UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORED OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file numbers 811-22394
CHOU AMERICA MUTUAL FUNDS
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 347-2000
Francis S.M. Chou, President
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 600
Portland, Maine 04101
(207) 347-2000
Date of fiscal year end:
DECEMBER 31
Chou Opportunity Fund and Chou Income Fund
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD
Chou Opportunity Fund | July 2016 - June 2017 Proxy | |||||||||||||||
Vote Summary | ||||||||||||||||
MRIYA AGRO HOLDING PUBLIC LIMITED, NICOSIA | ||||||||||||||||
Security | M70620AA3 | Meeting Type | Bond Meeting | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 18-Oct-2016 | ||||||||||||||
ISIN | XS0916902256 | Agenda | 707391570 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | Holding Recon Date | 06-Oct-2016 | ||||||||||||||
City / | Country | LONDON | / | Cyprus | Blocking | Vote Deadline Date | 13-Oct-2016 | |||||||||
SEDOL(s) | B9QN500 | Quick Code | ||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
CMMT | PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR- RESOLUTION 1, ABSTAIN IS NOT A VOTING OPTION ON THIS MEETING | Non-Voting | ||||||||||||||
CMMT | PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A MINIMUM TO VOTE : 200000 AND MULTIPLE: 1000 | Non-Voting | ||||||||||||||
1 | THAT THIS MEETING OF THE HOLDERS OF THE USD 400,000,000 9.45 PER CENT. NOTES DUE 2018 ("NOTES") OF MRIYA AGRO HOLDING PUBLIC LIMITED (THE "ISSUER") PRESENTLY OUTSTANDING AND CONSTITUTED BY THE TRUST DEED DATED 19 APRIL 2013 (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME) (THE "TRUST DEED"), MADE BETWEEN THE ISSUER, BNY MELLON CORPORATE TRUSTEE SERVICES LIMITED AS TRUSTEE (THE "TRUSTEE") FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE NOTES (THE "NOTEHOLDERS") AND THE VARIOUS ENTITIES NAMED AS INITIAL SURETIES THEREIN (THE "INITIAL SURETIES"), HEREBY: 1. APPROVES AND ASSENTS TO THE FORMATION OF A NOTEHOLDER COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") TO REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF THE NOTEHOLDERS AS A CLASS IN RELATION TO ANY BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING OR PRE-INSOLVENCY REHABILITATION OF A SURETY (THE "UKRAINIAN PROCESSES") AND THE CONFERRAL UPON THE COMMITTEE OF ALL AND ANY POWERS OR DISCRETIONS WHICH THE NOTEHOLDERS COULD THEMSELVES EXERCISE BY EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION INCLUDING THOSE SET OUT IN SUB-PARAGRAPHS (I) TO (IX) OF THE PROVISO PARAGRAPH 5 (POWERS OF MEETINGS) OF SCHEDULE 3 OF THE TRUST DEED IN RELATION TO THE UKRAINIAN PROCESSES (THE "APPOINTMENT"). 2. APPROVES THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE COMMITTEE (THE "TERMS OF REFERENCE") ATTACHED HERETO AS ANNEX A; 3. AUTHORISES THE COMMITTEE TO, FROM TIME TO TIME AS THE COMMITTEE SEES FIT, DIRECT THE TRUSTEE TO AND AUTHORISES AND DIRECTS THETRUSTEE TO ACT UPON ANY SUCH DIRECTION, IN RESPECT OF ANY SURETY AND ANY UKRAINIAN PROCESS: (A) PARTICIPATE IN ANY COURT PROCEEDING, BANKRUPTCY OR PRE-INSOLVENCY | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TO FILE ANY CLAIMS (INCLUDING CREDITOR'S CLAIMS), MOTIONS, APPEALS, PARTICIPATION IN COURT HEARINGS, APPEAL AGAINST COURT JUDGMENTS, DECISIONS, RULINGS AND ORDERS, OBJECT AGAINST AND CHALLENGE OTHER CREDITORS' CLAIMS, PARTICIPATE IN CREDITORS' MEETINGS, CREDITORS' COMMITTEES AND OTHER CREDITORS' REPRESENTATIVE BODIES, AS WELL AS TO ENJOY ANY AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY BE GRANTED BY LAW TO A CLAIMANT, DEFENDANT OR ANY OTHER PARTY TO THE COURT PROCEEDING, OR A CREDITOR AT ANY STAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING, ASSET MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL REHABILITATION, SETTLEMENT AND LIQUIDATION, OR PRE- INSOLVENCY REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS; (B) PARTICIPATE IN ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS AND TO TAKE ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF COURT DECISIONS, RULINGS, ORDERS AND WRITS OF EXECUTION; (C) APPROVE TERMS OF ANY PRE-INSOLVENCY REHABILITATION PLAN OR REHABILITATION PLAN IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS; (D) APPROVE THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; (E) APPROVE APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF MEMBERS OF CREDITORS' COMMITTEE AND TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE CREDITORS' COMMITTEE; (F) APPROVE APPLICATION TO THE COURT TO INVALIDATE TRANSACTIONS AND/OR AGREEMENTS OF THE DEBTOR AT ANY STAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS; (G) APPROVE APPLICATION TO THE COURT REQUESTING TO APPOINT OR DISMISS ANY INSOLVENCY MANAGER (REHABILITATION MANAGER, LIQUIDATOR); (H) DETERMINE WHICH ASSETS MAY BE SOLD AT ANY STAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS; (I) TO CONSENT TO ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTES, THE TRUST DEED OR THE AGENCY AGREEMENT OR NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT ANY OF THE FOREGOING; AND (J) APPROVE EXTENSION OF TERMS FOR ANY STAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS; 4. DISCHARGES AND EXONERATES EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR WHICH THE COMMITTEE OR ANY MEMBER THEREOF MAY HAVE BECOME OR MAY BECOME RESPONSIBLE UNDER THE NOTES, THE TRUST DEED, THE SURETY DEED OR THE AGENCY AGREEMENT IN RESPECT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH ACTING AS OR ON THE COMMITTEE OTHER THAN AS THE SAME SHALL ARISE FROM THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD OF SUCH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE OR ITS AGENTS AND ASSIGNS; 5. INDEMNIFIES ON A JOINT BUT NOT SEVERAL BASIS, | ||||||||||||||||
ON DEMAND BY THE COMMITTEE, IN RESPECT OF ANY AMOUNTS OR CLAIMS PAID OR INCURRED BY THE COMMITTEE (INCLUDING IN RESPECT OF DISPUTING OR DEFENDING ANY AMOUNTS OR CLAIMS MADE AGAINST THE COMMITTEE) INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES THEREUNDER, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH AMOUNTS OR CLAIMS ARISE FROM THE COMMITTEE'S NEGLIGENCE, BAD FAITH, WILFUL DEFAULT OR FRAUD. "AMOUNTS OR CLAIMS" ARE LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DEMANDS OR EXPENSES; 6. AUTHORISES, DIRECTS, REQUESTS AND EMPOWERS THE TRUSTEE AND THE ISSUER TO CONCUR IN, AND TO EXECUTE AND DO, ALL SUCH OTHER DEEDS, INSTRUMENTS, ACTS AND THINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT AND GIVE EFFECT TO THIS EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION; AND 7. DISCHARGES AND EXONERATES THE TRUSTEE FROM ALL LIABILITY FOR WHICH THE TRUSTEE MAY HAVE BECOME OR MAY BECOME RESPONSIBLE UNDER THE NOTES, THE TRUST DEED, THE SURETY DEED OR THE AGENCY AGREEMENT IN RESPECT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE APPOINTMENT, ITS IMPLEMENTATION OR THIS EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE TRUST DEED. SAVE AS OTHERWISE DEFINED, WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS USED IN THIS EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THE TRUST DEED | ||||||||||||||||
CMMT | 05 OCT 2016: DELETION OF COMMENT | Non-Voting | ||||||||||||||
CMMT | 05 OCT 2016: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO POSTPONEMENT OF THE- MEETING DATE FROM 03 OCT 2016 TO 18 OCT 2016. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN-YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT VOTE AGAIN UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL-INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | Non-Voting | ||||||||||||||
VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 91911K102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | VRX | Meeting Date | 02-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | CA91911K1021 | Agenda | 934554204 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 07-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 07-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 01-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD U. DESCHUTTER | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. FREDRIC N. ESHELMAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. ROBERT HALE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ARGERIS (JERRY) N. KARABELAS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SARAH B. KAVANAGH | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH C. PAPA | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. POWER | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUSSEL C. ROBERTSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS W. ROSS, SR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AMY B. WECHSLER, M.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2. | THE APPROVAL, IN AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SECTION, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES AND ACCOMPANYING NARRATIVE DISCUSSIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR AND PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | TO VOTE, IN A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE, ON THE FREQUENCY OF ADVISORY RESOLUTION, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SECTION, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES AND ACCOMPANYING NARRATIVE DISCUSSIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR AND PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||||||||
4. | TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 167250109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CBI | Meeting Date | 03-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US1672501095 | Agenda | 934547641 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 09-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 09-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 01-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A. | TO ELECT ONE MEMBER OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IN 2019: FORBES I.J. ALEXANDER. (PLEASE NOTE THAT AN "ABSTAIN" VOTE WILL COUNT AS A FOR VOTE FOR THE ALTERNATE NOMINEE WESTLEY S. STOCKTON) | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2A. | TO ELECT THREE MEMBER OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IN 2020: JAMES R. BOLCH. (PLEASE THAT AN"ABSTAIN" VOTE WILL COUNT AS A FOR VOTE FOR THE ALTERNATE NOMINEE LUCIANO REYES) | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2B. | TO ELECT THREE MEMBER OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IN 2020: LARRY D. MCVAY. (PLEASE THAT AN "ABSTAIN" VOTE WILL COUNT AS A FOR VOTE FOR THE ALTERNATE NOMINEE TRAVIS L. STRICKER) | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2C. | TO ELECT THREE MEMBER OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD TO SERVE UNTIL THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS IN 2020: MARSHA C. WILLIAMS. (PLEASE NOTE THAT AN "ABSTAIN" VOTE WILL COUNT AS A FOR VOTE FOR THE ALTERNATE NOMINEE JOHN R. ALBANESE, JR.) | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | TO APPROVE, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | TO AUTHORIZE THE PREPARATION OF OUR DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT OF OUR MANAGEMENT BOARD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, TO DISCUSS OUR ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, AND TO ADOPT OUR DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
5. | TO APPROVE THE FINAL DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, IN AN AMOUNT OF $0.28 PER SHARE, WHICH HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN PAID OUT TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE FORM OF INTERIM DISTRIBUTIONS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
6. | TO DISCHARGE THE SOLE MEMBER OF OUR MANAGEMENT BOARD FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF THE EXERCISE OF ITS DUTIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
7. | TO DISCHARGE THE MEMBERS OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF THE EXERCISE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
8. | TO APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, WHO WILL AUDIT OUR ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
9. | TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE AUTHORITY OF OUR MANAGEMENT BOARD, ACTING WITH THE APPROVAL OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO REPURCHASE UP TO 10% OF OUR ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL UNTIL NOVEMBER 3, 2018, ON THE OPEN MARKET, THROUGH PRIVATELY NEGOTIATED TRANSACTIONS OR IN ONE OR MORE SELF- TENDER OFFERS FOR A PRICE PER SHARE NOT LESS THAN THE NOMINAL VALUE OF A SHARE AND NOT HIGHER THAN 110% OF THE MOST RECENT AVAILABLE (AS OF THE TIME OF REPURCHASE) PRICE OF A SHARE ON ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGE WHERE OUR SHARES ARE TRADED. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
10. | TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE AUTHORITY OF OUR SUPERVISORY BOARD TO ISSUE SHARES AND/OR GRANT RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE OUR SHARES (INCLUDING OPTIONS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES), NEVER TO EXCEED THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED SHARES, AND TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE THE PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES AND/OR THE GRANT OF THE RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES, UNTIL MAY 3, 2022. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
MBIA INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 55262C100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MBI | Meeting Date | 03-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US55262C1009 | Agenda | 934556931 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 09-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 09-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 02-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. BROWN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYANN BRUCE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS Y. CHIN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH D. CURRY | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. FALLON | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. GILBERT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. RINEHART | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS A. SCOTT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE SHASTA | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. VAUGHAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2. | TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||||||||
4. | APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE GOALS IN THE MBIA INC. 2005 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
5. | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP. ...(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL). | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
OVERSTOCK.COM, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 690370101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | OSTK | Meeting Date | 09-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US6903701018 | Agenda | 934555244 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 13-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 13-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 08-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||||
1 | ALLISON H. ABRAHAM | For | For | |||||||||||||
2 | SAUM NOURSALEHI | For | For | |||||||||||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
5. | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | 1 Year | Against | ||||||||||||
OVERSTOCK.COM, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 690370309 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | OSTBP | Meeting Date | 09-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US6903703097 | Agenda | 934555244 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 13-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 13-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 08-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||||
1 | ALLISON H. ABRAHAM | For | For | |||||||||||||
2 | SAUM NOURSALEHI | For | For | |||||||||||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
5. | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | 1 Year | Against | ||||||||||||
SEARS HOMETOWN AND OUTLET STORES, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 812362101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SHOS | Meeting Date | 24-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US8123621018 | Agenda | 934581655 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 04-Apr-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 04-Apr-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 23-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||||
1 | E.J. BIRD | For | For | |||||||||||||
2 | JAMES F. GOOCH | For | For | |||||||||||||
3 | JOSEPHINE LINDEN | For | For | |||||||||||||
4 | KEVIN LONGINO | For | For | |||||||||||||
5 | WILLIAM K. PHELAN | For | For | |||||||||||||
6 | WILL POWELL | For | For | |||||||||||||
7 | DAVID ROBBINS | For | For | |||||||||||||
2. | APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF BDO USA, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
ASCENT CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 043632108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ASCMA | Meeting Date | 24-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US0436321089 | Agenda | 934587708 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 05-Apr-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 05-Apr-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 23-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||||
1 | WILLIAM R. FITZGERALD | For | For | |||||||||||||
2 | MICHAEL J. POHL | For | For | |||||||||||||
2. | A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ASCENT CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | THE SAY-ON-PAY PROPOSAL, TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DESCRIBED IN OUR PROXY STATEMENT UNDER THE HEADING "EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION." | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
5. | THE SAY-ON-FREQUENCY PROPOSAL, TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY AT WHICH FUTURE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES WILL BE HELD. | Management | 1 Year | Against | ||||||||||||
RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 76117W109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | RFP | Meeting Date | 25-May-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US76117W1099 | Agenda | 934601990 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 30-Mar-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 30-Mar-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | Canada | Vote Deadline Date | 24-May-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: RANDALL C. BENSON | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1B | JENNIFER C. DOLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1C | RICHARD D. FALCONER | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1D | RICHARD GARNEAU | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1E | JEFFREY A. HEARN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1F | BRADLEY P. MARTIN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1G | ALAIN RHÉAUME | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1H | MICHAEL S. ROUSSEAU | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1I | DAVID H. WILKINS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP APPOINTMENT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
03 | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ("SAY-ON-PAY") | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
04 | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF SAY-ON- PAY. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||||||||
ENDO INTERNATIONAL PLC | ||||||||||||||||
Security | G30401106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ENDP | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | IE00BJ3V9050 | Agenda | 934601596 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 13-Apr-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 13-Apr-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 07-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER H. KIMMEL | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL V. CAMPANELLI | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANE M. COOKE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY J. HUTSON, PH.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL HYATT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS S. INGRAM | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. MONTAGUE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TODD B. SISITSKY | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL D. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2. | TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTING THROUGH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO DETERMINE THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM'S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | TO APPROVE, BY ADVISORY VOTE, THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||||||||
5. | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
6. | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
7. | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED 2015 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
SEARS CANADA INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 81234D109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SRSC | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | CA81234D1096 | Agenda | 934625457 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 18-Apr-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 18-Apr-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | Canada | Vote Deadline Date | 09-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||||
1 | SHAHIR GUINDI | For | For | |||||||||||||
2 | R. RAJA KHANNA | For | For | |||||||||||||
3 | DEBORAH E. ROSATI | For | For | |||||||||||||
4 | ANAND A. SAMUEL | For | For | |||||||||||||
5 | GRAHAM SAVAGE | For | For | |||||||||||||
6 | BRANDON G. STRANZL | For | For | |||||||||||||
7 | HEYWOOD WILANSKY | For | For | |||||||||||||
02 | IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S AUDITORS, AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION TO SET THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
Chou Income Fund | July 2016 - June 2017 Proxy | |||||||||||||||
SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
Security | 80007P869 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SD | Meeting Date | 15-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||||
ISIN | US80007P8692 | Agenda | 934617929 - Management | |||||||||||||
Record Date | 20-Apr-2017 | Holding Recon Date | 20-Apr-2017 | |||||||||||||
City / | Country | / | United States | Vote Deadline Date | 14-Jun-2017 | |||||||||||
SEDOL(s) | Quick Code | |||||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. BENNETT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. BENNETT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN V. GENOVA | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. KORNDER | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
2. | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
3. | APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||||
4. | RECOMMEND, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, WHETHER A NON-BINDING STOCKHOLDER VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS SHOULD OCCUR EVERY ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS. | Management | 1 Year | For |
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.
CHOU AMERICA MUTUAL FUNDS
By: /s/ Francis S.M. Chou
Francis S.M. Chou, President and Principal Executive Officer
Date: August 16, 2017