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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-PX

ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY

Investment Company Act file number: 811-04605

FIRST OPPORTUNITY FUND, INC.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

2344 Spruce Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80302
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Stephen C. Miller
2344 Spruce Street, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80302
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (303) 444-5483

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012


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

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Proxy Voting Record

For Period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012


First Opportunity Fund, Inc.
                     
Proxy Voting 07/01/11 to 06/30/12
               
                         
                         
                         
Name of Issuer
Ticker Symbol
CUSIP
Shareholder Meeting Date
Record Date
Proposal Number
Description of Matter Voted On
Matter Proposed By Issuer or Holder
Vote Cast
Vote
For or Against Management
   
ICB Fiancial
ICBN
44923M103
7/21/2011
5/23/2011
1
Election of eight (8) Directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
         
2
Shareholder advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compendation approving an advisory (non-binding) proposal to ratify the compensation of its executive officers
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
         
3
Other business to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting and at any adjournemnt or adjournments therof
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
                         
New England Bancshares, Inc
NEBS
643863202
8/11/2011
6/12/2011
1
Election of Five (5) Directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
The ratification of the appointment of Shatwell, Macleod & Company PC as independent auditors of New England Bancshares, Inc. for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Colonial Financial Services
COBK
19566B101
8/18/2011
6/30/2011
1
Election of Two (2) Directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
The ratification of Parentbeard LLC as the company's independent registered public accounting firm fo rthe year ending December 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
The approval of the Colonial Financial Services, Inc. 2011 equity incentive plan
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Katahdin Bankshares Corp.
KTHN
485835102
9/12/2011
8/3/2011
1
To amend the articles of incorporation to authorize a total of 30,000 shares of preferred stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
First Security Group, Inc.
 
336312103
9/13/2011
7/25/2011
1
Election of seven (7) directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Authority to adopt a non-binding resolution approving the compesation of First Security's executives as disclosed under the federal securities laws.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Authority to adopt an amendmet to First Security's articles of incorporation that would effect a one for ten (10) reverse stock split of First Security's common stock
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
Authority to ratify the appointment of Crowe Harwath LLP, as the independent registered accounting firm for First Security for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Center Financial Corporation
CLFC
15146E102
9/21/2011
8/1/2011
1
To approve and adopt the agreement and plan of merger dated December 9, 2010 between Nara Bancorp, Inc. and the company providing for the merger of the company with and into Nara Bancorp, Inc. as described in the proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Election of seven (7) directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the company for the year ending December 31. 2011 as described in the proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
To approve on an advisory an non-binding basis the compensation paid to the company's number executive officers as described in the proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
To adjourn the meeting to a later date or dates if necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the board of directors to permit further solicitation of additional proxies in the event there are not sufficient votes at the time of the meeting to approve the meters to be considered by the shareholders at the meeting
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
 
 
                     
Broadway Financial Corporation
BYFC
111444105
9/21/2011
8/9/2011
1
Election of three (3) directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Ratification of appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of Broadway Financial Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Nonbinding proposal to approve executive compensation as described in the annual meeting proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Ram Holdings Ltd.
R6F
G7368R104
9/28/2011
7/27/2011
1
Authorize consolidation of Ram Holdings Ltd's issued common shares all as more fully described in the proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
To authorize amendments to the bye-laws of Ram Holdings Ltd per the text of proposed amendments in the proxy statement
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
To authorize the issue of bonus shares of each holder of a fraction of a Ram Holdings Ltd. common share.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
To authorize the change of name of Ram Holdings Ltd from Ram Holdings Ltd to American Oversea Group Limited.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
Election of five (5) directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
6
To appoint Deloitte & Touche Ltd, Hamilton, Bermuda to act as the independent auditor of Ram Holdings Ltd.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7a
Authorize the change of name of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. to American Overseas Reinsursance Company Ltd.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7b1
Authorization of election of director of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. Edward Bader
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7b2
Authorization of election of director of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. Clement S. Dwyer Jr.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7b3
Authorization of election of director of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. Debra J. Roberts
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7b4
Authorization of election of director of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. David K. Steel
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7b5
Authorization of election of director of Ram Reinsurance Company Ltd. Stephen J. Tynan
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7c
Authorize the appointment of  Deloitte & Touche Ltd, Hamilton, Bermuda to act as the independent auditor of Ram Holdings Ltd.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7d
To authorize that the presentation of financial statements of Ram re, together with an auditor's report thereon, be waived. *note* such other business as may properly come bofore the meeting or nay adjourntment thereof.
Issuer
Yes
Against
Against
   
 
 
                     
Royal Financial, Inc.
RYFL
78027P109
9/28/2011
8/1/2011
1
Election of two (2) directors
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Proposal to ratify the appointment of Crowe Horwath LLP as the company's independent accountants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
 
 
                     
Jefferson Bancshares, Inc
JFBI
472375104
10/27/2011
8/26/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-William T. Hale
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
The ratification of Craine, Thompson & Jones, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
National Bancshares Inc.
 
 
10/27/2011
9/20/2011
1
The election of the following Directors to serve on the Board of Directors  of Bancshares for the ensuing year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified: 01 Gary D. Anderson, 02 Edmund F. Conroy, 03 John D. DeDoncker, 04 Elizabeth Eagle Teros, 05, Perry B. Hansen, 06 Douglas M. Kratz, 07 Francis P. McCarthy, 08 Daniel L. Westrope
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Approval of the Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Bancshares to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Approval of the Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Bancshares to provide for a 1-for-15 reverse stock split.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Harris Corporation
HRS
413875105
10/28/2011
8/31/2011
1
Election of Director:
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1A - Election of Director: Howard L. Lance
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1B - Election of Director: Thomas A. Dattilo
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1C - Election of Director: Terry D. Growcock
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1D - Election of Director: Lewis Hay III
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1E - Election of Director: Karen Katen
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1F - Election of Director: Stephen P. Kaufman
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1G - Election of Director: Leslie F. Kenne
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1H - Election of Director: David B. Rickard
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1I - Election of Director: James C. Stoffel
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1J - Election of Director: Gregory T. Swienton
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1K - Election of Director: Hansel E. Tookes II
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Advisory vote on executive compensation.
Issuer
Yes
Against
Against
   
 
 
     
3
Advisory vote on frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation.
Issuer
Yes
1 yr
For
   
 
 
     
4
Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2012
Holder
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
Shareholder propsal requesting approval of an amedment to our by-laws to require an independent chairman of the board.
 
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
                     
ECB Bancorp Inc.
ECBE
268253101
10/12/2011
8/19/2011
1
Proposal to amend the company's articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of the company's common stock from 10,000,000 to 50,000,000.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Proposal to amend the company's articles of incorporation to authorize a new class of mandatory convertible non-voting common stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Proposal to approve for purposes of NASDAQ stock market rule 5635, the issuance of shares of the company's common stock to certain institutions investors in a private placement offereing pursuant to the terms of a securities purchase agreement, dated as of June 30, 2011 and amended and restated as of September 9, 2011, and related documents.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
Approval of the ECB Bancorp, Inc. 2011 Equity plan.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
Proposal to grant the company managemnet the discretionary authority to adjourn the special meeting of shareholders to solicit additional proxies in the event there are insufficient votes to approve the forgoing proposals.
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
 
 
                     
Central Federal Corporation
GCF
15346Q103
10/20/2011
9/9/2011
1
To approve an amendment to our certificate of incorporation, as amended to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 12 million to 50 million.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
To approve the issuance and sale of a number of shares of common stock equal to more than 20% of our outstanding common stock in accordance with the terms of the standby purchase agreements between the company and the standby purchasers.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
To approve a proposal to grant discretionary authority to the company's board of directors to amend our certificate of incorporation, as amended, to affect a reverse stock split of the company's common stock in a specific ratio ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-5, as selected by the companies board of directors.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
To approve an adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes at the time of special meeting to approve proposals 1, 2 or 3.
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
 
 
                     
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.
EBMT
26942G100
10/20/2011
9/6/2011
1
Directors recommend a vote for election of the following nominees: 01-Larry A. Dreyer, 02-Lynn E. Dickey.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Approval of the Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. 2011 stock incentive plan for directors, officers and employees.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Ratification of the appointment of Davis, Kinard & Co., P.C. as Eagle Bancorp Montans Inc.'s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Carver Bancorp, Inc.
 
146875109
10/25/2011
9/6/2011
1
Election of directors to a three year term. Nominees: (01) Mr. Robert Holland, Jr. (02) Ms. Janet L. Rolle.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
Non-binding shareholder vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
Approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split pursuant to which each 15 shares of Carver's outstanding common stock will be converted into one share of common stock in the manner described in the prozy statement.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
Approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock from 10,000,000 to 150,000,000 (if proposal 4 is approved, the amendment set forth in Proposal 5 will not be effected, even if proposal 5 is approved).
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
6
Approve the conversion of 55,000 shares of Series C Preffered Stock into 18,154,526 shares of common stock (or into 1,210,302 shares of common stock if Proposal 4 is approved) and 45,104 shares of series D Preferred Stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7
Approve the issuance of up to 45,104 shares of Series D Preferred Stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
8
Approve the subsequent conversion of up to 45,104 shares of Series D Preferred Stock into up to 82,744,450 shares of common stock in the event of certain transfers (or into 5,516,297 shares of common stock if Proposal 4 is approved).
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
9
Approve the exchange of 18,980 shares of Series B Preferred Stock
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
10
Approve an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation that will permit the United States Department of the Treasury to vote shares of common stock in excess of 10% of Carver's outstanding common stock.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Hampden Bancorp, Inc.
HBNK
40867E107
11/1/2011
9/16/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-Stanley Kowalski, Jr., 02-Mary Ellen Scott, 03-Stuart F. Young, Jr.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
To ratify the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as the company's independent auditors for the year ending June 30, 2011.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Auburn Bancorp Inc.
 
50254101
11/15/2011
9/27/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-M. Kelley Matzen, 02-Allen T. Sterling, 03-Philip R. St. Pierre
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
THE RATIFICATION OF BERRY DUNN AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Osage Bancshares, Inc.
OSBK
68764U106
11/16/2011
10/7/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-Mark A. Formby
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.
PROV
743868101
11/29/2011
10/14/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-Craig G. Blunden, 02-Roy H. Taylor
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON WHETHER AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SHOULD BE HELD EVERY ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS.
Issuer
Yes
1 yr
For
   
 
 
     
4
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
Sate Bancorp, Inc.
STBC
855716106
12/5/2011
10/21/2011
1
APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED AS OF APRIL 28, 2011 BETWEEN VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP AND STATE BANCORP, INC. PURSUANT TO WHICH STATE BANCORP WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF STATE BANCORP BASED ON OR RELATED TO THE MERGER AND THE AGREEMENTS AND UNDERSTANDINGS CONCERNING SUCH COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ON A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT OR VOTE ON OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING.
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
 
 
                     
Alliance Bankshares Corporation
 
18535104
12/7/2011
10/24/2011
1
Directors recommend: A vote for election of the following nominees: 01-Lawrence N. Grant#, 02-Serina Moy#, 03-Robert C. Kovatik, Jr.*
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF YOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR, P.C., AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
RMR ASIA PAC REAL ESTATE FD COM
RIF
76970B101
12/13/2011
10/24/2011
1
TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON SHARES OF RMR ASIA PACIFIC REAL ESTATE FUND ("RAP") IN CONNECTION WITH AN AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION PROVIDING FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF RMR REAL ESTATE INCOME FUND WITH AND INTO RAP.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RAP.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
TO APPROVE A NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT BETWEEN RAP AND RMR ADVISORS, INC.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
Election of Director: John L. Harrington
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
WALGREEN CO.
WAG
931422109
1/11/2012
11/14/2011
1
Election of 11 Directors:
           
 
 
       
1a. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BRAILER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1b. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. DAVIS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1c. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. FOOTE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1d. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK P. FRISSORA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1e. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GINGER L. GRAHAM
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1f. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. MCNALLY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1g. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY M. SCHLICHTING
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1h. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1i. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEJANDRO SILVA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1j. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1k. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. WASSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS WALGREEN CO.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
APPROVAL OF THE WALGREEN CO. 2011 CASH-BASED INCENTIVE PLAN.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
1 yr
For
   
 
 
     
6
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE EQUITY RETENTION POLICY.
Issuer
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
                     
PERPETUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
PFOH
714273109
1/18/2012
11/25/2011
1
Election of 2 Directors:
           
 
 
       
1) JESSE L HENSON 2)  HOBERT H NEISWANDER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CROWE HORWATH LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
HOME FEDERAL BANCORP, INC.
HOME
43710G105
1/24/2012
11/29/2011
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
01- DANIEL L. STEVENS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
02- RICHARD J. NAVARRO
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
03- BRAD J. LITTLE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL OF ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON HOW OFTEN STOCKHOLDERS SHALL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - EVERY ONE, TWO, OR THREE YEARS.
Issuer
Yes
1 yr
For
   
 
 
     
4
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CROWE HORWATH LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
MALVERN FEDERAL BANCORP INC
MLVF
561410101
2/9/2012
12/27/2011
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
01- JOSEPH E. PALMER, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
02- THERESE WOODMAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
03- JOHN B. YERKES, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENTEBEARD LLC AS MALVERN FEDERAL BANCORP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
LIBERTY BANCORP, INC.
LBCP
53017Q102
2/15/2012
12/28/2011
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
01- DANIEL G. O'DELL
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
02- STEVEN K. HAVENS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE LIBERTY BANCORP, INC. 2012 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE SELECTION OF BKD, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
POSCO
PKX
693483109
3/16/2012
12/30/2011
1
APPROVAL OF BALANCE SHEET (STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION), STATEMENTS OF INCOME, AND STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE 44TH FISCAL YEAR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
PARTIAL AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3A1
ELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: HAN, JOON-HO
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3A2
ELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: LEE, YOUNG-SUN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3A3
ELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: LEE, CHANG-HEE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3A4
ELECTION OF OUTSIDE DIRECTOR: JAMES B. BEMOWSKI
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3B1
ELECTION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER: LEE, YOUNG-SUN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3B2
ELECTION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER: LEE, CHANG-HEE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3C1
ELECTION OF INSIDE DIRECTOR: CHUNG, JOON-YANG
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3C2
ELECTION OF INSIDE DIRECTOR: PARK, HAN-YONG
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3C3
ELECTION OF INSIDE DIRECTOR: CHO, NOI-HA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3C4
ELECTION OF INSIDE DIRECTOR: PARK, KI-HONG
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3C5
ELECTION OF INSIDE DIRECTOR: KIM, JOON-SIK
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
APPROVAL OF LIMITS OF TOTAL REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
PAYMENT OF SPECIAL REMUNERATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICES TO THE LATE HONORARY CHAIRMAN PARK, TAE-JOON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
THE CONNECTICUT BANK & TRUST COMPANY
CTBC
207546102
4/3/2012
2/9/2012
1
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2011, BY AND BETWEEN BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP, INC., BERKSHIRE BANK AND THE CONNECTICUT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, CERTAIN COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONNECTICUT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
Issuer
Abstain
Abstain
Abstain
   
 
 
                     
CITIZENS & NORTHERN CORPORATION
CZNC
172922106
4/17/2012
2/21/2012
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
1)  RAYMOND R. MATTIE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) EDWARD H. OWLETT, III
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) JAMES E. TOWNER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) C.H. UPDEGRAFF, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF PARENTEBEARD LLC AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC.
PEG
744573106
4/17/2012
2/17/2012
1A
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ALBERT R. GAMPER, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1B
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: CONRAD K. HARPER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1C
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: WILLIAM V. HICKEY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1D
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: RALPH IZZO
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1E
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1F
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DAVID LILLEY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1G
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS A. RENYI
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1H
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: HAK CHEOL SHIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1I
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: RICHARD J. SWIFT
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
1J
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: SUSAN TOMASKY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
RIVER VALLEY BANCORP
RIVR
768475105
4/18/2012
2/24/2012
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
1) MATTHEW P. FORRESTER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) LONNIE D. COLLINS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BKD, LLP AS AUDITORS FOR RIVER VALLEY BANCORP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
AMERISERV FINANCIAL, INC.
ASRV
03074A102
4/24/2012
3/5/2012
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
1) J. MICHAEL ADAMS, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) MARGARET A. O'MALLEY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) MARK E. PASQUERILLA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) THOMAS C. SLATER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) GLENN L. WILSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF S.R. SNODGRASS AC AS OUR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT OUR BOOKS AND FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012, 2013 AND 2014.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
CFS BANCORP, INC.
CITZ
12525D102
4/24/2012
3/2/2012
1
Election of Directors:
           
 
 
       
1) GENE DIAMOND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) ROBERT R. ROSS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BKD, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CFS BANCORP, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO APPROVE THE 2011 NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
LINN ENERGY, LLC
LINE
536020100
4/24/2012
3/1/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) GEORGE A. ALCORN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) MARK E. ELLIS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) TERRENCE S. JACOBS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) MICHAEL C. LINN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) JOSEPH P. MCCOY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
6) JEFFREY C. SWOVELAND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
WFC
949746101
4/24/2012
2/24/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELAINE L. CHAO
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FEDERICO F. PEÑA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE NAMED EXECUTIVES' COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
     
5
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE FOR CUMULATIVE VOTING IN CONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
Holder
Yes
For
Against
   
 
 
     
6
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO ALLOW STOCKHOLDERS TO NOMINATE DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPANY'S PROXY MATERIALS.
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
     
7
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION AND REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS FOR MORTGAGE SERVICING OPERATIONS.
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
                     
CENTRUE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TRUE
15643B106
4/25/2012
3/1/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) DENNIS J. MCDONNELL
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) JOHN A. SHINKLE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF CROWE HORWATH LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING NARRATIVE DISCLOSURE IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT."
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
SHORE BANCSHARES, INC.
SHBI
825107105
4/25/2012
3/8/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) DAVID J. BATES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) LLOYD L. BEATTY, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) JAMES A. JUDGE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) WILLIAM E. SYLVESTER JR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) W. MOORHEAD VERMILYE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF STEGMAN & COMPANY AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
ADOPT A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
SANOFI ADR
SNY
80105N105
5/4/2012
3/26/2012
1
APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS, DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
APPOINTMENT OF MR. LAURENT ATTAL AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. UWE BICKER AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
6
REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN-RENE FOURTOU AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7
REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. CLAUDIE HAIGNERE AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
8
REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. CAROLE PIWNICA AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
9
REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. KLAUS POHLE AS DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
10
APPOINTMENT OF A STATUTORY AUDITOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
11
APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
12
RATIFICATION OF THE TRANSFER OF THE REGISTERED OFFICE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
13
AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CARRY OUT TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
14
DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUTHORITY TO ALLOT EXISTING OR NEW CONSIDERATION-FREE SHARES TO SOME OR ALL SALARIED EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE GROUP
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
15
POWERS FOR FORMALITIES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
JNJ
478160104
4/26/2012
2/28/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1a. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1b. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1c. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN E.L. DAVIS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1d. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEX GORSKY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1e. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1f. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1g. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1h. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1i. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1j. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1k. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1l. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
1m. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2012 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
     
6
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BINDING VOTE ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
     
7
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADOPTING NON-ANIMAL METHODS FOR TRAINING
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
                     
BCB BANCORP, INC.
BCBP
055298103
4/26/2012
3/1/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) THOMAS COUGHLIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) JOSEPH LYGA
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) ALEXANDER PASIECHNIK
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) SPENCER B. ROBBINS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) GARY S. STETZ
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENTEBEARD LLC AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING VOTE WITH RESPECT TO THE FREQUENCY OF VOTING ON THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
1 yr
For
   
 
 
                     
EVANS BANCORP, INC.
EVBN
29911Q208
4/26/2012
3/9/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) ROBERT G. MILLER, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) JOHN R. O'BRIEN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) MICHAEL J. ROGERS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
AMENDMENT TO 2009 LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM 210,000 TO 510,000.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS EVANS BANCORP, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
COHEN & STEERS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC  
UTF
19248A109
4/26/2012
2/21/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) GEORGE GROSSMAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) ROBERT H. STEERS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) C. EDWARD WARD JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
GREAT FLORIDA BANK
GFLBB
390528206
4/26/2012
2/24/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) KENNETH R. BERNSTEIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) M. MEHDI GHOMESHI
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) DARYL L. JONES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) LESLIE V. PANTIN, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) NEAL A. ROTH
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
6) DONALD D. SLESNICK, II
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BANK'S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK FROM 80,000,000 SHARES TO 330,000,000 SHARES, AND THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK FROM 20,000,000 SHARES TO 80,000,000 SHARES.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
PENGROWTH ENERGY CORPORATION
PGH
70706P104
5/2/2012
3/26/2012
1
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) DEREK W. EVANS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) JOHN B. ZAOZIRNY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) THOMAS A. CUMMING
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) WAYNE K. FOO
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) JAMES D. MCFARLAND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
6) MICHAEL S. PARRETT
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
7) A. TERENCE POOLE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
8) D. MICHAEL G. STEWART
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
PACIFIC CONTINENTAL CORPORATION
PCBK
69412V108
4/30/2012
3/16/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) ROBERT A. BALLIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) MICHAEL S. HOLCOMB
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) DONALD G. MONTGOMERY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) HAL M. BROWN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) MICHAEL D. HOLZGANG
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
6) JOHN H. RICKMAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
7) MICHAEL E. HEIJER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
8) DONALD L. KRAHMER, JR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
TO CONSIDER AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
TO VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK OPTION AND EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MOSS ADAMS LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
REPUBLIC FIRST BANCORP, INC.
FRBK
760416107
5/1/2012
3/21/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) ROBERT J. COLEMAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) HARRIS WILDSTEIN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PARENTEBEARD LLC AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
HFWA
42722X106
5/2/2012
3/5/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) GARY B. CHRISTENSEN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) JOHN A. CLEES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) KIMBERLY T. ELLWANGER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) PHILIP S. WEIGAND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF CROWE HORWATH LLP AS HERITAGE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
                     
RMR Real Estate Fund
RIF
76970B101
4/10/2012
2/16/2012
1
To elect one Class II Trustee to our Board. For preferred shareholders only. Nominee: Adam D. Portnoy.
Issuer
No
N/A
N/A
   
 
 
     
2
To elect one Class II Trustee to our Board. For common and preferred shareholders. Nominee: Jeffrey P. Somers
Issuer
No
N/A
N/A
   
 
 
                     
Hampshire First Bank
HFBN
408853109
4/10/2012
2/24/2012
1
To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve and adopt the agreement and plan of merger by and among NBT Bancorp inc., NBT Banks, N.A. and Hampshire First Bank, dated as of November 16, 2011, and the transactions contemplated by the agreement and plan of merger.
Issuer
No
N/A
N/A
   
 
 
     
2
To adjourn, postpone or continue the special meeting, if necessary, to solicit additional proxies in favor of the approval of the agreement and plan of merger or otherwise.
Issuer
No
N/A
N/A
   
 
 
                     
SCANA CORPORATION
SCG
80589M102
5/3/2012
3/5/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) JAMES A. BENNETT
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) LYNNE M. MILLER
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) JAMES W. ROQUEMORE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) MACEO K. SLOAN
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPEAL OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Holder
Yes
For
Against
   
 
 
                     
TOTAL S.A.
TOT
89151E109
5/11/2012
4/3/2012
1
APPROVAL OF PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED DECEMBER 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DATED DECEMBER 31, 2011
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
3
ALLOCATION OF EARNINGS, DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE IN SHARES OF THE COMPANY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
5
RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHRISTOPHE DE MARGERIE AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
6
RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PATRICK ARTUS AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
7
RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERTRAND COLLOMB AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
8
RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MS. ANNE LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
9
RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHEL PEBEREAU AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
10
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. GERARD LAMARCHE AS A DIRECTOR TO SUCCEED A DIRECTOR WHO HAS RESIGNED
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
11
APPOINTMENT OF MS. ANNE-MARIE IDRAC AS A DIRECTOR
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
12
COMMITMENTS UNDER ARTICLE L. 225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
13
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL BY ISSUING COMMON SHARES OR ANY SECURITIES PROVIDING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, WHILE MAINTAINING SHAREHOLDERS' PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, OR BY CAPITALIZING PREMIUMS, RESERVES, SURPLUSES OR OTHER LINE ITEMS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
14
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL BY ISSUING COMMON SHARES OR ANY SECURITIES PROVIDING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
15
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED, IN THE EVENT OF SURPLUS DEMAND IN CASE OF INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
16
DELEGATION OF POWERS GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL BY ISSUING COMMON SHARES OR ANY SECURITIES PROVIDING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, IN PAYMENT OF SECURITIES THAT WOULD BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE COMPANY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
17
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL UNDER THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLES L. 3332-18 AND FOLLOWING OF THE FRENCH LABOUR CODE
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
18
DELEGATION OF POWERS GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL RESERVED FOR CATEGORIES OF BENEFICIARIES IN A TRANSACTION RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
19
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE CAPITAL BY CANCELLING SHARES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
A
THE FIRST IS INTENDED TO FILL IN THE INFORMATION LISTED IN THE REGISTRATION DOCUMENT WITH BENCHMARKS TO COMPARE THE COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WITH VARIOUS COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEES
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
     
B
THE OTHER CONCERNS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOYALTY DIVIDEND FOR SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING REGISTERED SHARES FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS
Holder
Yes
Against
For
   
 
 
                     
XENITH BANKSHARES, INC.
XBKS
98410X105
5/3/2012
3/14/2012
1
Election of directors. Nominees:
           
 
 
       
1) LARRY L. FELTON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
2) PALMER P. GARSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
3) PATRICK D. HANLEY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
4) PETER C. JACKSON
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
5) BRIAN D. JONES
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
6) T. GAYLON LAYFIELD, III
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
7) MICHAEL A. MANCUSI
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
8) MALCOLM S. MCDONALD
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
9) ROBERT J. MERRICK
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
10) SCOTT A. REED
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
11) MARK B. SISISKY
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
       
12) JAMES E. TURNER, JR.
Issuer
Yes
For
For
   
 
 
     
2
THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE XENITH BANKSHARES, INC. 2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
Issuer
Yes
For
For