Proxy Voting Record |
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2006 To 30-Jun-2007 |
All Accounts |
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PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 703481101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | PTEN | Meeting Date: | 12-Jul-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 11-Jul-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932555571 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1000000 |
Last Vote Date: | 19-Jun-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | MARK S. SIEGEL | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | CLOYCE A. TALBOTT | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | KENNETH N. BERNS | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | ROBERT C. GIST | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | CURTIS W. HUFF | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | TERRY H. HUNT | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | KENNETH R. PEAK | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | NADINE C. SMITH | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 21036P108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | STZ | Meeting Date: | 27-Jul-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 26-Jul-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932556547 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 250000 |
Last Vote Date: | 27-Jun-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | BARRY A. FROMBERG | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | JAMES A. LOCKE III | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | RICHARD SANDS | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | ROBERT SANDS | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | THOMAS C. MCDERMOTT | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | PAUL L. SMITH | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP, | None | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE | |||||||
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | |||||||
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2007. | |||||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CONSTELLATION | None | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
BRANDS UK SHARESAVE SCHEME. |
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MEDTRONIC, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 585055106 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | MDT | Meeting Date: | 24-Aug-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-Aug-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932567906 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 450000 |
Last Vote Date: | 01-Aug-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | RICHARD H. ANDERSON | 450000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | MICHAEL R. BONSIGNORE | 450000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | ROBERT C. POZEN | 450000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | GORDON M. SPRENGER | 450000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF | None | 450000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S | |||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM. | |||||||
3 | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A SHAREHOLDER | Against | 0 | 450000 | 0 | 0 | |
PROPOSAL ENTITLED "DIRECTOR ELECTION | |||||||
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD PROPOSAL." |
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CEMEX, S.A.B. DE C.V. | ||||
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Security: | 151290889 | Meeting Type: | Special | |
Ticker: | CX | Meeting Date: | 31-Aug-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 25-Aug-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932578012 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 2350862 |
Last Vote Date: | 28-Aug-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE | None | 2350862 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PROJECT THAT MODIFIES THE ISSUANCE DEED OF | ||||||
THE ORDINARY PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES | ||||||
DENOMINATED "CEMEX.CPO", AS WELL AS THE | ||||||
TRUST AGREEMENT NUMBER 111033-9 EXECUTED BY | ||||||
"BANCO NACIONAL DE MEXICO, S.A." AS "CEMEX.CPO" | ||||||
TRUSTEE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE | ||||||
PROXY STATEMENT. |
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GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 381317106 | Meeting Type: | Special | |
Ticker: | GDW | Meeting Date: | 31-Aug-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 30-Aug-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932569506 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 585000 |
Last Vote Date: | 31-Jul-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF | None | 585000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 7, 2006, PURSUANT TO | ||||||
WHICH GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||||
WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO A WHOLLY-OWNED | ||||||
SUBSIDIARY OF WACHOVIA CORPORATION. |
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ALKERMES, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 01642T108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | ALKS | Meeting Date: | 21-Sep-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 20-Sep-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932571741 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 240000 |
Last Vote Date: | 05-Sep-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | FLOYD E. BLOOM | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | ROBERT A. BREYER | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | GERRI HENWOOD | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | PAUL J. MITCHELL | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | RICHARD F. POPS | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | ALEXANDER RICH | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | PAUL SCHIMMEL | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | MARK B. SKALETSKY | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | MICHAEL A. WALL | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1999 STOCK | None | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF | |||||||
SHARES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF OPTIONS | |||||||
GRANTED THEREUNDER, BY 1,000,000 SHARES. | |||||||
3 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 | None | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLAN TO INCREASE THE | |||||||
NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE | |||||||
THEREUNDER, BY 300,000 SHARES. | |||||||
4 | TO APPROVE THE 2006 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR | None | 240000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS WHICH PROVIDES FOR | |||||||
THE ISSUANCE OF OPTIONS TO ACQUIRE UP TO | |||||||
240,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE | |||||||
COMPANY. |
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DIAGEO PLC | ||||
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Security: | 25243Q205 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | DEO | Meeting Date: | 17-Oct-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 09-Oct-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932587908 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 350000 |
Last Vote Date: | 03-Oct-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS 2006 | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2006 | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | RE-ELECTION OF LORD HOLLICK OF NOTTING HILL | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION | ||||||
COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF BOARD) | ||||||
5 | RE-ELECTION OF MR HT STITZER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOMINATION, AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | ||||||
6 | RE-ELECTION OF MR PS WALSH (MEMBER OF | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF BOARD) | ||||||
7 | ELECTION OF MS LM DANON (MEMBER OF AUDIT, | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOMINATION, AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | ||||||
8 | RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | AUTHORITY TO MAKE EU POLITICAL | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DONATIONS/EXPENDITURE | ||||||
13 | ADOPTION OF DIAGEO PLC 2006 IRISH PROFIT | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SHARING SCHEME | ||||||
14 | AMENDMENTS TO DIAGEO EXECUTIVE SHARE | None | 350000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OPTION PLAN |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 594918104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | MSFT | Meeting Date: | 14-Nov-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 13-Nov-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932591173 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 800000 |
Last Vote Date: | ||||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & | None | 800000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT | ||||||
AUDITOR | ||||||
11 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RESTRICTION ON | Against | 0 | 800000 | 0 | 0 |
SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO FOREIGN | ||||||
GOVERNMENTS | ||||||
12 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN | Against | 0 | 800000 | 0 | 0 |
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY | ||||||
13 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HIRING OF PROXY | Against | 0 | 800000 | 0 | 0 |
ADVISOR |
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 17275R102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | CSCO | Meeting Date: | 15-Nov-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 14-Nov-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932588405 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 900000 |
Last Vote Date: | ||||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | CAROL A. BARTZ | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | M. MICHELE BURNS | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | LARRY R. CARTER | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | JOHN T. CHAMBERS | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | RODERICK C. MCGEARY | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | STEVEN M. WEST | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | JERRY YANG | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF | None | 900000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S | |||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 28, 2007. | |||||||
3 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER URGING | Against | 0 | 900000 | 0 | 0 | |
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADOPT A POLICY | |||||||
THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUTURE EQUITY | |||||||
COMPENSATION GRANTS TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES | |||||||
SHALL BE SHARES OF STOCK THAT REQUIRE THE | |||||||
ACHIEVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE GOALS AS A | |||||||
PREREQUISITE TO VESTING, AS SET FORTH IN THE | |||||||
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | |||||||
4 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS | Against | 0 | 900000 | 0 | 0 | |
REQUESTING THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION | |||||||
COMMITTEE INITIATE A REVIEW OF CISCO'S | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND TO MAKE | |||||||
AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, A REPORT OF THAT | |||||||
REVIEW BY JANUARY 1, 2007, AS SET FORTH IN THE | |||||||
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. |
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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5 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS | Against | 0 | 900000 | 0 | 0 |
REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A | ||||||
SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF | ||||||
CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE | ||||||
TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS | ||||||
PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE | ||||||
VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE | ||||||
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. |
CEMEX, S.A.B. DE C.V. | ||||
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Security: | 151290889 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | CX | Meeting Date: | 07-Dec-2006 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 01-Dec-2006 | ||
Agenda | 932606570 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 2350862 |
Last Vote Date: | 30-Nov-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | CONSIDERATION AND, IF APPLICABLE, | None | 2350862 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AUTHORIZATION OF A TRANSACTION, AFTER | ||||||
HEARING A REPORT BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE | ||||||
OFFICER AND THE OPINION OF THE BOARD OF | ||||||
DIRECTORS. |
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 22160K105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | COST | Meeting Date: | 31-Jan-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 30-Jan-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932616660 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 700000 |
Last Vote Date: | 27-Dec-2006 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | None | |||||
1 | BENJAMIN S. CARSON | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | WILLIAM H. GATES | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | HAMILTON E. JAMES | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | JILL S. RUCKELSHAUS | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT | None | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AUDITORS |
QUALCOMM INCORPORATED | ||||
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Security: | 747525103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | QCOM | Meeting Date: | 13-Mar-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 12-Mar-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932624097 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 700000 |
Last Vote Date: | 30-Jan-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | BARBARA T. ALEXANDER | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RAYMOND V. DITTAMORE | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | IRWIN MARK JACOBS | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | SHERRY LANSING | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | PETER M. SACERDOTE | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | MARC I. STERN | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF | For | 700000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE | |||||||
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE | |||||||
COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, | |||||||
2007. |
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RIO TINTO PLC | ||||
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Security: | 767204100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | RTP | Meeting Date: | 13-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 05-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932641194 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 65000 |
Last Vote Date: | 20-Mar-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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1 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UNDER | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 | ||||||
2 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UNDER SECTION 89 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 | ||||||
3 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE RIO TINTO PLC SHARES | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BY THE COMPANY OR RIO TINTO LIMITED | ||||||
4 | TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND THE | ||||||
CONSTITUTION OF RIO TINTO LIMITED | ||||||
5 | ELECTION OF MICHAEL FITZPATRICK | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | RE-ELECTION OF ASHTON CALVERT | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | RE-ELECTION OF GUY ELLIOTT | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | RE-ELECTION OF LORD KERR | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | RE-ELECTION OF SIR RICHARD SYKES | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
LLP AS AUDITORS OF RIO TINTO PLC AND TO | ||||||
AUTHORISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE | ||||||
THEIR REMUNERATION | ||||||
11 | APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | TO RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE | For | 65000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS FOR | ||||||
THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006 |
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M&T BANK CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 55261F104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | MTB | Meeting Date: | 17-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 16-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932637931 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 300000 |
Last Vote Date: | 15-Mar-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | BRENT D. BAIRD | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | ROBERT J. BENNETT | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | C. ANGELA BONTEMPO | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | ROBERT T. BRADY | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | MICHAEL D. BUCKLEY | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | T.J. CUNNINGHAM III | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | MARK J. CZARNECKI | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | COLM E. DOHERTY | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | RICHARD E. GARMAN | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | DANIEL R. HAWBAKER | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | PATRICK W.E. HODGSON | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
12 | RICHARD G. KING | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
13 | REGINALD B. NEWMAN, II | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
14 | JORGE G. PEREIRA | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | MICHAEL P. PINTO | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
16 | ROBERT E. SADLER, JR. | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
17 | EUGENE J. SHEEHY | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
18 | STEPHEN G. SHEETZ | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
19 | HERBERT L. WASHINGTON | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
20 | ROBERT G. WILMERS | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF | For | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE | |||||||
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OF M&T BANK | |||||||
CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER | |||||||
31, 2007. |
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SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 867914103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | STI | Meeting Date: | 17-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 16-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932640875 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 165000 |
Last Vote Date: | 23-Mar-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | ROBERT M. BEALL, II* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JEFFREY C. CROWE* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | J. HICKS LANIER* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | LARRY L. PRINCE* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | FRANK S. ROYAL, M.D.* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | PHAIL WYNN, JR.* | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | JAMES M. WELLS III** | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF | For | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY REGARDING THE | |||||||
RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF PREFERRED STOCK. | |||||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE | For | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
COMPANY TO PROVIDE THAT DIRECTORS BE | |||||||
ELECTED ANNUALLY. | |||||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY | Against | 0 | 165000 | 0 | 0 | |
VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | |||||||
5 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST | For | 165000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
& YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. |
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 929903102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | WB | Meeting Date: | 17-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 16-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932640801 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 614864 |
Last Vote Date: | 03-Apr-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
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1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | ERNEST S. RADY*** | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JERRY GITT** | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | JOHN T. CASTEEN, III* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | JOSEPH NEUBAUER* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | VAN L. RICHEY* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | DONA DAVIS YOUNG* | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO AMEND WACHOVIA'S | For | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE | |||||||
PROVISIONS CLASSIFYING THE TERMS OF ITS BOARD | |||||||
OF DIRECTORS. | |||||||
3 | A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO AMEND WACHOVIA'S | For | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR | |||||||
MAJORITY VOTING IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR | |||||||
ELECTIONS. | |||||||
4 | A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE | For | 614864 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE | |||||||
YEAR 2007. | |||||||
5 | A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON- | Against | 0 | 614864 | 0 | 0 | |
BINDING STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE | |||||||
COMPENSATION. | |||||||
6 | A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING | Against | 0 | 614864 | 0 | 0 | |
QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR NOMINEES. | |||||||
7 | A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING | Against | 0 | 614864 | 0 | 0 | |
REPORTING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | |||||||
8 | A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING | Against | 0 | 614864 | 0 | 0 | |
SEPARATING THE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF | |||||||
EXECUTIVE OFFICER. |
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GENENTECH, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 368710406 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | DNA | Meeting Date: | 20-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 19-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932642603 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 200000 |
Last Vote Date: | 04-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | HERBERT W. BOYER | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | WILLIAM M. BURNS | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | ERICH HUNZIKER | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | JONATHAN K.C. KNOWLES | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | ARTHUR D. LEVINSON | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | DEBRA L. REED | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | CHARLES A. SANDERS | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP | For | 200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM OF GENENTECH FOR THE YEAR ENDING | |||||||
DECEMBER 31, 2007. |
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METLIFE, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 59156R108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | MET | Meeting Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932653670 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 275000 |
Last Vote Date: | 18-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | BURTON A. DOLE, JR. | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | R. GLENN HUBBARD | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | JAMES M. KILTS | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | CHARLES M. LEIGHTON | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | DAVID SATCHER | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & | For | 275000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2007 |
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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 03076C106 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | AMP | Meeting Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932641435 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 60000 |
Last Vote Date: | 12-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. CRACCHIOLO. | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN D. KNOWLTON. | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JAY SARLES. | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. SHARPE, JR. | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
RESTATED AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL 2005 INCENTIVE | ||||||
COMPENSATION PLAN. | ||||||
6 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S | For | 60000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS | ||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | ||||||
FOR 2007. |
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 060505104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | BAC | Meeting Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932644481 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 270000 |
Last Vote Date: | 03-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. STEVEN JONES | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | For | 270000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007 | ||||||
19 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS | Against | 0 | 270000 | 0 | 0 |
20 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NUMBER OF DIRECTORS | Against | 0 | 270000 | 0 | 0 |
21 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD | Against | 0 | 270000 | 0 | 0 |
CHAIRMAN |
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TEXTRON INC. | ||||
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Security: | 883203101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | TXT | Meeting Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932646170 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 250000 |
Last Vote Date: | 29-Mar-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN M. BADER | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KERRY CLARK | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVOR J. EVANS | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORD POWELL OF | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BAYSWATER KCMG | ||||||
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. ZIEMER | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | TEXTRON INC. SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | TEXTRON INC. 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT | For | 250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AUDITORS | ||||||
9 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOREIGN | Against | 0 | 250000 | 0 | 0 |
MILITARY SALES |
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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 014482103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | ALEX | Meeting Date: | 26-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932639276 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 196100 |
Last Vote Date: | 12-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | W.B. BAIRD | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | M.J. CHUN | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | W.A. DOANE | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | W.A. DODS, JR. | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | C.G. KING | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | C.H. LAU | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | D.M. PASQUALE | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | M.G. SHAW | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | J.N. WATANABE | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF | For | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE | |||||||
CORPORATION | |||||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, | For | 196100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INC. 2007 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN |
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CEMEX, S.A.B. DE C.V. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 151290889 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | CX | Meeting Date: | 26-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 20-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932673874 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 2249332 |
Last Vote Date: | 19-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT BY THE CHIEF | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S | ||||||
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REPORT OF VARIATIONS OF | ||||||
CAPITAL STOCK, AND PRESENTATION OF THE | ||||||
REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE | ||||||
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, ALL AS | ||||||
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | ||||||
2 | PROPOSAL FOR: (I) THE ALLOCATION OF PROFITS | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AND (II) THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE | ||||||
USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPANY SHARES. | ||||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL STOCK OF | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
THE COMPANY IN ITS VARIABLE PORTION THROUGH | ||||||
CAPITALIZATION CHARGED AGAINST RETAINED | ||||||
EARNINGS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE | ||||||
PROXY STATEMENT. | ||||||
4 | APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS AND | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRESIDENT OF THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE | ||||||
PRACTICES COMMITTEE, ACCORDING TO THE | ||||||
PROPOSAL OF SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTED FOR | ||||||
CONSIDERATION AT THE MEETING. | ||||||
5 | COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE PRACTICES | ||||||
COMMITTEE, ACCORDING TO THE PROPOSAL OF | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION | ||||||
AT THE MEETING. | ||||||
6 | APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE | For | 2249332 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE MEETING. |
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PFIZER INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 717081103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | PFE | Meeting Date: | 26-Apr-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932641637 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1221465 |
Last Vote Date: | 04-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | DENNIS A. AUSIELLO | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | MICHAEL S. BROWN | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | M. ANTHONY BURNS | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | ROBERT N. BURT | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | W. DON CORNWELL | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | WILLIAM H. GRAY, III | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | CONSTANCE J. HORNER | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | WILLIAM R. HOWELL | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | JEFFREY B. KINDLER | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | GEORGE A. LORCH | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | DANA G. MEAD | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
12 | WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP | For | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM FOR 2007. | |||||||
3 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO | Against | 0 | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | |
CUMULATIVE VOTING. | |||||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT | Against | 0 | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | |
ON THE RATIONALE FOR EXPORTING ANIMAL | |||||||
EXPERIMENTATION. | |||||||
5 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT | Against | 0 | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | |
ON THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING PFIZER'S | |||||||
CORPORATE POLICY ON LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE | |||||||
AND USE. | |||||||
6 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO | Against | 0 | 1221465 | 0 | 0 | |
QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES. |
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APACHE CORPORATION | ||||
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||||
Security: | 037411105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | APA | Meeting Date: | 02-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 01-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932657375 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 825000 |
Last Vote Date: | 18-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EUGENE C. FIEDOREK | For | 825000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA ALBJERG | For | 825000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GRAHAM | ||||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.H. MERELLI | For | 825000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND PLANK | For | 825000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | APPROVAL OF 2007 OMNIBUS EQUITY | For | 825000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
COMPENSATION PLAN | ||||||
6 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING | Against | 0 | 825000 | 0 | 0 |
REIMBURSEMENT OF PROXY EXPENSES |
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PEPSICO, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 713448108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | PEP | Meeting Date: | 02-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 01-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932655345 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 235000 |
Last Vote Date: | 13-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ACCOUNTANTS | ||||||
12 | APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | For | 235000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 37) | ||||||
13 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL- CHARITABLE | Against | 0 | 235000 | 0 | 0 |
CONTRIBUTIONS (PROXY STATEMENT P. 44) |
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ABB LTD | ||||
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||||
Security: | 000375204 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | ABB | Meeting Date: | 03-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 25-Apr-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932672202 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1150000 |
Last Vote Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE | ||||||
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006. | ||||||
2 | APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTORS AND THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH | ||||||
MANAGEMENT. | ||||||
3 | APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EARNINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S | ||||||
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | ||||||
4 | APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF THE AUTHORIZED | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SHARE CAPITAL, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S | ||||||
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | ||||||
5 | ROGER AGNELLI, BRAZILIAN, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
6 | LOUIS R. HUGHES, AMERICAN, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
7 | HANS ULRICH MARKI, SWISS, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
8 | MICHEL DE ROSEN, FRENCH, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
9 | MICHAEL TRESCHOW, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
10 | BERND W. VOSS, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
11 | JACOB WALLENBERG, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS A | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
12 | HUBERTUS VON GRUNBERG, GERMAN, ELECTED AS | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DIRECTOR. | ||||||
13 | APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS, | For | 1150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
GROUP AUDITORS AND SPECIAL AUDITORS, AS SET | ||||||
FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED | ||||||
HEREWITH. |
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EMC CORPORATION | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 268648102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | EMC | Meeting Date: | 03-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 02-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932661730 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 300000 |
Last Vote Date: | 12-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | MICHAEL W. BROWN | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JOHN R. EGAN | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | DAVID N. STROHM | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT | For | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF | |||||||
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC'S | |||||||
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR | |||||||
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | |||||||
3 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED EMC | For | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
CORPORATION 2003 STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE BY | |||||||
100,000,000. | |||||||
4 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EMC'S 1989 | For | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE BY | |||||||
25,000,000. | |||||||
5 | TO ELIMINATE EMC'S CLASSIFIED BOARD | For | 300000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
STRUCTURE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL | |||||||
ELECTION OF EACH DIRECTOR. | |||||||
6 | TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | Against | 0 | 300000 | 0 | 0 | |
RELATING TO EMC'S AUDIT COMMITTEE, AS | |||||||
DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT. | |||||||
7 | TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | Against | 0 | 300000 | 0 | 0 | |
RELATING TO ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY | |||||||
MAJORITY VOTE, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY | |||||||
STATEMENT. | |||||||
8 | TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | Against | 0 | 300000 | 0 | 0 | |
RELATING TO SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, AS | |||||||
DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT. | |||||||
9 | TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL | Against | 0 | 300000 | 0 | 0 | |
RELATING TO PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE, | |||||||
AS DESCRIBED IN EMC'S PROXY STATEMENT. |
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 084670108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | BRKA | Meeting Date: | 05-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 04-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932642780 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 275 |
Last Vote Date: | 11-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | WARREN E. BUFFETT | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | CHARLES T. MUNGER | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | HOWARD G. BUFFETT | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | SUSAN L. DECKER | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | WILLIAM H. GATES III | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | DAVID S. GOTTESMAN | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | CHARLOTTE GUYMAN | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | DONALD R. KEOUGH | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | THOMAS S. MURPHY | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | RONALD L. OLSON | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | WALTER SCOTT, JR. | 275 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: TO APPROVE THE | Against | 0 | 275 | 0 | 0 | |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO | |||||||
INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN FOREIGN CORPORATIONS. |
Page 30 of 59 | Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 852061100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | S | Meeting Date: | 08-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 07-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932671945 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1185000 |
Last Vote Date: | 20-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH J. BANE | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. BENNETT | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. DRENDEL | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. FORSEE | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. JANET HILL | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVINE O. HOCKADAY, JR. | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA KOCH LORIMER | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SWANSON | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | ||||||
FIRM OF SPRINT NEXTEL FOR 2007. | ||||||
12 | TO APPROVE THE 2007 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 1185000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY | Against | 0 | 1185000 | 0 | 0 |
VOTE ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE | ||||||
OFFICERS. |
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AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 029912201 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | AMT | Meeting Date: | 09-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 08-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932654103 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 100000 |
Last Vote Date: | 03-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | RAYMOND P. DOLAN | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RONALD M. DYKES | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | CAROLYN F. KATZ | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | GUSTAVO LARA CANTU | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | PAMELA D.A. REEVE | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | DAVID E. SHARBUTT | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | JAMES D. TAICLET, JR. | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | SAMME L. THOMPSON | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION | For | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | |||||||
3 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & | For | 100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | |||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. |
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TALISMAN ENERGY INC. | ||||
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Security: | 87425E103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | TLM | Meeting Date: | 09-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 04-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932656018 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 3030000 |
Last Vote Date: | 05-Apr-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | DOUGLAS D. BALDWIN | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JAMES W. BUCKEE | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | WILLIAM R.P. DALTON | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | KEVIN S. DUNNE | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | LAWRENCE G. TAPP | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | STELLA M. THOMPSON | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | ROBERT G. WELTY | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | CHARLES W. WILSON | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | REAPPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, | For | 3030000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF THE | |||||||
COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. |
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PARTNERRE LTD. | ||||
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Security: | G6852T105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | PRE | Meeting Date: | 10-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 09-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932662225 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 315000 |
Last Vote Date: | 13-Apr-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JOHN A. ROLLWAGEN | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | VITO H. BAUMGARTNER | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | JEAN-PAUL MONTUPET | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | LUCIO STANCA | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, THE | For | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM, AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE | |||||||
ENSUING PERIOD ENDING WITH THE 2008 ANNUAL | |||||||
GENERAL MEETING AND TO REFER THE | |||||||
DETERMINATION OF AUDITORS' REMUNERATION TO | |||||||
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | |||||||
3 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR BYE-LAWS. | For | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4 | TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO | For | 315000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME | |||||||
BEFORE THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OR ANY | |||||||
ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. |
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ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. | ||||
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Security: | G0450A105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | ACGL | Meeting Date: | 11-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 10-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932671755 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 335000 |
Last Vote Date: | 18-Apr-2007 | |||
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | WOLFE "BILL" H. BRAGIN* | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JOHN L. BUNCE, JR.* | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | SEAN D. CARNEY* | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | JAMES J. ANSALDI** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | GRAHAM B. COLLIS** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | MARC GRANDISSON** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | W. PRESTON HUTCHINGS** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | CONSTANTINE IORDANOU** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | RALPH E. JONES III** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | THOMAS G. KAISER** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | MARK D. LYONS** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
12 | NICHOLAS J. METCALF** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
13 | MARTIN J. NILSEN** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
14 | NICOLAS PAPADOPOULO** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | MICHAEL QUINN** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
16 | MAAMOUN RAJEH** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
17 | PAUL S. ROBOTHAM** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
18 | ROBERT T. VAN GIESON** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
19 | JOHN D. VOLLARO** | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO APPROVE THE ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 2007 | For | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN AS | |||||||
SET FORTH IN AN APPENDIX TO, AND AS DESCRIBED | |||||||
IN, THE ENCLOSED PROXY STATEMENT. |
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
3 | TO APPROVE THE ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD. 2007 | For | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE PLAN AS SET FORTH | ||||||
IN AN APPENDIX TO, AND AS DESCRIBED IN, THE | ||||||
ENCLOSED PROXY STATEMENT. | ||||||
4 | TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS | For | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | ||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING | ||||||
DECEMBER 31, 2007. |
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD. | ||||
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||||
Security: | G0692U109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | AXS | Meeting Date: | 11-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 10-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932657589 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 400000 |
Last Vote Date: | 11-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | GEOFFREY BELL | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | CHRISTOPHER V. GREETHAM | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | MAURICE A. KEANE | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | HENRY B. SMITH | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO APPROVE THE AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2007 LONG-TERM EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN. | |||||||
3 | TO ADOPT AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS TO | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AMEND THE DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNITY | |||||||
PROVISIONS AND TO ALLOW ACQUIRED SHARES OF | |||||||
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED CAPITAL STOCK TO | |||||||
BE HELD IN TREASURY. | |||||||
4 | TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE TO ACT AS THE | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM OF AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED FOR THE | |||||||
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND TO | |||||||
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING | |||||||
THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE FEES | |||||||
FOR THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | |||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM. |
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION | ||||
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||||
Security: | 020002101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | ALL | Meeting Date: | 15-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 14-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932659420 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 285000 |
Last Vote Date: | 18-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. ANDRESS | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. BEYER | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK M. GREENBERG | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD T. LEMAY | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. CHRISTOPHER REYES | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN RILEY, JR. | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. SPRIESER | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ALICE TAYLOR | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. WILSON | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | ||||||
15 | AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF | For | 285000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE | ||||||
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS. |
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 026874107 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | AIG | Meeting Date: | 16-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 15-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932677187 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 335000 |
Last Vote Date: | 27-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | MARSHALL A. COHEN | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | ELLEN V. FUTTER | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | STEPHEN L. HAMMERMAN | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | FRED H. LANGHAMMER | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | GEORGE L. MILES, JR. | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | MORRIS W. OFFIT | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | JAMES F. ORR III | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | MARTIN J. SULLIVAN | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
12 | MICHAEL H. SUTTON | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
13 | EDMUND S.W. TSE | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
14 | ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | FRANK G. ZARB | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF | For | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AIG'S | |||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM FOR 2007. | |||||||
3 | ADOPTION OF THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL | For | 335000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
GROUP, INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | |||||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO | Against | 0 | 335000 | 0 | 0 | |
PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS. |
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 406216101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | HAL | Meeting Date: | 16-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 15-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932669205 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 908663 |
Last Vote Date: | 18-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.M. BADER | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. CRANDALL | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.T DERR | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. HOWELL | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION | For | 908663 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OF AUDITORS. | ||||||
14 | PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW. | Against | 0 | 908663 | 0 | 0 |
15 | PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Against | 0 | 908663 | 0 | 0 |
16 | PROPOSAL ON STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. | Against | 0 | 908663 | 0 | 0 |
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INTERMEC, INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 458786100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | IN | Meeting Date: | 16-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 15-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932680324 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 130000 |
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | LARRY D. BRADY | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | CLAIRE W. GARGALLI | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | GREGORY K. HINCKLEY | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | LYDIA H. KENNARD | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | ALLEN J. LAUER | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | STEPHEN P. REYNOLDS | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | STEVEN B. SAMPLE | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | OREN G. SHAFFER | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | LARRY D. YOST | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & | For | 130000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS |
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CEPHALON, INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 156708109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | CEPH | Meeting Date: | 17-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 16-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932678329 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 150000 |
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | FRANK BALDINO, JR., PHD | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | WILLIAM P. EGAN | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | MARTYN D. GREENACRE | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | VAUGHN M. KAILIAN | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | KEVIN E. MOLEY | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | CHARLES A. SANDERS, M.D | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | DENNIS L. WINGER | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF | For | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INCORPORATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF | |||||||
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR | |||||||
ISSUANCE | |||||||
3 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EQUITY | For | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
COMPENSATION PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF | |||||||
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR | |||||||
ISSUANCE | |||||||
4 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF | For | 150000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT | |||||||
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR | |||||||
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 760759100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | RSG | Meeting Date: | 17-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 16-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932676767 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1762500 |
Last Vote Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JAMES E. O'CONNOR | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | HARRIS W. HUDSON | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | JOHN W. CROGHAN | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | W. LEE NUTTER | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | ALLAN C. SORENSEN | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | MICHAEL W. WICKHAM | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF REPUBLIC SERVICES, | For | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | |||||||
3 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF | For | 1762500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS |
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MFA MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS, INC. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 55272X102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | MFA | Meeting Date: | 22-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 21-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932676553 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 925000 |
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||
1 STEWART ZIMMERMAN | 925000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 JAMES A. BRODSKY | 925000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 ALAN L. GOSULE | 925000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & | For | 925000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
YOUNG LLP AS MFA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | ||||||
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR | ||||||
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. |
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EVEREST RE GROUP, LTD. | ||||
|
||||
Security: | G3223R108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | RE | Meeting Date: | 23-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 22-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932682986 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 478000 |
Last Vote Date: | 27-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | KENNETH J. DUFFY | 478000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | JOSEPH V. TARANTO | 478000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS | For | 478000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 | |||||||
AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTING | |||||||
BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO SET | |||||||
THE FEES FOR THE REGISTERED PUBLIC | |||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM. |
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CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 23282W100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | CYTK | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932679193 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 604900 |
Last Vote Date: | 19-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||
1 STEPHEN DOW | 604900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 MARK MCDADE | 604900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 MICHAEL SCHMERTZLER | 604900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | For | 604900 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY | ||||
|
||||
Security: | 512815101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | LAMR | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932703906 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 324100 |
Last Vote Date: | 21-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | ROBERT M. JELENIC | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | STEPHEN P. MUMBLOW | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | ANNA REILLY | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | KEVIN P. REILLY, JR. | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | WENDELL REILLY | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP | For | 324100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED | |||||||
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2007 FISCAL | |||||||
YEAR. |
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NELNET, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 64031N108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | NNI | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932695313 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 400000 |
Last Vote Date: | 02-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
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1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JAMES P. ABEL | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | STEPHEN F. BUTTERFIELD | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | MICHAEL S. DUNLAP | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | THOMAS E. HENNING | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | BRIAN J. O'CONNOR | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | MICHAEL D. REARDON | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | JAMES H. VAN HORN | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | |||||||
3 | APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BONUS | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PLAN | |||||||
4 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY | |||||||
VOTING IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | |||||||
5 | APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO 11,068,604 | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK FOR THE | |||||||
ACQUISITION OF PACKERS SERVICE GROUP, INC., | |||||||
WHOSE PRINCIPAL ASSET IS 11,068,604 SHARES OF | |||||||
CLASS A COMMON STOCK | |||||||
6 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTED | For | 400000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED | |||||||
NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK | |||||||
THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN FROM A | |||||||
TOTAL OF 1,000,000 SHARES TO A TOTAL OF 2,000,000 | |||||||
SHARES |
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 437076102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | HD | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932680499 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1636500 |
Last Vote Date: | 26-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. CLENDENIN | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILLEDGE A. HART, III | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. JOHNSTON | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH G. LANGONE | For | 0 | 1636500 | 0 | 0 |
12 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE | For | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | ||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING | ||||||
FEBRUARY 3, 2008 | ||||||
13 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POISON PILL | Against | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
IMPLEMENTATION | ||||||
14 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING | Against | 0 | 1636500 | 0 | 0 |
EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY REPORT DISCLOSURE | ||||||
15 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE | Against | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OFFICER COMPENSATION | ||||||
16 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING | Against | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MANAGEMENT BONUSES | ||||||
17 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RETIREMENT | Against | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
BENEFITS | ||||||
18 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY | Against | 1636500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
COMPENSATION | ||||||
19 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR- | Against | 0 | 1636500 | 0 | 0 |
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE |
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
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20 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL | Against | 0 | 1636500 | 0 | 0 |
NONPARTISANSHIP | ||||||
21 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHAIRMAN | Against | 0 | 1636500 | 0 | 0 |
AND CEO |
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TRANSATLANTIC HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 893521104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | TRH | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932692090 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 205000 |
Last Vote Date: | 02-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JAMES BALOG | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | STEVEN J. BENSINGER | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | C. FRED BERGSTEN | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | IAN H. CHIPPENDALE | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | JOHN G. FOOS | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | DIANA K. MAYER | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | ROBERT F. ORLICH | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | RICHARD S. PRESS | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | MARTIN J. SULLIVAN | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | THOMAS R. TIZZIO | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A 2007 EXECUTIVE BONUS | For | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PLAN. | |||||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO SELECT | For | 205000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE | |||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM. |
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XEROX CORPORATION | ||||
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Security: | 984121103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | XRX | Meeting Date: | 24-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932678420 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 2250000 |
Last Vote Date: | 24-Apr-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | GLENN A. BRITT | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | URSULA M. BURNS | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | WILLIAM CURT HUNTER | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | RICHARD J. HARRINGTON | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | ROBERT A. MCDONALD | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | ANNE M. MULCAHY | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | RALPH S. LARSEN | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | ANN N. REESE | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF | For | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT | |||||||
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | |||||||
3 | AMENDMENT OF THE 2004 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE | For | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PLAN. | |||||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE | Against | 0 | 2250000 | 0 | 0 | |
ADOPTION OF A VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT. |
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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. | ||||
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Security: | G95089101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | WFT | Meeting Date: | 30-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 29-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932705683 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1220000 |
Last Vote Date: | 21-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC- | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DANNER | ||||||
6 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: SHELDON B. LUBAR | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS | For | 1220000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING | ||||||
DECEMBER 31, 2007, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE | ||||||
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO | ||||||
SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP'S REMUNERATION. |
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BIOGEN IDEC INC. | ||||
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Security: | 09062X103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | BIIB | Meeting Date: | 31-May-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 30-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932704299 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 170000 |
Last Vote Date: | 11-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | JAMES C. MULLEN | 170000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | BRUCE R. ROSS | 170000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | MARIJN E. DEKKERS | 170000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF | For | 170000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE | |||||||
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC | |||||||
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING | |||||||
DECEMBER 31, 2007. |
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. | ||||
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Security: | 931142103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | WMT | Meeting Date: | 01-Jun-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 31-May-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932700669 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 575000 |
Last Vote Date: | 09-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK C. SHEWMAKER | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS | For | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS | ||||||
17 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
18 | UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE POLICY | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
19 | PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
20 | EQUITY COMPENSATION GLASS CEILING | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
21 | COMPENSATION DISPARITY | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
22 | BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
23 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTE | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
24 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT | Against | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
26 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Against | 575000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
27 | QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES | Against | 0 | 575000 | 0 | 0 |
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THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 872540109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | TJX | Meeting Date: | 05-Jun-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 04-Jun-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932701825 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 2100000 |
Last Vote Date: | 08-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | DAVID A. BRANDON | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | BERNARD CAMMARATA | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | DAVID T. CHING | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | MICHAEL F. HINES | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | AMY B. LANE | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | CAROL MEYROWITZ | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | JOHN F. O'BRIEN | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
8 | ROBERT F. SHAPIRO | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
9 | WILLOW B. SHIRE | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
10 | FLETCHER H. WILEY | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF EXECUTIVE | For | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
OFFICER PERFORMANCE GOALS. | |||||||
3 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF | For | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP. | |||||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ELECTION | Against | 0 | 2100000 | 0 | 0 | |
OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE. |
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PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. | ||||
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||||
Security: | 703481101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |
Ticker: | PTEN | Meeting Date: | 07-Jun-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 06-Jun-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932706166 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1000000 |
Last Vote Date: | 21-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |
|
|||||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||
1 | MARK S. SIEGEL | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | CLOYCE A. TALBOTT | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
3 | KENNETH N. BERNS | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
4 | CHARLES O. BUCKNER | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
5 | CURTIS W. HUFF | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
6 | TERRY H. HUNT | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
7 | KENNETH R. PEAK | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2 | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF | For | 1000000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE | |||||||
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING | |||||||
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR | |||||||
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. |
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DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION | ||||
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||||
Security: | 256669102 | Meeting Type: | Special | |
Ticker: | DG | Meeting Date: | 21-Jun-2007 | |
ISIN | Vote Deadline Date: | 20-Jun-2007 | ||
Agenda | 932728643 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 1200000 |
Last Vote Date: | 30-May-2007 | |||
|
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
|
||||||
1 | APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF | For | 1200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MERGER | ||||||
2 | ADJOURNMENT AND POSTPONEMENT OF THE | For | 1200000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SPECIAL MEETING |
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By (Signature and Title)*
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/s/ Spencer Davidson | |
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Spencer Davidson, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
* | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |