UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-41
General American Investors Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Eugene S. Stark
Vice-President, Administration
General American Investors Company, Inc.
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 212-916-8400
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2008 June 30, 2009
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 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrants proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
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ACTIVISION, INC. |
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Security: |
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004930202 |
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Meeting Type: |
Special |
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Ticker: |
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ATVI |
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Meeting Date: |
08-Jul-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US0049302021 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
07-Jul-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932926566 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
700000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
24-Jun-2008 |
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Proposal |
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Recommendation |
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Abstain |
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A PROPOSAL TO ISSUE AN AGGREGATE OF |
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700000 |
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APPROXIMATELY 358.2 MILLION NEW SHARES OF |
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ACTIVISION COMMON STOCK. |
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A PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE COMBINED |
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700000 |
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COMPANY'S NAME FROM "ACTIVISION, INC" TO |
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"ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC." |
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A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF |
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700000 |
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AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK FROM |
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455,000,000 TO 1,205,000,000. |
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A PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE THE SERIES A JUNIOR |
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700000 |
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PREFERRED STOCK. |
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A PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE CERTAIN QUORUM |
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700000 |
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REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD |
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OF DIRECTORS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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A PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SUPERMAJORITY |
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700000 |
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STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL TO AMEND CERTAIN |
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SECTIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. |
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A PROPOSAL TO LIMIT THE POWER OF THE BOARD |
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700000 |
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OF DIRECTORS TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF |
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THE BYLAWS WITHOUT STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL. |
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A PROPOSAL TO GRANT THE DIRECTORS |
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700000 |
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DESIGNATED BY VIVENDI CERTAIN VOTING POWERS |
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WHEN OTHER VIVENDI DESIGNEES ARE NOT |
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PRESENT. |
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A PROPOSAL TO INCLUDE LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN |
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700000 |
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BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IN WHICH VIVENDI MAY |
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ENGAGE OR PARTICIPATE. |
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A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES |
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700000 |
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ALLOCATING CERTAIN CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES |
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BETWEEN ACTIVISION BLIZZARD AND VIVENDI. |
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A PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE VIVENDI OR ACTIVISION |
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700000 |
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BLIZZARD TO PURCHASE ALL OF THE COMBINED |
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COMPANY'S ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES. |
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A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES |
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700000 |
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GOVERNING AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS. |
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A PROPOSAL TO CAUSE THE COMBINED COMPANY |
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700000 |
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TO BE GOVERNED BY SECTION 203 OF THE |
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DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW. |
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A PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 7.4(A) OF |
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700000 |
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ACTIVISION'S THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED |
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BYLAWS. |
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A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE |
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700000 |
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SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF |
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NECESSARY. |
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THQ INC. |
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Security: |
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872443403 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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THQI |
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Meeting Date: |
31-Jul-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US8724434035 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
30-Jul-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932930274 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
335000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
07-Jul-2008 |
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Recommendation |
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Take No Action |
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DIRECTOR |
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BRIAN J. FARRELL |
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335000 |
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LAWRENCE BURSTEIN |
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335000 |
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HENRY T. DENERO |
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335000 |
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BRIAN P. DOUGHERTY |
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335000 |
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JEFFREY W. GRIFFITHS |
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335000 |
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GARY E. RIESCHEL |
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335000 |
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JAMES L. WHIMS |
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335000 |
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE THQ INC. 2006 |
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335000 |
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LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN: TO INCREASE THE |
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NUMBER OF SHARES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR |
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ISSUANCE BY 5.5 MILLION SHARES. |
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE THQ INC. |
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335000 |
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EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN: TO INCREASE |
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THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK |
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RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE BY 500,000. |
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RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED |
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335000 |
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM: TO RATIFY THE |
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APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE |
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COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC |
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ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL |
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YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009. |
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NETEASE.COM, INC. |
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Security: |
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64110W102 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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NTES |
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Meeting Date: |
05-Sep-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US64110W1027 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
27-Aug-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932942370 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
445100 |
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Last Vote Date: |
25-Aug-2008 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
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Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM DING |
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445100 |
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0 |
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2 |
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL TONG |
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445100 |
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0 |
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RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALICE CHENG |
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445100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUN FENG |
For |
445100 |
0 |
0 |
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RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNY LEE |
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445100 |
0 |
0 |
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RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL LEUNG |
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445100 |
0 |
0 |
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RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH TONG |
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445100 |
0 |
0 |
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8 |
APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN |
For |
445100 |
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CPAS LIMITED COMPANY AS INDEPENDENT |
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AUDITORS OF NETEASE.COM, INC. FOR THE FISCAL |
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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008. |
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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC |
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Security: |
185896107 |
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Meeting Type: |
Contested-Consent |
Ticker: |
CLF |
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Meeting Date: |
03-Oct-2008 |
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US1858961071 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
02-Oct-2008 |
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Agenda |
932954577 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
120000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
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Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
"BY VOTING THIS AGENDA YOU ARE HEREBY |
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120000 |
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CERTIFYING THAT YOUR SHARES ARE "NOT |
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INTERESTED SHARES," AS DEFINED IN THE PROXY |
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STATEMENT. IF YOU HOLD "INTERESTED SHARES," |
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YOU MUST CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE |
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REPRESENTATIVE IN ORDER TO VOTE YOUR SHARES |
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PROPERLY. PLEASE REFER TO THE PROXY MATERIAL |
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TO DETERMINE IF YOU HOLD "INTERESTED SHARES" |
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VERSUS "NOT INTERESTED SHARES." CONTROL |
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SHARE ACQUISITION PROPOSAL: A RESOLUTION OF |
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CLEVELAND- CLIFFS' SHAREHOLDERS AUTHORIZING |
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THE CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION OF CLEVELAND- |
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CLIFFS COMMON SHARES PURSUANT TO THE |
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ACQUIRING PERSON STATEMENT OF HARBINGER |
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CAPITAL PARTNERS MASTER FUND I, LTD. AND |
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HARBINGER CAPITAL PARTNERS SPECIAL |
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SITUATIONS FUND, L.P. DATED AUGUST 14, 2008. |
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DIAGEO PLC |
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Security: |
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25243Q205 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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DEO |
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Meeting Date: |
15-Oct-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US25243Q2057 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
06-Oct-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932957105 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
350000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
01-Oct-2008 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
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Abstain |
Take No Action |
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REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2008 |
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350000 |
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2 |
DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2008 |
For |
350000 |
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3 |
DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND |
For |
350000 |
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0 |
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TO RE-ELECT DR FB HUMER (MEMBER OF |
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350000 |
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NOMINATION COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN OF |
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COMMITTEE) AS A DIRECTOR |
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TO RE-ELECT M LILJA (MEMBER OF AUDIT, |
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350000 |
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NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A |
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DIRECTOR |
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TO RE-ELECT WS SHANAHAN (MEMBER OF AUDIT, |
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350000 |
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NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A |
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DIRECTOR |
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TO RE-ELECT HT STITZER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, |
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350000 |
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NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A |
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DIRECTOR |
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ELECTION OF PG SCOTT (MEMBER OF AUDIT, |
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350000 |
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CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION, |
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REMUNERATION) AS A DIRECTOR |
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RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR |
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350000 |
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AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES |
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350000 |
0 |
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DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS |
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350000 |
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AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES |
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350000 |
0 |
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AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR |
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350000 |
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TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE |
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ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 PERFORMANCE |
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350000 |
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SHARE PLAN |
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ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 SENIOR |
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350000 |
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EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION PLAN |
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AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL SHARE |
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350000 |
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PLANS |
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. |
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Security: |
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17275R102 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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CSCO |
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Meeting Date: |
13-Nov-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US17275R1023 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
12-Nov-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932954729 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
915000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
04-Nov-2008 |
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Item |
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Recommendation |
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Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ |
For |
915000 |
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0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG |
For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF |
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For |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
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FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 25, 2009. |
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO |
Against |
0 |
915000 |
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AMEND THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A |
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BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS. |
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PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS |
Against |
0 |
915000 |
0 |
0 |
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REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO |
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SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A |
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SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF |
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CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE |
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TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS |
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PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE |
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VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE |
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PROXY STATEMENT. |
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ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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Security: |
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019589308 |
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Meeting Type: |
Special |
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Ticker: |
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AW |
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Meeting Date: |
14-Nov-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US0195893088 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
13-Nov-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932964489 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
150000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
10-Nov-2008 |
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Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE |
For |
150000 |
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0 |
0 |
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF |
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JUNE 22, 2008, AS AMENDED JULY 31, 2008, AMONG |
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC., RS MERGER WEDGE, INC., |
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A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF REPUBLIC |
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FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE MERGER, AND |
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ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., AS DESCRIBED IN |
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THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY |
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STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. |
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2 |
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL |
For |
150000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL |
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PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL. |
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. |
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Security: |
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760759100 |
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Meeting Type: |
Special |
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Ticker: |
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RSG |
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Meeting Date: |
14-Nov-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US7607591002 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
13-Nov-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932964035 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
881500 |
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Last Vote Date: |
27-Oct-2008 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SHARES OF |
For |
881500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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REPUBLIC COMMON STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES |
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CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES OF REPUBLIC COMMON |
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STOCK, IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS |
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CONTEMPLATED BY AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF |
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MERGER, AMONG REPUBLIC, RS MERGER WEDGE, |
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INC., AND ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., AS |
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DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY |
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STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. |
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2 |
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL |
For |
881500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL |
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PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL. |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION |
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Security: |
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594918104 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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MSFT |
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Meeting Date: |
19-Nov-2008 |
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ISIN |
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US5949181045 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
18-Nov-2008 |
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Agenda |
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932960013 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
570000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
04-Nov-2008 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
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INCENTIVE PLAN. |
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11 |
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. |
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12 |
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & |
For |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT |
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AUDITOR. |
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13 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES |
Against |
0 |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
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ON INTERNET CENSORSHIP. |
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14 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF |
Against |
0 |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
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BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS. |
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15 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF |
Against |
0 |
570000 |
0 |
0 |
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CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. |
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ASML HOLDINGS N.V. |
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Security: |
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N07059186 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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ASML |
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Meeting Date: |
26-Mar-2009 |
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ISIN |
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USN070591862 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
16-Mar-2009 |
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Agenda |
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933007975 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
700000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
16-Mar-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DISCUSSION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT 2008 AND |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ADOPTION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE |
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FINANCIAL YEAR ("FY") 2008, AS PREPARED IN |
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ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCH LAW. |
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2 |
DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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MANAGEMENT ("BOM") FROM LIABILITY FOR THEIR |
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RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008. |
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3 |
DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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SUPERVISORY BOARD ("SB") FROM LIABILITY FOR |
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THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FY 2008. |
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4 |
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.20 PER |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ORDINARY SHARE OF EUR 0.09. |
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5 |
APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE |
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BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK. |
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6 |
APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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SIGN-ON STOCK FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION |
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OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON STOCK. |
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7 |
APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND AUTHORIZATION |
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OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE PERFORMANCE STOCK |
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OPTIONS. |
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8 |
APPROVAL OF THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 50,000 |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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SIGN-ON STOCK OPTIONS FOR THE BOM AND |
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AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO ISSUE THE SIGN-ON |
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STOCK OPTIONS. |
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9 |
APPROVAL OF THE NUMBER OF STOCK OPTIONS, |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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RESPECTIVELY STOCK, AVAILABLE FOR ASML |
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EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOM TO |
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ISSUE THE STOCK OPTIONS OR STOCK. |
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10 |
NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. H.C.J. |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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VAN DEN BURG AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE |
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MARCH 26, 2009. |
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Item |
Proposal |
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
11 |
NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. O. |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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BILOUS AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH |
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26, 2009. |
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12 |
NOMINATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. J.W.B. |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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WESTERBURGEN AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE |
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MARCH 26, 2009. |
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13 |
NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MS. P.F.M. VAN |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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DER MEER MOHR AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE |
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MARCH 26, 2009. |
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14 |
NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MR. W. ZIEBART |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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AS MEMBER OF THE SB EFFECTIVE MARCH 26, 2009. |
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15 |
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE |
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(RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE |
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CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, LIMITED TO 5% OF THE |
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ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE |
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AUTHORIZATION. |
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16 |
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO RESTRICT |
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OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING |
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TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12A. |
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17 |
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO ISSUE |
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(RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR) SHARES IN THE |
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CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5% |
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OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE |
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AUTHORIZATION, WHICH 5% CAN ONLY BE USED IN |
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CONNECTION WITH OR ON THE OCCASION OF |
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MERGERS AND/OR ACQUISITIONS. |
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18 |
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009, TO RESTRICT |
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OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ACCRUING |
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TO SHAREHOLDERS IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 12C. |
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19 |
PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOM FOR A PERIOD |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF 18 MONTHS FROM MARCH 26, 2009 TO ACQUIRE |
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ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY'S SHARE |
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CAPITAL. |
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20 |
CANCELLATION OF ORDINARY SHARES. |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
CANCELLATION OF ADDITIONAL ORDINARY SHARES. |
For |
700000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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CEMEX, S.A.B. DE C.V. |
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Security: |
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151290889 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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CX |
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Meeting Date: |
23-Apr-2009 |
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ISIN |
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US1512908898 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
22-Apr-2009 |
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Agenda |
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933041509 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
1875862 |
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Last Vote Date: |
16-Apr-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT BY THE CHIEF |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REPORT OF VARIATIONS OF |
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CAPITAL STOCK, AND PRESENTATION OF THE |
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REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE |
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, ALL AS |
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MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. |
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2 |
RESOLUTION ON ALLOCATION OF PROFITS. |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL STOCK OF |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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THE COMPANY IN ITS VARIABLE PORTION THROUGH |
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CAPITALIZATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS. |
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4 |
DEBT RENEGOTIATION WITH FINANCIAL |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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INSTITUTIONS. |
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5 |
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS, AND MEMBERS AND |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PRESIDENT OF THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE |
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PRACTICES COMMITTEE. |
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6 |
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE PRACTICES |
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COMMITTEE. |
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7 |
APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE |
For |
1875862 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE MEETING. |
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY |
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Security: |
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025816109 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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AXP |
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Meeting Date: |
27-Apr-2009 |
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ISIN |
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US0258161092 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
24-Apr-2009 |
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Agenda |
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933007595 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
425000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
20-Apr-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.F. AKERSON |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BARSHEFSKY |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: U.M. BURNS |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. CHERNIN |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LESCHLY |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.C. LEVIN |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MCGINN |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.D. MILLER |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.S REINEMUND |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. WALTER |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. WILLIAMS |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
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FIRM FOR 2009. |
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14 |
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING |
For |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. |
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15 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO |
Against |
0 |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR DIRECTORS. |
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16 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE |
Against |
0 |
425000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CALLING OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. |
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THE BOEING COMPANY |
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Security: |
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097023105 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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BA |
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Meeting Date: |
27-Apr-2009 |
|
ISIN |
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US0970231058 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
24-Apr-2009 |
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Agenda |
|
933012356 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
300000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
30-Mar-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
AMENDMENT TO THE BOEING COMPANY 2003 |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN. |
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|
|
11 |
ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & |
For |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
12 |
ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING. |
|
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
REQUIRE ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
|
OFFICER COMPENSATION. |
|
|
|
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|
|
14 |
ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES. |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR. |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
|
SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS. |
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|
|
|
18 |
REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL |
Against |
0 |
300000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CONTRIBUTIONS. |
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ABB LTD |
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Security: |
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000375204 |
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|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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ABB |
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|
Meeting Date: |
05-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US0003752047 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
24-Apr-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933058059 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
1200000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
20-Apr-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE |
|
|
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|
|
|
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2008. |
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|
|
2 |
CONSULATIVE VOTE ON THE 2008 REMUNERATION |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
REPORT. |
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|
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|
|
3 |
DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH MANAGEMENT. |
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RELEASE OF LEGAL RESERVES. |
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|
|
5 |
RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
CAPITAL REDUCTION THROUGH NOMINAL VALUE |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
REPAYMENT. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
RELATED TO THE CAPITAL REDUCTION. |
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
HUBERTUS VON GRUNBERG, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS |
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|
|
|
DIRECTOR. |
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|
9 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: ROGER |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AGNELLI, BRAZILIAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS R. |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
HUGHES, AMERICAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: HANS |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ULRICH MARKI, SWISS, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
12 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHEL DE |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ROSEN, FRENCH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
13 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TRESCHOW, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
14 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: BERND W. |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
VOSS, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: JACOB |
For |
1200000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
WALLENBERG, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR. |
|
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|
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. |
|
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|
|
Security: |
|
89417E109 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
TRV |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
05-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US89417E1091 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
04-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933009703 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
235000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
29-Apr-2009 |
|
|
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|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. BELLER |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. DASBURG |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET M. DOLAN |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY S. FISHMAN |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE G. GRAEV |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA L. HIGGINS |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HODGSON |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLEVE L. KILLINGSWORTH, |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
JR. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE J. THOMSEN |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
LLP AS TRAVELERS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009. |
|
|
|
|
|
14 |
TO RE-APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE |
For |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER TRAVELERS' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PLAN. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL |
Against |
0 |
235000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CONTRIBUTIONS. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
G0692U109 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
AXS |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
06-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
BMG0692U1099 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
05-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933028739 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
440000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
06-Apr-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DIRECTOR |
|
For |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
MICHAEL A. BUTT |
|
|
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
JOHN R. CHARMAN |
|
|
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
CHARLES A. DAVIS |
|
|
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
SIR ANDREW LARGE |
|
|
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AXIS CAPITAL |
For |
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
HOLDINGS LIMITED 2007 LONG-TERM EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPENSATION PLAN WHICH INCREASES THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON |
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PLAN BY 4,000,000 AND PROVIDES THAT NO |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MATERIAL AMENDMENTS MAY BE MADE TO THE PLAN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER CONSENT. |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
TO AMEND THE BYE-LAWS OF AXIS CAPITAL |
For |
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
HOLDINGS LIMITED AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE TO ACT AS THE |
For |
440000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FIRM OF AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED FOR THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND TO |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING |
|
|
|
|
|
|
THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO SET THE FEES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOR THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACCOUNTING FIRM. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PEPSICO, INC. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
713448108 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
PEP |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
06-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US7134481081 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
05-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933014906 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
255000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
29-Apr-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ACCOUNTANTS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 |
APPROVAL OF PEPSICO, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE |
For |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
COMPENSATION PLAN |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER |
Against |
0 |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
|
RECYCLING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 59) |
|
|
|
|
|
17 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY |
Against |
0 |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
|
ENGINEERED PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT P. 61) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
18 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE |
Against |
0 |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 63) |
|
|
|
|
|
19 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON |
Against |
0 |
255000 |
0 |
0 |
|
COMPENSATION (PROXY STATEMENT P. 64) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
H27013103 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
WFT |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
07-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
CH0038838394 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
04-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933056182 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
2050000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
22-Apr-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC- |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DANNER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS |
For |
2050000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FIRM FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND |
|
|
|
|
|
|
RATIFICATION OF THE ELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG |
|
|
|
|
|
|
AG, ZURICH AS STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR YEAR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
94106L109 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
WMI |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
08-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US94106L1098 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
07-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933026115 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
630000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
08-Apr-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PASTORA SAN JUAN |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
CAFFERTY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK, JR. |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. ROBERT REUM |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. WEIDEMEYER |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
& YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009. |
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
PLAN. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 |
For |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12 |
PROPOSAL RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL |
Against |
0 |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CONTRIBUTIONS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEETING. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13 |
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, IF |
Against |
0 |
630000 |
0 |
0 |
|
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT MEETING. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
020002101 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
ALL |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
19-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US0200021014 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
18-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933040153 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
175000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
11-May-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. BEYER |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK M. GREENBERG |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD T. LEMAY |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN RILEY, JR. |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. SPRIESER |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ALICE TAYLOR |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. WILSON |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
TOUCHE LLP AS ALLSTATE'S INDEPENDENT |
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REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2009. |
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12 |
APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
ANNUAL EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. |
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13 |
APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. |
For |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO |
Against |
0 |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
|
CALL SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. |
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15 |
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY |
Against |
0 |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
|
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE |
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NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. |
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16 |
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING A REPORT ON |
Against |
0 |
175000 |
0 |
0 |
|
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAYMENTS TO |
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TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER TAX EXEMPT |
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ORGANIZATIONS. |
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY |
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Security: |
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406216101 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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HAL |
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Meeting Date: |
20-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US4062161017 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
19-May-2009 |
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Agenda |
|
933038487 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
800000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
11-May-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.T. HACKETT |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MALONE |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
OF AUDITORS. |
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12 |
PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 1993 |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN. |
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13 |
PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2002 |
For |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. |
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14 |
PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
PROPOSAL ON LOW CARBON ENERGY REPORT. |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
PROPOSAL ON ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
|
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS DISCLOSURE. |
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18 |
PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
PROPOSAL ON IRAQ OPERATIONS. |
Against |
0 |
800000 |
0 |
0 |
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NELNET, INC. |
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Security: |
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64031N108 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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NNI |
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Meeting Date: |
20-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US64031N1081 |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
19-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933059847 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
517500 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
28-Apr-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. ABEL |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BUTTERFIELD |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. DUNLAP |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN A. FARRELL |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. HENNING |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN J. O'CONNOR |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIMBERLY K. RATH |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. REARDON |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. VAN HORN |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC |
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|
|
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009 |
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11 |
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTED |
For |
517500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED |
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|
NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK |
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THAT MAY BE ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN FROM A |
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TOTAL OF 2,000,000 SHARES TO A TOTAL OF 4,000,000 |
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|
SHARES |
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|
CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED |
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Security: |
|
23282W100 |
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|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
CYTK |
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|
Meeting Date: |
21-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US23282W1009 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
20-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933047309 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
529900 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
06-May-2009 |
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|
Item |
Proposal |
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DIRECTOR |
|
For |
|
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|
|
|
1 |
ROBERT I. BLUM |
|
|
529900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
DENISE M. GILBERT |
|
|
529900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
JAMES A. SPUDICH |
|
|
529900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF |
|
For |
529900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE |
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|
|
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
|
|
|
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|
|
FIRM OF CYTOKINETICS, INCORPORATED FOR THE |
|
|
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FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. |
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3 |
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EQUITY |
For |
529900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS |
|
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|
OF MAY 22, 2008, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF |
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AUTHORIZED SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE |
|
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THEREUNDER BY 2,000,000 SHARES. |
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|
LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
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Security: |
|
521863308 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
LEAP |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
21-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US5218633080 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
20-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933045393 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
128000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
11-May-2009 |
|
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|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DIRECTOR |
|
For |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
JOHN D. HARKEY, JR. |
|
|
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
S. DOUGLAS HUTCHESON |
|
|
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
ROBERT V. LAPENTA |
|
|
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
MARK H. RACHESKY, M.D. |
|
|
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
5 |
MICHAEL B. TARGOFF |
|
|
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF |
|
For |
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS LEAP'S |
|
|
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|
|
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
|
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|
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, |
|
|
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|
|
2009 |
|
|
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|
|
|
|
3 |
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEAP |
For |
128000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL INC. 2004 STOCK OPTION, |
|
|
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|
|
RESTRICTED STOCK AND DEFERRED STOCK UNIT |
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|
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF |
|
|
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|
|
COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE |
|
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UNDER THE PLAN BY 1,000,000 SHARES. |
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|
XEROX CORPORATION |
|
|
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|
Security: |
|
984121103 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
XRX |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
21-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US9841211033 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
20-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933037269 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
1900000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
11-May-2009 |
|
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|
Item |
Proposal |
|
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HARRINGTON |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CURT HUNTER |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MCDONALD |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN N. REESE |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
WILDEROTTER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF |
For |
1900000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009. |
|
|
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|
PARTNERRE LTD. |
|
|
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|
Security: |
|
G6852T105 |
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|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
PRE |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
22-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
BMG6852T1053 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
21-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933047107 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
275000 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
11-May-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DIRECTOR |
|
For |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
JAN H. HOLSBOER |
|
|
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
KEVIN M. TWOMEY |
|
|
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, THE |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING |
|
|
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|
|
FIRM, AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, TO SERVE |
|
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|
UNTIL THE 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, AND TO |
|
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|
|
REFER DECISIONS ABOUT THE AUDITORS' |
|
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|
|
COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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|
|
3 |
TO APPROVE OUR 2009 EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN. |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO OUR 2003 NON- |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR SHARE PLAN, AS AMENDED |
|
|
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|
|
AND RESTATED; |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
APPLICABLE TO THE SHARES REMAINING UNDER |
|
|
|
|
|
|
OUR SWISS SHARE PURCHASE PLAN; AND |
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
REQUIREMENTS FOR AMALGAMATIONS IN OUR BYE- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAWS. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
TO APPROVE ADVANCE NOTICE PROVISIONS IN OUR |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BYE-LAWS. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
TO APPROVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
VOTING/OWNERSHIP IN OUR BYE-LAWS. |
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
TO APPROVE INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS IN OUR |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
BYE-LAWS. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
TO APPROVE ELECTION, DISQUALIFICATION AND |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR PROVISIONS IN OUR BYE- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAWS. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
TO APPROVE OTHER CHANGES TO OUR BYE-LAWS. |
For |
275000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Security: |
|
512815101 |
|
|
|
Meeting Type: |
Annual |
|
Ticker: |
|
LAMR |
|
|
|
Meeting Date: |
28-May-2009 |
|
ISIN |
|
US5128151017 |
|
|
|
Vote Deadline Date: |
27-May-2009 |
|
Agenda |
|
933068985 |
Management |
|
|
Total Ballot Shares: |
374100 |
|
Last Vote Date: |
04-May-2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item |
Proposal |
|
Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DIRECTOR |
|
For |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2 |
JOHN E. KOERNER, III |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
3 |
EDWARD H. MCDERMOTT |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
STEPHEN P. MUMBLOW |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
5 |
THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
6 |
ANNA REILLY |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
7 |
KEVIN P. REILLY, JR. |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
8 |
WENDELL REILLY |
|
|
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 1996 |
For |
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMPANY'S CLASS A COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOR ISSUANCE PURSUANT TO AWARDS UNDER THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN BY 3,000,000 SHARES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
FROM 10,000,000 TO 13,000,000 SHARES. |
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
APPROVAL OF THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE |
For |
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE-BASED |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MEASURES SPECIFIED IN THE 1996 EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
INVENTIVE PLAN INTENDED TO QUALIFY FOR TAX |
|
|
|
|
|
|
DEDUCTIONS UNDER SECTION 162(M) OF THE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK |
For |
374100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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PURCHASE PLAN. |
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RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP |
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374100 |
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AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED |
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PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL |
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YEAR. |
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TARGET CORPORATION |
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Security: |
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87612E106 |
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Meeting Type: |
Contested-Annual |
Ticker: |
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TGT |
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Meeting Date: |
28-May-2009 |
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ISIN |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
27-May-2009 |
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Agenda |
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933068531 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
666200 |
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Last Vote Date: |
30-Apr-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
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Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
DETERMINATION THAT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS |
For |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
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CONSTITUTING OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL |
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BE 12 |
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2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY N. DILLON |
For |
333100 |
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0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH |
For |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE W. TAMKE |
For |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SOLOMON D. TRUJILLO |
For |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT |
For |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT |
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REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE |
For |
333100 |
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0 |
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES AVAILABLE UNDER THE |
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TARGET CORPORATION LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN |
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8 |
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ANNUAL |
Against |
0 |
333100 |
0 |
0 |
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ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. |
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Security: |
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931142103 |
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Meeting Type: |
Annual |
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Ticker: |
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WMT |
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Meeting Date: |
05-Jun-2009 |
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ISIN |
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Vote Deadline Date: |
04-Jun-2009 |
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Agenda |
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933057754 |
Management |
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Total Ballot Shares: |
470000 |
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Last Vote Date: |
28-May-2009 |
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Item |
Proposal |
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Recommendation |
For |
Against |
Abstain |
Take No Action |
1 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL T. DUKE |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS |
For |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS |
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17 |
GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY |
Against |
0 |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE |
Against |
0 |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Against |
0 |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS |
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Against |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS |
Against |
0 |
470000 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO BE STOCK OPTIONS |
Against |
0 |
470000 |
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0 |
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 General American Investors Company, Inc.
Spencer Davidson, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer