UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-22472
RIVERNORTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Christopher A. Moore
RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (303) 623-2577
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Item 1 – Proxy Voting Record.
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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NUVEEN PREFERED & CONVERTIBLE INCOME 2 | | |
Security: | 67073D102 | Agenda Number: | 934535595 |
Ticker: | JQC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US67073D1028 | Meeting Date: | 06-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1B. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM ADAMS IV | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | DAVID J. KUNDERT | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 3 | JOHN K. NELSON | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 4 | TERENCE J. TOTH | Mgmt | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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ALPINE GLOBAL PREMIER PPTYS FD | | |
Security: | 02082E205 | Agenda Number: | 934565738 |
Ticker: | AGD | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US02082E2054 | Meeting Date: | 09-May-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MS. E.T.M. HOAGLAND | Mgmt | Split 85% For 15% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | MR. JEFFREY E. WACKSMAN | Mgmt | Split 86% For 14% Withheld | Split |
2. | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. | Mgmt | Split 40% For 58% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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AMERICAN CAPITAL SENIOR FLOATING LTD | | |
Security: | 02504D108 | Agenda Number: | 934501075 |
Ticker: | ACSF | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US02504D1081 | Meeting Date: | 16-Dec-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1.1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MALON WILKUS | Mgmt | For | For |
1.2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STAN LUNDINE | Mgmt | For | For |
1.3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHYLLIS R. CALDWELL | Mgmt | For | For |
1.4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GIL CRAWFORD | Mgmt | For | For |
1.5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY K. HARVEY | Mgmt | For | For |
2. | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. | Mgmt | For | For |
3. | APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS MADE TO OUR MANAGER UNDER MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. | Mgmt | Against | Against |
4. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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AMERICAN CAPITAL, LTD. | | |
Security: | 02503Y103 | Agenda Number: | 934495246 |
Ticker: | ACAS | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US02503Y1038 | Meeting Date: | 15-Dec-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Mgmt | For | For |
2. | APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY, NON- BINDING BASIS, OF THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COMPENSATION THAT WILL OR MAY BECOME PAYABLE TO AMERICAN CAPITAL'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PURSUANT TO THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS WITH AMERICAN CAPITAL AND THE MERGER AGREEMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE MERGERS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS AS CONTEMPLATED THEREIN. | Mgmt | For | For |
3. | APPROVAL OF ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE AMERICAN CAPITAL ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Mgmt | For | For |
4A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: MARY C. BASKIN | Mgmt | For | For |
4B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: NEIL M. HAHL | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | |
4C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: PHILIP R. HARPER | Mgmt | For | For |
4D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: STAN LUNDINE | Mgmt | For | For |
4E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: KRISTEN L. MANOS | Mgmt | For | For |
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4F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: SUSAN K. NESTEGARD | Mgmt | For | For |
4G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: KENNETH D. PETERSON, JR. | Mgmt | For | For |
4H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: ALVIN N. PURYEAR | Mgmt | For | For |
4I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: MALON WILKUS | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | |
4J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR TO SERVE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE EXPIRATION OF A ONE-YEAR TERM AND THE COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS: DAVID G. RICHARDS | Mgmt | For | For |
5. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS AMERICAN CAPITAL'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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ARES DYNAMIC |
Security: | 04014F102 | Agenda Number: | 934626574 |
Ticker: | ARDC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US04014F1021 | Meeting Date: | 29-Jun-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | BRUCE H. SPECTOR | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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BLACKROCK |
Security: | 09258A107 | Agenda Number: | 934449390 |
Ticker: | BIT | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US09258A1079 | Meeting Date: | 26-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | CATHERINE A. LYNCH* | Mgmt | For | For |
| 2 | RICHARD E. CAVANAGH# | Mgmt | For | For |
| 3 | CYNTHIA L. EGAN# | Mgmt | For | For |
| 4 | JERROLD B. HARRIS# | Mgmt | For | For |
| 5 | BARBARA G. NOVICK# | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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BLACKROCK DEBT STRATEGIES FD INC |
Security: | 09255R103 | Agenda Number: | 934449403 |
Ticker: | DSU | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US09255R1032 | Meeting Date: | 26-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MICHAEL J. CASTELLANO | Mgmt | For | For |
| 2 | RICHARD E. CAVANAGH | Mgmt | For | For |
| 3 | CYNTHIA L. EGAN | Mgmt | For | For |
| 4 | FRANK J. FABOZZI | Mgmt | For | For |
| 5 | JERROLD B. HARRIS | Mgmt | For | For |
| 6 | R. GLENN HUBBARD | Mgmt | For | For |
| 7 | W. CARL KESTER | Mgmt | For | For |
| 8 | CATHERINE A. LYNCH | Mgmt | For | For |
| 9 | BARBARA G. NOVICK | Mgmt | For | For |
| 10 | JOHN M. PERLOWSKI | Mgmt | For | For |
| 11 | KAREN P. ROBARDS | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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BLACKSTONE FUNDS | | |
Security: | 09257D102 | Agenda Number: | 934539997 |
Ticker: | BGX | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US09257D1028 | Meeting Date: | 19-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | EDWARD H. D'ALELIO | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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BROOKFIELD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. | | |
Security: | 112830104 | Agenda Number: | 934619783 |
Ticker: | RA | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US1128301041 | Meeting Date: | 25-May-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1.1 | ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: LOUIS P. SALVATORE (INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR) | Mgmt | Split 87% For 12% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
1.2 | ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: DAVID LEVI (INTERESTED DIRECTOR) | Mgmt | Split 87% For 12% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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CLOUGH GLOBAL ALLOCATION FUND | | |
Security: | 18913Y103 | Agenda Number: | 934454303 |
Ticker: | GLV | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US18913Y1038 | Meeting Date: | 20-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | JOHN F. MEE | Mgmt | Split 95% For 5% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | VINCENT W. VERSACI | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | EDMUND J. BURKE | Mgmt | Split 95% For 5% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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CLOUGH GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | | |
Security: | 18914C100 | Agenda Number: | 934454315 |
Ticker: | GLQ | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US18914C1009 | Meeting Date: | 20-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
2. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ROBERT L. BUTLER | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | RICHARD C. RANTZOW | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | VINCENT W. VERSACI | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | JAMES E. CANTY | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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CLOUGH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | | |
Security: | 18914E106 | Agenda Number: | 934454290 |
Ticker: | GLO | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US18914E1064 | Meeting Date: | 20-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
3. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ADAM D. CRESCENZI | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | JERRY G. RUTLEDGE | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | VINCENT W. VERSACI | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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DEUTSCHE FUNDS | |
Security: | 25160E102 | Agenda Number: | 934473341 |
Ticker: | KMM | Meeting Type: | Contested Annual |
ISIN: | US25160E1029 | Meeting Date: | 30-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | HENRY P. BECTON, JR. | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | PAUL K. FREEMAN | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 3 | WILLIAM MCCLAYTON | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 4 | JEAN GLEASON STROMBERG | Mgmt | No vote | |
2. | THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF THE FUND TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO DECLASSIFY THE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | Shr | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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EATON VANCE SHORT DURATION DIV INCOME FD |
Security: | 27828V104 | Agenda Number: | 934517941 |
Ticker: | EVG | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US27828V1044 | Meeting Date: | 16-Feb-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MARK R. FETTING | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | VALERIE A. MOSLEY | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | HELEN FRAME PETERS | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | RALPH F. VERNI | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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FIRST TRUST FUNDS |
Security: | 337353304 | Agenda Number: | 934546093 |
Ticker: | FHY | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US3373533047 | Meeting Date: | 24-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ROBERT F. KEITH | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON LTD DURATION INC TR |
Security: | 35472T101 | Agenda Number: | 934479963 |
Ticker: | FTF | Meeting Type: | Contested Annual |
ISIN: | US35472T1016 | Meeting Date: | 28-Oct-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | HARRIS J. ASHTON | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | EDITH E. HOLIDAY | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 3 | JOHN B. WILSON | Mgmt | No vote | |
2. | BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS OF FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST (THE "FUND"), REQUESTS THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (THE "BOARD") CONSIDER AUTHORIZING A SELF-TENDER OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF THE FUND AT OR CLOSE TO NET ASSET VALUE ("NAV"). IF MORE THAN 50% OF THE FUND'S ..(DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL). | Shr | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SEC FD INC | |
Security: | 36240B109 | Agenda Number: | 934569320 |
Ticker: | GCV | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US36240B1098 | Meeting Date: | 15-May-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | VINCENT D. ENRIGHT | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | ANTHONIE C. VAN EKRIS | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | SALVATORE J. ZIZZA | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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GARRISON CAPITAL INC. |
Security: | 366554103 | Agenda Number: | 934543908 |
Ticker: | GARS | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US3665541039 | Meeting Date: | 03-May-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW WESTWOOD | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Against | Split |
2. | TO APPROVE A NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND GARRISON CAPITAL ADVISERS LLC, THE COMPANY'S INVESTMENT ADVISER | Mgmt | Split 99% For 1% Against | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS |
Security: | 007639107 | Agenda Number: | 934477490 |
Ticker: | AGC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US0076391079 | Meeting Date: | 28-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. GERALD L. SEIZERT | Mgmt | Split 58% For 31% Against 11% Abstain | Split |
1B. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. DEREK MEDINA | Mgmt | Split 58% For 31% Against 11% Abstain | Split |
1C. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. RANDALL C. BARNES | Mgmt | Split 58% For 31% Against 11% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS |
Security: | 00764C109 | Agenda Number: | 934477503 |
Ticker: | AVK | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US00764C1099 | Meeting Date: | 28-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. GERALD L. SEIZERT | Mgmt | Split 71% For 27% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
1B. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. DEREK MEDINA | Mgmt | Split 71% For 28% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
1C. | ELECTION OF CLASS I TRUSTEE: MR. RANDALL C. BARNES | Mgmt | Split 71% For 27% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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GUGGENHEIM FUNDS |
Security: | 00765E104 | Agenda Number: | 934477515 |
Ticker: | LCM | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US00765E1047 | Meeting Date: | 28-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | ELECTION OF CLASS III TRUSTEE: MR. GERALD L. SEIZERT | Mgmt | Split 55% For 25% Against 20% Abstain | Split |
1B. | ELECTION OF CLASS III TRUSTEE: MR. DEREK MEDINA | Mgmt | Split 55% For 25% Against 20% Abstain | Split |
1C. | ELECTION OF CLASS III TRUSTEE: MR. RANDALL C. BARNES | Mgmt | Split 55% For 25% Against 20% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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INVESCO |
Security: | 46131H107 | Agenda Number: | 934464506 |
Ticker: | VVR | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US46131H1077 | Meeting Date: | 26-Aug-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ALBERT R. DOWDEN | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | ELI JONES | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | RAYMOND STICKEL, JR. | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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LAZARD WORLD DIVIDEND & INCOME FD, INC. |
Security: | 521076109 | Agenda Number: | 934550282 |
Ticker: | LOR | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US5210761095 | Meeting Date: | 21-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | KENNETH S. DAVIDSON # | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | NANCY A. ECKL # | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 3 | TREVOR W. MORRISON # | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 4 | NATHAN A. PAUL * | Mgmt | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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LEGG MASON |
Security: | 52469B100 | Agenda Number: | 934527473 |
Ticker: | BWG | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US52469B1008 | Meeting Date: | 24-Feb-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | LESLIE H. GELB | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | JANE TRUST | Mgmt | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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MADISON COVERED CALL & EQUITY STRGY FUND |
Security: | 557437100 | Agenda Number: | 934468225 |
Ticker: | MCN | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US5574371002 | Meeting Date: | 08-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1.A | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | STEVEN P. RIEGE | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND |
Security: | 59318T109 | Agenda Number: | 934474420 |
Ticker: | CIF | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US59318T1097 | Meeting Date: | 06-Oct-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MAUREEN R. GOLDFARB | Mgmt | Split 71% For 29% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | ROBERT J. MANNING | Mgmt | Split 71% For 29% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | MARYANNE L. ROEPKE | Mgmt | Split 71% For 29% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | LAURIE J. THOMSEN | Mgmt | Split 71% For 29% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST |
Security: | 552737108 | Agenda Number: | 934474420 |
Ticker: | MMT | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US5527371083 | Meeting Date: | 06-Oct-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MAUREEN R. GOLDFARB | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | ROBERT J. MANNING | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | MARYANNE L. ROEPKE | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | LAURIE J. THOMSEN | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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MVC CAPITAL, INC. | |
Security: | 553829102 | Agenda Number: | 934460774 |
Ticker: | MVC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US5538291023 | Meeting Date: | 30-Aug-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | EMILIO DOMINIANNI | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | PHILLIP GOLDSTEIN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | GERALD HELLERMAN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | WARREN HOLTSBERG | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 5 | ROBERT KNAPP | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 6 | WILLIAM TAYLOR | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 7 | MICHAEL TOKARZ | Mgmt | Split | Split |
2. | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE FUND'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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NEUBERGER BERMAN REAL ESTATE SEC INC FD | |
Security: | 64190A103 | Agenda Number: | 934472298 |
Ticker: | NRO | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US64190A1034 | Meeting Date: | 07-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | FAITH COLISH | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | MICHAEL J. COSGROVE | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | DEBORAH C. MCLEAN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | TOM D. SEIP | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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NUVEEN GLOBAL VALUE OPPORTUNITIES FUND | |
Security: | 6706EH103 | Agenda Number: | 934472678 |
Ticker: | JGV | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US6706EH1033 | Meeting Date: | 16-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM C. HUNTER | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | JUDITH M. STOCKDALE | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | CAROLE E. STONE | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | MARGARET L. WOLFF | Mgmt | Split | Split |
2. | TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER PURSUANT TO WHICH NUVEEN GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME FUND (THE "TARGET FUND") WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO NNGEIF MERGER SUB, LLC, A MASSACHUSETTS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF NUVEEN NWQ GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME FUND (THE "ACQUIRING FUND"), ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL) | Mgmt | Split 97% For 1% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
3. | TO APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC AND NWQ INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC WITH RESPECT TO NUVEEN GLOBAL EQUITY INCOME FUND. | Mgmt | Split 94% For 2% Against 4% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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NUVEEN INVESTMENTS | |
Security: | 670735109 | Agenda Number: | 934535595 |
Ticker: | JLS | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US6707351093 | Meeting Date: | 06-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1B. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM ADAMS IV | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | DAVID J. KUNDERT | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | JOHN K. NELSON | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | TERENCE J. TOTH | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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NUVEEN PREFERED & CONVERTIBLE INCOME 2 | | |
Security: | 67073D102 | Agenda Number: | 934535595 |
Ticker: | JQC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US67073D1028 | Meeting Date: | 06-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1B. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM ADAMS IV | Mgmt | For | For |
| 2 | DAVID J. KUNDERT | Mgmt | For | For |
| 3 | JOHN K. NELSON | Mgmt | For | For |
| 4 | TERENCE J. TOTH | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 35 of 59 |
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OHA INVESTMENT CORPORATION | | |
Security: | 67091U102 | Agenda Number: | 934617474 |
Ticker: | OHAI | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US67091U1025 | Meeting Date: | 07-Jun-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: JAMES A. STERN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
2. | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Mgmt | Split 97% For 2% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 36 of 59 |
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PACHOLDER HIGH YIELD FUND, INC. | | |
Security: | 693742108 | Agenda Number: | 934544114 |
Ticker: | PHF | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US6937421088 | Meeting Date: | 10-May-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL THAT THE FUND BE LIQUIDATED AND DISSOLVED PURSUANT TO A PLAN OF LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION. | Mgmt | Split 89% For 7% Against 4% Abstain | Split |
2. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | JOHN F. FINN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | DR. MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | FRANKIE D. HUGHES | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | PETER C. MARSHALL | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 5 | MARY E. MARTINEZ | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 6 | MARILYN MCCOY | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 7 | MITCHELL M. MERIN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 8 | DR. ROBERT A. ODEN, JR. | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 9 | MARIAN U. PARDO | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
| 10 | FREDERICK W. RUEBECK | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 11 | JAMES J. SCHONBACHLER | Mgmt | Split 87% For 13% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 38 of 59 |
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PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENTS CLOSED END FUNDS | | |
Security: | 74433A109 | Agenda Number: | 934521142 |
Ticker: | GHY | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US74433A1097 | Meeting Date: | 10-Mar-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | KEVIN J. BANNON | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | KEITH F. HARTSTEIN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | STEPHEN G. STONEBURN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 4 | GRACE C. TORRES | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 39 of 59 |
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC. | | |
Security: | 780910105 | Agenda Number: | 934466461 |
Ticker: | RVT | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US7809101055 | Meeting Date: | 19-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | PATRICIA W. CHADWICK | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 2 | ARTHUR S. MEHLMAN | Mgmt | Split | Split |
| 3 | MICHAEL K. SHIELDS | Mgmt | Split | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 40 of 59 |
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC | | |
Security: | 84741T302 | Agenda Number: | 934499698 |
Ticker: | SPEPRB | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | | Meeting Date: | 08-Dec-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MR. PHILLIP GOLDSTEIN | Mgmt | For | For |
| 2 | MR. MARC LUNDER | Mgmt | For | For |
| 3 | MR. ANDREW DAKOS | Mgmt | For | For |
| 4 | MR. GERALD HELLERMAN | Mgmt | For | For |
| 5 | MR. CHARLES WALDEN | Mgmt | For | For |
| 6 | MR. BEN HARRIS | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 41 of 59 |
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, INC | | |
Security: | 84741T104 | Agenda Number: | 934500302 |
Ticker: | SPE | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US84741T1043 | Meeting Date: | 08-Dec-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MR. ANDREW DAKOS | Mgmt | Split 84% For 16% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | MR. GERALD HELLERMAN | Mgmt | Split 83% For 17% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | MR. CHARLES WALDEN | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | MR. BEN HARRIS | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 42 of 59 |
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SPROTT FUNDS | | |
Security: | 85208J109 | Agenda Number: | 934469746 |
Ticker: | FUND | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US85208J1097 | Meeting Date: | 20-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | MICHAEL W. CLARK | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 43 of 59 |
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TEMPLETON EMERGING MKTS INCOME FUND | | |
Security: | 880192109 | Agenda Number: | 934517840 |
Ticker: | TEI | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US8801921094 | Meeting Date: | 01-Mar-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | HARRIS J. ASHTON | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | EDITH E. HOLIDAY | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | J. MICHAEL LUTTIG | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | C.D. TSERETOPOULOS | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 5 | MARY C. CHOKSI | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
2. | THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2017. | Mgmt | Split 96% For 2% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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THE BROOKFIELD INVESTMENT FUNDS | | |
Security: | 112792106 | Agenda Number: | 934461497 |
Ticker: | BOI | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US1127921062 | Meeting Date: | 16-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE FUND INTO BROOKFIELD REAL ASSETS INCOME FUND INC., A NEWLY ORGANIZED MARYLAND CORPORATION. | Mgmt | Split 86% For 13% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
2. | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT NORTH AMERICA INC. AS SUB-ADVISER. | Mgmt | Split 94% For 4% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 45 of 59 |
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THE BROOKFIELD INVESTMENT FUNDS | | |
Security: | 112792106 | Agenda Number: | 934493230 |
Ticker: | BOI | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US1127921062 | Meeting Date: | 18-Nov-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE FUND INTO BROOKFIELD REAL ASSETS INCOME FUND INC., A NEWLY ORGANIZED MARYLAND CORPORATION. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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THE ZWEIG FUND, INC. |
Security: | 989834A05 | Agenda Number: | 934513525 |
Ticker: | | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | | Meeting Date: | 31-Jan-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM R. MOYER | Mgmt | Split 87% For 13% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 47 of 59 |
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THE ZWEIG FUND, INC. | | |
Security: | 989834205 | Agenda Number: | 934513537 |
Ticker: | ZF | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US9898342053 | Meeting Date: | 31-Jan-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A. | TO APPROVE A NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FUND AND VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. (“VIA”). | Mgmt | Split 85% For 7% Against 8% Abstain | Split |
1B. | TO APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN VIA AND DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, CO. | Mgmt | Split 85% For 7% Against 8% Abstain | Split |
1C. | TO APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN VIA AND NEWFLEET ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. | Mgmt | Split 85% For 7% Against 8% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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THE ZWEIG FUND, INC. | | |
Security: | 989834205 | Agenda Number: | 934528906 |
Ticker: | ZF | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US9898342053 | Meeting Date: | 07-Mar-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
2. | TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF THE ZWEIG FUND, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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THE ZWEIG TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. | | |
Security: | 989837208 | Agenda Number: | 934492783 |
Ticker: | | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | | Meeting Date: | 18-Nov-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1A) | TO APPROVE A NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FUND AND VIRTUS INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. (“VIA”). | Mgmt | For | For |
1B) | TO APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN VIA AND KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC. | Mgmt | For | For |
1C) | TO APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN VIA AND NEWFLEET ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC. | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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THE ZWEIG TOTAL RETURN FUND, INC. | | |
Security: | 989837A00 | Agenda Number: | 934492771 |
Ticker: | | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | | Meeting Date: | 18-Nov-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | WILLIAM R. MOYER | Mgmt | For | For |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS | |
Security: | 92829A103 | Agenda Number: | 934528893 |
Ticker: | DCA | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US92829A1034 | Meeting Date: | 07-Mar-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION BETWEEN VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND ("DCA") AND THE ZWEIG FUND, INC. ("ZF") AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREBY, INCLUDING THE MERGER OF DCA WITH AND INTO ZF. | Mgmt | Split 94% For 5% Against 1% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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VIRTUS MUTUAL FUNDS | |
Security: | 92837G100 | Agenda Number: | 934618010 |
Ticker: | ZF | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US92837G1004 | Meeting Date: | 06-Jun-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | R. KEITH WALTON | Mgmt | Split 90% For 10% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | BRIAN T. ZINO | Mgmt | Split 90% For 10% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 53 of 59 |
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VOYA EMERGING MKTS HIGH DIV EQUITY FUND | |
Security: | 92912P108 | Agenda Number: | 934425605 |
Ticker: | IHD | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US92912P1084 | Meeting Date: | 07-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | JOHN V. BOYER | Mgmt | Split 58% For 42% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | PATRICIA W. CHADWICK | Mgmt | Split 58% For 42% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | SHERYL K. PRESSLER | Mgmt | Split 58% For 42% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | CHRISTOPHER P. SULLIVAN | Mgmt | Split 58% For 42% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 54 of 59 |
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VOYA PRIME RATE TRUST | |
Security: | 92913A100 | Agenda Number: | 934424627 |
Ticker: | PPR | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US92913A1007 | Meeting Date: | 07-Jul-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | COLLEEN D. BALDWIN | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | JOHN V. BOYER | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | PATRICIA W. CHADWICK | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 4 | PETER S. DROTCH | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 5 | MARTIN J. GAVIN | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 6 | RUSSELL H. JONES | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 7 | PATRICK W. KENNY | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 8 | JOSEPH E. OBERMEYER | Mgmt | Split 98% For 2% Withheld | Split |
| 9 | SHERYL K. PRESSLER | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 10 | CHRISTOPHER P. SULLIVAN | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 11 | ROGER B. VINCENT | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 55 of 59 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
| 12 | SHAUN P. MATHEWS | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 56 of 59 |
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WELLS FARGO ADVANTAGE FUNDS | |
Security: | 94987D101 | Agenda Number: | 934520328 |
Ticker: | ERC | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US94987D1019 | Meeting Date: | 06-Feb-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ISAIAH HARRIS, JR. | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | DAVID F. LARCKER | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | OLIVIA S. MITCHELL | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
| | | Page 57 of 59 |
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WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FD | |
Security: | 95766E103 | Agenda Number: | 934478238 |
Ticker: | EMD | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US95766E1038 | Meeting Date: | 30-Sep-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | CAROL L. COLMAN | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 2 | DANIEL P. CRONIN | Mgmt | No vote | |
| 3 | WILLIAM R. HUTCHINSON | Mgmt | No vote | |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS INCOME FD | |
Security: | 95766E103 | Agenda Number: | 934486526 |
Ticker: | EMD | Meeting Type: | Special |
ISIN: | US95766E1038 | Meeting Date: | 12-Dec-16 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE FUND ARE BEING ASKED TO APPROVE THE MERGER OF THE FUND WITH AND INTO WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MARYLAND GENERAL CORPORATION LAW. | Mgmt | Split 82% For 16% Against 2% Abstain | Split |
Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: | 01-Jul-2016 - 30-Jun-2017 | Report Date: | 23-Aug-2017 |
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WESTERN ASSET EMERGING MKTS DEBT FD INC. | |
Security: | 95766A101 | Agenda Number: | 934574167 |
Ticker: | EMD | Meeting Type: | Annual |
ISIN: | US95766A1016 | Meeting Date: | 28-Apr-17 |
Prop. # | Proposal | Proposed by | Proposal Vote | For/Against Management's Recommendation |
1. | DIRECTOR | | | |
| 1 | ROBERT D.AGDERN | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 2 | EILEEN A. KAMERICK | Mgmt | Split 97% For 3% Withheld | Split |
| 3 | RIORDAN ROETT | Mgmt | Split 96% For 4% Withheld | Split |
SIGNATURE
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.
| RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. | |
| | | |
| By: | /s/ Thomas A. Carter | |
| | Thomas A. Carter | |
| | President | |
| | | |
| Date: | August 29, 2017 | |