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 UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM N-PX

 

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANY

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-07148  

 

Schwartz Investment Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

801 West Ann Arbor Trail, Suite 244       Plymouth, Michigan 48170
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

George P. Schwartz

 

Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc.   801 West Ann Arbor Trail, Suite 244    Plymouth, Michigan 48170
(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (734) 455-7777  

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31  
     
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018  

 

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

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.

 

 

 

ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD.

 

Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:

 

(a)The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;

 

(b)The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;

 

(c)The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security;

 

(d)The shareholder meeting date;

 

(e)A brief identification of the matter voted on;

 

(f)Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;

 

(g)Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter;

 

(h)How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and

 

(i)Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

[See General Instruction F]

 

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) Schwartz Investment Trust  
     
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ George P. Schwartz  
  George P. Schwartz, President  
     
Date August 1, 2018    

 

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

 

 

 

Schwartz Value Focused Fund

PROXY VOTING RECORD

July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

 

Investment Company Report
AMERCO  
Security 023586100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UHAL   Meeting Date 24-Aug-2017
ISIN US0235861004   Agenda 934658305 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 EDWARD J. SHOEN   For For  
    2 JAMES E. ACRIDGE   For For  
    3 CHARLES J. BAYER   For For  
    4 JOHN P. BROGAN   For For  
    5 JOHN M. DODDS   For For  
    6 JAMES J. GROGAN   For For  
    7 KARL A. SCHMIDT   For For  
    8 SAMUEL J. SHOEN   For For  
2. AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Management For For  
3. AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 3 Years For  
4. THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO USA, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2018. Management For For  
5. A PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM COMPANY STOCKHOLDER PROPONENTS TO RATIFY AND AFFIRM THE DECISIONS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO AMERCO, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AND ITS VARIOUS CONSTITUENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017. Management For For  
AVNET,INC.  
Security 053807103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AVT   Meeting Date 09-Nov-2017
ISIN US0538071038   Agenda 934680249 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY C. ADKINS Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. AMELIO Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. VERONICA BIGGINS Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. BRADLEY Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KERRY CLARK Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. LAWRENCE Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVID MODJTABAI Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SCHUMANN III Management For For  
2. ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management 2 Years Against  
4. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. Management For For  
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED  
Security 747525103   Meeting Type Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol QCOM   Meeting Date 23-Mar-2018
ISIN US7475251036   Agenda 934718632 - Opposition
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Samih Elhage        
    2 Raul J. Fernandez        
    3 Michael S. Geltzeiler        
    4 Stephen J. Girsky        
    5 David G. Golden        
    6 Veronica M. Hagen        
    7 Julie A. Hill        
    8 John H. Kispert        
    9 Gregorio Reyes        
    10 Thomas S. Volpe        
    11 Harry L. You        
2. To approve Broadcom's proposal to amend Qualcomm's Bylaws to undo any amendment to the Bylaws adopted without stockholder approval up to and including the date of the Annual Meeting that changes the Bylaws in any way from the version that was publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2016. Management      
3. To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Qualcomm's independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 Management      
4. To approve, on a advisory basis, compensation paid to Qualcomm's named executive officers. Management      
5. To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management      
6. To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation") to eliminate certain supermajority provisions relating to removal of directors Management      
7. To approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate certain Supermajority provisions relating to amendments and obsolete provisions. Management      
8. To approve an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to eliminate provisions requiring a supermajority vote for certain transactions with interested stockholders. Management      
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED  
Security 747525103   Meeting Type Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol QCOM   Meeting Date 23-Mar-2018
ISIN US7475251036   Agenda 934719329 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Barbara T. Alexander   For For  
    2 Jeffrey W. Henderson   For For  
    3 Thomas W. Horton   For For  
    4 Paul E. Jacobs   For For  
    5 Ann M. Livermore   For For  
    6 Harish Manwani   For For  
    7 Mark D. McLaughlin   For For  
    8 Steve Mollenkopf   For For  
    9 Clark T. Randt, Jr.   For For  
    10 Francisco Ros   For For  
    11 Anthony J. Vinciquerra   For For  
2 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent public accountants. Management For For  
3 To approve, on an advisory basis, our executive compensation. Management For For  
4 To approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated QUALCOMM Incorporated 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended, to increase the share reserve by 30,000,000 shares. Management For For  
5 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to eliminate certain supermajority voting provisions relating to removal of directors. Management For For  
6 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to eliminate certain supermajority voting provisions relating to amendments and obsolete provisions. Management For For  
7 To approve an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to eliminate provisions requiring a supermajority vote for certain transactions with interested stockholders. Management For For  
8 To vote on a stockholder proposal to undo amendments to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted without stockholder approval. Shareholder Against For  
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED  
Security 747525103   Meeting Type Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol QCOM   Meeting Date 23-Mar-2018
ISIN US7475251036   Agenda 934719331 - Opposition
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Samih Elhage        
    2 Raul J. Fernandez        
    3 Michael S. Geltzeiler        
    4 Stephen J. Girsky        
    5 David G. Golden        
    6 Veronica M. Hagen        
    7 Julie A. Hill        
    8 John H. Kispert        
    9 Gregorio Reyes        
    10 Thomas S. Volpe        
    11 Harry L. You        
2 To approve Broadcom's proposal to amend Qualcomm's Bylaws to undo any amendment to the Bylaws adopted without stockholder approval up to and including the date of the Annual Meeting that changes the Bylaws in any way from the version that was publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2016. Management      
3 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Qualcomm's independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 Management      
4 To approve, on a advisory basis, compensation paid to Qualcomm's named executive officers. Management      
5 To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management      
6 To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation") to eliminate certain supermajority provisions relating to removal of directors Management      
7 To approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate certain Supermajority provisions relating to amendments and obsolete provisions. Management      
8 To approve an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to eliminate provisions requiring a supermajority vote for certain transactions with interested stockholders. Management      
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED  
Security 747525103   Meeting Type Contested-Annual
Ticker Symbol QCOM   Meeting Date 23-Mar-2018
ISIN US7475251036   Agenda 934728188 - Opposition
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Samih Elhage        
    2 David G. Golden        
    3 Veronica M. Hagen        
    4 Julie A. Hill        
    5 John H. Kispert        
    6 Harry L. You        
2 To approve Broadcom's proposal to amend Qualcomm's Bylaws to undo any amendment to the Bylaws adopted without stockholder approval up to and including the date of the Annual Meeting that changes the Bylaws in any way from the version that was publicly filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2016. Management      
3 To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Qualcomm's independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 Management      
4 To approve, on a advisory basis, compensation paid to Qualcomm's named executive officers. Management      
5 To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's 2001 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management      
6 To approve an amendment to Qualcomm's Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation") to eliminate certain supermajority provisions relating to removal of directors Management      
7 To approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate certain Supermajority provisions relating to amendments and obsolete provisions. Management      
8 To approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate provisions requiring a supermajority vote for certain transactions with interested stockholders. Management      
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC.  
Security 45841N107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol IBKR   Meeting Date 19-Apr-2018
ISIN US45841N1072   Agenda 934735789 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Thomas Peterffy Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Earl H. Nemser Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Milan Galik Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Paul J. Brody Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Lawrence E. Harris Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Richard Gates Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Gary Katz Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Kenneth J. Winston Management For For  
2. Approval to amend the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. Management Against Against  
3. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Management For For  
NOBLE ENERGY, INC.  
Security 655044105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol NBL   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6550441058   Agenda 934735171 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jeffrey L. Berenson Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Michael A. Cawley Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Edward F. Cox Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: James E. Craddock Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Thomas J. Edelman Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Holli C. Ladhani Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: David L. Stover Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Scott D. Urban Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: William T. Van Kleef Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of the independent auditor by the Company's Audit Committee. Management For For  
3. To approve, in an advisory vote, executive compensation. Management For For  
4. To consider a shareholder proposal requesting a published assessment of various climate change scenarios on our portfolio. Shareholder Against For  
MOODY'S CORPORATION  
Security 615369105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MCO   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6153691059   Agenda 934738646 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Basil L. Anderson Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jorge A. Bermudez Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Vincent A. Forlenza Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kathryn M. Hill Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Henry A. McKinnell, Jr., Ph.D. Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Leslie F. Seidman Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Bruce Van Saun Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory resolution approving executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal to revise clawback policy. Shareholder Against For  
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION  
Security 067901108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ABX   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN CA0679011084   Agenda 934753321 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 M. I. Benítez   For For  
    2 G. A. Cisneros   For For  
    3 G. G. Clow   For For  
    4 K. P. M. Dushnisky   For For  
    5 J. M. Evans   For For  
    6 B. L. Greenspun   For For  
    7 J. B. Harvey   For For  
    8 P. A. Hatter   For For  
    9 N. H. O. Lockhart   For For  
    10 P. Marcet   For For  
    11 A. Munk   For For  
    12 J. R. S. Prichard   For For  
    13 S. J. Shapiro   For For  
    14 J. L. Thornton   For For  
    15 E. L. Thrasher   For For  
2 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP as the auditor of Barrick and authorizing the directors to fix its remuneration. Management For For  
3 ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
DOWDUPONT INC.  
Security 26078J100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DWDP   Meeting Date 25-Apr-2018
ISIN US26078J1007   Agenda 934741655 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Lamberto Andreotti Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: James A. Bell Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Edward D. Breen Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Robert A. Brown Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Alexander M. Cutler Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Jeff M. Fettig 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: Andrew N. Liveris Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Raymond J. Milchovich Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Paul Polman Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dennis H. Reilley Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: James M. Ringler Management For For  
1n. Election of Director: Ruth G. Shaw Management For For  
1o. Election of Director: Lee M. Thomas Management For For  
1p. Election of Director: Patrick J. Ward Management For For  
2. Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation Management For For  
3. Advisory Resolution on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Executive Compensation Management 2 Years Against  
4. Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
5. Elimination of Supermajority Voting Thresholds Shareholder Against For  
6. Preparation of an Executive Compensation Report Shareholder Against For  
7. Preparation of a Report on Sustainability Metrics in Performance-based Pay Shareholder Against For  
8. Preparation of a Report on Investment in India Shareholder Against For  
9. Modification of Threshold for Calling Special Stockholder Meetings Shareholder Against For  
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD.  
Security G0750C108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AXTA   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN BMG0750C1082   Agenda 934746996 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Robert M. McLaughlin   For For  
    2 Samuel L. Smolik   For For  
2. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws that provides for the declassification of our board of directors. Management For For  
3. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws to remove certain provisions which are no longer operative. Management For For  
4. To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and auditor until the conclusion of the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Members and to delegate authority to the Board of Directors of the Company, acting through the Audit Committee, to fix the terms and remuneration thereof. Management For For  
5. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers. Management For For  
6. To approve the amendment and restatement of our 2014 Incentive Award Plan that, among other things, increases the number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan by 11,925,000 shares. Management For For  
ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC  
Security G0551A103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ARRS   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN GB00BZ04Y379   Agenda 934753612 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Andrew M. Barron Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: J. Timothy Bryan Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: James A. Chiddix Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Andrew T. Heller Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Dr. Jeong H. Kim Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Bruce McClelland Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Robert J. Stanzione Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Doreen A. Toben Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Debora J. Wilson Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: David A. Woodle Management For For  
2. Approve the U.K. statutory accounts. Management For For  
3. Ratify the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor. Management For For  
4. Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the U.K. statutory auditor. Management For For  
5. Authorize the U.K. statutory auditors' remuneration. Management For For  
6. Approve the named executive officers' compensation. Management For For  
7. Approve the Directors' Remuneration Report. Management For For  
GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY  
Security 384637104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GHC   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US3846371041   Agenda 934756101 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Christopher C. Davis   For For  
    2 Anne M. Mulcahy   For For  
    3 Larry D. Thompson   For For  
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.  
Security 084670108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BRKA   Meeting Date 05-May-2018
ISIN US0846701086   Agenda 934745641 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Warren E. Buffett   For For  
    2 Charles T. Munger   For For  
    3 Gregory E. Abel   For For  
    4 Howard G. Buffett   For For  
    5 Stephen B. Burke   For For  
    6 Susan L. Decker   For For  
    7 William H. Gates III   For For  
    8 David S. Gottesman   For For  
    9 Charlotte Guyman   For For  
    10 Ajit Jain   For For  
    11 Thomas S. Murphy   For For  
    12 Ronald L. Olson   For For  
    13 Walter Scott, Jr.   For For  
    14 Meryl B. Witmer   For For  
2. Shareholder proposal regarding methane gas emissions. Shareholder Against For  
3. Shareholder proposal regarding adoption of a policy to encourage Berkshire subsidiaries to issue annual sustainability reports. Shareholder Against For  
AMETEK INC.  
Security 031100100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AME   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US0311001004   Agenda 934769766 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Elizabeth R. Varet Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Dennis K. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of AMETEK, Inc. named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP.  
Security 697900108   Meeting Type Annual and Special Meeting
Ticker Symbol PAAS   Meeting Date 09-May-2018
ISIN CA6979001089   Agenda 934775428 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Ross J. Beaty   For For  
    2 Michael Steinmann   For For  
    3 Michael L. Carroll   For For  
    4 Neil de Gelder   For For  
    5 David C. Press   For For  
    6 Walter T. Segsworth   For For  
    7 Gillian D. Winckler   For For  
2 Appointment of Deloitte LLP as Auditors of the Corporation for the ensuing year and authorizing the Directors to fix their remuneration. Management For For  
3 To consider and, if thought appropriate, to pass an ordinary resolution approving the Corporation's approach to executive compensation, the complete text of which is set out in the Information Circular for the Meeting. Management Against Against  
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Security 042735100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ARW   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US0427351004   Agenda 934757987 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Barry W. Perry   For For  
    2 Philip K. Asherman   For For  
    3 Steven H. Gunby   For For  
    4 Gail E. Hamilton   For For  
    5 Richard S. Hill   For For  
    6 M.F. (Fran) Keeth   For For  
    7 Andrew C. Kerin   For For  
    8 Michael J. Long   For For  
    9 Stephen C. Patrick   For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Arrow's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation. Management For For  
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY  
Security 892356106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TSCO   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US8923561067   Agenda 934758371 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Cynthia T. Jamison   For For  
    2 Peter D. Bewley   For For  
    3 Denise L. Jackson   For For  
    4 Thomas A. Kingsbury   For For  
    5 Ramkumar Krishnan   For For  
    6 George MacKenzie   For For  
    7 Edna K. Morris   For For  
    8 Mark J. Weikel   For For  
    9 Gregory A. Sandfort   For For  
2. To ratify the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2018 Management For For  
3. Say on Pay - An advisory vote to approve executive compensation Management For For  
4. Approval of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan Management Against Against  
QURATE RETAIL, INC.  
Security 53071M104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol QRTEA   Meeting Date 23-May-2018
ISIN     Agenda 934804522 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard N. Barton   For For  
    2 Michael A. George   For For  
    3 Gregory B. Maffei   For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Adoption of the restated certificate of incorporation, which amends and restates our current charter to eliminate our tracking stock capitalization structure, reclassify shares of our existing QVC Group Common Stock into shares of our New Common Stock and make certain conforming and clarifying changes in connection with the foregoing. Management For For  
APACHE CORPORATION  
Security 037411105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol APA   Meeting Date 24-May-2018
ISIN US0374111054   Agenda 934764223 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Election of Director: Annell R. Bay Management For For  
2. Election of Director: John J. Christmann IV Management For For  
3. Election of Director: Chansoo Joung Management For For  
4. Election of Director: Rene R. Joyce Management For For  
5. Election of Director: George D. Lawrence Management For For  
6. Election of Director: John E. Lowe Management For For  
7. Election of Director: William C. Montgomery Management For For  
8. Election of Director: Amy H. Nelson Management For For  
9. Election of Director: Daniel W. Rabun Management For For  
10. Election of Director: Peter A. Ragauss Management For For  
11. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Apache's Independent Auditors Management For For  
12. Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Apache's Named Executive Officers Management For For  
UNICO AMERICAN CORPORATION  
Security 904607108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UNAM   Meeting Date 24-May-2018
ISIN US9046071083   Agenda 934804813 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 MICHAEL BUDNITSKY   For For  
    2 CARY L. CHELDIN   For For  
    3 ERWIN CHELDIN   For For  
    4 ANDREW L. FURGATCH   For For  
    5 GEORGE C. GILPATRICK   For For  
    6 DAVID T. RUSSELL   For For  
    7 SAMUEL J. SORICH   For For  
    8 ERNEST A. WISH   For For  
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.  
Security 192446102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CTSH   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US1924461023   Agenda 934795141 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy S. Atkins Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Maureen Breakiron-Evans Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Jonathan Chadwick Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: John M. Dineen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Francisco D'Souza Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: John N. Fox, Jr. Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: John E. Klein Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Leo S. Mackay, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael Patsalos-Fox Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Joseph M. Velli Management For For  
2. Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company's 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management For For  
5a. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending the Company's By-laws. Management For For  
5b. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Removing directors. Management For For  
5c. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. Management For For  
6. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to permit stockholder action by written consent. Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to lower the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special meeting. Shareholder Against For  
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 872540109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TJX   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US8725401090   Agenda 934805752 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Alan M. Bennett Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David T. Ching Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ernie Herrman Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Michael F. Hines Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy B. Lane Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Carol Meyrowitz Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jackwyn L. Nemerov Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: John F. O'Brien Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Willow B. Shire Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as TJX's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2019 Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of TJX's executive compensation (the say-on- pay vote) Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal for a report on compensation disparities based on race, gender, or ethnicity Shareholder Against For  
5. Shareholder proposal for amending TJX's clawback policy Shareholder Against For  
6. Shareholder proposal for a supply chain policy on prison labor Shareholder Against For  
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION  
Security 25179M103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DVN   Meeting Date 06-Jun-2018
ISIN US25179M1036   Agenda 934799911 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Barbara M. Baumann   For For  
    2 John E. Bethancourt   For For  
    3 David A. Hager   For For  
    4 Robert H. Henry   For For  
    5 Michael M. Kanovsky   For For  
    6 John Krenicki Jr.   For For  
    7 Robert A. Mosbacher Jr.   For For  
    8 Duane C. Radtke   For For  
    9 Mary P. Ricciardello   For For  
    10 John Richels   For For  
2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratify the Appointment of the Company's Independent Auditors for 2018. Management For For  
4. Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent. Shareholder Against For  
GARMIN LTD  
Security H2906T109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GRMN   Meeting Date 08-Jun-2018
ISIN CH0114405324   Agenda 934795090 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Election of Andrew Etkind as ad hoc Chairman of the Meeting Management For For  
2. Approval of Garmin Ltd.'s 2017 Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements of Garmin Ltd. for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 and the statutory financial statements of Garmin Ltd. for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Management For For  
3. Approval of the appropriation of available earnings Management For For  
4. Approval of the payment of a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of US $2.12 per outstanding share out of Garmin Ltd.'s general reserve from capital contribution in four equal installments Management For For  
5. Discharge of the members of the Board of Directors and the members of Executive Management from liability for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Management For For  
6A. Re-election of Director: Min H. Kao Management For For  
6B. Re-election of Director: Joseph J. Hartnett Management For For  
6C. Re-election of Director: Charles W. Peffer Management For For  
6D. Re-election of Director: Clifton A. Pemble Management For For  
6E. Re-election of Director: Rebecca R. Tilden Management For For  
6F. Election of Director: Jonathan C. Burrell Management For For  
7. Re-election of Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term extending until completion of the next annual general meeting Management For For  
8A. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Joseph J. Hartnett Management For For  
8B. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Charles W. Peffer Management For For  
8C. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Rebecca R. Tilden Management For For  
8D. Election of Compensation Committee Member: Jonathan C. Burrell Management For For  
9. Re-election of the law firm of Reiss+Preuss LLP as independent voting rights representative for a term extending until completion of the next annual general meeting Management For For  
10 Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Garmin Ltd.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal year and re-election of Ernst & Young Ltd as Garmin Ltd.'s statutory auditor for another one-year term Management For For  
11. Advisory vote on executive compensation Management For For  
12. Binding vote to approve Fiscal Year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation for the Executive Management Management For For  
13. Binding vote to approve maximum aggregate compensation for the Board of Directors for the period between the 2018 Annual General Meeting and the 2019 Annual General Meeting Management For For  
14. Amendment of Articles of Association as to persons who can act as chairman of general meetings Management For For  
15. Amendment of Articles of Association to add authorized share capital Management For For  
16. Any new or modified agenda items (other than those in the invitation to the meeting and the proxy statement) or new or modified proposals or motions with respect to those agenda items set forth in the invitation to the meeting and the proxy statement that may be properly put forth before the Annual General Meeting Management For For  
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.  
Security 02376R102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AAL   Meeting Date 13-Jun-2018
ISIN US02376R1023   Agenda 934808241 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: James F. Albaugh Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jeffrey D. Benjamin Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: John T. Cahill Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Embler Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Matthew J. Hart Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Alberto Ibarguen Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Richard C. Kraemer Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Susan D. Kronick Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Martin H. Nesbitt Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Denise M. O'Leary Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: W. Douglas Parker Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Ray M. Robinson Management For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of American Airlines Group Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. A proposal to consider and approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, executive compensation of American Airlines Group Inc. as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management For For  
4. A proposal to amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to enable stockholders who hold at least 20% of the outstanding common stock of American Airlines Group Inc. to call special meetings. Management For For  
5. A shareholder proposal to enable stockholders who hold at least 10% of the outstanding common stock of American Airlines Group Inc. to call special meetings. Shareholder Against For  
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED  
Security 57636Q104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MA   Meeting Date 26-Jun-2018
ISIN US57636Q1040   Agenda 934814535 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of director: Richard Haythornthwaite Management For For  
1b. Election of director: Ajay Banga Management For For  
1c. Election of director: Silvio Barzi Management For For  
1d. Election of director: David R. Carlucci Management For For  
1e. Election of director: Richard K. Davis Management For For  
1f. Election of director: Steven J. Freiberg Management For For  
1g. Election of director: Julius Genachowski Management For For  
1h. Election of director: Choon Phong Goh Management For For  
1i. Election of director: Merit E. Janow Management For For  
1j. Election of director: Nancy Karch Management For For  
1k. Election of director: Oki Matsumoto Management For For  
1l. Election of director: Rima Qureshi Management For For  
1m. Election of director: Jose Octavio Reyes Lagunes Management For For  
1n. Election of director: Jackson Tai Management For For  
2. Advisory approval of Mastercard's executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Mastercard for 2018 Management For For  
THE KROGER CO.  
Security 501044101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol KR   Meeting Date 28-Jun-2018
ISIN US5010441013   Agenda 934823813 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Nora A. Aufreiter Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Robert D. Beyer Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Anne Gates Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Susan J. Kropf Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: W. Rodney McMullen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Jorge P. Montoya Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Clyde R. Moore Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: James A. Runde Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Ronald L. Sargent Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Bobby S. Shackouls Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Mark S. Sutton Management For For  
2. Approval, on an advisory basis, of Kroger's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. Approval of an amendment to Kroger's Regulations to adopt proxy access. Management For For  
4. Approval of an amendment to Kroger's Regulations to permit Board amendments in accordance with Ohio law. Management For For  
5. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as auditors. Management For For  
6. A shareholder proposal, if properly presented, to issue a report assessing the environmental impacts of using unrecyclable packaging for private label brands. Shareholder Against For  
7. A shareholder proposal, if properly presented, to issue a report assessing the climate benefits and feasibility of adopting enterprise-wide, quantitative, time bound targets for increasing renewable energy sourcing. Shareholder Against For  
8. A shareholder proposal, if properly presented, to adopt a policy and amend the bylaws as necessary to require the Chair of the Board to be independent. Shareholder Against For  
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.  
Security 247361702   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DAL   Meeting Date 29-Jun-2018
ISIN US2473617023   Agenda 934822520 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Edward H. Bastian Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Francis S. Blake Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Daniel A. Carp Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ashton B. Carter Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: David G. DeWalt Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: William H. Easter III Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Michael P. Huerta Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jeanne P. Jackson Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: George N. Mattson Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Douglas R. Ralph Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Sergio A.L. Rial Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Kathy N. Waller Management For For  
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Delta's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Delta's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  

 

 

 

Ave Maria Value Fund

PROXY VOTING RECORD

July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

 

Investment Company Report
DXC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
Security 23355L106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DXC   Meeting Date 10-Aug-2017
ISIN US23355L1061   Agenda 934654600 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUKESH AGHI Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY E. ALVING Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. HERZOG Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SACHIN LAWANDE Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL LAWRIE Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIO A. PORTALATIN Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER RUTLAND Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MANOJ P. SINGH Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET C. WHITMAN Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. WOODS Management For For  
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 Management For For  
3. APPROVAL, BY ADVISORY VOTE, OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Management For For  
4. APPROVAL, BY ADVISORY VOTE, OF THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management 1 Year For  
5. APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE DXC TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 2017 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against  
AMERCO  
Security 023586100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UHAL   Meeting Date 24-Aug-2017
ISIN US0235861004   Agenda 934658305 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 EDWARD J. SHOEN   For For  
    2 JAMES E. ACRIDGE   For For  
    3 CHARLES J. BAYER   For For  
    4 JOHN P. BROGAN   For For  
    5 JOHN M. DODDS   For For  
    6 JAMES J. GROGAN   For For  
    7 KARL A. SCHMIDT   For For  
    8 SAMUEL J. SHOEN   For For  
2. AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Management For For  
3. AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 3 Years For  
4. THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO USA, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2018. Management For For  
5. A PROPOSAL RECEIVED FROM COMPANY STOCKHOLDER PROPONENTS TO RATIFY AND AFFIRM THE DECISIONS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO AMERCO, ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AND ITS VARIOUS CONSTITUENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2017. Management For For  
AVNET,INC.  
Security 053807103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AVT   Meeting Date 09-Nov-2017
ISIN US0538071038   Agenda 934680249 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY C. ADKINS Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. AMELIO Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. VERONICA BIGGINS Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. BRADLEY Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KERRY CLARK Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. LAWRENCE Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVID MODJTABAI Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SCHUMANN III Management For For  
2. ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management 2 Years Against  
4. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. Management For For  
HEICO CORPORATION  
Security 422806208   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HEIA   Meeting Date 16-Mar-2018
ISIN US4228062083   Agenda 934729801 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Thomas M. Culligan   For For  
    2 Adolfo Henriques   For For  
    3 Mark H. Hildebrandt   For For  
    4 Wolfgang Mayrhuber   For For  
    5 Eric A. Mendelson   For For  
    6 Laurans A. Mendelson   For For  
    7 Victor H. Mendelson   For For  
    8 Julie Neitzel   For For  
    9 Dr. Alan Schriesheim   For For  
    10 Frank J. Schwitter   For For  
2. RE-APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDED IN THE HEICO CORPORATION 2012 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (THE "2012 PLAN") AND RATIFICATION OF AWARDS MADE UNDER THE 2012 PLAN, WHICH AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE RE-APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDED IN THE 2012 PLAN Management For For  
3. APPROVAL OF THE HEICO CORPORATION 2018 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN Management For For  
4. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF HEICO'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF HEICO CORPORATION COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE, FROM 75,000,000 SHARES TO 150,000,000 SHARES Management For For  
5. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF HEICO'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF HEICO CORPORATION CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE, FROM 75,000,000 SHARES TO 150,000,000 SHARES Management For For  
6. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For  
7. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2018 Management For For  
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY  
Security 42824C109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HPE   Meeting Date 04-Apr-2018
ISIN US42824C1099   Agenda 934729344 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL AMMANN Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. ANGELAKIS Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Pamela L. Carter Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Raymond J. Lane Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Ann M. Livermore Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Antonio F. Neri Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Raymond E. Ozzie Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Gary M. Reiner Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Patricia F. Russo Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Lip-Bu Tan Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Margaret C. Whitman Management For For  
1M. Election of Director: Mary Agnes Wilderotter Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal related to action by Written Consent of Stockholders Shareholder Against For  
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP  
Security 316773100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FITB   Meeting Date 17-Apr-2018
ISIN US3167731005   Agenda 934735448 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nicholas K. Akins Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: B. Evan Bayh III Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Jorge L. Benitez Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Katherine B. Blackburn Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Emerson L. Brumback Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Jerry W. Burris Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Greg D. Carmichael Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Gary R. Heminger Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Jewell D. Hoover Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Eileen A. Mallesch Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Michael B. McCallister Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Marsha C. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval of the appointment of deloitte & touche llp to serve as the independent external audit firm for company for 2018. Management For For  
3. An advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote to determine whether the vote on the Compensation of the Company's executives will occur every 1, 2 or 3 years. Management 2 Years Against  
AUTONATION, INC.  
Security 05329W102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AN   Meeting Date 19-Apr-2018
ISIN US05329W1027   Agenda 934732199 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Mike Jackson Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Rick L. Burdick Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Tomago Collins Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: David B. Edelson Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Robert R. Grusky Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Kaveh Khosrowshahi Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Michael Larson Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: G. Mike Mikan Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Alison H. Rosenthal Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Jacqueline A. Travisano Management For For  
2. Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3. Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding an independent Board chairman. Shareholder Against For  
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP, INC.  
Security 45841N107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol IBKR   Meeting Date 19-Apr-2018
ISIN US45841N1072   Agenda 934735789 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Thomas Peterffy Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Earl H. Nemser Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Milan Galik Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Paul J. Brody Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Lawrence E. Harris Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Richard Gates Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Gary Katz Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Kenneth J. Winston Management For For  
2. Approval to amend the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan. Management Against Against  
3. Ratification of appointment of independent registered public accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Management For For  
NOBLE ENERGY, INC.  
Security 655044105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol NBL   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6550441058   Agenda 934735171 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jeffrey L. Berenson Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Michael A. Cawley Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Edward F. Cox Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: James E. Craddock Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Thomas J. Edelman Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Holli C. Ladhani Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: David L. Stover Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Scott D. Urban Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: William T. Van Kleef Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of the independent auditor by the Company's Audit Committee. Management For For  
3. To approve, in an advisory vote, executive compensation. Management For For  
4. To consider a shareholder proposal requesting a published assessment of various climate change scenarios on our portfolio. Shareholder Against For  
VF CORPORATION  
Security 918204108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VFC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US9182041080   Agenda 934736072 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard T. Carucci   For For  
    2 Juliana L. Chugg   For For  
    3 Benno Dorer   For For  
    4 Mark S. Hoplamazian   For For  
    5 Laura W. Lang   For For  
    6 W. Alan McCollough   For For  
    7 W. Rodney McMullen   For For  
    8 Clarence Otis, Jr.   For For  
    9 Steven E. Rendle   For For  
    10 Carol L. Roberts   For For  
    11 Matthew J. Shattock   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 transition period and for the 2019 fiscal year. Management For For  
MOODY'S CORPORATION  
Security 615369105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MCO   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6153691059   Agenda 934738646 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Basil L. Anderson Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jorge A. Bermudez Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Vincent A. Forlenza Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kathryn M. Hill Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Henry A. McKinnell, Jr., Ph.D. Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Leslie F. Seidman Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Bruce Van Saun Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory resolution approving executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal to revise clawback policy. Shareholder Against For  
SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC.  
Security 81761R109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SERV   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US81761R1095   Agenda 934750197 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Peter L. Cella Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: John B. Corness Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Stephen J. Sedita Management For For  
2. To hold a non-binding advisory vote approving executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
GRACO INC.  
Security 384109104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GGG   Meeting Date 27-Apr-2018
ISIN US3841091040   Agenda 934740083 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: William J. Carroll Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Jack W. Eugster Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: R. William Van Sant Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Emily C. White Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Management For For  
ALLEGHANY CORPORATION  
Security 017175100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol Y   Meeting Date 27-Apr-2018
ISIN US0171751003   Agenda 934748332 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: William K. Lavin Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Phillip M. Martineau Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Raymond L.M. Wong Management For For  
2. Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as Alleghany Corporation's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers of Alleghany Corporation. Management For For  
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD.  
Security G0750C108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AXTA   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN BMG0750C1082   Agenda 934746996 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Robert M. McLaughlin   For For  
    2 Samuel L. Smolik   For For  
2. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws that provides for the declassification of our board of directors. Management For For  
3. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws to remove certain provisions which are no longer operative. Management For For  
4. To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and auditor until the conclusion of the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Members and to delegate authority to the Board of Directors of the Company, acting through the Audit Committee, to fix the terms and remuneration thereof. Management For For  
5. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers. Management For For  
6. To approve the amendment and restatement of our 2014 Incentive Award Plan that, among other things, increases the number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan by 11,925,000 shares. Management For For  
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Security 254709108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DFS   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN US2547091080   Agenda 934750490 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jeffrey S. Aronin Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Mary K. Bush Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Gregory C. Case Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Candace H. Duncan Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Joseph F. Eazor Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Cynthia A. Glassman Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas G. Maheras Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Michael H. Moskow Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: David W. Nelms Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Mark A. Thierer Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Lawrence A. Weinbach Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote on a shareholder proposal regarding simple majority vote in the Company's governing documents, if properly presented. Shareholder Against For  
HEXCEL CORPORATION  
Security 428291108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HXL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US4282911084   Agenda 934743130 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nick L. Stanage Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Joel S. Beckman Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Lynn Brubaker Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Jeffrey C. Campbell Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Cynthia M. Egnotovich Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: W. Kim Foster Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas A. Gendron Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Graves Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Guy C. Hachey Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: David L. Pugh Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Catherine A. Suever Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve 2017 executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC  
Security G0551A103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ARRS   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN GB00BZ04Y379   Agenda 934753612 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Andrew M. Barron Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: J. Timothy Bryan Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: James A. Chiddix Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Andrew T. Heller Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Dr. Jeong H. Kim Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Bruce McClelland Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Robert J. Stanzione Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Doreen A. Toben Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Debora J. Wilson Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: David A. Woodle Management For For  
2. Approve the U.K. statutory accounts. Management For For  
3. Ratify the retention of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor. Management For For  
4. Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the U.K. statutory auditor. Management For For  
5. Authorize the U.K. statutory auditors' remuneration. Management For For  
6. Approve the named executive officers' compensation. Management For For  
7. Approve the Directors' Remuneration Report. Management For For  
GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY  
Security 384637104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GHC   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US3846371041   Agenda 934756101 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Christopher C. Davis   For For  
    2 Anne M. Mulcahy   For For  
    3 Larry D. Thompson   For For  
GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR INC.  
Security 375916103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GIL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN CA3759161035   Agenda 934764704 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
    1 William D. Anderson   For For  
    2 Donald C. Berg   For For  
    3 Maryse Bertrand   For For  
    4 Marcello (Marc) Caira   For For  
    5 Glenn J. Chamandy   For For  
    6 Shirley E. Cunningham   For For  
    7 Russell Goodman   For For  
    8 George Heller   For For  
    9 Charles M. Herington   For For  
    10 Craig A. Leavitt   For For  
    11 Anne Martin-Vachon   For For  
    12 Gonzalo F. Valdes-Fauli   For For  
2 Approving an advisory resolution on the Corporation's approach to executive compensation; See Schedule "C" to the Management Proxy Circular. Management For For  
3 The appointment of KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as auditors for the ensuing year. Management For For  
AMETEK INC.  
Security 031100100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AME   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US0311001004   Agenda 934769766 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Elizabeth R. Varet Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Dennis K. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of AMETEK, Inc. named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
WATERS CORPORATION  
Security 941848103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol WAT   Meeting Date 09-May-2018
ISIN US9418481035   Agenda 934757672 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A Election of Director: Michael J. Berendt, Ph.D. Management For For  
1B Election of Director: Edward Conard Management For For  
1C Election of Director: Laurie H. Glimcher, M.D. Management For For  
1D Election of Director: Christopher A. Kuebler Management For For  
1E Election of Director: Christopher J. O'Connell Management For For  
1F Election of Director: Flemming Ornskov, M.D. Management For For  
1G Election of Director: JoAnn A. Reed Management For For  
1H Election of Director: Thomas P. Salice Management For For  
2. To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation. Management For For  
ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Security 042735100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ARW   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US0427351004   Agenda 934757987 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Barry W. Perry   For For  
    2 Philip K. Asherman   For For  
    3 Steven H. Gunby   For For  
    4 Gail E. Hamilton   For For  
    5 Richard S. Hill   For For  
    6 M.F. (Fran) Keeth   For For  
    7 Andrew C. Kerin   For For  
    8 Michael J. Long   For For  
    9 Stephen C. Patrick   For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Arrow's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve, by non-binding vote, executive compensation. Management For For  
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY  
Security 892356106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TSCO   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US8923561067   Agenda 934758371 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Cynthia T. Jamison   For For  
    2 Peter D. Bewley   For For  
    3 Denise L. Jackson   For For  
    4 Thomas A. Kingsbury   For For  
    5 Ramkumar Krishnan   For For  
    6 George MacKenzie   For For  
    7 Edna K. Morris   For For  
    8 Mark J. Weikel   For For  
    9 Gregory A. Sandfort   For For  
2. To ratify the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2018 Management For For  
3. Say on Pay - An advisory vote to approve executive compensation Management For For  
4. Approval of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan Management Against Against  
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.  
Security 98956P102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ZBH   Meeting Date 15-May-2018
ISIN US98956P1021   Agenda 934766190 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Christopher B. Begley Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy J. Bernard Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Gail K. Boudreaux Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Farrell Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Larry C. Glasscock Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Robert A. Hagemann Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Bryan C. Hanson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Michael W. Michelson Management For For  
2. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay) Management For For  
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY  
Security 723787107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PXD   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN US7237871071   Agenda 934765249 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A Election of Director: Edison C. Buchanan Management For For  
1B Election of Director: Andrew F. Cates Management For For  
1C Election of Director: Timothy L. Dove Management For For  
1D Election of Director: Phillip A. Gobe Management For For  
1E Election of Director: Larry R. Grillot Management For For  
1F Election of Director: Stacy P. Methvin Management For For  
1G Election of Director: Royce W. Mitchell Management For For  
1H Election of Director: Frank A. Risch Management For For  
1I Election of Director: Scott D. Sheffield Management For For  
1J Election of Director: Mona K. Sutphen Management For For  
1K Election of Director: J. Kenneth Thompson Management For For  
1L Election of Director: Phoebe A. Wood Management For For  
1M Election of Director: Michael D. Wortley Management For For  
2 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2018 Management For For  
3 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Management For For  
ANSYS, INC.  
Security 03662Q105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ANSS   Meeting Date 18-May-2018
ISIN US03662Q1058   Agenda 934762065 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Guy E. Dubois Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Alec D. Gallimore Management For For  
2. The ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
3. The compensation of our named executive officers, to be voted on a non-binding, advisory basis. Management For For  
QURATE RETAIL, INC.  
Security 53071M104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol QRTEA   Meeting Date 23-May-2018
ISIN     Agenda 934804522 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard N. Barton   For For  
    2 Michael A. George   For For  
    3 Gregory B. Maffei   For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Adoption of the restated certificate of incorporation, which amends and restates our current charter to eliminate our tracking stock capitalization structure, reclassify shares of our existing QVC Group Common Stock into shares of our New Common Stock and make certain conforming and clarifying changes in connection with the foregoing. Management For For  
UNICO AMERICAN CORPORATION  
Security 904607108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UNAM   Meeting Date 24-May-2018
ISIN US9046071083   Agenda 934804813 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 MICHAEL BUDNITSKY   For For  
    2 CARY L. CHELDIN   For For  
    3 ERWIN CHELDIN   For For  
    4 ANDREW L. FURGATCH   For For  
    5 GEORGE C. GILPATRICK   For For  
    6 DAVID T. RUSSELL   For For  
    7 SAMUEL J. SORICH   For For  
    8 ERNEST A. WISH   For For  
COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS  
Security G25839104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CCE   Meeting Date 31-May-2018
ISIN GB00BDCPN049   Agenda 934811717 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of the Report and Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of the Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Election of Francisco Crespo Benitez as a director of the Company Management For For  
4. Election of Alvaro Gomez-Trenor Aguilar as a director of the Company Management For For  
5. Re-election of Jose Ignacio Comenge Sanchez-Real as a director of the Company Management For For  
6. Re-election of Irial Finan as a director of the Company Management For For  
7. Re-election of Damian Gammell as a director of the Company Management For For  
8. Re-election of Alfonso Libano Daurella as a director of the Company Management For For  
9. Re-election of Mario Rotllant Sola as a director of the Company Management For For  
10. Reappointment of the Auditor Management For For  
11. Remuneration of the Auditor Management For For  
12. Political Donations Management For For  
13. Authority to allot new shares Management For For  
14. Waiver of mandatory offer provisions set out in Rule 9 of the Takeover Code Management For For  
15. Authority to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For  
16. Authority to purchase own shares on market Management For For  
17. Authority to purchase own shares off market Management For For  
18. Notice period for general meetings other than AGM Management For For  
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
Security 776696106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ROP   Meeting Date 04-Jun-2018
ISIN US7766961061   Agenda 934812391 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Shellye L. Archambeau   For For  
    2 Amy Woods Brinkley   For For  
    3 John F. Fort, III   For For  
    4 Brian D. Jellison   For For  
    5 Robert D. Johnson   For For  
    6 Robert E. Knowling, Jr.   For For  
    7 Wilbur J. Prezzano   For For  
    8 Laura G. Thatcher   For For  
    9 Richard F. Wallman   For For  
    10 Christopher Wright   For For  
2. To consider, on a non-binding advisory basis, a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.  
Security 192446102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CTSH   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US1924461023   Agenda 934795141 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy S. Atkins Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Maureen Breakiron-Evans Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Jonathan Chadwick Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: John M. Dineen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Francisco D'Souza Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: John N. Fox, Jr. Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: John E. Klein Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Leo S. Mackay, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael Patsalos-Fox Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Joseph M. Velli Management For For  
2. Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company's 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management For For  
5a. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending the Company's By-laws. Management For For  
5b. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Removing directors. Management For For  
5c. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. Management For For  
6. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to permit stockholder action by written consent. Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to lower the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special meeting. Shareholder Against For  
EQUINIX, INC.  
Security 29444U700   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EQIX   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US29444U7000   Agenda 934802516 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Thomas Bartlett   For For  
    2 Nanci Caldwell   For For  
    3 Gary Hromadko   For For  
    4 Scott Kriens   For For  
    5 William Luby   For For  
    6 Irving Lyons, III   For For  
    7 Christopher Paisley   For For  
    8 Peter Van Camp   For For  
2. To approve by a non-binding advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal related proxy access reform. Shareholder Against For  
GARMIN LTD  
Security H2906T109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GRMN   Meeting Date 08-Jun-2018
ISIN CH0114405324   Agenda 934795090 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Election of Andrew Etkind as ad hoc Chairman of the Meeting Management For For  
2. Approval of Garmin Ltd.'s 2017 Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements of Garmin Ltd. for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 and the statutory financial statements of Garmin Ltd. for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Management For For  
3. Approval of the appropriation of available earnings Management For For  
4. Approval of the payment of a cash dividend in the aggregate amount of US $2.12 per outstanding share out of Garmin Ltd.'s general reserve from capital contribution in four equal installments Management For For  
5. Discharge of the members of the Board of Directors and the members of Executive Management from liability for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 Management For For  
6A. Re-election of Director: Min H. Kao Management For For  
6B. Re-election of Director: Joseph J. Hartnett Management For For  
6C. Re-election of Director: Charles W. Peffer Management For For  
6D. Re-election of Director: Clifton A. Pemble Management For For  
6E. Re-election of Director: Rebecca R. Tilden Management For For  
6F. Election of Director: Jonathan C. Burrell Management For For  
7. Re-election of Min H. Kao as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term extending until completion of the next annual general meeting Management For For  
8A. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Joseph J. Hartnett Management For For  
8B. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Charles W. Peffer Management For For  
8C. Re-election of Compensation Committee Member: Rebecca R. Tilden Management For For  
8D. Election of Compensation Committee Member: Jonathan C. Burrell Management For For  
9. Re-election of the law firm of Reiss+Preuss LLP as independent voting rights representative for a term extending until completion of the next annual general meeting Management For For  
10 Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Garmin Ltd.'s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal year and re-election of Ernst & Young Ltd as Garmin Ltd.'s statutory auditor for another one-year term Management For For  
11. Advisory vote on executive compensation Management For For  
12. Binding vote to approve Fiscal Year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation for the Executive Management Management For For  
13. Binding vote to approve maximum aggregate compensation for the Board of Directors for the period between the 2018 Annual General Meeting and the 2019 Annual General Meeting Management For For  
14. Amendment of Articles of Association as to persons who can act as chairman of general meetings Management For For  
15. Amendment of Articles of Association to add authorized share capital Management For For  
16. Any new or modified agenda items (other than those in the invitation to the meeting and the proxy statement) or new or modified proposals or motions with respect to those agenda items set forth in the invitation to the meeting and the proxy statement that may be properly put forth before the Annual General Meeting Management For For  
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.  
Security 02376R102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AAL   Meeting Date 13-Jun-2018
ISIN US02376R1023   Agenda 934808241 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: James F. Albaugh Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jeffrey D. Benjamin Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: John T. Cahill Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Embler Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Matthew J. Hart Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Alberto Ibarguen Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Richard C. Kraemer Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Susan D. Kronick Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Martin H. Nesbitt Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Denise M. O'Leary Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: W. Douglas Parker Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Ray M. Robinson Management For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of American Airlines Group Inc. for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. A proposal to consider and approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, executive compensation of American Airlines Group Inc. as disclosed in the proxy statement. Management For For  
4. A proposal to amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to enable stockholders who hold at least 20% of the outstanding common stock of American Airlines Group Inc. to call special meetings. Management For For  
5. A shareholder proposal to enable stockholders who hold at least 10% of the outstanding common stock of American Airlines Group Inc. to call special meetings. Shareholder Against For  
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.  
Security 247361702   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DAL   Meeting Date 29-Jun-2018
ISIN US2473617023   Agenda 934822520 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Edward H. Bastian Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Francis S. Blake Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Daniel A. Carp Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ashton B. Carter Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: David G. DeWalt Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: William H. Easter III Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Michael P. Huerta Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jeanne P. Jackson Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: George N. Mattson Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Douglas R. Ralph Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Sergio A.L. Rial Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Kathy N. Waller Management For For  
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Delta's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Delta's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
INTERXION HOLDING N V  
Security N47279109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol INXN   Meeting Date 29-Jun-2018
ISIN NL0009693779   Agenda 934847988 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. To adopt the Dutch statutory annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
2. To discharge the members of the Board from certain liabilities for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
3. To re-appoint Rob Ruijter as Non-Executive Director. Management For For  
4. To appoint David Lister as Non-Executive Director. Management For For  
5. To award restricted shares to our Non-Executive Directors. Management For For  
6. To award performance shares to our Executive Director. Management For For  
7. Designate the Board for 18 months to issue shares and to grant rights to subscribe for shares in the share capital of the Company for up to 2,441, 601 shares of the Company's employee incentive schemes Management For For  
8. Designate the Board to restrict or exclude pre-emption rights when issuing shares in relation to employee incentive schemes. Management For For  
9. Designate the Board for 18 months to issue shares and to grant rights to subscribe for up to 10% of the current issued share capital of the Company for general corporate purposes. Management For For  
10. Designate the Board to restrict or exclude pre-emption rights in relation to the issuance of shares representing up to 10% of the current issued share capital of the Company for general corporate purposes. Management For For  
11. To appoint KPMG Accountants N.V. to audit the annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  

 

 

 

Ave Maria Growth Fund

PROXY VOTING RECORD

July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

 

Investment Company Report
PRAXAIR, INC.  
Security 74005P104   Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol PX   Meeting Date 27-Sep-2017
ISIN US74005P1049   Agenda 934669574 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2017, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG PRAXAIR, INC., LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LINDE PLC (F/K/A ZAMALIGHT PLC), ZAMALIGHT HOLDCO LLC AND ZAMALIGHT SUBCO, INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY. Management For For  
2. DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES CREATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF THE SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF LINDE PLC TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF LINDE PLC. Management For For  
3. COMPENSATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION THAT MAY BECOME PAYABLE TO PRAXAIR, INC.'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Management For For  
4. SHAREHOLDER ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE PRAXAIR SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO (1) SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT, BASED ON THE TABULATED VOTES, THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROPOSALS AND/OR (2) HOLD THE SPECIAL MEETING ON A DATE THAT IS NO LATER THAN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXPIRATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT, IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH DATE OF EXPIRATION IS EXTENDED. Management For For  
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.  
Security 11133T103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BR   Meeting Date 16-Nov-2017
ISIN US11133T1034   Agenda 934685287 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA L. CARTER Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. DALY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. DUELKS Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HAVILAND Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRETT A. KELLER Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART R. LEVINE Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAURA A. MARKUS Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. PERNA Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN J. WEBER Management For For  
2) ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (THE SAY ON PAY VOTE). Management For For  
3) ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING THE SAY ON PAY VOTE (THE FREQUENCY VOTE). Management 2 Years Against  
4) TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. Management For For  
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.  
Security 257651109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DCI   Meeting Date 17-Nov-2017
ISIN US2576511099   Agenda 934683827 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 TOD E. CARPENTER   For For  
    2 PILAR CRUZ   For For  
    3 AJITA G. RAJENDRA   For For  
2. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
3. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 2 Years Against  
4. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2018. Management For For  
SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC.  
Security 811065101   Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol SNI   Meeting Date 17-Nov-2017
ISIN US8110651010   Agenda 934693412 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 30, 2017, AS MAY BE AMENDED, AMONG SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC., AN OHIO CORPORATION ("SCRIPPS"), DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION ("DISCOVERY") AND SKYLIGHT MERGER SUB, INC., AN OHIO CORPORATION AND A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF DISCOVERY ("MERGER SUB"), PURSUANT TO WHICH MERGER SUB WILL BE MERGED WITH AND INTO SCRIPPS, WITH SCRIPPS SURVIVING AS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF DISCOVERY (THE "MERGER"). Management For For  
2. APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) BASIS, CERTAIN COMPENSATION THAT WILL OR MAY BE PAID BY SCRIPPS TO ITS NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER. Management For For  
3. APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SCRIPPS SPECIAL MEETING IF NECESSARY TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE ITEM 1 AT THE TIME OF THE SCRIPPS SPECIAL MEETING OR IF A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT AT THE SCRIPPS SPECIAL MEETING. Management For For  
MEDTRONIC PLC  
Security G5960L103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDT   Meeting Date 08-Dec-2017
ISIN IE00BTN1Y115   Agenda 934690959 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. ANDERSON Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT C. DONNELLY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL HOGAN III Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OMAR ISHRAK Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY A. JACKSON, PH.D. Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL O. LEAVITT Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. LENEHAN Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH NABEL, M.D. Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENISE M. O'LEARY Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For  
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. POZEN Management For For  
2. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION (A "SAY-ON-PAY" VOTE). Management For For  
4. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE MEDTRONIC PLC AMENDED AND RESTATED 2013 STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
COPART, INC.  
Security 217204106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CPRT   Meeting Date 08-Dec-2017
ISIN US2172041061   Agenda 934698753 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1.1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIS J. JOHNSON Management For For  
1.2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. JAYSON ADAIR Management For For  
1.3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATT BLUNT Management For For  
1.4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN D. COHAN Management For For  
1.5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL J. ENGLANDER Management For For  
1.6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. MEEKS Management For For  
1.7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VINCENT W. MITZ Management For For  
1.8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS N. TRYFOROS Management For For  
2. ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) STOCKHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY-ON-PAY VOTE). Management For For  
3. ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) STOCKHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (SAY-WHEN-ON-PAY VOTE). Management 2 Years Against  
4. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2018. Management For For  
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.  
Security 553530106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MSM   Meeting Date 25-Jan-2018
ISIN US5535301064   Agenda 934712870 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 MITCHELL JACOBSON   For For  
    2 ERIK GERSHWIND   For For  
    3 JONATHAN BYRNES   For For  
    4 ROGER FRADIN   For For  
    5 LOUISE GOESER   For For  
    6 MICHAEL KAUFMANN   For For  
    7 DENIS KELLY   For For  
    8 STEVEN PALADINO   For For  
    9 PHILIP PELLER   For For  
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
4. TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE PREFERRED FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 2 Years Against  
VISA INC.  
Security 92826C839   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol V   Meeting Date 30-Jan-2018
ISIN US92826C8394   Agenda 934712161 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD A. CARNEY Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY B. CRANSTON Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNANDEZ-CARBAJAL Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY A. HOFFMAN Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED F. KELLY, JR. Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. LUNDGREN Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A.C. SWAINSON Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAYNARD G. WEBB, JR. Management For For  
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR. Management For For  
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.  
Security 773903109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ROK   Meeting Date 06-Feb-2018
ISIN US7739031091   Agenda 934714292 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
A DIRECTOR Management      
    1 BETTY C. ALEWINE   For For  
    2 J. PHILLIP HOLLOMAN   For For  
    3 LAWRENCE D. KINGSLEY   For For  
    4 LISA A. PAYNE   For For  
B TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For  
C TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
ACCENTURE PLC  
Security G1151C101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ACN   Meeting Date 07-Feb-2018
ISIN IE00B4BNMY34   Agenda 934714886 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JAIME ARDILA Management For For  
1B. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. GIANCARLO Management For For  
1C. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT HAINER Management For For  
1D. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER Management For For  
1E. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: NANCY MCKINSTRY Management For For  
1F. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE NANTERME Management For For  
1G. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GILLES C. PELISSON Management For For  
1H. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. PRICE Management For For  
1I. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For  
1J. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: FRANK K. TANG Management For For  
1K. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: TRACEY T. TRAVIS Management For For  
2. TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ACCENTURE PLC 2010 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2010 SIP") TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE. Management For For  
4. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP ("KPMG") AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF ACCENTURE AND TO AUTHORIZE, IN A BINDING VOTE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE KPMG'S REMUNERATION. Management For For  
5. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
6. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPT-OUT OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
7. TO DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH ACCENTURE CAN RE-ALLOT SHARES THAT IT ACQUIRES AS TREASURY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
8. TO APPROVE AN INTERNAL MERGER TRANSACTION. Management For For  
9. TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO NO LONGER REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN INTERNAL TRANSACTIONS. Management For For  
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.  
Security 92220P105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VAR   Meeting Date 08-Feb-2018
ISIN US92220P1057   Agenda 934715232 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 JOSE BASELGA   For For  
    2 SUSAN L. BOSTROM   For For  
    3 JUDY BRUNER   For For  
    4 JEAN-LUC BUTEL   For For  
    5 REGINA E. DUGAN   For For  
    6 R. ANDREW ECKERT   For For  
    7 TIMOTHY E. GUERTIN   For For  
    8 DAVID J. ILLINGWORTH   For For  
    9 DOW R. WILSON   For For  
2. TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE THE VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN. Management For For  
4. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. Management For For  
AUTONATION, INC.  
Security 05329W102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AN   Meeting Date 19-Apr-2018
ISIN US05329W1027   Agenda 934732199 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Mike Jackson Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Rick L. Burdick Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Tomago Collins Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: David B. Edelson Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Robert R. Grusky Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Kaveh Khosrowshahi Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Michael Larson Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: G. Mike Mikan Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Alison H. Rosenthal Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Jacqueline A. Travisano Management For For  
2. Ratification of the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3. Adoption of stockholder proposal regarding an independent Board chairman. Shareholder Against For  
VF CORPORATION  
Security 918204108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VFC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US9182041080   Agenda 934736072 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard T. Carucci   For For  
    2 Juliana L. Chugg   For For  
    3 Benno Dorer   For For  
    4 Mark S. Hoplamazian   For For  
    5 Laura W. Lang   For For  
    6 W. Alan McCollough   For For  
    7 W. Rodney McMullen   For For  
    8 Clarence Otis, Jr.   For For  
    9 Steven E. Rendle   For For  
    10 Carol L. Roberts   For For  
    11 Matthew J. Shattock   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 transition period and for the 2019 fiscal year. Management For For  
MOODY'S CORPORATION  
Security 615369105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MCO   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6153691059   Agenda 934738646 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Basil L. Anderson Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jorge A. Bermudez Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Vincent A. Forlenza Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kathryn M. Hill Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Henry A. McKinnell, Jr., Ph.D. Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Leslie F. Seidman Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Bruce Van Saun Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory resolution approving executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal to revise clawback policy. Shareholder Against For  
ROLLINS, INC.  
Security 775711104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ROL   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US7757111049   Agenda 934755325 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Gary W. Rollins   For For  
    2 Larry L. Prince   For For  
    3 Pamela R. Rollins   For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve the 2018 Stock Incentive Plan. Management For For  
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED  
Security 882508104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TXN   Meeting Date 26-Apr-2018
ISIN US8825081040   Agenda 934736957 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: R. W. Babb, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: M. A. Blinn Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: T. M. Bluedorn Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: D. A. Carp Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: J. F. Clark Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: C. S. Cox Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: B. T. Crutcher Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: J. M. Hobby Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: R. Kirk Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: P. H. Patsley Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: R. E. Sanchez Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: R. K. Templeton Management For For  
2. Board proposal regarding advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. Board proposal to approve the Texas Instruments 2018 Director Compensation Plan. Management For For  
4. Board proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
GRACO INC.  
Security 384109104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GGG   Meeting Date 27-Apr-2018
ISIN US3841091040   Agenda 934740083 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: William J. Carroll Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Jack W. Eugster Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: R. William Van Sant Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Emily C. White Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Management For For  
ECOLAB INC.  
Security 278865100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ECL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US2788651006   Agenda 934742378 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Douglas M. Baker, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Barbara J. Beck Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Leslie S. Biller Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Carl M. Casale Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Stephen I. Chazen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Jeffrey M. Ettinger Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Michael Larson Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: David W. MacLennan Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Tracy B. McKibben Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Victoria J. Reich Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Suzanne M. Vautrinot Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: John J. Zillmer Management For For  
2. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the current year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation of executives disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal regarding the threshold to call special stockholder meetings, if properly presented. Shareholder Against For  
HEXCEL CORPORATION  
Security 428291108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HXL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US4282911084   Agenda 934743130 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nick L. Stanage Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Joel S. Beckman Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Lynn Brubaker Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Jeffrey C. Campbell Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Cynthia M. Egnotovich Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: W. Kim Foster Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas A. Gendron Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Graves Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Guy C. Hachey Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: David L. Pugh Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Catherine A. Suever Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve 2017 executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
3M COMPANY  
Security 88579Y101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MMM   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US88579Y1010   Agenda 934745920 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Sondra L. Barbour Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Thomas "Tony" K. Brown Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David B. Dillon Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael L. Eskew Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Herbert L. Henkel Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy E. Hood Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Muhtar Kent Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Edward M. Liddy Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gregory R. Page Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael F. Roman Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Inge G. Thulin Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Patricia A. Woertz Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal on special shareholder meetings. Shareholder Against For  
5. Stockholder proposal on setting target amounts for CEO compensation. Shareholder Against For  
EXPEDITORS INT'L OF WASHINGTON, INC.  
Security 302130109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EXPD   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US3021301094   Agenda 934758321 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Robert R. Wright Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Glenn M. Alger Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: James M. DuBois Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mark A. Emmert Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Diane H. Gulyas Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Richard B. McCune Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Alain Monie Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jeffrey S. Musser Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Liane J. Pelletier Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Tay Yoshitani Management For For  
2. Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
4. Shareholder Proposal: Link Executive Compensation to Sustainability Performance Shareholder Against For  
5. Shareholder Proposal: Enhanced Shareholder Proxy Access Shareholder Against For  
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.  
Security 67103H107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ORLY   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US67103H1077   Agenda 934762267 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: David O'Reilly Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Larry O'Reilly Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Rosalie O'Reilly Wooten Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Greg Henslee Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Jay D. Burchfield Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Thomas T. Hendrickson Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: John R. Murphy Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Dana M. Perlman Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Ronald Rashkow Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP, as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal entitled "Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement." Shareholder Against For  
AMETEK INC.  
Security 031100100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AME   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US0311001004   Agenda 934769766 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Elizabeth R. Varet Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Dennis K. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of AMETEK, Inc. named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.  
Security 911312106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UPS   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US9113121068   Agenda 934744005 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a) Election of Director: David P. Abney Management For For  
1b) Election of Director: Rodney C. Adkins Management For For  
1c) Election of Director: Michael J. Burns Management For For  
1d) Election of Director: William R. Johnson Management For For  
1e) Election of Director: Candace Kendle Management For For  
1f) Election of Director: Ann M. Livermore Management For For  
1g) Election of Director: Rudy H.P. Markham Management For For  
1h) Election of Director: Franck J. Moison Management For For  
1i) Election of Director: Clark T. Randt, Jr. Management For For  
1j) Election of Director: Christiana Smith Shi Management For For  
1k) Election of Director: John T. Stankey Management For For  
1l) Election of Director: Carol B. Tome Management For For  
1m) Election of Director: Kevin M. Warsh Management For For  
2. To approve the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as UPS's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. To prepare an annual report on lobbying activities. Shareholder Against For  
5. To reduce the voting power of class A stock from 10 votes per share to one vote per share. Shareholder Against For  
6. To integrate sustainability metrics into executive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION  
Security 808513105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SCHW   Meeting Date 15-May-2018
ISIN US8085131055   Agenda 934762990 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Walter W. Bettinger II Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Joan T. Dea Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Christopher V. Dodds Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mark A. Goldfarb Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Charles A. Ruffel Management For For  
2. Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation Management For For  
4. Approval of 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated Management For For  
5. Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws to adopt a proxy access bylaw for director nominations by stockholders Management For For  
6. Stockholder Proposal requesting annual disclosure of EEO-1 data Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder Proposal requesting disclosure of the company's political contributions and expenditures, recipients, and related policies and procedures Shareholder Against For  
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.  
Security 98956P102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ZBH   Meeting Date 15-May-2018
ISIN US98956P1021   Agenda 934766190 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Christopher B. Begley Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy J. Bernard Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Gail K. Boudreaux Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Farrell Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Larry C. Glasscock Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Robert A. Hagemann Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Bryan C. Hanson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Michael W. Michelson Management For For  
2. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay) Management For For  
COLFAX CORPORATION  
Security 194014106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CFX   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN US1940141062   Agenda 934773119 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Mitchell P. Rales Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Matthew L. Trerotola Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Patrick W. Allender Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Thomas S. Gayner Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Rhonda L. Jordan Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: A. Clayton Perfall Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Didier Teirlinck Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Rajiv Vinnakota Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Sharon Wienbar Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
ANSYS, INC.  
Security 03662Q105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ANSS   Meeting Date 18-May-2018
ISIN US03662Q1058   Agenda 934762065 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Guy E. Dubois Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Alec D. Gallimore Management For For  
2. The ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
3. The compensation of our named executive officers, to be voted on a non-binding, advisory basis. Management For For  
CERNER CORPORATION  
Security 156782104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CERN   Meeting Date 18-May-2018
ISIN US1567821046   Agenda 934764425 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Clifford W. Illig Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Cerner Corporation for 2018. Management For For  
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of our Named Executive Officers. Management For For  
AMGEN INC.  
Security 031162100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AMGN   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US0311621009   Agenda 934775101 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Dr. Wanda M. Austin Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Bradway Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Dr. Brian J. Druker Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Eckert Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Mr. Greg C. Garland Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Mr. Fred Hassan Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Dr. Rebecca M. Henderson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Mr. Frank C. Herringer Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Mr. Charles M. Holley, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Dr. Tyler Jacks Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Ms. Ellen J. Kullman Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Dr. R. Sanders Williams Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal for an annual report on the extent to which risks related to public concern over drug pricing strategies are integrated into our executive incentive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
ROSS STORES, INC.  
Security 778296103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ROST   Meeting Date 23-May-2018
ISIN US7782961038   Agenda 934766479 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a) Election of Director: Michael Balmuth Management For For  
1b) Election of Director: K. Gunnar Bjorklund Management For For  
1c) Election of Director: Michael J. Bush Management For For  
1d) Election of Director: Norman A. Ferber Management For For  
1e) Election of Director: Sharon D. Garrett Management For For  
1f) Election of Director: Stephen D. Milligan Management For For  
1g) Election of Director: George P. Orban Management For For  
1h) Election of Director: Michael O'Sullivan Management For For  
1i) Election of Director: Lawrence S. Peiros Management For For  
1j) Election of Director: Gregory L. Quesnel Management For For  
1k) Election of Director: Barbara Rentler Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve the resolution on the compensation of the named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 2, 2019. Management For For  
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION  
Security 531229870   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FWONA   Meeting Date 23-May-2018
ISIN US5312298707   Agenda 934800726 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Brian M. Deevy   For For  
    2 Gregory B. Maffei   For For  
    3 Andrea L. Wong   For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. The say-on-pay proposal, to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
4. The say-on-frequency proposal, to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency at which stockholders are provided an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. Management 2 Years Against  
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION  
Security 531229706   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BATRA   Meeting Date 23-May-2018
ISIN US5312297063   Agenda 934800726 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Brian M. Deevy   For For  
    2 Gregory B. Maffei   For For  
    3 Andrea L. Wong   For For  
2. A proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. The say-on-pay proposal, to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
4. The say-on-frequency proposal, to approve, on an advisory basis, the frequency at which stockholders are provided an advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. Management 2 Years Against  
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 548661107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol LOW   Meeting Date 01-Jun-2018
ISIN US5486611073   Agenda 934787245 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Raul Alvarez   For For  
    2 David H. Batchelder   For For  
    3 Angela F. Braly   For For  
    4 Sandra B. Cochran   For For  
    5 Laurie Z. Douglas   For For  
    6 Richard W. Dreiling   For For  
    7 Marshall O. Larsen   For For  
    8 James H. Morgan   For For  
    9 Robert A. Niblock   For For  
    10 Brian C. Rogers   For For  
    11 Bertram L. Scott   For For  
    12 Lisa W. Wardell   For For  
    13 Eric C. Wiseman   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve Lowe's named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2017. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Lowe's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018. Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal to reduce the threshold to call special shareholder meetings to 10% of outstanding shares. Shareholder Against For  
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
Security 776696106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ROP   Meeting Date 04-Jun-2018
ISIN US7766961061   Agenda 934812391 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Shellye L. Archambeau   For For  
    2 Amy Woods Brinkley   For For  
    3 John F. Fort, III   For For  
    4 Brian D. Jellison   For For  
    5 Robert D. Johnson   For For  
    6 Robert E. Knowling, Jr.   For For  
    7 Wilbur J. Prezzano   For For  
    8 Laura G. Thatcher   For For  
    9 Richard F. Wallman   For For  
    10 Christopher Wright   For For  
2. To consider, on a non-binding advisory basis, a resolution approving the compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
FORTIVE CORPORATION  
Security 34959J108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FTV   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US34959J1088   Agenda 934787219 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Class II Director: Feroz Dewan Management For For  
1B. Election of Class II Director: James Lico Management For For  
2. To ratify the selection of Ernst and Young LLP as Fortive's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. To approve on an advisory basis Fortive's named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
4. To approve the Fortive Corporation 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. Management Against Against  
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.  
Security 192446102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CTSH   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US1924461023   Agenda 934795141 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy S. Atkins Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Maureen Breakiron-Evans Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Jonathan Chadwick Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: John M. Dineen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Francisco D'Souza Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: John N. Fox, Jr. Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: John E. Klein Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Leo S. Mackay, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael Patsalos-Fox Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Joseph M. Velli Management For For  
2. Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company's 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management For For  
5a. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending the Company's By-laws. Management For For  
5b. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Removing directors. Management For For  
5c. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. Management For For  
6. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to permit stockholder action by written consent. Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to lower the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special meeting. Shareholder Against For  
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 872540109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TJX   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US8725401090   Agenda 934805752 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Alan M. Bennett Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David T. Ching Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ernie Herrman Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Michael F. Hines Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy B. Lane Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Carol Meyrowitz Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jackwyn L. Nemerov Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: John F. O'Brien Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Willow B. Shire Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as TJX's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2019 Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of TJX's executive compensation (the say-on- pay vote) Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal for a report on compensation disparities based on race, gender, or ethnicity Shareholder Against For  
5. Shareholder proposal for amending TJX's clawback policy Shareholder Against For  
6. Shareholder proposal for a supply chain policy on prison labor Shareholder Against For  
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.  
Security 09857L108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BKNG   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US09857L1089   Agenda 934800687 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Timothy M. Armstrong   For For  
    2 Jeffery H. Boyd   For For  
    3 Jeffrey E. Epstein   For For  
    4 Glenn D. Fogel   For For  
    5 Mirian Graddick-Weir   For For  
    6 James M. Guyette   For For  
    7 Robert J. Mylod, Jr.   For For  
    8 Charles H. Noski   For For  
    9 Nancy B. Peretsman   For For  
    10 Nicholas J. Read   For For  
    11 Thomas E. Rothman   For For  
    12 Craig W. Rydin   For For  
    13 Lynn M. Vojvodich   For For  
2. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve 2017 Executive Compensation. Management For For  
4. Vote to Approve Amendments to the Company's 1999 Omnibus Plan. Management Against Against  
5. Stockholder Proposal requesting that the Company adopt a policy that the Chairperson of the Board must be an independent director. Shareholder Against For  
EQUINIX, INC.  
Security 29444U700   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EQIX   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US29444U7000   Agenda 934802516 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Thomas Bartlett   For For  
    2 Nanci Caldwell   For For  
    3 Gary Hromadko   For For  
    4 Scott Kriens   For For  
    5 William Luby   For For  
    6 Irving Lyons, III   For For  
    7 Christopher Paisley   For For  
    8 Peter Van Camp   For For  
2. To approve by a non-binding advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal related proxy access reform. Shareholder Against For  
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED  
Security 57636Q104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MA   Meeting Date 26-Jun-2018
ISIN US57636Q1040   Agenda 934814535 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of director: Richard Haythornthwaite Management For For  
1b. Election of director: Ajay Banga Management For For  
1c. Election of director: Silvio Barzi Management For For  
1d. Election of director: David R. Carlucci Management For For  
1e. Election of director: Richard K. Davis Management For For  
1f. Election of director: Steven J. Freiberg Management For For  
1g. Election of director: Julius Genachowski Management For For  
1h. Election of director: Choon Phong Goh Management For For  
1i. Election of director: Merit E. Janow Management For For  
1j. Election of director: Nancy Karch Management For For  
1k. Election of director: Oki Matsumoto Management For For  
1l. Election of director: Rima Qureshi Management For For  
1m. Election of director: Jose Octavio Reyes Lagunes Management For For  
1n. Election of director: Jackson Tai Management For For  
2. Advisory approval of Mastercard's executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Mastercard for 2018 Management For For  

 

 

 

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Investment Company Report
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED  
Security 595017104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MCHP   Meeting Date 22-Aug-2017
ISIN US5950171042   Agenda 934658949 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE SANGHI Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW W. CHAPMAN Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. DAY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ESTHER L. JOHNSON Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WADE F. MEYERCORD Management For For  
2. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF MICROCHIP'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO (I) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 6,000,000, (II) RE- APPROVE THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND (III) MAKE CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES AS SET FORTH IN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
3. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MICROCHIP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON- BINDING) BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVES. Management For For  
5. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY (NON- BINDING) BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVES. Management 1 Year For  
DIAGEO PLC  
Security 25243Q205   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DEO   Meeting Date 20-Sep-2017
ISIN US25243Q2057   Agenda 934668382 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2017. Management For For  
2. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2017. Management For For  
3. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY 2017. Management For For  
4. DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For  
5. RE-ELECTION OF PB BRUZELIUS AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
6. RE-ELECTION OF LORD DAVIES AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
7. RE-ELECTION OF J FERRAN AS A DIRECTOR. (NOMINATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
8. RE-ELECTION OF HO KWONPING AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
9. RE-ELECTION OF BD HOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
10. RE-ELECTION OF NS MENDELSOHN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
11. RE-ELECTION OF IM MENEZES AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
12. RE-ELECTION OF KA MIKELLS AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE) Management For For  
13. RE-ELECTION OF AJH STEWART AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
14. RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
15. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
16. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES. Management For For  
17. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For  
18. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES. Management For For  
19. AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE IN THE EU. Management For For  
20. ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2017 SHARE VALUE PLAN. Management For For  
PRAXAIR, INC.  
Security 74005P104   Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol PX   Meeting Date 27-Sep-2017
ISIN US74005P1049   Agenda 934669574 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2017, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG PRAXAIR, INC., LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LINDE PLC (F/K/A ZAMALIGHT PLC), ZAMALIGHT HOLDCO LLC AND ZAMALIGHT SUBCO, INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY. Management For For  
2. DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES CREATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF THE SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF LINDE PLC TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF LINDE PLC. Management For For  
3. COMPENSATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION THAT MAY BECOME PAYABLE TO PRAXAIR, INC.'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Management For For  
4. SHAREHOLDER ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE PRAXAIR SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO (1) SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT, BASED ON THE TABULATED VOTES, THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROPOSALS AND/OR (2) HOLD THE SPECIAL MEETING ON A DATE THAT IS NO LATER THAN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXPIRATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT, IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH DATE OF EXPIRATION IS EXTENDED. Management For For  
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC.  
Security 749685103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RPM   Meeting Date 05-Oct-2017
ISIN US7496851038   Agenda 934671795 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 JULIE A. LAGACY   For For  
    2 ROBERT A. LIVINGSTON   For For  
    3 FREDERICK R. NANCE   For For  
    4 WILLIAM B. SUMMERS, JR.   For For  
2. APPROVE THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
3. VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE VOTES ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management 1 Year For  
4. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For  
BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC.  
Security 11133T103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BR   Meeting Date 16-Nov-2017
ISIN US11133T1034   Agenda 934685287 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA L. CARTER Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. DALY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. DUELKS Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HAVILAND Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRETT A. KELLER Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART R. LEVINE Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAURA A. MARKUS Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. PERNA Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN J. WEBER Management For For  
2) ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (THE SAY ON PAY VOTE). Management For For  
3) ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOLDING THE SAY ON PAY VOTE (THE FREQUENCY VOTE). Management 2 Years Against  
4) TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018. Management For For  
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.  
Security 257651109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DCI   Meeting Date 17-Nov-2017
ISIN US2576511099   Agenda 934683827 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 TOD E. CARPENTER   For For  
    2 PILAR CRUZ   For For  
    3 AJITA G. RAJENDRA   For For  
2. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
3. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 2 Years Against  
4. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2018. Management For For  
MEDTRONIC PLC  
Security G5960L103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDT   Meeting Date 08-Dec-2017
ISIN IE00BTN1Y115   Agenda 934690959 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. ANDERSON Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT C. DONNELLY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL HOGAN III Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OMAR ISHRAK Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY A. JACKSON, PH.D. Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL O. LEAVITT Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. LENEHAN Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH NABEL, M.D. Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENISE M. O'LEARY Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For  
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. POZEN Management For For  
2. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION (A "SAY-ON-PAY" VOTE). Management For For  
4. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE MEDTRONIC PLC AMENDED AND RESTATED 2013 STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.  
Security 17275R102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CSCO   Meeting Date 11-Dec-2017
ISIN US17275R1023   Agenda 934694147 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY L. CHANG Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. ROBBINS Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENTON L. SAUNDERS Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST Management For For  
2. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
4. APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
5. RECOMMENDATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES. Management 2 Years Against  
6. RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2018. Management For For  
7. APPROVAL TO REQUEST AN ANNUAL REPORT RELATING TO CISCO'S LOBBYING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES. Shareholder Against For  
MSC INDUSTRIAL DIRECT CO., INC.  
Security 553530106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MSM   Meeting Date 25-Jan-2018
ISIN US5535301064   Agenda 934712870 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 MITCHELL JACOBSON   For For  
    2 ERIK GERSHWIND   For For  
    3 JONATHAN BYRNES   For For  
    4 ROGER FRADIN   For For  
    5 LOUISE GOESER   For For  
    6 MICHAEL KAUFMANN   For For  
    7 DENIS KELLY   For For  
    8 STEVEN PALADINO   For For  
    9 PHILIP PELLER   For For  
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
4. TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE PREFERRED FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management 2 Years Against  
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC  
Security G51502105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol JCI   Meeting Date 07-Mar-2018
ISIN IE00BY7QL619   Agenda 934721211 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of director: Michael E. Daniels Management For For  
1B. Election of director: W. Roy Dunbar Management For For  
1C. Election of director: Brian Duperreault Management For For  
1D. Election of director: Gretchen R. Haggerty Management For For  
1E. Election of director: Simone Menne Management For For  
1F. Election of director: George R. Oliver Management For For  
1G. Election of director: Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena Management For For  
1H. Election of director: Jurgen Tinggren Management For For  
1I. Election of director: Mark Vergnano Management For For  
1J. Election of director: R. David Yost Management For For  
1K. Election of director: John D. Young Management For For  
2.A To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditors of the Company. Management For For  
2.B To authorize the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set the auditors' remuneration. Management For For  
3. To authorize the Company and/or any subsidiary of the Company to make market purchases of Company shares. Management For For  
4. To determine the price range at which the Company can re-allot shares that it holds as treasury shares (Special Resolution). Management For For  
5. To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. Management For For  
6. To approve the Directors' authority to allot shares up to approximately 33% of issued share capital. Management For For  
7. To approve the waiver of statutory pre-emption rights with respect to up to 5% of issued share capital (Special Resolution). Management For For  
8.A To approve the reduction of Company capital (Special Resolution). Management For For  
8.B To approve a clarifying amendment to the Company's Articles of Association to facilitate the capital reduction (Special Resolution). Management For For  
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)  
Security 806857108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SLB   Meeting Date 04-Apr-2018
ISIN AN8068571086   Agenda 934735246 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Peter L.S. Currie Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Miguel M. Galuccio Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: V. Maureen Kempston Darkes Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Paal Kibsgaard Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Nikolay Kudryavtsev Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Helge Lund Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Michael E. Marks Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Indra K. Nooyi Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Lubna S. Olayan Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Leo Rafael Reif Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Henri Seydoux Management For For  
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To report on the course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017; and approve our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017; our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017; and our Board of Directors' declarations of dividends in 2017, as reflected in our 2017 Annual Report to Stockholders. Management For For  
4. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for 2018. Management For For  
5. To approve amended and restated French Sub Plan for purposes of qualification under French Law. Management For For  
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION  
Security 064058100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BK   Meeting Date 10-Apr-2018
ISIN US0640581007   Agenda 934742671 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Steven D. Black Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Linda Z. Cook Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Joseph J. Echevarria Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Edward P. Garden Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Goldstein Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: John M. Hinshaw Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Edmund F. Kelly Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jennifer B. Morgan Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Mark A. Nordenberg Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Elizabeth E. Robinson Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Charles W. Scharf Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Samuel C. Scott III Management For For  
2. Advisory resolution to approve the 2017 compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal regarding written consent. Shareholder Against For  
5. Stockholder proposal regarding a proxy voting review report. Shareholder Against For  
U.S. BANCORP  
Security 902973304   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol USB   Meeting Date 17-Apr-2018
ISIN US9029733048   Agenda 934735296 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARNER L. BAXTER Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW CECERE Management For For  
1D. Election of director: Arthur D. Collins, Jr. Management For For  
1E. Election of director: Kimberly J. Harris Management For For  
1F. Election of director: Roland A. Hernandez Management For For  
1G. Election of director: Doreen Woo Ho Management For For  
1H. Election of director: Olivia F. Kirtley Management For For  
1I. Election of director: Karen S. Lynch Management For For  
1J. Election of director: Richard P. McKenney Management For For  
1K. Election of director: David B. O'Maley Management For For  
1L. Election of director: O'dell M. Owens, M.D., M.P.H. Management For For  
1M. Election of director: Craig D. Schnuck Management For For  
1N. Election of director: Scott W. Wine Management For For  
2. The ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent auditor for the 2018 fiscal year. Management For For  
3. An advisory vote to approve the compensation of our executives disclosed in the proxy statement. Management For For  
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP  
Security 316773100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FITB   Meeting Date 17-Apr-2018
ISIN US3167731005   Agenda 934735448 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nicholas K. Akins Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: B. Evan Bayh III Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Jorge L. Benitez Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Katherine B. Blackburn Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Emerson L. Brumback Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Jerry W. Burris Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Greg D. Carmichael Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Gary R. Heminger Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Jewell D. Hoover Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Eileen A. Mallesch Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Michael B. McCallister Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Marsha C. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the independent external audit firm for company for 2018. Management For For  
3. An advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote to determine whether the vote on the Compensation of the Company's executives will occur every 1, 2 or 3 years. Management 2 Years Against  
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.  
Security 693475105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PNC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6934751057   Agenda 934732961 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Charles E. Bunch Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Debra A. Cafaro Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: William S. Demchak Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Andrew T. Feldstein Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Daniel R. Hesse Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Richard B. Kelson Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Linda R. Medler Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Martin Pfinsgraff Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Donald J. Shepard Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Michael J. Ward Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Gregory D. Wasson Management For For  
2. RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS PNC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2018. Management For For  
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. Management For For  
VF CORPORATION  
Security 918204108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VFC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US9182041080   Agenda 934736072 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard T. Carucci   For For  
    2 Juliana L. Chugg   For For  
    3 Benno Dorer   For For  
    4 Mark S. Hoplamazian   For For  
    5 Laura W. Lang   For For  
    6 W. Alan McCollough   For For  
    7 W. Rodney McMullen   For For  
    8 Clarence Otis, Jr.   For For  
    9 Steven E. Rendle   For For  
    10 Carol L. Roberts   For For  
    11 Matthew J. Shattock   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 transition period and for the 2019 fiscal year. Management For For  
BB&T CORPORATION  
Security 054937107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BBT   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US0549371070   Agenda 934736109 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jennifer S. Banner Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: K. David Boyer, Jr. Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Anna R. Cablik Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: I. Patricia Henry Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Eric C. Kendrick Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Kelly S. King Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Louis B. Lynn, Ph.D. Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Charles A. Patton Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Nido R. Qubein Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: William J. Reuter Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Tollie W. Rich, Jr. Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Christine Sears Management For For  
1M. Election of Director: Thomas E. Skains Management For For  
1N. Election of Director: Thomas N. Thompson Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of BB&T's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3. An advisory vote to approve BB&T's executive compensation program. Management For For  
4. Approval of an amendment to BB&T's bylaws eliminating supermajority voting provisions. Management For For  
5. A shareholder proposal to decrease the percentage ownership required to call a special shareholder meeting. Shareholder Against For  
MOODY'S CORPORATION  
Security 615369105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MCO   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6153691059   Agenda 934738646 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Basil L. Anderson Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Jorge A. Bermudez Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Vincent A. Forlenza Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kathryn M. Hill Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Henry A. McKinnell, Jr., Ph.D. Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Leslie F. Seidman Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Bruce Van Saun Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory resolution approving executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal to revise clawback policy. Shareholder Against For  
EATON CORPORATION PLC  
Security G29183103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ETN   Meeting Date 25-Apr-2018
ISIN IE00B8KQN827   Agenda 934739080 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Craig Arnold Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Todd M. Bluedorn Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Christopher M. Connor Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Critelli Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Richard H. Fearon Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Charles E. Golden Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Arthur E. Johnson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Deborah L. McCoy Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gregory R. Page Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Sandra Pianalto Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Gerald B. Smith Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dorothy C. Thompson Management For For  
2. Approving the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2018 and authorizing the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set its remuneration. Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Approving a proposal to grant the Board authority to issue shares. Management For For  
5. Approving a proposal to grant the Board authority to opt out of pre-emption rights. Management For For  
6. Authorizing the Company and any subsidiary of the Company to make overseas market purchases of Company shares. Management For For  
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.  
Security 731068102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PII   Meeting Date 26-Apr-2018
ISIN US7310681025   Agenda 934736387 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: George W. Bilicic Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Annette K. Clayton Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Kevin M. Farr Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: John P. Wiehoff Management For For  
2. Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers Management For For  
GRACO INC.  
Security 384109104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol GGG   Meeting Date 27-Apr-2018
ISIN US3841091040   Agenda 934740083 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: William J. Carroll Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Jack W. Eugster Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: R. William Van Sant Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Emily C. White Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation paid to our named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement. Management For For  
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Security 254709108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DFS   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN US2547091080   Agenda 934750490 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jeffrey S. Aronin Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Mary K. Bush Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Gregory C. Case Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Candace H. Duncan Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Joseph F. Eazor Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Cynthia A. Glassman Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas G. Maheras Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Michael H. Moskow Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: David W. Nelms Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Mark A. Thierer Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Lawrence A. Weinbach Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote on a shareholder proposal regarding simple majority vote in the Company's governing documents, if properly presented. Shareholder Against For  
HEXCEL CORPORATION  
Security 428291108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HXL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US4282911084   Agenda 934743130 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nick L. Stanage Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Joel S. Beckman Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Lynn Brubaker Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Jeffrey C. Campbell Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Cynthia M. Egnotovich Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: W. Kim Foster Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas A. Gendron Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Graves Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Guy C. Hachey Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: David L. Pugh Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Catherine A. Suever Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve 2017 executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.  
Security 452308109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ITW   Meeting Date 04-May-2018
ISIN US4523081093   Agenda 934746883 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Daniel J. Brutto Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Susan Crown Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: James W. Griffith Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Jay L. Henderson Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Richard H. Lenny Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: E. Scott Santi Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: James A. Skinner Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: David B. Smith, Jr. Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Pamela B. Strobel Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Kevin M. Warren Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Anre D. Williams Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as ITW's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve compensation of ITW's named executive officers. Management For For  
4. A non-binding stockholder proposal, if presented at the meeting, to change the ownership threshold to call special meetings. Shareholder Against For  
5. A non-binding stockholder proposal, if presented at the meeting, to set Company-wide greenhouse gas emissions targets. Shareholder Against For  
3M COMPANY  
Security 88579Y101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MMM   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US88579Y1010   Agenda 934745920 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Sondra L. Barbour Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Thomas "Tony" K. Brown Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David B. Dillon Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael L. Eskew Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Herbert L. Henkel Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy E. Hood Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Muhtar Kent Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Edward M. Liddy Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gregory R. Page Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael F. Roman Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Inge G. Thulin Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Patricia A. Woertz Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal on special shareholder meetings. Shareholder Against For  
5. Stockholder proposal on setting target amounts for CEO compensation. Shareholder Against For  
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION  
Security 655844108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol NSC   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US6558441084   Agenda 934743990 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Thomas D. Bell, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Wesley G. Bush Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Daniel A. Carp Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Marcela E. Donadio Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Steven F. Leer Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Michael D. Lockhart Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Amy E. Miles Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Martin H. Nesbitt Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Jennifer F. Scanlon Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: James A. Squires Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: John R. Thompson Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as Norfolk Southern's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Approval of advisory resolution on executive compensation, as disclosed in the proxy statement for the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Management For For  
4. If properly presented at the meeting, a shareholder proposal regarding right to act by written consent. Shareholder Against For  
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.  
Security 911312106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UPS   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US9113121068   Agenda 934744005 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a) Election of Director: David P. Abney Management For For  
1b) Election of Director: Rodney C. Adkins Management For For  
1c) Election of Director: Michael J. Burns Management For For  
1d) Election of Director: William R. Johnson Management For For  
1e) Election of Director: Candace Kendle Management For For  
1f) Election of Director: Ann M. Livermore Management For For  
1g) Election of Director: Rudy H.P. Markham Management For For  
1h) Election of Director: Franck J. Moison Management For For  
1i) Election of Director: Clark T. Randt, Jr. Management For For  
1j) Election of Director: Christiana Smith Shi Management For For  
1k) Election of Director: John T. Stankey Management For For  
1l) Election of Director: Carol B. Tome Management For For  
1m) Election of Director: Kevin M. Warsh Management For For  
2. To approve the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as UPS's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. To prepare an annual report on lobbying activities. Shareholder Against For  
5. To reduce the voting power of class A stock from 10 votes per share to one vote per share. Shareholder Against For  
6. To integrate sustainability metrics into executive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY  
Security 892356106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TSCO   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US8923561067   Agenda 934758371 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Cynthia T. Jamison   For For  
    2 Peter D. Bewley   For For  
    3 Denise L. Jackson   For For  
    4 Thomas A. Kingsbury   For For  
    5 Ramkumar Krishnan   For For  
    6 George MacKenzie   For For  
    7 Edna K. Morris   For For  
    8 Mark J. Weikel   For For  
    9 Gregory A. Sandfort   For For  
2. To ratify the re-appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2018 Management For For  
3. Say on Pay - An advisory vote to approve executive compensation Management For For  
4. Approval of the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan Management Against Against  
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.  
Security 98956P102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ZBH   Meeting Date 15-May-2018
ISIN US98956P1021   Agenda 934766190 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Christopher B. Begley Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy J. Bernard Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Gail K. Boudreaux Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Farrell Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Larry C. Glasscock Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Robert A. Hagemann Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Bryan C. Hanson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Michael W. Michelson Management For For  
2. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay) Management For For  
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.  
Security 609207105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDLZ   Meeting Date 16-May-2018
ISIN US6092071058   Agenda 934755313 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Lewis W.K. Booth Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Charles E. Bunch Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Debra A. Crew 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: Peter W. May Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Jorge S. Mesquita Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Joseph Neubauer Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Fredric G. Reynolds Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Christiana S. Shi Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Patrick T. Siewert Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Jean-Francois M. L. van Boxmeer Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Dirk Van de Put Management For For  
2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accountants for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Report on Non-Recyclable Packaging. Shareholder Against For  
5. Create a Committee to Prepare a Report Regarding the Impact of Plant Closures on Communities and Alternatives to Help Mitigate the Effects. Shareholder Against For  
CHUBB LIMITED  
Security H1467J104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CB   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN CH0044328745   Agenda 934772648 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 Approval of the management report, standalone financial statements and consolidated financial statements of Chubb Limited for the year ended December 31, 2017 Management For For  
2a Allocation of disposable profit Management For For  
2b Distribution of a dividend out of legal reserves (by way of release and allocation to a dividend reserve) Management For For  
3 Discharge of the Board of Directors Management For For  
4a Election of Auditor: Election of PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (Zurich) as our statutory auditor Management For For  
4b Election of Auditor: Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United States) as independent registered public accounting firm for purposes of U.S. securities law reporting Management For For  
4c Election of Auditor: Election of BDO AG (Zurich) as special audit firm Management For For  
5a Election of Director: Evan G. Greenberg Management For For  
5b Election of Director: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
5c Election of Director: Michael G. Atieh Management For For  
5d Election of Director: Sheila P. Burke Management For For  
5e Election of Director: James I. Cash Management For For  
5f Election of Director: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
5g Election of Director: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
5h Election of Director: John A. Edwardson Management For For  
5i Election of Director: Kimberly A. Ross Management For For  
5j Election of Director: Robert W. Scully Management For For  
5k Election of Director: Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. Management For For  
5l Election of Director: Theodore E. Shasta Management For For  
5m Election of Director: David H. Sidwell Management For For  
5n Election of Director: Olivier Steimer Management For For  
5o Election of Director: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
6 Election of Evan G. Greenberg as Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
7a Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
7b Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
7c Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
7d Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
8 Election of Homburger AG as independent proxy Management For For  
9 Amendment to the Articles of Association relating to authorized share capital for general purposes Management For For  
10a Compensation of the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting Management For For  
10b Compensation of Executive Management for the next calendar year Management For For  
11 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation under U.S. securities law requirements Management For For  
A If a new agenda item or a new proposal for an existing agenda item is put before the meeting, I/we hereby authorize and instruct the independent proxy to vote as follows. Management For For  
AMGEN INC.  
Security 031162100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AMGN   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US0311621009   Agenda 934775101 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Dr. Wanda M. Austin Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Bradway Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Dr. Brian J. Druker Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Eckert Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Mr. Greg C. Garland Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Mr. Fred Hassan Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Dr. Rebecca M. Henderson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Mr. Frank C. Herringer Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Mr. Charles M. Holley, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Dr. Tyler Jacks Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Ms. Ellen J. Kullman Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Dr. R. Sanders Williams Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal for an annual report on the extent to which risks related to public concern over drug pricing strategies are integrated into our executive incentive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC  
Security 780259107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RDSB   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US7802591070   Agenda 934799199 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of Annual Report & Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Appointment of Ann Godbehere as a Director of the Company Management For For  
4. Reappointment of Director: Ben van Beurden Management For For  
5. Reappointment of Director: Euleen Goh Management For For  
6. Reappointment of Director: Charles O. Holliday Management For For  
7. Reappointment of Director: Catherine Hughes Management For For  
8. Reappointment of Director: Gerard Kleisterlee Management For For  
9. Reappointment of Director: Roberto Setubal Management For For  
10. Reappointment of Director: Sir Nigel Sheinwald Management For For  
11. Reappointment of Director: Linda G. Stuntz Management For For  
12. Reappointment of Director: Jessica Uhl Management For For  
13. Reappointment of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
14. Reappointment of Auditors Management For For  
15. Remuneration of Auditors Management For For  
16. Authority to allot shares Management For For  
17. Disapplication of pre-emption rights Management For For  
18. Authority to purchase own shares Management For For  
19. Shareholder resolution Shareholder Against For  
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION  
Security 30231G102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol XOM   Meeting Date 30-May-2018
ISIN US30231G1022   Agenda 934785784 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Susan K. Avery Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Angela F. Braly Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Ursula M. Burns Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kenneth C. Frazier Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Steven A. Kandarian Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Douglas R. Oberhelman Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Samuel J. Palmisano Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Steven S Reinemund Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: William C. Weldon Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Darren W. Woods Management For For  
2. Ratification of Independent Auditors (page 25) Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (page 26) Management For For  
4. Independent Chairman (page 54) Shareholder Against For  
5. Special Shareholder Meetings (page 55) Shareholder Against For  
6. Board Diversity Matrix (page 56) Shareholder Against For  
7. Report on Lobbying (page 58) Shareholder Against For  
WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC.  
Security 969904101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol WSM   Meeting Date 30-May-2018
ISIN US9699041011   Agenda 934786368 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1.1 Election of Director: Laura Alber Management For For  
1.2 Election of Director: Adrian Bellamy Management For For  
1.3 Election of Director: Anthony Greener Management For For  
1.4 Election of Director: Robert Lord Management For For  
1.5 Election of Director: Grace Puma Management For For  
1.6 Election of Director: Christiana Smith Shi Management For For  
1.7 Election of Director: Sabrina Simmons Management For For  
1.8 Election of Director: Jerry Stritzke Management For For  
1.9 Election of Director: Frits van Paasschen Management For For  
2. The amendment and restatement of the Williams- Sonoma, Inc. 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan Management Against Against  
3. An advisory vote to approve executive compensation Management For For  
4. Ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2019 Management For For  
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 548661107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol LOW   Meeting Date 01-Jun-2018
ISIN US5486611073   Agenda 934787245 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Raul Alvarez   For For  
    2 David H. Batchelder   For For  
    3 Angela F. Braly   For For  
    4 Sandra B. Cochran   For For  
    5 Laurie Z. Douglas   For For  
    6 Richard W. Dreiling   For For  
    7 Marshall O. Larsen   For For  
    8 James H. Morgan   For For  
    9 Robert A. Niblock   For For  
    10 Brian C. Rogers   For For  
    11 Bertram L. Scott   For For  
    12 Lisa W. Wardell   For For  
    13 Eric C. Wiseman   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve Lowe's named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2017. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Lowe's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018. Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal to reduce the threshold to call special shareholder meetings to 10% of outstanding shares. Shareholder Against For  
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.  
Security 192446102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CTSH   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US1924461023   Agenda 934795141 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy S. Atkins Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Maureen Breakiron-Evans Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Jonathan Chadwick Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: John M. Dineen Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Francisco D'Souza Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: John N. Fox, Jr. Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: John E. Klein Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Leo S. Mackay, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael Patsalos-Fox Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Joseph M. Velli Management For For  
2. Approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Approve an amendment and restatement of the Company's 2004 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Management For For  
5a. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending the Company's By-laws. Management For For  
5b. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Removing directors. Management For For  
5c. Approve the proposal to eliminate the supermajority voting requirements in the Company's Certificate of Incorporation with respect to: Amending certain provisions of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation. Management For For  
6. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to permit stockholder action by written consent. Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board of Directors take the steps necessary to lower the ownership threshold for stockholders to call a special meeting. Shareholder Against For  
THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 872540109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TJX   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US8725401090   Agenda 934805752 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Zein Abdalla Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Alan M. Bennett Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David T. Ching Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ernie Herrman Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Michael F. Hines Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy B. Lane Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Carol Meyrowitz Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jackwyn L. Nemerov Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: John F. O'Brien Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Willow B. Shire Management For For  
2. Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as TJX's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2019 Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of TJX's executive compensation (the say-on- pay vote) Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal for a report on compensation disparities based on race, gender, or ethnicity Shareholder Against For  
5. Shareholder proposal for amending TJX's clawback policy Shareholder Against For  
6. Shareholder proposal for a supply chain policy on prison labor Shareholder Against For  
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.  
Security 09857L108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BKNG   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US09857L1089   Agenda 934800687 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Timothy M. Armstrong   For For  
    2 Jeffery H. Boyd   For For  
    3 Jeffrey E. Epstein   For For  
    4 Glenn D. Fogel   For For  
    5 Mirian Graddick-Weir   For For  
    6 James M. Guyette   For For  
    7 Robert J. Mylod, Jr.   For For  
    8 Charles H. Noski   For For  
    9 Nancy B. Peretsman   For For  
    10 Nicholas J. Read   For For  
    11 Thomas E. Rothman   For For  
    12 Craig W. Rydin   For For  
    13 Lynn M. Vojvodich   For For  
2. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve 2017 Executive Compensation. Management For For  
4. Vote to Approve Amendments to the Company's 1999 Omnibus Plan. Management Against Against  
5. Stockholder Proposal requesting that the Company adopt a policy that the Chairperson of the Board must be an independent director. Shareholder Against For  

 

 

 

Ave Maria World Equity Fund

PROXY VOTING RECORD

July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

 

Investment Company Report
DIAGEO PLC  
Security 25243Q205   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DEO   Meeting Date 20-Sep-2017
ISIN US25243Q2057   Agenda 934668382 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2017. Management For For  
2. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2017. Management For For  
3. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY 2017. Management For For  
4. DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For  
5. RE-ELECTION OF PB BRUZELIUS AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
6. RE-ELECTION OF LORD DAVIES AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
7. RE-ELECTION OF J FERRAN AS A DIRECTOR. (NOMINATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
8. RE-ELECTION OF HO KWONPING AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
9. RE-ELECTION OF BD HOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
10. RE-ELECTION OF NS MENDELSOHN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
11. RE-ELECTION OF IM MENEZES AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
12. RE-ELECTION OF KA MIKELLS AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE) Management For For  
13. RE-ELECTION OF AJH STEWART AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
14. RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
15. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
16. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES. Management For For  
17. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For  
18. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES. Management For For  
19. AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE IN THE EU. Management For For  
20. ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2017 SHARE VALUE PLAN. Management For For  
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.  
Security 500472303   Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol PHG   Meeting Date 20-Oct-2017
ISIN US5004723038   Agenda 934688029 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. PROPOSAL TO APPOINT MR M.J. VAN GINNEKEN AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT WITH EFFECT FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2017. Management For For  
2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY TO THE EFFECT THAT THE SUPERVISORY BOARD DETERMINES THE REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT. Management For For  
MEDTRONIC PLC  
Security G5960L103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDT   Meeting Date 08-Dec-2017
ISIN IE00BTN1Y115   Agenda 934690959 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. ANDERSON Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT C. DONNELLY Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL HOGAN III Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OMAR ISHRAK Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY A. JACKSON, PH.D. Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL O. LEAVITT Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. LENEHAN Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH NABEL, M.D. Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENISE M. O'LEARY Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For  
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. POZEN Management For For  
2. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION (A "SAY-ON-PAY" VOTE). Management For For  
4. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE MEDTRONIC PLC AMENDED AND RESTATED 2013 STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.  
Security 17275R102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CSCO   Meeting Date 11-Dec-2017
ISIN US17275R1023   Agenda 934694147 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY L. CHANG Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. ROBBINS Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENTON L. SAUNDERS Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST Management For For  
2. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
4. APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
5. RECOMMENDATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES. Management 2 Years Against  
6. RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2018. Management For For  
7. APPROVAL TO REQUEST AN ANNUAL REPORT RELATING TO CISCO'S LOBBYING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES. Shareholder Against For  
SIEMENS AG  
Security 826197501   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SIEGY   Meeting Date 31-Jan-2018
ISIN US8261975010   Agenda 934716753 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
2 Appropriation of net income Management For For  
3 Ratification of the acts of the Managing Board Management For For  
4 Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board Management For For  
5 Appointment of independent auditors Management For For  
6A Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Werner Brandt Management For For  
6B Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Michael Diekmann Management For For  
6C Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Benoit Potier Management For For  
6D Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Norbert Reithofer Management For For  
6E Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dame Nemat Talaat (Minouche) Shafik Management For For  
6F Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr. phil. Nathalie von Siemens Management For For  
6G Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Matthias Zachert Management For For  
7 Modernization and flexibilization of the object of the Company Management For For  
8 Amendment of Articles of Association relating to admission to and voting at Shareholders' Meeting Management For For  
9 Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with Flender GmbH Management For For  
10A Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with: Kyros 53 GmbH Management For For  
10B Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with: Kyros 54 GmbH Management For For  
SIEMENS AG  
Security 826197501   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SIEGY   Meeting Date 31-Jan-2018
ISIN US8261975010   Agenda 934719963 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
2 Appropriation of net income Management For For  
3 Ratification of the acts of the Managing Board Management For For  
4 Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board Management For For  
5 Appointment of independent auditors Management For For  
6A Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Werner Brandt Management For For  
6B Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Michael Diekmann Management For For  
6C Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Benoit Potier Management For For  
6D Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Norbert Reithofer Management For For  
6E Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dame Nemat Talaat (Minouche) Shafik Management For For  
6F Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Dr. phil. Nathalie von Siemens Management For For  
6G Election of member of the Supervisory Board: Matthias Zachert Management For For  
7 Modernization and flexibilization of the object of the Company Management For For  
8 Amendment of Articles of Association relating to admission to and voting at Shareholders' Meeting Management For For  
9 Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with Flender GmbH Management For For  
10A Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with: Kyros 53 GmbH Management For For  
10B Control and Profit-and-Loss Transfer Agreement with: Kyros 54 GmbH Management For For  
ACCENTURE PLC  
Security G1151C101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ACN   Meeting Date 07-Feb-2018
ISIN IE00B4BNMY34   Agenda 934714886 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JAIME ARDILA Management For For  
1B. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. GIANCARLO Management For For  
1C. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT HAINER Management For For  
1D. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER Management For For  
1E. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: NANCY MCKINSTRY Management For For  
1F. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE NANTERME Management For For  
1G. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GILLES C. PELISSON Management For For  
1H. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. PRICE Management For For  
1I. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For  
1J. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: FRANK K. TANG Management For For  
1K. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: TRACEY T. TRAVIS Management For For  
2. TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management For For  
3. TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ACCENTURE PLC 2010 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "2010 SIP") TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE. Management For For  
4. TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP ("KPMG") AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF ACCENTURE AND TO AUTHORIZE, IN A BINDING VOTE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE KPMG'S REMUNERATION. Management For For  
5. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
6. TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPT-OUT OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
7. TO DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH ACCENTURE CAN RE-ALLOT SHARES THAT IT ACQUIRES AS TREASURY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. Management For For  
8. TO APPROVE AN INTERNAL MERGER TRANSACTION. Management For For  
9. TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO NO LONGER REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN INTERNAL TRANSACTIONS. Management For For  
JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC  
Security G51502105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol JCI   Meeting Date 07-Mar-2018
ISIN IE00BY7QL619   Agenda 934721211 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of director: Michael E. Daniels Management For For  
1B. Election of director: W. Roy Dunbar Management For For  
1C. Election of director: Brian Duperreault Management For For  
1D. Election of director: Gretchen R. Haggerty Management For For  
1E. Election of director: Simone Menne Management For For  
1F. Election of director: George R. Oliver Management For For  
1G. Election of director: Juan Pablo del Valle Perochena Management For For  
1H. Election of director: Jurgen Tinggren Management For For  
1I. Election of director: Mark Vergnano Management For For  
1J. Election of director: R. David Yost Management For For  
1K. Election of director: John D. Young Management For For  
2.A To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditors of the Company. Management For For  
2.B To authorize the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set the auditors' remuneration. Management For For  
3. To authorize the Company and/or any subsidiary of the Company to make market purchases of Company shares. Management For For  
4. To determine the price range at which the Company can re-allot shares that it holds as treasury shares (Special Resolution). Management For For  
5. To approve, in a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of the named executive officers. Management For For  
6. To approve the Directors' authority to allot shares up to approximately 33% of issued share capital. Management For For  
7. To approve the waiver of statutory pre-emption rights with respect to up to 5% of issued share capital (Special Resolution). Management For For  
8.A To approve the reduction of Company capital (Special Resolution). Management For For  
8.B To approve a clarifying amendment to the Company's Articles of Association to facilitate the capital reduction (Special Resolution). Management For For  
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD  
Security H84989104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TEL   Meeting Date 14-Mar-2018
ISIN CH0102993182   Agenda 934721588 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A Election of Director: Pierre R. Brondeau Management For For  
1B Election of Director: Terrence R. Curtin Management For For  
1C Election of Director: Carol A. ("John") Davidson Management For For  
1D Election of Director: William A. Jeffrey Management For For  
1E Election of Director: Thomas J. Lynch Management For For  
1F Election of Director: Yong Nam Management For For  
1G Election of Director: Daniel J. Phelan Management For For  
1H Election of Director: Paula A. Sneed Management For For  
1I Election of Director: Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Management For For  
1J Election of Director: Mark C. Trudeau Management For For  
1K Election of Director: John C. Van Scoter Management For For  
1L Election of Director: Laura H. Wright Management For For  
2 To elect Thomas J. Lynch as the Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
3A To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: Daniel J. Phelan Management For For  
3B To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: Paula A. Sneed Management For For  
3C To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: John C. Van Scoter Management For For  
4 To elect Dr. Rene Schwarzenbach, of Proxy Voting Services GmbH, or another individual representative of Proxy Voting Services GmbH if Dr. Schwarzenbach is unable to serve at the relevant meeting, as the independent proxy at the 2019 annual meeting of TE Connectivity and any shareholder meeting that may be held prior to that meeting Management For For  
5.1 To approve the 2017 Annual Report of TE Connectivity Ltd. (excluding the statutory financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017, the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 and the Swiss Compensation Report for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017) Management For For  
5.2 To approve the statutory financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
5.3 To approve the consolidated financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
6 To release the members of the Board of Directors and executive officers of TE Connectivity for activities during the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
7.1 To elect Deloitte & Touche LLP as TE Connectivity's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2018 Management For For  
7.2 To elect Deloitte AG, Zurich, Switzerland, as TE Connectivity's Swiss registered auditor until the next annual general meeting of TE Connectivity Management For For  
7.3 To elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland, as TE Connectivity's special auditor until the next annual general meeting of TE Connectivity Management For For  
8 An advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation Management For For  
9 A binding vote to approve fiscal year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation amount for executive management Management For For  
10 A binding vote to approve fiscal year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation amount for the Board of Directors Management For For  
11 To approve the carryforward of unappropriated accumulated earnings at September 29, 2017 Management For For  
12 To approve a dividend payment to shareholders equal to $1.76 per issued share to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $0.44 starting with the third fiscal quarter of 2018 and ending in the second fiscal quarter of 2019 pursuant to the terms of the dividend resolution Management For For  
13 To approve an authorization relating to TE Connectivity's share repurchase program Management For For  
14 To approve a renewal of authorized capital and related amendment to our articles of association Management For For  
15 To approve a term extension of the Tyco Electronics Limited savings related share plan Management For For  
16 To approve any adjournments or postponements of the meeting Management For For  
TE CONNECTIVITY LTD  
Security H84989104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TEL   Meeting Date 14-Mar-2018
ISIN CH0102993182   Agenda 934733711 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A Election of Director: Pierre R. Brondeau Management For For  
1B Election of Director: Terrence R. Curtin Management For For  
1C Election of Director: Carol A. ("John") Davidson Management For For  
1D Election of Director: William A. Jeffrey Management For For  
1E Election of Director: Thomas J. Lynch Management For For  
1F Election of Director: Yong Nam Management For For  
1G Election of Director: Daniel J. Phelan Management For For  
1H Election of Director: Paula A. Sneed Management For For  
1I Election of Director: Abhijit Y. Talwalkar Management For For  
1J Election of Director: Mark C. Trudeau Management For For  
1K Election of Director: John C. Van Scoter Management For For  
1L Election of Director: Laura H. Wright Management For For  
2 To elect Thomas J. Lynch as the Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
3A To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: Daniel J. Phelan Management For For  
3B To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: Paula A. Sneed Management For For  
3C To elect the individual members of the Management Development and Compensation Committee: John C. Van Scoter Management For For  
4 To elect Dr. Rene Schwarzenbach, of Proxy Voting Services GmbH, or another individual representative of Proxy Voting Services GmbH if Dr. Schwarzenbach is unable to serve at the relevant meeting, as the independent proxy at the 2019 annual meeting of TE Connectivity and any shareholder meeting that may be held prior to that meeting Management For For  
5.1 To approve the 2017 Annual Report of TE Connectivity Ltd. (excluding the statutory financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017, the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 and the Swiss Compensation Report for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017) Management For For  
5.2 To approve the statutory financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
5.3 To approve the consolidated financial statements of TE Connectivity Ltd. for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
6 To release the members of the Board of Directors and executive officers of TE Connectivity for activities during the fiscal year ended September 29, 2017 Management For For  
7.1 To elect Deloitte & Touche LLP as TE Connectivity's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2018 Management For For  
7.2 To elect Deloitte AG, Zurich, Switzerland, as TE Connectivity's Swiss registered auditor until the next annual general meeting of TE Connectivity Management For For  
7.3 To elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland, as TE Connectivity's special auditor until the next annual general meeting of TE Connectivity Management For For  
8 An advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation Management For For  
9 A binding vote to approve fiscal year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation amount for executive management Management For For  
10 A binding vote to approve fiscal year 2019 maximum aggregate compensation amount for the Board of Directors Management For For  
11 To approve the carryforward of unappropriated accumulated earnings at September 29, 2017 Management For For  
12 To approve a dividend payment to shareholders equal to $1.76 per issued share to be paid in four equal quarterly installments of $0.44 starting with the third fiscal quarter of 2018 and ending in the second fiscal quarter of 2019 pursuant to the terms of the dividend resolution Management For For  
13 To approve an authorization relating to TE Connectivity's share repurchase program Management For For  
14 To approve a renewal of authorized capital and related amendment to our articles of association Management For For  
15 To approve a term extension of the Tyco Electronics Limited savings related share plan Management For For  
16 To approve any adjournments or postponements of the meeting Management For For  
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)  
Security 806857108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SLB   Meeting Date 04-Apr-2018
ISIN AN8068571086   Agenda 934735246 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Peter L.S. Currie Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Miguel M. Galuccio Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: V. Maureen Kempston Darkes Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Paal Kibsgaard Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Nikolay Kudryavtsev Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Helge Lund Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Michael E. Marks Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Indra K. Nooyi Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Lubna S. Olayan Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Leo Rafael Reif Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Henri Seydoux Management For For  
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To report on the course of business during the year ended December 31, 2017; and approve our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2017; our consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2017; and our Board of Directors' declarations of dividends in 2017, as reflected in our 2017 Annual Report to Stockholders. Management For For  
4. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for 2018. Management For For  
5. To approve amended and restated French Sub Plan for purposes of qualification under French Law. Management For For  
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION  
Security 064058100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BK   Meeting Date 10-Apr-2018
ISIN US0640581007   Agenda 934742671 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Steven D. Black Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Linda Z. Cook Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Joseph J. Echevarria Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Edward P. Garden Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Goldstein Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: John M. Hinshaw Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Edmund F. Kelly Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jennifer B. Morgan Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Mark A. Nordenberg Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Elizabeth E. Robinson Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Charles W. Scharf Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Samuel C. Scott III Management For For  
2. Advisory resolution to approve the 2017 compensation of our named executive officers. Management For For  
3. Ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent auditor for 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal regarding written consent. Shareholder Against For  
5. Stockholder proposal regarding a proxy voting review report. Shareholder Against For  
CITIGROUP INC.  
Security 172967424   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol C   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US1729674242   Agenda 934740401 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Michael L. Corbat Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Ellen M. Costello Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: John C. Dugan Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Duncan P. Hennes Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Peter B. Henry Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Franz B. Humer Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: S. Leslie Ireland Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Renee J. James Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Eugene M. McQuade Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael E. O'Neill Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Gary M. Reiner Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Anthony M. Santomero Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Diana L. Taylor Management For For  
1n. Election of Director: James S. Turley Management For For  
1o. Election of Director: Deborah C. Wright Management For For  
1p. Election of Director: Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon Management For For  
2. Proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as Citi's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve Citi's 2017 executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Approval of an amendment to the Citigroup 2014 Stock Incentive Plan authorizing additional shares. Management For For  
5. Stockholder proposal requesting a Human and Indigenous Peoples' Rights Policy. Shareholder Against For  
6. Stockholder proposal requesting that our Board take the steps necessary to adopt cumulative voting. Shareholder Against For  
7. Stockholder proposal requesting a report on lobbying and grassroots lobbying contributions. Shareholder Against For  
8. Stockholder proposal requesting an amendment to Citi's proxy access bylaw provisions pertaining to the aggregation limit and the number of candidates. Shareholder Against For  
9. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board adopt a policy prohibiting the vesting of equity-based awards for senior executives due to a voluntary resignation to enter government service. Shareholder Against For  
10. Stockholder proposal requesting that the Board amend Citi's bylaws to give holders in the aggregate of 15% of Citi's outstanding common stock the power to call a special meeting. Shareholder Against For  
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY  
Security 136375102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CNI   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN CA1363751027   Agenda 934755692 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
  1 SHAUNEEN BRUDER   For For  
  2 DONALD J. CARTY   For For  
  3 AMB.GORDON D. GIFFIN   For For  
  4 JULIE GODIN   For For  
  5 EDITH E. HOLIDAY   For For  
  6 V. M. KEMPSTON DARKES   For For  
  7 THE HON. DENIS LOSIER   For For  
  8 THE HON. KEVIN G. LYNCH   For For  
  9 JAMES E. O'CONNOR   For For  
  10 ROBERT PACE   For For  
  11 ROBERT L. PHILLIPS   For For  
  12 LAURA STEIN   For For  
2 APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For  
3 NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR, THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH RESOLUTION IS SET OUT ON P. 9 OF THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. Management For For  
SHIRE PLC  
Security 82481R106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol SHPG   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US82481R1068   Agenda 934765807 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. To receive the Company's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
2. To approve the Directors' Remuneration Report, excluding the Directors' Remuneration Policy, set out on pages 78 to 108 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
3. To approve the Directors' Remuneration Policy, contained within the Directors' Remuneration Report and set out on pages 86 to 95 of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017, to take effect after the end of the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2018. Management For For  
4. To re-elect Olivier Bohuon as a Director. Management For For  
5. To re-elect Ian Clark as a Director. Management For For  
6. To elect Thomas Dittrich as a Director. Management For For  
7. To re-elect Gail Fosler as a Director. Management For For  
8. To re-elect Steven Gillis as a Director. Management For For  
9. To re-elect David Ginsburg as a Director. Management For For  
10. To re-elect Susan Kilsby as a Director. Management For For  
11. To re-elect Sara Mathew as a Director. Management For For  
12. To re-elect Flemming Ornskov as a Director. Management For For  
13. To re-elect Albert Stroucken as a Director. Management For For  
14. To re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Company's Auditor until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company. Management For For  
15. To authorize the Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee to determine the remuneration of the Auditor. Management For For  
16. That the authority to allot Relevant Securities (as defined in the Company's Articles of Association (the "Articles")) conferred on the Directors by Article 10 paragraph (B) of the Articles be renewed and for this purpose the Authorised Allotment Amount shall be: (a) GBP 15,187,600.85 of Relevant Securities. (b) solely in connection with an allotment pursuant to an offer by way of a Rights Issue (as defined in the Articles, but only if and to the extent that such offer is ...(due to space limits, see proxy material for full proposal). Management For For  
17. That, subject to the passing of Resolution 16, the authority to allot equity securities (as defined in the Company's Articles of Association (the "Articles")) wholly for cash conferred on the Directors by Article 10 paragraph (D) of the Articles be renewed and for this purpose the Non Pre-emptive Amount (as defined in the Articles) shall be GBP 2,278,140.10 and the Allotment Period shall be the period commencing on April 24, 2018, and ending on the earlier of the close of business on ...(due to space limits, see proxy material for full proposal). Management For For  
18. That, subject to the passing of Resolutions 16 and 17 and for the purpose of the authority to allot equity securities (as defined in the Company's Articles of Association (the "Articles")) wholly for cash conferred on the Directors by Article 10 paragraph (D) of the Articles and renewed by Resolution 17, the Non Pre-emptive Amount (as defined in the Articles) shall be increased from GBP 2,278,140.10 to GBP ...(due to space limits, see proxy material for full proposal). Management For For  
19. That the Company be and is hereby generally and unconditionally authorized: (a) pursuant to Article 57 of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 to make market purchases of Ordinary Shares in the capital of the Company, provided that: (1) the maximum number of Ordinary Shares hereby authorized to be purchased is 91,125,605; (2) the minimum price, exclusive of any expenses, which may be paid for an Ordinary Share is five pence; (3) the maximum price, exclusive of any expenses, which may be paid ...(due to space limits, see proxy material for full proposal). Management For For  
20. To approve that a general meeting of the Company, other than an annual general meeting, may be called on not less than 14 clear days' notice. Management For For  
EATON CORPORATION PLC  
Security G29183103   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ETN   Meeting Date 25-Apr-2018
ISIN IE00B8KQN827   Agenda 934739080 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Craig Arnold Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Todd M. Bluedorn Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Christopher M. Connor Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Critelli Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Richard H. Fearon Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Charles E. Golden Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Arthur E. Johnson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Deborah L. McCoy Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gregory R. Page Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Sandra Pianalto Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Gerald B. Smith Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dorothy C. Thompson Management For For  
2. Approving the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for 2018 and authorizing the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors to set its remuneration. Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Approving a proposal to grant the Board authority to issue shares. Management For For  
5. Approving a proposal to grant the Board authority to opt out of pre-emption rights. Management For For  
6. Authorizing the Company and any subsidiary of the Company to make overseas market purchases of Company shares. Management For For  
DOWDUPONT INC.  
Security 26078J100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DWDP   Meeting Date 25-Apr-2018
ISIN US26078J1007   Agenda 934741655 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Lamberto Andreotti Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: James A. Bell Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Edward D. Breen Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Robert A. Brown Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Alexander M. Cutler Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Jeff M. Fettig 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: Andrew N. Liveris Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Raymond J. Milchovich Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Paul Polman Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dennis H. Reilley Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: James M. Ringler Management For For  
1n. Election of Director: Ruth G. Shaw Management For For  
1o. Election of Director: Lee M. Thomas Management For For  
1p. Election of Director: Patrick J. Ward Management For For  
2. Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation Management For For  
3. Advisory Resolution on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Executive Compensation Management 2 Years Against  
4. Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
5. Elimination of Supermajority Voting Thresholds Shareholder Against For  
6. Preparation of an Executive Compensation Report Shareholder Against For  
7. Preparation of a Report on Sustainability Metrics in Performance-based Pay Shareholder Against For  
8. Preparation of a Report on Investment in India Shareholder Against For  
9. Modification of Threshold for Calling Special Stockholder Meetings Shareholder Against For  
AXA  
Security 054536107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AXAHY   Meeting Date 25-Apr-2018
ISIN US0545361075   Agenda 934756163 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Approval of the Company's financial statements for the 2017 fiscal year - parent only Management For For  
2. Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the 2017 fiscal year Management For For  
3. Earnings appropriation for the 2017 fiscal year and declaration of a dividend of Euro 1.26 per share Management For For  
4. Approval of the individual compensation of Mr. Denis Duverne, Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
5. Approval of the individual compensation of Mr. Thomas Buberl, Chief Executive Officer Management For For  
6. Approval of the principles and criteria for determination, distribution and allocation of the fixed, variable and exceptional components of the total compensation and benefits of any kind to be allocated to the Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
7. Approval of the principles and criteria for determination, distribution and allocation of the fixed, variable and exceptional components of the total compensation and benefits of any kind to be allocated to the Chief Executive Officer Management For For  
8. Statutory Auditors' special report on regulated agreements as set forth in Articles L.225-38 et seq. of the French Commercial Code Management For For  
9. Approval of commitments referred to in Article L.225-42-1 of the French Commercial Code and granted to Mr. Thomas Buberl upon termination of his functions Management For For  
10. Re-appointment of Mr. Denis Duverne as director Management For For  
11. Re-appointment of Mr. Thomas Buberl as director Management For For  
12. Re-appointment of Mr. Andre Francois-Poncet as director Management For For  
13. Appointment of Mrs. Patricia Barbizet as director Management For For  
14. Appointment of Mrs. Rachel Duan as director Management For For  
15. Re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as incumbent Statutory Auditor Management For For  
16. Appointment of Mr. Patrice Morot as alternate Statutory Auditor Management For For  
17. Setting of the annual amount of directors' fees to be allocated to the members of the Board of Directors Management For For  
18. Authorization granted to the Board of Directors to purchase ordinary shares of the Company Management For For  
19. Delegation of power granted to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital of the Company by issuing ordinary shares or securities giving a claim to the Company's ordinary shares, reserved for employees enrolled in an employer- sponsored company savings plan, without preferential subscription rights of the shareholders Management For For  
20. Delegation of power granted to the Board of Directors to increase the share capital of the Company by issuing ordinary shares, without preferential subscription rights of the shareholders, in favor of a specific category of beneficiaries Management For For  
21. Authorization granted to the Board of Directors to reduce the share capital through cancellation of ordinary shares Management For For  
22. Amendment of the Bylaws to determine the terms of appointment of directors representing the employees Management For For  
23. Authorization to comply with all formal requirements in connection with this Shareholders' Meeting Management For For  
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED  
Security 882508104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TXN   Meeting Date 26-Apr-2018
ISIN US8825081040   Agenda 934736957 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: R. W. Babb, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: M. A. Blinn Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: T. M. Bluedorn Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: D. A. Carp Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: J. F. Clark Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: C. S. Cox Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: B. T. Crutcher Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: J. M. Hobby Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: R. Kirk Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: P. H. Patsley Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: R. E. Sanchez Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: R. K. Templeton Management For For  
2. Board proposal regarding advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. Board proposal to approve the Texas Instruments 2018 Director Compensation Plan. Management For For  
4. Board proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD.  
Security G0750C108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AXTA   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN BMG0750C1082   Agenda 934746996 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
  1 Robert M. McLaughlin   For For  
  2 Samuel L. Smolik   For For  
2. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws that provides for the declassification of our board of directors. Management For For  
3. To approve the amendment to our Amended and Restated Bye-Laws to remove certain provisions which are no longer operative. Management For For  
4. To appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and auditor until the conclusion of the 2019 Annual General Meeting of Members and to delegate authority to the Board of Directors of the Company, acting through the Audit Committee, to fix the terms and remuneration thereof. Management For For  
5. To approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers. Management For For  
6. To approve the amendment and restatement of our 2014 Incentive Award Plan that, among other things, increases the number of shares authorized for issuance under this plan by 11,925,000 shares. Management For For  
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES  
Security 254709108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DFS   Meeting Date 02-May-2018
ISIN US2547091080   Agenda 934750490 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Jeffrey S. Aronin Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Mary K. Bush Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Gregory C. Case Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Candace H. Duncan Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Joseph F. Eazor Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Cynthia A. Glassman Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas G. Maheras Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Michael H. Moskow Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: David W. Nelms Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Mark A. Thierer Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Lawrence A. Weinbach Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote on a shareholder proposal regarding simple majority vote in the Company's governing documents, if properly presented. Shareholder Against For  
HEXCEL CORPORATION  
Security 428291108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol HXL   Meeting Date 03-May-2018
ISIN US4282911084   Agenda 934743130 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nick L. Stanage Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Joel S. Beckman Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Lynn Brubaker Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Jeffrey C. Campbell Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Cynthia M. Egnotovich Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: W. Kim Foster Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Thomas A. Gendron Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Jeffrey A. Graves Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Guy C. Hachey Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: David L. Pugh Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Catherine A. Suever Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve 2017 executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Management For For  
ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC.  
Security 98956P102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol ZBH   Meeting Date 15-May-2018
ISIN US98956P1021   Agenda 934766190 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Christopher B. Begley Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Betsy J. Bernard Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Gail K. Boudreaux Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael J. Farrell Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Larry C. Glasscock Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Robert A. Hagemann Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Bryan C. Hanson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Arthur J. Higgins Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Michael W. Michelson Management For For  
2. Ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2018 Management For For  
3. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation (Say on Pay) Management For For  
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.  
Security 609207105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MDLZ   Meeting Date 16-May-2018
ISIN US6092071058   Agenda 934755313 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Lewis W.K. Booth Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Charles E. Bunch Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Debra A. Crew 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: Peter W. May Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Jorge S. Mesquita Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Joseph Neubauer Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Fredric G. Reynolds Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Christiana S. Shi Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Patrick T. Siewert Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Jean-Francois M. L. van Boxmeer Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Dirk Van de Put Management For For  
2. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accountants for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Report on Non-Recyclable Packaging. Shareholder Against For  
5. Create a Committee to Prepare a Report Regarding the Impact of Plant Closures on Communities and Alternatives to Help Mitigate the Effects. Shareholder Against For  
PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES COMPANY  
Security 723787107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PXD   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN US7237871071   Agenda 934765249 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A Election of Director: Edison C. Buchanan Management For For  
1B Election of Director: Andrew F. Cates Management For For  
1C Election of Director: Timothy L. Dove Management For For  
1D Election of Director: Phillip A. Gobe Management For For  
1E Election of Director: Larry R. Grillot Management For For  
1F Election of Director: Stacy P. Methvin Management For For  
1G Election of Director: Royce W. Mitchell Management For For  
1H Election of Director: Frank A. Risch Management For For  
1I Election of Director: Scott D. Sheffield Management For For  
1J Election of Director: Mona K. Sutphen Management For For  
1K Election of Director: J. Kenneth Thompson Management For For  
1L Election of Director: Phoebe A. Wood Management For For  
1M Election of Director: Michael D. Wortley Management For For  
2 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2018 Management For For  
3 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION Management For For  
CHUBB LIMITED  
Security H1467J104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CB   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN CH0044328745   Agenda 934772648 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 Approval of the management report, standalone financial statements and consolidated financial statements of Chubb Limited for the year ended December 31, 2017 Management For For  
2a Allocation of disposable profit Management For For  
2b Distribution of a dividend out of legal reserves (by way of release and allocation to a dividend reserve) Management For For  
3 Discharge of the Board of Directors Management For For  
4a Election of Auditor: Election of PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (Zurich) as our statutory auditor Management For For  
4b Election of Auditor: Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United States) as independent registered public accounting firm for purposes of U.S. securities law reporting Management For For  
4c Election of Auditor: Election of BDO AG (Zurich) as special audit firm Management For For  
5a Election of Director: Evan G. Greenberg Management For For  
5b Election of Director: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
5c Election of Director: Michael G. Atieh Management For For  
5d Election of Director: Sheila P. Burke Management For For  
5e Election of Director: James I. Cash Management For For  
5f Election of Director: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
5g Election of Director: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
5h Election of Director: John A. Edwardson Management For For  
5i Election of Director: Kimberly A. Ross Management For For  
5j Election of Director: Robert W. Scully Management For For  
5k Election of Director: Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. Management For For  
5l Election of Director: Theodore E. Shasta Management For For  
5m Election of Director: David H. Sidwell Management For For  
5n Election of Director: Olivier Steimer Management For For  
5o Election of Director: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
6 Election of Evan G. Greenberg as Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
7a Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
7b Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
7c Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
7d Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
8 Election of Homburger AG as independent proxy Management For For  
9 Amendment to the Articles of Association relating to authorized share capital for general purposes Management For For  
10a Compensation of the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting Management For For  
10b Compensation of Executive Management for the next calendar year Management For For  
11 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation under U.S. securities law requirements Management For For  
A If a new agenda item or a new proposal for an existing agenda item is put before the meeting, I/we hereby authorize and instruct the independent proxy to vote as follows. Management For For  
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC  
Security 780259107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RDSB   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US7802591070   Agenda 934799199 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of Annual Report & Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Appointment of Ann Godbehere as a Director of the Company Management For For  
4. Reappointment of Director: Ben van Beurden Management For For  
5. Reappointment of Director: Euleen Goh Management For For  
6. Reappointment of Director: Charles O. Holliday Management For For  
7. Reappointment of Director: Catherine Hughes Management For For  
8. Reappointment of Director: Gerard Kleisterlee Management For For  
9. Reappointment of Director: Roberto Setubal Management For For  
10. Reappointment of Director: Sir Nigel Sheinwald Management For For  
11. Reappointment of Director: Linda G. Stuntz Management For For  
12. Reappointment of Director: Jessica Uhl Management For For  
13. Reappointment of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
14. Reappointment of Auditors Management For For  
15. Remuneration of Auditors Management For For  
16. Authority to allot shares Management For For  
17. Disapplication of pre-emption rights Management For For  
18. Authority to purchase own shares Management For For  
19. Shareholder resolution Shareholder Against For  
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION  
Security 30231G102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol XOM   Meeting Date 30-May-2018
ISIN US30231G1022   Agenda 934785784 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Susan K. Avery Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Angela F. Braly Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Ursula M. Burns Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kenneth C. Frazier Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Steven A. Kandarian Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Douglas R. Oberhelman Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Samuel J. Palmisano Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Steven S Reinemund Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: William C. Weldon Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Darren W. Woods Management For For  
2. Ratification of Independent Auditors (page 25) Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (page 26) Management For For  
4. Independent Chairman (page 54) Shareholder Against For  
5. Special Shareholder Meetings (page 55) Shareholder Against For  
6. Board Diversity Matrix (page 56) Shareholder Against For  
7. Report on Lobbying (page 58) Shareholder Against For  
COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS  
Security G25839104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CCE   Meeting Date 31-May-2018
ISIN GB00BDCPN049   Agenda 934811717 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of the Report and Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of the Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Election of Francisco Crespo Benitez as a director of the Company Management For For  
4. Election of Alvaro Gomez-Trenor Aguilar as a director of the Company Management For For  
5. Re-election of Jose Ignacio Comenge Sanchez-Real as a director of the Company Management For For  
6. Re-election of Irial Finan as a director of the Company Management For For  
7. Re-election of Damian Gammell as a director of the Company Management For For  
8. Re-election of Alfonso Libano Daurella as a director of the Company Management For For  
9. Re-election of Mario Rotllant Sola as a director of the Company Management For For  
10. Reappointment of the Auditor Management For For  
11. Remuneration of the Auditor Management For For  
12. Political Donations Management For For  
13. Authority to allot new shares Management For For  
14. Waiver of mandatory offer provisions set out in Rule 9 of the Takeover Code Management For For  
15. Authority to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For  
16. Authority to purchase own shares on market Management For For  
17. Authority to purchase own shares off market Management For For  
18. Notice period for general meetings other than AGM Management For For  
LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.  
Security 548661107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol LOW   Meeting Date 01-Jun-2018
ISIN US5486611073   Agenda 934787245 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
  1 Raul Alvarez   For For  
  2 David H. Batchelder   For For  
  3 Angela F. Braly   For For  
  4 Sandra B. Cochran   For For  
  5 Laurie Z. Douglas   For For  
  6 Richard W. Dreiling   For For  
  7 Marshall O. Larsen   For For  
  8 James H. Morgan   For For  
  9 Robert A. Niblock   For For  
  10 Brian C. Rogers   For For  
  11 Bertram L. Scott   For For  
  12 Lisa W. Wardell   For For  
  13 Eric C. Wiseman   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve Lowe's named executive officer compensation in fiscal 2017. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Lowe's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2018. Management For For  
4. Shareholder proposal to reduce the threshold to call special shareholder meetings to 10% of outstanding shares. Shareholder Against For  
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG. CO. LTD.  
Security 874039100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TSM   Meeting Date 05-Jun-2018
ISIN US8740391003   Agenda 934822645 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1) To accept 2017 Business Report and Financial Statements Management For For  
2) To approve the proposal for distribution of 2017 earnings Management For For  
3) To revise the Articles of Incorporation Management For For  
4) DIRECTOR Management      
  1 F.C. Tseng*   For For  
  2 Mei-ling Chen*   For For  
  3 Mark Liu*   For For  
  4 C.C. Wei*   For For  
  5 Sir Peter L. Bonfield#   For For  
  6 Stan Shih#   For For  
  7 Thomas J. Engibous#   For For  
  8 Kok-Choo Chen#   For For  
  9 Michael R. Splinter#   For For  
BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.  
Security 09857L108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol BKNG   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US09857L1089   Agenda 934800687 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
  1 Timothy M. Armstrong   For For  
  2 Jeffery H. Boyd   For For  
  3 Jeffrey E. Epstein   For For  
  4 Glenn D. Fogel   For For  
  5 Mirian Graddick-Weir   For For  
  6 James M. Guyette   For For  
  7 Robert J. Mylod, Jr.   For For  
  8 Charles H. Noski   For For  
  9 Nancy B. Peretsman   For For  
  10 Nicholas J. Read   For For  
  11 Thomas E. Rothman   For For  
  12 Craig W. Rydin   For For  
  13 Lynn M. Vojvodich   For For  
2. Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve 2017 Executive Compensation. Management For For  
4. Vote to Approve Amendments to the Company's 1999 Omnibus Plan. Management Against Against  
5. Stockholder Proposal requesting that the Company adopt a policy that the Chairperson of the Board must be an independent director. Shareholder Against For  
EQUINIX, INC.  
Security 29444U700   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol EQIX   Meeting Date 07-Jun-2018
ISIN US29444U7000   Agenda 934802516 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
  1 Thomas Bartlett   For For  
  2 Nanci Caldwell   For For  
  3 Gary Hromadko   For For  
  4 Scott Kriens   For For  
  5 William Luby   For For  
  6 Irving Lyons, III   For For  
  7 Christopher Paisley   For For  
  8 Peter Van Camp   For For  
2. To approve by a non-binding advisory vote the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal related proxy access reform. Shareholder Against For  
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.  
Security 112585104   Meeting Type Annual and Special Meeting
Ticker Symbol BAM   Meeting Date 15-Jun-2018
ISIN CA1125851040   Agenda 934827380 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 DIRECTOR Management      
  1 M. Elyse Allan   For For  
  2 Angela F. Braly   For For  
  3 Murilo Ferreira   For For  
  4 Frank J. McKenna   For For  
  5 Rafael Miranda   For For  
  6 Youssef A. Nasr   For For  
  7 Seek Ngee Huat   For For  
  8 Diana L. Taylor   For For  
2 The appointment of Deloitte LLP as external auditor and authorizing the directors to set its remuneration. Management For For  
3 The Say on Pay Resolution set out in the Corporation's Management Information Circular dated May 1, 2018. Management For For  
4 The Plan Amendment Resolution. Management For For  
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED  
Security 57636Q104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MA   Meeting Date 26-Jun-2018
ISIN US57636Q1040   Agenda 934814535 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of director: Richard Haythornthwaite Management For For  
1b. Election of director: Ajay Banga Management For For  
1c. Election of director: Silvio Barzi Management For For  
1d. Election of director: David R. Carlucci Management For For  
1e. Election of director: Richard K. Davis Management For For  
1f. Election of director: Steven J. Freiberg Management For For  
1g. Election of director: Julius Genachowski Management For For  
1h. Election of director: Choon Phong Goh Management For For  
1i. Election of director: Merit E. Janow Management For For  
1j. Election of director: Nancy Karch Management For For  
1k. Election of director: Oki Matsumoto Management For For  
1l. Election of director: Rima Qureshi Management For For  
1m. Election of director: Jose Octavio Reyes Lagunes Management For For  
1n. Election of director: Jackson Tai Management For For  
2. Advisory approval of Mastercard's executive compensation Management For For  
3. Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for Mastercard for 2018 Management For For  
PANASONIC CORPORATION  
Security 69832A205   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PCRFY   Meeting Date 28-Jun-2018
ISIN US69832A2050   Agenda 934846405 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
  1 Shusaku Nagae   For For  
  2 Masayuki Matsushita   For For  
  3 Kazuhiro Tsuga   For For  
  4 Yoshio Ito   For For  
  5 Mototsugu Sato   For For  
  6 Yasuyuki Higuchi   For For  
  7 Masayuki Oku   For For  
  8 Yoshinobu Tsutsui   For For  
  9 Hiroko Ota   For For  
  10 Kazuhiko Toyama   For For  
  11 Hirokazu Umeda   For For  
  12 Laurence W. Bates#   For For  
2.1 Election of Audit & Supervisory Board Member: Yoshio Sato Management For For  
2.2 Election of Audit & Supervisory Board Member: Toshio Kinoshita Management For For  
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.  
Security 247361702   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DAL   Meeting Date 29-Jun-2018
ISIN US2473617023   Agenda 934822520 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Edward H. Bastian Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Francis S. Blake Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Daniel A. Carp Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Ashton B. Carter Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: David G. DeWalt Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: William H. Easter III Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Michael P. Huerta Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Jeanne P. Jackson Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: George N. Mattson Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Douglas R. Ralph Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Sergio A.L. Rial Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Kathy N. Waller Management For For  
2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Delta's named executive officers. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Delta's independent auditors for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
INTERXION HOLDING N V  
Security N47279109   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol INXN   Meeting Date 29-Jun-2018
ISIN NL0009693779   Agenda 934847988 - Management
             
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. To adopt the Dutch statutory annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
2. To discharge the members of the Board from certain liabilities for the financial year ended December 31, 2017. Management For For  
3. To re-appoint Rob Ruijter as Non-Executive Director. Management For For  
4. To appoint David Lister as Non-Executive Director. Management For For  
5. To award restricted shares to our Non-Executive Directors. Management For For  
6. To award performance shares to our Executive Director. Management For For  
7. Designate the Board for 18 months to issue shares and to grant rights to subscribe for shares in the share capital of the Company for up to 2,441, 601 shares of the Company's employee incentive schemes Management For For  
8. Designate the Board to restrict or exclude pre-emption rights when issuing shares in relation to employee incentive schemes. Management For For  
9. Designate the Board for 18 months to issue shares and to grant rights to subscribe for up to 10% of the current issued share capital of the Company for general corporate purposes. Management For For  
10. Designate the Board to restrict or exclude pre-emption rights in relation to the issuance of shares representing up to 10% of the current issued share capital of the Company for general corporate purposes. Management For For  
11. To appoint KPMG Accountants N.V. to audit the annual accounts of the Company for the financial year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  

 

 

 

Ave Maria Bond Fund

PROXY VOTING RECORD

July 1, 2107 - June 30, 2018

 

Investment Company Report
DIAGEO PLC  
Security 25243Q205   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol DEO   Meeting Date 20-Sep-2017
ISIN US25243Q2057   Agenda 934668382 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2017. Management For For  
2. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2017. Management For For  
3. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION POLICY 2017. Management For For  
4. DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For  
5. RE-ELECTION OF PB BRUZELIUS AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
6. RE-ELECTION OF LORD DAVIES AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
7. RE-ELECTION OF J FERRAN AS A DIRECTOR. (NOMINATION & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
8. RE-ELECTION OF HO KWONPING AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
9. RE-ELECTION OF BD HOLDEN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
10. RE-ELECTION OF NS MENDELSOHN AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
11. RE-ELECTION OF IM MENEZES AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE & CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) Management For For  
12. RE-ELECTION OF KA MIKELLS AS A DIRECTOR. (EXECUTIVE) Management For For  
13. RE-ELECTION OF AJH STEWART AS A DIRECTOR. (AUDIT, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION & REMUNERATION) Management For For  
14. RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
15. REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR. Management For For  
16. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES. Management For For  
17. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For  
18. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES. Management For For  
19. AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE IN THE EU. Management For For  
20. ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2017 SHARE VALUE PLAN. Management For For  
PRAXAIR, INC.  
Security 74005P104   Meeting Type Special
Ticker Symbol PX   Meeting Date 27-Sep-2017
ISIN US74005P1049   Agenda 934669574 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. BUSINESS COMBINATION PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2017, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG PRAXAIR, INC., LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LINDE PLC (F/K/A ZAMALIGHT PLC), ZAMALIGHT HOLDCO LLC AND ZAMALIGHT SUBCO, INC., AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND TO APPROVE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY. Management For For  
2. DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES CREATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF THE SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF LINDE PLC TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF LINDE PLC. Management For For  
3. COMPENSATION PROPOSAL. A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION THAT MAY BECOME PAYABLE TO PRAXAIR, INC.'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Management For For  
4. SHAREHOLDER ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL. A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE PRAXAIR SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO (1) SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT, BASED ON THE TABULATED VOTES, THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PROPOSALS AND/OR (2) HOLD THE SPECIAL MEETING ON A DATE THAT IS NO LATER THAN THE DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXPIRATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT, IN THE EVENT THAT SUCH DATE OF EXPIRATION IS EXTENDED. Management For For  
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.  
Security 17275R102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CSCO   Meeting Date 11-Dec-2017
ISIN US17275R1023   Agenda 934694147 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For  
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For  
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Management For For  
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY L. CHANG Management For For  
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Management For For  
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For  
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY Management For For  
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. ROBBINS Management For For  
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For  
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENTON L. SAUNDERS Management For For  
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST Management For For  
2. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
3. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For  
4. APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For  
5. RECOMMENDATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES. Management 2 Years Against  
6. RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2018. Management For For  
7. APPROVAL TO REQUEST AN ANNUAL REPORT RELATING TO CISCO'S LOBBYING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES. Shareholder Against For  
FIFTH THIRD BANCORP  
Security 316773100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FITB   Meeting Date 17-Apr-2018
ISIN US3167731005   Agenda 934735448 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Nicholas K. Akins Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: B. Evan Bayh III Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Jorge L. Benitez Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Katherine B. Blackburn Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Emerson L. Brumback Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Jerry W. Burris Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Greg D. Carmichael Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Gary R. Heminger Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Jewell D. Hoover Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Eileen A. Mallesch Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Michael B. McCallister Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Marsha C. Williams Management For For  
2. Approval of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the independent external audit firm for company for 2018. Management For For  
3. An advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Advisory vote to determine whether the vote on the Compensation of the Company's executives will occur every 1, 2 or 3 years. Management 2 Years Against  
THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.  
Security 693475105   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol PNC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US6934751057   Agenda 934732961 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Charles E. Bunch Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Debra A. Cafaro Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: William S. Demchak Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Andrew T. Feldstein Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Daniel R. Hesse Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Richard B. Kelson Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Linda R. Medler Management For For  
1I. Election of Director: Martin Pfinsgraff Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Donald J. Shepard Management For For  
1K. Election of Director: Michael J. Ward Management For For  
1L. Election of Director: Gregory D. Wasson Management For For  
2. RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS PNC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2018. Management For For  
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. Management For For  
FASTENAL COMPANY  
Security 311900104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol FAST   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US3119001044   Agenda 934736010 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1A. Election of Director: Willard D. Oberton Management For For  
1B. Election of Director: Michael J. Ancius Management For For  
1C. Election of Director: Michael J. Dolan Management For For  
1D. Election of Director: Stephen L. Eastman Management For For  
1E. Election of Director: Daniel L. Florness Management For For  
1F. Election of Director: Rita J. Heise Management For For  
1G. Election of Director: Darren R. Jackson Management For For  
1H. Election of Director: Daniel L. Johnson Management For For  
1I Election of Director: Scott A. Satterlee Management For For  
1J. Election of Director: Reyne K. Wisecup Management For For  
2. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 fiscal year. Management For For  
3. Approval, by non-binding vote, of executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Approval of the Fastenal Company Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. Management For For  
VF CORPORATION  
Security 918204108   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol VFC   Meeting Date 24-Apr-2018
ISIN US9182041080   Agenda 934736072 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. DIRECTOR Management      
    1 Richard T. Carucci   For For  
    2 Juliana L. Chugg   For For  
    3 Benno Dorer   For For  
    4 Mark S. Hoplamazian   For For  
    5 Laura W. Lang   For For  
    6 W. Alan McCollough   For For  
    7 W. Rodney McMullen   For For  
    8 Clarence Otis, Jr.   For For  
    9 Steven E. Rendle   For For  
    10 Carol L. Roberts   For For  
    11 Matthew J. Shattock   For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. Management For For  
3. Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as VF's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2018 transition period and for the 2019 fiscal year. Management For For  
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED  
Security 882508104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol TXN   Meeting Date 26-Apr-2018
ISIN US8825081040   Agenda 934736957 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: R. W. Babb, Jr. Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: M. A. Blinn Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: T. M. Bluedorn Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: D. A. Carp Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: J. F. Clark Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: C. S. Cox Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: B. T. Crutcher Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: J. M. Hobby Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: R. Kirk Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: P. H. Patsley Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: R. E. Sanchez Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: R. K. Templeton Management For For  
2. Board proposal regarding advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. Management For For  
3. Board proposal to approve the Texas Instruments 2018 Director Compensation Plan. Management For For  
4. Board proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2018. Management For For  
3M COMPANY  
Security 88579Y101   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol MMM   Meeting Date 08-May-2018
ISIN US88579Y1010   Agenda 934745920 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Sondra L. Barbour Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Thomas "Tony" K. Brown Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: David B. Dillon Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Michael L. Eskew Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Herbert L. Henkel Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Amy E. Hood Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Muhtar Kent Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Edward M. Liddy Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Gregory R. Page Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Michael F. Roman Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Inge G. Thulin Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Patricia A. Woertz Management For For  
2. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as 3M's independent registered public accounting firm. Management For For  
3. Advisory approval of executive compensation. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal on special shareholder meetings. Shareholder Against For  
5. Stockholder proposal on setting target amounts for CEO compensation. Shareholder Against For  
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.  
Security 911312106   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol UPS   Meeting Date 10-May-2018
ISIN US9113121068   Agenda 934744005 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a) Election of Director: David P. Abney Management For For  
1b) Election of Director: Rodney C. Adkins Management For For  
1c) Election of Director: Michael J. Burns Management For For  
1d) Election of Director: William R. Johnson Management For For  
1e) Election of Director: Candace Kendle Management For For  
1f) Election of Director: Ann M. Livermore Management For For  
1g) Election of Director: Rudy H.P. Markham Management For For  
1h) Election of Director: Franck J. Moison Management For For  
1i) Election of Director: Clark T. Randt, Jr. Management For For  
1j) Election of Director: Christiana Smith Shi Management For For  
1k) Election of Director: John T. Stankey Management For For  
1l) Election of Director: Carol B. Tome Management For For  
1m) Election of Director: Kevin M. Warsh Management For For  
2. To approve the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. Management For For  
3. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as UPS's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. To prepare an annual report on lobbying activities. Shareholder Against For  
5. To reduce the voting power of class A stock from 10 votes per share to one vote per share. Shareholder Against For  
6. To integrate sustainability metrics into executive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
CHUBB LIMITED  
Security H1467J104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CB   Meeting Date 17-May-2018
ISIN CH0044328745   Agenda 934772648 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1 Approval of the management report, standalone financial statements and consolidated financial statements of Chubb Limited for the year ended December 31, 2017 Management For For  
2a Allocation of disposable profit Management For For  
2b Distribution of a dividend out of legal reserves (by way of release and allocation to a dividend reserve) Management For For  
3 Discharge of the Board of Directors Management For For  
4a Election of Auditor: Election of PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (Zurich) as our statutory auditor Management For For  
4b Election of Auditor: Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (United States) as independent registered public accounting firm for purposes of U.S. securities law reporting Management For For  
4c Election of Auditor: Election of BDO AG (Zurich) as special audit firm Management For For  
5a Election of Director: Evan G. Greenberg Management For For  
5b Election of Director: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
5c Election of Director: Michael G. Atieh Management For For  
5d Election of Director: Sheila P. Burke Management For For  
5e Election of Director: James I. Cash Management For For  
5f Election of Director: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
5g Election of Director: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
5h Election of Director: John A. Edwardson Management For For  
5i Election of Director: Kimberly A. Ross Management For For  
5j Election of Director: Robert W. Scully Management For For  
5k Election of Director: Eugene B. Shanks, Jr. Management For For  
5l Election of Director: Theodore E. Shasta Management For For  
5m Election of Director: David H. Sidwell Management For For  
5n Election of Director: Olivier Steimer Management For For  
5o Election of Director: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
6 Election of Evan G. Greenberg as Chairman of the Board of Directors Management For For  
7a Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Michael P. Connors Management For For  
7b Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Mary Cirillo Management For For  
7c Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: Robert M. Hernandez Management For For  
7d Election of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors: James M. Zimmerman Management For For  
8 Election of Homburger AG as independent proxy Management For For  
9 Amendment to the Articles of Association relating to authorized share capital for general purposes Management For For  
10a Compensation of the Board of Directors until the next annual general meeting Management For For  
10b Compensation of Executive Management for the next calendar year Management For For  
11 Advisory vote to approve executive compensation under U.S. securities law requirements Management For For  
A If a new agenda item or a new proposal for an existing agenda item is put before the meeting, I/we hereby authorize and instruct the independent proxy to vote as follows. Management For For  
AMGEN INC.  
Security 031162100   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol AMGN   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US0311621009   Agenda 934775101 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Dr. Wanda M. Austin Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Bradway Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Dr. Brian J. Druker Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Mr. Robert A. Eckert Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Mr. Greg C. Garland Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Mr. Fred Hassan Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Dr. Rebecca M. Henderson Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Mr. Frank C. Herringer Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: Mr. Charles M. Holley, Jr. Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Dr. Tyler Jacks Management For For  
1k. Election of Director: Ms. Ellen J. Kullman Management For For  
1l. Election of Director: Dr. Ronald D. Sugar Management For For  
1m. Election of Director: Dr. R. Sanders Williams Management For For  
2. Advisory vote to approve our executive compensation. Management For For  
3. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accountants for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Management For For  
4. Stockholder proposal for an annual report on the extent to which risks related to public concern over drug pricing strategies are integrated into our executive incentive compensation. Shareholder Against For  
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC  
Security 780259107   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol RDSB   Meeting Date 22-May-2018
ISIN US7802591070   Agenda 934799199 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of Annual Report & Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Appointment of Ann Godbehere as a Director of the Company Management For For  
4. Reappointment of Director: Ben van Beurden Management For For  
5. Reappointment of Director: Euleen Goh Management For For  
6. Reappointment of Director: Charles O. Holliday Management For For  
7. Reappointment of Director: Catherine Hughes Management For For  
8. Reappointment of Director: Gerard Kleisterlee Management For For  
9. Reappointment of Director: Roberto Setubal Management For For  
10. Reappointment of Director: Sir Nigel Sheinwald Management For For  
11. Reappointment of Director: Linda G. Stuntz Management For For  
12. Reappointment of Director: Jessica Uhl Management For For  
13. Reappointment of Director: Gerrit Zalm Management For For  
14. Reappointment of Auditors Management For For  
15. Remuneration of Auditors Management For For  
16. Authority to allot shares Management For For  
17. Disapplication of pre-emption rights Management For For  
18. Authority to purchase own shares Management For For  
19. Shareholder resolution Shareholder Against For  
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION  
Security 30231G102   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol XOM   Meeting Date 30-May-2018
ISIN US30231G1022   Agenda 934785784 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1a. Election of Director: Susan K. Avery Management For For  
1b. Election of Director: Angela F. Braly Management For For  
1c. Election of Director: Ursula M. Burns Management For For  
1d. Election of Director: Kenneth C. Frazier Management For For  
1e. Election of Director: Steven A. Kandarian Management For For  
1f. Election of Director: Douglas R. Oberhelman Management For For  
1g. Election of Director: Samuel J. Palmisano Management For For  
1h. Election of Director: Steven S Reinemund Management For For  
1i. Election of Director: William C. Weldon Management For For  
1j. Election of Director: Darren W. Woods Management For For  
2. Ratification of Independent Auditors (page 25) Management For For  
3. Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (page 26) Management For For  
4. Independent Chairman (page 54) Shareholder Against For  
5. Special Shareholder Meetings (page 55) Shareholder Against For  
6. Board Diversity Matrix (page 56) Shareholder Against For  
7. Report on Lobbying (page 58) Shareholder Against For  
COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS  
Security G25839104   Meeting Type Annual
Ticker Symbol CCE   Meeting Date 31-May-2018
ISIN GB00BDCPN049   Agenda 934811717 - Management
               
Item Proposal Proposed by Vote For/Against Management  
1. Receipt of the Report and Accounts Management For For  
2. Approval of the Directors' Remuneration Report Management For For  
3. Election of Francisco Crespo Benitez as a director of the Company Management For For  
4. Election of Alvaro Gomez-Trenor Aguilar as a director of the Company Management For For  
5. Re-election of Jose Ignacio Comenge Sanchez-Real as a director of the Company Management For For  
6. Re-election of Irial Finan as a director of the Company Management For For  
7. Re-election of Damian Gammell as a director of the Company Management For For  
8. Re-election of Alfonso Libano Daurella as a director of the Company Management For For  
9. Re-election of Mario Rotllant Sola as a director of the Company Management For For  
10. Reappointment of the Auditor Management For For  
11. Remuneration of the Auditor Management For For  
12. Political Donations Management For For  
13. Authority to allot new shares Management For For  
14. Waiver of mandatory offer provisions set out in Rule 9 of the Takeover Code Management For For  
15. Authority to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For  
16. Authority to purchase own shares on market Management For For  
17. Authority to purchase own shares off market Management For For  
18. Notice period for general meetings other than AGM Management For For