UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-04700
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-422-3554
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 (Sections 239.24
and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the
most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 1
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ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 02-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701619782 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Approve the amendment of Rule 10 of the Enodis Management For For
Plc Performance Share Plan
S.2 Authorize the Directors to take any actions to Management For For
carry out the Scheme, approve the reduction in
capital, allotment of ordinary shares and
amendment of the Articles of Association
ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE Court Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 02-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701650411 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting
OPTION FOR THIS MEETING TYPE. PLE-ASE CHOOSE
BETWEEN "FOR" AND "AGAINST" ONLY. SHOULD YOU
CHOOSE TO VOTE ABSTAIN-FOR THIS MEETING THEN
YOUR VOTE WILL BE DISREGARDED BY THE ISSUER OR
ISSUERS-AGENT
S.1 Approve the Scheme of Arrangement Management For For
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC
SECURITY 45841N107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBKR MEETING DATE 08-Jul-2008
ISIN US45841N1072 AGENDA 932914840 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS PETERFFY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL H. NEMSER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. BRODY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILAN GALIK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. HARRIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS R. STOLL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVERS W. RILEY Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF DELOITTE
& TOUCHE LLP
MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
SECURITY 55611C108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MVSN MEETING DATE 15-Jul-2008
ISIN US55611C1080 AGENDA 932927378 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE MACROVISION Management Against Against
SOLUTIONS CORPORATION 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN (THE "2008 EQUITY PLAN") COMPRISING
14,300,000 SHARES OF MACROVISION SOLUTIONS
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE 2008 EQUITY PLAN.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE MACROVISION Management For For
SOLUTIONS CORPORATION 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN (THE "2008 ESPP") COMPRISING
7,500,000 SHARES OF MACROVISION SOLUTIONS
CORPORATION COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE 2008 ESPP.
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054204 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 15-Jul-2008
ISIN US8110542045 AGENDA 932928611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO EFFECT THE 1-FOR-3 REVERSE SHARE SPLIT AND
CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN STATED CAPITAL.
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BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS P L C
SECURITY G16612106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BT MEETING DATE 16-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0030913577 AGENDA 701606723 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Approve the report and accounts Management For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Approve the final dividend Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Hanif Lalani as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Carl Symon as a Director Management For For
6. Elect Sir. Michael Rake as a Director Management For For
7. Elect Mr. Gavin Patterson as a Director Management For For
8. Elect Mr. J. Eric Daniels as a Director Management For For
9. Elect Mr. Rt. Hon Patricia Hewitt MP as a Management For For
Director
10. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
11. Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
12. Authorize to allot shares Management For For
S.13 Authorize to allot shares for cash Management For For
S.14 Authorize to purchase own shares Management For For
15. Authorize the political donation Management For For
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 21036P108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STZ MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US21036P1084 AGENDA 932924423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARRY A. FROMBERG For For
2 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
3 JAMES A. LOCKE III For For
4 THOMAS C. MCDERMOTT For For
5 PETER M. PEREZ For For
6 RICHARD SANDS For For
7 ROBERT SANDS For For
8 PAUL L. SMITH For For
9 PETER H. SODERBERG For For
10 MARK ZUPAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
SECURITY 607828100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOD MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US6078281002 AGENDA 932927114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK P. INCROPERA For For
2 VINCENT L. MARTIN For For
3 BRADLEY C. RICHARDSON For For
4 MARSHA C. WILLIAMS For For
02 APPROVE THE MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2008 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Management For Against
ADOPTION OF A MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD FOR THE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC.
SECURITY 390064103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GAP MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US3900641032 AGENDA 932928039 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J.D. BARLINE For For
2 J.J. BOECKEL For For
3 B. GAUNT For For
4 A. GULDIN For For
5 C.W.E. HAUB For For
6 D. KOURKOUMELIS For For
7 E. LEWIS For For
8 G. MAYS For For
9 M.B. TART-BEZER For For
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RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 751028101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RAH MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US7510281014 AGENDA 932929081 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF RALCORP Management For For
HOLDINGS, INC. COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER OF CABLE HOLDCO, INC., A NEWLY-
CREATED, WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KRAFT
FOODS INC., WITH AND INTO RALCORP MAILMAN LLC,
A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF RALCORP HOLDINGS,
INC.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY Management For For
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE
OF SHARES OF RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. COMMON
STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.
CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 210371100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEG MEETING DATE 18-Jul-2008
ISIN US2103711006 AGENDA 932898921 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A THE ELECTION OF YVES C. DE BALMANN AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1B THE ELECTION OF DOUGLAS L. BECKER AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1C THE ELECTION OF ANN C. BERZIN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1D THE ELECTION OF JAMES T. BRADY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1E THE ELECTION OF EDWARD A. CROOKE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1F THE ELECTION OF JAMES R. CURTISS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1G THE ELECTION OF FREEMAN A. HRABOWSKI, III AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1H THE ELECTION OF NANCY LAMPTON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1I THE ELECTION OF ROBERT J. LAWLESS AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1J THE ELECTION OF LYNN M. MARTIN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1K THE ELECTION OF MAYO A. SHATTUCK III AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1L THE ELECTION OF JOHN L. SKOLDS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1M THE ELECTION OF MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO INCREASE Management For For
THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK.
LEGG MASON, INC.
SECURITY 524901105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LM MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2008
ISIN US5249011058 AGENDA 932930642 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS R. BERESFORD* For For
2 W. ALLEN REED* For For
3 ROGER W. SCHIPKE* For For
4 NICHOLAS J. ST. GEORGE* For For
5 MARK R. FETTING** For For
6 SCOTT C. NUTTALL*** For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
SSL INTERNATIONAL PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G8401X108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SSL.L MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0007981128 AGENDA 701649127 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the reports and the accounts for 2008 Management For For
and the auditable part of the remuneration
report
2. Approve the 2008 remuneration report Management For For
3. Declare the final dividend of 5.3 pence per Management For For
ordinary share
4. Re-elect Mr. Richard Adam as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Peter Read as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Garry Watts as a Director Management For For
7. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Management For For
the Company
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8. Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors' Management For For
remuneration
9. Amend the rules of the SSL International Plc Management For For
performance share plan 2005
10. Approve to renew the authority given to Management For For
Directors to allot shares up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 5,000,000
11. Approve to renew the authority given to Management For For
Directors to allot equity securities for cash
pursuant other than on a pro-rota basis
including the authority to sell or allot
treasury shares up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 955,523
12. Grant authority 18,950,000 ordinary shares for Management For For
market purchase
13. Adopt the new Articles of Association Management For For
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 184502102 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CCU MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN US1845021021 AGENDA 932932254 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Management For For
OF MERGER, DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2006, BY AND
AMONG CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., BT
TRIPLE CROWN MERGER CO., INC., B TRIPLE CROWN
FINCO, LLC, AND T TRIPLE CROWN FINCO, LLC, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF
THEIR ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
AMENDED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
03 IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDERS, ON ANY Management For For
OTHER MATTER THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 115637100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BFA MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN US1156371007 AGENDA 932933131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
2 BARRY D. BRAMLEY For For
3 GEO. GARVIN BROWN IV For For
4 MARTIN S. BROWN, JR. For For
5 DONALD G. CALDER For For
6 SANDRA A. FRAZIER For For
7 RICHARD P. MAYER For For
8 WILLIAM E. MITCHELL For For
9 MATTHEW R. SIMMONS For For
10 WILLIAM M. STREET For For
11 DACE BROWN STUBBS For For
12 PAUL C. VARGA For For
13 JAMES S. WELCH, JR. For For
ITO EN,LTD.
SECURITY J25027103 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ITOEF.PK MEETING DATE 29-Jul-2008
ISIN JP3143000002 AGENDA 701660462 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
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2.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Management For For
3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
SECURITY 92857W209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VOD MEETING DATE 29-Jul-2008
ISIN US92857W2098 AGENDA 932928990 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO RECEIVE THE COMPANY'S ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS Management For For
OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2008.
02 TO RE-ELECT SIR JOHN BOND AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE)
03 TO RE-ELECT JOHN BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE) (MEMBER OF THE
NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
04 TO RE-ELECT VITTORIO COLAO AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
05 TO RE-ELECT ANDY HALFORD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
06 TO RE-ELECT ALAN JEBSON AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
07 TO RE-ELECT NICK LAND AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER OF Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
08 TO RE-ELECT ANNE LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
09 TO RE-ELECT SIMON MURRAY AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
10 TO RE-ELECT LUC VANDEVELDE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE) (MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE)
11 TO RE-ELECT ANTHONY WATSON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
12 TO RE-ELECT PHILIP YEA AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
13 TO APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 5.02P PER Management For For
ORDINARY SHARE
14 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
15 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
16 TO AUTHORISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE Management For For
THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS
17 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UNDER Management For For
ARTICLE 16.2 OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION
18 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO DIS-APPLY Management For For
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 16.3 OF THE
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL
RESOLUTION)
19 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY'S PURCHASE OF ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES (SECTION 166, COMPANIES ACT 1985)
(SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
20 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO Management For For
POLITICAL PARTIES, AND/OR INDEPENDENT ELECTION
CANDIDATES; TO POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS OTHER
THAN POLITICAL PARTIES; AND TO INCUR POLITICAL
EXPENDITURE (PART 14, COMPANIES ACT 2006)
21 TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION)
22 TO APPROVE THE RULES OF THE VODAFONE GROUP Management For For
2008 SHARESAVE PLAN
FINMECCANICA SPA
SECURITY T4502J151 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL FINMF.PK MEETING DATE 31-Jul-2008
ISIN IT0003856405 AGENDA 701653645 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
01 AUG 2008 AT 9:30 A.M. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS W-ILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL
CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE
ALSO AD- VISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE
BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE
MEETING-IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Management No
the stock capital, as per Article 2443 of the Action
Italian Civil Code, against payment in one or
more instalments, for a maximum amount of EUR
1,400,000,000; approve to revoke the previous
resolution about the stock capital increase
taken by the extraordinary meeting held on 30
MAY 2007; resolutions realted thereto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF AMOUNT IN RESOLUTION 1.-IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM U-NLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 31-Jul-2008
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 932932519 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
S1 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING Management For
THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS IN
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING RMB60 BILLION
WITHIN 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SUCH
RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING OF THE COMPANY AND TO AUTHORISE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DEAL WITH ALL MATTERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC
CORPORATE BONDS.
YAHOO! INC.
SECURITY 984332106 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YHOO MEETING DATE 01-Aug-2008
ISIN US9843321061 AGENDA 932924992 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROY J. BOSTOCK For For
2 RONALD W. BURKLE For For
3 ERIC HIPPEAU For For
4 VYOMESH JOSHI For For
5 ARTHUR H. KERN For For
6 ROBERT A. KOTICK For For
7 MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER For For
8 GARY L. WILSON For For
9 JERRY YANG For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR- Shareholder Against For
SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET Shareholder Against For
CENSORSHIP.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
SECURITY 44919P300 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IACI MEETING DATE 01-Aug-2008
ISIN US44919P3001 AGENDA 932936959 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. For For
2 BARRY DILLER For For
3 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
4 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
5 BRYAN LOURD For For
6 JOHN C. MALONE For For
7 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
8 STEVEN RATTNER For For
9 ALAN G. SPOON For For
10 DIANE VON FURSTENBERG For For
11 MICHAEL P. ZEISSER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE PREFERRED STOCK MERGER Management For For
PROPOSAL, WHICH INVOLVES THE APPROVAL OF THE
ADOPTION OF A MERGER AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE
THE MERGER OF A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF IAC
WITH AND INTO IAC, IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH
EACH SHARE OF SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK WILL BE
CONVERTED INTO THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A CASH
PAYMENT.
03 TO APPROVE THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT PROPOSAL, Management For For
WHICH INVOLVES THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
IAC'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
EFFECT A ONE-FOR-TWO REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF
IAC COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK,
WHICH MAY BE IMPLEMENTED BY IAC'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE SPIN-OFFS.
04 TO APPROVE THE 2008 STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN PROPOSAL.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS IAC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 7
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 04-Aug-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701661375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
S.1 Approve, for the purpose of giving effect to Management For For
the Scheme of Arrangement dated 10 JUL 2008
between the company and Scheme Shareholders
[as defined in the said Scheme of Arrangement]
as specified, in its original form or with or
subject to any modification, addition or
condition approved or imposed by the Court and
agreed to by the Company and MTW County [as
defined in the Scheme of Arrangement] [the
"Scheme"]: authorize the Directors of the
Company to take all actions as they may
consider necessary or appropriate for carrying
the Scheme into effect; to reduce the share
capital of the Company by canceling and
extinguishing all of the Scheme Shares [as
specified]; approve, subject to, and forthwith
upon, the reduction of capital as referred to
in this Resolution [the "Reduction of
capital"] taking effect: (i) the share capital
of the Company be increased to its former
amount by the creation of such member of new
ordinary shares of 10 pence each as is equal
to the number of Scheme Shares cancelled
pursuant to this resolution; (ii) the reserve
arising in the books of account of the Company
as a result of the reduction of share capital
referred to in this resolution be capitalized
and applied in paying up in full at par all of
the new ordinary shares created pursuant to
this resolution, which shall be allotted and
issued, credited as fully paid, to MTW county
and/or its nominee(s) [as MTW County may
direct] in accordance with the Scheme; and
(iii) authorize the Directors of the Company,
conditional upon the Scheme becoming
effective, and in substitution for any
existing authority and for the purpose of
Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot
the new ordinary shares referred to in this
resolution provided that: the maximum
aggregate nominal amount of relevant
securities that may be allotted under thus
authority shall be the aggregate nominal
amount of the said new ordinary shares created
pursuant to this resolution; [Authority
expires on 31 DEC 2009]; and amend the
Articles of Association of the Company by the
adoption and inclusion of the new Article 49A
as specified
PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP.
SECURITY 740189105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCP MEETING DATE 12-Aug-2008
ISIN US7401891053 AGENDA 932930630 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON R. GRABER For For
2 LESTER L. LYLES For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
SECURITY 423074103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HNZ MEETING DATE 13-Aug-2008
ISIN US4230741039 AGENDA 932934424 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. JOHNSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. BUNCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. COLEMAN, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. DROSDICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HOLIDAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. KENDLE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. O'HARE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. PELTZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.C. SWANN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. USHER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMEND THE COMPANY BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REDUCE SHAREHOLDER VOTE
REQUIRED TO AMEND D&O INDEMNITY
04 AMEND COMPANY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
REDUCE SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE
CERTAIN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS.
THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 21-Aug-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932934715 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VINCENT C. BYRD For For
2 R. DOUGLAS COWAN For For
3 ELIZABETH VALK LONG For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL
YEAR.
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The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
H&R BLOCK, INC.
SECURITY 093671105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRB MEETING DATE 04-Sep-2008
ISIN US0936711052 AGENDA 932937381 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. BLOCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. BREEDEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. GERARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEN J. LAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. LEWIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM D. SEIP Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. EDWARD SHAW, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUSSELL P. SMYTH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIANNA WOOD Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REQUIRE
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO DECREASE
THE PERMISSIBLE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO IMPOSE
DIRECTOR TERM LIMITS.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO LIMIT
VOTING RIGHTS OF PREFERRED STOCK.
06 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE Management For For
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
07 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 DEFERRED STOCK UNIT PLAN Management Against Against
FOR OUTSIDE DIRECTORS, TO REPLACE THE 1989
STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.
08 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL
30, 2009.
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SECURITY M22465104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHKP MEETING DATE 04-Sep-2008
ISIN IL0010824113 AGENDA 932941924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GIL SHWED, MARIUS Management For For
NACHT, JERRY UNGERMAN, DAN PROPPER, DAVID
RUBNER, TAL SHAVIT NOTE: DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED
AS A GROUP, NOT INDIVIDUALLY PLEASE BE ADVISED
THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTING OPTIONS FOR THIS
PROPOSAL ARE EITHER "FOR" OR "ABSTAIN".
2A REELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: IRWIN FEDERMAN Management For For
2B REELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: RAY ROTHROCK Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF Management For For
CHECK POINT'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
04 TO APPROVE COMPENSATION TO CHECK POINT'S CHIEF Management Against Against
EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO IS ALSO THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
5A I AM A "CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER" OF THE Management Against
COMPANY. MARK "FOR" = YES OR "AGAINST" = NO.
5B I HAVE A "PERSONAL INTEREST" IN ITEM 4. MARK Management Against
"FOR" = YES OR "AGAINST" = NO.
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 05-Sep-2008
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 932941645 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 Y. MARC BELTON For For
2 EUGENIO CLARIOND For For
3 JOHN D. CORRENTI For For
4 TERRY M. ENDSLEY For For
5 DR. ABBIE J. GRIFFIN For For
6 MICHAEL N. HAMMES For For
7 DAVID D. HARRISON For For
8 JAMES H. KEYES For For
9 STEVEN J. KLINGER For For
10 DANIEL C. USTIAN For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 9
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
NIKO RESOURCES LTD.
SECURITY 653905109 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NKRSF MEETING DATE 11-Sep-2008
ISIN CA6539051095 AGENDA 932946102 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED Management For For
AT THE MEETING AT SIX (6).
02 THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR Management For For
FROM THE MANAGEMENT PROPOSED NOMINEES, ALL AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
AND PROXY STATEMENT OF THE CORPORATION DATED
JULY 28, 2008 (THE "INFORMATION CIRCULAR").
03 TO APPOINT KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE
DIRECTORS.
04 TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, APPROVE A Management For For
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CORPORATION'S STOCK
OPTION PLAN, THE DETAILS OF WHICH ARE MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
05 TO CONSIDER AND, IF THOUGHT FIT, APPROVE THE Management Against Against
CONTINUATION OF THE CORPORATION'S SHAREHOLDER
RIGHTS PLAN AGREEMENT AND ITS AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT, THE DETAILS OF WHICH ARE MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
DISCOVERY HOLDING COMPANY
SECURITY 25468Y107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US25468Y1073 AGENDA 932945655 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 MERGER PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A Management For For
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, DATED AS OF JUNE 4, 2008.
02 PREFERRED STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER Management For For
AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NEW
DISCOVERY SERIES A AND SERIES C CONVERTIBLE
PREFERRED STOCK TO ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE
PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP.
03 AUTHORIZED STOCK PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND Management For For
VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
WHICH NEW DISCOVERY WILL HAVE AUTHORITY TO
ISSUE.
04 INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE Management Against Against
UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WITH RESPECT TO WHICH
AWARDS MAY BE GRANTED UNDER THE DISCOVERY
HOLDING COMPANY 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN C MALONE For For
2 ROBERT R BENNETT For For
06 AUDITOR RATIFICATION PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND Management For For
VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION
OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
SKYLINE CORPORATION
SECURITY 830830105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SKY MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US8308301055 AGENDA 932946001 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ARTHUR J. DECIO For For
2 THOMAS G. DERANEK For For
3 JOHN C. FIRTH For For
4 JERRY HAMMES For For
5 RONALD F. KLOSKA For For
6 WILLIAM H. LAWSON For For
7 DAVID T. LINK For For
8 ANDREW J. MCKENNA For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 10
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 339099103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLE MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US3390991038 AGENDA 932947180 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOREN K. CARROLL For For
2 J. MICHAEL HAGAN For For
3 JOHN T. MONTFORD For For
02 APPROVE TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES Management For For
OF CAPITAL STOCK THAT FLEETWOOD IS AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE FROM 160,000,000 SHARES TO
310,000,000 SHARES BY INCREASING THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FROM 150,000,000 SHARES TO 300,000,000 SHARES
AND TO DECREASE THE PAR VALUE OF THE COMMON
STOCK FROM $1.00 PER SHARE TO $0.01 PER SHARE.
03 TO APPROVE THE POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF Management For For
COMMON STOCK IN SETTLEMENT OF OUR POTENTIAL
OBLIGATION TO REPURCHASE OUR OUTSTANDING 5%
CONVERTIBLE SENIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
05 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ITS Management For For
DISCRETION, TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
GENERAL MILLS, INC.
SECURITY 370334104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GIS MEETING DATE 22-Sep-2008
ISIN US3703341046 AGENDA 932943598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADBURY H. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL DANOS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. ESREY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RICHARDS HOPE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HEIDI G. MILLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE ODLAND Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS E. QUAM Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. ROSE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOROTHY A. TERRELL Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS GENERAL Management For For
MILLS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
SECURITY 982526105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WWY MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US9825261053 AGENDA 932942217 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF APRIL 28, 2008, AMONG WM. WRIGLEY
JR. COMPANY, MARS, INCORPORATED, NEW UNO
HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND NEW UNO ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY Management For For
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF
ADOPTING THE MERGER AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING.
WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
SECURITY 982526204 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WWYWB MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US9825262044 AGENDA 932942217 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF APRIL 28, 2008, AMONG WM. WRIGLEY
JR. COMPANY, MARS, INCORPORATED, NEW UNO
HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND NEW UNO ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY Management For For
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF
ADOPTING THE MERGER AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING.
DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 24522P103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DLM MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US24522P1030 AGENDA 932944576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE Management For For
FOR THREE-YEAR TERM: TIMOTHY G. BRUER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE Management For For
FOR THREE-YEAR TERM: MARY R. HENDERSON
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE Management For For
FOR THREE-YEAR TERM: SHARON L. MCCOLLAM
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 3, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 11
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC.
SECURITY 780910105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RVT MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US7809101055 AGENDA 932948702 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. DWIGHT For For
2 STEPHEN L. ISAACS For For
GERBER SCIENTIFIC, INC.
SECURITY 373730100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRB MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US3737301008 AGENDA 932949502 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD P. AIKEN For For
2 MARC T. GILES For For
3 EDWARD G. JEPSEN For For
4 RANDALL D. LEDFORD For For
5 JOHN R. LORD For For
6 CAROLE F. ST. MARK For For
7 W. JERRY VEREEN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GERBER Management Against Against
SCIENTIFIC, INC. 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
TO INCREASE BY 1,500,000 SHARES THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN
BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING GROUP PLC
SECURITY G15632105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BSY MEETING DATE 26-Sep-2008
ISIN GB0001411924 AGENDA 701688674 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the financial statements for the YE 30 Management For For
JUN 2008, together with the report of the
Directors and the Auditors thereon
2. Declare a final dividend for the YE 30 JUN 2008 Management For For
3. Re-appoint Mr. Andrew Griffith as a Director Management For For
4. Re-appoint Mr. Daniel Rimer as a Director Management For For
5. Re-appoint Mr. David Evans as a Director Management For For
6. Re-appoint Mr. Allan Leighton as a Director Management For For
7. Re-appoint Mr. James Murdoch as a Director Management For For
8. Re-appoint Mr. Lord Wilson of Dinton as a Management For For
Director
9. Re-appoint Mr. David F. Devoe as a Director Management For For
10. Re-appoint Mr. Arthur Siskind as a Director Management For For
11. Re-appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors Management For For
of the Company and authorize the Directors to
agree their remuneration
12. Approve the report on Directors remuneration Management For For
for the YE 30 JUN 2008
13. Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to Management For For
make political donations and incur political
expenditure
14. Authorize the Directors to allot shares under Management For For
Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985
S.15 Approve to disapply Statutory Pre-Emption Management For For
Rights
16. Approve to increase the maximum aggregate fees Management For For
permitted to be paid to Non-Executive
Directors for their services in the office of
Director
S.17 Approve and adopt new Articles of Association Management For For
18. Approve the 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan Management For For
COMPANIA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES DE CHILE
SECURITY 204449300 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CTC MEETING DATE 07-Oct-2008
ISIN US2044493003 AGENDA 932959844 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS, TO Management For For
REFLECT THE APPROVED AGREEMENTS, AS SET FORTH
IN THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED
HEREWITH. *
02 APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES TO Management For For
FORMALIZE THE AGREEMENTS REACHED AT THE
EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 12
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
CIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT SA, GENEVE
SECURITY H25662141 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CFRHF.PK MEETING DATE 09-Oct-2008
ISIN CH0012731458 AGENDA 701683268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
1. Approve the restructuring of the business of Management No
the Company Action
2. Amend the Articles of Association of the Management No
Company Action
THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 09-Oct-2008
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 932948966 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. MATHIS For For
2 JAMES L. POPOWICH For For
3 JAMES T. PROKOPANKO For For
4 STEVEN M. SEIBERT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD.
SECURITY G67743107 MEETING TYPE Contested-Special
TICKER SYMBOL OEH MEETING DATE 10-Oct-2008
ISIN BMG677431071 AGENDA 932959301 - Opposition
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO AMEND THE BYE-LAWS OF THE COMPANY AND Management For *
DIRECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE SUCH
ACTION AS IS NECESSARY, TO TREAT THE CLASS B
SHARES OF THE COMPANY PAR VALUE US$0.01 EACH
(THE "CLASS B SHARES") AS 'TREASURY SHARES'
UNDER BERMUDA LAW.
02 TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CANCEL ALL Management For *
OF THE CLASS B SHARES.
* MANAGEMENT POSITION UNKNOWN
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
SECURITY 742718109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PG MEETING DATE 14-Oct-2008
ISIN US7427181091 AGENDA 932946556 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH I. CHENAULT For For
2 SCOTT D. COOK For For
3 RAJAT K. GUPTA For For
4 A.G. LAFLEY For For
5 CHARLES R. LEE For For
6 LYNN M. MARTIN For For
7 W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. For For
8 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS For For
9 RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. For For
10 MARGARET C. WHITMAN For For
11 PATRICIA A. WOERTZ For For
12 ERNESTO ZEDILLO For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 AMEND COMPANY'S AMENDED ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ROTATE SITE OF Shareholder Against For
ANNUAL MEETING
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 13
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
VISA INC.
SECURITY 92826C839 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL V MEETING DATE 14-Oct-2008
ISIN US92826C8394 AGENDA 932951735 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO OUR CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE
UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS AND SYNCHRONIZE THE
DIRECTORS' TERMS WITH OUR ANNUAL MEETING
SCHEDULE.
DIAGEO PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G42089113 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL DGE.L MEETING DATE 15-Oct-2008
ISIN GB0002374006 AGENDA 701707791 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the reports and accounts of 2008 Management For For
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report of Management For For
2008
3. Declare a final dividend Management For For
4. Re-elect Dr. Franz B. Humer as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation
5. Re-elect Ms. Maria Lilja as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation
6. Re-elect Mr. W S Shanahan as Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation
7. Re-elect Mr. H T Stitzer as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation
8. Elect Mr. Philip G Scott as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint the Auditors and approve the Management For For
remuneration of the Auditors
10. Grant authority to allot relevant securities Management For For
S.11 Approve the dis-application of pre-emption Management For For
rights
S.12 Grant authority to purchase own ordinary shares Management For For
13. Grant authority to make political donations Management For For
and/or incur political expenditure
14. Adopt the Diageo Plc 2008 Performance Share Management For For
Plan
15. Adopt the Diageo Plc 2008 Senior Executive Management For For
Share Option Plan
16. Grant authority to establish international Management For For
share plans
S.17 Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
DIAGEO PLC
SECURITY 25243Q205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DEO MEETING DATE 15-Oct-2008
ISIN US25243Q2057 AGENDA 932957105 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2008 Management For For
02 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2008 Management For For
03 DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
04 TO RE-ELECT DR FB HUMER (MEMBER OF NOMINATION Management For For
COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) AS A DIRECTOR
05 TO RE-ELECT M LILJA (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A
DIRECTOR
06 TO RE-ELECT WS SHANAHAN (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A
DIRECTOR
07 TO RE-ELECT HT STITZER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A
DIRECTOR
08 ELECTION OF PG SCOTT (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION,
REMUNERATION) AS A DIRECTOR
09 RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Management For For
10 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES Management For For
11 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Management For For
12 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
13 AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR Management For For
TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
14 ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 PERFORMANCE Management For For
SHARE PLAN
15 ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 SENIOR Management For For
EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION PLAN
16 AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL SHARE Management For For
PLANS
17 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932953169 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SMUCKER COMMON Management For For
SHARES IN A MERGER OF THE COFFEE BUSINESS OF
P&G WITH A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SMUCKER
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO
THE MERGER.
02 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST PROPOSAL, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION OF SMUCKER IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER TO CHANGE THE DATE APPLICABLE TO
DETERMINING WHETHER A SHARE ENTITLES THE
HOLDER THEREOF TO ONE VOTE PER SHARE OR TEN
VOTES PER SHARE UNDER SMUCKER'S TIME PHASE
VOTING RIGHTS TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE
MERGER.
03 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT
FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ABOVE PROPOSALS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 14
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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932955341 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SMUCKER COMMON Management For For
SHARES IN A MERGER OF THE COFFEE BUSINESS OF
P&G WITH A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SMUCKER
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO
THE MERGER.
02 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST PROPOSAL, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION OF SMUCKER IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER TO CHANGE THE DATE APPLICABLE TO
DETERMINING WHETHER A SHARE ENTITLES THE
HOLDER THEREOF TO ONE VOTE PER SHARE OR TEN
VOTES PER SHARE UNDER SMUCKER'S TIME PHASE
VOTING RIGHTS TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE
MERGER.
03 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT
FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ABOVE PROPOSALS.
NEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 65248E203 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NWS MEETING DATE 17-Oct-2008
ISIN US65248E2037 AGENDA 932946568 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1AA ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER CHERNIN Management For For
1AB ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR RODERICK I. EDDINGTON Management For For
1AC ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK HURD Management For For
1AD ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW S.B. KNIGHT Management For For
1AE ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. MURDOCH Management For For
1BA ELECTION OF K. RUPERT MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BB ELECTION OF JOSE MARIA AZNAR AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BC ELECTION OF NATALIE BANCROFT AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BD ELECTION OF PETER L. BARNES AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BE ELECTION OF KENNETH E. COWLEY AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BF ELECTION OF DAVID F. DEVOE AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BG ELECTION OF VIET DINH AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BH ELECTION OF LACHLAN K. MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
IF PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BI ELECTION OF THOMAS J. PERKINS AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BJ ELECTION OF ARTHUR M. SISKIND AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BK ELECTION OF JOHN L. THORNTON AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2009.
03 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BEGINNING AT
THE COMPANY'S 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS.
COCHLEAR LIMITED
SECURITY Q25953102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL COH.AX MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN AU000000COH5 AGENDA 701708046 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the Company's financial report, Management For For
Directors' report and the Auditor's report in
respect of the FYE 30 JUN 2008
2. Adopt the remuneration report Management For For
3.1 Re-elect Mr. Tommie Bergman as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires by rotation in
accordance with the Company's Constitution
3.2 Re-elect Mr. Paul Bell as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires by rotation in accordance
with the Company's Constitution
4. Approve to issue the securities to the Chief Management For For
Executive Officer/President, Dr. Christopher
Roberts, under the Cochlear Executive Long
Term Incentive Plan as specified
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 15
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 932957597 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
O1 APPROVE THAT, AS SET OUT IN THE CIRCULAR: (A) Management Against Against
THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT ENTERED
BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND CHINA NATIONAL
PETROLEUM CORPORATION; (B) THE NON-EXEMPT
CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS AND PROPOSED
CAPS OF NON-EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS; (C) EXECUTION
OF NEW COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT BY MR. ZHOU
MINGCHUN FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY.
O2 APPROVE THAT, AS SET OUT IN THE CIRCULAR: (A) Management For For
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CRMSC PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND
CHINA RAILWAY MATERIALS & SUPPLIERS
CORPORATION; (B) NON-EXEMPT TRANSCATIONS
UNDER, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CRMSC
PRODUCTS & SERVICES AGREEMENT; (C) EXECUTION
OF CRMSC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT BY
MR. ZHOU MINGCHUN.
INVITROGEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 46185R100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL IVGN MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US46185R1005 AGENDA 932956165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF INVITROGEN COMMON Management For For
STOCK TO APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS STOCKHOLDERS IN
THE MERGER OF APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS INC. ("ABI")
WITH AND INTO ATOM ACQUISITION, LLC, AS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT NO. 1 THERETO,
BY AND AMONG INVITROGEN, ATOM ACQUISITION, LLC
AND ABI, AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO Management For For
INVITROGEN'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF INVITROGEN COMMON STOCK
FROM 200,000,000 TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING OF INVITROGEN STOCKHOLDERS, IF
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN
FAVOR OF ANY OR ALL OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS.
COMPANIA DE TELECOMUNICACIONES DE CHILE
SECURITY 204449300 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CTC MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US2044493003 AGENDA 932966940 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS, TO Management For For
REFLECT THE APPROVED AGREEMENTS, ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. *
02 APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES TO Management For For
FORMALIZE THE AGREEMENTS REACHED AT THE
EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
SECURITY 775371107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ROH MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2008
ISIN US7753711073 AGENDA 932960506 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For For
AS OF JULY 10, 2008, AMONG ROHM AND HAAS
COMPANY ("ROHM AND HAAS"), THE DOW CHEMICAL
COMPANY, AND RAMSES ACQUISITION CORP., A
DIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE DOW
CHEMICAL COMPANY, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, PURSUANT TO WHICH RAMSES
ACQUISITION CORP. WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO
ROHM AND HAAS (THE "MERGER").
02 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN Management For For
OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER
DATE OR TIME, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF SUCH
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT TO ADOPT THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
TOLL HOLDINGS LTD, MELBOURNE VIC
SECURITY Q9104H100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TL4.BE MEETING DATE 30-Oct-2008
ISIN AU000000TOL1 AGENDA 701724379 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and consider the financial statements Non-Voting
of the Company and its controlle-d entities
for the YE 30 JUN 2008 and the related
Directors' report, Directors-' declaration and
Auditors' report
2. Adopt the remuneration report Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Ray Horsburgh as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
the Company's constitution
4. Elect Mr. Frank Ford as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Company's constitution
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 16
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SARA LEE CORPORATION
SECURITY 803111103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLE MEETING DATE 30-Oct-2008
ISIN US8031111037 AGENDA 932954705 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA C. BARNES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURETTE T. KOELLNER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CORNELIS J.A. VAN LEDE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN MCADAM Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR IAN PROSSER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROZANNE L. RIDGWAY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN R. SORENSEN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY W. UBBEN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN P. WARD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL 2009
03 TO VOTE ON THE REAPPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
MEASURES UNDER SARA LEE'S LONG-TERM
PERFORMANCE STOCK PLANS
PERNOD-RICARD, PARIS
SECURITY F72027109 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL RI.PA MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN FR0000120693 AGENDA 701724014 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Management For For
and the Auditors; approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 30 JUN 2008
as presented, earnings for the FY: EUR
925,580,852.74, the expenses and charges that
were not tax deductible of EUR 125,815.00 with
a corresponding tax of EUR 43,322.00
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Management For For
and the Auditors; approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
O.3 Approve the recommendations of the Board of Management For For
directors and resolves that the income for the
FY be appropriated as follows: earnings for
the FY: EUR 925,580,852.74 legal reserve: EUR
71,178.48 previous retained earnings: EUR
517,716,451.00 distributable income: EUR
1,443,226,125.26 dividends: EUR 289,981,525.68
retained earnings: EUR 1,1 53,244,599.58 the
shareholders' meeting reminds that an interim
dividend of EUR 0.63 was already paid on 03
JUL 2008 the remaining dividend of EUR 0.69
will be paid on 18 NOV 2008, and will entitle
natural persons to the 40% allowance in the
event that the Company holds some of its own
share on such date, the amount of the unpaid
dividend on such shares shall be allocated to
the retained earnings account, as required by
law
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 of the
French Commercial code, and approve the said
report and the agreements referred to therein
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial Code, and
approve the said report and the agreements
referred to therein regarding Mr. Patrick
Ricard, Chairman
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Article L.225.38 ET
L.225.42.1 of the French Commercial Code, and
approve the said report and the agreements
referred to therein concerning Mr. Pierre
Pringet, Managing Director
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Patrick Ricard as Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Pierre Management For For
Pringuet as Director for a 4 year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Rafael Management For For
Gonzalez- Gallarza as Director for a 4 year
period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Wolfgang Colberg as a Director, Management For For
for a 4 year period
O.11 Appoint Mr. Cesar Giron as a Director, for a 4 Management For For
year period
O.12 Approve to award total annual fees of EUR Management For For
750,000.00 to the Board of Directors
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 17
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O.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in Management For For
the Company's shares on the stock market,
subject to the conditions specified below:
maximum purchase price: EUR 125.00, maximum
number of shares to be acquired: 10% of the
share capital, maximum funds invested in the
share buybacks: EUR 2,746,037,125.00
[Authority expires at the end of 18 months]
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 07 NOV 2007, in its
resolution number 8 and to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.14 Grant authority to the Board of Directors to Management For For
reduce the share capital, on one or more
occasions and at its sole discretion, by
canceling all or part of the shares held by
the Company in connection with a stock
repurchase plan granted by the resolution13 of
the present meeting, up to a maximum of 10% of
the share capital over a 24 month period
[Authority expires at the end of 24 months],
this authorization supersedes the fraction
unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 07 NOV 2007 in its
resolution number 9
E.15 Grant authority to the Board of Directors to Management For For
issue warrants giving right to subscribe to
shares in the event of a public exchange offer
concerning the Company's shares, [Authority
expires at the end of 18 months] the global
nominal amount of shares issued under this
delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR
145,000,000.00 and to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, this authorization supersedes the
fraction unused of the authorization granted
by the shareholders' meeting of 07 NOV 2007,
in its resolution number 19
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
at its sole discretion, in favor of employees
and corporate officers of the Company who are
members of a Company Savings Plan, [Authority
expires at the end of 26 months] and for a
nominal amount that shall not exceed 2% of the
share capital, this amount shall count against
the overall value set forth in resolution
number 11 of the shareholders' meeting dated
07 NOV 2007, the shareholders meeting decides
to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights, this authorization
supersedes the fraction unused of the
authorization granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 07 NOV 2007, in its resolution
number 20, and to take all necessary measures
and accomplish all necessary formalities to
charge the share issuance cost against the
related premiums and deduct from the premiums
the amounts necessary to raise the legal
reserve to one-tenth of the new capital after
each increase
E.17 Grant full powers to the bearer of an Management For For
original, a copy or extract of the minutes of
this meeting to carry out all filings,
publications and other formalities prescribed
by law
MEREDITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 589433101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDP MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US5894331017 AGENDA 932955985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALFRED H. DREWES For For
2 DAVID J. LONDONER For For
3 PHILIP A. MARINEAU For For
4 ELIZABETH E. TALLETT For For
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2009.
3 TO VOTE UPON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
MEREDITH CORPORATION EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN OF 2002 TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL
500,000 SHARES FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE TO
EMPLOYEES.
4 TO VOTE ON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
HERCULES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 427056106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL HPC MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US4270561065 AGENDA 932962310 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED JULY 10, 2008, PURSUANT TO WHICH ASHLAND
INC. ("ASHLAND") WILL ACQUIRE HERCULES
INCORPORATED ("HERCULES") AND EACH OUTSTANDING
SHARE OF HERCULES COMMON STOCK WILL BE
CONVERTED INTO THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE 0.0930 OF
A SHARE OF ASHLAND COMMON STOCK AND $18.60 IN
CASH.
02 ADJOURNMENT OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION
OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING IN
FAVOR OF PROPOSAL NUMBER 1.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 18
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IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL S24.MI MEETING DATE 06-Nov-2008
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 701728113 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
07 NOV 2008 AT 11:00 AM [AND A THIRD CALL ON
10 NOV 2008 AT 11:00-AM]. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL
CALLS U- NLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE
BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE
B-LOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE
MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Appoint a common representative for the Management No
holders of special category shares, inherent Action
and consequent resolutions
2. Approve the creation of a fund to cover the Management No
necessary costs to protect the common Action
interests of the holders of special category
shares, inherent and consequent resolutions
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
SECURITY 039483102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADM MEETING DATE 06-Nov-2008
ISIN US0394831020 AGENDA 932959969 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.W. BUCKLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.H. CARTER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.F. HAYNES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MACIEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. MOORE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.B. MULRONEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. O'NEILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.R. WESTBROOK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.A. WOERTZ Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
03 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL REGARDING GLOBAL Shareholder Against For
HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 035229103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BUD MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US0352291035 AGENDA 932962839 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER BY AND AMONG INBEV N.V./S.A.,
PESTALOZZI ACQUISITION CORP., AND
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC., AS IT MAY BE
AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A Management For For
LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF
THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE
PROPOSAL NUMBER 1 AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 932963538 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS V. BOCKIUS III For For
2 PHILLIP R. COX For For
3 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
4 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
5 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
6 JOHN N. LAUER For For
7 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
8 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
9 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
10 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG, LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR 2008
NEW HOPE CORPORATION LTD
SECURITY Q66635105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NHC.AX MEETING DATE 13-Nov-2008
ISIN AU000000NHC7 AGENDA 701729608 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the financial statements of New Hope Non-Voting
Corporation Limited and controlle-d entities,
including the Directors' report and the
Auditor's report in respec-t of the YE 31 JUL
2008
2. Adopt the remuneration report for the FYE 31 Management For For
JUL 2008 as specified
3.a Re-elect Mr. R. D. Millner as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
the Company's Constitution
3.b Re-elect Mr. D. C. Williamson as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
the Company's Constitution
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 19
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 760759100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RSG MEETING DATE 14-Nov-2008
ISIN US7607591002 AGENDA 932964035 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SHARES OF Management For For
REPUBLIC COMMON STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES
CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES OF REPUBLIC COMMON
STOCK, IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED BY AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
AMONG REPUBLIC, RS MERGER WEDGE, INC., AND
ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., AS DESCRIBED IN
THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
02 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
THE CLOROX COMPANY
SECURITY 189054109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLX MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US1890541097 AGENDA 932961281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECT DANIEL BOGGAN, JR. AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1B ELECT RICHARD H. CARMONA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1C ELECT TULLY M. FRIEDMAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1D ELECT GEORGE J. HARAD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1E ELECT DONALD R. KNAUSS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1F ELECT ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1G ELECT GARY G. MICHAEL AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1H ELECT EDWARD A. MUELLER AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1I ELECT JAN L. MURLEY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1J ELECT PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1K ELECT CAROLYN M. TICKNOR AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
SECURITY 134429109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPB MEETING DATE 20-Nov-2008
ISIN US1344291091 AGENDA 932962459 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDMUND M. CARPENTER For For
2 PAUL R. CHARRON For For
3 DOUGLAS R. CONANT For For
4 BENNETT DORRANCE For For
5 HARVEY GOLUB For For
6 RANDALL W. LARRIMORE For For
7 MARY ALICE D. MALONE For For
8 SARA MATHEW For For
9 DAVID C. PATTERSON For For
10 CHARLES R. PERRIN For For
11 A. BARRY RAND For For
12 GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. For For
13 LES C. VINNEY For For
14 CHARLOTTE C. WEBER For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE 2003 LONG- Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 20
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CLEARWIRE CORP
SECURITY 185385309 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CLWR MEETING DATE 20-Nov-2008
ISIN US1853853091 AGENDA 932967613 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE Management For For
TRANSACTION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (THE
"TRANSACTION AGREEMENT"), DATED AS OF MAY 7,
2008, BY AND AMONG CLEARWIRE CORPORATION,
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION, COMCAST
CORPORATION, TIME WARNER CABLE INC., BRIGHT
HOUSE NETWORKS, LLC, GOOGLE INC. AND INTEL
CORPORATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION OF NEW CLEARWIRE CORPORATION
(WHICH IS CONDITIONED ON THE COMPLETION OF THE
MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE TRANSACTION
AGREEMENT).
03 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE NEW Management Against Against
CLEARWIRE CORPORATION 2008 STOCK COMPENSATION
PLAN.
04 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSALS
ABOVE.
05 UNLESS YOU CHECK THE YES BOX BELOW, TO THE Management For
EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE NOT VOTED ON A MATTER IN
PERSON OR BY PROXY, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED
TO VOTE IN THEIR DISCRETION UPON ANY MATTER AS
MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
AND ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING. MARK "FOR" = YES OR "AGAINST"
= NO.
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 257651109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DCI MEETING DATE 21-Nov-2008
ISIN US2576511099 AGENDA 932962447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 F. GUILLAUME BASTIAENS For For
2 JANET M. DOLAN For For
3 JEFFREY NODDLE For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DONALDSON
COMPANY, INC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE COMPANY'S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JULY 31, 2009.
HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD, JOHANNESBURG
SECURITY S34320101 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HMY MEETING DATE 24-Nov-2008
ISIN ZAE000015228 AGENDA 701756566 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
O.1 Receive and adopt the consolidated audited Management For For
annual financial statements of the Company and
its subsidiaries for the YE 30 JUN 2008
O.2 Elect Mr. K.V. Dicks as a Director of the Management For For
Company whose period of office terminates, in
accordance with the Company's Articles of
Association, on the date of this AGM
O.3 Elect Dr. C.M. Diarra as a Director of the Management For For
Company whose period of office terminates, in
accordance with the Company's Articles of
Association, on the date of this AGM
O.4 Re-elect Mr. C.M.L. Savage as a Director of Management For For
the Company who retires in terms of the
Company's Articles of Association
O.5 Re-elect Mr. F. Abbott as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires in terms of the Company's
Articles of Association
O.6 Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as the Management For For
External Auditors of the Company
O.7 Approve the fee payable to Non-Executive Management For For
Directors be increased as specified
O.8 Authorize the Directors of the Company as a Management For For
general authority, to allot and issue, after
providing for the requirements of the Harmony
[2001] Share Option Scheme, the Harmony [2003]
Share Option Scheme and the Harmony 2006 Share
Option Scheme Plan, up to 10% of the
authorized but unissued ordinary shares of 50
cents each in the share capital of the
Company, being 79,656,274 ordinary shares of
50 cents each as at 10 OCT 2008, at such time
or times to such person or persons, or Bodies
Corporate upon such terms and conditions as
the Directors may from time to time in their
sole discretion determine, subject to the
provisions of the Companies Act and the JSE
Listings Requirements; [Authority expires at
the next AGM of the Company]
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 21
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O.9 Authorize the Directors of the Company to Management For For
allot and issue equity securities [including
the grant or issue of options or convertible
securities that are convertible into an
existing class of equity securities] of up to
10% for cash [or the extinction of a
liability, obligation or commitment,
restraint(s), or settlement of expenses] on
such terms and conditions as the Directors may
from time to time at their sole discretion
deem fit, but subject to the specified JSE
Listings Requirements: the equity securities
which are the subject of the issue for cash
must be of a class already in issue, or where
this is not the case, must be limited to such
securities or rights that are convertible into
a class already in issue; the equity must be
issued to public shareholders, as defined in
the JSE Listings Requirements, and not to
related parties; C) securities which are the
subject of general issues for cash; i) in the
aggregate in any 1 FY may not exceed 10% of
the Company's relevant number of equity
securities, including the number of any equity
securities which may be issued in future
arising out of the issue of such
options/convertible securities, in issue of
that class [for purposes of determining the
securities comprising the 10% number in any
one year, account must be taken of the
dilution effect, in the year of issue of
options/ convertible securities]; ii) of a
particular class, will be aggregated with any
securities that are
compulsory convertible into securities of that
class, and, in the case of the issue of
compulsory convertible securities, aggregated
with the securities of that class into which
they are compulsory convertible; iii) as
regards the number of securities which may be
issued [the 10% number], shall be based on the
number of securities of that class in issue
added to those that may be issued in future
[arising from the conversion or options/
convertible securities], at the date of such
application: 1) less any securities of the
class issued, or to be issued in future
arising from options/ convertible securities
issued, during the current FY, 2) plus any
securities of that class to be issued pursuant
to; aa) a rights Issue which has been
announced, is irrevocable and is fully
underwritten; or bb) an acquisition [which has
had final terms announced] may be included as
though they were securities in issue as at the
date of application; d) the maximum discount
at which equity securities may be issued is
10% of the weighted average traded price of
such equity securities measured over me 30
business days prior to the date that the price
of the issue is agreed between the Company and
the party subscribing for the securities; the
JSE will be consulted for a ruling if the
Company's securities have not traded in such
30 business day period
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V408 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PBR MEETING DATE 24-Nov-2008
ISIN US71654V4086 AGENDA 932971547 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE PROTOCOL AND THE JUSTIFICATION Management For For
OF INCORPORATION, DATED OCTOBER 2 2008, SIGNED
BY PETROBRAS, AS THE SURVIVING COMPANY, AND BY
'17 DE MAIO PARTICIPACOES S.A'., AS THE
ACQUIRED COMPANY, TOGETHER WITH THE RESPECTIVE
PERTINENT DOCUMENTS, AND THE APPROVAL OF '17
DE MAIO PARTICIPACOES S.A.' INCORPORATION
OPERATION.
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED Management For For
COMPANY TO EVALUATE THE ASSETS AND THE
APPROVAL OF THE RESPECTIVE EVALUATION REPORT,
UNDER THE TERMS OF 1 AND 3 OF ART. 227, LAW
NO. 6.404/76.
MEIJI SEIKA KAISHA,LTD.
SECURITY J41766106 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MFV.BE MEETING DATE 26-Nov-2008
ISIN JP3917000006 AGENDA 701760692 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Incorporation of a Parent Company Management For For
through Joint Share Transfer
2 Amend the Articles of Incorporation Management For For
WOOLWORTHS LTD
SECURITY Q98418108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL WOLWF.PK MEETING DATE 27-Nov-2008
ISIN AU000000WOW2 AGENDA 701743836 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. To receive and consider the financial report Non-Voting
of the Company and the reports of-the
Directors and the Auditor for the financial
period ended 29 JUN 2008
2. Adopt, the remuneration report [which form Management For For
part of the Directors' report] for the FYE 29
JUN 2008
3.A Re-elect Dr. Roderick Sheldon Deane as a Management For For
Director, who retires by rotation in
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
3.B Re-elect Mr. Leon Michael L'Huillier as a Management For For
Director, who retires by rotation in
accordance with Article 10.3 of the Company's
Constitution
4.A Approve to grant the options or performance Management For For
rights or combination of both to the Group
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
of the Company, Mr. Michael Gerard Luscombe,
under the Woolworths Long Terms Incentive Plan
[Plan], as specified, for all purposes
including for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule
10.14
4.B Approve to grant the options or performance Management For For
rights or combination of both to the Finance
Director, Mr. Thomas William Pockett, under
the Plan, as specified, for all purposes
including for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule
10.14
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 22
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BHP BILLITON LTD
SECURITY Q1498M100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BLT.L MEETING DATE 27-Nov-2008
ISIN AU000000BHP4 AGENDA 701766769 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 508523 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING
STATUS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AN-D YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Receive the financial statements for BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc for the YE 30 JUN 2008, together
with the Directors' report and the Auditor's
report as specified in the annual report
2. Receive the financial statements for BHP Management For For
Billiton Limited for the YE 30 JUN 2008,
together with the Directors' Report and the
Auditor's Report as specified in the annual
report
3. Re-elect Mr. Paul M. Anderson as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
4. Re-elect Mr. Paul M. Anderson as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
5. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc, in accordance with the Board's
policy
6. Re-elect Mr. Don R. Argus as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Limited, in accordance with the
Board's policy
7. Re-elect Dr. John G. S. Buchanan as a Director Management For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
8. Re-elect Dr. John G. S. Buchanan as a Director Management For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by
rotation
9. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Management For For
of BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with the
Board's policy
10. Re-elect Mr. David A. Crawford as a Director Management For For
of BHP Billiton Limited, in accordance with
the Board's policy
11. Re-elect Mr. Jacques Nasser as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
12. Re-elect Mr. Jacques Nasser as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
13. Re-elect Dr. John M. Schubert as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Plc, who retires by rotation
14. Re-elect Dr. John M. Schubert as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Limited, who retires by rotation
15. Elect Mr. Alan L. Boeckmann as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Plc
16. Elect Mr. Alan L. Boeckmann as a Director of Management For For
BHP Billiton Limited
17. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Elect Mr. Stephen Mayne
as a Director of BHP Billiton Plc
18. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Elect Mr. Stephen Mayne
as a Director of BHP Billiton Limited
19. Elect Dr. David R. Morgan as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc
20. Elect Dr. David R. Morgan as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Limited
21. Elect Mr. Keith C. Rumble as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc
22. Elect Mr. Keith C. Rumble as a Director of BHP Management For For
Billiton Limited
23. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of Management For For
BHP Billiton Plc and authorize the Directors
to agree their remuneration
24. Approve to renew the authority and to allot Management For For
relevant securities [Section 80 of the United
Kingdom Companies Act 1985] conferred by the
Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton Plc's
Articles of Association for the period ending
on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc
and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in 2009
[provided that this authority shall allow BHP
Billiton Plc before the expiry of this
authority to make offers or agreements which
would or might require relevant securities to
be allotted after such expiry and,
notwithstanding such expiry, the Directors may
allot relevant securities in pursuance of such
offers or agreements], and for such period the
Section 80 amount [under the United Kingdom
Companies Act 1985] shall be USD 277,983,328
S.25 Approve to renew the authority and to allot Management For For
equity securities [Section 94 of the United
Kingdom Companies Act 1985] for cash conferred
by the Directors by Article 9 of BHP Billiton
Plc's Articles of Association for the period
ending on the later of the AGM of BHP Billiton
Plc and the AGM of BHP Billiton Limited in
2009 [provided that this authority shall allow
BHP Billiton Plc before the expiry of this
authority to make offers or agreements which
would or might require equity securities to be
allotted after such expiry and,
notwithstanding such expiry, the Directors may
allot equity securities in pursuance of such
offers or agreements], and for such period the
Section 95 amount [under the United Kingdom
Companies Act 1985] shall be USD 55,778,030
S.26 Authorize BHP Billiton Plc, in accordance with Management For For
Article 6 of its Articles of Association and
Section 166 of the United Kingdom Companies
Act 1985, to make market purchases [Section
163 of that Act] of ordinary shares of USD
0.50 nominal value each in the capital of BHP
Billiton Plc [Shares] provided that: a) the
maximum aggregate number of shares authorized
to be purchased will be 223,112,120,
representing 10% of BHP Billiton Plc's issued
share capital; b) the minimum price that may
be paid for each share is USD 0.50, being the
nominal value of such a share; c) the maximum
price that may be paid for any share is not
more than 5% the average of the middle market
quotations for a share taken from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the 5
business days immediately preceding the date
of purchase of the shares; [Authority expires
the earlier of 22 APR 2010 and the later of
the AGM of BHP Billiton Plc and the AGM of BHP
Billiton Limited in 2009 [provided that BHP
Billiton Plc may enter into a contract or
contracts for the purchase of shares before
the expiry of this authority which would or
might be completed wholly or partly after such
expiry and may make a purchase of shares in
pursuance of any such contract or contracts]
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S27.1 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 30
APR 2009
S27.2 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 29
MAY 2009
S27.3 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 15
JUN 2009
S27.4 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 31
JUL 2009
S27.5 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 15
SEP 2009
S27.6 Approve to reduce the share capital of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc by the cancellation of all the
issued paid up shares of USD 0.50 nominal
value each held by BHP Billiton Limited on 30
NOV 2009
28. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 30 Management For For
JUN 2008
29. Approve, for all purposes, the BHP Billiton Management For For
Plc Group Incentive Scheme, as amended; and
the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme, as amended
30. Approve to grant Deferred Shares and Options Management For For
under the BHP Billiton Limited Group Incentive
Scheme and Performance Shares under the BHP
Billiton Limited Long Term Incentive Plan to
the Executive Director, Mr. M. J. Kloppers as
specified
31. Approve, for all purposes, including for the Management For For
purposes of Article 76 of the Articles of
Association of BHP Billiton Plc, that the
maximum aggregate remuneration which may be
paid by BHP Billiton Plc to all the
Non-Executive Directors in any year together
with the remuneration paid to those
Non-Executive Directors by BHP Billiton
Limited be increased from USD 3,000,000 to USD
3,800,000
32. Approve, for all purposes, including for the Management For For
purposes of Rule 76 of the Constitution of BHP
Billiton Limited and ASX Listing Rule 10.17,
that the maximum aggregate remuneration which
may be paid by BHP Billiton Limited to all the
Non-Executive Directors in any year together
with the remuneration paid to those Non-
Executive Directors by BHP Billiton Plc be
increased from USD 3,000,000 to USD 3,800,000
S.33 Amend the Articles of Association of BHP Management For For
Billiton Plc, with effect from the close of
this meeting, in the manner outlined in the
Appendix to this Notice of Meeting and as set
out in the amended Articles of Association
tabled by the Chair of the meeting and signed
for the purposes of identification
S.34 Amend the Constitution of BHP Billiton Management For For
Limited, with effect from the close of this
meeting, in the manner outlined in the
Appendix to this Notice of Meeting and as set
out in the Constitution tabled by the Chair of
the meeting and signed for the purposes of
identification
CIBA SPEZIALITAETENCHEMIE HOLDING AG, BASEL
SECURITY H14405106 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CSPCF.PK MEETING DATE 02-Dec-2008
ISIN CH0005819724 AGENDA 701760123 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME Registration No
MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS Action
BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE.
PLEASE ADVISE US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE.
NOTE THAT THE COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION
OVER GRANTING VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA
IS AVAILABLE, A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE
ISSUED REQUESTING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FOR-M UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
CIBA SPEZIALITAETENCHEMIE HOLDING AG, BASEL
SECURITY H14405106 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CSPCF.PK MEETING DATE 02-Dec-2008
ISIN CH0005819724 AGENDA 701764652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 519748 DUE TO RECEIPT OF D-IRECTORS
NAMES. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED-AND YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-518846,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING
MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE
THE RE-REGISTR-ATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A
BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
1. Amend Articles 5, 15 and 19 of the Articles of Management No
Association Action
2.1 Elect Dr. Hans-Ulrich Engel to the Board of Management No
Directors Action
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2.2 Elect Mr. Hans-Walther Reiners to the Board of Management No
Directors Action
2.3 Elect Dr. Joerg Buchmueller to the Board of Management No
Directors Action
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FOR-M UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
TRANSOCEAN INC
SECURITY G90073100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 08-Dec-2008
ISIN KYG900731004 AGENDA 932973173 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE MERGER TRANSACTION TO BE Management For For
EFFECTED BY THE SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT,
ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT
AS ANNEX B.
02 APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF
THE MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER TRANSACTION.
OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA
SECURITY 677864100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ODC MEETING DATE 09-Dec-2008
ISIN US6778641000 AGENDA 932969528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. STEVEN COLE For For
2 ARNOLD W. DONALD For For
3 DANIEL S. JAFFEE For For
4 RICHARD M. JAFFEE For For
5 JOSEPH C. MILLER For For
6 MICHAEL A. NEMEROFF For For
7 ALLAN H. SELIG For For
8 PAUL E. SUCKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JULY 31, 2009.
TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM,INCORPORATED
SECURITY J86656105 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TKOBF.PK MEETING DATE 16-Dec-2008
ISIN JP3588600001 AGENDA 701773675 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Transfer of Operations to a Management For For
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, TBS TV Inc., and
Create a Holding Company Structure
2 Amend Articles to: Change Official Company Management For For
Name to TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM HOLDINGS,
INC., Expand Business Lines
VISA INC.
SECURITY 92826C839 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL V MEETING DATE 16-Dec-2008
ISIN US92826C8394 AGENDA 932975709 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO OUR CURRENT Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT THE
COMPANY GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN FUNDING OUR
RETROSPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY PLAN, TO REMOVE
OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS
OF INDEPENDENCE APPLICABLE TO OUR DIRECTORS
AND TO MAKE OTHER CLARIFYING MODIFICATIONS TO
OUR CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
AUTOZONE, INC.
SECURITY 053332102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AZO MEETING DATE 17-Dec-2008
ISIN US0533321024 AGENDA 932968209 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM C. CROWLEY For For
2 SUE E. GOVE For For
3 EARL G. GRAVES, JR. For For
4 ROBERT R. GRUSKY For For
5 J.R. HYDE, III For For
6 W. ANDREW MCKENNA For For
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7 GEORGE R. MRKONIC, JR. For For
8 LUIS P. NIETO For For
9 WILLIAM C. RHODES, III For For
10 THEODORE W. ULLYOT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
WACHOVIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 929903102 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WB MEETING DATE 23-Dec-2008
ISIN US9299031024 AGENDA 932980748 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PLAN OF MERGER Management For For
CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
BY AND BETWEEN WACHOVIA CORPORATION AND WELLS
FARGO & COMPANY, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 3, 2008,
AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME,
PURSUANT TO WHICH WACHOVIA WILL MERGE WITH AND
INTO WELLS FARGO, WITH WELLS FARGO SURVIVING
THE MERGER.
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL TO
APPROVE THE PLAN OF MERGER CONTAINED IN THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONS OTE
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL OTE.F MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 701788044 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve the amendments of Articles 8, Board of Management No
Directors, 9, Election, Composition and Term Action
of the Board of Directors, 10, Incorporation
and Operation of the Board of Directors, and
12, Managing Director, of the Articles of
Incorporation currently in force
2. Approve the determination of the number of the Management No
Members of the Board of Directors to be Action
elected, and elect the New Members of the
Board of Directors, pursuant to Article 9 of
the Articles of Incorporation, and appoint the
Independent Members amongst them
3. Appoint the Members of the Audit Committee, Management No
according to Article 37 of Law 3693/2008 Action
4. Approve the Share Buy Back Program, of OTE Management No
S.A. in accordance with Article 16 of Law Action
2190/1920
5. Miscellaneous announcements Management No
Action
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 00508Y102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYI MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US00508Y1029 AGENDA 932977703 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING*** For For
2 JOHN L. CLENDENIN*** For For
3 RAY M. ROBINSON*** For For
4 GORDON D. HARNETT** For For
5 GEORGE C. (JACK) GUYNN* For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
ZEP INC
SECURITY 98944B108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZEP MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US98944B1089 AGENDA 932977741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. VERONICA BIGGINS For For
2 O.B. GRAYSON HALL, JR. For For
02 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ZEP INC. MANAGEMENT Management For For
COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
03 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL OTE MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 932987526 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES 8 (BOARD OF Management For
DIRECTORS), 9 (ELECTION, COMPOSITION AND TERM
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS), 10 (INCORPORATION
AND OPERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) AND
12 (MANAGING DIRECTOR) OF THE ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION CURRENTLY IN FORCE.
02 DEFINITION OF THE NUMBER OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED, ELECTION OF
NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 9 OF THE ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION, AND APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
MEMBERS AMONGST THEM.
03 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, Management For
ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 37 OF LAW 3693/2008.
04 APPROVAL OF A SHARE BUY BACK PROGRAM, OF OTE Management For
S.A. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 16 OF LAW
2190/1920.
GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GRBMF.PK MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 701787496 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 525490 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING
STATUS. THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO INS-TRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the acquisition of the bakery business Management For For
of Weston Foods, Inc., as a unit, together
with certain assets, liabilities, trademarks,
inventory and accounts receivable and related
operations
2. Approve the designation of special delegates Management For For
WALGREEN CO.
SECURITY 931422109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WAG MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN US9314221097 AGENDA 932978046 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM C. FOOTE For For
2 MARK P. FRISSORA For For
3 ALAN G. MCNALLY For For
4 CORDELL REED For For
5 NANCY M. SCHLICHTING For For
6 DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ For For
7 ALEJANDRO SILVA For For
8 JAMES A. SKINNER For For
9 MARILOU M. VON FERSTEL For For
10 CHARLES R. WALGREEN III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO AMEND THE WALGREEN CO. 1982 EMPLOYEES STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE Shareholder Against For
BOARD BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF
WALGREEN CO.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT WALGREEN CO. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION
OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
MONSANTO COMPANY
SECURITY 61166W101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MON MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN US61166W1018 AGENDA 932980534 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE L. FIELDS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH GRANT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL
YEAR.
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TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 16-Jan-2009
ISIN US8873171057 AGENDA 932979670 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO (A) AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO Management For For
EFFECT PRIOR TO 12/31/09, A REVERSE STOCK
SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING AND TREASURY COMMON
STOCK OF TIME WARNER, AT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
RATIO OF EITHER 1-FOR-2 OR 1-FOR-3, AND (B)
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IN THE RELEVANT
FORM ATTACHED TO THE PROXY STATEMENT TO EFFECT
THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AND TO REDUCE
PROPORTIONATELY THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES
THAT TIME WARNER IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE,
SUBJECT TO THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO ABANDON
SUCH AMENDMENT.
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
SECURITY 478366107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JCI MEETING DATE 21-Jan-2009
ISIN US4783661071 AGENDA 932983302 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS W. ARCHER For For
2 RICHARD GOODMAN For For
3 SOUTHWOOD J. MORCOTT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS. Shareholder Against For
SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 79546E104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SBH MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US79546E1047 AGENDA 932981043 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH A. GIURICEO For For
2 ROBERT R. MCMASTER For For
3 M. MILLER DE LOMBERA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2009.
SEAT PAGINE GIALLE SPA
SECURITY T8380H104 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL PG.MI MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN IT0003479638 AGENDA 701791661 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
27 JAN 2009 (AND A THIRD CALL ON 28 JAN 2009).
CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR-VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMEN-DED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM-IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
A.1 Appoint 1 Director in compliance with Article Management No
2364 No. 2 of the Italian Civil Code Action
E.1 Approve to eliminate nominal value of ordinary Management No
and saving shares consequent and related Action
amendments to the Bylaws, related and
consequential resolutions
E.2 Approve to reverse split of ordinary and Management No
saving currently circulating shares at a rate Action
of 1 new ordinary or saving shares every 200
ordinary or saving owned shares, with
annulment, for reconcilement purposes only, of
No. 96 ordinary shares and No. 186 saving
shares and consequent corporate capital
reduction of EUR 8.46 equal to the number of
shares to be annulled, related and
consequential resolutions and amend the Bylaws
E.3 Approve the Rights issue in favour of the Management No
shareholders in compliance with Articles 2441 Action
of the Italian Civil Code through issuance of
ordinary shares for a maximum amount of EUR
200.000.000,00, related and consequential
resolutions and amend the Bylaws
E.4 Amend the Article 14 of the Bylaws - structure Management No
of the Board of Director Action
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 29266R108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ENR MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US29266R1086 AGENDA 932983326 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BILL G. ARMSTRONG For For
2 J. PATRICK MULCAHY For For
3 PAMELA M. NICHOLSON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN Management Abstain Against
AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
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BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
SECURITY 05964H105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL STD MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US05964H1059 AGENDA 932991715 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 CAPITAL INCREASE IN THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF Management For For
88,703,857.50 EUROS BY MEANS OF THE ISSUANCE
OF 177,407,715 NEW ORDINARY SHARES HAVING A
PAR VALUE OF ONE-HALF (0.5) EURO EACH AND AN
ISSUANCE PREMIUM TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OR, BY DELEGATION, THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
02 AUTHORIZATION OF THE DELIVERY OF 100 SHARES OF Management For For
THE BANK TO EACH EMPLOYEE OF THE ABBEY
NATIONAL PLC. SUBGROUP INCORPORATED FROM THE
BRADFORD & BINGLEY PLC. GROUP, AS A SPECIAL
BONUS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ACQUISITION
OF THE RETAIL DEPOSITS AND BRANCH AND
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS OF THE BRADFORD &
BINGLEY PLC. GROUP.
03 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
INTERPRET, RECTIFY, SUPPLEMENT, EXECUTE AND
FURTHER DEVELOP THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING, AS WELL
AS TO DELEGATE THE POWERS IT RECEIVES FROM THE
SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AT THE GENERAL MEETING,
AND GRANT OF POWERS TO CONVERT SUCH
RESOLUTIONS INTO NOTARIAL INSTRUMENTS.
RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 751028101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RAH MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2009
ISIN US7510281014 AGENDA 932985661 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID R. BANKS For For
2 JACK W. GOODALL For For
3 JOE R. MICHELETTO For For
4 DAVID P. SKARIE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
RALCORP HOLDINGS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
SECURITY 22160K105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COST MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US22160K1051 AGENDA 932985623 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES D. SINEGAL For For
2 JEFFREY H. BROTMAN For For
3 RICHARD A. GALANTI For For
4 DANIEL J. EVANS For For
5 JEFFREY S. RAIKES For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
ASHLAND INC.
SECURITY 044209104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASH MEETING DATE 29-Jan-2009
ISIN US0442091049 AGENDA 932983580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER W. HALE* For For
2 VADA O. MANAGER* For For
3 GEORGE A SCHAEFER, JR.* For For
4 JOHN F. TURNER* For For
5 MARK C. ROHR** For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
FISCAL 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING
FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS.
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SECURITY 075887109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BDX MEETING DATE 03-Feb-2009
ISIN US0758871091 AGENDA 932987007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.M. FRASER-LIGGETT For For
2 E.J. LUDWIG For For
3 W.J. OVERLOCK, JR. For For
4 B.L. SCOTT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMENDMENT TO BD'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION.
04 AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR Management Against Against
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS.
06 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
SECURITY 773903109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROK MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US7739031091 AGENDA 932985116 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
A DIRECTOR Management
1 BETTY C. ALEWINE For For
2 VERNE G. ISTOCK For For
3 DONALD R. PARFET For For
4 DAVID B. SPEER For For
B TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
LANDAUER, INC.
SECURITY 51476K103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LDR MEETING DATE 05-Feb-2009
ISIN US51476K1034 AGENDA 932986322 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN C. MITCHELL For For
2 THOMAS M. WHITE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2009.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONS OTE
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL OTE.F MEETING DATE 06-Feb-2009
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 701799047 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Amend the Articles 8 [Board of Directors], 9 Management No
[Election, Composition and Term of the Board Action
of Directors], 10 [Incorporation and Operation
of the Board of Directors], and 12 [Managing
Director] of the Articles of Incorporation
currently in force
2. Approve to define the number of the Members of Management No
the Board of Directors to be elected, elect Action
the new Members of the Board of Directors,
pursuant to Article 9 of the Articles of
Incorporation, and appoint the Independent
Members amongst them
3. Appoint the Members of the Audit Committee, Management No
according to Article 37 of Law 3693/2008 Action
4. Approve the Share Buy Back Program, of OTE Management No
S.A, in accordance with Article 16 of Law Action
2190/1920
5. Miscellaneous announcements Management No
Action
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE MEETING TO BE HELD Non-Voting
ON 08 JAN 2009 HAS BEEN POSTPONE-D TO 06 FEB
2009.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF Y-OU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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TYSON FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 902494103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSN MEETING DATE 06-Feb-2009
ISIN US9024941034 AGENDA 932987716 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON TYSON For For
2 JOHN TYSON For For
3 RICHARD L. BOND For For
4 LLOYD V. HACKLEY For For
5 JIM KEVER For For
6 KEVIN M. MCNAMARA For For
7 BRAD T. SAUER For For
8 JO ANN R. SMITH For For
9 BARBARA A. TYSON For For
10 ALBERT C. ZAPANTA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER
3, 2009.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
1 REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS.
04 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
2 REGARDING USE OF GESTATION CRATES.
BCE INC.
SECURITY 05534B760 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCE MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN CA05534B7604 AGENDA 932992274 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. BERARD For For
2 R.A. BRENNEMAN For For
3 G.A. COPE For For
4 A.S. FELL For For
5 D. SOBLE KAUFMAN For For
6 B.M. LEVITT For For
7 E.C. LUMLEY For For
8 T.C. O'NEILL For For
9 J.A. PATTISON For For
10 P.M. TELLIER For For
11 V.L. YOUNG For For
02 DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 4 Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 5 Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 6 Shareholder Against For
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 7 Shareholder Against For
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 8 Shareholder Against For
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 9 Shareholder Against For
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 932992402 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 Y. MARC BELTON For For
2 TERRY M. ENDSLEY For For
3 MICHAEL N. HAMMES For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 VOTE TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
MEASUREMENTS AND GOALS SET FORTH IN OUR 2004
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
SECURITY 007903107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AMD MEETING DATE 18-Feb-2009
ISIN US0079031078 AGENDA 932993238 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 THE ISSUANCE OF 58,000,000 SHARES OF AMD Management For For
COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS TO PURCHASE
35,000,000 SHARES OF AMD COMMON STOCK (AS WELL
AS THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK UPON THE
EXERCISE THEREOF) PURSUANT TO THE MASTER
TRANSACTION AGREEMENT.
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GREIF INC.
SECURITY 397624206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GEFB MEETING DATE 23-Feb-2009
ISIN US3976242061 AGENDA 932991234 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VICKI L. AVRIL For For
2 MICHAEL H. DEMPSEY For For
3 BRUCE A. EDWARDS For For
4 MARK A. EMKES For For
5 JOHN F. FINN For For
6 MICHAEL J. GASSER For For
7 DANIEL J. GUNSETT For For
8 JUDITH D. HOOK For For
9 PATRICK J. NORTON For For
NOVARTIS AG
SECURITY H5820Q150 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NVS MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2009
ISIN CH0012005267 AGENDA 701810168 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING 530415 DUE TO CHANGE IN VOTIN-G STATUS
OF RESOLUTION 5.1. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE-DISREGARDED AND YOU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU-.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-524714,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING
MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE
THE RE-REGISTR-ATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A
BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the financial Management No
statements of Novartis AG and the Group Action
consolidated financial statements for the
business year 2008
2. Grant discharge, from liability, to the Management No
Members of the Board of Directors and the Action
Executive Committee for their activities
during the business year 2008
3. Approve the appropriation of the available Management No
earnings as per the balance sheet and Action
declaration of dividend as follows: dividend:
CHF 4,906,210,030 and balance to be carried
forward: CHF 9,376,005,541; payment will be
made with effect from 27 FEB 2009
4. Approve to cancel 6,000,000 shares repurchased Management No
under the 6th Share Repurchase Program and to Action
reduce the share capital accordingly by CHF
3,000,000 from CHF 1,321,811,500 to CHF
1,318,811,500; and amend Article 4 of the
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5.1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDERS' Shareholder No
PROPOSAL: Amend Articles 18 and 25 of the Action
Articles of Incorporation as specified
5.2 Amend Article 2 Paragraph 3 of the Articles of Management No
Incorporation as specified Action
5.3 Amend Articles 18 and 28 of the Articles of Management No
Incorporation as specified Action
6.1 Acknowledge that, at this AGM, Prof. Peter Non-Voting
Burckhardt M.D. is resigning from t-he Board
of Directors, having reached the age limit, at
his own wish and Prof.-William W. George is
also resigning from the Board of Directors
6.2.A Re-elect Prof. Srikant M. Datar, Ph.D, to the Management No
Board of Directors, for a 3 year term Action
6.2.B Re-elect Mr. Andreas Von Planta, Ph.D, to the Management No
Board of Directors, for a 3 year term Action
6.2.C Re-elect Dr.-Ing. Wendelin Wiedeking, to the Management No
Board of Directors, for a 3 year term Action
6.2.D Re-elect Prof. Rolf. M. Zinkernagel, M.D, to Management No
the Board of Directors, for a 3 year term Action
6.3 Elect Prof. William Brody, M.D, Ph.D, to the Management No
Board of Directors, for a 3 year term Action
7. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, as the Management No
Auditors of Novartis AG, for a further year Action
NOVARTIS AG
SECURITY 66987V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NVS MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2009
ISIN US66987V1098 AGENDA 932996905 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS AND GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE BUSINESS YEAR 2008
02 DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF Management For For
NOVARTIS AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND
DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
04 REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL Management For For
5A AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management Against For
INTRODUCTION OF A CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE
REMUNERATION REPORT
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5B AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
PURPOSE
5C AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
AUDITORS
6BA RE-ELECTION OF PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR PH.D. Management For For
FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
6BB RE-ELECTION OF ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
6BC RE-ELECTION OF DR.-ING. WENDELIN WIEDEKING FOR Management For For
A THREE-YEAR TERM
6BD RE-ELECTION OF PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. Management For For
FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
6C ELECTION OF PROF. WILLIAM BRODY, M.D., PH.D. Management For For
FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
07 APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR Management For For
08 ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS PRESENTED Management For For
AT THE MEETING
DEERE & COMPANY
SECURITY 244199105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DE MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US2441991054 AGENDA 932992185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAYTON M. JONES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. PATRICK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ANNUAL ELECTION OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - SEPARATION OF CEO Shareholder Against For
AND CHAIRMAN RESPONSIBILITIES
NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
SECURITY 654892108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOBH MEETING DATE 27-Feb-2009
ISIN US6548921088 AGENDA 932997969 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRY E. TREXLER For For
2 RICHARD C. BARBERIE For For
3 ROBERT P. HOLLIDAY For For
4 ROBERT P. SALTSMAN For For
5 THOMAS W. TREXLER For For
XSTRATA PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G9826T102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL XTA.L MEETING DATE 02-Mar-2009
ISIN GB0031411001 AGENDA 701809785 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve, subject to Resolutions 2, 3 and 4 Management For For
being passed, the following transaction [which
is a related party transaction for the
purposes of the Listing Rules of the Financial
Services Authority] a] the acquisition by the
Xstrata Group as specified of the Prodeco
Business as specified on the terms, and
subject to the conditions of the Acquisition
Agreement as specified and b] the granting by
Xstrata [Schweiz] AG of the Call option as
specified to Glencore as specified to
repurchase the Prodeco Business and the
disposal by the Xstrata Group of the Prodeco
Business to Glencore if and when the call
option is exercised, in each case on the terms
and subject to the conditions of the call
option agreement as specified and authorize
the Board of Directors of the Company [or any
duly constituted Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company] to take all such
steps as it considers necessary, expedient or
desirable to implement and effect the
transaction described in this resolution above
and any matter incidental to such transaction
and to waive, amend, vary, revise or extend
any of such terms and conditions as it may
consider be appropriate, provided always that
the authority of the Board of the Board of
Directors of the Company [or any duly
constituted Committee of the Board] to
implement and effect such transaction and any
matter incidental to such transaction or to
waive, amend, vary, revise or extend any of
such terms and conditions, in each case other
in accordance with the Acquisition Agreement
and the Call Option Agreement, shall be to
waivers, amendments, variations, revisions or
extensions that are not material in the
context of the transaction as a whole
2. Approve, subject to Resolutions 1, 3 and 4 Management For For
being passed, to increase the authorized share
capital of the Company from USD 750,000,000.50
and GBP 50,000 to USD 2,250,000,000.50 and GBP
50,000 by the creation of an additional
3,000,000,000 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each
in the capital of the Company having the
rights and privileges and being subject to the
restrictions contained in the Articles of
Association of the Company [the Articles] and
ranking pari passu in all respects with the
existing ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in
the capital of the Company
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3. Approve, subject to Resolutions 1, 2 and 4 Management For For
being passed, to renew the authority conferred
on the Directors of the Company by Article 14
of the Articles to allot relevant securities
and for that period the Section 80 amount
shall be i] USD 991,254,176 [equivalent to
1,982,508,352 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each
in the capital of the Company] in connection
with 1 or more issues of relevant securities
under the right issue as specified and ii] in
addition, USD 493,363,149 [equivalent to
986,726,298 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each
in the capital of the Company]; [Authority
expires at the end of the next AGM of the
Company after the date on which this
resolution is passed]
S.4 Authorize the Directors of the Company, Management For For
subject to Resolutions 1, 2 and 3 being
passed, in place of all existing powers, by
Article 15 of the Articles to allot equity
securities, as if Section 89[1] of the
Companies Act 1985 [Authority expires at the
end of the next AGM of the Company after the
date on which this resolution is passed] and
for that period the Section 89 amount is USD
74,004,472 [equivalent to 148,008,944 ordinary
shares of USD 0.50 each in the capital of the
Company]
ROCHE HLDG LTD
SECURITY H69293217 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ROG.VX MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN CH0012032048 AGENDA 701814596 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND-THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR-CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE.
THANK YOU
1.1 The Board of Directors proposes that the Non-Voting
annual report, annual financial state-ments
and consolidated financial statements for 2008
be approved
1.2 The Board of Directors proposes that the Non-Voting
remuneration report be approved; this-vote is
purely consultative
2. Ratification of the Board of Directors action Non-Voting
3. Approve the allocation of income and dividends Non-Voting
of CHF 5.00 per share
4.1 Re-election of Prof. Sir John Bell to the Non-Voting
Board for a term of 3 years as provi-ded by
the Articles of Incorporation
4.2 Re-election of Mr. Andre Hoffmann to the Board Non-Voting
for a term of 3 years as provid-ed by the
Articles of Incorporation
4.3 Re-election of Dr. Franz B. Humer to the Board Non-Voting
for a term of 3 years as provid-ed by the
Articles of Incorporation
5. Election of Statutory Auditors, the Board of Non-Voting
Directors proposes that KPMG Ltd.-, be elected
as Statutory Auditors for the 2009 FY
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
SECURITY 254687106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DIS MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN US2546871060 AGENDA 932990559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSE- Management For For
COOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shareholder Against For
TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTING.
06 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shareholder Against For
TO DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS.
07 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING Shareholder Against For
TO SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 405217100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAIN MEETING DATE 11-Mar-2009
ISIN US4052171000 AGENDA 933000488 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IRWIN D. SIMON For For
2 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
3 RICHARD C. BERKE For For
4 BETH L. BRONNER For For
5 JACK FUTTERMAN For For
6 DANIEL R. GLICKMAN For For
7 MARINA HAHN For For
8 ANDREW R. HEYER For For
9 ROGER MELTZER For For
10 LEWIS D. SCHILIRO For For
11 LAWRENCE S. ZILAVY For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2000 DIRECTORS Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2002 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK
AWARD PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY IN NORTH DAKOTA.
06 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP, TO ACT AS REGISTERED INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
SECURITY G9143X208 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG9143X2082 AGENDA 932994418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO Management For For
APPROVE TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S
DISCONTINUANCE FROM BERMUDA AS PROVIDED IN
SECTION 132G OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1981 OF
BERMUDA AND THE COMPANY'S CHANGE OF DOMICILE
TO SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND.
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL Management For For
HAVE THE EFFECT OF INCREASING OUR REGISTERED
SHARE CAPITAL.
03 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NAME OF TYCO Management For For
INTERNATIONAL LTD.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CHANGE OF THE Management For For
CORPORATE PURPOSE OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
05 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE TYCO INTERNATIONAL Management For For
LTD.'S PROPOSED SWISS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
06 TO CONFIRM SWISS LAW AS THE AUTHORITATIVE Management For For
LEGISLATION GOVERNING TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
07 TO CONFIRM THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS OF Management For For
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. AS SCHAFFHAUSEN,
SWITZERLAND.
08 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH Management For For
AS SPECIAL AUDITOR UNTIL TYCO INTERNATIONAL
LTD.'S NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
09 TO ELECT DELOITTE AG AS OUR STATUTORY AUDITORS Management For For
FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR UNTIL TYCO
INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING.
10 TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF REGISTERED CAPITAL.
11 TO APPROVE THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF
THE MEETING TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF DOMICILE.
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
SECURITY G9143X208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG9143X2082 AGENDA 932994521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD D. BREEN For For
2 TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE For For
3 BRIAN DUPERREAULT For For
4 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
5 RAJIV. L. GUPTA For For
6 JOHN A. KROL For For
7 BRENDAN R. O'NEILL For For
8 WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS For For
9 SANDRA S. WIJNBERG For For
10 JEROME B. YORK For For
11 R. DAVID YOST For For
02 REAPPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
TYCO'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
03 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 STOCK AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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CIBA SPEZIALITAETENCHEMIE HOLDING AG, BASEL
SECURITY H14405106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CSPCF.PK MEETING DATE 13-Mar-2009
ISIN CH0005819724 AGENDA 701725117 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME Registration No
MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS Action
BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE.
PLEASE ADVISE US NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE.
NOTE THAT THE COMPANY REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION
OVER GRANTING VOTING RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA
IS AVAILABLE, A SECOND NOTIFICATION WILL BE
ISSUED REQUESTING YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
SECURITY 966837106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFMI MEETING DATE 16-Mar-2009
ISIN US9668371068 AGENDA 932994608 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. JOHN B. ELSTROTT For For
2 GABRIELLE E. GREENE For For
3 HASS HASSAN For For
4 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
5 JOHN P. MACKEY For For
6 MORRIS J. SIEGEL For For
7 DR. RALPH Z. SORENSON For For
8 W.A. (KIP) TINDELL, III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG, LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITOR FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF THE COMPANY'S 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AS
THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR TEAM Management For For
MEMBER STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATING THE Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF COMPANY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPANY Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER VOTES AND A SIMPLE MAJORITY
THRESHOLD.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REINCORPORATING Shareholder Against For
FROM A TEXAS CORPORATION TO A NORTH DAKOTA
CORPORATION.
COVIDIEN LTD.
SECURITY G2552X108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG2552X1083 AGENDA 932993377 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO Management For For
02 APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET
THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
SECURITY 682129101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OMN MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN US6821291019 AGENDA 932997135 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN M. MCMULLEN For For
2 LARRY B. PORCELLATO For For
3 ROBERT A. STEFANKO For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009
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STRAUMANN HLDG AG
SECURITY H8300N119 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL QS5.BE MEETING DATE 20-Mar-2009
ISIN CH0012280076 AGENDA 701820311 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-522507,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING
MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE
THE RE-REGISTR-ATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A
BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the presentation of the 2008 business Management No
report and the reports of the Auditors Action
2. Approve the 2008 annual report [including the Management No
compensation report], the 2008 annual Action
financial statements and the 2008 consolidated
financial statements
3. Approve the appropriation of available earnings Management No
Action
4. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors Management No
Action
5. Amend the Articles of Association Management No
Action
6. Elect the Directors Management No
Action
7. Appoint the Auditors for the year 2009 Management No
Action
CLARCOR INC.
SECURITY 179895107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLC MEETING DATE 23-Mar-2009
ISIN US1798951075 AGENDA 933000159 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. J. MARC ADAM For For
2 MR. JAMES W BRADFORD JR For For
3 MR. JAMES L. PACKARD For For
02 ADOPTION OF THE 2009 CLARCOR INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009.
GENCORP INC.
SECURITY 368682100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GY MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2009
ISIN US3686821006 AGENDA 933003624 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS A. CORCORAN For For
2 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
3 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
4 DAVID A. LORBER For For
5 JAMES H. PERRY For For
6 MARTIN TURCHIN For For
7 ROBERT C. WOODS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO S.A.B. DE CV
SECURITY 344419106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL FMX MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2009
ISIN US3444191064 AGENDA 933008054 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PRESENTATION Management For
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FOMENTO
ECONOMICO MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V. FOR THE
2008, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
02 REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF TAX Management For
OBLIGATIONS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 86,
SUBSECTION XX OF THE INCOME TAX LAW.
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03 APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS FOR THE 2008 FISCAL Management For
YEAR, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A CASH
DIVIDEND, IN MEXICAN PESOS, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$0.0807887 PER EACH SERIES "B" SHARE, AND
$0.100985875 PER EACH SERIES "D" SHARE,
CORRESPONDING TO $0.4039435 PER "B UNIT" AND
$0.4847322 PER "BD" UNIT.
04 PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF Management For
RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR THE SHARE REPURCHASE
PROGRAM, THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000,000.00
MEXICAN PESOS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56 OF THE
SECURITIES MARKET LAW.
05 ELECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Management For
AND SECRETARIES OF THE BOARD, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
06 PROPOSAL TO INTEGRATE THE FOLLOWING Management For
COMMITTEES: (I) FINANCE AND PLANNING, (II)
AUDIT, AND (III) CORPORATE PRACTICES;
APPOINTMENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAIRMAN, AND
WITH THEIR REMUNERATION.
07 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING'S RESOLUTION.
08 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE Management For
MINUTE.
GIVAUDAN SA
SECURITY H3238Q102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GVDNY.PK MEETING DATE 26-Mar-2009
ISIN CH0010645932 AGENDA 701833471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-540767,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING
MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE
THE RE-REGISTR-ATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A
BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual report, the annual Management No
financial statements and the consolidated Action
financial statements 2008
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Management No
Directors Action
3. Approve the appropriation of the available Management No
earnings Action
4.a Approve the issue to the shareholders of the Management No
Company of warrants entitling them to receive Action
new shares out of the conditional capital of
the Company on terms and conditions as
specified, to create conditional share capital
reserved for the exercise of warrants granted
to the shareholders of the Company and
entitling them to new shares for a maximum
amount of CHF 3,500,000 in nominal value
4.b Approve to increase the conditional share Management No
capital reserved for bond issues with option Action
or conversion rights of the Company or of
affiliates of the Company by CHF 3,000,000 in
nominal value from CHF 9,000,000 to a maximum
amount of CHF 12,000,000 in nominal value
4.c Approve to replace Article 3B of the Articles Management No
of Incorporation of the Company by the Action
following New Article 3B as specified
5. Elect Mr. Thomas Rufer as a New Director to Management No
replace Prof. John Marthinsen and to re-elect Action
Messrs. Andre Hoffmann and Dr. Juerg Witmer,
all for a term of 3 years in accordance with
the Articles of Incorporation, elections are
individual
6. Elect Deloitte AG as the Statutory Auditors Management No
for the FY 2009 Action
WILLIAM DEMANT HOLDING
SECURITY K9898W129 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL WILLF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Mar-2009
ISIN DK0010268440 AGENDA 701839803 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. Receive the report of the Directors' on the Management For For
Company's activities during the past FY
2. Receive and adopt the audited annual report, Management For For
including the consolidated financial statements
3. Approve to transfer the profit of DKK 970 Management For For
million to the Company's reserves to the
effect that no dividend will be paid
4. Re-elect Mr. Lars Norby Johansen, Mr. Peter Management For For
Foss and Mr. Niels B. Christiansen as the
Directors; and elect Mr. Thomas Hofman- Bang
as a new Director
5. Re-elect Deloitte Statsautoriseret Management For For
Revisionsaktieselskab as the Auditor
6.a Amend the Articles of Association allowing the Management For For
Company to communicate electronically with its
shareholders; and approve that the requirement
to give notice of general meetings in
nationwide daily papers be removed; the
amendments will imply that Article 7.4 of the
Articles of Association will be amended and
that a new Article 15 on electronic
communication will be inserted
6.b Approve that Article 9.5 of the Articles of Management For For
Association relating to proxies at general
meetings be clarified to reflect the Danish
Public Companies Act
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6.c Authorize the Board of Directors, until the Management For For
next AGM, to arrange for the Company to
purchase own shares of a nominal value of up
to 10% of the share capital; the purchase
price for the shares shall not differ by more
than 10% from the price quoted on Nasdaq OMX
Copenhagen A/S at the time of the acquisition
6.d Authorize the Chairman of the General Meeting Management For For
to make such additions, alterations or
amendments to or in the resolutions passed by
the general meeting and the application for
registration thereof to the Danish Commerce
and Companies Agency [Erhvervs- Og
Selskabsstyrelsen] as the Agency may require
for registration
7. Any other business Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL TEXT IN RESOL-UTION 6A.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE
DO NOT RETURN THIS PR-OXY FORM UNLESS YOU
DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
THANK YOU.
CANON INC.
SECURITY J05124144 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CAJ MEETING DATE 27-Mar-2009
ISIN JP3242800005 AGENDA 701829395 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions, Management For For
Approve Minor Revisions Related to the Updated
Laws and Regulaions
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.22 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.23 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.24 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.25 Appoint a Director Management For For
4 Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Management For For
Corporate Auditors
5 Approve Payment of Bonuses to Corporate Management For For
Officers
6 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Options, Management For For
and Authorize Use of Stock Options
TOKAI CARBON CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J85538106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TKCBF.PK MEETING DATE 27-Mar-2009
ISIN JP3560800009 AGENDA 701836491 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to the Updated Laws and Regulaions,
Allow Use of Electronic Systems for Public
Notifications
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
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SVENSKA CELLULOSA AKTIEBOLAGET SCA
SECURITY W90152120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SVCBF.PK MEETING DATE 02-Apr-2009
ISIN SE0000112724 AGENDA 701826084 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU
WILL NEED TO PROVI-DE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE
POSITION TO-YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER FOR-YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. Opening of the meeting and elect Mr. Sven Management For For
Urger, attorney at law, as the Chairman of the
meeting
2. Approve the voting list Management For For
3. Elect 2 persons to check the minutes Management For For
4. Approve to determine whether the meeting has Management For For
been duly convened
5. Approve the agenda Management For For
6. Approve the annual report and the Auditor's Management For For
report and the consolidated financial
statements and the Auditor's report on the
consolidated financial statements
7. Approve the speeches by the Chairman of the Management For For
Board of Directors and the President
8.A Adopt the income statement and balance sheet Management For For
and of the consolidated income statement and
the consolidated balance sheet
8.B Approve the dividend of SEK 3.50 per share and Management For For
that the record date for the dividend, 07 APR
2009, payment through Euro clear Sweden AB is
estimated to be made on 14 APR 2009
8.C Grant discharge from personal liability of the Management For For
Directors and the President
9. Approve the number of Directors shall be 8 Management For For
with no Deputy Directors
10. Approve the total of remuneration to the Board Management For For
of Directors shall amount to SEK 4,600,000
[unchanged], provided that the Board's
Committees consist of the same number of
members as last year, each Director elected by
the meeting and who is not employed by the
Company is to receive SEK 450,000, the
Chairman of the Board of Directors is to
receive SEK 1,350,000 Members of the
remuneration committee are to receive
additional remuneration of SEK 75,000 and
Members of the audit committee are to receive
additional remuneration of SEK 100,000, the
Chairman of the audit committee is to receive
additional remuneration of SEK 125,000,
remuneration to the auditor is to be paid
according to the approved invoice
11. Re-elect Messrs. Rolf Borjesson, Soren Gyll, Management For For
Tom Hedelius, Leif Johansson, Sverker
Martin-Lof, Anders Nyren, Barbara Milian
Thoralfsson and Jan Johansson, whereby Sverker
Martin-Lof as Chairman of the Board of
Directors
12. Approve the resolution on the nomination Management For For
committee for the AGM 2010
13. Approve the resolution on guidelines for Management For For
remuneration of the Senior Management
14. Close of the meeting Management For For
TELECOM ITALIA MEDIA SPA, ROMA
SECURITY T92765121 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TIT.MI MEETING DATE 03-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0001389920 AGENDA 701831833 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
06 APR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO
ADVISED THAT Y-OUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED
UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS
CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the examination of the balance sheet Management No
as of 31 DEC 2008, Board of Directors Action
reporting on Management and Board of Auditors
reporting; relating and consequential
resolutions
O.2 Appoint the Directors; related and Management No
consequential resolution Action
O.3 Approve the consequential determinations after Management No
the suspension of a Statutory Auditor Action
E.1 Amend the Article 5 [Corporate capital] of Management No
Corporate By laws; related and consequential Action
resolutions
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NOBEL BIOCARE
SECURITY H5783Q130 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NBHGF.PK MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0037851646 AGENDA 701848016 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING Non-Voting
WAS RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATI-ON DEADLINE.
IF YOUR SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE
DEADLINE OF [BOOK CLO-SING/REGISTRATION
DEADLINE DATE], YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
BE ACCEPTED FO-R THIS MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES THAT WERE NOT
REGISTER-ED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 543481 DUE ADDITION OF
RES-OLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND Y-OU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to propose the Board of Directors, Management No
annual report and consolidated financial Action
statements for 2008
2. Approve the statutory financial statements of Management No
Nobel Biocare Holding Ltd for 2008 Action
3. Approve the appropriate available Management No
earnings/dividends for 2008 as specified Action
4. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Management No
Directors for their services in the business Action
year 2008
5.1 Re-elect Mr. Stig Eriksson by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.2 Re-elect Mr. Antoine Firmenich by way of Management No
separate election for a 1 year term of office Action
until the next AGM
5.3 Re-elect Mr. Edgar Fluri by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.4 Re-elect Mr. Robert lilja by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.5 Re-elect Mrs. Jane Royston by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.6 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.7 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Watter by way of separate Management No
election for a 1 year term of office until the Action
next AGM
5.8 Re-elect Mr. Ernst Zaengerle by way of Management No
separate election for a 1 year term of office Action
until the next AGM
6. Re-elect KPMG AG Zurich as Auditor of the Management No
business year 2009 Action
7. Authorize the Board of Directors to issue a Management No
total maximum of 25,000,000 new shares of Action
follows; authorized share capital, so that the
Board of Directors is authorized to increase
the share capital until 06 APR 2011 by an
amount up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to
25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares
with a nominal value of CHF 0.40 each and;
conditional share capital in the amount of up
to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000
fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal
value of CHF 0.40 all according to the
conditions of the proposed new Articles 3b and
3c of the Articles of Incorporation as
specified
8. Approve the cancellation of 532,000 shares Management No
with a par value of CHF 0.40 each acquired in Action
2008 with in the scope of the repurchase
program according to the resolution of the
Annual General Meeting of 27 MAR 2008, and the
corresponding reduction of the share capital
from CHF 49,726,612 by CHF 212,800 to CHF
49,513,812 using the amount resulting from the
reduction to dissolve the corresponding
reserve for treasury shares; to declare, as a
result of the audit report prepared in
accordance with article 732 paragraph 2 of the
swiss code of obligations that the claims by
the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the above reduction of the
share capital; and; to amend article 3
paragraph 1 of the articles of incorporation
as follows
TELECOM ITALIA SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T92778108 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TIT.MI MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0003497168 AGENDA 701860288 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
07 APR 2009 AT 12.00 PM (AND A THIRD CALL ON
08 APR 2009 AT 11.00-AM). CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL
CALLS UN- LESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE
BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE
BL-OCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE
MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statements at 31 DEC Management No
2008, any adjournment thereof. Action
O.2 Appoint the Director Management No
Action
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALTHOUGH THERE ARE THREE Non-Voting
CANDIDATES TO BE ELECTED AS AUDITORS-, THERE
IS ONLY ONE VACANCY AVAILABLE TO BE FILLED AT
THE MEETING. THE STANDIN-G INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THIS MEETING WILL BE DISABLED AND, IF YOU
CHOOSE, YOU ARE R-EQUIRED TO VOTE FOR ONLY ONE
OF THE THREE AUDITORS. THANK YOU.
O.3.1 Slate of candidates for the appointment as Management No
Auditors and Alternates presented by Telco Action
S.p.A. To view the complete list please visit
the below URL:
http://www.telecomitalia.it/TIPortale/docs/investor/TELCO_1_1803
09.pdf
O.3.2 Slate of candidates for the appointment as Shareholder No
Auditors and Alternates presented by Findim Action
Group S.A. To view the complete list please
visit the below URL:
http://www.telecomitalia.it/TIPortale/docs/investor/FINDIM_GROU
P_180309.pdf
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O.3.3 Slate of candidates for the appointment as Shareholder No
Auditors and Alternates jointly presented by Action
Aletti Gestielle S.G.R. S.p.A., Arca S.G.R.
S.p.A., Bipiemme Gestioni S.G.R. S.p.A., BNP
Paribas Asset Management S.G.R. S.p.A.,
Fideuram Gestions S.A., Fideuram Investimenti
S.G.R. S.p.A., Interfund Sicav, Monte Paschi
Asset Management S.G.R. S.p.A., Pioneer Asset
Management S.A., Pioneer Investment Management
S.G.R.p.A., Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, UBI
Pramerica S.G.R. S.p.A. To view the complete
list please visit the below URL:
http://www.telecomitalia.it/TIPortale/docs/investor/DEPOSITO_LIS
TA_230309.pdf
E.1 Approve the share capital and to issue Management No
convertible bonds, amendment of Article No. 5 Action
of corporate by Laws, any adjournment thereof.
KONINKLIJKE KPN NV
SECURITY N4297B146 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL KPN.AS MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2009
ISIN NL0000009082 AGENDA 701836681 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR Non-Voting
VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RE-LAXED.
BLOCKING PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE
REGISTRATION DATE SET ON 16 MAR-2009 SHARES
CAN BE TRADED THEREAFTER. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
1. Opening and announcements Non-Voting
2. Report by the Board of Management for the FY Non-Voting
2008
3. Adopt Koninklijke KPN N.V.'s financial Management No
statements for the FY 2008 Action
4. Under this agenda item the Board of Management Non-Voting
will give an explanation of the-financial,
dividend and reservation policy of Koninklijke
KPN N.V., as outlin-ed in the annual report
over the FY 2008
5. Approve to allocate an amount of EUR 312 Management No
million out of the profit to the other Action
reserves; the remaining part of the profit
over 2008, amounting to EUR 1,020 million, is
available for distribution as dividend; in
August 2008, an interim dividend of EUR 0.20
per ordinary share was paid to all holders of
ordinary shares, amounting to a total of EUR
344 million therefore, the remaining part of
the profit over 2008, which is available for
distribution as final dividend, amounts to EUR
676 million; to determine the total dividend
over 2008 at EUR 0.60 per ordinary share,
after deduction of the interim dividend of EUR
0.20 per ordinary share, the final dividend
will be EUR 0.40 per ordinary share, subject
to the provisions of Article 37 of the
Articles of Association, the 2008 final
dividend will become payable as of 21 APR
2009, which is 8 working days after the date
of the general meeting of Shareholders
6. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board Management No
Management from all liability in relation to Action
the exercise of their duties in the FY 2008,
to the extent that such exercise is apparent
from the financial statements or has been
otherwise disclosed to the general meeting of
Shareholders prior to the approval of the
financial statements
7. Grant discharge to the Members of the Management No
Supervisory Board from all liability in Action
relation to the exercise of their duties in
the FY 2008, to the extent that such exercise
is apparent from the financial statements or
has been otherwise disclosed to the general
meeting of Shareholders prior to the approval
of the financial statements
8. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants Management No
N.V., to the audit financial statements for Action
the FY 2009 as the Auditor
9. Opportunity to make recommendations for the Non-Voting
appointment of Mr. A.H.J. Risseeuw-and Mrs.
M.E. Van Lier Lels are due to step down from
the Supervisory Board a-t the end of this
general meeting of Shareholders as they have
reached the end-of their 4 year term of
office, Mr. Eustace stepped down at the 2008
AGM and-decided not to stand for
reappointment, the Supervisory Board's
intention to f-ill in the vacancy at this AGM
was announced during last year's general
meetin-g of shareholders, the vacancies
arising must be filled in accordance with
the-profile
of the Supervisory Board, in particular,
candidates should either hav-e extensive
knowledge of and expertise in financial and
auditing matters, on r-elevant technology,
and/or on public policy, furthermore,
candidates should ha-ve sufficient experience
in (inter) national business, Mr. Risseeuw and
Mrs. V-an Lier Lels have both indicated their
availability for reappointment; the gen- eral
meeting of Shareholders has the opportunity to
put forward recommendation-s for the vacancies
10. Re-appoint Mr. A.H.J. Risseeuw as a Member of Management No
the Supervisory Board, the Board of Management Action
and the Central Works Council support the
nomination, Mr. Risseeuw complies with the
requirements of the profile of the Supervisory
Board and the specific requirements as
specified in particular as to his extensive
experience in and knowledge of
telecommunications / ICT industries, it is
therefore proposed to the general meeting of
Shareholders to appoint Mr. Risseeuw in
accordance with this nomination; the details
required under the Article 142 [3] of Book 2
of the Dutch Civil Code are attached to these
notes
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11. Re-appoint Mrs. M.E. Van Lier Lels as a Member Management No
of the Supervisory Board, the nomination for Action
this position was subject to the enhanced
right of recommendation of the Central Works
Council, which recommended Mrs. Van Lier Lels
nomination, the Board of Management also
supports the nomination. Mrs. Van Lier Lels
complies with the requirements of the profile
of the Supervisory Board and the specific
requirements as specified in particular as to
her extensive knowledge of and experience with
relations between all stakeholders within
large companies and her involvement in major
developments in Dutch society from both a
social economic and a political perspective it
is therefore proposed to the general meeting
of Shareholders to appoint Mrs. Van Lier Lels
in accordance with this nomination the details
required under Article 142 [3] of Book 2 of
the Dutch Civil Code are attached to these
notes
12. Appoint Mr. R.J. Routs former executive Board Management No
Member at Royal Dutch Shell Plc, as a Member Action
of Supervisory Board, the Board of Management
and the Central Works Council support the
nomination, Mr. Routs complies with the
requirements of the profile of the Supervisory
Board and the specific requirements as
specified in particular as to his technical
background and his broad experience in
managing a leading international Company, it
is therefore proposed to the general meeting
of Shareholders to appoint Mr. Routs in
accordance with this nomination the details
required under Article 142 [3] of Book 2 of
the Dutch Civil Code are attached to these
notes
13. Appoint Mr. D.J. Haank, Chief Executive Management No
Officer of Springer Science+Business Media, as Action
a Member of the Supervisory Board, the Board
of Management and the Central Works Council
support the nomination, Mr. Haank complies
with the requirements of the profile of the
Supervisory Board and the specific
requirements as specified, in particular as to
his knowledge of and experience with the
application of ICT/Internet in the
international publishing business, it is
therefore proposed to the general meeting of
Shareholders to appoint Mr. Haank in
accordance with this nomination the details
required under Article 142 [3] of Book 2 of
the Dutch Civil Code are attached to these
notes
14. At the closure of the AGM of shareholders in Non-Voting
2010, Mr. D.I. Jager will step do-wn since he
has then reached the end of his 4 year term of
office
15. Authorize the Board of Management to acquire Management No
the Company's own ordinary shares, the number Action
of shares to be acquired shall be limited by
the maximum percentage of shares that the
Company by law or by virtue of its Articles of
Association may hold in its own capital at any
moment, taking into account the possibility to
cancel the acquired shares as proposed under
agenda item 16 in practice, this will mean
that the Company may acquire up to 10% of its
own issued shares, cancel these shares, and
acquire a further 10% the shares may be
acquired on the stock exchange or through
other means at a price per share of at least
EUR 0.01 and at most the highest of the Quoted
Share Price plus 10% and, if purchases are
made on the basis of a programme entered into
with a single counterparty or using a
financial intermediary, the average of the
Volume Weighted Average Share Prices during
the course of the programme the Quoted Share
Price is defined as the average of the closing
prices of KPN shares as reported in the
official price list of Euronext Amsterdam N.V.
over the 5 trading days prior to the
acquisition date the Volume Weighted Average
Share Price is defined as the volume weighted
average price of trades in KPN shares on
Euronext Amsterdam N.V. between 9:00 am (CET)
and 5:30 pm (CET) adjusted for block, cross
and auction trades resolutions to acquire the
Company's own shares are subject to the
approval of the Supervisory Board [Authority
expire after a period of 18 months or until 07
OCT 2010]
16. Approve to reduce the issued capital through Management No
cancellation of shares, the number of shares Action
that will be cancelled following this
resolution, will be determined by the Board of
Management it is restricted to a maximum of
10% of the issued capital as shown in the
annual accounts for the FY 2008 only shares
held by the Company may be cancelled each time
the amount of the capital reduction will be
stated in the resolution of the Board of
Management that shall be filed at the Chamber
of Commerce in The Hague furthermore, it is
proposed to cancel the shares that the Company
has acquired until 03 APR 2009, inclusive in
the context of its current share repurchase
program, which number will be reported at the
meeting
17. Any other business and closure of the meeting Non-Voting
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HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONS OTE
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL OTE.F MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2009
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 701848410 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Amend the Articles of Incorporation as in Management No
force, by: (a) rephrasing of Articles 8 [Board Action
of Directors], 9 [Election, Composition and
Term of the Board of Directors], 10
[Incorporation and Operation of the Board of
Directors] and 12 [Managing Director], by
amending or completing the provisions in order
to resolve specific interpretive issues and to
achieve a better wording, (b) Amend Article 13
[Representation of the Company], deleting the
provision regarding the oath, since the oath
as a means of evidence, has been abolished,
(c) Amend the Articles 16 [Convocation of the
General Assembly of Shareholders] 17
[Notification - Daily Agenda of the General
Assembly of the Shareholders of the Company]
18 [submission of documents for participation
in the general assembly] 21 [Extraordinary
Quorum and majority], 22 [Chairman - Secretary
of the general assembly of the shareholders of
the Company] 23 [minutes of the General
Assembly of the shareholders of the Company],
24 [Exoneration of the Members of the Board of
Directors and of the Auditors], 25 [Rights of
Minority Shareholders] 31 [Grounds of
Dissolution of the Company] and 32
[Liquidation] with deletion of the provisions
that reproduce the Law, since the provisions
of Company's Law 2190/1920 are applied and it
is not mandatory to explicitly repeat them in
the Articles of Incorporation, addition of
provisions that introduce permissible
deviation from the provisions of the Law and
should expressly and specifically be described
in the Articles of Incorporation and phrasal
completions or corrections, (d) Deletion of
the Article 19 [register of the shareholders
having the right to vote], constituting
repetition of the Article 27 Paragraph 2 of
Company's Law 2190/1920, (e) Re-numbering of
the Articles 20 to 33, rendered necessary due
to the proposed deletion of the Article 19
2. Appoint the Members of the Audit Committee, Management No
pursuant to the Article 37 of Law 3693/2008 Action
3. Approve the acquisition of own shares by OTE Management No
S.A., pursuant to Article 16 of Company's Law Action
2190/1920
4. Approve the announcement of replacement of the Management No
resigned Members of the Board of Directors Action
IDEX CORPORATION
SECURITY 45167R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IEX MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2009
ISIN US45167R1041 AGENDA 933010085 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM M. COOK For For
2 FRANK S. HERMANCE For For
3 MICHAEL T. TOKARZ For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL OTE MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2009
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 933030695 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS Management For
IN FORCE, BY: (A) REPHRASING OF ARTICLES 8, 9,
10 AND 12; (B) AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 13; (C)
AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES 16, 17, 18, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25, 31, 32; (D) DELETION OF ARTICLE
19; (E) RE-NUMBERING OF ARTICLES 20 TO 33.
02 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, Management For
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 37 OF LAW 3693/2008.
03 APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES BY OTE Management For
S.A., PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 16 OF C.L. 2190/1920.
SEAT PAGINE GIALLE SPA
SECURITY T8380H120 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL PG.MI MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0004458094 AGENDA 701840301 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
09 APR 2009 AT 11.00AM. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WI-LL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL
CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE
ALSO ADV- ISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE
BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING
I-S CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement of Seat Pagine Management No
Gialle SPA YE 31 DEC 2008, Board of Directors Action
reporting on the Management related and
consequential resolutions
2. Appoint the Board of Directors and of its Management No
Chairman upon determination of the number, the Action
terms of the office and resolutions Ex Article
21 of the Company's Bylaws [Directors
emoluments and refunds], related and
consequential resolutions
3. Appoint the Board of Auditors and its Management No
Chairman, related emoluments related and Action
consequential resolutions
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SULZER AG, WINTERTHUR
SECURITY H83580284 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SULZF.PK MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0038388911 AGENDA 701841985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-512644,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING
MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE
COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE
THE RE-REGISTR-ATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE
THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A
BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1. Annual report [including compensation report] Management No
annual accounts and consolidated financial Action
statements for 2008; report of the Company's
Auditors and group's Auditors
2. Appropriation of net profits Management No
Action
3. Discharge Management No
Action
4.1 Re-election of the Board of Directors Mr. Management No
Vladimir V. Kuznetsov [existing] for a 3 year Action
term of office
4.2 Re-election of the Board of Directors Mr. URS Management No
A. Meyer [existing] for a 3 year term of office Action
4.3 Re-election of the Board of Directors Mr. Management No
Daniel J. Sauter [existing] for a 3 year term Action
of office
4.4 Re-election of the Board of Directors Mr. Ulf Management No
Berg [existing] for a 3 year term of office Action
5. Re-election of Auditors Management No
Action
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
DELETION OF COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE AL-READY SENT
IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECI-DE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 74144T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TROW MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US74144T1088 AGENDA 933001961 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 930059100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WDR MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US9300591008 AGENDA 933005022 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS E. LOGUE For For
2 RONALD C. REIMER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V408 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PBR MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US71654V4086 AGENDA 933032497 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
I MANAGEMENT REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
AUDIT COMMITTEE'S OPINION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008
II CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Management For For
2009
III DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Management For For
2008
IV ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
V ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
VI ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD AND Management For For
THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSTITUTES
VII ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPENSATION OF Management For For
MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE, AS WELL AS THEIR PARTICIPATION IN
THE PROFITS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 41 AND 56 OF
THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS
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CANAL PLUS SA, PARIS
SECURITY F13398106 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CNPLF.PK MEETING DATE 09-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000125460 AGENDA 701834788 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Management For For
and the Auditors, approve the Company's
financial statements for the YE in 2008, as
presented, showing profits of EUR
47,879,175.45, accordingly, the shareholders'
meeting gives permanent discharge to the
Directors for the performance of their duties
during the said FY
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Non-Voting
and the Auditors, approves the c-onsolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the-meeting
3. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed Article L.225-40 of the
French Commercial Code, approves the said
report and the agreements referred to therein
4. Approve the recommendations of the Board of Management For For
Directors and the income for the FY be
appropriated as follows: earnings for the FY:
EUR 47,879,175.45, retained earnings from
previous year: EUR 66,314,418.13,
distributable income: EUR 114,193,593.58,
dividends: EUR 32,939,599.68, allocation of
the balance of the distributable income to the
retained earnings: EUR 81,253,993.90; the
shareholders will receive a net dividend of
EUR 0.26 per share for a total amount of
126,690,768 shares, and will entitle to the
40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code,
this dividend will be paid on 27 APR 2009 as
required by Law
5. Grant full powers to the bearer of an Management For For
original, a copy or extract of the minutes of
this meeting to carry out all filings,
publications and other formalities prescribed
by Law
EARL SCHEIB, INC.
SECURITY 806398103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ESHB MEETING DATE 09-Apr-2009
ISIN US8063981034 AGENDA 933015744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2009, BY AND
AMONG KELLY CAPITAL, LLC, ESKC, INC., A WHOLLY
OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KELLY, AND EARL SCHEIB,
INC., AS THE AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THEREIN, INCLUDING THE MERGER.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE, IF NECESSARY, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING
TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND
THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREIN,
INCLUDING THE MERGER.
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
SECURITY 064058100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BK MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US0640581007 AGENDA 933014805 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RUTH E. BRUCH For For
2 NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO For For
3 GERALD L. HASSELL For For
4 EDMUND F. KELLY For For
5 ROBERT P. KELLY For For
6 RICHARD J. KOGAN For For
7 MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI For For
8 JOHN A. LUKE, JR. For For
9 ROBERT MEHRABIAN For For
10 MARK A. NORDENBERG For For
11 CATHERINE A. REIN For For
12 WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON For For
13 SAMUEL C. SCOTT III For For
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14 JOHN P. SURMA For For
15 WESLEY W. VON SCHACK For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Management For For
RESOLUTION RELATING TO 2008 EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO Shareholder Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A 75% Shareholder Against For
RETENTION POLICY FOR SHARES ACQUIRED THROUGH
COMPENSATION PLANS.
ANGLO AMERN PLC
SECURITY G03764134 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AAUK MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN GB00B1XZS820 AGENDA 701847204 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the report and accounts Management For For
2. Re-elect Mr. David Challen Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Chris Fay Management For For
4. Re-elect Sir Rob Margetts Management For For
5. Re-elect Sir Mark Moody Stuart Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Fred Phaswana Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Mamphela Ramphele Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Peter Woicke Management For For
9. Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors Management For For
10. Authorize the Directors to determine the Management For For
Auditors remuneration
11. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
12. Authorize the Directors to allot shares Management For For
S.13 Approve to disapply pre emption rights Management For For
S.14 Grant authority to the purchase of own shares Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF AUDITOR'S NAME. IF YOU H-AVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YO-U DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
RIO TINTO PLC
SECURITY G75754104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RIO.L MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0007188757 AGENDA 701850946 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the financial statements and the Management For For
reports of the Directors and Auditors FYE 31
DEC 2008
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Elect Mr. Jan Du Plessis as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Sir David Clementi as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Sir Rod Eddington as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Gould as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. David Mayhew as a Director Management For For
8. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Management For For
Auditors of Rio Tinto Plc and authorize the
Audit Committee to determine their remuneration
9. Approve the non executive Director's fee Management For For
10. Authorize to increase the share capital and Management For For
authority to allot relevant securities under
Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985
S.11 Grant authority to allot relevant securities Management For For
for cash under Section 89 of the Companies Act
1985
S.12 Approve the notice period for general meetings Management For For
other than AGM
13. Grant authority to pay scrip dividends Management For For
S.14 Adopt and amend the new Articles of Management For For
Association of the Company
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU Non-Voting
GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GRBMF.PK MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 701859336 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY MEXICAN NATIONALS HAVE Non-Voting
VOTING RIGHTS AT THIS MEETING. IF-YOU ARE A
MEXICAN NATIONAL AND WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE ON THIS MEETING-PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THANK YOU
I. Discussion, approval or modification of the Non-Voting
report from Management that is ref-erred to in
the main part of Article 172 of the General
Mercantile Companies L-aw, including the
Audited financial statements of the Company,
consolidated wi-th those of its subsidiary
Companies, for the FYE 31 DEC 2008, after
reading o-f the following reports: from the
Chairperson of the Board of Directors,
from-the Chief Executive Officer, from the
Outside Auditor and from the Chairperson-s of
the audit and corporate practices Committees
of the Company
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II. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, Non-Voting
approval of the report that is refe-rred to in
Article 86, part xx, of the income tax law,
regarding compliance wi-th tax obligations by
the Company
III. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, Non-Voting
approval of the allocation of resul-ts for the
FYE that ended on 31 DEC 2008
IV. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, Non-Voting
approval of the payment of a cash d-ividend in
the amount of MXN 0.46 for each one of the
shares representative of-the share capital of
the Company of the Company that is in
circulation
V. Designation or, if relevant, ratification of Non-Voting
the appointments of the Members o-f the Board
of Directors and determination of their
compensation
VI. Designation or, if relevant, ratification of Non-Voting
the appointments of the Chairpers-ons and
Members of the Audit and corporate practices
Committees of the Company-, as well as the
determination of their compensation
VII. Presentation and, if relevant, approval of the Non-Voting
report regarding the purchase o-f the
Company's own shares, as well as the
determination of the maximum amount-of funds
that the Company will be able to allocate for
the purchase of own sh-ares, in accordance
with the terms of Article 56, part iv, of the
Securities M-arket Law
VIII. Designation of special delegates Non-Voting
KAMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 483548103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KAMN MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN US4835481031 AGENDA 933002521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 E. REEVES CALLAWAY III For For
2 KAREN M. GARRISON For For
3 A. WILLIAM HIGGINS For For
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
BP P L C
SECURITY G12793108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BPAQF.PK MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0007980591 AGENDA 701833293 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the report of the Directors and the Management For For
accounts for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve the Directors remuneration report for Management For For
the YE 31 DEC 2008
3. Re-elect Mr. A. Burgmans as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mrs. C. B. Carroll as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Sir William Castell as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. I. C. Conn as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. G. David as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. E. B. Davis as a Director Management For For
9. Re-elect Mr. R. Dudley as a Director Management For For
10. Re-elect Mr. D. J. Flint as a Director Management For For
11. Re-elect Dr. B. E. Grote as a Director Management For For
12. Re-elect Dr. A. B. Hayward as a Director Management For For
13. Re-elect Mr. A. G. Inglis as a Director Management For For
14. Re-elect Dr. D. S. Julius as a Director Management For For
15. Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as a Director Management For For
16. Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as a Director Management For For
17. Re-elect Mr. P. D. Sutherland as a Director Management For For
18. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Management For For
from the conclusion of this meeting until the
conclusion of the next general meeting before
which accounts are laid and to authorize the
Directors to fix the Auditors remuneration
S.19 Authorize the Company, in accordance with Management For For
Section 163[3] of the Companies Act 1985, to
make market purchases [Section 163[3]] with
nominal value of USD 0.25 each in the capital
of the Company, at a minimum price of USD 0.25
and not more than 5% above the average market
value for such shares derived from the London
Stock Exchange Daily Official List, for the 5
business days preceding the date of purchase;
[Authority expires at the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2010 or 15 JUL 2010];
the Company, before the expiry, may make a
contract to purchase ordinary shares which
will or may be executed wholly or partly after
such expiry
20. Authorize the Directors by the Company's Management For For
Articles of Association to allot relevant
securities up to an aggregate nominal amount
equal to the Section 80 Amount of USD 1,561
million, ; [Authority expires the earlier of
the conclusion of the next AGM in 2010 of the
Company or 15 JUL 2010]
S.21 Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Section Management For For
89 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot equity
securities [Section 89] to the allotment of
equity securities: a) in connection with a
rights issue; b) up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 234 million; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
in 2010 of the Company or 15 JUL 2010];
S.22 Grant authority for the calling of general Management For For
meeting of the Company by notice of at least
14 clear days
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF Y-OU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION 15 IS NOT BEING Non-Voting
COUNTED AT THE MEETING, AS MR. TOM-MCKILLOP IS
NO LONGER STANDING AS DIRECTOR. THANK YOU.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 48
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY
SECURITY 359694106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FUL MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US3596941068 AGENDA 933003650 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JULIANA L. CHUGG For For
2 RICHARD L. MARCANTONIO For For
3 ALFREDO L. ROVIRA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS H.B. Management For For
FULLER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE H.B. FULLER COMPANY 2009 Management Against Against
DIRECTOR STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 882508104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXN MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US8825081040 AGENDA 933004246 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. ADAMS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. BOREN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. GOODE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. MACMILLAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN Management For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Management Against Against
2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Management Against Against
2009 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
BP P.L.C.
SECURITY 055622104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BP MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US0556221044 AGENDA 933008888 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND Management For For
ACCOUNTS
02 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR A BURGMANS For For
2 MRS C B CARROLL For For
3 SIR WILLIAM CASTELL For For
4 MR I C CONN For For
5 MR G DAVID For For
6 MR E B DAVIS, JR For For
7 MR R DUDLEY For For
8 MR D J FLINT For For
9 DR B E GROTE For For
10 DR A B HAYWARD For For
11 MR A G INGLIS For For
12 DR D S JULIUS For For
13 SIR TOM MCKILLOP For For
14 SIR IAN PROSSER For For
15 MR P D SUTHERLAND For For
18 TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION
S19 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY Management For For
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE
COMPANY
20 TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP Management For For
TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT
S21 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT Management For For
A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF
PRE- EMPTION RIGHTS
S22 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CALLING Management For For
OF GENERAL MEETINGS (EXCLUDING ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETINGS) BY NOTICE OF AT LEAST 14 CLEAR DAYS
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 49
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SANOFI-AVENTIS
SECURITY F5548N101 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SAN.PA MEETING DATE 17-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000120578 AGENDA 701820397 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting
YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Receive the consolidated financial statements Management For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 2.20 per share
O.4 Ratify the appointment of Mr. Chris Viehbacher Management For For
as a Director
O.5 Approve the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.6 Approve the transaction with Mr. Chris Management For For
Viehbacher regarding Severance Payments
O.7 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to Management For For
10% of issued share capital
E.8 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
1.3 billion
E.9 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
500 million
E.10 Grant authority for the capital increase of up Management For For
to 10% of issued capital for future
acquisitions
E.11 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to
delegation submitted to shareholder vote above
E.12 Grant authority for the capitalization of Management For For
reserves of up to EUR 500 million for bonus
issue or increase in par value
E.13 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
E.14 Grant authority for the use of up to 2.5% of Management For For
issued capital in the Stock Option Plan
E.15 Grant authority for the use of up to 1.0% of Management For For
issued capital in the Restricted Stock Plan
E.16 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.17 Amend Article 15 of the Bylaws regarding the Management For For
Audit Committee
E.18 Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
SECURITY 372460105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GPC MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US3724601055 AGENDA 933004981 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. MARY B. BULLOCK For For
2 JEAN DOUVILLE For For
3 THOMAS C. GALLAGHER For For
4 GEORGE C. "JACK" GUYNN For For
5 JOHN D. JOHNS For For
6 MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS, MD For For
7 J. HICKS LANIER For For
8 WENDY B. NEEDHAM For For
9 JERRY W. NIX For For
10 LARRY L. PRINCE For For
11 GARY W. ROLLINS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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CRANE CO.
SECURITY 224399105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CR MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US2243991054 AGENDA 933005779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD G. COOK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. EVANS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC C. FAST Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DORSEY R. GARDNER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY
FOR 2009
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
05 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 CORPORATE EVA INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
06 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
ADOPTION OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES
HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 448451104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBPI MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US4484511047 AGENDA 933011405 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD L. GLASS For For
2 DELBERT H. TANNER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V.
SECURITY 02364W105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMX MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US02364W1053 AGENDA 933052730 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
I APPOINTMENT OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, REELECTION Management For
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE COMPANY THAT THE HOLDERS OF THE SERIES "L"
SHARES ARE ENTITLED TO APPOINT. ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION THEREON.
II APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO EXECUTE AND, IF Management For
APPLICABLE, FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY THE MEETING. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
THEREON.
SYNGENTA AG
SECURITY H84140112 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SYENF.PK MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0011037469 AGENDA 701857433 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-525733,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
AT THE UPCOMING MEETING,-YOUR SHARES MUST BE
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION,
YOUR NAME MAY-BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR-GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTI-ONS OR
TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SHARES HAVE BEEN
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETIN-G. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 545665 DUE TO RECEIPT OF A-DDTIONAL
RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISRE-GARDED AND YOU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual report including annual Management No
financial statements, the compensation report Action
and the group consolidated financial
statements for the year 2008
2. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Management No
Directors and the Executive Committee Action
3. Approve to reduce the share capital by Management No
cancellation of repurchased shares Action
4. Approve the appropriation of the balance sheet Management No
profit 2008 and dividend decision Action
5.1 Re-elect Mr. Peggy Bruzelius as a Director for Management No
a term of 3 years Action
5.2 Re-elect Mr. Pierre Landolt as a Director for Management No
a term of 3 years Action
5.3 Re-elect Mr. Juerg Witmer as a Director for a Management No
term of 3 years Action
5.4 Elect Mr. Stefan Borgas as a Director for a Management No
term of 3 years Action
5.5 Elect Mr. David Lawrence as a Director for a Management No
term of 3 years Action
6. Elect the Auditors Management No
Action
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VISA INC.
SECURITY 92826C839 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL V MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US92826C8394 AGENDA 933002456 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A TO ELECT HANI AL-QADI AS CLASS I DIRECTOR TO Management For For
SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011 ANNUAL MEETING.
1B TO ELECT CHARLES T. DOYLE AS CLASS I DIRECTOR Management For For
TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011 ANNUAL
MEETING.
1C TO ELECT PETER HAWKINS AS CLASS I DIRECTOR TO Management For For
SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011 ANNUAL MEETING.
1D TO ELECT DAVID I. MCKAY AS CLASS I DIRECTOR TO Management For For
SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011 ANNUAL MEETING.
1E TO ELECT CHARLES W. SCHARF AS CLASS I DIRECTOR Management For For
TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011 ANNUAL
MEETING.
1F TO ELECT SEGISMUNDO SCHULIN-ZEUTHEN AS CLASS I Management For For
DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2011
ANNUAL MEETING.
2A TO ELECT THOMAS J. CAMPBELL AS CLASS II Management For For
DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2012
ANNUAL MEETING.
2B TO ELECT GARY P. COUGHLAN AS CLASS II DIRECTOR Management For For
TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2012 ANNUAL
MEETING.
2C TO ELECT MARY B. CRANSTON AS CLASS II DIRECTOR Management For For
TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2012 ANNUAL
MEETING.
2D TO ELECT FRANCISCO JAVIER FERNANDEZ-CARBAJAL Management For For
AS CLASS II DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE
COMPANY'S 2012 ANNUAL MEETING.
2E TO ELECT SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON AS CLASS II Management For For
DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2012
ANNUAL MEETING.
2F TO ELECT JOSEPH W. SAUNDERS AS CLASS II Management For For
DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE COMPANY'S 2012
ANNUAL MEETING.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES INC.
SECURITY 191219104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCE MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US1912191046 AGENDA 933005692 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CALVIN DARDEN For For
2 DONNA A. JAMES For For
3 THOMAS H. JOHNSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO REQUEST SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS.
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING HEALTH CARE Shareholder Against For
REFORM.
INTERACTIVE BROKERS GROUP INC
SECURITY 45841N107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBKR MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US45841N1072 AGENDA 933008446 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS PETERFFY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL H. NEMSER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. BRODY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILAN GALIK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. HARRIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS R. STOLL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVERS W. RILEY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF DELOITTE
& TOUCHE LLP.
AMETEK INC NEW
SECURITY 031100100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AME MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US0311001004 AGENDA 933012267 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES R. MALONE For For
2 ELIZABETH R. VARET For For
3 DENNIS K. WILLIAMS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
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SYNGENTA AG
SECURITY 87160A100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYT MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US87160A1007 AGENDA 933015340 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE Management For For
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE COMPENSATION
REPORT AND THE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2008
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF Management For For
REPURCHASED SHARES
04 APPROPRIATION OF BALANCE SHEET PROFIT 2008 AND Management For For
DIVIDEND DECISION
5A RE-ELECTION OF PEGGY BRUZELIUS Management For For
5B RE-ELECTION OF PIERRE LANDOLT Management For For
5C RE-ELECTION OF JURG WITMER Management For For
5D ELECTION OF STEFAN BORGAS Management For For
5E ELECTION OF DAVID LAWRENCE Management For For
06 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS Management For For
CITIGROUP INC.
SECURITY 172967101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL C MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US1729671016 AGENDA 933017495 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM S. PANDIT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. RICCIARDI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANTOMERO Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS CITI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CITIGROUP 2009 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CITI'S 2008 EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
PREDATORY CREDIT CARD PRACTICES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO Shareholder Against For
CANDIDATES BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD
POSITION.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
THE CARBON PRINCIPLES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
OFFICERS RETAIN 75% OF THE SHARES ACQUIRED
THROUGH COMPENSATION PLANS FOR TWO YEARS
FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE REGARDING CITI'S COMPENSATION
CONSULTANTS.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDERS HOLDING 10% OR ABOVE HAVE THE
RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
13 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 03076C106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMP MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US03076C1062 AGENDA 933003612 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN D. KNOWLTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY NODDLE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. SHARPE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 369604103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GE MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US3696041033 AGENDA 933003713 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. CASTELL Management For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Management For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Management For For
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Management For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Management For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Management For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Management For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Management For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Management For For
C1 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
C2 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
C3 INDEPENDENT STUDY REGARDING BREAKING UP GE Shareholder Against For
C4 DIVIDEND POLICY Shareholder Against For
C5 SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shareholder Against For
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
SECURITY 191216100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KO MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US1912161007 AGENDA 933005856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Management For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO Management For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Management For For
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Management For For
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Management For For
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Management For For
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Management For For
15 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
16 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
17 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIR
18 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
19 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK Shareholder Against For
NCR CORPORATION
SECURITY 62886E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NCR MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US62886E1082 AGENDA 933006389 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM NUTI* For For
2 GARY DAICHENDT* For For
3 ROBERT P. DERODES* For For
4 QUINCY ALLEN*** For For
5 RICHARD L. CLEMMER** For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS
SECURITY F12033134 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL GPDNF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000120644 AGENDA 701837823 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements Management For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the stock dividend program Management For For
O.5 Receive the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.6 Reelect Mr. Richard Goblet D'Alviella as a Management For For
Director
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Christian Laubie as a Director Management For For
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Jean Laurent as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Hakan Mogren as a Director Management For For
O.10 Re-elect Mr. Benoit Potier as a Director Management For For
O.11 Elect MR. Guylaine Saucier as a Director Management For For
O.12 Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Management For For
the aggregate amount of EUR 600,000
O.13 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to Management For For
10% of issued share capital
O.14 Approve the creation of the Danone Eco-Systeme Management For For
Fund
E.15 Approve to change the Company name to Danone Management For For
E.16 Amend the Article 7 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
auhtorize the share capital increase
E.17 Amend the Articles 10 of Association Management For For
Regarding: shareholders identification
E.18 Amend the Article 18 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
attendance to Board meetings through
videoconference and telecommunication
E.19 Amend the Article 22 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
Record Date
E.20 Amend the Article 26 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
electronic voting
E.21 Amend the Article 27 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
authorize the Board for the issuance of bonds
E.22 Amend the Articles 27 and 28 of Association Management For For
regarding: quorum requirements for ordinary
and extraordinary general meetings
E.23 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
45 million
E.24 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
30 Million
E.25 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to
delegations submitted to shareholder vote above
E.26 Grant authority for the capital increase of Management For For
up to EUR 25 million for future exchange
offers
E.27 Grant authority for the capital increase of Management For For
up to 10 % of issued capital for future
acquisitions
E.28 Grant authority for the capitalization of Management For For
reserves of up to EUR 33 million for bonus
issue or increase in par value
E.29 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
E.30 Grant authority up to 6 million shares for Management For For
use in stock option plan
E.31 Grant authority up to 2 million shares for Management For For
use in restricted stock plan
E.32 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.33 Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
BOUYGUES, PARIS
SECURITY F11487125 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL EN.PA MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000120503 AGENDA 701838457 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
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O.2 Approve the accept consolidated financial Management For For
statements and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 1.60 per share
O.4 Receive the Auditors special report regarding Management For For
related party transactions
O.5 Re-elect Mr. Martin Bouygues as a Director Management For For
O.6 Re-elect Mr. Francis Bouygues as a Director Management For For
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Pierre Barberis as a Director Management For For
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Francois Bertiere as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Georges Chodron De Courcel as a Management For For
Director
O.10 Re-appoint Ernst and Young audit as the Auditor Management For For
O.11 Appoint Auditex as the Alternate Autditor Management For For
O.12 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to Management For For
10% of issued share capital
E.13 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.14 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
150 million
E.15 Grant authority for the capitalization of Management For For
reserves of up to EUR 4 billion for bond issue
or increase in par value
E.16 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
150 million
E.17 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to
delegation submitted to shareholders vote
under items 14 and 16
E.18 Authorize the Board to set issue price for 10% Management For For
of issued capital per year pursuant to issue
authority without preemptive rights
E.19 Grant authority for the capital increase up to Management For For
10% of issued capital for future acquisitions
E.20 Grant authority for the capital increase up to Management For For
aggregate nominal amount of EUR 150 million
for future exchange offers
E.21 Approve the employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
E.22 Grant authority for the issuance of equity Management For For
upon conversion of a subsidiary equity-linked
securities up to EUR 150 million
E.23 Approve the issuance of securities convertible Management For For
into debt up to an aggregate amount of EUR 5
billion
E.24 Authorize the Board to issue free warrants Management For For
with preemptive rights during a public tender
offer
E.25 Approve to allow the Board to use all Management For For
outstanding capital authorizations in the
event of a public tender
E.26 Grant authority for filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
SCHRODERS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G7860B102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SDR.L MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0002405495 AGENDA 701856215 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the Directors report and the accounts Management For For
of the Company for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve a final dividend of 21.0 pence per Management For For
share on the ordinary shares and on the
non-voting ordinary shares as recommended by
the Directors be declared payable on 30 APR
2009 to shareholders on the register on 20 FEB
2009
3. Approve the remuneration report for the YE 31 Management For For
DEC 2008
4. Elect Lord Howard of Penrith as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires in accordance with
Article 79
5. Elect Mr. Phillip Mallinckrodt as a Director Management For For
of the Company, who retires in accordance with
Article 79
6. Re-elect Mr. Luc Bertrand as a Director a Management For For
Director of the Company, who retires in
accordance with Article 80
7. Re-elect Mr. Alan Brown as a Director a Management For For
Director of the Company, who retires in
accordance with Article 80
8. Re-elect Mr. Kevin Parry as a Director a Management For For
Director of the Company, who retires in
accordance with Article 80
9. Re-elect Mr. Bruno Schroder as a Director a Management For For
Director of the Company, who retires having
served more than 9 years as a Director
10. Re-elect Sir Peter Job as a Director a Management For For
Director of the Company, who retires having
served more than 9 years as a Director
11. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Management For For
Auditors of the Company to hold office from
the conclusion of this meeting until the
conclusion of next general meeting at which
accounts are laid before the Company in
accordance with Section 437 of the Companies
Act 2006
12. Authorize the Directors to fix the Management For For
remuneration of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as
the Auditors of the Company
13. Authorize the Directors of the Company, to Management For For
allot relevant securities up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 5,000,000; [Authority
expires whichever is earlier at the conclusion
of the AGM of the Company after passing this
resolution or 01 MAY 2010]; and the Directors
may allot relevant securities in pursuance of
such an offer or agreement as if the authority
conferred has not expired for the purposes of
this authority the expression relevant
securities shall mean relevant securities as
defined in Section 80 of the Companies Act
1985 but shall not in any circumstances
include ordinary shares [as specified]
S.14 Grant authority for the purchase own shares Management For For
S.15 Notice of general meetings Management For For
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
SECURITY H57312649 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NSRGF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0038863350 AGENDA 701860909 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-525807,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
AT THE UPCOMING MEETING,-YOUR SHARES MUST BE
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION,
YOUR NAME MAY-BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR-GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTI-ONS OR
TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SHARES HAVE BEEN
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETIN-G. THANK YOU.
1.1 Receive the 2008 annual report, financial Management No
statements of Nestle SA and consolidated Action
financial statements of the Nestle Group,
reports of the statutory Auditors
1.2 Receive the 2008 compensation report Management No
Action
2. Approve to release the Members of the Board of Management No
Directors and the Management Action
3. Approve the appropiration of profits resulting Management No
from the balance sheet of Nestle S.A. and Action
Dividends of CHF 1.40 per share
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Borel to the Board of Management No
Directors Action
4.1.2 Re-elect Mrs. Carolina Mueller Mohl to the Management No
Board of Directors Action
4.2 Elect KPMG S.A., Geneva branch as the Management No
Statutory Auditor for a term of 1 year Action
5. Approve to cancel 180,000,000 repurchased Management No
under the Share Buy-back Programme launched on Action
24 AUG 2007 and reduce the share capital by
CHF 18,000,000
HEINEKEN N V
SECURITY N39427211 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HINKY.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN NL0000009165 AGENDA 701901781 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 540564 DUE TO DELETION
OF-RESOLUTIONS ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND-YOU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR Non-Voting
VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RE-LAXED AS
THERE IS A REGISTRATION DEADLINE / RECORD DATE
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS M-EETING. THANK YOU.
Opening Non-Voting
1.A Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2008 Management For For
1.B Approve the decision on the appropriation of Management For For
the balance of the income statement in
accordance with Article 12 paragraph 7 of the
Company's Articles of Association and the
distribution of retained earnings
1.C Grant discharge to the Members of the Management For For
Executive Board
1.D Grant discharge to the Members of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
2. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
3.A Approve the extension and amendment of the Management For For
authorization of the Executive Board to
acquire own shares under which the maximum
number of shares that may be acquired will
remain limited to 10% of the issued share
capital of the Company
3.B Authorize the Executive Board to issue [rights Management For For
to] shares
3.C Authorize the Executive Board to restrict or Management For For
exclude shareholders' pre-emptive rights
5.A Re-appoint Mr. M. Das as a Member of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
5.B Re-appoint Mr. J. M. Hessels as a Member of Management For For
the Supervisory Board
5.C Appoint Mr. Ch. Navarre as a Member of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
Closing Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
CHANGE IN NUMBERING. IF YOU HAVE AL-READY SENT
IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECI-DE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
SECURITY 584404107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MEG MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US5844041070 AGENDA 933006620 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SCOTT D. ANTHONY Withheld Against
2 RODNEY A. SMOLLA Withheld Against
3 WALTER E. WILLIAMS Withheld Against
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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 933007886 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILLIP R. COX For For
2 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
3 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
4 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
5 JOHN N. LAUER For For
6 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
7 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
8 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
9 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Abstain Against
1991 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
SECURITY 478160104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNJ MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US4781601046 AGENDA 933008523 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
PFIZER INC.
SECURITY 717081103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PFE MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US7170811035 AGENDA 933011176 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PFIZER INC. 2004 STOCK Management Against Against
PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 81725T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SXT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US81725T1007 AGENDA 933012471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HANK BROWN For For
2 FERGUS M. CLYDESDALE For For
3 JAMES A.D. CROFT For For
4 WILLIAM V. HICKEY For For
5 KENNETH P. MANNING For For
6 PETER M. SALMON For For
7 ELAINE R. WEDRAL For For
8 ESSIE WHITELAW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ELECTED
CORPORATE OFFICERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
2009.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
SECURITY 539830109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LMT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US5398301094 AGENDA 933013942 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.C. "PETE" ALDRIDGE JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. BURRITT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES O. ELLIS JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. LOY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. RALSTON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK SAVAGE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. SCHNEIDER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE STEVENS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. UKROPINA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL - TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Management For For
DELETE THE 80% SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED TO
AMEND ARTICLE XIII
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT ON SPACE-BASED Shareholder Against For
WEAPONS PROGRAM
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLICY ON PAYMENTS TO Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVES AFTER DEATH
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
THE AES CORPORATION
SECURITY 00130H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AES MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US00130H1059 AGENDA 933024452 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SAMUEL W. BODMAN, III For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 KRISTINA M. JOHNSON For For
4 TARUN KHANNA For For
5 JOHN A. KOSKINEN For For
6 PHILIP LADER For For
7 SANDRA O. MOOSE For For
8 JOHN B. MORSE, JR. For For
9 PHILIP A. ODEEN For For
10 CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI For For
11 SVEN SANDSTROM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
SAIPEM SPA, SAN DONATO MILANESE
SECURITY T82000117 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SAPMF.PK MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0000068525 AGENDA 701861658 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
28 APR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO
ADVISED THAT Y-OUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED
UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS
CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2008, Management No
consolidated balance sheet, Directors, Board Action
of Auditors and the Auditing Company reports
2. Approve the allocation of profit Management No
Action
3. Approve to update the emoluments to Audit Management No
Company PricewaterhouseCoopers S.P.A. Action
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KELLOGG COMPANY
SECURITY 487836108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL K MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US4878361082 AGENDA 933005072 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN T. DILLON For For
2 JAMES M. JENNESS For For
3 DONALD R. KNAUSS For For
4 ROBERT A. STEELE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KELLOGG'S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
03 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 NON- Management Against Against
EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN
05 ENACT A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR THE Shareholder Against For
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
06 ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY Shareholder Against For
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
SECURITY 353514102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FELE MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3535141028 AGENDA 933009183 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEROME D. BRADY For For
2 DAVID M. WATHEN For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. STOCK PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE, LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
GATX CORPORATION
SECURITY 361448103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GMT MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3614481030 AGENDA 933010263 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANNE L. ARVIA For For
2 RICHARD FAIRBANKS For For
3 DEBORAH M. FRETZ For For
4 ERNST A. HABERLI For For
5 BRIAN A. KENNEY For For
6 MARK G. MCGRATH For For
7 JAMES B. REAM For For
8 DAVID S. SUTHERLAND For For
9 CASEY J. SYLLA For For
02 TO APPROVE THE "PERFORMANCE-BASED" Management For For
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE GATX
CORPORATION 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986, AS AMENDED.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR GATX CORPORATION IN 2009.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
SECURITY 002824100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABT MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US0028241000 AGENDA 933012293 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.J. ALPERN For For
2 R.S. AUSTIN For For
3 W.M. DALEY For For
4 W.J. FARRELL For For
5 H.L. FULLER For For
6 W.A. OSBORN For For
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7 D.A.L. OWEN For For
8 W.A. REYNOLDS For For
9 R.S. ROBERTS For For
10 S.C. SCOTT III For For
11 W.D. SMITHBURG For For
12 G.F. TILTON For For
13 M.D. WHITE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM
03 APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR NON-U.S.
EMPLOYEES
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
AUDITORS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
FERRO CORPORATION
SECURITY 315405100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FOE MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3154051003 AGENDA 933019576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JENNIE S. HWANG, PH.D. For For
2 JAMES F. KIRSCH For For
3 WILLIAM J. SHARP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
COCA COLA HELLENIC BOTTLING CO SA, ATHENS
SECURITY X1435J139 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CCHBF.PK MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN GRS104003009 AGENDA 701879655 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve a share buy-back program in accordance Management No
with Article 16 of Codified Law 2190/1920 Action
GALP ENERGIA,SA, LISBOA
SECURITY X3078L108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GAL.LS MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN PTGAL0AM0009 AGENDA 701896093 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 540545 DUE TO ADDITION
OF-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND-YOU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to resolve on the management Management No
consolidated report, individual and Action
consolidated accounts, for the year 2008, as
well as remaining reporting documents
2. Approve to resolve on the Company's Governance Management No
report Action
3. Approve to resolve on the proposal for Management No
application of profits Action
4. Approve to resolve on a general appraisal of Management No
the Company Management and Supervision Action
5. Elect the Secretary of the Board of the Management No
general meeting for the 2008-2010 period Action
6. Approve to resolve on the amendment to Article Management No
10 N. 3 of the Companys Articles of Association Action
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 438516106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HON MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US4385161066 AGENDA 933006276 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINNET F. DEILY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLIVE R. HOLLICK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE PAZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM Shareholder Against For
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
06 TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENTS Shareholder Against For
07 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
SECURITY 025816109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AXP MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US0258161092 AGENDA 933007595 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.F. AKERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: U.M. BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. CHERNIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LESCHLY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.C. LEVIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MCGINN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.D. MILLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.S REINEMUND Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. WALTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING Management For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE CALLING Shareholder Against For
OF SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
COOPER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
SECURITY G24182100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBE MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN BMG241821005 AGENDA 933011102 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IVOR J. EVANS For For
2 KIRK S. HACHIGIAN For For
3 LAWRENCE D. KINGSLEY For For
4 JAMES R. WILSON For For
02 APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING COOPER TO Shareholder Against For
IMPLEMENT A CODE OF CONDUCT BASED ON
INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION HUMAN RIGHTS
STANDARDS.
THE BOEING COMPANY
SECURITY 097023105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BA MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US0970231058 AGENDA 933012356 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE BOEING COMPANY 2003 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
04 ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
05 REQUIRE ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
06 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES. Shareholder Against For
07 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. Shareholder Against For
08 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR. Shareholder Against For
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE Shareholder Against For
SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS.
10 REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
SECURITY 412822108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOG MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US4128221086 AGENDA 933043438 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTHA F. BROOKS For For
2 DONALD A. JAMES For For
3 JAMES A. NORLING For For
4 JAMES L. ZIEMER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. 2009 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM, TO BE THE AUDITORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS INTO ONE CLASS.
IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL S24.MI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 701864200 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2008; Management No
the Board of Directors, Board of Auditors and Action
Auditing Company's reports, related and
consequent resolutions
2. Approve the integration of the Board of Management No
Directors in accordance with article 2386, Action
first paragraph, of the Civil Code and appoint
2 Directors
3. Approve the integration of the Board of Management No
Auditors in accordance with article 2401, Action
first paragraph of the Civil Code and appoint
the Board of Auditors Chairman, related and
consequent solutions
4. Approve the postponement of the authorization Management No
to the disposal of own shares Ex. Article 2357 Action
TER of the Civil Code
SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W92277115 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SWM.DE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN SE0000310336 AGENDA 701893871 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU
WILL NEED TO PROVI-DE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE
POSITION TO-YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER FOR-YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN Non-Voting
SWEDEN ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID VO-TE OPTION.
THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 540594 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING
STATUS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS
MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AN-D YOU WILL NEED
TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Opening of the Meeting and election of Mr. Non-Voting
Claes Beyer as the Chairman of the-Meeting
2. Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
3. Election of one or two persons, to verify the Non-Voting
minutes
4. Determination of whether the meeting has been Non-Voting
duly convened
5. Approval of the agenda Non-Voting
6. Presentation of the annual report and the Non-Voting
Auditors' report, the consolidated f-inancial
statements and the Auditors' report on the
consolidated financial sta-tements for 2008,
the Auditors' statement regarding compliance
with the princi-ples for determination of
remuneration to senior executives as well as
the Boa-rd of Directors' motion regarding the
allocation of profit and explanatory
sta-tements; in connection therewith, the
President's address and the Board of
Dir-ectors' report regarding its work and the
work and function of the Compensatio-n
Committee and the Audit Committee
7. Adopt the income statement and balance sheet Management For For
and the consolidated income statement and
consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve that a dividend be paid to the Management For For
shareholders in the amount of SEK 4.10 per
share and the remaining profits be carried
forward, minus the funds that may be utilized
for a bonus issue, provided that the 2009 AGM
passes a resolution in accordance with a
reduction of the share capital pursuant to
Resolution 10.A, as well as a resolution
concerning a bonus issue pursuant to
Resolution 10.B; the record date for
entitlement to receive a cash dividend is 04
MAY 2009; the dividend is expected to be paid
through Euroclear Sweden AB [formerly VPC AB]
on 07 MAY 2009
9. Grant discharge, from liability, to the Board Management For For
Members and the President
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10.A Approve to reduce the Company's share capital Management For For
of SEK 6,110,045.76 by means of the withdrawal
of 4,000,000 shares in the Company; the shares
in the Company proposed for withdrawal have
been repurchased by the Company in accordance
with the authorization granted by the general
meeting of the Company and the reduced amount
be allocated to a fund for use in repurchasing
the Company's own shares
10.B Approve, upon passing of Resolution 10A, to Management For For
increase in the Company's share capital of SEK
6,110,045.76 through a transfer from
non-restricted shareholders' equity to the
share capital [bonus issue]; the share capital
shall be increased without issuing new shares
11. Authorize the Board of Directors to decide on Management For For
the acquisition, on 1 or more occasions prior
to the next AGM, of a maximum of as many
shares as may be acquired without the
Company's holding at any time exceeding more
than 10% of all shares in the Company, for a
maximum amount of SEK 3,000 million; the
shares shall be acquired on the NASDAQ OMX
Nordic Exchange in Stockholm Stock Exchange at
a price within the price interval registered
at any given time, i.e. the interval between
the highest bid price and the lowest offer
price
12. Adopt the specified principles for Management For For
determination of remuneration and other terms
of employment for the President and other
Members of the Group Management team
13. Approve a Call Option Program for 2009 Management For For
14. Approve that the Company issue 1,720,000 call Management For For
options to execute the option program for
2008; that the Company, in a deviation from
the preferential rights of shareholders, be
permitted to transfer of 1,720,000 shares in
the Company at a selling price of SEK 141.24
per share in conjunction with a potential
exercise of the call options; the number of
shares and the selling price of the shares
covered by the transfer resolution in
accordance with this item may be recalculated
as a consequence of a bonus issue of shares, a
consolidation or split of shares, a new share
issue, a reduction in the share capital, or
another similar measure
15. Approve to determine the number of Members of Management For For
the Board of Directors at 7, without Deputies
16. Approve that the Board of Directors be paid Management For For
for the period until the close of the next AGM
as follows: the Chairman shall receive SEK
1,575,000 and the Deputy Chairman shall
receive SEK 745,000 and the other Board
Members elected by the meeting shall each
receive SEK 630,000 and, as compensation for
committee work carried out, be allocated SEK
230,000 to the Chairmen of the Compensation
Committee and the Audit Committee respectively
and SEK 115,000 respectively to the other
Members of these Committees although totaling
no more than SEK 920,000; and that Members of
the Board employed by the Swedish Match Group
shall not receive any remuneration
17. Re-elect Messrs. Charles A. Blixt, Andrew Management For For
Cripps, Karen Guerra, Arne Jurbrant, Conny
Karlsson, Kersti Strandqvist and Meg Tiveus as
the Members of the Board of Directors and Mr.
Conny Karlsson as the Chairman of the Board,
and Mr. Andrew Cripps as the Deputy Chairman
18. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
19. Approve the procedure for appointing Members Management For For
to the Nominating Committee and the matter of
remuneration for the Nominating Committee, if
any
20. Adopt the instructions for Swedish Match AB's Management For For
Nominating Committee which, in all essentials,
are identical to those adopted by the 2008 AGM
MERCK & CO., INC.
SECURITY 589331107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRK MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US5893311077 AGENDA 933007432 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH, PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF THE BOARD
TO NO MORE THAN 18 DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
SECURITY 949746101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US9497461015 AGENDA 933008422 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. STEEL Management For For
1R ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Management For For
1S ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY Management For For
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVES.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against Against
COMPANY'S LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS Shareholder Against For
AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
PACCAR INC
SECURITY 693718108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCAR MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US6937181088 AGENDA 933009359 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARK C. PIGOTT For For
2 WILLIAM G. REED, JR. For For
3 WARREN R. STALEY For For
4 CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ANNUAL Shareholder Against For
ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE Shareholder Against For
THRESHOLD
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
SECURITY 459506101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IFF MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4595061015 AGENDA 933010136 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET HAYES ADAME Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. AMEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARCELLO BOTTOLI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA B. BUCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL COOK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER A. GEORGESCU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDRA A. HERZAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY W. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHERINE M. HUDSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BURTON M. TANSKY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS D. TOUGH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009
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HANESBRANDS INC.
SECURITY 410345102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4103451021 AGENDA 933010225 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHADEN For For
2 GRIFFIN For For
3 JOHNSON For For
4 MATHEWS For For
5 MULCAHY For For
6 NELSON For For
7 NOLL For For
8 SCHINDLER For For
9 ZIEGLER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS HANESBRANDS'
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR ITS 2009 FISCAL YEAR
FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 349631101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3496311016 AGENDA 933010871 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE A. CARBONARI For For
2 ANN F. HACKETT For For
3 DAVID M. THOMAS For For
4 RONALD V. WATERS, III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 IF PRESENTED, A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shareholder Against For
"ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE".
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
SECURITY 867914103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US8679141031 AGENDA 933010883 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALSTON D. CORRELL For For
2 PATRICIA C. FRIST For For
3 BLAKE P. GARRETT, JR. For For
4 DAVID H. HUGHES For For
5 M. DOUGLAS IVESTER For For
6 G. GILMER MINOR, III For For
7 JAMES M. WELLS III For For
8 KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. Management For For
2009 STOCK PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY Management For For
(NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE
HOLDERS OF COMMON STOCK OF SUNTRUST BANKS
INC., APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVES AS DESCRIBED IN THE
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE AS WELL AS IN THE
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND THE
OTHER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES AND
RELATED DISCUSSION.
MOODY'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 615369105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MCO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US6153691059 AGENDA 933012786 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EWALD KIST Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY A. MCKINNELL, JR., Management For For
PH.D.
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. WULFF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT Shareholder Against For
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY Shareholder Against For
REQUIRING SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN A
SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF COMPANY SHARES UNTIL
TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR
EMPLOYMENT.
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TREE COM INC
SECURITY 894675107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TREE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US8946751075 AGENDA 933014069 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. HORAN For For
2 W. MAC LACKEY For For
3 DOUGLAS R. LEBDA For For
4 JOSEPH LEVIN For For
5 PATRICK L. MCCRORY For For
6 LANCE C. MELBER For For
7 STEVEN OZONIAN For For
2 TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2008 STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
3 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL
YEAR.
ROLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 775711104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROL MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US7757111049 AGENDA 933014970 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY W. ROLLINS* For For
2 HENRY B. TIPPIE* For For
3 LARRY L. PRINCE* For For
4 GLEN W. ROLLINS** For For
FMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 302491303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FMC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3024913036 AGENDA 933016049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PATRICIA A. BUFFLER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: G. PETER D'ALOIA
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: C. SCOTT GREER
1D ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PAUL J. NORRIS
1E ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2010: DIRK A. KEMPTHORNE
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 12541M102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHG MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US12541M1027 AGENDA 933022559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MANUEL J. IRAOLA For For
2 E. MICHEL KRUSE For For
3 ERNEST R. VEREBELYI For For
02 AMENDMENT TO RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
TELECOM ARGENTINA, S.A.
SECURITY 879273209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US8792732096 AGENDA 933050647 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPOINT TWO SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE AND SIGN Management For
THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
02 REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENTS PROVIDED FOR IN Management For
SECTION 234, SUBSECTION 1 OF LAW N 19,550, THE
COMISION NACIONAL DE VALORES REGULATION AND
THE LISTING REGULATIONS OF THE BOLSA DE
COMERCIO DE BUENOS AIRES, AND OF THE
ACCOUNTING DOCUMENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIRED BY THE U.S. SECURITIES & EXCHANGE
COMMISSION REGULATION FOR THE 20TH FISCAL YEAR
ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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03 CONSIDERATION OF THE NET INCOME OF THE FISCAL Management For
YEAR AND THE PROPOSAL OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO ALLOCATE THE AMOUNT OF $
12,633,414.- (5% OF THE FISCAL YEAR NET INCOME
AFTER PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS ADJUSTMENTS AND
LOSS DEDUCTION) TO THE LEGAL RESERVE AND USE
THE BALANCE OF THE ACCUMULATED EARNINGS AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2008 ($ 240,034,873.-) TO PARTLY
RECONSTITUTE THE LEGAL RESERVE WHICH HAD BEEN
ALLOCATED TO ABSORB THE ACCUMULATED LOSS AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2005 ($ 277,242,773.-).
04 REVIEW OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD OF Management For
DIRECTORS AND THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE ACTING
DURING THE 20TH FISCAL YEAR.
05 DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' Management For
COMPENSATION (P$3,500,000,- ALLOCATED AMOUNT)
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31,
2008, WHICH REPRESENT 1.44% OF ACCOUNTABLE
EARNINGS.
06 AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For
MAKE ADVANCE PAYMENTS OF FEES FOR UP TO
P$4.000.000 PAYABLE TO THOSE DIRECTORS ACTING
DURING THE 21ST FISCAL YEAR, ADREFERENDUM TO
THE DECISION PASSED AT THE SHAREHOLDERS'
MEETING REVIEWING THE DOCUMENTS OF SUCH FISCAL
YEAR.
07 DETERMINATION OF THE FEES PAYABLE TO THE Management For
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE ACTING DURING THE 20TH
FISCAL YEAR. AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE ADVANCES TO
THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE WHO
WILL ACT DURING THE 21ST FISCAL YEAR,
CONTINGENT ON THE DECISION ADOPTED AT THE
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING THAT WILL REVIEW THE
DOCUMENTS OF SUCH FISCAL YEAR AND THEIR
ELECTION.
08 DETERMINATION OF THE NUMBER OF THE REGULAR AND Management For
ALTERNATE DIRECTORS FOR THE 21ST FISCAL YEAR
AND THEIR ELECTION.
09 ELECTION OF THE REGULAR AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Management For
OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 21ST
FISCAL YEAR.
10 APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE Management For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 21ST FISCAL YEAR
AND DETERMINATION OF THEIR COMPENSATION AS
WELL AS THAT PERTAINING FOR THOSE ACTING
DURING FISCAL ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
11 CONSIDERATION OF THE BUDGET TO BE ASSIGNED TO Management For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
12 REVIEW OF THE MERGER SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED Management For
BALANCE SHEET OF CUBECORP ARGENTINA S.A. AND
TELECOM ARGENTINA S.A., PREPARED AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND THE RELEVANT REPORT MADE
BY THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE.
13 REVIEW OF THE PRELIMINARY MERGER AGREEMENT Management For
EXECUTED BY CUBECORP ARGENTINA S.A. (AS
ACQUIRED COMPANY WHICH WILL BE DISSOLVED
WITHOUT LIQUIDATION) AND TELECOM ARGENTINA
S.A. (AS SURVIVING COMPANY) AND APPROVED BY
TELECOM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON MARCH 6, 2009.
14 APPOINT THE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE Management For
FINAL MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE SUPPLEMENTARY
DOCUMENTS.
15 APPOINT THE PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE Management For
PROCEEDINGS NECESSARY FOR MERGER APPROVAL AND
REGISTRATION.
ALLIANZ SE, MUENCHEN
SECURITY D03080112 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AZM MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN DE0008404005 AGENDA 701857015 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER BE THE CASE,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
CONTROLLING OR- PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED Non-Voting
DEPENDING ON SOME SUBCUSTODIANS'-PROCESSING IN
THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO-OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the approved Annual Financial Non-Voting
Statements and the approved Cons-olidated
Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal
year ended December 31,-2008, and of the
Management Reports for Allianz SE and for the
Group, the Exp-lanatory Report on the
information pursuant to paragraph 289 (4),
paragraph 31-5 (4) of the German Commercial
Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) as well as the
Report-of the Supervisory Board for the fiscal
year 2008
2. Appropriation of net earnings Management For For
3. Approval of the actions of the members of the Management For For
Management Board
4. Approval of the actions of the members of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
5. By-election to the Supervisory Board Management For For
6. Authorization to acquire treasury shares for Management For For
trading purposes
7. Authorization to acquire and utilize treasury Management For For
shares for other purposes
8. Authorization to use derivatives in connection Management For For
with the acquisition of treasury shares
pursuant to Paragraph 71 (1) no. 8 of the
German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz)
9. Amendment to the Statutes in accordance with Management For For
Paragraph 67 German Stock Corporation Act
(Aktiengesetz)
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10.A Other amendments to the Statutes: Cancellation Management For For
of provisions regarding the first Supervisory
Board
10.B Other amendments to the Statutes: Anticipatory Management For For
resolutions on the planned Law on the
Implementation of the Shareholder Rights
Directive (Gesetz zur Umsetzung der
Aktionaersrechterichtlinie)
11. Approval of control and profit transfer Management For For
agreement between Allianz SE and Allianz
Shared Infrastructure Services SE
COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER P-ROPOSAL
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL
SECTION OF THE APPLICATIO-N. IF YOU WISH TO
ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A
MEETING ATTEN-D AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE
COMPANYS MEETING.
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 565849106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRO MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US5658491064 AGENDA 933009424 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY H. BOYCE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. DABERKO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. DAVIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP LADER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LEE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SETH E. SCHOFIELD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. USHER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR BY-LAWS TO Shareholder Against For
LOWER THE THRESHOLD FOR STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL
SPECIAL MEETINGS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 032037103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AP MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0320371034 AGENDA 933010299 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. APPEL For For
2 PAUL A. GOULD For For
3 ROBERT A. PAUL For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
AGL RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 001204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0012041069 AGENDA 933010972 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES R. CRISP For For
2 WYCK A. KNOX, JR. For For
3 DENNIS M. LOVE For For
4 CHARLES H "PETE" MCTIER For For
5 HENRY C. WOLF For For
02 TO AMEND OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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DPL INC.
SECURITY 233293109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2332931094 AGENDA 933011099 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL R. BISHOP For For
2 FRANK F. GALLAHER For For
3 GEN. L.L. LYLES (RET.) For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANT.
SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE INC
SECURITY 811065101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNI MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8110651010 AGENDA 933012558 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. GALLOWAY For For
2 DALE POND For For
3 RONALD W. TYSOE For For
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
SECURITY 263534109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DD MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2635341090 AGENDA 933012875 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL W. BODMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. BROWN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. DILLON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARILLYN A. HEWSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN J. KULLMAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder Against For
NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
SECURITY 651639106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEM MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US6516391066 AGENDA 933013586 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G.A. BARTON For For
2 V.A. CALARCO For For
3 J.A. CARRABBA For For
4 N. DOYLE For For
5 V.M. HAGEN For For
6 M.S. HAMSON For For
7 R.J. MILLER For For
8 R.T. O'BRIEN For For
9 J.B. PRESCOTT For For
10 D.C. ROTH For For
11 J.V. TARANIK For For
12 S. THOMPSON For For
02 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NEWMONT'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SPECIAL MEETINGS, AS SET FORTH IN
THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF
INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED ELECTION, AS SET
FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF
INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
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BORGWARNER INC.
SECURITY 099724106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BWA MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0997241064 AGENDA 933014134 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHYLLIS O. BONANNO* For For
2 ALEXIS P. MICHAS* For For
3 RICHARD O. SCHAUM* For For
4 THOMAS T. STALLKAMP* For For
5 DENNIS C. CUNEO** For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN,
INCLUDING TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED COMMON
STOCK AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICE WATERHOUSE Management For For
COOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 580645109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MHP MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US5806451093 AGENDA 933015174 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SIR MICHAEL RAKE For For
2 KURT L. SCHMOKE For For
3 SIDNEY TAUREL For For
02 VOTE TO REAPPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER OUR Management For For
2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 VOTE TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING PUBLIC Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
AND THE AMOUNT OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
POLICY REQUIRING CHAIRMAN TO BE INDEPENDENT
DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
SECURITY 067901108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABX MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN CA0679011084 AGENDA 933017801 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H.L. BECK For For
2 C.W.D. BIRCHALL For For
3 D.J. CARTY For For
4 G. CISNEROS For For
5 M.A. COHEN For For
6 P.A. CROSSGROVE For For
7 R.M. FRANKLIN For For
8 P.C. GODSOE For For
9 J.B. HARVEY For For
10 B. MULRONEY For For
11 A. MUNK For For
12 P. MUNK For For
13 A.W. REGENT For For
14 S.J. SHAPIRO For For
15 G.C. WILKINS For For
02 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF
BARRICK AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX
THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION SET OUT IN SCHEDULE B Shareholder Against For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 17273K109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CIR MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US17273K1097 AGENDA 933025478 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID F. DIETZ For For
2 DOUGLAS M. HAYES For For
3 THOMAS E. NAUGLE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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ASTRAZENECA PLC
SECURITY G0593M107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AZN.L MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0009895292 AGENDA 701834839 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE "IN FAVOR" OR "AGAINST" FOR-BELOW
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports Management For For
of the Directors and the Auditor for the YE 31
DEC 2008
2. Approve to confirm the first interim dividend Management For For
of USD 0.55 [27.8 pence, 3.34 SEK] per
ordinary share and confirm the final dividend
for 2008, the second interim dividend of USD
1.50 [104.8 pence, SEK 12.02] per ordinary
share
3. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc, London as the Management For For
Auditor
4. Authorize the Directors to agree the Management For For
remuneration of the Auditor
5.A Elect Mr. Louis Schweitzer as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.B Elect Mr. David Brennan as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.C Elect Mr. Simon Lowth as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.D Elect Mr. Bo Angelin as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.E Elect Mr. John Buchanan as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.F Elect Mr. Jean Philippe Courtois as a Director Management For For
in accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.G Elect Mr. Jane Henney as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.H Elect Mr. Michele Hooper as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.I Elect Mr. Rudy Markham as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.J Elect Ms. Dame Nancy Rothwell as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.K Elect Ms. John Varley as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
5.L Elect Mr. Marcus Wallenberg as a Director in Management For For
accordance with Article 65 of the Company's
Articles of Association, who will retire at
the AGM in 2010
6. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for Management For For
the YE 31 DEC 2008
7. Authorize the Company and make donations to Management For For
Political Parties to make donations to
Political Organizations other than political
parties; and incur political expenditure
during the period commencing on the date of
this resolution and ending on the date the of
the Company's AGM, provided that in each case
any such donation and expenditure made by the
Company or by any such subsidiary shall not
exceed USD 250,000 per Company and together
with those made by any subsidiary and the
Company shall not exceed in aggregate USD
250,000, as specified
8. Authorize the Director to allot new shares by Management For For
Article 7.1 of the Company's Article of
Association renewed by the period commencing
on the date of the AGM of the Company in 2010
or, if earlier , on 30 JUN 2010, and such
period the Section 80 amount shall be USD
120,636,176
S.9 To Authorise the directors to disapply Management For For
pre-emption rights.
S.10 Authorize the Company for the purpose of Management For For
Section 166 of the Companies Act 1985, to make
market purchases [Section 163 of the Companies
Act 1985] of ordinary shares of USD 0.25 each
in the capital of the Company provided that:
the maximum number of shares which may be
purchased is 144,763,412 the minimum price
[exclusive of expenses] which may be paid for
share is USD 0.25 the maximum price which may
be paid for a share is an amount equal to 105%
of the average of the middle market values of
the Company's ordinary shares as derived from
the daily official list of the London Stock
Exchange for the 5 business days immediately
preceding the day on which such share is
contracted to be purchased [authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of
the Company in 2010 or 30 JUN 2010]; except in
relation to the purchase of shares the
contract for which was concluded before the
expiry of such authority and which might be
executed wholly or partly after such expiry
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VIVENDI
SECURITY F97982106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL VIV.PA MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000127771 AGENDA 701836667 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting
YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
following-applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will b-e forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediarie-s, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Glob-al Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If y-ou are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary, p-lease contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements Management For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the treatment of losses and allocation Management For For
of dividends of EUR 1.40 per share
O.4 Grant Authority for the payment of dividends Management For For
by shares
O.5 Approve the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.6 Approve the transaction with Jean-Bernard Levy Management For For
related to severance payments
O.7 Elect Mr. Maureen Chiquet as a Supervisory Management For For
Board Member
O.8 Elect Mr. Christophe De Margerie as a Management For For
Supervisory Board Member
O.9 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to Management For For
10% of issued share capital
E.10 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.11 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
1.5 Billion
E.12 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to amount of EUR 800 million
E.13 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to
delegation submitted to shareholder vote under
items 11 and 12
E.14 Grant authority to the capital increase of up Management For For
to 10% of issued capital for future
acquisitions
E.15 Approve the Employees Stock Option Plan Management For For
E.16 Approve the Stock Purchase Plan reserved for Management For For
Employees of International Subsidiaries
E.17 Grant authority for the capitalization of Management For For
reserves of up to EUR 800 million for bonus
issue or increase in par value
E.18 Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
DAVIDE CAMPARI - MILANO SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T24091117 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL DVDCF.PK MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0003849244 AGENDA 701856025 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
04 MAY 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO
ADVISED THAT Y-OUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED
UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS
CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement at 12 DEC Management No
2008, any adjournment thereof Action
2. Approve the Stock Option Plan Management No
Action
3. Grant authority to buy and sell own shares Management No
Action
ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC
SECURITY G7630U109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RR.L MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0032836487 AGENDA 701859730 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Elect Mr. John Neill as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Peter Byrom as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Iain Conn as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. James Guyette as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. John Rishton as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Simon Robertson as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors and Management For For
authorize the Board to determine their
remuneration
10. Authorize the Directors to capitalize GBP Management For For
350,000,000 standing to the credit of the
Company's merger reserve, capital redemption
reserve and/or such other reserves issue
equity with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 350,000,000 [C shares]
11. Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to Management For For
make EU political donations to political
parties and/or independent election
candidates, to political organizations other
than political parties and incur EU political
expenditure up to GBP 50,000
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12. Grant authority to issue the equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
124,899,130
13. Grant authority to issue the equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
18,734,869
14. Grant authority to 185,137,887 ordinary shares Management For For
for market purchase
TECHNIP (EX-TECHNIP-COFLEXIP), PARIS
SECURITY F90676101 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TEC.PA MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000131708 AGENDA 701867472 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Receive the report of the Board of Directors Management For For
and the Auditors' report, the Company's
financial statements for the year 2008, as
presented, showing income of EUR 250,881,144.87
O.2 Acknowledge the distributable income of EUR Management For For
250,811,144.87 allocated as follows: global
dividend: EUR 127,501,704.00, the remaining
balance of the retained earnings consequently,
the shareholders will receive a net dividend
of EUR 1.20 per share, and will entitle to the
40 % deduction provided by the French general
tax code. this dividend will be paid on 12 MAY
2009 in the event that the company holds some
of its own shares on such date, the amount of
the unpaid dividend on such shares shall be
allocated to the retained earnings account as
required by law, it is reminded that, for the
last three financial years, the dividends
paid, were as follows: EUR 1.20 for FY 2007,
EUR 2.10 and 1.05 for FY 2006, EUR 0.92 for
2005
O.3 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Management For For
and of the Auditors, the consolidated
financial statements for the said financial
year, in the form presented to the meeting
O.4 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Articles l.225-38 ET
SEQ of the French commercial code,
acknowledges the conclusions of this report
and the agreement entered into and the
commitments authorized during the 2009 FY
referred to therein
O.5 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Articles L225-38 ET
SEQ. the French commercial code, acknowledges
the conclusions of this report and approve the
agreement entered into during the 2008 FY
referred to therein
O.6 Approve the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Article l.225-38 ET
SEQ. of the French commercial code,
acknowledges the conclusions of this report
and the agreement previously entered into and
which remained in force in 2008 referred to
therein
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Jean-Pierre Lamoure as a Director for a 4-year
period
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment Mr. Daniel Management For For
Lebegue as a Director for a 4-year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment Mr. Bruno Management For For
Weymuller as a Director for a 4-year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Gerard Hauser for a 4-year period Management For For
O.11 Appoint Mr. Marwan Lahoud as a Director for a Management For For
4-year period
O.12 Appoints Mr. Joseph Rinaldi as Director for a Management For For
4-year period
O.13 Approve the shareholders' meeting to resolves Management For For
toward total annual fees of EUR 440,000.00 to
the Board of Directors
O.14 Authorizes the Board of Directors, one or more Management For For
occasions, to trade in the Company's shares on
the stock market subject to the conditions
described below: maximum purchase price: EUR
60.00, maximum number of shares to be
acquired: 10% of the share capital this
authorization is given for an 18-month period
the shareholders' meeting delegates all powers
to the Board of Directors to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities this delegation of
powers supersedes any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect and the one
granted by the ordinary shareholders' meeting
of 06 MAY2008 in its resolution 7
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
the capital, on one or more occasions, in
France or abroad, by a maximum amount of EUR
37,500,000.00, by issuance, with preferred
subscription rights maintained of shares or
any securities giving access to the share
capital the shareholders' meeting also
delegates to the Board of Directors the
necessary powers to issue securities giving
right to the allocation of debt securities the
overall amount of debt securities giving
access to the share capital or giving right to
the allocation of debt securities which may be
issued shall not exceed EUR 2,500,000,000.00
this authorization is granted for a 26- month
period the shareholders' meeting delegates all
powers to the board of directors to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities this delegation
supersedes the delegation granted by the
extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 27 APR
2007 in its resolution 20
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E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
the capital, on one or more occasions, in
France or abroad, by a maximum amount of EUR
12,000,000.00, by issuance by way of a public
offering or an offer governed by paragraph ii
of Article l. 411-2 of the monetary and
financial code, with cancellation of the
preferred subscription rights of shares or any
securities giving access to the share capital
this amount shall count against the ceiling of
EUR 37,500,000.00 set forth in resolution 15
the shareholders' meeting also delegates to
the Board of Directors the necessary powers to
issue securities giving right to the
allocation of debt securities the overall
amount of debt securities giving access to the
share capital or giving right to the
allocation of debt securities which may be
issued shall not exceed EUR 2,5500,000,000.00
this amount shall count against the ceiling of
EUR 2,500,000,000.00 set forth in resolution
15 the securities may be issued in
consideration for securities tendered in a
public exchange offer initiated by the company
concerning the shares of another Company this
authorization is granted in the limit and in
accordance with Article l.225-148 of the
French commercial code this authorization is
granted for a 26-month period; it supersedes
the delegation granted by the extraordinary
shareholders' meeting of 27 APR 2007 in its
resolution 21 the shareholders' meeting
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors
to take all necessary measures and accomplish
all necessary formalities
E.17 Authorizes the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
the share capital, on one or more occasions,
in favour of employees of French or foreign
companies and related companies who are
members of a company savings plant his
delegations given for a 26-month period and
for a nominal amount that shall not exceed 2
per cent of the share capital the amount of
the capital increases which may be carried out
by the virtue of the present delegation shall
count
against the ceiling of EUR 37,500,000.00 set
forth in resolution 15 the shareholders'
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish shall necessary formalities the
shareholders' meeting delegates to the Board
of Directors all powers to charge the share
issuance costs against the related premiums
and deduct from the premiums the amounts
necessary to raise the legal reserve to one
tenth of the new capital after each increase
this delegation supersedes the delegation
granted by the extraordinary shareholders'
meeting of 27APR 2007 in its resolution 25
E.18 Authorizes the Board of Directors to grant, Management For For
for free, on one or more occasions, existing
shares, in favour of the employees of the
Company technip, and employees and corporate
officers of related companies; they may not
represent more than 1% of the share capital
the present delegation is given for a 24-month
period the shareholders' meeting delegates all
powers to the Board of Directors to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities this authorization of
powers supersedes any and all earlier
authorizations to the same effect
E.19 Adopt the resolution 18 of the present Management For For
meeting, the shareholders' meeting authorizes
the Board of Directors to grant, for free, on
one or more occasions, existing shares, in
favour of the Board of Directors' chairman and
the general manager of the Company, corporate
officer of the company. they may not represent
more than 0.03% of the share capital the
present delegation is given for a 24-month
period the shareholders' meeting delegates all
powers to the Board of Directors to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities this authorization
supersedes any and all earlier authorizations
to the same effect
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Management For For
one or more transactions, to the employees and
corporate officers of the company and related
companies, options giving the right either to
subscribe for new shares in the company to be
issued through a share capital increase, or to
purchase existing shares purchased by the
Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares which shall exceed 1% of the share
capital the present authorization is granted
for a 24-month period the shareholders'
meeting delegates all powers to the Board of
Directors to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.21 Adopt the resolution 20 of the present Management For For
meeting, authorize the Board of Directors to
grant, in one or more transactions, to the
chairman of the Board of Directors and, or the
general manager, corporate officer of the
Company, options giving the right either to
subscribe for new shares in the Company to be
issued through a share capital increase, or to
purchase existing shares purchased by the
Company it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total number of
shares, which shall exceed 0.10 % of the
capital the present authorization is granted
for a 24-month period; it supersedes any and
all earlier delegations to the same effect the
shareholders' meeting delegates all powers to
the board of directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
O.22 Grants full powers to the bearer of an Management For For
original, a copy or extract of the minutes of
this meeting to carry out all filings
publications and other formalities prescribed
by law
SMITH & NEPHEW GROUP P L C
SECURITY G82343164 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SN.L MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0009223206 AGENDA 701870506 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Adopt the report and accounts Management For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Approve to confirm the interim dividends Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. David Lllingworth Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Joseph Papa Management For For
6. Re-elect Dr. Rolf Stomberg Management For For
7. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
8. Authorize the Directors to determine the Management For For
remuneration of the Auditors
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9. Approve to renew the Directors' authority to Management For For
allot shares
10. Amend the French Share Save Plan [2002] Management For For
11. Approve to renew the Directors' authority for Management For For
the disapplication of pre-emption rights
12. Authorize to renew the Directors' authority Management For For
limited to make market purchases of the
Company's own shares
13. Authorize the Directors to continue to call Management For For
general meetings, other than AGM, on 14 clear
days' notice
BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC
SECURITY G1510J102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BTAFF.PK MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0002875804 AGENDA 701876712 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Adopt the receipt of the 2008 report and Management For For
accounts
2. Approve the 2008 remuneration report Management For For
3. Declare a final dividend for 2008 Management For For
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors Management For For
remuneration
6.1 Re-appoint Mr. Paul Adams as a Director Management For For
6.2 Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du Plessis as a Director Management For For
6.3 Re-appoint Mr. Robert Lerwill as a Director Management For For
6.4 Re-appoint Sir Nicholas Scheele as a Director Management For For
7. Re-appoint Mr. Gerry Murphy as a Director Management For For
since the last AGM
8. Approve to renew the Directors authority to Management For For
allot shares
S.9 Approve to renew the Directors authority to Management For For
disapply pre-emption rights
S.10 Authorize the Company to purchase its own Management For For
shares
11. Grant authority to make donations to political Management For For
organizations and to incur political
expenditure
S.12 Approve the notice period for general meetings Management For For
S.13 Adopt the new Article of Associations Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
CHANGE IN TYPE OF RESOLUTIONS. IF Y-OU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
THE HERSHEY COMPANY
SECURITY 427866108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSY MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US4278661081 AGENDA 933007470 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.F. CAVANAUGH For For
2 C.A. DAVIS For For
3 A.G. LANGBO For For
4 J.E. NEVELS For For
5 T.J. RIDGE For For
6 D.L. SHEDLARZ For For
7 C.B. STRAUSS For For
8 D.J. WEST For For
9 L.S. ZIMMERMAN For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED
SECURITY 453038408 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IMO MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN CA4530384086 AGENDA 933007874 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP BE REAPPOINTED AS Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 KRYSTYNA T. HOEG For For
2 BRUCE H. MARCH For For
3 JACK M. MINTZ For For
4 ROBERT C. OLSEN For For
5 ROGER PHILLIPS For For
6 PAUL A. SMITH For For
7 SHEELAGH D. WHITTAKER For For
8 VICTOR L. YOUNG For For
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JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
SECURITY 47102X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNS MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US47102X1054 AGENDA 933011063 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SCHEID Management For For
(CHAIRMAN)
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY K. ARMOUR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RICHARD FREDERICKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. KOCHARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANDON H. ROWLAND Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
SECURITY 171340102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHD MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US1713401024 AGENDA 933011380 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T. ROSIE ALBRIGHT For For
2 RAVICHANDRA K. SALIGRAM For For
3 ROBERT K. SHEARER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH &
DWIGHT CO., INC. 2009 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
CORNING INCORPORATED
SECURITY 219350105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GLW MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2193501051 AGENDA 933011570 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTORS Management
1 JAMES B. FLAWS For For
2 JAMES R. HOUGHTON For For
3 JAMES J. O'CONNOR For For
4 DEBORAH D. RIEMAN For For
5 PETER F. VOLANAKIS For For
6 MARK S. WRIGHTON For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CORNING'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 53217V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LIFE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US53217V1098 AGENDA 933015035 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD W. GRIMM For For
2 GREGORY T. LUCIER For For
3 PER A. PETERSON, PHD For For
4 WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN For For
5 ARNOLD J. LEVINE, PHD For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
3 AMENDMENT OF THE INVITROGEN CORPORATION 1998 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
4 ADOPTION OF THE LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Management For For
1999 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
5 ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY'S 2009 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
PENTAIR, INC.
SECURITY 709631105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNR MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US7096311052 AGENDA 933016140 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. JONES Management For For
04 TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICER PERFORMANCE Management For For
PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
162(M).
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
SECURITY 251566105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DT MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2515661054 AGENDA 933022066 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
02 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF NET INCOME. Management For
03 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF Management For
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE
2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 POSTPONEMENT OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL Management For
OF THE ACTIONS OF DR. KLAUS ZUMWINKEL, WHO
RESIGNED FROM THE SUPERVISORY BOARD.
05 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF Management For
THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE
2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
06 RESOLUTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR FOR
THE 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE TREASURY SHARES & USE Management For
THEM WITH EXCLUSION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS.
08 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For
09 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For
10 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
INTERACTIVE MEDIA CCSP GMBH.
11 CANCELLATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2004 AND Management For
CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2009/I AGAINST
NON- CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
12 CANCELLATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006 & Management For
CREATION OFAUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2009/II AGAINST
CASH AND/OR NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
13 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO 15 (2) OF THE Management For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
14 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO 16 (1) AND (2) Management For
OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
ALLERGAN, INC.
SECURITY 018490102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGN MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US0184901025 AGENDA 933026812 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT W. BOYER, PH.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E.I. PYOTT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUSSELL T. RAY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
ADDITIONAL ANIMAL TESTING DISCLOSURE.
DTE ENERGY COMPANY
SECURITY 233331107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2333311072 AGENDA 933031130 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERARD M. ANDERSON For For
2 JOHN E. LOBBIA For For
3 EUGENE A. MILLER For For
4 MARK A. MURRAY For For
5 CHARLES W. PRYOR, JR. For For
6 RUTH G. SHAW For For
02 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ELECTION OF Shareholder For For
DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE
GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
SECURITY 40049J206 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TV MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US40049J2069 AGENDA 933059366 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
I APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY Management For
BE, OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO BE APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING PURSUANT TO
ARTICLES TWENTY SIXTH, TWENTY SEVENTH AND
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATE
BY-LAWS.
II APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
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GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
SECURITY 40049J206 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TV MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US40049J2069 AGENDA 933061373 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
S1 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY Management For
BE, OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO BE APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING.
S2 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
O1 PRESENTATION AND, IN ITS CASE, APPROVAL OF THE Management For
REPORTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 28, PARAGRAPH
IV OF THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW.
O2 PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT REGARDING CERTAIN Management For
FISCAL OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
O3 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF FINAL Management For
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31,
2008.
O4 RESOLUTION (I) AMOUNT MAY BE ALLOCATED TO Management For
REPURCHASE SHARES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56, (II)
PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON POLICIES.
O5 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, OF THE MEMBERS Management For
THAT SHALL CONFORM BOARD, SECRETARY,
ALTERNATIVE SECRETARIES AND OFFICERS.
O6 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY Management For
BE, OF MEMBERS THAT SHALL CONFORM THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
O7 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY Management For
BE, OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE.
O8 COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For
DIRECTORS, OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
O9 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT Management For
AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
E1 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF Management For
SHARES AND THE RESULTING DECREASE OF THE
CAPITAL STOCK.
E2 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT Management For
AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 71902E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNX MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US71902E1091 AGENDA 933013889 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING For For
2 SANFORD CLOUD, JR. For For
3 GORDON J. DAVIS, ESQ For For
4 JERRY J. JASINOWSKI For For
5 AUGUSTUS K. OLIVER II For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
03 APPROVAL OF CONTINUED USE OF THE PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2003 RESTRICTED
STOCK, RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AND LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
04 GRANT TO THE BOARD OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY Management For For
TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AND A
REDUCTION IN AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBB MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1718711062 AGENDA 933014780 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
2 JAKKI L. HAUSSLER For For
3 MARK LAZARUS For For
4 CRAIG F. MAIER For For
5 ALEX SHUMATE For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management Against Against
CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2007 LONG
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BY 10,000,000 COMMON
SHARES AND TO MODIFY THE LIMITS OF CERTAIN
AWARD TYPES, INCLUDING FULL VALUE SHARE
AWARDS, THAT MAY BE GRANTED UNDER THE 2007
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
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CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871403 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBBPRB MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1718714033 AGENDA 933014780 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
2 JAKKI L. HAUSSLER For For
3 MARK LAZARUS For For
4 CRAIG F. MAIER For For
5 ALEX SHUMATE For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management Against Against
CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2007 LONG
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BY 10,000,000 COMMON
SHARES AND TO MODIFY THE LIMITS OF CERTAIN
AWARD TYPES, INCLUDING FULL VALUE SHARE
AWARDS, THAT MAY BE GRANTED UNDER THE 2007
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR 2009.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
SECURITY 084670108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BRKA MEETING DATE 02-May-2009
ISIN US0846701086 AGENDA 933011049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN E. BUFFETT For For
2 CHARLES T. MUNGER For For
3 HOWARD G. BUFFETT For For
4 SUSAN L. DECKER For For
5 WILLIAM H. GATES III For For
6 DAVID S. GOTTESMAN For For
7 CHARLOTTE GUYMAN For For
8 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
9 THOMAS S. MURPHY For For
10 RONALD L. OLSON For For
11 WALTER SCOTT, JR. For For
02 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH Shareholder Against For
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTION OF A SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT.
BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 057741100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BEZ MEETING DATE 02-May-2009
ISIN US0577411004 AGENDA 933038007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERLIN J. AUGUSTINE, JR For For
2 JOHN A. MCFARLAND For For
3 ROBERT L. PROOST For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
03 AMENDMENT TO 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 80
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HENNES & MAURITZ AB
SECURITY W41422101 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HNNMY.PK MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN SE0000106270 AGENDA 701876902 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU
WILL NEED TO PROVI-DE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE
POSITION TO-YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER FOR-YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the meeting Management For For
2. Elect Mr. Sven Unger as the Chairman of the Management For For
meeting
3. Receive the President's report and allow for Management For For
questions
4. Approve the list of shareholders Management For For
5. Approve the agenda of meeting Management For For
6. Approve to designate inspector(s) of minutes Management For For
of meeting
7. Acknowledge the proper convening of the meeting Management For For
8.A Receive the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports and the information about remuneration
guidelines
8.B Receive the Auditor's and Auditing Committee's Management For For
reports
8.C Receive the Chairman's report about the Board Management For For
work
8.D Receive the report of the Chairman of the Management For For
Nominating Committee
9.A Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
9.B Approve to allocate the income and dividends Management For For
of SEK 15.50 per share
9.C Approve the discharge of the Board and the Management For For
President
10. Approve to determine the number of Board Management For For
Members at 9 without Deputies
11. Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Management For For
the amount of SEK 1.4 million to the Chairman
and SEK 375,000 to other Directors; the
remuneration to the Committee Members and the
remuneration of the Auditors
12. Re-elect Messrs. Mia Livfors, Lottie Knutson, Management For For
Sussi Kvart, Bo Lundquist, Stig Nordfelt,
Stefan Persson [Chair] and Melker Schoerling
as the Directors
13. Ratify Ernst Young as the Auditor for a 4 year Management For For
period
14. Elect Messrs. Stefan Persson, Lottie Tham, Management For For
Staffan Grefbaeck, Jan Andersson and Peter
Lindell as the Members of Nominating Committee
15. Approve the remuneration policy and other Management For For
terms of employment for the Executive
Management
16. Closing of the meeting Management For For
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 98956P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZMH MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US98956P1021 AGENDA 933017091 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY J. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUSTUS A. WHITE, III, Management For For
M.D., PH.D.
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE STOCK PLAN FOR Management For For
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
05 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE RESTATED Management For For
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE
DIRECTORS
MOTOROLA, INC.
SECURITY 620076109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOT MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US6200761095 AGENDA 933018257 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DORMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. HAMBRECHT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. JHA Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LEWENT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. MEISTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. MEREDITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. SCOTT III Management For For
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1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SOMMER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STENGEL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. VINCIQUERRA Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. WARNER III Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. WHITE Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE PAR
VALUE
03 AMENDMENT TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS TO PERMIT A Management Against Against
ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM
04 AMENDMENT TO THE MOTOROLA EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN OF 1999
05 STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
06 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SPECIAL SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF Shareholder Against For
CORPORATE STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 890516107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TR MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8905161076 AGENDA 933018423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MELVIN J. GORDON For For
2 ELLEN R. GORDON For For
3 LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT For For
4 BARRE A. SEIBERT For For
5 RICHARD P. BERGEMAN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 896522109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRN MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8965221091 AGENDA 933035429 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN L. ADAMS For For
2 RHYS J. BEST For For
3 DAVID W. BIEGLER For For
4 LELDON E. ECHOLS For For
5 RONALD J. GAFFORD For For
6 RONALD W. HADDOCK For For
7 JESS T. HAY For For
8 ADRIAN LAJOUS For For
9 DIANA S. NATALICIO For For
10 TIMOTHY R. WALLACE For For
02 TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
XSTRATA PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G9826T102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL XTA.L MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN GB0031411001 AGENDA 701858283 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Adopt the annual report and financial Management For For
statements of the Company, and the reports of
the Directors and the Auditors thereon, for
the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report [as Management For For
specified] for the YE 31 DEC 2008
3. Re-elect Mr. Ivan Glasenberg as an Executive Management For For
Director of the Company retiring in accordance
with Article 128 of the Company's Articles of
Association
4. Re-elect Mr. Trevor Reid as an Executive Management For For
Director of the Company retiring in accordance
with Article 128 of the Company's Articles of
Association
5. Re-elect Mr. Santiago Zaidumbide as an Management For For
Executive Director of the Company retiring in
accordance with Article 128 of the Company's
Articles of Association
6. Elect Mr. Peter Hooley as a Non-Executive Management For For
Director of the Company on the recommendation
of the Board, in accordance with Article 129
of the Company's Articles of Association
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7. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors to Management For For
the Company to hold office until the
conclusion of the next general meeting at
which accounts are laid before the Company and
to authorize the Directors to determine the
remuneration of the Auditors
8. Authorize the Directors to allot relevant Management For For
securities [as specified in the Companies Act
1985]; a) up to a nominal amount of USD
488,835,270 [equivalent to 977,670,540
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the
capital of the Company; and b) comprising
equity securities [as specified in the
Companies Act 1985] up to a nominal amount of
USD 977,670,540 [equivalent to 1,955,341,080
ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each in the
capital of the Company] [including within such
limit any shares issued under this Resolution]
in connection with an offer by way of a rights
issue: i) to ordinary shareholders in
proportion [as nearly as may be practicable]
to their existing holdings; and ii) to people
who are holder of other equity securities if
this is required by the rights of those
securities or, if the Board considers it
necessary, as permitted by the rights of those
securities, and so that the Directors may
impose any limits or restrictions and make any
arrangements which it considers necessary or
appropriate to deal with treasury shares,
fractional entitlements, record dates, legal,
regulatory or practical problems in, or under
the laws of, any territory or any other
matter; [Authority expires the earlier of the
conclusion of the next AGM]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an
offer or agreement made prior to such expiry
S.9 Authorize the Directors of all existing Management For For
authorities and provided resolution 8 is
passed, to allot equity securities [as
specified in the Companies Act 1985] for cash
under the authority given by that resolution
and/or where the allotment constitutes an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Companies Act 1985, free
of restriction in Section 89(1) of the
Companies Act 1985, such power to be limited:
a) to the allotment of equity securities in
connection with an offer of equity securities
[but in the case of the authority granted
under resolution 8(B), by way of
rights issue only]; i) to ordinary
shareholders in proportion [as need as may be
practicable] to their existing holdings; and
ii) to people who are holders of other equity
securities, if this is required by the rights
of those securities or, if Directors consider
if necessary, as permitted by the rights of
those securities, or appropriate to deal with
treasury shares, fractional entitlements,
record dates, legal, regulatory or practical
problems in, or under the laws of, any
territory, or any other matter and; b) in the
case of the authority granted under resolution
8(A), to the allotment of equity securities up
to a nominal amount of USD 73,325,290.50
[equivalent to 146,650,581 ordinary share of
USD 0.50 each in the capital of the Company];
[Authority expires until the next AGM of the
Company]; and the Directors may allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FOR-M UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 89417E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRV MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US89417E1091 AGENDA 933009703 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. BELLER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. DASBURG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET M. DOLAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY S. FISHMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE G. GRAEV Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA L. HIGGINS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HODGSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLEVE L. KILLINGSWORTH, Management For For
JR.
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE J. THOMSEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS TRAVELERS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 TO RE-APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER TRAVELERS' AMENDED AND
RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 26483E100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DNB MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US26483E1001 AGENDA 933010869 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AUSTIN A. ADAMS For For
2 JAMES N. FERNANDEZ For For
3 SANDRA E. PETERSON For For
4 MICHAEL R. QUINLAN For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE OUR 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 83
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 071813109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAX MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0718131099 AGENDA 933016974 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. BOOMER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. GAVIN III, Management For For
M.D., PH.D.
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.J. STORM Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against For
GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 391164100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GXP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US3911641005 AGENDA 933016998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.L. BODDE For For
2 M.J. CHESSER For For
3 W.H. DOWNEY For For
4 R.C. FERGUSON, JR. For For
5 G.D. FORSEE For For
6 J.A. MITCHELL For For
7 W.C. NELSON For For
8 L.H. TALBOTT For For
9 R.H. WEST For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK,
WITHOUT PAR VALUE, FROM 150,000,000 TO
250,000,000.
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054402 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US8110544025 AGENDA 933017205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. OGDEN For For
2 J. MARVIN QUIN For For
3 KIM WILLIAMS For For
O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
SECURITY 686091109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ORLY MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US6860911097 AGENDA 933017471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES H. O'REILLY JR. For For
2 JOHN MURPHY For For
3 RONALD RASHKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Management For For
LLP, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 84
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
SECURITY 101137107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BSX MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US1011371077 AGENDA 933017887 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. ABELE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYE ANNE FOX Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY J. GROVES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST MARIO Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETE M. NICHOLAS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: UWE E. REINHARDT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN B. RUDMAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. TOBIN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY Management For For
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 563571108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTW MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US5635711089 AGENDA 933018043 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 CYNTHIA M. EGNOTOVICH For For
2 JAMES L. PACKARD For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP, AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
SECURITY G0464B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGII MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN BMG0464B1072 AGENDA 933018079 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MURAL R. JOSEPHSON For For
2 JOHN R. POWER, JR. For For
3 GARY V. WOODS For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THAT ERNST & YOUNG LLP BE APPOINTED AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND TO REFER THE
DETERMINATION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS'
REMUNERATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 779382100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RDC MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7793821007 AGENDA 933018221 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS R. HIX For For
2 ROBERT E. KRAMEK For For
3 FREDERICK R. LAUSEN For For
4 LAWRENCE J. RUISI For For
02 APPROVE THE 2009 ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
SECURITY 110122108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BMY MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US1101221083 AGENDA 933018372 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. ANDREOTTI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.J. FREEH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. JOHANSSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J. LACY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.D. WEST, JR. Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 85
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE. Shareholder Against For
04 SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
05 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
06 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
SECURITY 983134107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WYNN MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US9831341071 AGENDA 933018790 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 LINDA CHEN For For
2 ELAINE P. WYNN For For
3 JOHN A. MORAN For For
2 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
COMPANY AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
SECURITY 112585104 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special
Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BAM MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN CA1125851040 AGENDA 933032625 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARCEL R. COUTU For For
2 MAUREEN KEMPSTON DARKES For For
3 LANCE LIEBMAN For For
4 G. WALLACE F. MCCAIN For For
5 FRANK J. MCKENNA For For
6 JACK M. MINTZ For For
7 PATRICIA M. NEWSON For For
8 JAMES A. PATTISON For For
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR AND Management For For
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO SET ITS
REMUNERATION;
03 THE 2009 PLAN RESOLUTION. Management For For
NASHUA CORPORATION
SECURITY 631226107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NSHA MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US6312261075 AGENDA 933037752 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANDREW B. ALBERT For For
2 L. SCOTT BARNARD For For
3 THOMAS G. BROOKER For For
4 CLINTON J. COLEMAN For For
5 AVRUM GRAY For For
6 MICHAEL T. LEATHERMAN For For
7 MARK E. SCHWARZ For For
02 APPROVE THE 2009 VALUE CREATION INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 723456109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNK MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7234561097 AGENDA 933059809 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL R. LEE For For
2 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
3 JOHN V. GIOVENCO For For
4 RICHARD J. GOEGLEIN For For
5 ELLIS LANDAU For For
6 BRUCE A. LESLIE For For
7 JAMES L. MARTINEAU For For
8 MICHAEL ORNEST For For
9 LYNN P. REITNOUER For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EXISTING Management For For
EQUITY PLANS AND INDUCEMENT OPTION GRANTS TO
PERMIT A ONE-TIME VALUE-FOR-VALUE STOCK OPTION
EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 86
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
AXA ASIA PACIFIC HOLDINGS LTD
SECURITY Q12354108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AXAPF.PK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN AU000000AXA5 AGENDA 701879263 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. To consider the financial report, Director's Non-Voting
report and the Auditor's report f-or the YE 31
DEC 2008
2.A Re-elect Mr. Paul Cooper as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation in accordance with AXA
APH's Constitution
2.B Re-elect Mr. Patrica Akopiantz as a Director, Management For For
who retires by rotation in accordance with AXA
APH's Constitution
2.C Elect Mr. Anthony Froggatt as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation in accordance with AXA
APH's Constitution
2.D Elect Mr. Peter Sullivan as a Director, who Management For For
retires by rotation in accordance with AXA
APH's Constitution
3. Adopt the remuneration report for the YE 31 Management For For
DEC 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT AXA APH WILL DISGARD ANY VOTE Non-Voting
CAST ON THIS RESOLUTION BY MR.-ANDREW PENN OR
ANY OF HIS ASSOCIATES. THANK YOU.
4. Approve the grant to Mr. Andrew Penn [Group Management For For
Chief Executive] of up to 1,350,000 allocation
rights such participation to be in accordance
with the terms of the AXA APH Executive
Performance Plan [Executive Performance Plan]
PLEASE NOTE THAT AXA APH WILL DISGARD ANY VOTE Non-Voting
CAST ON THIS RESOLUTION BY ANY-OF THE
DIRECTORS AND THEIR ASSOCIATES. THANK YOU.
5. Approve, for the purposes of Article 12.13 of Management For For
the Constitution of AXA APH and Listing Rule
10.17, the maximum aggregate amount that may
be paid to Non-Executive Directors as
remuneration for their services in any FY to
increase by USD 600,000 to 2,200,000
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL COMMENT. IF Y-OU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL OR RELATED Non-Voting
PARTY TO ANY SPECIFIC VOTE EXCLUSIO-N WHICH
HAS OBTAINED BENEFIT OR DOES EXPECT TO OBTAIN
FUTURE BENEFIT SHOULD NO-T VOTE [OR VOTE
'ABSTAIN'] FOR THE RELEVANT PROPOSAL ITEMS.
THANK YOU.
CRH PLC
SECURITY G25508105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CRHCF.PK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN IE0001827041 AGENDA 701880230 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the financial statement and report of Management For For
Directors and the Auditors
2. Declare a dividend Management For For
3.a Re-elect Mr. W.P. Egan as a Director Management For For
3.b Re-elect Mr. J.M. De Jong as a Director Management For For
3.c Re-elect Mr. M. Lee as a Director Management For For
3.d Re-elect Mr. G.A. Culpepper as a Director Management For For
3.e Re-elect Mr. A. Manifold as a Director Management For For
3.f Re-elect Mr. W.I. O'mahony as a Director Management For For
3.g Re-elect Mr. M.S. Towe as a Director Management For For
4. Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
5. Approve to increase the authorized share Management For For
capital
6. Grant authority to allot shares Management For For
7. Approve the disapplication of pre-emption Management For For
rights
8. Grant authority to purchase own ordinary shares Management For For
9. Amend the Articles of Association re Treasury Management For For
Shares
10. Grant authority to re-issue Treasury Shares Management For For
11. Grant authority to allot shares in lieu of Management For For
cash dividends
12. Approve the notice period for EGM Management For For
13. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTL LTD
SECURITY G57848106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MAORF.PK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN BMG578481068 AGENDA 701897906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the financial statements and the Management For For
Independent Auditor's report for the YE 31 DEC
2008 and to declare a final dividend
2. Re-elect Mr. Edouard Ettedgui as a Director Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Henry Keswick as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. R. C. Kwok as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Sydney S. W. Leong as a Director Management For For
6. Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Management For For
Directors to fix their remuneration
7. Grant authority for the issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of USD
16.5 million and without pre-emptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of USD 2.5 million
8. Approve the renewal of a general mandate to Management For For
the Directors to repurchase shares of the
Company representing less than 15% of the
issued share capital of the Company
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF AMOUNTS IN RESOLUTION 7-AND RECEIPT
OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLE-ASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INS- TRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 87
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
PEPSICO, INC.
SECURITY 713448108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEP MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7134481081 AGENDA 933014906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 APPROVAL OF PEPSICO, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER Shareholder Against For
RECYCLING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 59)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shareholder Against For
PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 61)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 63)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION (PROXY STATEMENT P. 64)
AMGEN INC.
SECURITY 031162100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMGN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US0311621009 AGENDA 933015946 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID BALTIMORE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANCOIS DE CARBONNEL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JERRY D. CHOATE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FREDERICK W. GLUCK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. GILBERT S. OMENN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JUDITH C. PELHAM Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADM. J. PAUL REASON, USN Management For For
(RETIRED)
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF
100,000,000 SHARES.
04 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OUR Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS
AMENDED, WHICH REDUCES THE SIXTY-SIX AND TWO-
THIRDS PERCENT (66-2/3%) VOTING REQUIREMENT TO
A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR
APPROVAL OF CERTAIN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS.
5A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (AMEND OUR BYLAWS TO Shareholder Against For
PERMIT 10 PERCENT OF OUR OUTSTANDING COMMON
STOCK THE ABILITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS.)
5B STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (CHANGE OUR Shareholder Against For
JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION FROM DELAWARE TO
NORTH DAKOTA.)
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 88
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 884315102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TNB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US8843151023 AGENDA 933017382 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
2 DEAN JERNIGAN For For
3 RONALD B. KALICH, SR. For For
4 KENNETH R. MASTERSON For For
5 DOMINIC J. PILEGGI For For
6 JEAN-PAUL RICHARD For For
7 RUFUS H. RIVERS For For
8 KEVIN L. ROBERG For For
9 DAVID D. STEVENS For For
10 WILLIAM H. WALTRIP For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE
SECURITY 85590A401 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOT MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US85590A4013 AGENDA 933017421 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ADAM ARON For For
2 CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY For For
3 THOMAS CLARKE For For
4 CLAYTON DALEY, JR. For For
5 BRUCE DUNCAN For For
6 LIZANNE GALBREATH For For
7 ERIC HIPPEAU For For
8 STEPHEN QUAZZO For For
9 THOMAS RYDER For For
10 FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN For For
11 KNEELAND YOUNGBLOOD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
EL PASO CORPORATION
SECURITY 28336L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EP MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US28336L1098 AGENDA 933017510 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUAN CARLOS BRANIFF Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. DUNLAP Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS L. FOSHEE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. GOLDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HIX Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. VAGT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE EL PASO CORPORATION 2005 Management For For
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE EL PASO CORPORATION EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
SJW CORP.
SECURITY 784305104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJW MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7843051043 AGENDA 933017724 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K. ARMSTRONG For For
2 M.L. CALI For For
3 J.P. DINAPOLI For For
4 D.R. KING For For
5 N.Y. MINETA For For
6 G.E. MOSS For For
7 W.R. ROTH For For
8 C.J. TOENISKOETTER For For
9 F.R. ULRICH, JR. For For
10 R.A. VAN VALER For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 89
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
AUTONATION, INC.
SECURITY 05329W102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US05329W1027 AGENDA 933018613 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MIKE JACKSON For For
2 RICK L. BURDICK For For
3 WILLIAM C. CROWLEY For For
4 DAVID B. EDELSON For For
5 KIM C. GOODMAN For For
6 ROBERT R. GRUSKY For For
7 MICHAEL E. MAROONE For For
8 CARLOS A. MIGOYA For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
3 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS
4 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN
WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
SECURITY 97381W104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WIN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US97381W1045 AGENDA 933018649 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL B. ARMITAGE For For
2 SAMUEL E. BEALL, III For For
3 DENNIS E. FOSTER For For
4 FRANCIS X. FRANTZ For For
5 JEFFERY R. GARDNER For For
6 JEFFREY T. HINSON For For
7 JUDY K. JONES For For
8 WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY For For
9 FRANK E. REED For For
2 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS WINDSTREAM'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2009
3 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
4 PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
SECURITY 133131102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPT MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1331311027 AGENDA 933019881 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD J. CAMPO For For
2 WILLIAM R. COOPER For For
3 SCOTT S. INGRAHAM For For
4 LEWIS A. LEVEY For For
5 WILLIAM B. MCGUIRE, JR. For For
6 WILLIAM F. PAULSEN For For
7 D. KEITH ODEN For For
8 F. GARDNER PARKER For For
9 STEVEN A. WEBSTER For For
10 KELVIN R. WESTBROOK For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 90
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CVS CAREMARK CORPORATION
SECURITY 126650100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVS MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1266501006 AGENDA 933021418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN G. WILLIAMS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009
FISCAL YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 158496109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1584961098 AGENDA 933022802 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT W. ANESTIS For For
2 ERIC S. BELSKY For For
3 WILLIAM C. GRIFFITHS For For
4 SELWYN ISAKOW For For
5 G. MICHAEL LYNCH For For
6 THOMAS A. MADDEN For For
7 SHIRLEY D. PETERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS. THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS
SELECTED ERNST & YOUNG TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 549764108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUFK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US5497641085 AGENDA 933035140 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.V. SMITH For For
2 J.F. ANDERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
SECURITY 758766109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RGC MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7587661098 AGENDA 933064355 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES E. BRYMER For For
2 MICHAEL L. CAMPBELL For For
3 ALEX YEMENIDJIAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 91
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STANDARD CHARTERED PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G84228157 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL STAN.L MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN GB0004082847 AGENDA 701867547 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive the report and accounts Management For For
2. Declare a final dividend of 42.32 US Cents per Management For For
ordinary share
3. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Jamie F. T. Dundas as a Management For For
Non-Executive Director
5. Re-elect Mr. Rudolph H. P. Markham as a Management For For
Non-Executive Director
6. Re-elect Ms. Ruth Markland as a Non-Executive Management For For
Director
7. Re-elect Mr. Richard H. Meddings as an Management For For
Executive Director
8. Re-elect Mr. John W. Peace as a Non-Executive Management For For
Director
9. Elect Mr. Steve Bertamini who was appointed Management For For
as an Executive Director
10. Elect Mr. John G. H. Paynter who was appointed Management For For
as an Non- Executive Director
11. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of Management For For
the Company
12. Approve to set the Auditors' fees Management For For
13. Authorize the Company and its Subsidiaries to Management For For
make EU Political Donations to Political
Parties or Independent Election Candidates, to
Political Organizations Other than Political
Parties and Incur EU Political Expenditure up
to GBP 100,000
14. Approve to increase the authorized share Management For For
capital
15. Authorize the Board to issue equity with Management For For
Rights up to GBP 316,162,105.50 [Relevant
Authorities and Share Dividend Scheme] and
additional amount of GBP 632,324,211 [Rights
Issue] after deducting any securities issued
under the relevant authorities and Share
Dividend Scheme
16. Approve to extend the Directors' authority to Management For For
issue equity with pre- emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of USD 189,697,263
pursuant to Paragraph A of Resolution 15 to
include the shares repurchased by the Company
under authority granted by Resolution 18
S.17 Grant authority for the issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of USD
47,424,315.50
s.18 Grant authority to buyback 189,697,263 Management For For
ordinary shares for market purchase
s.19 Grant authority to buyback for market purchase Management For For
of 477,500 Preference Shares of 5.00 US Cents
and 195,285,000 Preference Shares of GBP 1.00
s.20 Adopt the new Articles of Association Management For For
s.21 Approve to call a general meeting other than Management For For
AGM on not less than 14 clear days' notice
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF AND-AMOUNTS.
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DO NOT RETURN THIS PR-OXY FORM UNLESS YOU
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ALIBABA.COM LTD
SECURITY G01717100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ALBCF.PK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN KYG017171003 AGENDA 701876407 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR-ALL
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Approve and adopt the audited financial Management For For
statements together with the Directors' report
and the Independent Auditor's report for the
YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Re-elect Mr. Wei Zhe, David, as a Director Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Tsai Chung, Joseph as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Okada, Satoshi as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Kwan Ming Sang, Savio, as a Management For For
Director
6. Appoint Mr. Lee Shi-Huei as a Director Management For For
7. Appoint Mr. Deng Kang Ming as a Director Management For For
8. Authorize the Board of Directors to fix the Management For For
Directors' remuneration
9. Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Management For For
Board of Directors to fix their remuneration
10. Authorize the Directors of the Company Management For For
[Directors], subject to this resolution, and
pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of
Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited, to allot, issue or otherwise deal
with additional shares or securities
convertible into Shares, or options, warrants
or similar rights to subscribe for any Shares,
and to make or grant offers, agreements and
options during and after the end of the
relevant period, not exceeding 10% of the
aggregate nominal of the issued share capital
of the Company otherwise than pursuant to: i)
a Rights Issue; ii) the exercise of rights of
subscription or conversion under the terms of
any warrants issued by the Company or any
securities which are convertible into Shares
of the Company; iii) the exercise of any
option scheme or similar arrangement; or iv)
any scrip dividend or similar arrangement
providing for the allotment of Shares in lieu
of the whole or part of a dividend on Shares
in accordance with the Articles of Association
of the Company;[Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the
Company or the expiration of the period within
which the next AGM of the Company is required
by the Articles of Association of the Company
or any applicable laws of the Cayman Islands
to be held]
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 92
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11. Authorize the Directors of the Company to Management For For
repurchase shares I the capital of the Company
on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
[the Stock Exchange] or on any other exchange
on which the securities of the Company may be
listed and recognized by the Securities and
Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Stock
Exchange for such purpose, and otherwise in
accordance with the rules and regulations of
the securities and Futures Commission of Hong
Kong and the Stock Exchange or of any other
stock exchange as amended from time to time
and all applicable laws and regulations during
and after the end of the
relevant period, not exceeding 10% of the
aggregate nominal amount of the issued share
capital of the Company in issue on the date of
passing this resolution;[Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or the expiration of the period
within which the next AGM of the Company is
required by the Articles of Association of the
Company or any applicable laws of the Cayman
Islands to be held]
12. Approve, conditional upon the Resolutions 11 Management For For
and 12 as specified, the aggregate nominal
amount of the number of shares which are
repurchased by the Company after the date of
the passing of this resolution [up to a
maximum of 10% of the aggregate nominal amount
of the share capital of the Company in issue
as at the date of this Resolution] shall be
added to the aggregate nominal amount of share
capital that may be allotted or agreed
conditionally or unconditionally to be
allotted by the Directors of the Company
pursuant to Resolution numbered 11 as specified
13. Approve, subject to this resolution, to allot, Management For For
issue and deal with additional shares to be
issued under the restricted share unit scheme
approved and adopted by the then sole
shareholder of the Company and the Board of
Directors of the Company, both on 12 OCT 2007,
during and after the end of the relevant
period and subsequently amended by our
shareholders at the AGM of the Company held on
05 MAY 2008 [Restricted Share Unit Scheme] the
aggregate nominal amount in additional shares
allotted, issued or dealt with, by the
Directors pursuant to the approval in this
resolution shall not exceed 100,206,235 shares
of the Company; [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the
Company or the expiration of the period within
which the next AGM of the Company is required
by the Articles of Association of the Company
or any applicable laws of the Cayman Islands
to be held]
S.14 Approve and adopt the amended and restated Management For For
Memorandum and Articles of Association of the
Company [Amended and Restated Memorandum and
Articles of Association], as specified, as the
new Memorandum and Articles of Association of
the Company in substitution for and to the
exclusion of the existing Memorandum and
Articles of Association of the Company with
effect from the close of this meeting, and
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to do all such acts and to enter into
all such transactions and arrangements as may
be necessary or expedient in order to give
effect to the Amended and Restated Memorandum
and Articles of Associations
Transact any other business Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
SECURITY G74079107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RKBKF.PK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN GB00B24CGK77 AGENDA 701878095 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Adopt the 2008 report and the financial Management For For
statements
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Management For For
3. Declare a final dividend Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Adrian Bellamy [Member of the Management For For
remuneration committee] as a Director
5. Re-elect Dr. Peter Harf as a Director Management For For
6. Elect Mr. Andre Lacroix [Member of Audit Management For For
Committee] as a Director
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Management For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Board to determine the Auditors' Management For For
remuneration
9. Grant authority to issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with the pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
23,662,000
S.10 Grant authority, subject to the passing of Management For For
Resolution 9, to issue of equity or
equity-linked securities without the
pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 3,611,000
S.10 Grant authority to market purchase 72,000,000 Management For For
ordinary shares
S.12 Approve that a general meeting other than an Management For For
AGM may be called on not less than 14 clear
days' notice
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 93
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JARDINE MATHESON HLDGS LTD
SECURITY G50736100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL JARLF.PK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN BMG507361001 AGENDA 701894861 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and consider the financial statements Management For For
and the Independent Auditors report for the YE
DEC 31 2008, and to declare a final dividend
2. Re-elect Mr. Jenkin Hui as a Director Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. R. C. Kwok as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. James Riley as a Director Management For For
5. Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Management For For
Directors to fix their remuneration
6. Authorize the Directors during the relevant Management For For
period of all powers of the Company to allot
or issue shares and to make and grant offers,
agreements and options which would or might
require shares to be allotted, issued or
disposed of during or after the end of the
relevant period up to an aggregate nominal
amount of USD 52.1 million; the aggregate
nominal amount of share capital allotted or
agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be
allotted wholly for cash [whether pursuant to
an option or otherwise] by the Directors
pursuant to the approval in above paragraph,
otherwise than pursuant to a rights issue [for
the purposes of this resolution, rights issue'
being an offer of shares or other securities
to holders of shares or other securities on
the register on a fixed record date in
proportion to their then holdings of such
shares or other securities or otherwise in
accordance with the rights attaching thereto
[subject to such exclusions or other
arrangements as the Directors may deem
necessary or expedient in relation to
fractional entitlements or legal or practical
problems under the Laws of, or the
requirements of any recognized regulatory body
or any Stock Exchange in, any territory], or
the issue of shares pursuant to the Company's
Employee Share Purchase Trust, shall not
exceed USD 7.8 million; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM or
the expiration of the period within which the
next AGM is to be held by law]
7. Authorize the Directors of the Company, to Management For For
purchase its own shares, subject to and in
accordance with all applicable Laws and
Regulations, during the relevant period; the
aggregate nominal amount of shares of the
Company which the Company may purchase
pursuant to the approve this resolution shall
be less than 15% of the aggregate nominal
amount of the existing issued share capital of
the Company at the date of this meeting;
approve this resolution shall, where permitted
by applicable Laws and regulations and subject
to the limitation in this resolution, extend
to permit the purchase of shares of the
Company i) by subsidiaries of the Company and
ii) pursuant to the terms of put Warrants or
financial instruments having similar effect
[put Warrants] whereby the Company can be
required to purchase its own shares, provided
that where put Warrants are issued or offered
pursuant to a Rights Issue [as specified in
Resolution 6] the price which the Company may
pay for shares purchased on exercise of Put
Warrants shall not exceed 15% more than the
average of the market quotations for the
shares for a period of not more than 30 nor
less than the 5 dealing days falling 1 day
prior to the date of any public announcement
by the Company of the proposed issue of Put
Warrants; [Authority expires the earlier of
the conclusion of the next AGM or the
expiration of the period within which the next
AGM is to be held by law]
SPECTRA ENERGY CORP
SECURITY 847560109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8475601097 AGENDA 933017065 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO SPECTRA ENERGY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY L. EBEL For For
2 PETER B. HAMILTON For For
3 MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS For For
03 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
SPECTRA ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
SECURITY 92343V104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VZ MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US92343V1044 AGENDA 933018017 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
06 PROHIBIT GRANTING STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING Shareholder Against For
08 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
09 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
10 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF BENEFITS PAID AFTER Shareholder Against For
DEATH
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 94
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PEPSIAMERICAS, INC.
SECURITY 71343P200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PAS MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US71343P2002 AGENDA 933019312 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT M. BAUM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD G. CLINE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CORLISS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE S. DU PONT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARCHIE R. DYKES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAROBIN GILBERT, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. KACKLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW M. MCKENNA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. POHLAD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH E. POWELL Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 26441C105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DUK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US26441C1053 AGENDA 933019728 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III For For
2 G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. For For
3 MICHAEL G. BROWNING For For
4 DANIEL R. DIMICCO For For
5 ANN MAYNARD GRAY For For
6 JAMES H. HANCE, JR. For For
7 JAMES T. RHODES For For
8 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
9 PHILIP R. SHARP For For
10 DUDLEY S. TAFT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Management For For
ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT FOR 2009
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
SECURITY 844895102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWX MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8448951025 AGENDA 933019754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE C. BIEHL For For
2 ROBERT L. BOUGHNER For For
3 THOMAS E. CHESTNUT For For
4 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
5 RICHARD M. GARDNER For For
6 LEROY C. HANNEMAN, JR. For For
7 JAMES J. KROPID For For
8 MICHAEL O. MAFFIE For For
9 ANNE L. MARIUCCI For For
10 MICHAEL J. MELARKEY For For
11 JEFFREY W. SHAW For For
12 THOMAS A. THOMAS For For
13 TERRENCE L. WRIGHT For For
2 TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
3 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 283677854 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US2836778546 AGENDA 933022775 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES W. HARRIS For For
2 DAVID W. STEVENS For For
3 STEPHEN N. WERTHEIMER For For
4 CHARLES A. YAMARONE For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 054303102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AVP MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0543031027 AGENDA 933023157 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 W. DON CORNWELL For For
2 EDWARD T. FOGARTY For For
3 V. ANN HAILEY For For
4 FRED HASSAN For For
5 ANDREA JUNG For For
6 MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO For For
7 ANN S. MOORE For For
8 PAUL S. PRESSLER For For
9 GARY M. RODKIN For For
10 PAULA STERN For For
11 LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3 RESOLUTION REGARDING NANOMATERIAL REPORT Shareholder Against For
MIRANT CORPORATION
SECURITY 60467R100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MIR MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US60467R1005 AGENDA 933023272 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS W. CASON For For
2 A.D. (PETE) CORRELL For For
3 TERRY G. DALLAS For For
4 THOMAS H. JOHNSON For For
5 JOHN T. MILLER For For
6 EDWARD R. MULLER For For
7 ROBERT C. MURRAY For For
8 JOHN M. QUAIN For For
9 WILLIAM L. THACKER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR
2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
GLOBAL WARMING
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
SECURITY 007903107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMD MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0079031078 AGENDA 933025048 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE L. CLAFLIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. MICHAEL BARNES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. CALDWELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLEGG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PAULETT EBERHART Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DERRICK R. MEYER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALEED AL MOKARRAB AL Management For For
MUHAIRI
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. PALMER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORTON L. TOPFER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS AMD'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OPTION EXCHANGE. Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE 2004 EQUITY PLAN.
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APACHE CORPORATION
SECURITY 037411105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APA MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0374111054 AGENDA 933026254 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERICK M. BOHEN Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE D. LAWRENCE Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODMAN D. PATTON Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES J. PITMAN Management For For
PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 74340R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PLI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US74340R1041 AGENDA 933026848 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM J. ABRAHAM, JR. For For
2 BARRY R. BANDUCCI For For
3 CHARLES E. JOHNSON For For
4 VINCENT L. MARTIN For For
5 JAMES R. RULSEH For For
6 F. ALAN SMITH For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE IN PROLIANCE'S Management For For
AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK.
03 APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS PROLIANCE'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 624756102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US6247561029 AGENDA 933031611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALEXANDER P. FEDERBUSH For For
2 PAUL J. FLAHERTY For For
3 GENNARO J. FULVIO For For
4 GARY S. GLADSTEIN For For
5 SCOTT J. GOLDMAN For For
6 TERRY HERMANSON For For
7 HARVEY L. KARP For For
02 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVE THE MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. 2009 Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD Shareholder Against For
MEMBERSHIP.
BCE INC.
SECURITY 05534B760 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN CA05534B7604 AGENDA 933033615 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 B.K. ALLEN For For
2 A. BERARD For For
3 R.A. BRENNEMAN For For
4 R.E. BROWN For For
5 G.A. COPE For For
6 A.S. FELL For For
7 D. SOBLE KAUFMAN For For
8 B.M. LEVITT For For
9 E.C. LUMLEY For For
10 T.C. O'NEILL For For
11 P.M. TELLIER For For
12 P.R. WEISS For For
13 V.L. YOUNG For For
02 DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
3A CEASE AND DESIST BUYING SHARES PURSUANT TO THE Shareholder Against For
SHARE BUYBACK DATED DECEMBER 12, 2008.
3B DECLARING AS A SPECIAL DIVIDEND AN AMOUNT Shareholder Against For
EQUAL TO THE DIVIDEND OF THE BCE COMMON SHARES
THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN PAID IN JULY AND OCTOBER
2008.
3C MISSED DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR Shareholder Against For
THE PERIOD OF JULY 15, 2008 AND OCTOBER 15,
2008.
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3D CUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND Shareholder Against For
TOP MANAGEMENT SALARIES, BONUSES, STOCK OPTION
BENEFITS, OTHER BENEFITS AND PERKS BY 50% IN
2009 AND 2010, AND CAP THEM TO A MAXIMUM OF $
500,000 PER PERSON, PER YEAR FOR 2009 AND 2010.
3E INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Shareholder Against For
AND EXTERNAL COMPENSATION ADVISORS.
3F SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON THE EXECUTIVE Shareholder For For
COMPENSATION POLICY.
3G FEMALE REPRESENTATION ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Shareholder Against For
3H LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORSHIPS. Shareholder Against For
GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
SECURITY 367905106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GET MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US3679051066 AGENDA 933043856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLENN J. ANGIOLILLO For For
2 MICHAEL J. BENDER For For
3 E.K. GAYLORD II For For
4 RALPH HORN For For
5 DAVID W. JOHNSON For For
6 ELLEN LEVINE For For
7 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
8 COLIN V. REED For For
9 MICHAEL D. ROSE For For
10 MICHAEL I. ROTH For For
11 ROBERT B. ROWLING For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
SECURITY 94106L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMI MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US94106L1098 AGENDA 933026115 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PASTORA SAN JUAN CAFFERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. ROBERT REUM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. WEIDEMEYER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
06 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, IF Shareholder Against For
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT MEETING.
ALCOA INC.
SECURITY 013817101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AA MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US0138171014 AGENDA 933026165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KATHRYN S. FULLER For For
2 JUDITH M. GUERON For For
3 PATRICIA F. RUSSO For For
4 ERNESTO ZEDILLO For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 ALCOA STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
SECURITY 231561101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CW MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US2315611010 AGENDA 933027066 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN R. BENANTE For For
2 S. MARCE FULLER For For
3 ALLEN A. KOZINSKI For For
4 CARL G. MILLER For For
5 WILLIAM B. MITCHELL For For
6 JOHN R. MYERS For For
7 JOHN B. NATHMAN For For
8 WILLIAM W. SIHLER For For
9 ALBERT E. SMITH For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 675232102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OII MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US6752321025 AGENDA 933030253 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN R. HUFF For For
2 JEROLD J. DESROCHE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
IVANHOE MINES LTD.
SECURITY 46579N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IVN MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN CA46579N1033 AGENDA 933053984 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. FRIEDLAND For For
2 DAVID HUBERMAN For For
3 JOHN MACKEN For For
4 PETER MEREDITH For For
5 BRET CLAYTON For For
6 KJELD THYGESEN For For
7 ROBERT HANSON For For
8 MARKUS FABER For For
9 HOWARD BALLOCH For For
10 DAVID KORBIN For For
11 R. EDWARD FLOOD For For
12 LIVIA MAHLER For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, CHARTERED Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AT
A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO AUTHORIZE, BY AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, THE Management For For
REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING PLAN WITH THE
AMENDED PLAN (EACH AS DEFINED IN THE
INFORMATION CIRCULAR) ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
TELE2 AB
SECURITY W95878117 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TLTZF.PK MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN SE0000314312 AGENDA 701890875 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED.- IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.
MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF
AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU
WILL NEED TO PROVI-DE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH
BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE
POSITION TO-YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER FOR-YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN Non-Voting
SWEDEN ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID VO-TE OPTION.
THANK YOU
1. Elect Mr. Lawyer Martin Borresen as a Chairman Non-Voting
of the AGM
2. Approve the voting list Non-Voting
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3. Approve the agenda Non-Voting
4. Elect 1 or 2 persons to check and verify the Non-Voting
minutes
5. Approve to determine whether the meeting has Non-Voting
been duly convened
6. Receive the annual report and Auditors report Non-Voting
and of the consolidated financia-l statements
and the Auditors report on the consolidated
financial statements
7. Adopt the income statement and balance sheet Management For For
and of the consolidated income statement and
the consolidated balance sheet
8. Approve the ordinary dividend of SEK 3.50 per Management For For
share and an extraordinary dividend of SEK
1.50 per share, in total SEK 5.00 per share;
the record date is proposed to be 14 MAY 2009
9. Grant discharge the liability of the Directors Management For For
of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer
10. Approve the number of Directors of the Board Management For For
to be 8 and no deputy directors
11. Approve the remuneration to the Board of Management For For
Directors for the period until the close of
the next AGM shall amount to a total of SEK
5,125,000 of which SEK 1,200,000 shall be
allocated to the Chairman of the Board, SEK
600,000 to the Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Directors and SEK 450,000 to each of the
Directors of the Board and in total SEK
625,000 as remuneration for the work in the
committees of the Board of Directors; the
Nomination Committee proposes that for work
within the Audit Committee SEK 200,000 shall
be allocated to the Chairman and SEK 100,000
to each of the other three members. For work
within the
Remuneration Committee SEK 50,000 shall be
allocated to the Chairman and SEK 25,000 to
each of the other three members; the
remuneration to the Board of Directors is
therefore proposed to be unchanged, except for
the increase of SEK 150,000 in the
remuneration because of the newly-established
position Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Directors. Furthermore, remuneration to the
auditor shall be paid in accordance with
approved invoices
12. Re-elect Messrs. Mia Brunell Livfors, Vigo Management For For
Carlund, John Hepburn, Mike Parton, John
Shakeshaft, Cristina Stenbeck, Pelle Tornberg
and Jere Calmes as the Board of Directors and
Mr. Vigo Carlund as a Chairman of the Board of
Directors; elect Mr. Mike Parton as a Deputy
Chairman of the Board of Directors
13. Approve the procedure of the Nomination Management For For
Committee as specified
14. Amend Section 9, second Paragraph, of the Management For For
Articles of Association as specified
15. Approve the guidelines on remuneration for Management For For
Senior Executives as specified
16.A Adopt the performance based Incentive Management For For
Programme [the Plan] as specified
16.B Authorize the Board, during the period until Management For For
the next AGM, to increase the Company's share
capital by not more than SEK 1,062,500 by the
issue of not more than 850,000 Class C shares,
each with a ratio value of SEK 1.25; with
disapplication of the shareholders
preferential rights, Nordea Bank AB [publ]
shall be entitled to subscribe for the new
Class C shares at a subscription price
corresponding to the ratio value of the
shares; the purpose of the authorization and
the reason for the disapplication of the
shareholders' preferential rights in
connection with the issue of shares is to
ensure delivery of Class B shares to
participants under the Plan
16.C Authorize the Board, during the period until Management For For
the next AGM, to repurchase its own Class C
shares; the repurchase may only be effected
through a public offer directed to all holders
of Class C shares and shall comprise all
outstanding Class C shares; the purchase may
be effected at a purchase price corresponding
to not less than SEK 1.25 and not more than
SEK 1.35; payment for the Class C shares shall
be made in cash; the purpose of the repurchase
is to ensure the delivery of Class B shares
under the Plan
16.D Approve to transfer Class B shares as specified Management For For
17. Approve to reduce the Company's share capital Management For For
by a maximum of SEK 5,625,000 by redemption,
without repayment, of 4,500,000 Class B
shares, which the Company has repurchased;
furthermore, the Board of Directors proposes
that the redemption amount should be reserved
to non-restricted equity; according to the
Companies Act, a resolution to reduce the
share capital may only be executed after the
Swedish Companies Registration Office has
registered the resolution and after permission
from the Swedish Companies Registration Office
or, if disputed, Court
18. Authorize the Board of Directors to pass a Management For For
resolution on 1 or more occasions for the
period up until the next AGM on purchasing so
many Class A and/or Class B shares that the
Company's holding does not at any time exceed
10% of the total number of shares in the
Company; the purchase of shares shall take
place on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and may only
occur at a price within the share price
interval registered at that time, where share
price interval means the difference between
the highest buying price and lowest selling
price as specified
19. Approve to reclassify their Class A shares Management For For
into Class B shares, upon which time one Class
A share shall be eligible for reclassification
into one Class B share; an application for
reclassification shall be made during the
period 12 MAY 2009 through 15 MAY 2009; the
reclassification request may include some or
all of the shareholder's Class A shares and
should either state the number of Class A
shares that shall be reclassified, or the
fraction [stated in percentage with no more
than two decimals] of the total number of
votes in the company that the Class A
shareholder wants to hold after the
reclassification; an application for
reclassification shall be made in writing to
the Board Of Directors which will thereafter
handle the issue of reclassification; such a
request shall be made on a special form which
is to be sent to owners of Class A shares
whose holding are registered in their own
names well in advance of 12 MAY 2009, as well
as being made available at the Company's
premises and on the Company's website
20. Closing of the meeting Non-Voting
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 25470F104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US25470F1049 AGENDA 933026381 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT R. BECK For For
2 J. DAVID WARGO For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DISCOVERY
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
SECURITY 25470M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISH MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US25470M1099 AGENDA 933028981 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES DEFRANCO For For
2 CANTEY ERGEN For For
3 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
4 STEVEN R. GOODBARN For For
5 GARY S. HOWARD For For
6 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
7 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
8 CARL E. VOGEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS Management Against Against
TO ALLOW FOR STOCK AWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 278768106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SATS MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US2787681061 AGENDA 933028993 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH P. CLAYTON For For
2 R. STANTON DODGE For For
3 MICHAEL T. DUGAN For For
4 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
5 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
6 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
7 C. MICHAEL SCHROEDER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE OUR EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS Management Against Against
TO ALLOW FOR STOCK AWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 527288104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUK MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US5272881047 AGENDA 933048298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IAN M. CUMMING For For
2 PAUL M. DOUGAN For For
3 ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD For For
4 JAMES E. JORDAN For For
5 JEFFREY C. KEIL For For
6 J.C. NICHOLS, III For For
7 MICHAEL SORKIN For For
8 JOSEPH S. STEINBERG For For
02 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN
SECURITY D07112119 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BAYRYN.MX MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN DE0005752000 AGENDA 701832998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER BE THE CASE,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
CONTROLLING OR- PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting
MEETING IS 21 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE -
1 BUSINESS DAY. THI-S IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GE-RMAN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Management For For
annual report for the 2008 FY with the report
of the Supervisory Board, the group financial
statements and group annual report as well as
the report by the Board of Managing Directors
and the proposal for the appropriation of the
distributable profit resolution on the
appropriation of the distributable profit of
EUR 1,070,080,515 as follows: payment of a
dividend of EUR 1.40 per no-par share the
remaining amount shall be carried forward,
ex-dividend and payable date: 13 MAY 2009
2. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Management For For
Managing Directors
3. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Management For For
Board
4. Authorization to acquire own shares the Management For For
Company shall be authorized to acquire own
shares of up to 10% of the Company's share
capital through the Stock Exchange or by way
of a public repurchase offer to all
shareholders, at prices not deviating more
than 10% from the market price of the shares,
on or before 11 NOV 2010; the shares may be
acquired by the Company's subsidiaries or by
third parties on the Company's own account;
the Board of Managing Directors shall be
authorized to dispose of the shares in a
manner other than through the Stock Exchange
or by way of a public offer to all
shareholders, at a price not materially below
the market price of the shares , for up to 10%
of the Company's share capital; the Board of
Managing Directors shall be authorized, with
the consent of the Supervisory Board, to use
the shares in connection with mergers and
acquisitions, as Employee shares for Employees
and executives of the Company and its
affiliates, and to retire the shares, in these
cases shareholders subscription rights shall
be excluded
5. Resolution on the conversion of bearer shares Management For For
into registered shares, the corresponding
amendments to the Articles of Association and
the adjustment of resolutions adopted by the
shareholders meeting in 2008; the shares of
the Bayer AG shall be converted from bearer
into registered shares; therefore, Section
4(1) ,(2),(3),(5) and (6) and Section 15 (1)
and (2) of the Articles of Association and the
Resolutions under item 5A, 6A and 6B adopted
by the shareholders meetings in 2008 shall be
amended in respect of bearer shares being
replaced by registered shares
6. Approval of the transmission of data by Management For For
electronic means pursuant to Section 30(3) of
the Securities Trade Act and the corresponding
amendment to Section 3 of the Articles of
Association
7. Appointment of auditors for the 2009 FY and Management For For
the interim report: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG,
Essen
TULLOW OIL PLC
SECURITY G91235104 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TUWLF.PK MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN GB0001500809 AGENDA 701896283 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive and adopt the Company's annual Management For For
accounts for the FYE 31 DEC 2008 and the
associated reports of the Directors and the
Auditors
2. Declare a final dividend of 4.0p per ordinary Management For For
share for the FYE 31 DEC 2008
3. Receive and approve the Directors' Management For For
remuneration report for the FYE 31 DEC 2008
4. Elect Mr. Ann Grant as a Director Management For For
5. Elect Mr. Ian Springett as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Paul McDade as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Patrick Plunkett as a Director Management For For
8. Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors of the Management For For
Company until the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company and authorize the Directors of
the Company to determine their remuneration
9. Approve to increase the authorized share Management For For
capital of the Company from GBP 100,000,000 to
GBP 110,000,000 by the creation of an
additional 100,000,000 ordinary shares of 10p
each having the rights attached to the
ordinary shares of 10p each set out in the
Articles of Association of the Company and
ranking pari passu in all respects with the
existing ordinary shares of 10p each in the
capital of the Company
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 102
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10. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Management For For
any existing authority, for the purpose of
Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985 [the
Act], to allot relevant securities [within the
meaning of that Section] up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 26,693,653; [Authority
expires the earlier at the conclusion of the
next AGM in 2010 or on 30 JUN 2010]; and the
Directors may allot relevant securities after
the expiry of this authority in pursuance of
such an offer or agreement notwithstanding
that the authority conferred by this
resolution has expired
S.11 Authorize the Directors, subject to the Management For For
passing of the Resolution 10, pursuant to
Section 95 of the Companies Act 1985 [as
amended] [the Act], in substitution for any
existing power under Section 95 of the Act,
but without prejudice to the exercise of any
such power prior to the date hereof, to allot
equity securities [Section 94(2) to Section
94(3A) of the Act] for cash, pursuant to the
authority under the Section 80 of the Act
conferred on the Directors by Resolution 10,
disapplying the statutory pre-emption rights
[Section 89(1) of the Act], provided that this
power shall be limited to the allotment of
equity securities: a) in connection with or
pursuant to a rights issue, open offer or any
other offer or issue of such securities in
favor of ordinary shareholders; b) up to an
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 4,004,047;
[Authority expires the earlier at the
conclusion of the next AGM in 2010 or on 30
JUN 2010]; and the Directors may allot equity
securities after the expiry of this authority
in pursuance of such an offer or agreement
made prior to such expiry; this power applies
to in relation to sale of shares which is an
allotment of equity securities by virtue of
Section 94(3A) of the Act as if in this
resolution the words 'pursuant to the
authority under Section 80 of the Act
conferred on the Directors by Resolution 10
were omitted
S.12 Authorize the Company to hold general meetings Management For For
[other than an annual general meetings] on no
less than 14 Clear Days notice; and [Authority
expires at the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company held in 2010 or 30 JUN 2010]
S.13 Amend, with effect from 12.01 a.m. on 01 OCT Management For For
2009: the Articles of Association of the
Company by deleting all of the provisions of
the Company's Memorandum of Association which,
by virtue of Section 28 of the Companies Act
2006, are to be treated as part of the
Company's Articles of Association; the
Articles of Association of the Company by
deleting all provisions referred to in
Paragraph 42 of Schedule 2 of the Companies
Act 2006 [Commencement No.8 Transitional
Provisions and Savings] Order 2008 [Statutory
Instrument 2008 No.2860]; and the Articles of
Association of the Company produced at the
meeting, market 'A' and initialed by the
Chairman of the purposes of identification, be
adopted as the Articles of Association of the
Company in substitution for, and to the
exclusion of the Articles of Association of
the Company existing at that date
KERRY GROUP PLC
SECURITY G52416107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL KRYAY.PK MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN IE0004906560 AGENDA 701908052 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and approve the accounts for the YE 31 Management For For
DEC 2008 and the Directors' and the Auditors'
reports thereon
2. Declare a final dividend as recommended by the Management For For
Directors
3.ai Re-elect Mr. Denis Buckley, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with the provisions
of the Combined Code on Corporate Governance
3aii Re-elect Mr. Michael Dowling, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with the provisions
of the Combined Code on Corporate Governance
3.bi Re-elect Mr. Gerry Behan, who retires in Management For For
accordance with Article 102 and Article of
Association of the Company
3.Ci Re-elect Mr. Noel Greene, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with Article 97 of
the Articles of Association of the Company
3Cii Re-elect Mr. Flor Healy, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with Article 97 of
the Articles of Association of the Company
3Ciii Re-elect Mr. Kevin Kelly, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with Article 97 of
the Articles of Association of the Company
3Civ Re-elect Mr. Brian Mehigan, who retires in Management For For
accordance in accordance with Article 97 of
the Articles of Association of the Company
4. Authorize the Directors to fix the Management For For
remuneration of the Auditors
5. Authorize the Directors to exercise all the Management For For
powers of the Company to allot relevant
securities within the meaning of Section 20 of
the Companies [Amendment] Act 1983; the
maximum amount of the relevant securities
which may be allotted under the authority
hereby conferred shall be the authorized but
unissued A ordinary shares in the capital of
the Company; [Authority shall expire on 12 AUG
2010 unless and to extend that such is
renewed, revoked or extended prior to such
date]; the Directors may allot relevant
securities in pursuance of such offer or
agreement, notwithstanding that the authority
hereby conferred has expired
S.6 Authorize the Directors, pursuant to Sections Management For For
23 and 24(1) of the Companies [Amendment] Act,
1983 to allot equity securities within the
meaning of the said Section 23 for cash as if
Section 23(1) of the said Act did not apply to
any such allotment; and [Authority shall
expire on 12 AUG 2010 unless and to extend
that such is renewed, revoked or extended
prior to such date] and the Directors may
allot equity securities in pursuance of such
an offer or agreement as if the power
conferred by this Paragraph had not expired
and provided that the maximum amount of equity
securities [within the meaning of the said
Section 23] which may be allotted under this
authority shall not exceed in aggregate the
equivalent of 5% of the issued A ordinary
share capital of the Company at the date hereof
S.7 Authorize the Company to purchase A ordinary Management For For
shares on the market [Section 212 of the
Companies Act 1990], in the manner provided
for in Article 13A of the Articles of
Association of the Company, up to a maximum of
5% of the A ordinary share in issue at the
date of passing of this resolution; [Authority
expires at the end of the next AGM in 2010]
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 103
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TELECOM ITALIA MEDIA SPA, ROMA
SECURITY T92765121 MEETING TYPE Special General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TIT.MI MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN IT0001389920 AGENDA 701931657 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON
13 MAY 2009. [AND A THIRD CALL ON 14 MAY
2009]. CONSEQUENTLY, YOU-R VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE
AGENDA IS AME-NDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED
THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE
QUORUM-IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED.
THANK YOU.
1. Appoint the shareholders common Management No
representative; resolutions related there to Action
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 744320102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PRU MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US7443201022 AGENDA 933021696 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. BALTIMORE, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERIC K. BECKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GASTON CAPERTON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. CASELLAS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK B. GRIER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON F. HANSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HOMER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL J. KRAPEK Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE A. POON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STRANGFELD Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SEPARATING THE OFFICES Shareholder Against For
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
NORTHEAST UTILITIES
SECURITY 664397106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NU MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US6643971061 AGENDA 933026127 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTORS Management
1 RICHARD H. BOOTH For For
2 JOHN S. CLARKESON For For
3 COTTON M. CLEVELAND For For
4 SANFORD CLOUD, JR. For For
5 JAMES F. CORDES For For
6 E. GAIL DE PLANQUE For For
7 JOHN G. GRAHAM For For
8 ELIZABETH T. KENNAN For For
9 KENNETH R. LEIBLER For For
10 ROBERT E. PATRICELLI For For
11 CHARLES W. SHIVERY For For
12 JOHN F. SWOPE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2009.
03 OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 104
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CEPHALON, INC.
SECURITY 156708109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEPH MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US1567081096 AGENDA 933026684 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 F. BALDINO, JR., PH.D. For For
2 WILLIAM P. EGAN For For
3 MARTYN D. GREENACRE For For
4 VAUGHN M. KAILIAN For For
5 KEVIN E. MOLEY For For
6 C.A. SANDERS, M.D. For For
7 GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. For For
8 DENNIS L. WINGER For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EQUITY Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
THE ST. JOE COMPANY
SECURITY 790148100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JOE MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US7901481009 AGENDA 933027294 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL L. AINSLIE For For
2 HUGH M. DURDEN For For
3 THOMAS A. FANNING For For
4 WM. BRITTON GREENE For For
5 ADAM W. HERBERT, JR. For For
6 DELORES M. KESLER For For
7 JOHN S. LORD For For
8 WALTER L. REVELL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ST. JOE COMPANY 2009 EQUITY Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
ITT CORPORATION
SECURITY 450911102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITT MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US4509111021 AGENDA 933028551 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN R. LORANGER For For
2 CURTIS J. CRAWFORD For For
3 CHRISTINA A. GOLD For For
4 RALPH F. HAKE For For
5 JOHN J. HAMRE For For
6 PAUL J. KERN For For
7 FRANK T. MACINNIS For For
8 SURYA N. MOHAPATRA For For
9 LINDA S. SANFORD For For
10 MARKOS I. TAMBAKERAS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ITT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING THAT THE
COMPANY PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT AT A
REASONABLE COST AND OMITTING PROPRIETARY AND
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY'S
FOREIGN SALES OF MILITARY AND WEAPONS-RELATED
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 852061100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL S MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US8520611000 AGENDA 933029224 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT R. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY C. GLASSCOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL R. HESSE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. JANET HILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK IANNA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SVEN-CHRISTER NILSSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. NUTI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY O'NEAL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF SPRINT NEXTEL FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1988 EMPLOYEES Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
05 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
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NISOURCE INC.
SECURITY 65473P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NI MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US65473P1057 AGENDA 933033297 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. ABDOO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN C. BEERING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS E. FOSTER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. JESANIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTY K. KITTRELL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. LEE NUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH S. PARKER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN M. ROLLAND Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. SKAGGS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. THOMPSON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Management For For
II RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
III SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
LOEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 540424108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL L MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5404241086 AGENDA 933048616 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.E. BERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. BOWER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.M. DIKER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. FRIBOURG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.L. HARRIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.A. LASKAWY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. MILLER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.R. SCOTT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. TISCH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. TISCH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. TISCH Management For For
02 RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
03 APPROVE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SIMPLIFY AND Management For For
UPDATE OUR CORPORATE CHARTER THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST" ITEM 4
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
MIDAS, INC.
SECURITY 595626102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDS MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5956261029 AGENDA 933048654 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAROBIN GILBERT, JR. For For
2 DIANE L. ROUTSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF MIDAS, INC. FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 2, 2010.
PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 933050255 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR
2008.
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR 2008.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
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03 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DECLARATION AND Management For For
PAYMENT OF THE FINAL DIVIDENDS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 IN THE AMOUNT AND IN
THE MANNER RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
05 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUTHORISATION OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE
DISTRIBUTION OF INTERIM DIVIDENDS.
06 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS Management For For
INTERNATIONAL AUDITORS AND
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN CPAS LIMITED
COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AS
DOMESTIC AUDITORS FOR 2009.
07 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION, A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO SEPARATELY OR CONCURRENTLY ISSUE,
ALLOT AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC SHARES
& COMPANY SHARES AND OVERSEAS LISTED FOREIGN
SHARES IN THE COMPANY NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF
EACH OF ITS EXISTING DOMESTIC SHARES.
08 CONSIDER AND APPROVE, TO GRANT A GENERAL Management For For
MANDATE TO ISSUE DEBT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY BOARD.
09 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR. Management For For
WANG DAOCHENG AS INDEPENDENT SUPERVISOR OF THE
COMPANY.
GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
SECURITY 398231100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRIF MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US3982311009 AGENDA 933060509 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W.J. CHURCHILL, JR. For For
2 EDGAR M. CULLMAN For For
3 DAVID M. DANZIGER For For
4 FREDERICK M. DANZIGER For For
5 THOMAS C. ISRAEL For For
6 ALBERT H. SMALL, JR. For For
7 DAVID F. STEIN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC. Management For For
2009 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
WEIR GROUP PLC, GLASGOW
SECURITY G95248137 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 42W.BE MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN GB0009465807 AGENDA 701886662 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and adopt the report and financial Management For For
statements
2. Approve final dividend of 13.85 pence per Management For For
ordinary share
3. Approve the Remuneration Committee Report Management For For
4. Elect Mr. John Mogford as a Director Management For For
5. Elect Mr. Richard Menell as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Michael Dearden as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Lord Robertson as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Professor Ian Percy as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors Management For For
10. Authorize the Directors to fix the Management For For
remuneration of the Auditors
11. Grant authority to issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
8,750,000
S.12 Grant authority to issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
1,310,000
S.13 Grant authority up to GBP 2,620,000 for market Management For For
purchase
S.14 Grant authority for the general meetings, Management For For
other than the Company's AGM, may be called on
14 clear days' notice
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS LTD
SECURITY Y35518110 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HKSHF MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN HK0045000319 AGENDA 701893908 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR-ALL THE
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the audited financial statements and Management For For
the reports of the Directors' and the
Independent Auditor for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend Management For For
3.a Re-elect Mr. Ronald James McAulay as a Director Management For For
3.b Re-elect Dr. The Hon. Sir David Kwok Po Li as Management For For
a Director
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3.c Re-elect Mr. John Andrew Harry Leigh as a Management For For
Director
3.d Re-elect Mr. Nicholas Timothy James Colfer as Management For For
a Director
3.e Re-elect Mr. Neil John Galloway as a Director Management For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditors of the Company Management For For
at a fee to be agreed by the Directors and
authorize the Directors to fix their
remuneration
5. Authorize the Directors of the Company, Management For For
subject to this resolution, to allot, issue
and deal with additional shares in the capital
of the Company and make or grant offers,
agreements, options or warrants during and
after the relevant period, not exceeding 20%
of the aggregate number of the issued share
capital of the Company otherwise than pursuant
to: i) a rights issue; or ii) any option
scheme or similar arrangement for the time
being adopted for the grant or issue to
officers and/or employees of the Company
and/or any of its subsidiaries of shares or
rights to acquire shares of the Company; or
iii) any scrip dividend or similar arrangement
pursuant to the Articles of Association of the
Company from time to time; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM
of the Company or the expiration of the period
within which the next AGM is to be held by law]
6. Authorize the Directors of the Company to Management For For
repurchase shares or otherwise acquire shares
of HKD 0.50 each in the capital of the Company
in accordance with all applicable laws and the
requirements of the Rules Governing the
Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited, during the relevant period,
provided that the aggregate number of shares
in the capital of the Company so repurchased
or otherwise acquired shall not exceeding 10%
of the aggregate nominal amount of the issued
share capital of the Company; and [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company or the expiration of the
period within which the next AGM of the
Company is to be held by law]
7. Approve, subject to the passing of the Management For For
Resolutions 5 and 6 above, to add the
aggregate number of the shares in the capital
of the Company which are repurchased or
otherwise acquired by the Company pursuant to
Resolution 6 be added to the aggregate number
of shares in the capital of the Company which
may be issued pursuant to Resolution 5
S.8 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 7A, 15, 17(A), 17(B), Management For For
36, 38, 49, 58, 65A, 68, 74A, 70, 72, 74A, 86,
87, 89, 91, 92, 98(A), 130(A), 130(C), 133,
135, 137 of the Articles of Association of the
Company as specified
ACCOR SA, COURCOURONNES
SECURITY F00189120 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL ACRFF.PK MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN FR0000120404 AGENDA 701897324 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D ""AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
""AGAINST" VOTE.
1. Approve financial statements and the statutory Management For For
reports
2. Approve the consolidated financial statements Management For For
and the statutory reports
3. Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 1.65 per Share
4. Approve the Stock Dividend Program [Cash or Management For For
Shares]
5. Re-elect Mr. Thomas J. Barack as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Sebastien Bazin as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Philippe Citerne as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Gabriele Galateri as a Director Management For For
9. Re-elect Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Director Management For For
10. Ratify the appointment and re-election of Mr. Management For For
Alain Quinet as a Director
11. Re-elect Mr. Franck Riboud as a Director Management For For
12. Ratify the appointment and re-election of Mr. Management For For
Patrick Sayer as a Director
13. Elect Mr. Jean-Paul Bailly as a Director Management For For
14. Elect Mr. Denis Hennequin as a Director Management For For
15. Elect Mr. Bertrand Meheut as a Director Management For For
16. Elect Ms.Virginie Morgon as a Director Management For For
17. Approve the remuneration of the Directors in Management For For
the aggregate amount of EUR 420,000
18. Approve the transaction with Caisse Des Depots Management For For
Et Consignations
19. Approve the transaction with Colony Capital SAS Management For For
20. Approve the transaction with Gilles Pelisson Management For For
21. Approve the transaction with Gilles Pelisson Management For For
22. Approve the transaction with Gilles Pelisson Management For For
23. Approve the transaction with Paul Dubrule and Management For For
Gerard Pelisson
24. Grant authority to repurchase of Up to 10% of Management For For
issued share capital special business
25. Approve the reduction in Share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
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26. Grant authority to issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
200 Million
27. Approve the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
150 Million, with the possibility not to offer
them to the public
28. Grant authority to increase the capital of up Management For For
to 10% of issued capital for future
acquisitions
29. Authorize the Board, subject to Approval of Management For For
Items 26 and/or 27, to increase capital in the
event of additional demand related to
delegation submitted to shareholder vote above
30. Approve the capitalization of reserves of up Management For For
to EUR 200 Million for bonus issue or increase
in par value
31. Approve to set global limit for capital Management For For
increase to result from all issuance requests
under Items 26 to 30 at EUR 300 Million
32. Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
33. Grant authority to fill the required Management For For
documents/other formalities
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 749121109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL Q MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7491211097 AGENDA 933024527 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. MUELLER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF A POLICY RELATING TO SEVERANCE Management For For
ARRANGEMENTS WITH EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
ADOPT A POLICY TO SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF
CERTAIN EXTRAORDINARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR
EXECUTIVES.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
ADOPT A POLICY THAT STOCKHOLDERS HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY AT ANNUAL MEETINGS TO VOTE ON AN
ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON CERTAIN EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
AMEND OUR BYLAWS TO ALLOW 10% STOCKHOLDERS TO
CALL SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
07 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR Shareholder Against For
BOARD INITIATE THE PROCESS OF REINCORPORATING
QWEST IN NORTH DAKOTA.
CONOCOPHILLIPS
SECURITY 20825C104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COP MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US20825C1045 AGENDA 933026317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN C. TURNER Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 OMNIBUS STOCK AND Management For For
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES. Shareholder Against For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
07 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION. Shareholder Against For
08 OIL SANDS DRILLING. Shareholder Against For
09 DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. Shareholder Against For
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
SECURITY 277461109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EK MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US2774611097 AGENDA 933028652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. BRADDOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. HAWLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS R. LEBDA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA L. LEE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. PARRETT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS F. STRIGL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 942749102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WTS MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US9427491025 AGENDA 933028880 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. AYERS For For
2 KENNETT F. BURNES For For
3 RICHARD J. CATHCART For For
4 TIMOTHY P. HORNE For For
5 RALPH E. JACKSON, JR. For For
6 KENNETH J. MCAVOY For For
7 JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY For For
8 GORDON W. MORAN For For
9 DANIEL J. MURPHY, III For For
10 PATRICK S. O'KEEFE For For
2 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
MATTEL, INC.
SECURITY 577081102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MAT MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US5770811025 AGENDA 933029046 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. DOLAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. ECKERT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TULLY M. FRIEDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOMINIC NG Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VASANT M. PRABHU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ANDREA L. RICH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SARGENT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEAN A. SCARBOROUGH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER A. SINCLAIR Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. CRAIG SULLIVAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY BRITTAIN WHITE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MATTEL, INC.'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CERTAIN REPORTS Shareholder Against For
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS.
OCH-ZIFF CAP MGMT GROUP LLC
SECURITY 67551U105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OZM MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US67551U1051 AGENDA 933050015 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID WINDREICH For For
2 WILLIAM C. COBB For For
3 JEFFREY R. LEEDS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS OCH-ZIFF'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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CADBURY PLC
SECURITY G1843B107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CDSCF.PK MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN GB00B2PF6M70 AGENDA 701877423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the 2008 financial statements and the Management For For
Directors' and Auditors' reports
2. Declare and approve the final dividend Management For For
3. Approve the Directors' remuneration Report Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Roger Carr as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Todd Stitzer as a Director Management For For
6. Elect Mr. Baroness Hogg as a Director Management For For
7. Elect Mr. Colin Day as a Director Management For For
8. Elect Mr. Andrew Bonfield as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors Management For For
10. Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors' Management For For
fees
11. Authorize the Directors to make political Management For For
donations and to incur political expenditure
12. Authorize the Directors to allot further shares Management For For
S.13 Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For
S.14 Authorize the Company to purchase its own Management For For
shares
S.15 Grant authority for the convening of general Management For For
meetings at 14 days' notice
CHRISTIAN DIOR SA, PARIS
SECURITY F26334106 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL CHDRF.PK MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN FR0000130403 AGENDA 701888729 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
1. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, Management For For
the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the
Auditors and approve the Company's financial
statements for the YE 31 DEC 2008, as presented
2. Receive the reports of the Board of Directors Management For For
and the Auditors and approve the consolidated
financial statements for the said FY, in the
form presented to the meeting
3. Receive the special report of the Auditors on Management For For
agreements governed by Article L.225-38 of the
French Commercial Code and approve the said
report and the agreements referred to therein
4. Approves the recommendations of the Board of Management For For
Directors and resolves that the in come for
the FY be appropriated as follows: earnings
for the FY: EUR 309,976,093.49 retained
earnings: EUR 28,183,337.41 representing a
distributable income of EUR 338,159,430.90
allocation: dividends: EUR 292,580,547.28 the
balance to the retained earnings account: EUR
45,578,883.62 i.e. a total amount of EUR
338,159,430.90 the shareholders will receive a
net dividend of EUR 1.61 per share, and will
entitle to the 40% deduction provided by the
French General Tax Code; the shareholders'
meeting reminds that an interim dividend of
EUR 0.44 was already paid on 08 DEC 2008; the
remaining dividend of EUR 1.17 will be paid on
25 MAY 2009; in the event that the Company
holds some of its own shares on such date, the
amount of the unpaid dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings
account; as required by Law, it is reminded
that, for the last 3 financial years, the
dividends paid, were as follows: EUR 1.16 for
FY 2005 EUR 1.41 for FY 2006 EUR 1.61 for FY
2007
5. Ratify the co-optation of Mr. Renaud Donne Management For For
Dieu de Vabres as a Director, to replace Mr.
Raymond Wibaux, for the remainder of Mr.
Raymond Wibaux's term of office, i.e. until
the shareholders' meeting called to approve in
2010 the financial statements for the previous
FY
6. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Eric Management For For
Guerlain as a Director for a 3-year period
7. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Antoine Bernheim as a Director for a 3-year
period
8. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Denis Management For For
Dalibot as a Director for a 3-year period
9. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Christian de Labriffe as a Director for a
3-year period
10. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Jaime Management For For
de Marichalar y Saenz de Tejada as a Director
for a 3-year period
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11. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Alessandro Vallarino Gancia as a Director for
a 3-year period
12. Appoint Ernst and Young Audit as a Statutory Management For For
Auditor, for a 6-year period
13. Appoint Company Auditex as a Deputy Auditor, Management For For
for a 6-year period
14. Approve to renew the appointment of the firm Management For For
of Mazars as a Statutory Auditor for a 6-year
period
15. Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Management For For
Guillaume Potel as a Deputy Auditor for a
6-year period
16. Authorize the Board of Directors to trade, by Management For For
all means, in the Company's shares on the
stock market, subject to the conditions
described below: maximum purchase price: EUR
130.00, maximum number of shares to be
acquired: 18,172,704 shares, i.e. 10% of the
share capital, maximum funds invested in the
share buybacks: EUR 2,400,000,000.00;
[Authority expires at 18 month period]; this
delegation of powers supersedes the 1 granted
by the combined shareholders' meeting of 15
MAY 2008
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the Management For For
share capital, on 1 or more occasions, by
canceling all or part of the shares held by
the Company in connection with a Stock
Repurchase Plan, up to a maximum of 10% of the
share capital over a 24-month period;
[Authority expires at 18 month period]; it
supersedes the 1 granted by the shareholders'
meeting of 15 MAY 2008
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors in order to Management For For
increase the share capital, in 1 or more
occasions: up to a maximum nominal amount of
EUR 80,000,000.00 by way of issuing, on the
French and, or the international market, by
way of a public offer, with preferential
subscription right maintained, ordinary shares
and, or securities giving access to the
capital or giving right to debt securities, to
be subscribed either in cash or by the
offsetting of debts; the nominal amount of any
capital increase resulting from the issues
decided by virtue of the Resolutions 19, 21
and, or 22 shall count against this amount; up
to a maximum nominal amount of EUR
80,000,000.00 by way of capitalizing reserves,
profits or premiums, provided that such
capitalization is all owed by Law and under
the by Laws, to be carried out through the
issue of bonus shares or the raise of the par
value of the existing shares; [Authority
expires at 26 month period]; it supersedes the
1 granted by the shareholders' meeting of 10
MAY 2007
E.19 Authorize issuance of equity or equity linked Management For For
securities without preemptive rights, with the
possibility not to offer them to the public,
up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 80
Million
E.20 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to
delegation submitted to shareholder vote above
E.21 Authorize capital increase of up to EUR 80 Management For For
Million for future exchange offers
E.22 Authorize capital increase of up to 10% of Management For For
issued capital for future acquisitions
E.23 Authorize up to 3% of issued capital for use Management For For
in Stock Option Plan
E.24 Amend the Articles 10 and 17 of Bylaws Re: Management For For
shareholding requirements for the Directors
and double voting rights
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS
SECURITY F58485115 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL LVMHF.PK MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN FR0000121014 AGENDA 701888767 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve to accept the consolidated financial Management For For
statements and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.4 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 1.60 per share
O.5 Re-elect Mr. Antoine Arnault as a Director Management For For
O.6 Re-elect Mr. Antoine Bernheim as a Director Management For For
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Albert Frere as a Director Management For For
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Pierre Gode as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Lord Powell of Bayswater as a Management For For
Director
O.10 Elect Mr. Yves-Thilbaut De Silguy as a Director Management For For
O.11 Grant authority to repurchase of up to 10% of Management For For
issued share capital
E.12 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.13 Grant authority the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
50 million
E.14 Grant authority the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR
50 million, with the possibility not to offer
them to the public for an amount representing
20% per year
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E.15 Approve the frame of the issuances to be Management For For
decided by virtue of Resolutions 13 and 14, to
increase the number of securities to be issued
set forth in the issuance, in the event of an
excess demand, may be increased within the
limit of the ceiling set forth in the said
resolutions
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue Management For For
shares or any securities giving access to the
Company's share capital, or giving right, in
the case where the equity issued is a share,
to the debt securities, in consideration for
securities tendered in a public exchange offer
concerning the shares of another Company;
[Authority expires for a 26-month period]; the
maximal nominal amount of capital increases to
be carried out under this delegation of
authority shall not exceed EUR 50,000,000.00;
the nominal amount of all capital increase
carried out, or to be carried out under the
delegations of the Resolutions 13, 14 and, or
17 shall count against the overall value set
forth in the present delegation; to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the 1 granted by the combined
shareholders' meeting of 10 MAY 2007
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase, Management For For
on 1 and more occasions, the share capital, up
to 10% of the share capital, by way of issuing
shares or securities giving access to the
capital or giving right, in the case where the
first equity issued is a share, to a debt
security, in consideration for the
contributions in kind granted to the Company
and comprised of capital securities or
securities giving access to share capital;
[Authority expires for a 26-month]; to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all
necessary formalities; this authorization
supersedes the 1 granted by the shareholders'
meeting 10 MAY 2007
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in Management For For
1 or more transactions, in favor of employees
or executives of the Company and related
Companies, options giving the right either to
subscribe for new shares in the Company to be
issued through a share capital increase, or to
purchase existing shares purchased by the
Company, it being provided that the options
shall not give rights to a total numbers of
shares, which shall exceed 3% of the share
capital; [Authority expires for a 38-month
period]; to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities; this
authorization supersedes the 1 granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 11 MAY 2006
E.19 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase Management For For
the capital on 1 or more occasions, in France
or abroad, by a maximum nominal amount which
shall not exceed 3% of the share capital, in
favor of employees of the Company and related
Companies, who are members of the Company
Savings Plan; [Authority expires for a
26-month period]; to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities; the shareholders' meeting decided
to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights in favor of the said
employees; this authorization supersedes the 1
granted by the combined shareholders' meeting
of 15 MAY 2008
E.20 Amend item 2 of Articles 11 'Board of Management For For
Directors' and 23 'General Meetings' of the
By-Laws in order to take into account the new
Clauses in accordance with the Law 2008-776 of
04 AUG 2008, know as the French Act of Economy
Modernization
SWIRE PAC LTD
SECURITY Y83310105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 0019.HK MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN HK0019000162 AGENDA 701891726 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A Non-Voting
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED T-HE SAME AS
A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE. THANK YOU.
1. Declare a final dividends Management For For
2.A Re-elect Mr. C. D. Pratt as a Director Management For For
2.B Re-elect Mr. P. N. L. Chen as a Director Management For For
2.C Re-elect Mr. D. Ho as a Director Management For For
2.D Re-elect Mr. J. W. J. Hughes-Hallett as a Management For For
Director
2.E Re-elect Mr. C. K. M. Kwok as a Director Management For For
2.F Re-elect Mr. M. M. T. Yang as a Director Management For For
2.G Re-elect Mr. P. A. Kilgour as a Director Management For For
2.H Re-elect Mr. M. B. Swire as a Director Management For For
3. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Management For For
Auditors and authorize the Directors to fix
their remuneration
4. Authorize the Directors of the Company, during Management For For
the relevant period to make on-market share
repurchases [within the meaning of the code on
share repurchases] the aggregate nominal
amount of any class of the Company's shares
which may be repurchased pursuant to the this
resolution above shall not exceed 10 % of the
aggregate nominal amount of the shares of that
class in issue at the date of passing this
Resolution; and [Authority expires the earlier
of the conclusion of the next AGM of the
Company or the expiration of the period within
which the next AGM of the Company is required
by Law to be held]
5. Authorize the Directors of the Company, during Management For For
the Relevant Period to allot, issue and deal
with additional shares and to make or grant
offers, agreements and options which will or
might require the exercise of such powers
during or after the end of the Relevant
Period, the aggregate nominal amount of shares
of any class allotted or agreed conditionally
or unconditionally to be allotted [whether
pursuant to an option or otherwise] by the
Directors pursuant to the approval in this
resolution, otherwise than pursuant to (i) a
rights Issue or (ii) any scrip dividend or
similar arrangement providing for the
allotment of shares in lieu of the whole or
part of a dividend on shares, shall not exceed
the aggregate of 20 % of the aggregate nominal
amount of the shares of that class in issue at
the date of passing this Resolution provided
that the aggregate nominal amount of the
shares of any class so allotted [or so agreed
conditionally or unconditionally to be
allotted] pursuant to this resolution wholly
for cash shall not exceed 5 % of the aggregate
nominal amount of the shares of that class in
issue at the date of passing this Resolution;
and [Authority expires the earlier of the
conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or
the expiration of the period within which the
next AGM of the Company is required by Law to
be held]
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
SECURITY 808513105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCHW MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US8085131055 AGENDA 933022636 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY H. BECHTLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER W. BETTINGER II Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. PRESTON BUTCHER Management For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DEATH BENEFITS Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN
LSI CORPORATION
SECURITY 502161102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LSI MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US5021611026 AGENDA 933027775 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. HILL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H.F. MINER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN NETRAVALI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW J. O'ROURKE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORIO REYES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. STRACHAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABHIJIT Y. TALWALKAR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. WHITNEY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR AMENDED INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
HOSPIRA, INC.
SECURITY 441060100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSP MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US4410601003 AGENDA 933028587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY** For For
2 BARBARA L. BOWLES** For For
3 ROGER W. HALE** For For
4 JOHN C. STALEY** For For
5 HEINO VON PRONDZYNSKI* For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS FOR HOSPIRA FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE HOSPIRA Management Against Against
2004 LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 760759100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RSG MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US7607591002 AGENDA 933032461 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES E. O'CONNOR For For
2 JOHN W. CROGHAN For For
3 JAMES W. CROWNOVER For For
4 WILLIAM J. FLYNN For For
5 DAVID I. FOLEY For For
6 NOLAN LEHMANN For For
7 W. LEE NUTTER For For
8 RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ For For
9 ALLAN C. SORENSEN For For
10 JOHN M. TRANI For For
11 MICHAEL W. WICKHAM For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
3 APPROVAL OF THE REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
4 APPROVAL OF THE REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
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FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
SECURITY 34354P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLS MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US34354P1057 AGENDA 933047462 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. FIX For For
2 LEWIS M. KLING For For
3 JAMES O. ROLLANS For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE FLOWSERVE Management For For
CORPORATION EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP
SECURITY 35906A108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FTR MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US35906A1088 AGENDA 933048363 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY For For
2 LEROY T. BARNES, JR. For For
3 PETER C.B. BYNOE For For
4 MICHAEL T. DUGAN For For
5 JERI B. FINARD For For
6 LAWTON WEHLE FITT For For
7 WILLIAM M. KRAUS For For
8 HOWARD L. SCHROTT For For
9 LARRAINE D. SEGIL For For
10 DAVID H. WARD For For
11 MYRON A. WICK, III For For
12 MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER For For
02 TO ADOPT THE 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL, IF PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
CADBURY PLC
SECURITY 12721E102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBY MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US12721E1029 AGENDA 933053679 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
O1 TO RECEIVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
THE DIRECTORS' AND AUDITORS' REPORTS.
O2 TO DECLARE AND APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For
O3 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
O4 TO RE-ELECT ROGER CARR AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O5 TO RE-ELECT TODD STITZER AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O6 TO ELECT BARONESS HOGG AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O7 TO ELECT COLIN DAY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O8 TO ELECT ANDREW BONFIELD AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O9 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
O10 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE Management For For
AUDITORS' FEES.
O11 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO MAKE POLITICAL Management For For
DONATIONS AND TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
O12 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT FURTHER Management For For
SHARES.
S13 TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For
S14 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES.
S15 TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVENING OF A GENERAL Management For For
MEETING, OTHER THAN AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING,
ON NOT LESS THAN 14 DAYS' NOTICE.
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LADBROKES PLC
SECURITY G5337D107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL LDBKF.PK MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN GB00B0ZSH635 AGENDA 701843977 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and adopt the reports of the Directors Management For For
and the Auditor and the accounts of the
Company for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve to declare the final dividend of 9.05p Management For For
on each of the ordinary shares entitled
thereto in respect of the YE 31 DEC 2008
3. Appoint Mr. P. Erskine as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Articles of Association
4. Appoint Mr. R. J. Ames as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires in accordance with the
Articles of Association
5. Re-appoint Mr. N. M. H. Jones a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires by rotation in
accordance with the Articles of Association
6. Re-appoint Mr. J. P. O'Reilly as a Director of Management For For
the Company, who retires by rotation in
accordance with the Articles of Association
7. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditor to Management For For
the Company and authorize the Directors to
agree the remuneration of the Auditor
8. Receive the 2008 Directors' remuneration report Management For For
9. Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Management For For
Section 366 of the Companies Act 2006
[authorizations required for donations or
expenditure] and all Companies that are
subsidiaries of the Company at any time during
the period for which this resolution has
effect to: (i) make political donations to
political parties or independent election
candidates not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total;
(ii) make political donations to political
organizations other than political parties not
exceeding GBP 50,000 in total; and (iii) incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 50,000
in total, provided that the aggregate amount
of any such donations and expenditure shall
not exceed GBP 50,000 during the period
beginning with the date of the passing of this
resolution and ending on the date of the AGM
of the Company to be held in 2010 or, if
earlier, on 30 JUN 2010; for the purpose of
this resolution the terms "political
donations", "independent election candidates",
"political organizations" and "political
expenditure" have the meanings set out in
Sections 363 to 365 of the Companies Act 2006
S.10 Authorize the Company to make market purchases Management For For
[Section 163 of the Companies Act 1985] of up
to 60,063,870 ordinary shares of 28 1/3p each
of the Company, at a minimum price which may
be paid for the ordinary share 28 1/3p per
share and the maximum price which may be paid
for an ordinary share is an amount equal to
105% of the average of the middle market
quotations for an ordinary share derived from
the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List,
over the previous 5 business days; [Authority
expires at earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company to be held 2010 or 30 JUN
2010]; and the Company may make a contract to
purchase shares after the expiry of this
authority in pursuance of such an offer or
agreement made prior to such expiry
11. Approve to increase the share capital of the Management For For
Company by GBP 34,000,000 from GBP 253,000,000
to GBP 287,000,000 by the creation of
120,000,000 additional new ordinary shares of
28 1/3p each in the capital of the Company
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for Management For For
any existing authority and for the purpose of
Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot
relevant securities [with in the meaning of
that Section] up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 56,776,939; [Authority expires
earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company held in 2010 or on 30 JUN 2010]; and
the Directors may allot relevant securities
after the expiry of this authority in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement made
prior to such expiry
S.13 Authorize the Directors, to allot equity Management For For
securities [Section 94 of the Companies Act
1985[the Act]] pursuant to the authority for
the purposes of Section 80 of the Act
conferred by the ordinary resolution set out
as Resolution No.12 at the notice of 2009 AGM
of the Company and passed at the 2009 AGM of
the Company and to sell equity securities
which immediately before the sale are held by
the Company as treasury shares[Section 162A of
the Act] in each case, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights [Section 89(1) of
the Act], provided that this power is limited
to: a) the allotment or sale of equity
securities up to an aggregate nominal amount
of GBP 8,509,048; b) the allotment or sale of
equity securities up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 56,776,939 in connection with a
rights issue or other issue in favor of
ordinary shareholders; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company to be held in 2010 or 30 JUN 2010];
and the Directors may allot equity securities
after the expiry of this authority in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement made
prior to such expiry
S.14 Authorize the Directors of the Company, in Management For For
addition to the authority conferred on the
Directors by Resolution 12 as set out in the
Notice of the 2009 AGM of the Company: (a)
authorized for the purposes of Section 80 of
the Companies Act 1985 (the Act) to allot
relevant securities [within the meaning of
that section] up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 56,776,939 in connection with a
rights issue; and (b) empowered to allot
equity securities [as defined by section 94 of
the Act] pursuant to the authority for the
purposes of section 80 of the Act conferred by
this resolution and to sell equity securities
which immediately before the sale are held by
the Company as treasury shares [as defined in
section 162A of the Act] in each case as if
section 89(1) of the Act did not apply to such
allotment or sale provided that this power
shall be limited to the issue of equity
securities in connection with a rights issue,
[Authority shall expire at the conclusion of
the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010 or
if earlier, on 30 JUN 2010] save that the
Company may before the expiry of this
authority make an offer or agreement which
would or might require relevant securities of
the company to be allotted after its expiry
and the Directors may allot relevant
securities pursuant to such an offer or
agreement as if the authority in this
resolution had not expired
15. Approve the term of the Ladbrokes plc Management For For
international Share Option Scheme be extended
for a further 10 years until 2019 and
authorize the Directors of the Company to do
all acts and things necessary to put the
extension of the scheme into effect
S.16 Approve to cancel the share premium account of Management For For
the Company
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THE SWATCH GROUP AG, NEUENBURG
SECURITY H83949133 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL UHR.BE MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN CH0012255144 AGENDA 701907050 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 559363 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING
STATUS AND ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS ME-ETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTI-CE. THANK YOU.
THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING
INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE Non-Voting
MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-510411,
INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE
AT THE UPCOMING MEETING,-YOUR SHARES MUST BE
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION,
YOUR NAME MAY-BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR-GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTI-ONS OR
TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR SHARES HAVE BEEN
RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETIN-G. THANK YOU.
1.1 Approve the 2008 annual report of the Board of Management No
Directors Action
1.2 Approve the 2008 financial statements [Balance Management No
Sheet, Income Statement and Notes] and 2008 Action
consolidated financial statements
1.3 Approve the Statutory Auditors' Report Management No
Action
1.4 Approve the reports and the financial Management No
statements Action
2. Grant discharge to all Members of the Board of Management No
Directors for the FY 2008 Action
3. Approve the appropriation of the net income as Management No
specified [the Group intends not to pay a Action
dividend to the subsidiaries of which it is a
100% owner]
4. Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd for another Management No
period of one year as Statutory Auditors Action
TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE
SECURITY F92124100 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TTFNF.PK MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN FR0000120271 AGENDA 701919194 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
French Resident Shareowners must complete, Non-Voting
sign and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to
the sub custodian. Please contact your Client
Service Representative-to obtain the necessary
card, account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the
Gl-obal Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and
forward to the local custodian. If-you are
unsure whether your Global Custodian acts as
Registered Intermediary,-please contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN
"AGAINST" VOTE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO Non-Voting
MEETING ID 519433 DUE TO ADDITION
OF-RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AN-D YOU
WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements Management For For
and statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends Management For For
of EUR 2.28 per share
O.4 Approve the Special Auditors' report Management For For
presenting ongoing related party transactions
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O.5 Approve transaction with Mr. Thierry Desmarest Management For For
O.6 Approve transaction with Mr. Christophe De Management For For
Margerie
O.7 Authorize to repurchase of up to 10% of issued Management For For
share capital
O.8 Re-elect Ms. Anne Lauvergeon as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Bouton as a Director Management For For
O.10 Re-elect Mr. Bertrand Collomb as a Director Management For For
O.11 Re-elect Mr. Christophe De Margerie as a Management For For
Director
O.12 Re-elect Mr. Michel Pebereau as a Director Management For For
O.13 Elect Mr. Patrick Artus as a Director Management For For
E.14 Amend the Article 12 of the Bylaws regarding Management For For
age limit for the Chairman
A. Approve the statutory modification to Management For For
advertise individual allocations of stock
options and free shares as provided by law
B. Approve the statutory modification relating to Management For For
a new procedure for appointing the employee
shareholder in order to enhance its
representativeness and independence
C. Grant authority to freely allocate the Management For For
Company's shares to all the employees of the
group
PACTIV CORP.
SECURITY 695257105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTV MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US6952571056 AGENDA 933030950 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. BRADY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARNALL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY R. (NINA) HENDERSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. THOMAS LINEBARGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER B. PORTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. WAMBOLD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN H. WESLEY Management For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
MACY'S INC.
SECURITY 55616P104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL M MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US55616P1049 AGENDA 933048515 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH For For
2 DEIRDRE P. CONNELLY For For
3 MEYER FELDBERG For For
4 SARA LEVINSON For For
5 TERRY J. LUNDGREN For For
6 JOSEPH NEUBAUER For For
7 JOSEPH A. PICHLER For For
8 JOYCE M. ROCHE For For
9 KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN For For
10 CRAIG E. WEATHERUP For For
11 MARNA C. WHITTINGTON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
MACY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 30, 2010.
03 TO APPROVE THE MACY'S, INC. 2009 OMNIBUS Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT
THE MEETING.
05 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
RETENTION OF EQUITY COMPENSATION, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933053198 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE
STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008
03 APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED Management For For
EARNINGS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND TO
SHAREHOLDERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND RELEASE
OF CHF 3.5 BILLION OF LEGAL RESERVES TO OTHER
RESERVES.
04 AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 118
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05 APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF Management For For
TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09
6A REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON
6B REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE
6C REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: ROBERT L. LONG
6D REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER
6E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TWO-YEAR TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA
07 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN Management For For
LTD.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND
REELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS
TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S AUDITOR PURSUANT TO THE
SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A FURTHER
ONE-YEAR TERM
BEL FUSE INC.
SECURITY 077347201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BELFA MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US0773472016 AGENDA 933053681 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HOWARD B. BERNSTEIN For For
2 JOHN F. TWEEDY For For
02 WITH RESPECT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO AUDIT
BEL'S BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2009.
TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933083759 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE
STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008
03 APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED Management For For
EARNINGS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND TO
SHAREHOLDERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND RELEASE
OF CHF 3.5 BILLION OF LEGAL RESERVES TO OTHER
RESERVES.
04 AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF Management For For
TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09
6A REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON
6B REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE
6C REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: ROBERT L. LONG
6D REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE Management For For
YEAR TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER
6E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TWO-YEAR TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA
07 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN Management For For
LTD.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND
REELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS
TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S AUDITOR PURSUANT TO THE
SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A FURTHER
ONE-YEAR TERM
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 806605101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SGP MEETING DATE 18-May-2009
ISIN US8066051017 AGENDA 933071920 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS J. COLLIGAN For For
2 FRED HASSAN For For
3 C. ROBERT KIDDER For For
4 EUGENE R. MCGRATH For For
5 ANTONIO M. PEREZ For For
6 PATRICIA F. RUSSO For For
7 JACK L. STAHL For For
8 CRAIG B. THOMPSON, M.D. For For
9 KATHRYN C. TURNER For For
10 ROBERT F.W. VAN OORDT For For
11 ARTHUR F. WEINBACH For For
02 RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE CALLING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETING.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 119
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CHINA MOBILE LTD
SECURITY Y14965100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 0941.HK MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN HK0941009539 AGENDA 701878401 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR-ALL THE
RESOLUTIONS.THANK YOU.
1. Receive the audited financial statements and Management For For
the reports of the Directors and the Auditors
of the Company and its subsidiaries for the YE
31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend for the YE 31 DEC 2008 Management For For
3.1 Re-elect Mr. Wang Jianzhou as a Director Management For For
3.2 Re-elect Mr. Zhang Chunjiang as a Director Management For For
3.3 Re-elect Mr. Sha Yuejia as a Director Management For For
3.4 Re-elect Mr. Liu Aili as a Director Management For For
3.5 Re-elect Mr. Xu Long as a Director Management For For
3.6 Re-elect Mr. Moses Cheng Mo Chi as a Director Management For For
3.7 Re-elect Mr. Nicholas Jonathan Read as a Management For For
Director
4. Re-appoint Messrs. KPMG as the Auditors and to Management For For
authorize the Directors to fix their
remuneration
5. Authorize the Directors during the relevant Management For For
period of all the powers of the Company to
purchase shares of HKD 0.10 each in the
capital of the Company including any form of
depositary receipt representing the right to
receive such shares [Shares]; and the
aggregate nominal amount of shares which may
be purchased on The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited or any other stock exchange on
which securities of the Company may be listed
and which is recognized for this purpose by
the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong
Kong and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited shall not exceed or represent more
than 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of
the share capital of the Company in issue at
the date of passing this resolution, and the
said approval shall be limited accordingly;
[Authority expires earlier at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the meeting or the
expiration of period within which the next AGM
of the Company is required by law to be held]
6. Authorize the Directors to exercise full Management For For
powers of the Company to allot, issue and deal
with additional shares in the Company
[including the making and granting of offers,
agreements and options which might require
shares to be allotted, whether during the
continuance of such mandate or thereafter]
provided that, otherwise than pursuant to (i)
a rights issue where shares are offered to
shareholders on a fixed record date in
proportion to their then holdings of shares;
(ii) the exercise of options granted under any
share option scheme adopted by the Company;
(iii) any scrip dividend or similar
arrangement providing for the allotment of
shares in lieu of the whole or part of a
dividend in accordance with the Articles of
Association of the Company, the aggregate
nominal amount of the shares allotted shall
not exceed the aggregate of: (a) 20% of the
aggregate nominal amount of the share capital
of the Company in issue at the date of passing
this resolution, plus (b) [if the Directors
are so authorized by a separate ordinary
resolution of the shareholders of the Company]
the nominal
amount of the share capital of the Company
repurchased by the Company subsequent to the
passing of this resolution [up to a maximum
equivalent to 10% of the aggregate nominal
amount of the share capital of the Company in
issue at the date of passing this Resolution];
[Authority expires earlier at the conclusion
of the next AGM of the meeting or the
expiration of period within which the next AGM
of the Company is required by law to be held]
7. Authorize the Directors of the Company to Management For For
exercise the powers of the Company referred to
in the resolution as specified in item 6 in
the notice of this meeting in respect of the
share capital of the Company as specified
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
SECURITY 46625H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JPM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US46625H1005 AGENDA 933038641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shareholder Against For
05 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
06 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
07 CREDIT CARD LENDING PRACTICES Shareholder Against For
08 CHANGES TO KEPP Shareholder Against For
09 SHARE RETENTION Shareholder Against For
10 CARBON PRINCIPLES REPORT Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 120
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ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
SECURITY 00081T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABD MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US00081T1088 AGENDA 933040076 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. THOMAS HARGROVE For For
2 ROBERT H. JENKINS For For
3 ROBERT J. KELLER For For
4 MICHAEL NORKUS For For
5 NORMAN H. WESLEY For For
2 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME Management For For
BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
SECURITY 020002101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ALL MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US0200021014 AGENDA 933040153 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. BEYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK M. GREENBERG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD T. LEMAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN RILEY, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. SPRIESER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ALICE TAYLOR Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. WILSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ALLSTATE'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ANNUAL Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO CALL Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAYMENTS TO TRADE
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER TAX EXEMPT
ORGANIZATIONS.
DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC
SECURITY 26138E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPS MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US26138E1091 AGENDA 933040519 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA H. PATSLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANNE SZOSTAK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN RELATED TO PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN OF OUR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
04 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE OMNIBUS STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN OF 2009.
NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 637215104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NPK MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US6372151042 AGENDA 933048779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARYJO COHEN For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 121
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
SECURITY 25271C102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DO MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US25271C1027 AGENDA 933051120 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES S. TISCH For For
2 LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON For For
3 JOHN R. BOLTON For For
4 CHARLES L. FABRIKANT For For
5 PAUL G. GAFFNEY II For For
6 EDWARD GREBOW For For
7 HERBERT C. HOFMANN For For
8 ARTHUR L. REBELL For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY 384313102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTI MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US3843131026 AGENDA 933054001 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RANDY W. CARSON For For
2 MARY B. CRANSTON For For
3 HAROLD E. LAYMAN For For
4 FERRELL P. MCCLEAN For For
5 MICHAEL C. NAHL For For
6 FRANK A. RIDDICK III For For
7 CRAIG S. SHULAR For For
02 AMEND THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO Management For For
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
AWARDS BY 4,000,000 SHARES.
03 AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE BY
75,000,000 SHARES.
04 APPROVE THE GRAFTECH EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 911684108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL USM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US9116841084 AGENDA 933054049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HARRY J. HARCZAK, JR. For For
02 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
03 U.S. CELLULAR'S 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, Management For For
AS AMENDED.
04 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009. Management For For
HSN, INC
SECURITY 404303109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSNI MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US4043031099 AGENDA 933061741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
2 MICHAEL C. BOYD For For
3 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
4 WILLIAM COSTELLO For For
5 JAMES M. FOLLO For For
6 MINDY GROSSMAN For For
7 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
8 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
9 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
10 JOHN B. MORSE, JR. For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS HSN, INC.'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
3 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2008 Management Against Against
STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 122
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
SECURITY G3910J112 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GSK.L MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN GB0009252882 AGENDA 701867701 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Receive and adopt the Directors report and Management For For
financial statements
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Elect Mr. James Murdoch as a Director Management For For
4. Elect Mr. Larry Culp as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Sir. Crispin Davis as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Dr. Moncef Slaoui as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Tom de Swaan as a Director Management For For
8. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
9. Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
10. Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to Management For For
make political donations to political
organization and incur political expenditure
11. Grant authority to allot shares Management For For
S.12 Approve the disapplication of pre-emption Management For For
rights
S.13 Authorize the Company to purchase its own Management For For
shares
14. Approve the exemption from statement of Senior Management For For
Statutory Auditors name
S.15 Approve the reduced notice of general meeting Management For For
other than an AGM
16. Adopt the GlaxoSmithKline GSK 2009 Performance Management For For
Share Plan
17. Adopt the GSK 2009 Share Option Plan Management For For
18. Adopt the GSK 2009 Deferred Annual Bonus Plan Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF. IF-YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNL-ESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
BERU AG, LUDWIGSBURG
SECURITY D1015D108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BRUXF.PK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN DE0005072102 AGENDA 701891485 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER BE THE CASE,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE-MAY LODGE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
CONTROLLING OR- PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting
MEETING IS 29 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING
HAS BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE -
1 BUSINESS DAY. THI-S IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT
ALL POSITIONS RERTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH
THE GERM-AN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting
annual report for the 2008 FY wit-h the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and annu-al report, and the report
pursuant to sections 289[4] and 315[4] of the
German-Commercial Code
2. Ratification of the Acts of the Board of Management For For
Managing Directors
3. Ratification of the Acts of the Supervisory Management For For
Board
4. Appoint the Auditors for the 2009 FY: Management For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Stuttgart
5. Resolution on the transfer of all shares of Management For For
the Company held by its minority shareholders
to Borgwarner Germany Gmbh, which holds
approximately 96.86% of the Companys share
capital, against cash compensation of EUR
73.39 per share
6. Resolution on the non-disclosure of the Management For For
information required pursuant to Sections
285[1] Number 9a) and 314[1] Number 6a) of the
German Commercial Code, for a period of 5 years
7. Amendments to the Articles of Association in Management For For
connection with the shareholder rights
directive implementation law [ARUG] Section 11
shall be amended to reflect that registration
for the shareholders, meeting and the related
proof of shareholding must be submitted to the
comp any in textual or written form before the
statutory deadline
8.1 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Management For For
Ulrich Woehr
8.2 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Robin Management For For
J. Adams
8.3 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Management For For
Anthony D. Hensel
8.4 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Management For For
Alfred Weber
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 123
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
TELEVISION BROADCASTS LTD
SECURITY Y85830100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TVBCY.PK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN HK0511001957 AGENDA 701907846 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A Non-Voting
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED T-HE SAME AS
A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE.
1. Adopt the audited financial statements, the Management For For
Directors' report and the Independent
Auditors' report for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend for the YE 31 DEC 2008 Management For For
3.i Re-elect Ms. Mona Fong as a retiring Director Management For For
3.ii Re-elect Mrs. Christina Lee Look Ngan Kwan as Management For For
a retiring Director
4. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Management For For
Auditors of the Company and authorize the
Directors to fix their remuneration
5. Authorize the Directors of the Company, Management For For
subject to this resolution, in substitution of
all previous authorities, during or after the
relevant period, to allot, issue and deal with
unissued shares in the capital of the Company
and to make or grant offers, agreements,
options and other rights or issue securities,
which might require the exercise of such
powers, the aggregate nominal amount of share
capital allotted or agreed conditionally or
unconditionally to be allotted or issued
[whether pursuant to an option or otherwise]
by the Directors of the Company, otherwise
than pursuant to i) a rights Issue; or ii) any
scrip dividend or similar arrangement
providing for allotment of shares in lieu of
the whole or part of a dividend on the
ordinary shares in the Company [such ordinary
shares being defined in this and the following
Resolution 6, shares] in accordance with the
Articles of Association of the Company, shall
not exceed the aggregate of: i) 10% of the
aggregate nominal amount of the share capital
of the Company in issue at the date of passing
of this resolution; and ii) [if the Directors
of the Company are so authorized by a separate
ordinary resolution of the shareholders of the
Company] the nominal amount of any share
capital of the Company repurchased by the
Company subsequent to the passing of this
resolution [up to a maximum equivalent to 10%
of the aggregate nominal amount of the share
capital of the Company in issue at the date of
passing of this resolution]; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company or the expiry of the
period within which the next AGM of the
Company is required by the Articles of
Association of the Company or any other
applicable Law to be held]
6. Authorize the Directors of the Company, Management For For
subject to this resolution, during the
relevant period of all powers of the Company
to purchase shares on the Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited or any other Stock Exchange
on which the shares may be listed and
recognized by the Securities and Futures
Commission and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited; the aggregate nominal amount of
shares which may be purchased by the Company
pursuant to this resolution shall not exceed
10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the
issued share capital of the Company at the
date of passing of this resolution; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company or the expiry of the
period within which the next AGM of the
Company is required by the Articles or any
other applicable law to be held]
7. Authorize the Directors of the Company to Management For For
exercise the powers of the Company referred to
in paragraph (a) of Resolution (5) above in
respect of the share capital of the Company
referred to in paragraph (c)(ii) of Resolution
(5)
8. Approve the period of 30 days during which the Management For For
Company's register of Members may be closed
under Section 99(1) of the Companies Ordinance
during the calendar year 2009, be extended,
pursuant to Section 99(2) of the Companies
Ordinance, to 60 days
S.9 Amend the Articles 2, 53, 65, 66, 68, 73, 74, Management For For
75, 76, 77, 86, 86A, 89, 93, 106, 108, 109,
111, 113, 114, 119, 171 and 176 of the
Articles of Association of the Company as
specified
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
INTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 458140100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INTC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US4581401001 AGENDA 933030897 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
03 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE 2006 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Management Against Against
PROGRAM
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 124
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
SECURITY 37733W105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GSK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US37733W1053 AGENDA 933032334 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
O1 TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS' REPORT AND Management For For
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
O2 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
O3 TO ELECT MR JAMES MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O4 TO RE-ELECT MR LARRY CULP AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O5 TO RE-ELECT SIR CRISPIN DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O6 TO RE-ELECT DR MONCEF SLAOUI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O7 TO RE-ELECT MR TOM DE SWAAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O8 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
O9 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
S10 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES Management For For
TO MAKE DONATIONS TO POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS
AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
S11 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
S12 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION)
S13 AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
S14 EXEMPTION FROM STATEMENT OF SENIOR STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITOR'S NAME
S15 REDUCED NOTICE OF A GENERAL MEETING OTHER THAN Management For For
AN AGM (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
S16 ADOPTION OF THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE ("GSK") 2009 Management For For
PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN
S17 ADOPTION OF THE GSK 2009 SHARE OPTION PLAN Management For For
S18 ADOPTION OF THE GSK 2009 DEFERRED ANNUAL BONUS Management For For
PLAN
KRAFT FOODS INC.
SECURITY 50075N104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KFT MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US50075N1046 AGENDA 933033235 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF AJAY BANGA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1B ELECTION OF MYRA M. HART AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1D ELECTION OF MARK D. KETCHUM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1E ELECTION OF RICHARD A. LERNER M.D. AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR
1F ELECTION OF JOHN C. POPE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF IRENE B. ROSENFELD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DEBORAH C. WRIGHT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
IJ ELECTION OF FRANK G. ZARB AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 Management Against Against
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 12/31/2009.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
STATE STREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 857477103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STT MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US8574771031 AGENDA 933037144 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K. BURNES For For
2 P. COYM For For
3 P. DE SAINT-AIGNAN For For
4 A. FAWCETT For For
5 D. GRUBER For For
6 L. HILL For For
7 R. KAPLAN For For
8 C. LAMANTIA For For
9 R. LOGUE For For
10 R. SERGEL For For
11 R. SKATES For For
12 G. SUMME For For
13 R. WEISSMAN For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 125
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02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO STATE STREET'S Management For For
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION AND BY-LAWS CHANGING
THE SHAREHOLDER QUORUM AND VOTING
REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS,
INCREASE BY 17 MILLION THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
OUR COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE DELIVERED IN
SATISFACTION OF AWARDS UNDER THE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON Shareholder For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
06 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
SECURITY 406216101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAL MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US4062161017 AGENDA 933038487 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.T. HACKETT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MALONE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED Management For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 1993 STOCK Management For For
AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2002 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
07 PROPOSAL ON LOW CARBON ENERGY REPORT. Shareholder Against For
08 PROPOSAL ON ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DISCUSSION Shareholder Against For
AND ANALYSIS DISCLOSURE.
09 PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
10 PROPOSAL ON IRAQ OPERATIONS. Shareholder Against For
CITADEL BROADCASTING CORPORATION
SECURITY 17285T106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CTDB MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US17285T1060 AGENDA 933040204 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. MILES For For
2 THEODORE J. FORSTMANN For For
3 FARID SULEMAN For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO PROVIDE FARID SULEMAN AND JACQUELYN J. ORR Management For For
WITH DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO ACT UPON SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 219023108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPO MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US2190231082 AGENDA 933045165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LUIS ARANGUREN-TRELLEZ For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 WILLIAM S. NORMAN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IN
RESPECT OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN 2009.
03 TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELIMINATE Shareholder For
CLASSIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL DIRECTORS STAND
FOR ELECTION ANNUALLY.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 126
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
SEALED AIR CORPORATION
SECURITY 81211K100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SEE MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US81211K1007 AGENDA 933049101 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 ELECTION OF HANK BROWN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
02 ELECTION OF MICHAEL CHU AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
03 ELECTION OF LAWRENCE R. CODEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
04 ELECTION OF T.J. DERMOT DUNPHY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
05 ELECTION OF CHARLES F. FARRELL, JR. AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR.
06 ELECTION OF WILLIAM V. HICKEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
07 ELECTION OF JACQUELINE B. KOSECOFF AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR.
08 ELECTION OF KENNETH P. MANNING AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
09 ELECTION OF WILLIAM J. MARINO AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
10 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
DENNY'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 24869P104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DENN MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US24869P1049 AGENDA 933053768 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA J. LAUDERBACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON J. MARCHIOLI Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. MARKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS P. NEEB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD C. ROBINSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. SHEPHERD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA SMITHART-OGLESBY Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF DENNY'S CORPORATION AND ITS
SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 30,
2009.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT ENCOURAGES DENNY'S Shareholder Against For
CORPORATION TO COMMIT TO SELLING AT LEAST 10
PERCENT CAGE-FREE EGGS BY VOLUME.
AMR CORPORATION
SECURITY 001765106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMR MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US0017651060 AGENDA 933064266 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERARD J. ARPEY For For
2 JOHN W. BACHMANN For For
3 DAVID L. BOREN For For
4 ARMANDO M. CODINA For For
5 RAJAT K. GUPTA For For
6 ALBERTO IBARGUEN For For
7 ANN M. KOROLOGOS For For
8 MICHAEL A. MILES For For
9 PHILIP J. PURCELL For For
10 RAY M. ROBINSON For For
11 JUDITH RODIN For For
12 MATTHEW K. ROSE For For
13 ROGER T. STAUBACH For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2009 LONG TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 127
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 666807102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US6668071029 AGENDA 933066791 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE S. GORDON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MADELEINE KLEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL J. KRAPEK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
SPACE-BASED WEAPONS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RIGHT OF 10% Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING.
AMPHENOL CORPORATION
SECURITY 032095101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APH MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US0320951017 AGENDA 933071196 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD G. JEPSEN For For
2 JOHN R. LORD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
03 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 AMPHENOL Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK Management Against Against
PURCHASE AND OPTION PLAN FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF
AMPHENOL AND SUBSIDIARIES.
CHEUNG KONG HLDGS LTD
SECURITY Y13213106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 0001.HK MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN HK0001000014 AGENDA 701902175 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A Non-Voting
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED T-HE SAME AS
A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE.
1. Receive the audited financial statements, the Management For For
report of the Directors and the Independent
Auditor's report for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend Management For For
3.1 Elect Mr. Kam Hing Lam as a Director Management For For
3.2 Elect Ms. Woo Chia Ching, Grace as a Director Management For For
3.3 Elect Mr. Fok Kin-ning, Canning as a Director Management For For
3.4 Elect Mr. Frank John Sixt as a Director Management For For
3.5 Elect Mr. George Colin Magnus as a Director Management For For
3.6 Elect Mr. Kwok Tun-li, Stanley as a Director Management For For
3.7 Elect Ms. Hung Siu-lin, Katherine as a Director Management For For
4. Appoint Messrs. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as Management For For
the Auditor and authorize the Directors to fix
their remuneration
5.1 Authorize the Directors to issue and dispose Management For For
of additional shares not exceeding 20% of the
existing issued share capital of the Company
at the date of this resolution until the next
AGM [Relevant Period], such mandate to include
the granting of offers or options [including
bonds and debentures convertible into shares
of the Company] which might be exercisable or
convertible during or after the relevant period
5.2 Authorize the Directors during the relevant Management For For
period to repurchase shares of HKD 0.50 each
in the capital of the Company in accordance
with all applicable laws and the requirements
of the Rules Governing the Listing of
Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited or of any other stock exchange as
amended from time to time, not exceeding 10%
of the aggregate nominal amount of the share
capital of the Company in issue at the date of
this Resolution, and the said approval shall
be limited accordingly; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or the expiration of the period
within which the next AGM of the Company is
required by law to be held]
5.3 Approve to extend the general mandate granted Management For For
to the Directors to issue and dispose of
additional shares pursuant to Resolution 5.1
by the addition thereto of an amount
representing the aggregate nominal amount of
the share capital of the Company repurchased
by the Company under the authority granted
pursuant to Resolution 5.2, provided that such
amount shall not exceed 10% of the aggregate
nominal amount of the issued share capital of
the Company at the date of the said resolution
PLEASE NOTE THAT EUROCLEAR DOES NOT OFFER ANY Non-Voting
VOTING SERVICES ON THIS ISSUE. T-HANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 128
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ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 017361106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYE MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US0173611064 AGENDA 933026331 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. FURLONG BALDWIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELEANOR BAUM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. EVANSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYRUS F. FREIDHEIM, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIA L. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TED J. KLEISNER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER D. PAPPAS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN H. RICE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GUNNAR E. SARSTEN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. Management For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 95709T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WR MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US95709T1007 AGENDA 933035924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES Q. CHANDLER IV For For
2 R.A. EDWARDS For For
3 SANDRA A.J. LAWRENCE For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE WESTAR ENERGY, INC. LONG TERM
INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN.
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 571748102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MMC MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US5717481023 AGENDA 933037346 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE M. BAKER, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC D. OKEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. OLSEN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: REINCORPORATE IN NORTH Shareholder Against For
DAKOTA
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: SPECIAL MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
RAYONIER INC.
SECURITY 754907103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RYN MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US7549071030 AGENDA 933040951 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. KINCAID Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. LARKIN MARTIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD TOWNSEND Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BUSH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. OSKIN Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 129
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 12686C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVC MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US12686C1099 AGENDA 933046321 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ZACHARY W. CARTER For For
2 CHARLES D. FERRIS For For
3 THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER For For
4 JOHN R. RYAN For For
5 VINCENT TESE For For
6 LEONARD TOW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION Management Against Against
AMENDED 2006 EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN.
DEAN FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 242370104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DF MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US2423701042 AGENDA 933053706 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JANET HILL For For
2 HECTOR M. NEVARES For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
LIN TV CORP.
SECURITY 532774106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TVL MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US5327741063 AGENDA 933060028 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROYAL W. CARSON III Withheld Against
2 VINCENT L. SADUSKY Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF LIN TV
CORP. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 42805T105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HTZ MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US42805T1051 AGENDA 933066739 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CARL T. BERQUIST For For
2 J. TRAVIS HAIN For For
3 GREGORY S. LEDFORD For For
4 NATHAN K. SLEEPER For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 853666105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SMP MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8536661056 AGENDA 933067185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. GERRITY For For
2 PAMELA FORBES LIEBERMAN For For
3 ARTHUR S. SILLS For For
4 LAWRENCE I. SILLS For For
5 PETER J. SILLS For For
6 FREDERICK D. STURDIVANT For For
7 WILLAM H. TURNER For For
8 RICHARD S. WARD For For
9 ROGER M. WIDMANN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 130
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TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 879433100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TDS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8794331004 AGENDA 933076831 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A. DAVIS For For
2 C.D. O'LEARY For For
3 G.L. SUGARMAN For For
4 H.S. WANDER For For
02 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009. Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO RECAPITALIZE THE TDS Shareholder For Against
CAPITAL STOCK.
TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 879433860 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TDSS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8794338603 AGENDA 933076843 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A. DAVIS For For
2 C.D. O'LEARY For For
3 G.L. SUGARMAN For For
4 H.S. WANDER For For
FPL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 302571104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FPL MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US3025711041 AGENDA 933040569 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHERRY S. BARRAT For For
2 ROBERT M. BEALL, II For For
3 J. HYATT BROWN For For
4 JAMES L. CAMAREN For For
5 J. BRIAN FERGUSON For For
6 LEWIS HAY, III For For
7 TONI JENNINGS For For
8 OLIVER D. KINGSLEY, JR. For For
9 RUDY E. SCHUPP For For
10 MICHAEL H. THAMAN For For
11 HANSEL E. TOOKES, II For For
12 PAUL R. TREGURTHA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS UNDER THE FPL Management For For
GROUP, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PAYMENT OF
PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M).
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 125896100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMS MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US1258961002 AGENDA 933050801 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERRIBEL S. AYRES For For
2 JON E. BARFIELD For For
3 RICHARD M. GABRYS For For
4 DAVID W. JOOS For For
5 PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR., For For
6 MICHAEL T. MONAHAN For For
7 JOSEPH F. PAQUETTE JR., For For
8 PERCY A. PIERRE For For
9 KENNETH L. WAY For For
10 KENNETH WHIPPLE For For
11 JOHN B. YASINSKY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP).
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE STOCK Management For For
PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES IN Management For For
BONUS PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 131
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
SECURITY 12811R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLMS MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US12811R1041 AGENDA 933062286 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. BRADFORD BULKLEY For For
2 MITCHELL S. FEIGER For For
3 RICHARD W. GILBERT For For
4 ARTHUR L. KNIGHT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 APPROVAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN TO ALLOW FOR A STOCK OPTION
EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
G4S PLC, CRAWLEY
SECURITY G39283109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GFSZF.PK MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN GB00B01FLG62 AGENDA 701916934 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Adopt the financial statements and reports of Management For For
the Directors and the Auditor
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Approve the confirmation and declaration of Management For For
dividends
4. Re-elect Mr. Trevor Dighton as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Thorleif Krarup [member of Audit Management For For
Committee] as a Director
6. Re-election Mr. Mark Seligman [member of Audit Management For For
and Remuneration Committee] as a Director
7. Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditor and grant Management For For
authority to fix their remuneration
8. Grant authority to allot shares Management For For
9. Approve to increase the authorized share Management For For
capital
S.10 Grant authority to disapply statutory Management For For
pre-emption rights
S.11 Grant authority to purchase own shares Management For For
S.12 Approve to allow general meetings [other than Management For For
AGMs] to be called on 14 days' notice
DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SECURITY D18190898 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DB MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN DE0005140008 AGENDA 933065458 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
02 APPROPRIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 ELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR, Management For For
INTERIM ACCOUNTS.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR Management For For
TRADING PURPOSES.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES PURSUANT Management For For
TO SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 STOCK CORPORATION ACT.
08 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE
GENERAL MEETING.
09 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19 (2) SENTENCE 3 OF THE Management For For
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ACCORD WITH THE
RULES OF THE ACT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE.
10 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
11 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL FOR CAPITAL Management For For
INCREASES IN CASH OR IN KIND AND AMENDMENT TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
12 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
13 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PARTICIPATORY NOTES Management For For
WITH WARRANTS AND/OR CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATORY
NOTES, BONDS WITH WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE
BONDS, CREATION OF CONDITIONAL CAPITAL AND
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL THAT Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE
MANAGEMENT BOARD BE REFUSED.
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD BE
POSTPONED UNTIL ALL LIABILITY PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST DEUTSCHE BANK HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND
ALSO UNTIL A REFORM OF THE COMPENSATION AND
BONUS SYSTEM HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.
16 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF THE Shareholder Against For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR
ARE NOT RATIFIED.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 132
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17 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT Shareholder Against For
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008
FINANCIAL YEAR ARE NOT RATIFIED.
18 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE Shareholder Against For
ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD IS REFUSED.
19 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROPOSE THAT NO Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT BE DISTRIBUTED AND HENCE
NO DIVIDENDS PAID.
20 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE Shareholder Against For
ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF BOTH THE MANAGEMENT
BOARD AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD BE REFUSED.
21 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOT TO ADOPT A Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION ON THE PLANNED CHANGE TO ARTICLE 19
II 3 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
22 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - APPROPRIATION OF Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT.
FRANCE TELECOM
SECURITY 35177Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FTE MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN US35177Q1058 AGENDA 933069317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
02 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008
03 ALLOCATION OF THE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL Management For For
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, AS STATED IN THE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
04 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN Management For For
ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
05 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITOR
06 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
07 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITOR
08 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
09 AUTHORIZATION TO BE GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE OR TRANSFER FRANCE
TELECOM SHARES
10 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 13 OF THE BY-LAWS Management For For
11 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES OF THE
COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITH
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS
12 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE
COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS
13 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE
WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF ISSUABLE SECURITIES
14 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES
GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES, IN THE EVENT OF A
PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY
15 AUTHORIZATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES
GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES, IN CONSIDERATION FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY
AND COMPRISED OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL
16 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO ISSUE SHARES RESERVED FOR PERSONS SIGNING A
LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY IN THEIR
CAPACITY AS HOLDERS OF SHARES OR STOCK OPTIONS
OF ORANGE S.A.
17 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO PROCEED WITH THE FREE ISSUANCE OF OPTION-
BASED LIQUIDITY INSTRUMENTS RESERVED FOR THOSE
HOLDERS OF STOCK OPTIONS OF ORANGE S.A. THAT
HAVE SIGNED A LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE
COMPANY
18 OVERALL LIMITATION OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS Management For For
19 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SECURITIES GIVING RIGHT TO
THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES
20 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE
COMPANY BY CAPITALIZATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS
OR PREMIUMS
21 AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO ALLOCATE FREE SHARES
22 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH CAPITAL INCREASES
RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE FRANCE TELECOM
GROUP SAVINGS PLAN
23 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES
24 POWERS FOR FORMALITIES Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 133
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SECURITY D18190898 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DB MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN DE0005140008 AGENDA 933093813 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
02 APPROPRIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 ELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR, Management For For
INTERIM ACCOUNTS.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR Management For For
TRADING PURPOSES.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES PURSUANT Management For For
TO SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 STOCK CORPORATION ACT.
08 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE
GENERAL MEETING.
09 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19 (2) SENTENCE 3 OF THE Management For For
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ACCORD WITH THE
RULES OF THE ACT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE.
10 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
11 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL FOR CAPITAL Management For For
INCREASES IN CASH OR IN KIND AND AMENDMENT TO
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
12 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
13 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PARTICIPATORY NOTES Management For For
WITH WARRANTS AND/OR CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATORY
NOTES, BONDS WITH WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE
BONDS, CREATION OF CONDITIONAL CAPITAL AND
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL THAT Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE
MANAGEMENT BOARD BE REFUSED.
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD BE
POSTPONED UNTIL ALL LIABILITY PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST DEUTSCHE BANK HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND
ALSO UNTIL A REFORM OF THE COMPENSATION AND
BONUS SYSTEM HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.
16 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF THE Shareholder Against For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR
ARE NOT RATIFIED.
17 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT Shareholder Against For
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008
FINANCIAL YEAR ARE NOT RATIFIED.
18 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE Shareholder Against For
ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD IS REFUSED.
19 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROPOSE THAT NO Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT BE DISTRIBUTED AND HENCE
NO DIVIDENDS PAID.
20 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE Shareholder Against For
ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF BOTH THE MANAGEMENT
BOARD AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD BE REFUSED.
21 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOT TO ADOPT A Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION ON THE PLANNED CHANGE TO ARTICLE 19
II 3 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
22 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - APPROPRIATION OF Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT.
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 30231G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XOM MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US30231G1022 AGENDA 933046965 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.J. BOSKIN For For
2 L.R. FAULKNER For For
3 K.C. FRAZIER For For
4 W.W. GEORGE For For
5 R.C. KING For For
6 M.C. NELSON For For
7 S.J. PALMISANO For For
8 S.S REINEMUND For For
9 R.W. TILLERSON For For
10 E.E. WHITACRE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 50) Management For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 51) Shareholder Against For
04 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 53) Shareholder Against For
05 INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 54) Shareholder Against For
06 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION (PAGE 57)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 59) Shareholder Against For
09 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
10 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
11 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 63) Shareholder Against For
12 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
13 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 66) Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 134
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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
SECURITY 573284106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLM MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US5732841060 AGENDA 933068620 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID G. MAFFUCCI For For
2 WILLIAM E. MCDONALD For For
3 FRANK H. MENAKER, JR. For For
4 RICHARD A. VINROOT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 18451C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCO MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US18451C1099 AGENDA 933080979 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARGARET W. COVELL For For
2 MARK P. MAYS For For
3 DALE W. TREMBLAY For For
TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8873173038 AGENDA 933048224 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT M. ALLISON, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TIME WARNER Management For For
INC. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
SECURITY 806407102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSIC MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8064071025 AGENDA 933054392 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STANLEY M. BERGMAN For For
2 GERALD A. BENJAMIN For For
3 JAMES P. BRESLAWSKI For For
4 MARK E. MLOTEK For For
5 STEVEN PALADINO For For
6 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
7 PAUL BRONS For For
8 M.A. HAMBURG, M.D. For For
9 DONALD J. KABAT For For
10 PHILIP A. LASKAWY For For
11 KARYN MASHIMA For For
12 NORMAN S. MATTHEWS For For
13 LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, M.D. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1994 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S SECTION 162(M) Management For For
CASH BONUS PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO Management For For
SEIDMAN, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 135
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PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS CORP.
SECURITY 700666100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PKOH MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US7006661000 AGENDA 933066929 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MATTHEW V. CRAWFORD For For
2 A. MALACHI MIXON, III For For
3 RONNA ROMNEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE PARK-OHIO Management Abstain Against
HOLDINGS CORP. AMENDED AND RESTATED 1998 LONG-
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
COVIDIEN LTD.
SECURITY G2552X108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN BMG2552X1083 AGENDA 933074851 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
02 IF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED, AND Management For For
IN CONNECTION WITH SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AND
REORGANIZATION, APPROVAL OF CREATION OF
DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF COVIDIEN PLC
(THROUGH REDUCTION OF SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF
COVIDIEN PLC) THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY
COVIDIEN LTD. AND OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS
OF COVIDIEN PLC (AS DESCRIBED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT).
03 APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT PROXIES TO APPROVE
THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE
MEETING.
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 460690100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IPG MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US4606901001 AGENDA 933076982 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. BORELLI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REGINALD K. BRACK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOCELYN CARTER-MILLER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL M. CONSIDINE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY J. STEELE GUILFOILE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN GREENIAUS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. KERR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL I. ROTH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. THOMAS Management For For
02 ADOPT THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. Management Against Against
2009 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
03 ADOPT THE 2009 NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS' STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 868168105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUP MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US8681681057 AGENDA 933058302 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILIP W. COLBURN For For
2 MARGARET S. DANO For For
02 APPROVAL OF BYLAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE BOARD Management For For
SIZE.
03 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO CHANGE Shareholder Against For
VOTING STANDARD FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 136
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 210371100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEG MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US2103711006 AGENDA 933073342 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : YVES C. DE BALMANN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : ANN C. BERZIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JAMES R. CURTISS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : FREEMAN A. HRABOWSKI, Management For For
III
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : NANCY LAMPTON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : ROBERT J. LAWLESS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : MAYO A. SHATTUCK III Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JOHN L. SKOLDS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
SECURITY 91324P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UNH MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US91324P1021 AGENDA 933031762 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. BALLARD, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH I. SHINE, M.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 25459L106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US25459L1061 AGENDA 933062123 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHASE CAREY For For
2 MARK CARLETON For For
3 PETER LUND For For
4 HAIM SABAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM. Shareholder Against For
04 ADOPTION OF THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
TIME WARNER CABLE INC
SECURITY 88732J207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWC MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US88732J2078 AGENDA 933058415 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLE BLACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. CASTRO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. CHANG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER R. HAJE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONNA A. JAMES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON LOGAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE H. PACE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD D. SHIRLEY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 137
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G4776G101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IR MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG4776G1015 AGENDA 933067375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. BERZIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. COHON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.D. FORSEE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.C. GODSOE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HAGENLOCKER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H.L. HENKEL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.J. HORNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.E. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. NACHTIGAL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O.R. SMITH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SWIFT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.L. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL RELATING TO Management For For
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN OF 2007.
04 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
SECURITY 09062X103 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BIIB MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US09062X1037 AGENDA 933075396 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LAWRENCE C. BEST For For
2 ALAN B. GLASSBERG For For
3 ROBERT W. PANGIA For For
4 WILLIAM D. YOUNG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS Management For For
TO CHANGE THE VOTING STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS FROM A
PLURALITY STANDARD TO A MAJORITY STANDARD. THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST"
PROPOSALS 4 AND 5.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
BYLAWS TO FIX THE SIZE OF THE BOARD AT 13
MEMBERS AND REMOVE THE BOARD'S ABILITY TO
CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE COMPANY Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATE FROM DELAWARE TO NORTH DAKOTA
AND ELECT TO BE SUBJECT TO THE NORTH DAKOTA
PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATIONS ACT.
BIOGEN IDEC INC.
SECURITY 09062X103 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BIIB MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US09062X1037 AGENDA 933075396 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LAWRENCE C. BEST For For
2 ALAN B. GLASSBERG For For
3 ROBERT W. PANGIA For For
4 WILLIAM D. YOUNG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS Management For For
TO CHANGE THE VOTING STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS FROM A
PLURALITY STANDARD TO A MAJORITY STANDARD. THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST"
PROPOSALS 4 AND 5.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
BYLAWS TO FIX THE SIZE OF THE BOARD AT 13
MEMBERS AND REMOVE THE BOARD'S ABILITY TO
CHANGE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE COMPANY Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATE FROM DELAWARE TO NORTH DAKOTA
AND ELECT TO BE SUBJECT TO THE NORTH DAKOTA
PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATIONS ACT.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 138
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G4776G101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL IR MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG4776G1015 AGENDA 933076588 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
02 IF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE
RESERVES OF INGERSOLL-RAND PLC THAT WAS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY
LIMITED AND THE OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC (AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT).
03 APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT PROXIES TO APPROVE
THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE
MEETING.
TENARIS, S.A.
SECURITY 88031M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TS MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US88031M1099 AGENDA 933086185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTS ON THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTS ON THE COMPANY'S
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS.
03 ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND Management For For
PAYMENT.
04 DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS FOR THE EXERCISE OF THEIR MANDATE.
05 ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS.
06 COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS.
07 APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Management For For
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND
APPROVAL OF THEIR FEES.
08 AUTHORISATION TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS OR OTHER GOVERNING BODIES OF THE
SUBSIDIARIES TO ACQUIRE COMPANY SHARES.
09 AUTHORISATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
CAUSE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALL SHAREHOLDER
COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING ITS SHAREHOLDER
MEETING AND PROXY MATERIALS AND ANNUAL REPORTS
TO SHAREHOLDERS, BY SUCH ELECTRONIC MEANS AS
IS PERMITTED BY ANY APPLICABLE LAWS OR
REGULATIONS.
VIACOM INC.
SECURITY 92553P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VIA MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US92553P1021 AGENDA 933064317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE S. ABRAMS For For
2 PHILIPPE P. DAUMAN For For
3 THOMAS E. DOOLEY For For
4 ALAN C. GREENBERG For For
5 ROBERT K. KRAFT For For
6 BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE For For
7 CHARLES E. PHILLIPS,JR. For For
8 SHARI REDSTONE For For
9 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
10 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
11 WILLIAM SCHWARTZ For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR VIACOM INC. FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 139
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
JARDEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 471109108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JAH MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US4711091086 AGENDA 933071716 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN E. FRANKLIN For For
2 RENE-PIERRE AZRIA For For
3 MICHAEL S. GROSS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE JARDEN Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS JARDEN
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
SECURITY 931142103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMT MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US9311421039 AGENDA 933057754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL T. DUKE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
03 GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
04 PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shareholder Against For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
07 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
08 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO BE STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD.
SECURITY G67743107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OEH MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG677431071 AGENDA 933059669 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN D. CAMPBELL For For
2 MITCHELL C. HOCHBERG For For
3 JAMES B. HURLOCK For For
4 PRUDENCE M. LEITH For For
5 J. ROBERT LOVEJOY For For
6 GEORG R. RAFAEL For For
7 JAMES B. SHERWOOD For For
8 PAUL M. WHITE For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2009 SHARE AWARD AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
3 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO
FIX THE ACCOUNTING FIRM'S REMUNERATION
FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 343498101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLO MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US3434981011 AGENDA 933067147 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOE E. BEVERLY For For
2 AMOS R. MCMULLIAN For For
3 J.V. SHIELDS, JR. For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2001 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF
APRIL 1, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. Management For For
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FLOWERS
FOODS, INC. FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 140
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
ORASCOM TELECOM S A E
SECURITY 68554W205 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ORSTF.PK MEETING DATE 07-Jun-2009
ISIN US68554W2052 AGENDA 701978958 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY
(POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTION-S IN THIS
MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED-. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE-.
1. Ratify and approve the Board of Director's Management For For
report on the Company's activity during the
FYE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve the financial statements of the FYE 31 Management For For
DEC 2008 and ratification of the general
balance-sheet and the profits and loss
accounts of the FYE 31 DEC 2008
3. Ratify the Auditor's report of the FYE 31 DEC Management For For
2008
4. Approve the distribution of profits of the FYE Management For For
31 DEC 2008
5. Grant Discharge to the Chairman and the Board Management For For
Members regarding the FYE 31 DEC 2008
6. Approve the specification of the BM's Management For For
compensation and allowances regarding the FYE
31 DEC 2009
7. Appoint the Company's Auditor during the YE 31 Management For For
DEC 2009, and determining his annual
professional fees
8. Authorize the Board of Director to conclude Management For For
related parties agreements with subsidiaries
and affiliates
9. Authorize the Board of Director to conclude Management For For
loans and mortgages and to issue securities
for lenders regarding the Company and its
subsidiaries and affiliates
10. Approve the recognition of the donations made Management For For
during the FY 2008, and authorization of the
Board of Director to make donations during the
FY 2009
11. Approve the amendments introduced to the Board Management For For
of Directors constitution
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
SECURITY 57636Q104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MA MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US57636Q1040 AGENDA 933069862 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD HAYTHORNTHWAITE For For
2 DAVID R. CARLUCCI For For
3 ROBERT W. SELANDER For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 6.1(A) AND Management For For
6.4(B) OF THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR 2009
CBS CORPORATION
SECURITY 124857103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBSA MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US1248571036 AGENDA 933071285 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID R. ANDELMAN For For
2 JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. For For
3 WILLIAM S. COHEN For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN For For
5 CHARLES K. GIFFORD For For
6 LEONARD GOLDBERG For For
7 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
8 LINDA M. GRIEGO For For
9 ARNOLD KOPELSON For For
10 LESLIE MOONVES For For
11 DOUG MORRIS For For
12 SHARI REDSTONE For For
13 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
14 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 LONG- Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR OUTSIDE
DIRECTORS.
05 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2005 RSU PLAN FOR OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.
06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 141
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY CO LTD
SECURITY G21096105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL EZQ.DE MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN KYG210961051 AGENDA 701933827 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE "IN FAVOR" OR "AGAINST" FO-R ALL
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Receive and approve the audited financial Management For For
statements and the reports of the Directors
and the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2.a Re-elect Mr. Yang Wenjun as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
2.b Re-elect Mr. Yao Tongshan as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
2.c Re-elect Mr. Bai Ying as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
2.d Re-elect Mr. Julian Juul Wolhardt as a Management For For
Director and authorize the Board of Directors
of the Company to fix his remuneration
2.e Re-elect Mr. Zhang Julin as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
2.f Re-elect Mr. Liu Fuchun as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
2.g Re-elect Mr. Zhang Xiaoya as a Director and Management For For
authorize the Board of Directors of the
Company to fix his remuneration
3. Re-appoint Ernst and Young as the Auditors of Management For For
the Company and authorize the Board of
Directors of the Company to fix their
remuneration
4. Authorize the Directors of the Company during Management For For
the relevant period to repurchase shares of
HKD 0.10 each in the capital of the Company
[Shares] on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited [the Stock Exchange] or on any other
stock exchange on which the securities of the
Company may be listed and recognized by the
Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
and the Stock Exchange for this purpose,
subject to and in accordance with applicable
laws and the requirements of the Rules
Governing the Listing of Securities on the
Stock Exchange or of any other stock exchange
as amended from time to time; shall not exceed
10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the
share capital of the Company in issue at the
date of passing this Resolution 4 as
specified; and [Authority expires at the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or the expiration of the period
within which the next AGM of the Company is
required by its Articles of Association or by
any applicable Laws to be held]
5. Authorize the Directors to allot, issue and Management For For
deal with additional shares and to make or
grant offers, agreements, options and warrants
which might require the exercise of such
power, during and after the relevant period,
shall not exceed of 20% of the aggregate
nominal amount of the share capital of the
Company in issue at the date of passing this
Resolution 5, otherwise than pursuant to, i] a
rights issue [as specified], ii] any option
scheme or similar arrangement for the time
being adopted for the grant or issue to
officers and/or employees of the Company
and/or any of its subsidiaries of shares or
rights to acquire shares or iii] any
scrip dividend or similar arrangement
providing for the allotment of shares in lieu
of the whole or part of a dividend on shares
in accordance with the Articles of Association
of the Company; [Authority expires at the
earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of
the Company or the expiration of the period
within which the next AGM of the Company is
required by its Articles of Association or by
any applicable Law[s] to be held]
6. Approve, subject to the passing of Resolutions Management For For
4 and 5, to extend the general mandate
referred to in Resolution 5, by the addition
to the aggregate nominal amount of the share
capital of the Company which may be allotted
or agreed to be allotted by the Directors of
the Company pursuant to such general mandate
an amount representing the aggregate nominal
amount of shares repurchased by the Company
pursuant to the general mandate referred to in
Resolution 4 above provided that such amount
shall not exceed 10% of the existing issued
share capital of the Company at the date of
passing this Resolution
7. Approve, subject to and conditional upon the Management For For
Listing Committee of the Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited granting, for the listing
of, and permission to deal in, the shares in
the share capital of the Company to be issued
pursuant to the exercise of options which may
be granted under the Share Option Mandate
Limit [as specified below], the refreshment of
the limit in respect of the granting of share
options under the Share Option Scheme of the
Company adopted on 28 JUN 2005 [the "Share
Option Scheme"] and all other share option
scheme up to 10% of the number of shares in
issue at the date of the passing of this
resolution [the "Share Option Mandate Limit"];
authorize any Director of the Company to do
all such acts and execute all such documents
to effect the Share Option Mandate Limit; and
authorize the Directors of the Company,
subject to compliance with the Rules Governing
the Listing of Securities on the Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, to grant
options under the Share Option Scheme up to
the Share Option Mandate Limit and to exercise
all powers of the Company to allot, issue and
deal with shares of the Company pursuant to
the exercise of such options
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 142
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CATERPILLAR INC.
SECURITY 149123101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAT MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US1491231015 AGENDA 933068860 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL M. DICKINSON For For
2 DAVID R. GOODE For For
3 JAMES W. OWENS For For
4 CHARLES D. POWELL For For
5 JOSHUA I. SMITH For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANNUAL ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DIRECTOR ELECTION Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION CONSULTANT
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING PRIORITIES Shareholder Against For
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
SECURITY 517834107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LVS MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US5178341070 AGENDA 933073633 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. LEVEN For For
2 JASON N. ADER For For
3 JEFFREY H. SCHWARTZ For For
2 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF Management For For
THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG, INC.
SECURITY 26153C103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DWA MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US26153C1036 AGENDA 933073734 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY KATZENBERG For For
2 ROGER A. ENRICO For For
3 LEWIS COLEMAN For For
4 HARRY BRITTENHAM For For
5 THOMAS FRESTON For For
6 JUDSON C. GREEN For For
7 MELLODY HOBSON For For
8 MICHAEL MONTGOMERY For For
9 NATHAN MYHRVOLD For For
10 RICHARD SHERMAN For For
2 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
3 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP INC
SECURITY 46113M108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IILG MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US46113M1080 AGENDA 933074041 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 CRAIG M. NASH For For
2 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
3 DAVID FLOWERS For For
4 GARY S. HOWARD For For
5 LEWIS J. KORMAN For For
6 THOMAS J. KUHN For For
7 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
8 THOMAS P. MURPHY, JR. For For
9 AVY H. STEIN For For
2 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 143
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933071754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD C. ADKERSON For For
2 ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. For For
3 ROBERT A. DAY For For
4 GERALD J. FORD For For
5 H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. For For
6 J. BENNETT JOHNSTON For For
7 CHARLES C. KRULAK For For
8 BOBBY LEE LACKEY For For
9 JON C. MADONNA For For
10 DUSTAN E. MCCOY For For
11 GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD For For
12 JAMES R. MOFFETT For For
13 B. M. RANKIN, JR. For For
14 J. STAPLETON ROY For For
15 STEPHEN H. SIEGELE For For
16 J. TAYLOR WHARTON For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
3 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2009 ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO
BE RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
INDEPENDENT NEWS & MEDIA PLC
SECURITY G4755S126 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL IMS.L MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN IE0004614818 AGENDA 701959528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Adopt the report and financial statements Management For For
2.I Re-elect Mr. Donal J. Buggy Management For For
2.II Re-elect Ms. Leslie Buckley Management For For
2.III Re-elect Mr. Paul Connolly Management For For
2.IV Re-elect Ms. Lucy Gaffney Management For For
3. Approve to fix the remuneration of the Management For For
Directors
4. Authorize the Directors to fix remuneration of Management For For
the Auditors
5. Approve the re-nominalization of share capital Management For For
6. Approve the reduction in share capital and Management For For
amend the Articles following High Court
confirmation
7. Amend the Articles in relation to pre-emption Management For For
rights
8. Authorize the Directors to allot the Management For For
authorized share capital
9. Authorize the Directors to disapply Management For For
pre-emption rights
10. Grant authority to the purchase and reissue of Management For For
own shares
11. Authorize the Directors to continue to offer Management For For
scrip dividends to shareholders
12. Grant authority to the Electronic Management For For
Communication with shareholders
13. Amend the Articles of Association to Management For For
facilitate Electronic Communication by and to
the Company
14. Grant authority for the holding of general Management For For
meetings on 14 days notice
15. Approve a new Share Option Scheme Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
RECEIPT OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FOR-M UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 043632108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASCMA MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN US0436321089 AGENDA 933073936 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. POHL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION 2008 Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 144
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COLDWATER CREEK INC.
SECURITY 193068103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CWTR MEETING DATE 13-Jun-2009
ISIN US1930681036 AGENDA 933075699 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS C. PENCE For For
2 ROBERT H. MCCALL For For
3 FRANK M. LESHER For For
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JANUARY 30, 2010.
IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
SECURITY 44919P508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IACI MEETING DATE 15-Jun-2009
ISIN US44919P5089 AGENDA 933097621 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. For For
2 BARRY DILLER For For
3 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
4 DONALD R. KEOUGH* For For
5 BRYAN LOURD* For For
6 JOHN C. MALONE For For
7 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
8 DAVID ROSENBLATT For For
9 ALAN G. SPOON* For For
10 A. VON FURSTENBERG For For
11 MICHAEL P. ZEISSER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE MATCH EQUITY PROPOSAL. Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS IAC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC.
SECURITY 530555101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LBTYA MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2009
ISIN US5305551013 AGENDA 933076893 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN P. COLE, JR. For For
2 RICHARD R. GREEN For For
3 DAVID E. RAPLEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD DIVERSITY. Shareholder Against For
CLEARWIRE CORPORATION
SECURITY 18538Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLWR MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2009
ISIN US18538Q1058 AGENDA 933077770 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CRAIG O. MCCAW For For
2 JOSE A. COLLAZO For For
3 KEITH O. COWAN For For
4 PETER L.S. CURRIE For For
5 STEVEN L. ELFMAN For For
6 DENNIS S. HERSCH For For
7 DANIEL R. HESSE For For
8 FRANK IANNA For For
9 SEAN MALONEY For For
10 BRIAN P. MCANDREWS For For
11 THEODORE H. SCHELL For For
12 JOHN W. STANTON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS CLEARWIRE CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
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COCA COLA HELLENIC BOTTLING CO SA, ATHENS
SECURITY X1435J139 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CCHBF.PK MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN GRS104003009 AGENDA 701965254 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve the submission of the Management Management No
report by the Board of Directors and of the Action
audit certificate by the Company's Chartered
Auditor-Accountant on the Company's financial
statements and activities for the FYE on 31
DEC 2008
2. Approve the Company's annual financial Management No
statements for the FYE on 31 DEC 2008 and the Action
consolidated financial statements
3. Approve to release the Members of the Board of Management No
Directors and the Auditors of the Company from Action
any liability for their activity during the
FYE on 31 DEC 2008
4. Approve the remuneration of the Members of the Management No
Board of Directors for their participation in Action
the meetings of the Board of Directors and for
their services to the Company for the FY 2008
and pre-approve the remuneration for the FY
2009
5. Elect the Statutory Auditors for the FY 2009, Management No
01 JAN 2009 to 31 DEC 2009 and approve to Action
determine their fees
6. Approve the distribution of profits, dividend Management No
for the FY 2008 Action
7. Appoint the Audit Committee, in accordance Management No
with the Article 37 of Law 3693.2008 Action
8. Amend the terms of an existing Stock Option Management No
Plan for employees of the Company and its Action
affiliates, in accordance with the Article 13
paragraph 13 of Codified Law 2190.1920
9. Approve the Stock Option Plan for employees of Management No
the Company and its affiliates, in accordance Action
with the Article 13 paragraph 13 of Codified
Law 2190.1920
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO Non-Voting
CHANGE IN MEETING TYPE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU D-ECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
KEYENCE CORPORATION
SECURITY J32491102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL KEE.F MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3236200006 AGENDA 701997059 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations, Expand
Business Lines, Adopt Restriction to the
Rights for Odd-Lot Shares
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
4 Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Management For For
FORTRESS INVESTMENT GROUP
SECURITY 34958B106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FIG MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US34958B1061 AGENDA 933083064 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT I. KAUFFMAN For For
2 MICHAEL E. NOVOGRATZ For For
3 TAKUMI SHIBATA For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
SECURITY 05964H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STD MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US05964H1059 AGENDA 933105377 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF DEEMED Management For For
APPROPRIATE, OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS (BALANCE
SHEET, PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT, STATEMENTS
OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND CASH FLOWS, AND
NOTES) AND OF THE CORPORATE MANAGEMENT OF
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. AND ITS CONSOLIDATED
GROUP, ALL WITH RESPECT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
02 APPLICATION OF RESULTS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2008 Management For For
3A RE-ELECTION OF MR. MATIAS RODRIGUEZ INCIARTE Management For For
3B RE-ELECTION OF MR. MANUEL SOTO SERRANO Management For For
3C RE-ELECTION OF MR. GUILLERMO DE LA DEHESA Management For For
ROMERO
3D RE-ELECTION OF MR. ABEL MATUTES JUAN Management For For
04 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS FOR Management For For
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 146
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05 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BANK AND ITS Management For For
SUBSIDIARIES TO ACQUIRE THEIR OWN STOCK
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 75 AND
THE FIRST ADDITIONAL PROVISION OF THE BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS LAW YLEY DE SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS,
DEPRIVING OF EFFECT TO THE EXTENT OF THE
UNUSED AMOUNT THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE ORDINARY GENERAL
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING HELD ON JUNE 21, 2008
06 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Management For For
POWER TO CARRY OUT THE RESOLUTION TO BE
ADOPTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING TO
INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 153.1.A) OF THE BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS LAW, DEPRIVING OF EFFECT THE
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT
SUCH GENERAL MEETING ON JUNE 21, 2008
07 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD, PURSUANT TO Management For For
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 153.1.B) OF BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS LAW, TO INCREASE THE SHARE
CAPITAL ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AT ANY TIME,
WITHIN A TERM OF THREE YEARS, BY MEANS OF
MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF 2,038,901,430.50 EUROS, ALL ON SUCH
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE,
DEPRIVING OF EFFECT THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY SHAREHOLDERS BY MEANS OF RESOLUTION ONE II)
DELEGATION OF THE POWER TO EXCLUDE PRE-EMPTIVE
RIGHTS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 159.2 OF THE
BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW
08 INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL IN SUCH AMOUNT AS Management For For
MAY BE DETERMINED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION BY
MEANS OF ISSUANCE OF NEW ORDINARY SHARES
HAVING A PAR VALUE OF ONE-HALF (0.5) EURO
EACH, WITHOUT ISSUANCE PREMIUM, OF SAME CLASS
AND SERIES AS THOSE THAT ARE CURRENTLY
OUTSTANDING, WITH CHARGE TO VOLUNTARY RESERVES
SET UP WITH UNAPPROPRIATED EARNINGS. EXPRESS
PROVISION FOR POSSIBILITY OF INCOMPLETE
ALLOCATION. DELEGATION OF POWERS TO BOARD,
WITH AUTHORITY TO, IN TURN, DELEGATE SUCH
POWERS TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
09 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF POWER TO ISSUE Management For For
SIMPLE FIXED INCOME SECURITIES OR DEBT
INSTRUMENTS OF SIMILAR (INCLUDING BONDS,
PROMISSORY NOTES OR WARRANTS), FIXED INCOME
SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE INTO AND/OR
EXCHANGEABLE FOR SHARES OF COMPANY. CONNECTION
WITH FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE INTO
AND/OR EXCHANGEABLE FOR SHARES OF COMPANY,
ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO CONVERSION
AND/OR EXCHANGE GRANT TO THE BOARD, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
10A INCENTIVE POLICY: IN CONNECTION WITH THE Management For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE POLICY APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, APPROVAL OF NEW CYCLES AND
PLAN FOR THE DELIVERY OF SANTANDER SHARES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION BY THE BANK AND BY COMPANIES OF
THE SANTANDER GROUP AND LINKED TO CERTAIN
PERMANENCE REQUIREMENTS OR TO CHANGES IN TOTAL
SHAREHOLDER RETURN.
10B INCENTIVE POLICY: APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF ABBEY NATIONAL PLC. AND
OTHER COMPANIES OF THE GROUP IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM BY MEANS OF OPTIONS TO SHARES OF THE
BANK LINKED TO THE CONTRIBUTION OF PERIODIC
MONETARY AMOUNTS AND TO CERTAIN PERMANENCE
REQUIREMENTS.
10C INCENTIVE POLICY: AUTHORIZATION OF THE Management For For
DELIVERY OF 100 SHARES OF THE BANK TO EACH
EMPLOYEE OF THE SOVEREIGN SUBGROUP.
11 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
INTERPRET, REMEDY, SUPPLEMENT, CARRY OUT AND
FURTHER DEVELOP THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING, AS WELL AS TO
DELEGATE THE POWERS RECEIVED FROM THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING, AND GRANT OF
POWERS TO CONVERT SUCH RESOLUTIONS INTO
NOTARIAL INSTRUMENTS.
NTT DOCOMO,INC.
SECURITY J59399105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NTDMF.PK MEETING DATE 19-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3165650007 AGENDA 701974746 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to:Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations
3. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 147
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MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
SECURITY 611742107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MWW MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US6117421072 AGENDA 933079736 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SALVATORE IANNUZZI For For
2 ROBERT J. CHRENC For For
3 JOHN GAULDING For For
4 E.P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. For For
5 RONALD J. KRAMER For For
6 ROBERTO TUNIOLI For For
7 TIMOTHY T. YATES For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MONSTER Management For For
WORLDWIDE, INC. 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO Management For For
SEIDMAN, LLP AS MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
SECURITY G9144P105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG9144P1059 AGENDA 933089268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD.'S DISCONTINUANCE FROM BERMUDA
AND CONTINUANCE AS A SWISS CORPORATION. SEE
PAGE 41 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL
TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
02 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING OUR BYE-LAWS Management For For
TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SUPERMAJORITY VOTE
REQUIREMENTS. SEE PAGE 43 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
03 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEVERAL Management For For
STEPS, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO OUR BYE-LAWS,
THAT WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF INCREASING OUR
REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL. SEE PAGES 45-46 OF
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
04 TO APPROVE A DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS. SEE Management For For
PAGES 47-48 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR
FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
05 TO CONFIRM SWISS LAW AS OUR AUTHORITATIVE Management For For
GOVERNING LEGISLATION. SEE PAGE 49 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
06 TO APPROVE OUR CORPORATE NAME AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD. SEE PAGE 50 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
07 TO CHANGE OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE. SEE PAGE 51 Management For For
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
08 TO APPROVE OUR SWISS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. Management For For
SEE PAGE 52 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR
FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
09 TO CONFIRM OUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS AS Management For For
SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND. SEE PAGE 53 OF
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
10 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH Management For For
AS SPECIAL AUDITOR UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING. SEE PAGE 54 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
11 TO APPOINT DELOITTE AG AS OUR SWISS REGISTERED Management For For
AUDITOR UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
SEE PAGE 55 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR
FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
12 TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS OF OUR SWISS Management Against Against
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
SHARES THAT MAY BE REGISTERED AND/OR VOTED BY
A SINGLE SHAREHOLDER OR GROUP. SEE PAGES 58-59
OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
13 TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS OF OUR SWISS Management Against Against
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REQUIRING A
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE TO AMEND THE 0ROVISIONS
REFERRED TO IN PROPOSAL 12 AND CERTAIN OTHER
PROVISIONS OF OUR SWISS ARTICLES. SEE PAGES
60-61 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL
TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
14 TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS Management For For
OF THE MEETING. SEE PAGE 62 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 148
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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
SECURITY G9144P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG9144P1059 AGENDA 933089725 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PIERRE R. BRONDEAU For For
2 RAM CHARAN For For
3 JUERGEN W. GROMER For For
4 ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ For For
5 THOMAS J. LYNCH For For
6 DANIEL J. PHELAN For For
7 FREDERIC M. POSES For For
8 LAWRENCE S. SMITH For For
9 PAULA A. SNEED For For
10 DAVID P. STEINER For For
11 JOHN C. VAN SCOTER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. 2007 Management For For
STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED).
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITOR) AND
AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION.
TELEFONICA, S.A.
SECURITY 879382208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEF MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US8793822086 AGENDA 933106886 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF Management For For
THE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE
MANAGEMENT REPORT OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND OF
ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF COMPANIES, AS WELL
AS THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF PROFITS/LOSSES
OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL WITH RESPECT TO FISCAL
YEAR 2008.
02 COMPENSATION OF SHAREHOLDERS: DISTRIBUTION OF Management For For
A DIVIDEND TO BE CHARGED TO UNRESTRICTED
RESERVES.
03 APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE TELEFONICA, S.A.'S Management For For
SHARE PURCHASE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
TELEFONICA GROUP.
04 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S OWN SHARES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH
COMPANIES OF THE GROUP.
05 REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE Management For For
CANCELLATION OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S OWN
STOCK, EXCLUDING CREDITORS' RIGHT TO OBJECT,
AND AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLE OF THE BY-LAWS
RELATING TO THE SHARE CAPITAL.
06 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR Management For For
2009.
07 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, Management For For
CORRECT AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
NEC CORPORATION
SECURITY 629050204 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NIPNF.PK MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US6290502045 AGENDA 933111320 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 REDUCTION OF LEGAL CAPITAL SURPLUS AND LEGAL Management For
RETAINED EARNINGS AND APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS
02 PARTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF Management For
INCORPORATION
3A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAORU YANO Management For
3B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOTARO HIROSAKI Management For
3C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MASATOSHI AIZAWA Management For
3D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AKIHITO OTAKE Management For
3E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOSHIMITSU IWANAMI Management For
3F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSUMU OTANI Management For
3G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKAO ONO Management For
3H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUNJI YASUI Management For
3I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOSHIO MORIKAWA Management For
3J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: YOSHINARI HARA Management For
3K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAWAKO NOHARA Management For
3L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENJI MIYAHARA Management For
3M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HIDEAKI TAKAHASHI Management For
3N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: YUKIHIRO FUJIYOSHI Management For
3O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOBUHIRO ENDO Management For
04 ELECTION OF ONE CORPORATE AUDITOR Management For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 149
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
SECURITY J27869106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL JAPAF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3726800000 AGENDA 701982096 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations
3. Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
MITSUI & CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J44690139 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MITSF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3893600001 AGENDA 701982236 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Amend Articles to: Change Business Lines, Management For For
Approve Minor Revisions Related to
Dematerialization of Shares and the other
Updated Laws and Regulations
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
YAHOO JAPAN CORPORATION
SECURITY J95402103 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL YAHOF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3933800009 AGENDA 701996083 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines, Management For For
Approve Minor Revisions Related to
Dematerialization of Shares and the Other
Updated Laws and Regulations
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
HITACHI, LTD.
SECURITY 433578507 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HIT MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN US4335785071 AGENDA 933110253 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 REDUCTION OF RESERVES Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
3A ELECTION OF TADAMICHI SAKIYAMA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3B ELECTION OF TAKASHI KAWAMURA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3C ELECTION OF MICHIHARU NAKAMURA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3D ELECTION OF TAKASHI MIYOSHI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3E ELECTION OF YOSHIE OTA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3F ELECTION OF MITSUO OHASHI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3G ELECTION OF AKIHIKO NOMIYAMA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3H ELECTION OF KENJI MIYAHARA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3I ELECTION OF TOHRU MOTOBAYASHI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3J ELECTION OF TAKEO UENO AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3K ELECTION OF SHUNGO DAZAI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3L ELECTION OF MICHIHIRO HONDA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 150
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J7659R109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SQNXF.PK MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3164630000 AGENDA 701982692 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONS OTE
SECURITY X3258B102 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL OTE.F MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN GRS260333000 AGENDA 701984696 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1. Approve the financial statements and the Management No
consolidated for 2008, with the reports of Action
Board of Directors and the Auditors and the
distribution of profits and dividend
2. Approve the dismissal of Board of Director and Management No
Chartered Auditor from any compensational Action
responsibility for 2008
3. Elect the Company for the Audit of the Management No
financial statements and definition of their Action
salary
4. Approve the Board of Director's compensations Management No
and re-approval of their compensations for 2009 Action
5. Approve the Chairman's of Board of Director Management No
and General Manager's salary for 2008 and Action
definition of their salaries for 2009
6. Approve the contracts according to the Management No
Articles 23a and 24 of Law 2190/1920 of the Action
Board of Director Members and grant authority
to them in order to sign
7. Approve the renewal of the contract for the Management No
covering of responsibility of Members of the Action
Board of Director and General Managers for any
exercise of their power
8. Approve to modify the terms for the Stock Management No
Option Plan to Managers of the Company and Action
other connected Companies
9. Approve to determine the Board of Director Management No
Members and elect new Board of Director Action
Members according to Article 9 Paragraph 1 and
2 of Company's association and to determine
the Independent Members
10. Approve to determine the Auditing Committee Management No
according to the Article 37 of Law 3693/2008 Action
11. Various announcements Management No
Action
YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J95468120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL YKLTF.PK MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3931600005 AGENDA 701991641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 151
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GRAY TELEVISION INC
SECURITY 389375205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTNA MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US3893752051 AGENDA 933073998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. BOGER For For
2 RAY M. DEAVER For For
3 T.L. ELDER For For
4 HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III For For
6 ZELL B. MILLER For For
7 HOWELL W. NEWTON For For
8 HUGH E. NORTON For For
9 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
10 HARRIETT J. ROBINSON For For
11 J. MACK ROBINSON For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAY Management For For
TELEVISION, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 600,000.
GRAY TELEVISION INC
SECURITY 389375106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTN MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US3893751061 AGENDA 933073998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. BOGER For For
2 RAY M. DEAVER For For
3 T.L. ELDER For For
4 HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III For For
6 ZELL B. MILLER For For
7 HOWELL W. NEWTON For For
8 HUGH E. NORTON For For
9 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
10 HARRIETT J. ROBINSON For For
11 J. MACK ROBINSON For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAY Management For For
TELEVISION, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 600,000.
HELLENIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORG. S.A.
SECURITY 423325307 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OTE MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US4233253073 AGENDA 933113134 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE Management For
BOARD, THE AUDIT REPORT PREPARED BY CERTIFIED
AUDITORS ON THE SEPARATE AND CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF OTE S.A. ENDED ON
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
02 EXONERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For
DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS OF ALL LIABILITY,
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 APPOINTMENT OF CHARTERED AUDITORS FOR THE Management For
ORDINARY AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL
REPORTING STANDARDS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
04 APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION PAID TO THE Management For
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE AND THE COMPENSATION & HUMAN
RESOURCES COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND
DETERMINATION OF THEIR REMUNERATION FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
05 APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION PAID IN 2008 TO Management For
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO.
06 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND Management For
MEMBERS OF BOARD, PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 23A AND
24 OF THE CODIFIED LAW 2190/1920.
07 RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE COVERING OF CIVIL Management For
LIABILITY OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS.
08 AMENDMENT OF THE TERMS OF THE STOCK OPTION Management For
PLAN FOR EXECUTIVES OF THE COMPANY AND
AFFILIATED COMPANIES.
09 DEFINITION OF THE NUMBER OF THE MEMBERS OF Management For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED, ELECTION OF
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
10 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, Management For
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 37 OF LAW 3693/2008.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 152
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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY J8129E108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TKD.F MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3463000004 AGENDA 701984761 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
5. Approve Payment of Bonuses to Directors Management For For
SECOM CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J69972107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL XSC.BE MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3421800008 AGENDA 701988226 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Management For For
Retiring Directors
YAHOO! INC.
SECURITY 984332106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YHOO MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US9843321061 AGENDA 933077338 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL BARTZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. CHAPPLE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC HIPPEAU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARL C. ICAHN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VYOMESH JOSHI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. KERN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. WILSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Management For For
02 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 1995 STOCK PLAN.
03 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 1996 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 153
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SUPERVALU INC.
SECURITY 868536103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SVU MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US8685361037 AGENDA 933085183 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRWIN S. COHEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD E. DALY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE A. DEL SANTO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. HERKERT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHI P. SEIFERT Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
3 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING DRUGSTORE TOBACCO SALES AS DESCRIBED
IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT
4 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SAY ON PAY AS DESCRIBED IN THE
ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LINTA MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US53071M1045 AGENDA 933091744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DONNE F. FISHER For For
2 MR. GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
3 MR. M. LAVOY ROBISON For For
2 APPROVE CHARTER AMENDMENT CHANGING NAME OF THE Management For For
"ENTERTAINMENT GROUP" TO THE "STARZ GROUP" AND
THE "LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT COMMON STOCK" TO
THE "LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK" AND MAKING
OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
3 AUTHORIZE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE Management For For
OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND SERIES B
LIBERTY CAPITAL COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF
1-FOR-3, AND AUTHORIZE A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND
SERIES B LIBERTY INTERACTIVE COMMON STOCK AT A
RATIO OF 1-FOR-5.
4 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS LIBERTY Management For For
MEDIA CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M500 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LMDIA MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US53071M5004 AGENDA 933091744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DONNE F. FISHER For For
2 MR. GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
3 MR. M. LAVOY ROBISON For For
2 APPROVE CHARTER AMENDMENT CHANGING NAME OF THE Management For For
"ENTERTAINMENT GROUP" TO THE "STARZ GROUP" AND
THE "LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT COMMON STOCK" TO
THE "LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK" AND MAKING
OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
3 AUTHORIZE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE Management For For
OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND SERIES B
LIBERTY CAPITAL COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF
1-FOR-3, AND AUTHORIZE A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND
SERIES B LIBERTY INTERACTIVE COMMON STOCK AT A
RATIO OF 1-FOR-5.
4 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS LIBERTY Management For For
MEDIA CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M302 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LCAPA MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US53071M3025 AGENDA 933091744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DONNE F. FISHER For For
2 MR. GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
3 MR. M. LAVOY ROBISON For For
2 APPROVE CHARTER AMENDMENT CHANGING NAME OF THE Management For For
"ENTERTAINMENT GROUP" TO THE "STARZ GROUP" AND
THE "LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT COMMON STOCK" TO
THE "LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK" AND MAKING
OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
3 AUTHORIZE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE Management For For
OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND SERIES B
LIBERTY CAPITAL COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF
1-FOR-3, AND AUTHORIZE A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF SERIES A AND
SERIES B LIBERTY INTERACTIVE COMMON STOCK AT A
RATIO OF 1-FOR-5.
4 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS LIBERTY Management For For
MEDIA CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 154
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AJINOMOTO CO.,INC.
SECURITY J00882126 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AJINF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3119600009 AGENDA 701987793 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
SMC CORPORATION
SECURITY J75734103 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL QMC.F MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3162600005 AGENDA 701987894 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
---- -------- ---- ---- -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
5. Appoint Accounting Auditors Management For For
6. Approve Provision of Retirement Allowance for Management For For
Retiring Directors and Retiring Corporate
Auditors
FANUC LTD.
SECURITY J13440102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL FANUF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3802400006 AGENDA 701990877 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
Other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 155
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3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
TOKYO BROADCASTING SYSTEM,INCORPORATED
SECURITY J86656105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TKOBF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3588600001 AGENDA 701994231 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations, Adopt
Reduction of Liability System for Outside
Directors, Adopt Reduction of Liability
System for Outside Auditors
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J46410114 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL M08.BE MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3926800008 AGENDA 701998467 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
4 Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Management For For
ARUZE CORP.
SECURITY J0204H106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AZECF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3126130008 AGENDA 702017458 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Management For For
Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the
other Updated Laws and Regulations, Expand
Business Lines
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Option Management For For
Plan
4 Appoint Accounting Auditors Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 156
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THE CENTRAL EUROPE AND RUSSIA FUND, INC.
SECURITY 153436100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEE MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US1534361001 AGENDA 933097912 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. FRANZ-WILHELM HOPP For For
2 MR. CHRISTIAN STRENGER For For
3 MR. ROBERT H. WADSWORTH For For
4 MR. WERNER WALBROL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER
31, 2009.
THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC.
SECURITY 644465106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GF MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US6444651060 AGENDA 933097936 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. KURT W. BOCK For For
2 DR. FRANZ-WILHELM HOPP For For
3 DR. FRIEDBERT MALT For For
4 DR. FRANK TROMEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 026874107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AIG MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US0268741073 AGENDA 933112651 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS D. DAMMERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARVEY GOLUB Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURETTE T. KOELLNER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER S. LYNCH Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MILLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS M. STEENLAND Management For For
02 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING SHAREHOLDER Management For For
RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
03 TO AMEND AIG'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 5,000,000,000
SHARES TO 9,225,000,000 SHARES
04 TO AMEND AIG'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF AIG'S OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO
OF ONE- FOR-TWENTY
05 TO AMEND AIG'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management Against Against
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK FROM 6,000,000 TO
100,000,000 SHARES
06 TO AMEND AIG'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO (I) PERMIT AIG'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SERIES OF PREFERRED STOCK
THAT ARE NOT OF EQUAL RANK AND (II) CAUSE THE
SERIES E FIXED RATE NON-CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL
PREFERRED STOCK, THE SERIES OF FIXED RATE NON-
CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK AND ANY
OTHER SERIES OF PREFERRED STOCK SUBSEQUENTLY
ISSUED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE
TREASURY TO RANK SENIOR TO ALL OTHER SERIES OF
PREFERRED STOCK
07 TO AMEND AIG'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE ANY RESTRICTION ON
THE PLEDGING OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF
THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF AIG
08 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AIG'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION RETENTION UPON TERMINATION OF
EMPLOYMENT
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATION OF AIG IN NORTH DAKOTA
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 27, 2009
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.