHER ONE-YEAR TERM.
11 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
12 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTE.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS LTD
SECURITY Y35518110 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 16-May-2011
ISIN HK0045000319 AGENDA 702937496 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPANY NOTICE IS AVAILABLE Non-Voting
BY CLICKING ON THE URL LINK:-
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/20110411/LTN2
0110411107.pdf
CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A VOTE Non-Voting
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED-THE SAME AS A "TAKE NO
ACTION" VOTE.
1 To receive the audited Financial Statements and the Reports of Management For For
the Directors and independent auditor for the year ended 31
December 2010
2 To declare a final dividend Management For For
3.a To re-elect Mr. Clement King Man Kwok as a Director Management For For
3.b To re-elect Mr. William Elkin Mocatta as a Director Management For For
3.c To re-elect Mr. Pierre Roger Boppe as a Director Management For For
3d To re-elect Mr. Robert Warren Miller as a Director Management For For
3.e To re-elect Dr. William Kwok Lun Fung as a Director Management For For
4 To re-appoint KPMG as auditor of the Company and to authorise Management For For
the Directors to fix their remuneration
5 To grant a general mandate to issue new shares Management For For
6 To grant a general mandate for share repurchase Management For For
7 To add shares repurchased to the general mandate to issue new Management For For
shares in Resolution (5)
8 To determine the ordinary remuneration of the Independent Non- Management For For
Executive Directors
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INVESTMENT AB KINNEVIK, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W4832D128 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 16-May-2011
ISIN SE0000164600 AGENDA 702967881 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN SWEDEN Non-Voting
ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID-VOTE OPTION. THANK YOU
1 Opening of the Meeting Non-Voting
2 Election of Chairman of the Annual General Meeting : lawyer Non-Voting
Wilhelm Luning
3 Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
4 Approval of the agenda Non-Voting
5 Election of one or two persons to check and verify the minutes Non-Voting
6 Determination of whether the Annual General Meeting has been Non-Voting
duly convened
7 Statement by the Chairman of the Board on the work of the Board Non-Voting
of Directors
8 Presentation by the Chief Executive Officer Non-Voting
9 Presentation of the Annual Report and Auditor's Report and of the Non-Voting
Group-Annual Report and the Group Auditor's Report
10 Resolution on the adoption of the Profit and Loss Statement and Management For For
the Balance Sheet and of the Group Profit and Loss Statement
and the Group Balance Sheet
11 Resolution on the proposed treatment of the Company's Management For For
unappropriated earnings or accumulated loss as stated in the
adopted Balance Sheet
12 Resolution on the discharge of liability of the directors of the Board Management For For
and the Chief Executive Officer
13 Determination of the number of directors of the Board Management For For
14 Determination of the remuneration to the directors of the Board Management For For
and the auditor
15 The Nomination Committee proposes, for the period until the close Management For For
of the next Annual General Meeting, the re-election of Vigo
Carlund, Wilhelm Klingspor, Erik Mitteregger, Allen Sangines-
Krause and Cristina Stenbeck as directors of the Board. The
Nomination Committee proposes the election of Tom Boardman
and Dame Amelia Fawcett as new directors of the Board. John
Hewko and Stig Nordin have informed the Nomination Committee
that they decline re-election at the Annual General Meeting. The
Nomination Committee proposes that the Meeting shall re-elect
Cristina Stenbeck as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Furthermore, it is proposed that the Board of Directors at the
Constituent Board Meeting appoints an Audit Committee, a
Remuneration Committee and a New Ventures Committee within
the Board of Directors. The Nomination Committee's motivated
opinion regarding proposal of the Board of Directors is available at
the Company's website, www.kinnevik.se
16 Approval of the procedure of the Nomination Committee Management For For
17 Resolution regarding Guidelines for remuneration to the senior Management For For
executives
18.A Resolution regarding incentive programme comprising the Management For For
following resolution: adoption of an incentive programme
18.B Resolution regarding incentive programme comprising the Management For For
following resolution: authorisation to resolve to issue Class C
shares
18.C Resolution regarding incentive programme comprising the Management For For
following resolution: authorisation to resolve to repurchase Class
C shares
18.D Resolution regarding incentive programme comprising the Management For For
following resolution: transfer of Class B shares
19 Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on Management For For
repurchase of own shares
20 Resolution on amendment of the Articles of Association Management For For
21 Closing of the Meeting Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
MODIFICATION IN THE TEXT OF THE RES-OLUTION 15. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETURN THIS-PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 527288104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUK MEETING DATE 16-May-2011
ISIN US5272881047 AGENDA 933423509 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IAN M. CUMMING For For
2 PAUL M. DOUGAN For For
3 ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD For For
4 JAMES E. JORDAN For For
5 JEFFREY C. KEIL For For
6 J.C. NICHOLS, III For For
7 MICHAEL SORKIN For For
8 JOSEPH S. STEINBERG For For
02 A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE APPROVAL OF
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE 2011 SENIOR EXECUTIVE WARRANT Management For For
PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2011.
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 18451C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCO MEETING DATE 16-May-2011
ISIN US18451C1099 AGENDA 933425426 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS R. SHEPHERD For For
2 CHRISTOPHER M. TEMPLE For For
3 SCOTT R. WELLS For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
HSN, INC
SECURITY 404303109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSNI MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US4043031099 AGENDA 933398631 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
2 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
3 MICHAEL C. BOYD For For
4 WILLIAM COSTELLO For For
5 JAMES M. FOLLO For For
6 MINDY GROSSMAN For For
7 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
8 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
9 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
10 JOHN B. (JAY) MORSE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
04 TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION
PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
SECURITY 808513105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCHW MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US8085131055 AGENDA 933400486 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN T. MCLIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. SCHWAB Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER 0. WALTHER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. WILSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
OFFICERS
05 FREQUENCY OF VOTES ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder For Against
DECLASSIFICATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EL PASO CORPORATION
SECURITY 28336L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EP MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US28336L1098 AGENDA 933400753 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUAN CARLOS BRANIFF Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. CRANE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS L. FOSHEE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. GOLDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HIX Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY J. PROBERT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. VAGT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
SECURITY 00081T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABD MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US00081T1088 AGENDA 933401046 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE V. BAYLY For For
2 KATHLEEN S. DVORAK For For
3 G. THOMAS HARGROVE For For
4 ROBERT H. JENKINS For For
5 ROBERT J. KELLER For For
6 THOMAS KROEGER For For
7 MICHAEL NORKUS For For
8 SHEILA G. TALTON For For
9 NORMAN H. WESLEY For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2011.
03 THE APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 A RECOMMENDATION, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 THE APPROVAL OF OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED 2011 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
INCREASES THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY
5,265,000 SHARES.
06 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 032511107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APC MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US0325111070 AGENDA 933403622 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. BUTLER, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN P. CHILTON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUKE R. CORBETT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PAULETT EBERHART Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PRESTON M. GEREN III Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. GORDON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. HACKETT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- GENDER IDENTITY NON- Shareholder Against For
DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- ADOPTION OF POLICY OF Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR CHAIRMAN.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- ADOPTION OF POLICY ON Shareholder Against For
ACCELERATED VESTING OF EQUITY AWARDS.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
SECURITY 46625H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JPM MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US46625H1005 AGENDA 933404028 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ----------- ----- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
06 POLITICAL NON-PARTISANSHIP Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shareholder Against For
08 MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICING Shareholder Against For
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
10 GENOCIDE-FREE INVESTING Shareholder Against For
11 INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 25470F104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US25470F1049 AGENDA 933405866 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT R. BENNETT For For
2 JOHN C. MALONE For For
3 DAVID M. ZASLAV For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2011 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DISCOVERY
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
DESCRIBED IN THESE PROXY MATERIALS
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF STOCKHOLDER Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN
THE FUTURE
FIRSTENERGY CORP.
SECURITY 337932107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FE MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US3379321074 AGENDA 933406995 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL T. ADDISON For For
2 ANTHONY J. ALEXANDER For For
3 MICHAEL J. ANDERSON For For
4 DR. CAROL A. CARTWRIGHT For For
5 WILLIAM T. COTTLE For For
6 ROBERT B. HEISLER, JR. For For
7 JULIA L. JOHNSON For For
8 TED J. KLEISNER For For
9 ERNEST J. NOVAK, JR. For For
10 CATHERINE A. REIN For For
11 GEORGE M. SMART For For
12 WES M. TAYLOR For For
13 JESSE T. WILLIAMS, SR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES REQUIRED TO Management For For
CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDER
04 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
05 RECOMMEND ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT ON COAL Shareholder Against For
COMBUSTION WASTE
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: LOWER PERCENTAGE Shareholder Against For
REQUIRED FOR SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN
CONSENT
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADOPT A MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT ON FINANCIAL RISKS Shareholder Against For
OF RELIANCE ON COAL
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THE ST. JOE COMPANY
SECURITY 790148100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JOE MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US7901481009 AGENDA 933408987 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE R. BERKOWITZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES J. CRIST, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH M. DURDEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS A. FANNING Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. FERNANDEZ Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD S. FRANK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELORES M. KESLER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. MURPHY, JR. Management For For
02 APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, OUR Management Abstain
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES AS
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 SELECT, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 637215104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NPK MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US6372151042 AGENDA 933409270 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RANDY F. LIEBLE For For
2 JOSEPH G. STIENESSEN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
NATIONAL PRESTO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF NATIONAL PRESTO'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
SECURITY 983134107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WYNN MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US9831341071 AGENDA 933411580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 RUSSELL GOLDSMITH For For
2 ROBERT J. MILLER For For
3 KAZUO OKADA For For
4 ALLAN ZEMAN For For
2 TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
3 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
4 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
5 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR
2011
6 TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A Shareholder Against For
DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD; AND
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 911684108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL USM MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US9116841084 AGENDA 933425503 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. SAMUEL CROWLEY For For
02 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2011. Management For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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BEL FUSE INC.
SECURITY 077347201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BELFA MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US0773472016 AGENDA 933429272 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AVI EDEN For For
2 ROBERT H. SIMANDL For For
02 WITH RESPECT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO AUDIT BEL'S
BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2011.
03 WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
BASIS, OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF BEL'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
04 WITH RESPECT TO THE VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON Management Abstain Against
HOW OFTEN TO CONDUCT THE ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 WITH RESPECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE BEL FUSE INC. Management Against Against
2011 EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
TELEFONICA, S.A.
SECURITY 879382208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEF MEETING DATE 17-May-2011
ISIN US8793822086 AGENDA 933445757 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
ACCOUNTS) AND THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF
TELEFONICA, S.A AND OF ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF
COMPANIES, AS WELL AS OF THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION
OF THE PROFITS/LOSSES OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND THE
MANAGEMENT OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL WITH
RESPECT TO FISCAL YEAR 2010.
02 COMPENSATION OF SHAREHOLDERS: DISTRIBUTION OF Management For For
DIVIDENDS TO BE CHARGED TO UNRESTRICTED
RESERVES.
3A AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES Management For For
1, 6.2, 7, 14, 16.1, 17.4, 18.4, 31 BIS AND 36 OF THE BY-LAWS
FOR ADJUSTMENT THEREOF TO THE LATEST LEGISLATIVE
DEVELOPMENTS.
3B AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS: ADDITION OF A NEW Management For For
PARAGRAPH 5 TO ARTICLE 16 OF THE BY-LAWS.
3C AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS: ADDITION OF A NEW Management For For
ARTICLE 26 BIS TO THE BY-LAWS.
4A AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL Management For For
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES 5,
8.1, 11 AND 13.1 OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING FOR ADJUSTMENT TO THE
LATEST LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS.
4B AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL Management For For
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 14.1
OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
5A RE-ELECTION OF MR. ISIDRO FAINE CASAS. Management For For
5B RE-ELECTION OF MR. VITALINO MANUEL NAFRIA AZNAR. Management For For
5C RE-ELECTION OF MR. JULIO LINARES LOPEZ. Management For For
5D RE-ELECTION OF MR. DAVID ARCULUS. Management For For
5E RE-ELECTION OF MR. CARLOS COLOMER CASELLAS. Management For For
5F RE-ELECTION OF MR. PETER ERSKINE. Management For For
5G RE-ELECTION OF MR. ALFONSO FERRARI HERRERO. Management For For
5H RE-ELECTION OF MR. ANTONIO MASSANELL LAVILLA. Management For For
5I APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHANG XIAOBING. Management For For
06 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SECTION 297.1.B) OF THE
COMPANIES ACT, OVER A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF FIVE
YEARS, DELEGATING THE POWER TO EXCLUDE PRE-
EMPTIVE RIGHTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 506 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT.
07 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. Management For For
08 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BASED ON SHARES OF Management For For
TELEFONICA, S.A. APPROVAL OF A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN CONSISTING OF THE DELIVERY OF SHARES OF
TELEFONICA, S.A. AIMED AT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
TEAM OF THE TELEFONICA GROUP (INCLUDING EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS).
09 RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN OF TELEFONICA, S.A. APPROVAL Management For For
OF A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE RESTRICTED PLAN
CONSISTING OF THE DELIVERY OF SHARES OF
TELEFONICA, S.A. AIMED AT EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE
PERSONNEL AND LINKED TO THEIR CONTINUED
EMPLOYMENT IN THE TELEFONICA GROUP.
10 GLOBAL INCENTIVE SHARE PURCHASE PLAN OF Management For For
TELEFONICA, S.A. APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE SHARE
PURCHASE GLOBAL PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
TELEFONICA GROUP.
11 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRETS, Management For For
CORRECT AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
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CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 219023108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPO MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US2190231082 AGENDA 933404270 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD J. ALMEIDA For For
2 GREGORY B. KENNY For For
3 JAMES M. RINGLER For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, THE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
OF THE COMPANY'S "NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS."
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY ADVISORY VOTE, WHETHER TO HAVE Management Abstain Against
STOCKHOLDERS VOTE TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE,
THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S "NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS" EVERY YEAR, EVERY TWO YEARS
OR EVERY THREE YEARS.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IN RESPECT OF THE
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN 2011.
STATE STREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 857477103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STT MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US8574771031 AGENDA 933410108 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. BURNES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. COYM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. DE SAINT-AIGNAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. FAWCETT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. GRUBER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. HILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. HOOLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KAPLAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. LAMANTIA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SERGEL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SKATES Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. SUMME Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WEISSMAN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
03 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY PROPOSALS ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 TO APPROVE THE 2011 SENIOR EXECUTIVE ANNUAL Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2011
06 TO ACT ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
SECURITY 806407102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSIC MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US8064071025 AGENDA 933410639 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------ -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 STANLEY M BERGMAN For For
2 GERALD A BENJAMIN For For
3 JAMES P BRESLAWSKI For For
4 MARK E MLOTEK For For
5 STEVEN PALADINO For For
6 BARRY J ALPERIN For For
7 PAUL BRONS For For
8 DONALD J KABAT For For
9 PHILIP A LASKAWY For For
10 KARYN MASHIMA For For
11 NORMAN S MATTHEWS For For
12 BRADLEY T SHEARES, PHD For For
13 LOUIS W SULLIVAN, MD For For
2 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1994 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
3 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE 2010 Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4 PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
5 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO USA, LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
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SEALED AIR CORPORATION
SECURITY 81211K100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SEE MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US81211K1007 AGENDA 933410641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 ELECTION OF HANK BROWN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
02 ELECTION OF MICHAEL CHU AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
03 ELECTION OF LAWRENCE R. CODEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
04 ELECTION OF PATRICK DUFF AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
05 ELECTION OF T.J. DERMOT DUNPHY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
06 ELECTION OF WILLIAM V. HICKEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
07 ELECTION OF JACQUELINE B. KOSECOFF AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
08 ELECTION OF KENNETH P. MANNING AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
09 ELECTION OF WILLIAM J. MARINO AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
10 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
11 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
12 APPROVAL OF AMENDED 2005 CONTINGENT STOCK PLAN Management For For
OF SEALED AIR CORPORATION.
13 APPROVAL OF AMENDED SEALED AIR CORPORATION 2002 Management For For
STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
14 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.
SECURITY 811065101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNI MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US8110651010 AGENDA 933414396 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. GALLOWAY For For
2 DALE C. POND For For
3 RONALD W. TYSOE For For
NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 666807102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOC MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US6668071029 AGENDA 933435744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WESLEY G. BUSH Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE S. GORDON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MADELEINE KLEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL J. KRAPEK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2011 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 PROPOSAL TO VOTE ON THE PREFERRED FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADDITIONAL Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
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AMR CORPORATION
SECURITY 001765106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMR MEETING DATE 18-May-2011
ISIN US0017651060 AGENDA 933436708 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERARD J. ARPEY For For
2 JOHN W. BACHMANN For For
3 ARMANDO M. CODINA For For
4 ALBERTO IBARGUEN For For
5 ANN M. KOROLOGOS For For
6 MICHAEL A. MILES For For
7 PHILIP J. PURCELL For For
8 RAY M. ROBINSON For For
9 JUDITH RODIN For For
10 MATTHEW K. ROSE For For
11 ROGER T. STAUBACH For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
G4S PLC, CRAWLEY
SECURITY G39283109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN GB00B01FLG62 AGENDA 702937345 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 To receive the financial statements of the Company for the year Management For For
ended 31 December 2010 and the reports of the directors and
auditor thereon
2 To receive and approve the Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For
contained in the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2010
3 To confirm and declare dividends Management For For
4 To elect Clare Spottiswoode (member of the Remuneration Management For For
Committee) as a director
5 To elect Winnie Kin Wah Fok (member of the Audit Committee) as Management For For
a director
6 To re-elect Alf Duch-Pedersen (member of the Nomination Management For For
Committee) as a director
7 To re-elect Lord Condon (member of the Audit, Nomination and Management For For
Remuneration Committees) as a director
8 To re-elect Nick Buckles as a director Management For For
9 To re-elect Trevor Dighton as a director Management For For
10 To re-elect Grahame Gibson as a director Management For For
11 To re-elect Mark Elliott (member of the Nomination and Management For For
Remuneration Committees) as a director
12 To re-elect Bo Lerenius (member of the Audit and Remuneration Management For For
Committees) as a director
13 To re-elect Mark Seligman (member of the Audit and Management For For
Remuneration Committees) as a director
14 To re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as auditor of the Company from the Management For For
conclusion of this meeting until the conclusion of the next general
meeting at which accounts are laid before the shareholders, and
to authorise the directors to fix their remuneration
15 That the directors be and are hereby generally and unconditionally Management For For
authorised pursuant to and in accordance with section 551 of the
Companies Act 2006 ("the Act") to exercise all the powers of the
Company to allot shares in the Company or grant rights to
subscribe for, or convert any security into, shares in the Company:
(i) up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 117,550,000; and
(ii) comprising equity securities (as defined in section 560 of the
Act) up to a further aggregate nominal amount of
GBP117,550,000 provided that they are offered by way of a rights
issue to holders of ordinary shares on the register of members at
such record date(s) as the directors may determine where the
equity securities respectively attributable to the interests of the
ordinary shareholders are proportionate (as nearly as may be
practicable) to the respective numbers of ordinary shares held or
deemed to be held by them on any such record date(s), subject to
such exclusions or other arrangements as the directors may deem
necessary or expedient to deal with treasury shares, fractional
entitlements, record dates, shares represented by depositary
receipts, legal or practical problems arising under the laws of any
territory or the requirements of any relevant regulatory body or
stock exchange or any other matter; provided that this authority
shall expire on the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the
Company, save that the Company shall be entitled to make offers
or agreements before the expiry of such authority which would or
might require shares to be allotted after such expiry and the
directors shall be entitled to allot shares pursuant to any such offer
or agreement as if this authority had not expired; and all
unexercised authorities granted previously to the directors to allot
shares under section 551 of the Act shall cease to have effect at
the conclusion of this Annual General Meeting (save to the extent
that the same are exercisable pursuant to section 551(7) of the
Act by reason of any offer or agreement made prior to the date of
this resolution which would or might require shares to be allotted
or rights to be granted on or after that date)
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ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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16 That the directors be and are hereby empowered, pursuant to Management For For
section 570 of the Act, subject to the passing of Resolution 15
above, to allot equity securities (as defined in section 560 of the
Act) for cash pursuant to the authority conferred by Resolution 15
above as if section 561 of the Act did not apply to any such
allotment, provided that this power shall be limited to: (i) the
allotment of equity securities in connection with an offer or issue of
equity securities (but in the case of the authority granted under
paragraph (ii) of Resolution 15 above, by way of rights issue only)
to or in favour of the holders of shares on the register of members
at such record date(s) as the directors may determine where the
equity securities respectively attributable to the interests of the
shareholders are proportionate (as nearly as may be practicable)
to the respective numbers of shares held by them on any such
record date(s), but subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the directors may deem necessary or expedient
in relation to fractional entitlements, treasury shares, record dates,
shares represented by depositary receipts, legal or practical
problems arising under the laws of any territory or the
requirements of any relevant regulatory body or stock exchange or
any other matter; and (ii) the allotment (otherwise than pursuant to
sub-paragraph (i) above) of equity securities pursuant to the
authority granted under Resolution 15(i) above up to an maximum
nominal amount of GBP17,632,000; and shall expire on the expiry
of the general authority conferred by Resolution 15 above unless
previously renewed, varied or revoked by the Company in general
meeting, save that the Company shall be entitled to make offers or
agreements before the expiry of such power which would or might
require equity securities to be allotted, or treasury shares to be
sold, after such expiry and the directors shall be entitled to allot
equity securities or sell treasury shares pursuant to any such offer
or agreement as if the power conferred hereby had not expired. All
previous unutilised authorities under section 570 of the Act shall
cease to have effect at the conclusion of this Annual General
Meeting
17 That the Company be and is hereby generally and unconditionally Management For For
authorised for the purposes of section 701 of the Act, to make
market purchases (within the meaning of section 693(4) of the
Act) of ordinary shares of 25p each in the capital of the Company
on such terms and in such manner as the directors may from time
to time determine, provided that: (i) the maximum number of such
shares which may be purchased is 141,060,000 (ii) the minimum
price which may be paid for each such share is 25p (exclusive of
all expenses) (iii) the maximum price which may be paid for each
such share is an amount equal to 105% of the average of the
middle market quotations for an ordinary share in the Company as
derived from The London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for
the five business days immediately preceding the day on which
such share is contracted to be purchased (exclusive of expenses);
and (iv) this authority shall, unless previously revoked or varied,
expire at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting of the
Company to be held in 2012 (except in relation to the purchase of
such shares the contract for which was entered into before the
expiry of this authority and which might be executed wholly or
partly after such expiry)
18 That in accordance with sections 366 and 367 of the Act, the Management For For
Company and all companies which are subsidiaries of the
Company during the period when this Resolution 18 has effect be
and are hereby unconditionally authorised to: (i) make political
donations to political parties or independent election candidates
not exceeding GBP50,000 in total (ii) make political donations to
political organisations other than political parties not exceeding
GBP50,000 in total; and incur political expenditure not exceeding
GBP50,000 in total; (as such terms are defined in the Act) during
the period beginning with the date of the passing of this resolution
and ending on 18 November 2012 or, if sooner, at the conclusion
of the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held next
year provided that the authorised sum referred to in paragraphs
(i), (ii) and (iii) above may be comprised of one or more amounts
in different currencies which, for the purposes of calculating the
said sum, shall be converted into pounds sterling at the exchange
rate published in the London edition of the Financial Times on the
date on which the relevant donation is made or expenditure
incurred (or the first business day thereafter) or, if earlier, on the
day in which the Company enters into any contract or undertaking
in relation to the same
19 That, with immediate effect, the Company's Articles of Association Management For For
be amended by deleting the words "an annual sum of
GBP750,000" in Article 92(1) relating to the aggregate annual limit
on the fees payable to directors who do not hold executive office
and replacing them with the words "an annual sum of
GBP1,000,000"
20 That a general meeting of the Company, other than an Annual Management For For
General Meeting, may be called on not less than 14 clear days'
notice
DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP,INC.
SECURITY 26138E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPS MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US26138E1091 AGENDA 933393782 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE R. SANDERS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK L. STAHL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. YOUNG Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 RESOLVED, THAT THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED
PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE COMPENSATION
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, COMPENSATION TABLES AND
THE NARRATIVE DISCUSSION IS HEREBY APPROVED.
04 TO VOTE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS. STOCKHOLDERS MAY CHOOSE TO APPROVE
HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS EVERY YEAR, EVERY
TWO YEARS OR EVERY THREE YEARS OR STOCKHOLDERS
MAY ABSTAIN FROM VOTING.
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RAYONIER INC.
SECURITY 754907103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RYN MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US7549071030 AGENDA 933401298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. BOYNTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK E. GAUMOND Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. OSKIN Management For For
02 APPROVAL, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS
DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF FUTURE NON-BINDING VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION
OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY
05 APPROVAL OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ASKING THE Shareholder Against For
BOARD TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE
ITS CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
SECURITY 406216101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAL MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US4062161017 AGENDA 933402668 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.K. DICCIANI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.S. JUM'AH Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MALONE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED Management For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 PROPOSAL FOR ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL FOR ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
TIME WARNER CABLE INC
SECURITY 88732J207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWC MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US88732J2078 AGENDA 933403634 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLE BLACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. CASTRO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. CHANG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER R. HAJE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONNA A. JAMES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON LOGAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE H. PACE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD D. SHIRLEY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF THE TIME WARNER CABLE INC. 2011 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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INTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 458140100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INTC MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US4581401001 AGENDA 933403812 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR CURRENT YEAR
03 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE 2006 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE 2006 STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING Management Abstain
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
SECURITY 34354P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLS MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US34354P1057 AGENDA 933404129 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN R. FRIEDERY For For
2 JOE E. HARLAN For For
3 MICHAEL F. JOHNSTON For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF CONDUCTING Management Abstain Against
THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE EIGHTH OF THE Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION.
05 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE NINTH OF THE Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION.
06 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 571748102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MMC MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US5717481023 AGENDA 933406779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ZACHARY W. CARTER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN DUPERREAULT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OSCAR FANJUL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. EDWARD HANWAY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORD LANG OF MONKTON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. MILLS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE P. NOLOP Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC D. OKEN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORTON O. SCHAPIRO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADELE SIMMONS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD M. YATES Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF THE MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. Management For For
2011 INCENTIVE AND STOCK AWARD PLAN
04 APPROVAL, BY NONBINDING VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
05 RECOMMENDATION, BY NONBINDING VOTE, OF THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shareholder Against For
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 95709T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WR MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US95709T1007 AGENDA 933412784 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MOLLIE H. CARTER For For
2 JERRY B. FARLEY For For
3 ARTHUR B. KRAUSE For For
4 WILLIAM B. MOORE For For
02 TO PROVIDE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION
03 TO PROVIDE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR LONG TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN AND APPROVE THE
MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER
THE PLAN
05 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR RESTATED Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE OUR
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
06 TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 879433100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TDS MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US8794331004 AGENDA 933427444 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A. DAVIS For For
2 C.D. O'LEARY For For
3 G.L. SUGARMAN For For
4 H.S. WANDER For For
02 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2011. Management For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO RECAPITALIZE TDS' Shareholder Against For
OUTSTANDING STOCK.
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 879433860 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TDSS MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US8794338603 AGENDA 933427456 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A. DAVIS For For
2 C.D. O'LEARY For For
3 G.L. SUGARMAN For For
4 H.S. WANDER For For
DEAN FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 242370104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DF MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US2423701042 AGENDA 933427634 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN L. GREEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH S. HARDIN, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. MUSE Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
STOCKHOLDER VOTES ON OUR EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UPS. Shareholder Against For
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 853666105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SMP MEETING DATE 19-May-2011
ISIN US8536661056 AGENDA 933435756 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. GERRITY For For
2 PAMELA FORBES LIEBERMAN For For
3 ARTHUR S. SILLS For For
4 LAWRENCE I. SILLS For For
5 PETER J. SILLS For For
6 FREDERICK D. STURDIVANT For For
7 WILLIAM H. TURNER For For
8 RICHARD S. WARD For For
9 ROGER M. WIDMANN For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD MOTOR Management For For
PRODUCTS, INC. 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
04 APPROVAL OF NON-BINDING, ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Management Abstain Against
THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
05 APPROVAL OF NON-BINDING, ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Management Abstain Against
THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
AMGEN INC.
SECURITY 031162100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMGN MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US0311621009 AGENDA 933398489 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID BALTIMORE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANCOIS DE CARBONNEL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. REBECCA M. HENDERSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. GILBERT S. OMENN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JUDITH C. PELHAM Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADM. J. PAUL REASON, USN Management For For
(RETIRED)
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. RONALD D. SUGAR Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO SET THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES Management Abstain Against
APPROVING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EVERY ONE
YEAR, TWO YEARS OR THREE YEARS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY Shareholder Against For
WRITTEN CONSENT)
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 868168105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUP MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US8681681057 AGENDA 933400361 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS L. BORICK For For
2 STEVEN J. BORICK For For
3 FRANCISCO S. URANGA For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE CEO ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
PERFORMANCE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ON AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY BASIS.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO CHANGE Shareholder Against For
VOTING STANDARD FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
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NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 65339F101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEE MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US65339F1012 AGENDA 933401286 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHERRY S. BARRAT For For
2 ROBERT M. BEALL, II For For
3 J. HYATT BROWN For For
4 JAMES L. CAMAREN For For
5 KENNETH B. DUNN For For
6 J. BRIAN FERGUSON For For
7 LEWIS HAY, III For For
8 TONI JENNINGS For For
9 OLIVER D. KINGSLEY, JR. For For
10 RUDY E. SCHUPP For For
11 WILLIAM H. SWANSON For For
12 MICHAEL H. THAMAN For For
13 HANSEL E. TOOKES, II For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. 2011 LONG Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF Management Abstain Against
NEXTERA ENERGY'S COMPENSATION OF ITS NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
05 NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON WHETHER NEXTERA Management Abstain Against
ENERGY SHOULD HOLD A NON-BINDING SHAREHOLDER
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NEXTERA ENERGY'S
COMPENSATION OF ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
EVERY 1, 2 OR 3 YEARS.
TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US8873173038 AGENDA 933411124 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. BARR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED HASSAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL D. WACHTER Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REMOVE
ABSOLUTE MAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS IN THE FORM
ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT
AS ANNEX B.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY Shareholder Against For
WRITTEN CONSENT.
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 125896100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMS MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US1258961002 AGENDA 933416489 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERRIBEL S. AYRES For For
2 JON E. BARFIELD For For
3 STEPHEN E. EWING For For
4 RICHARD M. GABRYS For For
5 DAVID W. JOOS For For
6 PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR. For For
7 MICHAEL T. MONAHAN For For
8 JOHN G. RUSSELL For For
9 KENNETH L. WAY For For
10 JOHN B. YASINSKY For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF A SHAREHOLDER Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP).
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - FINANCIAL RISKS OF Shareholder Against For
RELIANCE ON COAL.
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The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 107
MACY'S INC.
SECURITY 55616P104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL M MEETING DATE 20-May-2011
ISIN US55616P1049 AGENDA 933416984 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH For For
2 DEIRDRE P. CONNELLY For For
3 MEYER FELDBERG For For
4 SARA LEVINSON For For
5 TERRY J. LUNDGREN For For
6 JOSEPH NEUBAUER For For
7 JOSEPH A. PICHLER For For
8 JOYCE M. ROCHE For For
9 CRAIG E. WEATHERUP For For
10 MARNA C. WHITTINGTON For For
02 THE PROPOSED RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
KPMG LLP AS MACY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 28, 2012.
03 THE PROPOSED APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
SECURITY 91324P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UNH MEETING DATE 23-May-2011
ISIN US91324P1021 AGENDA 933414295 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODGER A. LAWSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH I. SHINE, M.D. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
02 APPROVAL, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OF Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 RECOMMENDATION, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
OF THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING A SAY-ON-PAY VOTE.
04 APPROVAL OF THE UNITEDHEALTH GROUP 2011 INCENTIVE Management For For
STOCK PLAN.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Management For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE THEREUNDER.
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
SECURITY 25271C102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DO MEETING DATE 23-May-2011
ISIN US25271C1027 AGENDA 933414447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. TISCH Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. BOLTON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. FABRIKANT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. GAFFNEY II Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD GREBOW Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT C. HOFMANN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW H. TISCH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND S. TROUBH Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
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The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 108
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M708 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL LSTZA MEETING DATE 23-May-2011
ISIN US53071M7083 AGENDA 933436455 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 A PROPOSAL TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING Management For For
SHARES OF SERIES A LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK
AND SERIES B LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK FOR ALL
OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF LIBERTY SPLITCO, INC.
STARZ TRACKING STOCK.
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M302 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL LCAPA MEETING DATE 23-May-2011
ISIN US53071M3025 AGENDA 933436467 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 A PROPOSAL TO REDEEM ALL OF THE OUTSTANDING Management For For
SHARES OF SERIES A LIBERTY CAPITAL COMMON STOCK
AND SERIES B LIBERTY CAPITAL COMMON STOCK FOR ALL
OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF LIBERTY SPLITCO, INC.
CAPITAL TRACKING STOCK.
KRAFT FOODS INC.
SECURITY 50075N104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KFT MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US50075N1046 AGENDA 933395255 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AJAYPAL S. BANGA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MYRA M. HART Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER B. HENRY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK D. KETCHUM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRENE B. ROSENFELD Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.F. VAN BOXMEER Management For For
2 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
3 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTE.
4 APPROVAL OF THE KRAFT FOODS INC. AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2006 STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-
EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
5 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 723456109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNK MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US7234561097 AGENDA 933402226 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN C. COMER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN V. GIOVENCO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. GOEGLEIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE A. LESLIE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. MARTINEAU Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN P. REITNOUER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANFILIPPO Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 EQUITY AND Management Against Against
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN TO PERMIT A ONE-TIME
VALUE-FOR-VALUE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
04 ADVISORY RESOLUTION REGARDING COMPENSATION OF Management Abstain Against
THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
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The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. 109
ROVI CORPORATION
SECURITY 779376102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROVI MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US7793761021 AGENDA 933409319 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALFRED J. AMOROSO For For
2 ALAN L. EARHART For For
3 ANDREW K. LUDWICK For For
4 JAMES E. MEYER For For
5 JAMES P. O'SHAUGHNESSY For For
6 RUTHANN QUINDLEN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 EQUITY Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2011.
04 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
05 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP
SECURITY 34958B106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FIG MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US34958B1061 AGENDA 933411249 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. BARRY For For
2 RICHARD N. HAASS For For
3 RANDAL A. NARDONE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PAID DURING THE PAST Management Abstain Against
THREE YEARS TO THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC.
04 TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC SHOULD TAKE PLACE
EVERY THREE YEARS, TWO YEARS OR ONE YEAR.
MERCK & CO., INC.
SECURITY 58933Y105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRK MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US58933Y1055 AGENDA 933416744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. FRAZIER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON. JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
1R ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE VOTES Management Abstain Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP INC.
SECURITY 46113M108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IILG MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US46113M1080 AGENDA 933417859 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CRAIG M. NASH For For
2 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
3 DAVID FLOWERS For For
4 GARY S. HOWARD For For
5 LEWIS J. KORMAN For For
6 THOMAS J. KUHN For For
7 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
8 THOMAS P. MURPHY, JR. For For
9 AVY H. STEIN For For
02 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 TO CONDUCT A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
LIN TV CORP.
SECURITY 532774106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TVL MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US5327741063 AGENDA 933433980 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER S. BRODSKY For For
2 DOUGLAS W. MCCORMICK For For
3 MICHAEL A. PAUSIC For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF LIN TV CORP.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Against Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management 1 Year Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY OUR BOARD Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 12686C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVC MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN US12686C1099 AGENDA 933435542 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ZACHARY W. CARTER For For
2 THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER For For
3 JOHN R. RYAN For For
4 VINCENT TESE For For
5 LEONARD TOW For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION 2011 Management For For
CASH INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SECURITY M22465104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHKP MEETING DATE 24-May-2011
ISIN IL0010824113 AGENDA 933435592 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GIL SHWED For For
2 MARIUS NACHT For For
3 JERRY UNGERMAN For For
4 DAN PROPPER For For
5 DAVID RUBNER For For
6 DR. TAL SHAVIT For For
02 RE-ELECTION OF TWO OUTSIDE DIRECTORS: IRWIN Management For For
FEDERMAN AND RAY ROTHROCK.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF Management For For
KOST, FORER, GABBAY & KASIERER, A MEMBER OF ERNST
& YOUNG GLOBAL, AS CHECK POINT'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
04 TO AMEND THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR CHECK POINT'S Management For For
DIRECTORS.
05 TO APPROVE COMPENSATION TO CHECK POINT'S CHIEF Management For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO IS ALSO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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TELEVISION BROADCASTS LTD
SECURITY Y85830100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 25-May-2011
ISIN HK0511001957 AGENDA 702968162 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPANY NOTICE IS AVAILABLE Non-Voting
BY CLICKING ON THE URL LINK:-
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/20110418/LTN2
0110418477.pdf
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST'-ONLY FOR ALL
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1 To receive the Audited Financial Statements and the Report of the Management For For
Directorsand the Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended
31 December 2010
2 To declare a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2010 Management For For
3i To elect Dr. Charles Chan Kwok Keung as a Director Management For For
3ii To elect Madam Cher Wang Hsiueh Hong as a Director Management For For
3iii To elect Mr. Jonathan Milton Nelson as a Director Management For For
4i To re-elect Dr. Chow Yei Ching as a retiring Director Management For For
4ii To re-elect Mr. Kevin Lo Chung Ping as a retiring Director Management For For
4iii To re-elect Mr. Chien Lee as a retiring Director Management For For
4iv To re-elect Mr. Gordon Siu Kwing Chue as a retiring Director Management For For
5 To approve an increase in Director's fee Management For For
6 To re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditor of the Management For For
Company and authorise Directors to fix their remuneration
7 To give a general mandate to Directors to issue additional shares Management For For
8 To give a general mandate to Directors to repurchase issued Management For For
shares
9 To extend the authority given to the Directors under Resolution 7 Management For For
to shares repurchased under the authority under Resolution 8
10 To extend the book close period from 30 days to 60 days Management For For
CMMT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE AND A-DDITIONAL COMMENT. IF
YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO
NOT RETUR-N THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK-YOU.
CMMT TELEVISION BROADCASTS LIMITED ANNUAL GENERAL Non-Voting
MEETING (AGM) TO BE HELD ON 25 MA-Y 2011 IN ORDER TO
GIVE EFFECT TO PROVISIONS OF BROADCASTING
ORDINANCE OF HONG-KONG REGARDING THE VOTING
SHARES CONTROL FOR TVB'S GENERAL MEETINGS, A
DECLAR-ATION FORM WILL BE SENT TO THE CONCERNED
SHAREHOLDERS ON 4 MAY 11. PLEASE NOTE-THAT IF THE
DULY COMPLETED DECLARATION FORM IS NOT RETURNED
TO TVB ON OR BEFO-RE 13 MAY 11(BP2S DEADLINE
10:00AM 12 MAY 11), THE VOTES THAT THE SHARES TO WH-
ICH THE DECLARATION FORM RELATE WILL NOT BE
COUNTED ON ANY POLL AT THE ABOVE A-GM
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 30231G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XOM MEETING DATE 25-May-2011
ISIN US30231G1022 AGENDA 933416908 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.J. BOSKIN For For
2 P. BRABECK-LETMATHE For For
3 L.R. FAULKNER For For
4 J.S. FISHMAN For For
5 K.C. FRAZIER For For
6 W.W. GEORGE For For
7 M.C. NELSON For For
8 S.J. PALMISANO For For
9 S.S REINEMUND For For
10 R.W. TILLERSON For For
11 E.E. WHITACRE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 55) Management For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 56) Management Abstain Against
04 FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION (PAGE 57)
05 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN (PAGE 58) Shareholder Against For
06 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PAGE 59) Shareholder Against For
07 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shareholder Against For
08 POLICY ON WATER (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
09 REPORT ON CANADIAN OIL SANDS (PAGE 64) Shareholder Against For
10 REPORT ON NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
11 REPORT ON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (PAGE 67) Shareholder Against For
12 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 68) Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 112
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
SECURITY 00184X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AOL MEETING DATE 25-May-2011
ISIN US00184X1054 AGENDA 933419106 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIM ARMSTRONG Management For For
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD DALZELL Management For For
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN DYKSTRA Management For For
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERTO IBARGUEN Management For For
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN LYNE Management For For
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA MITCHELL Management For For
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDRIC REYNOLDS Management For For
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES STENGEL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 343498101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLO MEETING DATE 25-May-2011
ISIN US3434981011 AGENDA 933419930 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BENJAMIN H. GRISWOLD IV For For
2 JACKIE M. WARD For For
3 C. MARTIN WOOD III For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, THE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVES, AS DISCLOSED
IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO VOTE FOR THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE Management Abstain Against
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FLOWERS
FOODS, INC. FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
AMPHENOL CORPORATION
SECURITY 032095101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APH MEETING DATE 25-May-2011
ISIN US0320951017 AGENDA 933439627 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- -------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD P. BADIE For For
2 R. ADAM NORWITT For For
3 DEAN H. SECORD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
03 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
XEROX CORPORATION
SECURITY 984121103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XRX MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US9841211033 AGENDA 933414548 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- -------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. KEEGAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MCDONALD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN N. REESE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2011.
03 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE 2010 Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 SELECTION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF A SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 113
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 42805T105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HTZ MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US42805T1051 AGENDA 933415564 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. DURHAM For For
2 MARK P. FRISSORA For For
3 DAVID H. WASSERMAN For For
4 HENRY C. WOLF For For
02 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
PAID TO THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED
IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND
RELATED TABULAR AND NARRATIVE DISCLOSURES (ALSO
KNOWN AS A "SAY ON PAY" VOTE).
03 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON WHETHER THE SAY ON PAY VOTE Management Abstain Against
SHOULD BE HELD EVERY ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2011.
EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 283677854 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EE MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US2836778546 AGENDA 933416566 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CATHERINE A. ALLEN For For
2 KENNETH R. HEITZ For For
3 MICHAEL K. PARKS For For
4 ERIC B. SIEGEL For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
CBS CORPORATION
SECURITY 124857103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBSA MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US1248571036 AGENDA 933419500 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID R. ANDELMAN For For
2 JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. For For
3 WILLIAM S. COHEN For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN For For
5 CHARLES K. GIFFORD For For
6 LEONARD GOLDBERG For For
7 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
8 LINDA M. GRIEGO For For
9 ARNOLD KOPELSON For For
10 LESLIE MOONVES For For
11 DOUG MORRIS For For
12 SHARI REDSTONE For For
13 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
14 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS, AS DISCLOSED IN THE 2011 PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 APPROVAL OF ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 114
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BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB, INC.
SECURITY 05548J106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BJ MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US05548J1060 AGENDA 933419877 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL DANOS PH.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA J. SEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. SHEEHAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 28, 2012.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) RESOLUTION Management Abstain Against
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 CONSIDERATION OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING BIRD WELFARE.
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY 384313102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTI MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US3843131026 AGENDA 933429690 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RANDY W. CARSON For For
2 MARY B. CRANSTON For For
3 HAROLD E. LAYMAN For For
4 FERRELL P. MCCLEAN For For
5 NATHAN MILIKOWSKY For For
6 MICHAEL C. NAHL For For
7 STEVEN R. SHAWLEY For For
8 CRAIG S. SHULAR For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, OUR Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, Management Abstain Against
HOW FREQUENTLY WE WILL HAVE FUTURE ADVISORY
VOTES ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - EVERY ONE,
TWO OR THREE YEARS.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS CORP.
SECURITY 700666100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PKOH MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US7006661000 AGENDA 933434069 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN R. GREENE For For
2 A. MALACHI MIXON III For For
3 DAN T. MOORE III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF THE PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS CORP. ANNUAL Management For For
CASH BONUS PLAN.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION.
INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 460690100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IPG MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN US4606901001 AGENDA 933436835 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REGINALD K. BRACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOCELYN CARTER-MILLER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL M. CONSIDINE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY J. STEELE GUILFOILE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN GREENIAUS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. KERR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL I. ROTH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. THOMAS Management For For
02 CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO RECOMMEND THE FREQUENCY OF AN Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 115
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SECURITY D18190898 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DB MEETING DATE 26-May-2011
ISIN DE0005140008 AGENDA 933449375 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
02 APPROPRIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2010 FINANCIAL YEAR
04 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2010 FINANCIAL YEAR
05 ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR THE 2011 FINANCIAL Management For For
YEAR, INTERIM ACCOUNTS
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES AND FOR Management For For
THEIR USE WITH THE POSSIBLE EXCLUSION OF PRE-
EMPTIVE RIGHTS
07 AUTHORIZATION TO USE DERIVATIVES WITHIN Management For For
FRAMEWORK OF PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
08 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PARTICIPATORY NOTES WITH Management For For
WARRANTS AND/OR CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATORY
NOTES, BONDS WITH WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE
BONDS (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXCLUDING PRE-
EMPTIVE RIGHTS), CREATION OF CONDITIONAL CAPITAL
AND AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
09 NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IN AN AMOUNT OF 230.4 Management For For
MILLION EURO, POSSIBILITY TO EXCLUDE SHAREHOLDERS'
PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS.
10 NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL OF 230.4 MILLION EURO, Management For For
POSSIBILITY TO EXCLUDE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS FOR
CAPITAL INCREASE IN KIND
11 NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, AMOUNT OF 691.2 MILLION Management For For
EURO WITHOUT EXCLUSION OF PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS,
EXCEPT FOR FRACTIONAL AMOUNTS.
12 ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Management For For
13 APPROVAL OF CONCLUSION OF PARTIAL PROFIT Management For For
TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEUTSCHE BANK AG
AND DEUTSCHE BANK FINANCIAL LLC
CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 210371100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEG MEETING DATE 27-May-2011
ISIN US2103711006 AGENDA 933414550 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: YVES C. DE BALMANN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN C. BERZIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. CURTISS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREEMAN A. HRABOWSKI, III Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY LAMPTON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. LAWLESS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAYO A. SHATTUCK III Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. SKOLDS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTE ON Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 117
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ACCOR SA, COURCOURONNES
SECURITY F00189120 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 30-May-2011
ISIN FR0000120404 AGENDA 703070805 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O.1 Approval of the corporate financial statements for the financial Management For For
year 2010
O.2 Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the financial Management For For
year 2010
O.3 Allocation of income and distribution of the dividend Management For For
O.4 Renewal of Mrs. Virginie Morgon's term as Board member Management For For
O.5 Renewal of Mr. Sebastien Bazin's term as Board member Management For For
O.6 Renewal of Mr. Denis Hennequin's term as Board member Management For For
O.7 Renewal of Mr. Franck Riboud's term as Board member Management For For
O.8 Ratification of the cooptation of Mrs. Mercedes Erra as Board Management For For
member
O.9 Setting attendance allowances Management For For
O.10 Approval of a regulated Agreement: agency agreement entered Management For For
into between the Company, Groupe Lucien Barriere and a banking
syndicate
O.11 Approval of a regulated Agreement: addendum to the employment Management For For
contract of Mr. Yann Caillere following his appointment as
Managing Director
O.12 Approval of a regulated Agreement: terms and agreements Management For For
concerning the termination of the employment contract of Mr.
Gilles Pelisson and revocation of his mandate as CEO
O.13 Approval of a regulated Agreement: commitments benefiting Mr. Management For For
Denis Hennequin following his appointment as CEO
O.14 Authorization to the Board of Directors to trade the Company's Management For For
shares
E.15 Authorization to the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital Management For For
by cancellation of shares
E.16 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out Management For For
capital increases by issuing shares or securities providing access
to share capital, while maintaining preferential subscription rights
E.17 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out Management For For
capital increases by issuing shares or securities providing access
to share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights
by way of a public offer
E.18 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out Management For For
capital increases by issuing shares or securities providing access
to share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights
by way of reserved offer
E.19 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to increase the Management For For
number of issuable securities in case of share capital increase
with or without preferential subscription rights
E.20 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out Management For For
capital increases by issuing shares or securities, in consideration
for in-kind contributions granted to the Company
E.21 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
capital by incorporation of reserves, profits, premiums or other
amounts
E.22 Limitation of the overall amount of capital increases that may be Management For For
completed pursuant to the previous delegations
E.23 Delegation of authority to the Board of Directors to carry out the Management For For
issuance of shares or securities providing access to the share
capital in favor of employees participating in a Company Savings
Plan
E.24 Authorization to the Board of Directors to carry out the issuance of Management For For
plans of options to subscribe for or purchase shares in favor of
employees and corporate officers
E.25 Authorization to the Board of Directors to carry out free allocations Management For For
of shares to employees and corporate officers
E.26 Powers to accomplish all necessary formalities Management For For
E.27 Transfer of the Company's registered office and corresponding Management For For
amendment to Article 4 of the Articles of Association
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 163072101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAKE MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2011
ISIN US1630721017 AGENDA 933423410 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID OVERTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN J. BERNSTEIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER L. CAPPELLO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS L. GREGORY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEROME I. KRANSDORF Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. PITTAWAY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT SIMON Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2010 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011, ENDING JANUARY 3, 2012.
04 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 118
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GRAY TELEVISION INC
SECURITY 389375106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTN MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2011
ISIN US3893751061 AGENDA 933431443 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. BOGER For For
2 RAY M. DEAVER For For
3 T.L. ELDER For For
4 HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III For For
6 ZELL B. MILLER For For
7 HOWELL W. NEWTON For For
8 HUGH E. NORTON For For
9 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
10 HARRIETT J. ROBINSON For For
11 J. MACK ROBINSON For For
02 TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
03 TO RECOMMEND, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Management 3 Years For
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MCGLADREY & PULLEN, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2011.
TENARIS, S.A.
SECURITY 88031M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TS MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2011
ISIN US88031M1099 AGENDA 933446189 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD'S MANAGEMENT REPORT Management For For
& CERTIFICATIONS AND THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS'
REPORTS ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010,
2009 AND 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT Management For For
DECEMBER 31, 2010
04 ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND Management For For
PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
05 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THE Management For For
EXERCISE OF THEIR MANDATE DURING THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2010
06 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
07 COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
08 APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE Management For For
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011, AND APPROVAL
OF THEIR FEES
09 AUTHORIZATION TO BOARD TO CAUSE THE DISTRIBUTION Management For For
OF ALL SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING ITS
SHAREHOLDER MEETING, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
E1 ADAPTATION OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO Management For For
ABOLISHMENT OF LAW OF JULY 31, 1929, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN PROXY STATEMENT
E2 CHANGE OF THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Management For For
SO THAT IT BE HELD ON FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MAY OF
EACH YEAR AT 11:00 A.M., AND CONSEQUENTIAL
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 15 OF ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 119
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
TENARIS, S.A.
SECURITY 88031M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TS MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2011
ISIN US88031M1099 AGENDA 933465709 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- --------- ---- ------------
01 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD'S MANAGEMENT REPORT Management For For
& CERTIFICATIONS AND THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS'
REPORTS ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010,
2009 AND 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT Management For For
DECEMBER 31, 2010
04 ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND Management For For
PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
05 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THE Management For For
EXERCISE OF THEIR MANDATE DURING THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2010
06 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
07 COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
08 APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE Management For For
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011, AND APPROVAL
OF THEIR FEES
09 AUTHORIZATION TO BOARD TO CAUSE THE DISTRIBUTION Management For For
OF ALL SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING ITS
SHAREHOLDER MEETING, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
E1 ADAPTATION OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO Management For
ABOLISHMENT OF LAW OF JULY 31, 1929, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN PROXY STATEMENT
E2 CHANGE OF THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Management For
SO THAT IT BE HELD ON FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MAY OF
EACH YEAR AT 11:00 A.M., AND CONSEQUENTIAL
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 15 OF ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
SECURITY 09062X103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BIIB MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2011
ISIN US09062X1037 AGENDA 933413394 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ --------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE D. DORSA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STELIOS PAPADOPOULOS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. SCANGOS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN SCHENK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER J. DENNER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY L. LEAMING Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. MULLIGAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. PANGIA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN S. POSNER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC K. ROWINSKY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN A. SHERWIN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. YOUNG Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS BIOGEN IDEC'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
04 SAY WHEN ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO BIOGEN IDEC'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION ELIMINATING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
SECURITY G47791101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IR MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2011
ISIN IE00B6330302 AGENDA 933429171 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ --------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. BERZIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. BRUTON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. COHON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.D. FORSEE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.C. GODSOE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HAGENLOCKER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.J. HORNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.W. LAMACH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.E. MARTIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SWIFT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.L. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF A NEW SENIOR EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE Management For For
PLAN.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
05 APPROVAL OF AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY AND/OR Management For For
ANY SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET
PURCHASES OF COMPANY SHARES.
06 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE TO SET THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 120
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
SECURITY 931142103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMT MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2011
ISIN US9311421039 AGENDA 933425236 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- --------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL T. DUKE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN S REINEMUND Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
07 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
08 REQUIRE SUPPLIER(S) TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL Shareholder Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
09 CLIMATE CHANGE RISK DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
SANDISK CORPORATION
SECURITY 80004C101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNDK MEETING DATE 07-Jun-2011
ISIN US80004C1018 AGENDA 933433738 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL MARKS For For
2 KEVIN DENUCCIO For For
3 IRWIN FEDERMAN For For
4 STEVEN J. GOMO For For
5 EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN For For
6 DR. CHENMING HU For For
7 CATHERINE P. LEGO For For
8 SANJAY MEHROTRA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 1, 2012.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE SANDISK Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE SANDISK Management For For
CORPORATION 2005 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS.
05 TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON NAMED Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
06 TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
SECURITY 37045V100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GM MEETING DATE 07-Jun-2011
ISIN US37045V1008 AGENDA 933434437 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL F. AKERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID BONDERMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERROLL B. DAVIS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. GIRSKY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. KREBS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP A. LASKAWY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN V. MARINELLO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL M. STEPHENSON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA A. TELLES Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS GM'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 121
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
SECURITY 611742107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MWW MEETING DATE 07-Jun-2011
ISIN US6117421072 AGENDA 933436671 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SALVATORE IANNUZZI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN GAULDING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA P. MCCAGUE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY F. RAYPORT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO TUNIOLI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY T. YATES Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO USA, LLP AS Management For For
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONSTER Management Against Against
WORLDWIDE, INC. 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION.
05 FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
SECURITY 57636Q104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MA MEETING DATE 07-Jun-2011
ISIN US57636Q1040 AGENDA 933452396 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC OLIVIE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RIMA QURESHI Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK SCHWARTZ Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKSON P. TAI Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF HOLDING FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR 2011
CATERPILLAR INC.
SECURITY 149123101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAT MEETING DATE 08-Jun-2011
ISIN US1491231015 AGENDA 933433740 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID L. CALHOUN For For
2 DANIEL M. DICKINSON For For
3 EUGENE V. FIFE For For
4 JUAN GALLARDO For For
5 DAVID R. GOODE For For
6 JESSE J. GREENE, JR. For For
7 PETER A. MAGOWAN For For
8 DENNIS A. MUILENBURG For For
9 DOUGLAS R. OBERHELMAN For For
10 WILLIAM A. OSBORN For For
11 CHARLES D. POWELL For For
12 EDWARD B. RUST, JR. For For
13 SUSAN C. SCHWAB For For
14 JOSHUA I. SMITH For For
15 MILES D. WHITE For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED CATERPILLAR INC. Management For For
EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION VOTES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSES.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN Shareholder Against For
SIGNIFICANT STOCK.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DIRECTOR ELECTION Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REVIEW GLOBAL CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
STANDARDS.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DEATH BENEFITS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 122
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 25179M103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DVN MEETING DATE 08-Jun-2011
ISIN US25179M1036 AGENDA 933435491 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- -------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT H. HENRY For For
2 JOHN A. HILL For For
3 MICHAEL M. KANOVSKY For For
4 ROBERT A. MOSBACHER, JR For For
5 J. LARRY NICHOLS For For
6 DUANE C. RADTKE For For
7 MARY P. RICCIARDELLO For For
8 JOHN RICHELS For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF AN ADVISORY Management Abstain Against
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS.
05 AMEND AND RESTATE THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND
OUTDATED PROVISIONS.
06 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2011.
07 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. Shareholder Against For
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD.
SECURITY G67743107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OEH MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2011
ISIN BMG677431071 AGENDA 933435996 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ----- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HARSHA V. AGADI For For
2 JOHN D. CAMPBELL For For
3 MITCHELL C. HOCHBERG For For
4 PRUDENCE M. LEITH For For
5 J. ROBERT LOVEJOY For For
6 PHILIP R. MENGEL For For
7 GEORG R. RAFAEL For For
8 PAUL M. WHITE For For
02 APPROVAL OF INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CLASS A Management For For
COMMON SHARES WHICH THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE FROM 120,000,000 SHARES TO 240,000,000
SHARES.
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO FIX
ACCOUNTING FIRM'S REMUNERATION.
COLDWATER CREEK INC.
SECURITY 193068103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CWTR MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2011
ISIN US1930681036 AGENDA 933436140 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- -------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CURT HECKER For For
2 MICHAEL J. POTTER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 28, 2012
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK Management For For
OPTION/ISSUANCE PLAN
04 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) APPROVAL OF THE SAY-ON-PAY Management Abstain Against
05 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
SAY-ON-PAY APPROVAL
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 123
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
SECURITY 517834107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LVS MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2011
ISIN US5178341070 AGENDA 933441420 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES D. FORMAN For For
2 GEORGE P. KOO For For
3 IRWIN A. SIEGEL For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ADVISORY (NON- Management Abstain Against
BINDING) PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AN ADVISORY (NON- Management Abstain Against
BINDING) PROPOSAL ON HOW FREQUENTLY
STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD VOTE TO APPROVE
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
JARDEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 471109108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JAH MEETING DATE 13-Jun-2011
ISIN US4711091086 AGENDA 933436861 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM J. GRANT For For
2 RICHARD J. HECKMANN For For
3 IRWIN D. SIMON For For
2 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS
AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 150,000,000 TO
300,000,000 SHARES.
3 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS
AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FROM NINE TO TEN.
4 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANYS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
5 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
6 AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
SECURITY 552953101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MGM MEETING DATE 14-Jun-2011
ISIN US5529531015 AGENDA 933443676 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ---------------------------------------------- ---------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT H. BALDWIN For For
2 WILLIAM A. BIBLE For For
3 BURTON M. COHEN For For
4 WILLIE D. DAVIS For For
5 ALEXIS M. HERMAN For For
6 ROLAND HERNANDEZ For For
7 ANTHONY MANDEKIC For For
8 ROSE MCKINNEY-JAMES For For
9 JAMES J. MURREN For For
10 DANIEL J. TAYLOR For For
11 MELVIN B. WOLZINGER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF THE STOCKHOLDER Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK TO 1,000,000,000.
06 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE PLAN FOR
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL IF PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL Shareholder Against For
MEETING.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 124
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
AGL RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 001204106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AGL MEETING DATE 14-Jun-2011
ISIN US0012041069 AGENDA 933450657 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- --------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---- ------------
01 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF AGL Management For For
RESOURCES INC. COMMON STOCK AS CONTEMPLATED BY
THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF
DECEMBER 6, 2010, AMONG AGL RESOURCES INC., APOLLO
ACQUISITION CORP., OTTAWA ACQUISITION LLC AND
NICOR INC.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO AGL RESOURCES INC.'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS THAT MAY
SERVE ON AGL RESOURCES INC.'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM 15 TO 16 DIRECTORS
03 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING IF NECESSARY TO Management For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IN THE
EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF
SHARES AND/OR THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 15-Jun-2011
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933435720 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- ------------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD C. ADKERSON For For
2 ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. For For
3 ROBERT A. DAY For For
4 GERALD J. FORD For For
5 H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. For For
6 CHARLES C. KRULAK For For
7 BOBBY LEE LACKEY For For
8 JON C. MADONNA For For
9 DUSTAN E. MCCOY For For
10 JAMES R. MOFFETT For For
11 B.M. RANKIN, JR. For For
12 STEPHEN H. SIEGELE For For
2 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE Management Abstain Against
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
3 APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE FREQUENCY Management Abstain Against
OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
5 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE
RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
SECURITY 44919P508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IACI MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2011
ISIN US44919P5089 AGENDA 933445795 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- ------------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
2 EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. For For
3 BARRY DILLER For For
4 MICHAEL D. EISNER For For
5 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
6 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
7 BRYAN LOURD For For
8 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
9 DAVID ROSENBLATT For For
10 ALAN G. SPOON For For
11 A. VON FURSTENBERG For For
12 RICHARD F. ZANNINO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS IAC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON Management Abstain Against
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 TO CONDUCT A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE Management Abstain Against
FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 125
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NTT DOCOMO,INC.
SECURITY J59399105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3165650007 AGENDA 703101864 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines Management For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.4 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
SECURITY 05964H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STD MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2011
ISIN US05964H1059 AGENDA 933465797 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
02 PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
3A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
3B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
3C PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
3D PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
04 PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
5A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
5B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
5C PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
6A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
6B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
6C PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
07 PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
8A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
8B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
9A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
9B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
10A PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
10B PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
10C PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
10D PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
11 PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
12 PLEASE REFER TO THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT FOR THE Management For For
FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
SECURITY J94303104 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 21-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3126130008 AGENDA 703148014 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines, President to Convene Management For For
and Chair a Shareholders Meeting
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3 Approve Capital Reduction Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 126
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC.
SECURITY 530555101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LBTYA MEETING DATE 21-Jun-2011
ISIN US5305551013 AGENDA 933446709 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL T. FRIES For For
2 PAUL A. GOULD For For
3 JOHN C. MALONE For For
4 LARRY E. ROMRELL For For
02 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF THE Management Abstain Against
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ON THE FREQUENCY OF Management Abstain Against
HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF
THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
BEST BUY CO., INC.
SECURITY 086516101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BBY MEETING DATE 21-Jun-2011
ISIN US0865161014 AGENDA 933469252 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD JAMES For For
2 SANJAY KHOSLA For For
3 GEORGE L. MIKAN III For For
4 MATTHEW H. PAULL For For
5 RICHARD M. SCHULZE For For
6 HATIM A. TYABJI For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH
3, 2012.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS TO REMOVE THE
MAXIMUM FOR THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SERVING ON
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF
DIRECTORS SERVING FROM TIME TO TIME.
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO OUR 2004 OMNIBUS Management Against Against
STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED.
05 APPROVAL OF OUR EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF SHAREHOLDER Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
08 VOTE ON THE NON-BINDING SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING DECLASSIFICATION OF OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J95468120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3931600005 AGENDA 703133760 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Amend Articles to: Reduce Board Size to 15, Adopt Reduction of Management For For
Liability System for All Directors and All Auditors
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 127
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TIM PARTICIPACOES SA
SECURITY 88706P106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TSU MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2011
ISIN US88706P1066 AGENDA 933480244 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 BY VIRTUE OF THE COMPANY'S MIGRATION TO THE Management For For
SPECIAL LISTING SEGMENT 'NOVO MERCADO' OF
BM&FBOVESPA - BOLSA DE VALORES, MERCADORIAS E
FUTUROS S.A., RATIFY THE RESOLUTION THAT APPROVES
THE CONVERSION OF ALL PREFERRED SHARES INTO
COMMON SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE
CONVERSION RATIO OF 0.8406 COMMON SHARES NEWLY
ISSUED BY THE COMPANY FOR EACH PREFERRED SHARE.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATION S A
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2011
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 703131526 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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CMMT PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE AN-A REPETITIVE
MEETING ON 05 JUL 2011 AT 16:30. IF NO SUCH QUORUM IS
NOT-ACHIEVED AGAIN THE B REPEATED GENERAL
MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 20-JUL 2011, AT
16:30. ALSO, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE
CARRIED OVER-TO THE SECOND CALL. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THIS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED-AND
YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THE REPETITIVE
MEETING. THANK YOU
1. Submission for approval of the annual financial statements of OTE Management For For
S.A. both separate and consolidated of the fiscal year 2010 with
the relevant board of directors and certified auditors reports, and
approval of profit distribution
2. Exoneration of the members of the board of directors and the Management For For
certified auditors of all liability, for the fiscal year 2010, pursuant to
Article 35 of C.L.2190.1920
3. Appointment of chartered auditors for the ordinary audit of the Management For For
financial statements of OTE S.A. both separate and consolidated,
in accordance with the international financial reporting standards,
for the fiscal year 2011 and determination of their fees
4. Approval of the remuneration and expenses paid to the members Management For For
of the board of directors, the audit committee and the
compensation and human resources committee for the fiscal year
2010 and determination of them for the fiscal year 2011
5. Approval of the renewal of the contract for the insurance coverage Management For For
of the company's members of the board of directors and officers
against liabilities incurred in the exercise of their responsibilities,
duties or authorities and granting of power to sign it
6. Approval of the amendment of terms of the stock option plan in Management For For
force for executives of the company and its affiliated companies,
in the context of Article 42E of C.L.2190.1920
7. Approval of the Amendment of articles 9. i.e. election, composition Management For For
and term of the board of directors, 17. i.e. notification daily agenda
of the general assembly of the shareholders of the company, 18.
i.e. submission of documents for participation in the general
assembly, 19. i.e. ordinary quorum and majority of the general
assembly, 20. i.e. extraordinary quorum and majority, 24. i.e.
rights of minority shareholders and 28. i.e. allocation of profits, of
the company's articles of incorporation in force, for the purpose of
adapting them to the provisions of C.L.2190.1920, as in force
8. Approval of the acquisition by OTE S.A. of own shares, pursuant Management For For
to Article 16 of C.L.2190.1920
9. Announcement of the election of a new member of the board of Management For For
directors, pursuant to Article 9, Par. 4 of the company's Articles of
Incorporation
10. Miscellaneous announcements Management For For
YAHOO! INC.
SECURITY 984332106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YHOO MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2011
ISIN US9843321061 AGENDA 933448575 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- ------------------------------------------------ ---------- ------- ------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL BARTZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATTI S. HART Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. JAMES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VYOMESH JOSHI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. KENNY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. KERN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRAD D. SMITH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. WILSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management Abstain Against
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Management Abstain Against
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
PRINCIPLES, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 127
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HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Consent
TICKER SYMBOL HLTOY MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2011
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 933479998 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF OTE S.A. (BOTH SEPARATE AND
CONSOLIDATED) OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 (1/1/2010-
31/12/2010), WITH THE RELEVANT BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
AND CERTIFIED AUDITORS' REPORTS, AND APPROVAL OF
PROFIT DISTRIBUTION.
02 EXONERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE CERTIFIED AUDITORS OF ALL
LIABILITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 35 OF C.L.2190/1920.
03 APPOINTMENT OF CHARTERED AUDITORS FOR THE Management For For
ORDINARY AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF OTE
S.A. (BOTH SEPARATE AND CONSOLIDATED), IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL
REPORTING STANDARDS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 AND
DETERMINATION OF THEIR FEES.
04 APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES PAID Management For For
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE COMPENSATION & HUMAN
RESOURCES COMMITTEE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND
DETERMINATION OF THEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011.
05 APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE Management For For
INSURANCE COVERAGE OF THE COMPANY'S MEMBERS OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AGAINST
LIABILITIES INCURRED IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR
RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES OR AUTHORITIES AND
GRANTING OF POWER TO SIGN IT.
06 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF THE STOCK Management For For
OPTION PLAN IN FORCE FOR EXECUTIVES OF THE
COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, IN THE
CONTEXT OF ARTICLE 42E OF C.L.2190/1920.
07 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES 9 Management For For
"ELECTION, COMPOSITION AND TERM OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS", 17 "NOTIFICATION - DAILY AGENDA OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE
COMPANY", 18 "SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY", 19
"ORDINARY QUORUM AND MAJORITY OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY", 20 "EXTRAORDINARY QUORUM AND
MAJORITY", 24 "RIGHTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS"
AND 28 "ALLOCATION OF PROFITS", OF THE ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION IN FORCE, FOR PURPOSE OF ADAPTING
THEM TO PROVISIONS OF C.L.2190/1920, AS IN FORCE.
08 APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION BY OTE S.A. OF OWN Management For For
SHARES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF C.L.2190/1920.
HITACHI, LTD.
SECURITY 433578507 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HIT MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2011
ISIN US4335785071 AGENDA 933474239 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKASHI KAWAMURA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: YOSHIE OTA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITSUO OHASHI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOBUO KATSUMATA Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOHRU MOTOBAYASHI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ISAO ONO Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN GOMERSALL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADAMICHI SAKIYAMA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MASAHARU SUMIKAWA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HIROAKI NAKANISHI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHIHARU NAKAMURA Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKASHI HATCHOJI Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKASHI MIYOSHI Management For For
02 REMOVAL OF 1 DIRECTOR Management For For
THE CENTRAL EUROPE AND RUSSIA FUND
SECURITY 153436100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEE MEETING DATE 27-Jun-2011
ISIN US1534361001 AGENDA 933461321 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AMBASSADOR R.R. BURT For For
2 DR. FRIEDBERT H. MALT For For
3 MR. ROBERT H. WADSWORTH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2011.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 128
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THE NEW GERMANY FUND
SECURITY 644465106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GF MEETING DATE 27-Jun-2011
ISIN US6444651060 AGENDA 933461333 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. JOHN H. CANNON For For
2 MR. JOACHIM WAGNER For For
3 MR. WERNER WALBROL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J46410114 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 29-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3926800008 AGENDA 703147858 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
------ -------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4 Appoint a Supplementary Auditor Management For For
TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM HOLDINGS,INC.
SECURITY J86656105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 29-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3588600001 AGENDA 703147884 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
------ ------------------------------------------ ---------- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
MEIJI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J41729104 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 29-Jun-2011
ISIN JP3918000005 AGENDA 703159435 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
------ ------------------------------- ---------- ---- -----------
1.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
1.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2 Appoint a Supplementary Auditor Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/08/2011
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2011 129
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INTERXION HOLDING N V
SECURITY N47279109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INXN MEETING DATE 29-Jun-2011
ISIN NL0009693779 AGENDA 933480749 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT (EURO) AS THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY Management For For
FOR OUR DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR
THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2010.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT OUR DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL Management For For
ACOOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2010.
03 TO DISCHARGE THE MEMBERS OF OUR SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD AND OUR MANAGEMENT BOARD FROM CERTAIN
LIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2010.
4A PROPOSAL TO RE-APPOINT PETER E.D. EKELUND AS NON- Management For For
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
4B PROPOSAL TO RE-APPOINT PAUL SCHRODER AS NON- Management For For
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
4C PROPOSAL TO APPOINT DAVID LISTER AS NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
05 PROPOSAL TO MAKE CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DAVID C. RUBERG,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
06 PROPOSAL TO APPOINT KPMG ACCOUNTANTS N.V. TO Management For For
AUDIT OUR ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
2011.
07 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL Management For For
LANGUAGE AND (EURO) AS THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY FOR
OUR DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR 2011 AND ONWARDS.
08 PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO Management For For
OUR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
MATERIAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
SECURITY 576674105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MASC MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2011
ISIN US5766741053 AGENDA 933472172 -Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRY L. BERNANDER For For
2 FRANK L. HOHMANN III For For
3 SAMUEL LICAVOLI For For
4 PATRICK J. MCDONNELL For For
5 CLIFFORD D. NASTAS For For
6 JOHN P. REILLY For For
7 DOMINICK J. SCHIANO For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
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 The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 10, 2011
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature