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.
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
(i). Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
Account Name: BIRMIWAL OASIS FUND |
Custodian Name: U.S. BANK, N.A. |
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WIPRO LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | WIT | Meeting Date: | 7/17/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 97651M109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approval of audited balance sheet, profit and loss account, and reports | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
of directors and auditors. | | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Approval of interim dividend and final dividend on equity shares. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approval to reappoint auditor. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Appoint a director to replace Mr. A. S. Ganguly who retires by rotation | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. | | | | | | | | |
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5. Appoint a director to replace Mr. PM Sinha who retires by rotation | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
and being eligible offers himself for reappointment. | | | | | | | | |
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6. Approval of appointment of Mr. SC Senapaty as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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7. Approval of appointment of Mr. GS Paranjpe as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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8. Approval of appointment of Mr. S Vaswani as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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9. Approval of amendment to Articles of Association for increase | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
in number of directors. | | | | | | | | | | |
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TATA MOTORS LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | TTM | Meeting Date: | 7/24/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 876568502 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approval of audited balance sheet, profit and loss account, and reports | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
of directors and auditors. | | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Approval of declaration of dividend. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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3. Appoint a director to replace Mr. Ratan N. Tata who retires by rotation | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
and is eligible for reappointment. | | | | | | | | | |
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4. Appoint a director to replace Mr. Gopalakrishnan who retires by | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
rotation and is eligible for reappointment. | | | | | | | | | |
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5. Approval to reappoint auditor. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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6. Appointment of Mr. RA Mashelkar as director. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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7. Commision to non-whole-time directors. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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8. Revision of terms of remuneration of Mr. R Kant, managing director. | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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9. Increase in the authorized share capital and alteration of capital | ** | | CONSENT | | ** | | ISSUER |
clause in the Memorandum of Association. | | | | | | | | | |
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10. Alteration of the Articles of Association. | | | ** | | CONSENT | | ** | | ISSUER |
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11. Raising of ling term resources. | | | ** | | CONSENT | | ** | | ISSUER |
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12. Increase in borrowing limits. | | | ** | | CONSENT | | ** | | ISSUER |
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13. Creation of Charges | | | | ** | | CONSENT | | ** | | ISSUER |
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ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ALY | Meeting Date: | 8/14/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 019645506 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve issuance of Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc's to stockholders of | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
Bronco Drilling Company in connection of latter's merger with and into | | | | | | | |
Elway Merger Sub, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allis-Chalmers, | | | | | | | |
as set in agreement and plan of merger. | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Approve adjournment of special meeting if needed to solicit proxies | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
in favor of foregoing proposal. | | | | | | | | | |
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SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SAY | Meeting Date: | 8/26/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 804098101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1A. Approval of audited balance sheet. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1B. Approval of audited profit and loss account. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1C. Approval of auditor's report. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1D. Approval of director's report. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approval of dividend on equity shares. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approval to reappoint Mr. R Rao as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approval to reappoint Mr. VK Dham as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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5. Approval of auditors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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6. Resolved that Mr. BR Raju be reppointed as chairman and | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
director for a further period of five years. | | | | | | | | | |
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7. Resolved that Mr. B Rama Raju be reppointed as managing | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
director for a further period of five years. | | | | | | | | | |
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8. Approval of payment of remuneration of directors. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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TRINA SOLAR LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | TSL | Meeting Date: | 8/29/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 89628E104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approval of resolution in Paragraph 1 of the Notice of Annual | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
General Meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Approval of resolution in Paragraph 2 of the Notice of Annual | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
General Meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Approval of resolution in Paragraph 3 of the Notice of Annual | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
General Meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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4. Approval of resolution in Paragraph 4 of the Notice of Annual | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
General Meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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5. Approval of resolution in Paragraph 5 of the Notice of Annual | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
General Meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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SINOVAC BIOTECH LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SVA | Meeting Date: | 9/4/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | P8696W104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve audited financial statements and auditor's report. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2.Reappoint auditors and fix their remuneration. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Amend company's by-laws to lower quorum of shareholder's | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
meeting, and that by-laws may be amended by special resolutions. | | �� | | | | | | | |
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WNS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | WNS | Meeting Date: | 9/15/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 92932M101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Annual audited accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2.Reappoint auditors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Auditor's remuneration. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4.Re-election of Mr. R Shah as director. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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5.Re-election of Mr. Bhargava as director. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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6. Director's remuneration. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY PARTNERS INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | NOA | Meeting Date: | 9/15/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 656844107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Appoint auditors and their remuneration. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | OVTI | Meeting Date: | 9/25/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 682128103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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BLUE COAT SYSTEMS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | BCSI | Meeting Date: | 10/2/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 09534T508 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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RUBY TUESDAY, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | RT | Meeting Date: | 10/8/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 781182100 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve amendment to stock incentive and deferred compensation | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
plan for directors. | | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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FUQI INTERNATIONAL,INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | FUQI | Meeting Date: | 10/10/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 36102A207 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ANGO | Meeting Date: | 10/21/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 03475V101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Amend stock and incentive plan to increase number of common stock. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Amend employess stock purchase plan to increase | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
aggregate number of common stock. | | | | | | | | | |
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SOLARFUN POWER HOLDINGS CO. LTD. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SOLF | Meeting Date: | 10/29/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 83415U108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Reappoint Dr. P Comberg and Mr. JH Splunter as directors for a | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
three year contract. To reappoint Mr. Z Gao as interim director. | | | | | | | |
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2. Approve amendment to equity incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratification of auditors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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THE FIRST MARBLEHEAD CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | FMD | Meeting Date: | 11/8/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 320771108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratification of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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GUSHAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | GU | Meeting Date: | 11/10/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 40330W106 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Re-election of Mr. Kang Nam Chu as director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2.Re-election of Mr. D Zhang as director. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Reappoint auditor. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approve annual report including audited financial statements. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | MSFT | Meeting Date: | 11/19/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 594918104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1-9. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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10. Approval of terms of performance criteria under the executive | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
officer incentive plan. | | | | | | | | | | |
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11. Approve amendment to stock option plan for non-employee directors. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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12. Ratify auditors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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13. Shareholder proposal - adoption of policies on internet censorship. | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | SHAREHOLDER |
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14. Shareholder proposal - establish board committee on human rights. | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | SHAREHOLDER |
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15. Shareholder proposal - disclosure of charitable contributions. | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | SHAREHOLDER |
CHINA DIGITAL TV HLDG CO | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | STV | Meeting Date: | 11/20/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 16938G107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Re-election of Zengxiang Lu for a new three term director. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Re-election of Jianhua Zhu for a new three term director. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ALY | Meeting Date: | 12/4/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 019645506 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve accountants. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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AMERICAN ORIENTAL BIOENGINEERING, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | AOB | Meeting Date: | 12/5/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 028731107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve auditors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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QIAO XING UNIVERSAL TELEPHONE, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | XING | Meeting Date: | 12/12/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | G7303A109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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THE9 LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | NCTY | Meeting Date: | 12/16/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 88337K104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve resolution to repurchase company's own shares. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve resolution regarding company's prospecive repurchase | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
of up to $50 million of its own shares. | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Approve resolution to amend articles of association. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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NOAH EDUCATION HOLDINGS LTD. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | NED | Meeting Date: | 12/18/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 65487R303 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Ratify company's repurchases of its own shares. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Declare cash dividend. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approve to amend articles of association. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approve amendment to 2007 share incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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5. Approve adoption of 2008 share incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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6. Approve financial staements. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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QIAO XING MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | QXM | Meeting Date: | 12/19/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | G73031109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Fix number of directors to five. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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5. Authorize board to fix remuneration of directors. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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6. Approve audited financial statements and auditor's and director's | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
reports. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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VISIONCHINA MEDIA INC | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | VISN | Meeting Date: | 12/22/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 92833U103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Ratify company's share repurchases plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve amendment to share incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LTD | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ZNH | Meeting Date: | 12/29/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 169409109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve to amend articles of association. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve to amend procedural rules of shareholder's | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
general meeting. | | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Approve to amend procedural rules of board of directors. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approve appointment of Mr. LB Heng as executive director. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CERAGON NETWORKS LTD. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CRNT | Meeting Date: | 12/31/2008 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | M22013102 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve grant options to directors except external directors. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approve company's liability insurance policy for directors and officers. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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LUNDIN MINING CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | LUNMF | Meeting Date: | 1/26/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 550372106 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve resolution as set in the Appendix A to the circular. | FOR | | AGAINST | | AGAINST | | ISSUER |
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WNS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | WNS | Meeting Date: | 2/13/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 92932M101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Subjec to Jersey Financial Services, approve company's | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
amended incentive award plan. | | | | | | | | | |
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LTD | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ZNH | Meeting Date: | 2/18/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 169409109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Consider the conditions of the non-public issue of A shares | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
and the non-public issue oh H shares. | | | | | | | | | |
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2. Consider following items for non-public issue of A and H shares. | | | | | | | |
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2.1 type of shares issued and par value. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.2 issue mechanism and subscription methdos. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.3 targeted subscribers and relationship to company. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.4 price determination date. | | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.5 issue price. | | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.6 number of shares issued. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.7 adjustment to number of shares issued and issue price. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.8 restriction of selling of securities. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.9 place of listing. | | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.10 use of proceeds. | | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.11 arrangement for the distribution of profits accumulated before the | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
non-public issue of shares. | | | | | | | | | | |
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2.12 Proposal of non-public issue of A shares. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2.13 validity period of this resolution. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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3. Consider A and H shares subscription agreement. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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4. Consider consequential amendents in the articles of association as a | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
result of non-public issue of A and H shares. | | | | | | | | | |
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5. Consider proposed amendments to articles of association as a result | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
of proposed means of receipt of corporate communication. | | | | | | | | |
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6. Consider amendments to procedural rules of shareholder's general | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
meeting as a result of proposed means of receipt of corporate | | | | | | | |
communication. | | | | | | | | | | |
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7. Consider report on use of funds raised in previous fund raising | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
procedures. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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8. Consider feasibility study report on funds raised from the issue | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
of non-public A and H shares. | | | | | | | | | |
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9. Consider waiver from making mandatory general offer to independent | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
shareholders of China Southern Holding Ltd and Nan Lung Holding Ltd. | | | | | | | |
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10. Consider that Board is authorized with full power to deal with | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
issues relating to issue of non-public A and H shares. | | | | | | | | |
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11. Consider that the company may supply corporate communication | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
to holders of H shares by making it available on company's website. | | | | | | | |
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JOY GLOBAL INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | JOYG | Meeting Date: | 2/24/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 481165108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | AMAT | Meeting Date: | 3/10/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 038222105 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve amendments to eliminate supermajority voting provisions. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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AMTECH SYSTEMS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ASYS | Meeting Date: | 3/12/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 032332504 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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STARBUCKS CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SBUX | Meeting Date: | 3/18/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 855244109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Amend equity plan for one time stock option exchange for employees | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
other than directors and executive officers. | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Ratify accountants. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CIENA CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CIEN | Meeting Date: | 3/25/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 171779309 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1A. Election of S Bradley as class III director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1B.. Election of B Claflin as class III director. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify accountants. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | RF | Meeting Date: | 4/16/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 7591EP100 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Non-binding stockholder approval of executive compensation. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Ratify accountants. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Stockholder proposal regarding posting a report, updated | | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | SHAREHOLDER |
semiannually, of political contributions. | | | | | | | | | |
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CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CYD | Meeting Date: | 4/17/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | G21082105 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
3. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1. Adopt audited financial statements and auditor's report. | | | | | | | | |
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2. Approve an increase in the limit of director's fees. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
4. Authorize board to appoint directors to fill vacancies in the board. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
5. Ratify appointmant of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CELESTICA INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CLS | Meeting Date: | 4/23/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 15101Q108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2 Ratify appointmant of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CONVERTED ORGANICS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | COIN | Meeting Date: | 4/23/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 21254S107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve the potential issuance of common stock upon conversion | FOR | | AGAINST | | AGAINST | | ISSUER |
of convertible notes or shares issuable upon exercise of warrants. | | | | | | | |
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2. Approve ability of CEO to adjourn special meeting to solicit | FOR | | AGAINST | | AGAINST | | ISSUER |
additional proxies. | | | | | | | | | | |
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THE INDIA FUND, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | IFN | Meeting Date: | 4/24/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 454089103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | HOG | Meeting Date: | 4/25/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 412822108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approval of incentive stock plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Shareholder proposal to reorganize board of directors into one class. | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | STOCKHOLDER |
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STERLING FINANCIAL CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | STSA | Meeting Date: | 4/28/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 859319105 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Approve compensation of executive officers. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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DIGITAL ALLY, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | DGLY | Meeting Date: | 5/4/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 25382P109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approval of stock option and restrictive stock plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ACTIONS SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ACTS | Meeting Date: | 5/6/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 00507E107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Re-election of two class III director. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Approval of appointment of one class II director. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CROSSTEX ENERGY, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | XTXI | Meeting Date: | 5/7/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 22765Y104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Approval of long term incentive plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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BARNES GROUP, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | B | Meeting Date: | 5/7/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 067806109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
BRUKER CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | BRKR | Meeting Date: | 5/7/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 116794108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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NORTHGATE MINERALS CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | NXG | Meeting Date: | 5/8/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 666416102 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Authorize board to fix remuneration of auditors. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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PATRIOT COAL CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | PCX | Meeting Date: | 5/12/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 70336T104 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approval of long term equity incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
4. Approval of management annual incentive plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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INTEVAC, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | IVAC | Meeting Date: | 5/14/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 461148108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
2. Propose to increase maximum number of common stock shares | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
under the employee stock purchase plan. | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ANADIGICS, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ANAD | Meeting Date: | 5/14/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 032515108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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LSI CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | LSI | Meeting Date: | 5/14/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 502161102 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
3. Approval of incentive plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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FUSHI COPPERWELD, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | FSIN | Meeting Date: | 5/14/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 36113E107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | MPEL | Meeting Date: | 5/19/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 585464100 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Ratify audited financial statements. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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3. Approval of amendment to share incentive plan. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | MPEL | Meeting Date: | 5/19/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 585464100 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approval of an increase in the authorized share capital of company. | ** | | AGAINST | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2. Adoption of new amendment to articles of association regarding | ** | | AGAINST | | ** | | ISSUER |
increase in share capital, and certain ancillary amendments. | | | | | | | | |
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CHINA MEDICINE CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CHME | Meeting Date: | 5/19/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 169491107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve reincorporation of company from Delaware to Nevada. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ON SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ONNN | Meeting Date: | 5/20/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 682189105 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve employee stock purchase plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | BYD | Meeting Date: | 5/21/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 103304101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | CENX | Meeting Date: | 5/14/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 461148108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Propose to increase maximum number of common stock shares | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Propose to increase number of stock shares under the stock | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
incentive plan. | | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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NETLIST, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | NLST | Meeting Date: | 5/27/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 64118P109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ZUMIEZ INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ZUMZ | Meeting Date: | 5/27/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 989817101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Amend equity plan for one time stock option exchange for employees | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
other than directors and executive officers. | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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OMNI ENERGY SERVICES CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | OMNI | Meeting Date: | 5/27/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 68210T208 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Propose to increase number of shares under the stock incentive plan. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Propose to replace and reprice stock options under the stock | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
incentive plan. | | | | | | | | | | |
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4. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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ATP OIL & GAS CORPORATION | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ATP | Meeting Date: | 6/5/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 00208J108 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approve stock plan. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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JAMES RIVER COAL COMPANY | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | JRCC | Meeting Date: | 6/10/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 470355207 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Propose to increase number of shares under the equity | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
incentive plan. | | | | | | | | | | |
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AGFEED INDUSTRIES, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | FEED | Meeting Date: | 6/11/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 00846L101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve issuance of common stocks and warrants to acquire shares | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
of common stocks previously issued to certain investors. | | | | | | | | |
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ZHONGPIN INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | HOGS | Meeting Date: | 6/15/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 98952K107 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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THE BON-TON STORES, INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | BONT | Meeting Date: | 6/16/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 09776J101 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve omnibus incentive plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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SUTOR TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SUTR | Meeting Date: | 6/16/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 869362103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approval of equity incentive plan. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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TASEKO MINES LIMITED | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | TGB | Meeting Date: | 6/16/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 876511106 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
2. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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1. Set number of directors to 9. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Ratify and approve continuance of share option plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORP. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | DDR | Meeting Date: | 6/25/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 251591103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Amend articles of incorporation to increase number of authorized | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
common shares. | | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Approve amended and restated euity-based award plan. | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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SUPERVALU INC. | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | SVU | Meeting Date: | 6/16/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 869362103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Election of directors. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Ratify appointment of accountants. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Stockholder proposal regarding drugstore tobacco sales. | | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | STOCKHOLDER |
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4. Stockholder proposal regarding say on pay. | | AGAINST | | FOR | | AGAINST | | STOCKHOLDER |
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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LTD | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | ZNH | Meeting Date: | 6/30/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 169409109 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve director's report. | | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve supervisory's report. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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3. Approve audited financial statements. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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4. Approve any adjustments to be made to certain items in the | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | |
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5. Approve profit distribution proposal. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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6. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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7.Approve appointment of Mr Z Zi Fang as executive director. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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8. Approve resignation of Mr. Y Guang Hua as a supervisor of | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
the supervisory committee. | | | | | | | | | | |
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9. Approve appointment of Mr. L Jia Shi as a supervisor of | | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
the supervisory committee. | | | | | | | | | | |
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10. Approve measures on directors' and supervisors' remuneration. | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
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11. Approve annual cap of continuing connected transactions entered | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
between company and CSAHC & its controlled entities. | | | | | | | | |
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12. Approve airline service agreement entered between company | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
and Travelsky Technology Ltd. | | | | | | | | | |
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13. Approve proposed formulation of cash dividend policy and | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
consequential amendment to articles of association. | | | | | | | | |
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14. Approve proposed expansion of including insurance agency | FOR | | FOR | | WITH | | ISSUER |
services, | | | | | | | | | | | |
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MECHEL OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY | | | | | | | | |
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Ticker: | MTL | Meeting Date: | 6/30/2009 | | | | | | | | |
CUSIP | 583840103 | | | | | | | | | | |
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Proposal | | | | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | vs. Mgmt | | Author |
1. Approve the annual report. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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2. Approve annual financial statement inclusive of the profit | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
and loss account. | | | | | | | | | | |
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3. Approve distribution of company's profit, including declaration of | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
dividends. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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5. Election of members to audit commission. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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6. Ratify appointment of auditors. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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7. Approve amendments to charter of the company. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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8. Amend by-laws on general shareholders' meeting. | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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9. Amend by-laws on management board. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
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10. Approve related party transactions. | | | ** | | FOR | | ** | | ISSUER |
CUMULATIVE VOTING SECTION |
Election of directors | | # of votes cast | | | | | | | |
4.1 Zyuzin, I Vladmirovich | | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.2 Ivanushkin, A Gennadyevich | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.3 Yevtushenko, A Evdokimovich | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.4 Polin, V Anatolyevich | | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.5 Kopalkov, S Vassilyevich | | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.6 Proskurnya, V Vassilyevich | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.7 Johnson, A David | | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.8 Gale, R Ian | | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.9 Kozhukhovskiy, I Stepanovich | 4000 | | | | | | | | |
4.10 Gusev, V Vassilyevich | | 9000 | | | | | | | | |
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Legend: ** Proxy did not have management's recommmendation |
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.