UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-08501
The Boyle Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
37 Cordele Road, Newark, DE 19711
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Michael J. Boyle
Boyle Management and Research, Inc.
37 Cordele Road, Newark, DE 19711
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 693-0800
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2004
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the 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 notes.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:
(a).
The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b).
The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c).
The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security;
(d).
The shareholder meeting date;
(e).
A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f).
Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h).
How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
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Issuer: Chico’s FAS Ticker Symbol: CHS CUSIP: 168615102 Date: May 27, 2003
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: Chico’s FAS Ticker Symbol: CHS CUSIP: 168615102 Date: June 22, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors Issuer For With
2
Approve Stock Option Plan
Issuer For With
3
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For With
4
Amend Articles of Incorporation
Issuer For With
Issuer: PMC Sierra Ticker Symbol: PMCS CUSIP: 69344F106 Date: May 15, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1 Recommended Directors
Issuer
For With
2
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: Andrex Ticker Symbol: ADRX CUSIP: 34553107 Date: June 4, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Amend Articles of Incorporation
Issuer
For
With
3
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: Celgene Ticker Symbol: CELG CUSIP: 151020104 Date: June 16, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Amend Articles of Incorporation
Issuer
For
With
3
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: SBC Communications Ticker Symbol: SBC CUSIP: 78387G103 Date: April 30, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Appoint Auditors
Issuer For
With
3
Amend By Laws
Issuer
For
With
4
Shareholder Proposal A
Shareholder Against
With
5
Shareholder Proposal B
Shareholder
Against
With
Issuer: U.S. Steel Ticker Symbol: X CUSIP: 912909108 Date: April 27, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: Juniper Networks Ticker Symbol: JNPR CUSIP: 48203R104 Date: April 16, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Approve Stock Swap In Netscreen Merger
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: ITT Educational Services Ticker Symbol: ESI CUSIP: 45068B109 Date: May 4, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Amend Certificate of Incorporation
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: General Motors Ticker Symbol: GM CUSIP: 370442105 Date: June 2, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
3
Eliminate Awarding, Repricing, etc. Options Shareholder Against
With
4
Eliminate Options
Shareholder Against
With
5
Require Separate Chairman
Shareholder Against
With
6
Report on Greenhouse Gas
Shareholder Against
With
7
Approve Golden Parachutes
Shareholder Against
With
8
Require Stock Retention
Shareholder Against
With
Issuer: Patterson-UTI Energy Ticker Symbol: PTEN CUSIP: 703481101 Date: June 29, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Amend Certificate of Incorporation
Issuer
For
With
3
Re-approve Criteria for LT Incentives
Issuer
For
With
4
Approve Long-Term Incentive Plan
Issuer
For
With
5
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
Issuer: Tradestation Group Ticker Symbol: TRAD CUSIP: 89267P105 Date: June 30, 2004
Proposal No. Proposal Author Vote With Management
1
Recommended Directors
Issuer
For
With
2
Appoint Auditors
Issuer
For
With
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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.
By /s/Michael J. Boyle
Michael J. Boyle
President and CEO
Date August 30, 2004
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.
By /s/Joanne E. Boyle
Joanne E. Boyle
Chief Financial Officer
Date August 30, 2004
