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: 811-10201
The Appleton Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
303 Broadway, Suite 900, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
James I Ladge, 45 Milk Street, Eight Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513)878-4000
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
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 (17CFR 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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Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
Proxy Voting Record
Meeting Date Range: 01-Jul-2008 To 30-Jun-2009 | ||||||||||
Selected Accounts |
ORACLE CORPORATION | ||||||||||
Security: | 68389X105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | ORCL | Meeting Date: | 10-Oct-2008 | |||||||
ISIN | US68389X1054 | Vote Deadline Date: | 09-Oct-2008 | |||||||
Agenda | 932949033 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 22084 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 07-Oct-2008 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | JEFFREY O. HENLEY | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | LAWRENCE J. ELLISON | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | DONALD L. LUCAS | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
4 | MICHAEL J. BOSKIN | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
5 | JACK F. KEMP | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
6 | JEFFREY S. BERG | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
7 | SAFRA A. CATZ | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
8 | HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
9 | H. RAYMOND BINGHAM | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
10 | CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
11 | NAOMI O. SELIGMAN | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
12 | GEORGE H. CONRADES | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
13 | BRUCE R. CHIZEN | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. | For | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2009. | For | 12500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Against | 0 | 12500 | 0 | 0 |
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | ||||||||||
Security: | 742718109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | PG | Meeting Date: | 14-Oct-2008 | |||||||
ISIN | US7427181091 | Vote Deadline Date: | 13-Oct-2008 | |||||||
Agenda | 932946556 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 75444 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 08-Oct-2008 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | KENNETH I. CHENAULT | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | SCOTT D. COOK | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | RAJAT K. GUPTA | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
4 | A.G. LAFLEY | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
5 | CHARLES R. LEE | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
6 | LYNN M. MARTIN | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
7 | W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
8 | JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
9 | RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
10 | MARGARET C. WHITMAN | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
11 | PATRICIA A. WOERTZ | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
12 | ERNESTO ZEDILLO | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | For | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | AMEND COMPANY'S AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING | For | 4987 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ROTATE SITE OF ANNUAL MEETING | Against | 0 | 4987 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Against | 0 | 4987 | 0 | 0 |
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||||||
Security: | 17275R102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | CSCO | Meeting Date: | 13-Nov-2008 | |||||||
ISIN | US17275R1023 | Vote Deadline Date: | 12-Nov-2008 | |||||||
Agenda | 932954729 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 70543 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 10-Nov-2008 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
13 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 25, 2009. | For | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
14 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS. | Against | 0 | 10000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
15 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Against | 0 | 10000 | 0 | 0 |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION | ||||||||||
Security: | 594918104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | MSFT | Meeting Date: | 19-Nov-2008 | |||||||
ISIN | US5949181045 | Vote Deadline Date: | 18-Nov-2008 | |||||||
Agenda | 932960013 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 56660 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 19-Nov-2008 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. | For | 6000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
13 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON INTERNET CENSORSHIP. | Against | 0 | 6000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
14 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS. | Against | 0 | 6000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
15 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. | Against | 0 | 6000 | 0 | 0 |
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TRANSOCEAN INC | ||||||||||
Security: | G90073100 | Meeting Type: | Special | |||||||
Ticker: | RIG | Meeting Date: | 08-Dec-2008 | |||||||
ISIN | KYG900731004 | Vote Deadline Date: | 05-Dec-2008 | |||||||
Agenda | 932973173 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 12707 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 05-Dec-2008 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | APPROVAL OF THE MERGER TRANSACTION TO BE EFFECTED BY THE SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX B. | For | 2200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER TRANSACTION. | For | 2200 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY | ||||||||||
Security: | 075887109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | BDX | Meeting Date: | 03-Feb-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US0758871091 | Vote Deadline Date: | 02-Feb-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 932987007 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 36294 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 08-Jan-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | C.M. FRASER-LIGGETT | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | E.J. LUDWIG | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | W.J. OVERLOCK, JR. | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
4 | B.L. SCOTT | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | AMENDMENT TO BD'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE GOALS. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. | Against | 0 | 4000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Against | 0 | 4000 | 0 | 0 |
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APPLE INC. | ||||||||||
Security: | 037833100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | AAPL | Meeting Date: | 25-Feb-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US0378331005 | Vote Deadline Date: | 24-Feb-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 932989760 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 25379 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 25-Feb-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | MILLARD S. DREXLER | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | ALBERT A. GORE, JR. | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
4 | STEVEN P. JOBS | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
5 | ANDREA JUNG | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
6 | A.D. LEVINSON, PH.D. | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
7 | ERIC E. SCHMIDT, PH.D. | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
8 | JEROME B. YORK | 1550 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. | Against | 0 | 1550 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. | Against | 0 | 1550 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. | Against | 0 | 1550 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING. | Against | 0 | 1550 | 0 | 0 |
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DEERE & COMPANY | ||||||||||
Security: | 244199105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | DE | Meeting Date: | 25-Feb-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US2441991054 | Vote Deadline Date: | 24-Feb-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 932992185 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 12842 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 25-Feb-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAYTON M. JONES | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. PATRICK | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009 | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | For | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Against | 0 | 3300 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - SEPARATION OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN RESPONSIBILITIES | Against | 3300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | ||||||||||
Security: | 254687106 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | DIS | Meeting Date: | 10-Mar-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US2546871060 | Vote Deadline Date: | 09-Mar-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 932990559 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 90226 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 25-Feb-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
13 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSE-COOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009. | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
14 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
15 | TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN. | For | 8000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
16 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTING. | Against | 0 | 8000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
17 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS. | Against | 0 | 8000 | 0 | 0 | ||||
18 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Against | 0 | 8000 | 0 | 0 |
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.) | ||||||||||
Security: | 806857108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | SLB | Meeting Date: | 08-Apr-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | AN8068571086 | Vote Deadline Date: | 07-Apr-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 933013865 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 38765 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 30-Mar-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | P. CAMUS | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | J.S. GORELICK | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | A. GOULD | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
4 | T. ISAAC | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
5 | N. KUDRYAVTSEV | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
6 | A. LAJOUS | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
7 | M.E. MARKS | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
8 | L.R. REIF | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
9 | T.I. SANDVOLD | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
10 | H. SEYDOUX | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
11 | L.G. STUNTZ | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND APPROVE OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS. | For | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | PROPOSAL REGARDING A STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Against | 0 | 3500 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | For | 3500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||
Security: | 74144T108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | TROW | Meeting Date: | 08-Apr-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US74144T1088 | Vote Deadline Date: | 07-Apr-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 933001961 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 43690 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 30-Mar-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009. | For | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AMETEK INC NEW | ||||||||||
Security: | 031100100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | AME | Meeting Date: | 21-Apr-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US0311001004 | Vote Deadline Date: | 20-Apr-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 933012267 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 53226 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 14-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | ||||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | ||||||||
1 | JAMES R. MALONE | 6850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | ELIZABETH R. VARET | 6850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
3 | DENNIS K. WILLIAMS | 6850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
2 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009. | For | 6850 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES | ||||||||||
Security: | 002824100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | |||||||
Ticker: | ABT | Meeting Date: | 24-Apr-2009 | |||||||
ISIN | US0028241000 | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-Apr-2009 | |||||||
Agenda | 933012293 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 13628 | ||||||
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | R.J. ALPERN | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | R.S. AUSTIN | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | W.M. DALEY | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | W.J. FARRELL | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | H.L. FULLER | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | W.A. OSBORN | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | D.A.L. OWEN | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | W.A. REYNOLDS | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | R.S. ROBERTS | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | S.C. SCOTT III | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | W.D. SMITHBURG | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | G.F. TILTON | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
13 | M.D. WHITE | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM | For | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR NON-U.S. EMPLOYEES | For | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
4 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS | For | 3400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
5 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANIMAL TESTING | Against | 0 | 3400 | 0 | 0 | |||
6 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES | Against | 0 | 3400 | 0 | 0 | |||
7 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE | Against | 0 | 3400 | 0 | 0 |
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KELLOGG COMPANY | |||||||||
Security: | 487836108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | K | Meeting Date: | 24-Apr-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US4878361082 | Vote Deadline Date: | 23-Apr-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933005072 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 8957 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | JOHN T. DILLON | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | JAMES M. JENNESS | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | DONALD R. KNAUSS | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | ROBERT A. STEELE | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KELLOGG'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009 | For | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 LONG- TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | For | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
4 | APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 NON- EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN | For | 4850 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
5 | ENACT A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Against | 0 | 4850 | 0 | 0 | |||
6 | ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY | Against | 0 | 4850 | 0 | 0 |
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. | |||||||||
Security: | 459200101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | IBM | Meeting Date: | 28-Apr-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US4592001014 | Vote Deadline Date: | 27-Apr-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933008725 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 29752 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J.P. BELDA | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BLACK | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. BRODY | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.L. ESKEW | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.A. JACKSON | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. NISHIMURO | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. OWENS | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.J. PALMISANO | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.E. SPERO | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. TAUREL | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ZAMBRANO | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE TERMS FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVES PURSUANT TO SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE | For | 2675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING | Against | 0 | 2675 | 0 | 0 |
16 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND PENSION INCOME | Against | 0 | 2675 | 0 | 0 |
17 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Against | 0 | 2675 | 0 | 0 |
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PRAXAIR, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 74005P104 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | PX | Meeting Date: | 28-Apr-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US74005P1049 | Vote Deadline Date: | 27-Apr-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933012584 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 37276 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 23-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | STEPHEN F. ANGEL | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | NANCE K. DICCIANI | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | EDWARD G. GALANTE | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | CLAIRE W. GARGALLI | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | IRA D. HALL | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | RAYMOND W. LEBOEUF | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | LARRY D. MCVAY | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | WAYNE T. SMITH | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | H. MITCHELL WATSON, JR. | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | ROBERT L. WOOD | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2009 PRAXAIR, INC. LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. | For | 3900 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 071813109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | BAX | Meeting Date: | 05-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US0718131099 | Vote Deadline Date: | 04-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933016974 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 7488 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 29-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. BOOMER | For | 4675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. GAVIN III, M.D., PH.D. | For | 4675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN | For | 4675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.J. STORM | For | 4675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | For | 4675 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL TESTING | Against | 0 | 4675 | 0 | 0 |
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 375558103 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | GILD | Meeting Date: | 06-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US3755581036 | Vote Deadline Date: | 05-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933024248 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 49364 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 29-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | PAUL BERG | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | JOHN F. COGAN | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | JAMES M. DENNY | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | CARLA A. HILLS | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | JOHN W. MADIGAN | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | JOHN C. MARTIN | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | GORDON E. MOORE | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | NICHOLAS G. MOORE | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | RICHARD J. WHITLEY | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | GAYLE E. WILSON | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009. | For | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 6200 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PEPSICO, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 713448108 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | PEP | Meeting Date: | 06-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US7134481081 | Vote Deadline Date: | 05-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933014906 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 50906 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 29-Apr-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | APPROVAL OF PEPSICO, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN | For | 3285 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 59) | Against | 0 | 3285 | 0 | 0 |
17 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 61) | Against | 0 | 3285 | 0 | 0 |
18 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 63) | Against | 0 | 3285 | 0 | 0 |
19 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION (PROXY STATEMENT P. 64) | Against | 0 | 3285 | 0 | 0 |
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SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 832110100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | SII | Meeting Date: | 12-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US8321101003 | Vote Deadline Date: | 11-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933061436 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 6860 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 12-May-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | ROBERT KELLEY | 4400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | L.R. LANDIM MACHADO | 4400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | DOUG ROCK | 4400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | For | 4400 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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ANSYS, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 03662Q105 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | ANSS | Meeting Date: | 14-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US03662Q1058 | Vote Deadline Date: | 13-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933027092 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 73866 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 12-May-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | PETER J. SMITH | 8500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | BRADFORD C. MORLEY | 8500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | PATRICK J. ZILVITIS | 8500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | For | 8500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD. | |||||||||
Security: | H8817H100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | RIG | Meeting Date: | 15-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | CH0048265513 | Vote Deadline Date: | 14-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933083759 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 11221 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 12-May-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED 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. | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09 | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: ROBERT L. LONG | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A TWO- YEAR TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
11 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN 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 | For | 2750 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION | |||||||||
Security: | 032095101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | APH | Meeting Date: | 20-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US0320951017 | Vote Deadline Date: | 19-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933071196 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 25201 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 12-May-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | EDWARD G. JEPSEN | 7150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | JOHN R. LORD | 7150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY. | For | 7150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 AMPHENOL EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 7150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
4 | RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK PURCHASE AND OPTION PLAN FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF AMPHENOL AND SUBSIDIARIES. | For | 7150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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EXPRESS SCRIPTS, INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 302182100 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | ESRX | Meeting Date: | 27-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US3021821000 | Vote Deadline Date: | 26-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933053035 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 20561 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 01-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | GARY G. BENANAV | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | FRANK J. BORELLI | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | MAURA C. BREEN | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | NICHOLAS J. LAHOWCHIC | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | THOMAS P. MAC MAHON | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | FRANK MERGENTHALER | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | WOODROW A. MYERS, JR., | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | JOHN O. PARKER, JR. | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | GEORGE PAZ | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | SAMUEL K. SKINNER | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | SEYMOUR STERNBERG | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | BARRETT A. TOAN | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009. | For | 4300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | |||||||||
Security: | 30231G102 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | XOM | Meeting Date: | 27-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US30231G1022 | Vote Deadline Date: | 26-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933046965 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 101137 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 01-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | M.J. BOSKIN | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | L.R. FAULKNER | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | K.C. FRAZIER | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | W.W. GEORGE | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | R.C. KING | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | M.C. NELSON | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | S.J. PALMISANO | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | S.S REINEMUND | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | R.W. TILLERSON | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | E.E. WHITACRE, JR. | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 50) | For | 4025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 51) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
4 | SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 53) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
5 | INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 54) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
6 | BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 55) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
7 | SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 57) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
8 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 59) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
9 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 60) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
10 | AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 62) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
11 | GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 63) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
12 | CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 65) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 | |||
13 | RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 66) | Against | 0 | 4025 | 0 | 0 |
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | |||||||||
Security: | 580135101 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | MCD | Meeting Date: | 27-May-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US5801351017 | Vote Deadline Date: | 26-May-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933053124 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 60034 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 01-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. ECKERT | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEANNE P. JACKSON | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW J. MCKENNA | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009. | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE MCDONALD'S CORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 OMNIBUS STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN. | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | APPROVAL OF MCDONALD'S CORPORATION 2009 CASH INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 5475 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Against | 0 | 5475 | 0 | 0 |
9 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE USE OF CAGE-FREE EGGS. | Against | 0 | 5475 | 0 | 0 |
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ACTIVISION BLIZZARD INC | |||||||||
Security: | 00507V109 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | ATVI | Meeting Date: | 05-Jun-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US00507V1098 | Vote Deadline Date: | 04-Jun-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933066842 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 148454 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 01-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | PHILIPPE G. H. CAPRON | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ROBERT J. CORTI | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | FREDERIC R. CREPIN | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | BRIAN G. KELLY | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | ROBERT A. KOTICK | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | JEAN-BERNARD LEVY | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | ROBERT J. MORGADO | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | DOUGLAS P. MORRIS | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | STEPHANE ROUSSEL | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | RICHARD SARNOFF | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | REGIS TURRINI | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 16150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. | |||||||||
Security: | 35671D857 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | FCX | Meeting Date: | 11-Jun-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US35671D8570 | Vote Deadline Date: | 10-Jun-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933071754 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 44268 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 10-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action | |||
1 | DIRECTOR | For | |||||||
1 | RICHARD C. ADKERSON | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
3 | ROBERT A. DAY | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
4 | GERALD J. FORD | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
5 | H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
6 | J. BENNETT JOHNSTON | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
7 | CHARLES C. KRULAK | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
8 | BOBBY LEE LACKEY | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
9 | JON C. MADONNA | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
10 | DUSTAN E. MCCOY | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
11 | GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
12 | JAMES R. MOFFETT | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
13 | B. M. RANKIN, JR. | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
14 | J. STAPLETON ROY | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
15 | STEPHEN H. SIEGELE | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
16 | J. TAYLOR WHARTON | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. | For | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
3 | APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2009 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. | For | 5100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
4 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Against | 0 | 5100 | 0 | 0 |
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Proxy Voting Record
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | |||||||||
Security: | 881624209 | Meeting Type: | Annual | ||||||
Ticker: | TEVA | Meeting Date: | 22-Jun-2009 | ||||||
ISIN | US8816242098 | Vote Deadline Date: | 11-Jun-2009 | ||||||
Agenda | 933094384 | Management | Total Ballot Shares: | 37091 | |||||
Last Vote Date: | 10-Jun-2009 |
Item | Proposal | Recommendation | For | Against | Abstain | Take No Action |
1 | TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CASH DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, WHICH WAS PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND AGGREGATED NIS 1.95 (APPROXIMATELY US$0.525, ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE EXCHANGE RATES) PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADS), BE DECLARED FINAL. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. PHILLIP FROST | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER ABRAVANEL | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. ELON KOHLBERG | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. YITZHAK PETERBURG | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EREZ VIGODMAN | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | TO APPOINT KESSELMAN & KESSELMAN, A MEMBER OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM UNTIL THE 2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR COMPENSATION PROVIDED SUCH COMPENSATION IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. | For | 4000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
(Registrant): The Appleton Funds
By (Signatures and Title):
/s/ James I. Ladge
James I. Ladge, PresidentDate: August 17, 2009
By (Signatures and Title):
/s/ James I. Ladge
James I. Ladge, Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 17, 2009
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.