UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-22930
USCF ETF Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 640
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
USCF Advisers LLC
Mr. Stuart Crumbaugh
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 640
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 510-522-9600
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
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 (17 CFR 239.24 and 274.5), 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 roles.
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
The following 3 Series of the Registrant held voting securities during the reporting period. Their voting records are included herein.
USCF Dividend Income Fund
USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
The following 2 Series of the Registrant did not hold any voting securities and accordingly did not vote any proxies during the reporting period:
USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund
PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
NetApp, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 09/09/2022 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 64110D104 |
Record Date: 07/13/2022 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: NTAP |
Primary CUSIP: 64110D104 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,358 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director T. Michael Nevens | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1b | Elect Director Deepak Ahuja | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Gerald Held | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Kathryn M. Hill | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1e | Elect Director Deborah L. Kerr | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director George Kurian | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Carrie Palin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Scott F. Schenkel | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director George T. Shaheen | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Reduce Ownership Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meeting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 11/09/2022 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 14149Y108 |
Record Date: 09/20/2022 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: CAH |
Primary CUSIP: 14149Y108 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,057 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Steven K. Barg | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Michelle M. Brennan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Sujatha Chandrasekaran | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Carrie S. Cox | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Bruce L. Downey | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Sheri H. Edison | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director David C. Evans | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Patricia A. Hemingway Hall | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Jason M. Hollar | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Akhil Johri | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Gregory B. Kenny | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director Nancy Killefer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1m | Elect Director Christine A. Mundkur | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 01/26/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 931427108 |
Record Date: 11/28/2022 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: WBA |
Primary CUSIP: 931427108 | ||
Shares Voted: 5,490 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Janice M. Babiak | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Inderpal S. Bhandari | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Rosalind G. Brewer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Ginger L. Graham | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Bryan C. Hanson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Valerie B. Jarrett | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director John A. Lederer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Dominic P. Murphy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Stefano Pessina | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Nancy M. Schlichting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Report on Public Health Costs Due to Tobacco Product Sales and the Impact on Overall Market | SH | Against | For | Yes |
5 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/29/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 47233W109 |
Record Date: 01/30/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: JEF |
Primary CUSIP: 47233W109 | ||
Shares Voted: 4,906 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Linda L. Adamany | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1b | Elect Director Barry J. Alperin | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1c | Elect Director Robert D. Beyer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Matrice Ellis Kirk | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1e | Elect Director Brian P. Friedman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director MaryAnne Gilmartin | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1g | Elect Director Richard B. Handler | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Thomas W. Jones | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Jacob M. Katz | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Michael T. O’Kane | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1k | Elect Director Joseph S. Steinberg | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director Melissa V. Weiler | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Broadcom Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/03/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 11135F101 |
Record Date: 02/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: AVGO |
Primary CUSIP: 11135F101 | ||
Shares Voted: 342 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Diane M. Bryant | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Gayla J. Delly | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Raul J. Fernandez | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Eddy W. Hartenstein | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1e | Elect Director Check Kian Low | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1f | Elect Director Justine F. Page | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Henry Samueli | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Hock E. Tan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Harry L. You | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 04/12/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 064058100 |
Record Date: 02/16/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: BK |
Primary CUSIP: 064058100 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,713 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Linda Z. Cook | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Joseph J. Echevarria | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1c | Elect Director M. Amy Gilliland | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Jeffrey A. Goldstein | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director K. Guru Gowrappan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Ralph Izzo | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1g | Elect Director Sandra E. “Sandie” O’Connor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Elizabeth E. Robinson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Frederick O. Terrell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Robin A. Vince | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Alfred W. “Al” Zollar | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | SH | Against | Against | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
U.S. Bancorp | ||
Meeting Date: 04/18/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 902973304 |
Record Date: 02/21/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: USB |
Primary CUSIP: 902973304 | ||
Shares Voted: 5,677 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Warner L. Baxter | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Dorothy J. Bridges | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Elizabeth L. Buse | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Andrew Cecere | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Alan B. Colberg | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Kimberly J. Harris | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director Roland A. Hernandez | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Richard P. McKenney | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Yusuf I. Mehdi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Loretta E. Reynolds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director John P. Wiehoff | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1m | Elect Director Scott W. Wine | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Sonoco Products Company | ||
Meeting Date: 04/19/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 835495102 |
Record Date: 02/22/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: SON |
Primary CUSIP: 835495102 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,907 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Steven L. Boyd | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director R. Howard Coker | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Pamela L. Davies | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Theresa J. Drew | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Philippe Guillemot | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director John R. Haley | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Robert R. Hill, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Eleni Istavridis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Richard G. Kyle | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.10 | Elect Director Blythe J. McGarvie | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director Thomas E. Whiddon | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Reduce Ownership Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meeting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Huntsman Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 04/21/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 447011107 |
Record Date: 02/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: HUN |
Primary CUSIP: 447011107 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,802 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Peter R. Huntsman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Cynthia L. Egan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Mary C. Beckerle | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Sonia Dula | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Curtis E. Espeland | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Daniele Ferrari | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Jeanne McGovern | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Jose Antonio Munoz Barcelo | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director David B. Sewell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Jan E. Tighe | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Amend Certificate of Incorporation to Allow Exculpation of Officers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | SH | Against | Against | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Associated Banc-Corp | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 045487105 |
Record Date: 03/01/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ASB |
Primary CUSIP: 045487105 | ||
Shares Voted: 6,599 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director R. Jay Gerken | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Judith P. Greffin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Michael J. Haddad | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Andrew J. Harmening | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Robert A. Jeffe | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Eileen A. Kamerick | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Gale E. Klappa | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Cory L. Nettles | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Karen T. van Lith | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director John (Jay) B. Williams | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 85254J102 |
Record Date: 02/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: STAG |
Primary CUSIP: 85254J102 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,366 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Benjamin S. Butcher | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Jit Kee Chin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Virgis W. Colbert | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director William R. Crooker | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Michelle S. Dilley | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Jeffrey D. Furber | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Larry T. Guillemette | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Francis X. Jacoby, III | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Christopher P. Marr | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Hans S. Weger | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
The Coca-Cola Company | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 191216100 |
Record Date: 02/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: KO |
Primary CUSIP: 191216100 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,139 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Herb Allen | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Marc Bolland | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Ana Botin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Christopher C. Davis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Barry Diller | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Carolyn Everson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Helene D. Gayle | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Alexis M. Herman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Maria Elena Lagomasino | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.10 | Elect Director Amity Millhiser | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director James Quincey | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.12 | Elect Director Caroline J. Tsay | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.13 | Elect Director David B. Weinberg | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Report on Third-Party Civil Rights Audit | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | Issue Transparency Report on Global Public Policy and Political Influence | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Report on Congruency of Political Spending with Company Values and Priorities | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Report on Risk Due to Restrictions on Reproductive Rights | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 38141G104 |
Record Date: 02/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: GS |
Primary CUSIP: 38141G104 | ||
Shares Voted: 556 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Michele Burns | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Mark Flaherty | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Kimberley Harris | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Kevin Johnson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Ellen Kullman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Lakshmi Mittal | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Adebayo Ogunlesi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Peter Oppenheimer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director David Solomon | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Jan Tighe | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Jessica Uhl | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director David Viniar | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Report on Lobbying Payments and Policy | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Publish Third-Party Review on Chinese Congruency of Certain ETFs | SH | Against | Against | No |
8 | Oversee and Report a Racial Equity Audit | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Adopt Time-Bound Policy to Phase Out Underwriting and Lending for New Fossil Fuel Development | SH | Against | For | Yes |
10 | Disclose 2030 Absolute GHG Reduction Targets Associated with Lending and Underwriting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
11 | Report on Climate Transition Plan Describing Efforts to Align Financing Activities with GHG Targets | SH | Against | For | Yes |
12 | Report on Median Gender/Racial Pay Gap | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Johnson & Johnson | ||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 478160104 |
Record Date: 02/28/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: JNJ |
Primary CUSIP: 478160104 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,521 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Darius Adamczyk | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Mary C. Beckerle | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director D. Scott Davis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Jennifer A. Doudna | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Joaquin Duato | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Marillyn A. Hewson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Paula A. Johnson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Hubert Joly | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Mark B. McClellan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Anne M. Mulcahy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Mark A. Weinberger | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director Nadja Y. West | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Adopt Mandatory Arbitration Bylaw - Withdrawn | SH | |||
6 | Report on Government Financial Support and Equitable Access to Covid-19 Products | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Adopt Policy to Include Legal and Compliance Costs in Incentive Compensation Metrics | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Report on Impact of Extended Patent Exclusivities on Product Access | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Pfizer Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 717081103 |
Record Date: 03/01/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: PFE |
Primary CUSIP: 717081103 | ||
Shares Voted: 3.807 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Ronald E. Blaylock | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Albert Bourla | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Susan Desmond-Hellmann | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Joseph J. Echevarria | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Scott Gottlieb | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Helen H. Hobbs | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Susan Hockfield | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Dan R. Littman | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Shantanu Narayen | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Suzanne Nora Johnson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director James Quincey | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.12 | Elect Director James C. Smith | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | SH | Against | Against | No |
6 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Report on Feasibility of Intellectual Property Transfer to Boost Covid-19 Vaccine Production | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Report on Impact of Extended Patent Exclusivities on Product Access | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Report on Political Expenditures Congruence | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Texas Instruments Incorporated | ||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 882508104 |
Record Date: 03/01/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: TXN |
Primary CUSIP: 882508104 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,323 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Mark A. Blinn | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Todd M. Bluedorn | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1c | Elect Director Janet F. Clark | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Carrie S. Cox | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Martin S. Craighead | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Curtis C. Farmer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Jean M. Hobby | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Haviv Ilan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Ronald Kirk | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Pamela H. Patsley | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Robert E. Sanchez | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1l | Elect Director Richard K. Templeton | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Reduce Ownership Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meeting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Report on Due Diligence Efforts to Trace End-User Misuse of Company Products | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Genuine Parts Company | ||
Meeting Date: 05/01/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 372460105 |
Record Date: 02/22/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: GPC |
Primary CUSIP: 372460105 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,355 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Elizabeth W. Camp | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Richard Cox, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Paul D. Donahue | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Gary P. Fayard | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director P. Russell Hardin | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director John R. Holder | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Donna W. Hyland | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director John D. Johns | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Jean-Jacques Lafont | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Robert C. “Robin” Loudermilk, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.11 | Elect Director Wendy B. Needham | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.12 | Elect Director Juliette W. Pryor | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.13 | Elect Director E. Jenner Wood, III | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
OmnicomGroup Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 681919106 |
Record Date: 03/13/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: OMC |
Primary CUSIP: 681919106 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,170 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director John D. Wren | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Mary C. Choksi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Mark D. Gerstein | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Ronnie S. Hawkins | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Deborah J. Kissire | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Gracia C. Martore | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Patricia Salas Pineda | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Linda Johnson Rice | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Valerie M. Williams | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/03/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 375558103 |
Record Date: 03/15/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: GILD |
Primary CUSIP: 375558103 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,160 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Jacqueline K. Barton | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Jeffrey A. Bluestone | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Sandra J. Horning | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Kelly A. Kramer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Kevin E. Lofton | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1f | Elect Director Harish Manwani | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1g | Elect Director Daniel P. O’Day | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Javier J. Rodriguez | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Anthony Welters | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Require More Director Nominations Than Open Seats | SH | Against | Against | No |
7 | Amend Right to Call Special Meeting | SH | Against | Against | No |
8 | Report on Impact of Extended Patent Exclusivities on Product Access | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
CME Group Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 12572Q105 |
Record Date: 03/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: CME |
Primary CUSIP: 12572Q105 | ||
Shares Voted: 702 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Terrence A. Duffy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Kathryn Benesh | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Timothy S. Bitsberger | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Charles P. Carey | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1e | Elect Director Bryan T. Durkin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Harold Ford, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Martin J. Gepsman | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director Larry G. Gerdes | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Daniel R. Glickman | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Daniel G. Kaye | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Phyllis M. Lockett | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1l | Elect Director Deborah J. Lucas | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1m | Elect Director Terry L. Savage | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1n | Elect Director Rahael Seifu | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1o | Elect Director William R. Shepard | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1p | Elect Director Howard J. Siegel | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1q | Elect Director Dennis A. Suskind | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
United Parcel Service, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 911312106 |
Record Date: 03/09/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: UPS |
Primary CUSIP: 911312106 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,263 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Carol Tome | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Rodney Adkins | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Eva Boratto | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Michael Burns | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Wayne Hewett | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Angela Hwang | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Kate Johnson | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director William Johnson | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Franck Moison | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Christiana Smith Shi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Russell Stokes | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1l | Elect Director Kevin Warsh | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Recapitalization Plan for all Stock to Have One-vote per Share | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | Adopt Independently Verified Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets in Line with the Paris Climate Agreement | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Report on Integrating GHG Emissions Reductions Targets into Executive Compensation | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Report on Just Transition | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Report on Risk Due to Restrictions on Reproductive Rights | SH | Against | For | Yes |
10 | Oversee and Report a Civil Rights Audit | SH | Against | Against | No |
11 | Report on Effectiveness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
AbbVie Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/05/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 00287Y109 |
Record Date: 03/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ABBV |
Primary CUSIP: 00287Y109 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,412 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Robert J. Alpern | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Melody B. Meyer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Frederick H. Waddell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Eliminate Supermajority Vote Requirement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Adopt Simple Majority Vote | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | Report on Congruency of Political Spending with Company Values and Priorities | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Report on Lobbying Payments and Policy | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Report on Impact of Extended Patent Exclusivities on Product Access | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Lamar Advertising Company | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 512816109 |
Record Date: 03/13/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: LAMR |
Primary CUSIP: 512816109 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,366 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Nancy Fletcher | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director John E. Koerner, III | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Marshall A. Loeb | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Stephen P. Mumblow | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Thomas V. Reifenheiser | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director Anna Reilly | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Kevin P. Reilly, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Wendell Reilly | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Elizabeth Thompson | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | Three Years | One Year | Yes |
4 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
KeyCorp | ||
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 493267108 |
Record Date: 03/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: KEY |
Primary CUSIP: 493267108 | ||
Shares Voted: 7,749 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Alexander M. Cutler | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director H. James Dallas | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Elizabeth R. Gile | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Ruth Ann M. Gillis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Christopher M. Gorman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Robin N. Hayes | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Carlton L. Highsmith | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Richard J. Hipple | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Devina A. Rankin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Barbara R. Snyder | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.11 | Elect Director Richard J. Tobin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.12 | Elect Director Todd J. Vasos | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.13 | Elect Director David K. Wilson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Camden Property Trust | ||
Meeting Date: 05/12/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 133131102 |
Record Date: 03/16/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: CPT |
Primary CUSIP: 133131102 | ||
Shares Voted: 743 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Richard J. Campo | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Javier E. Benito | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Heather J. Brunner | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Mark D. Gibson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Scott S. Ingraham | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1f | Elect Director Renu Khator | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director D. Keith Oden | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Steven A. Webster | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Kelvin R. Westbrook | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 46625H100 |
Record Date: 03/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: JPM |
Primary CUSIP: 46625H100 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,647 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Linda B. Bammann | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Stephen B. Burke | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1c | Elect Director Todd A. Combs | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director James S. Crown | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1e | Elect Director Alicia Boler Davis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director James Dimon | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Timothy P. Flynn | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director Alex Gorsky | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Mellody Hobson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Michael A. Neal | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Phebe N. Novakovic | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director Virginia M. Rometty | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | Adopt Time-Bound Policy to Phase Out Underwriting and Lending for New Fossil Fuel Development | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Amend Public Responsibility Committee Charter to Include Animal Welfare | SH | Against | Against | No |
8 | Reduce Ownership Threshold for Shareholders to Call Special Meeting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Report on Climate Transition Plan Describing Efforts to Align Financing Activities with GHG Targets | SH | Against | For | Yes |
10 | Report on Risks Related to Discrimination Against Individuals Including Political Views | SH | Against | Against | No |
11 | Report on Political Expenditures Congruence | SH | Against | For | Yes |
12 | Disclose 2030 Absolute GHG Reduction Targets Associated with Lending and Underwriting | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 59522J103 |
Record Date: 03/10/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: MAA |
Primary CUSIP: 59522J103 | ||
Shares Voted: 544 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director H. Eric Bolton, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Deborah H. Caplan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director John P. Case | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Tamara Fischer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Alan B. Graf, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Toni Jennings | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1g | Elect Director Edith Kelly-Green | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director James K. Lowder | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Thomas H. Lowder | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Claude B. Nielsen | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1k | Elect Director W. Reid Sanders | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1l | Elect Director Gary S. Shorb | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1m | Elect Director David P. Stockert | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Merck & Co., Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/23/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 58933Y105 |
Record Date: 03/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: MRK |
Primary CUSIP: 58933Y105 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,204 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Douglas M. Baker, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1b | Elect Director Mary Ellen Coe | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Pamela J. Craig | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Robert M. Davis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Thomas H. Glocer | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1f | Elect Director Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Stephen L. Mayo | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Paul B. Rothman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Patricia F. Russo | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Christine E. Seidman | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Inge G. Thulin | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1l | Elect Director Kathy J. Warden | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1m | Elect Director Peter C. Wendell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Report on Risks Related to Operations in China | SH | Against | Against | No |
6 | Report on Access to COVID-19 Products | SH | Against | For | Yes |
7 | Adopt Policy to Require Third-Party Organizations to Annually Report Expenditures for Political Activities | SH | Against | Against | No |
8 | Report on Impact of Extended Patent Exclusivities on Product Access | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Publish a Congruency Report of Partnerships with Globalist Organizations | SH | Against | Against | No |
10 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Extra Space Storage Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 30225T102 |
Record Date: 03/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: EXR |
Primary CUSIP: 30225T102 | ||
Shares Voted: 990 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Kenneth M. Woolley | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Joseph D. Margolis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Roger B. Porter | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Jennifer Blouin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Joseph J. Bonner | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director Gary L. Crittenden | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Spencer F. Kirk | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Diane Olmstead | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Jefferson S. Shreve | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Julia Vander Ploeg | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Old Republic International Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 05/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 680223104 |
Record Date: 03/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ORI |
Primary CUSIP: 680223104 | ||
Shares Voted: 8,019 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Barbara A. Adachi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Charles J. Kovaleski | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Craig R. Smiddy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Fredricka Taubitz | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Amend Certificate of Incorporation to Limit the Liability of Certain Officers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 460690100 |
Record Date: 03/31/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: IPG |
Primary CUSIP: 460690100 | ||
Shares Voted: 6,300 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Jocelyn Carter-Miller | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Mary J. Steele Guilfoile | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Dawn Hudson | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Philippe Krakowsky | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Jonathan F. Miller | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director Patrick Q. Moore | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Linda S. Sanford | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director David M. Thomas | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director E. Lee Wyatt Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Require Independent Board Chair | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UDI - USCF Dividend Income Fund
Comcast Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 06/07/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 20030N101 |
Record Date: 04/03/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: CMCSA |
Primary CUSIP: 20030N101 | ||
Shares Voted: 5,403 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Kenneth J. Bacon | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Madeline S. Bell | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Edward D. Breen | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Gerald L. Hassell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Jeffrey A. Honickman | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Maritza G. Montiel | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Asuka Nakahara | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director David C. Novak | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Brian L. Roberts | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
7 | Oversee and Report on a Racial Equity Audit | SH | Against | For | Yes |
8 | Report on Climate Risk in Retirement Plan Options | SH | Against | For | Yes |
9 | Report on GHG Emissions Reduction Targets Aligned with the Paris Agreement Goal | SH | Against | For | Yes |
10 | Report on Congruency of Political Spending with Company Values and Priorities | SH | Against | For | Yes |
11 | Report on Risks Related to Operations in China | SH | Against | Against | No |
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/28/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 47233W109 |
Record Date: 05/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: JEF |
Primary CUSIP: 47233W109 | ||
Shares Voted: 4,906 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Authorize a New Class of Common Stock | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Adjourn Meeting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Enterprise Products Partners LP | ||
Meeting Date: 11/22/2022 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 293792107 |
Record Date: 10/11/2022 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: EPD |
Primary CUSIP: 293792107 | ||
Shares Voted: 468,748 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Equitrans Midstream Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 294600101 |
Record Date: 02/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ETRN |
Primary CUSIP: 294600101 | ||
Shares Voted: 612,123 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Vicky A. Bailey | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1b | Elect Director Sarah M. Barpoulis | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1c | Elect Director Kenneth M. Burke | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Diana M. Charletta | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Thomas F. Karam | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director D. Mark Leland | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Norman J. Szydlowski | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Robert F. Vagt | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
The Williams Companies, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 969457100 |
Record Date: 02/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: WMB |
Primary CUSIP: 969457100 | ||
Shares Voted: 264,885 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Alan S. Armstrong | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Stephen W. Bergstrom | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Michael A. Creel | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Stacey H. Dore | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Carri A. Lockhart | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Richard E. Muncrief | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Peter A. Ragauss | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Rose M. Robeson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Scott D. Sheffield | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Murray D. Smith | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director William H. Spence | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.12 | Elect Director Jesse J. Tyson | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 559080106 |
Record Date: 02/09/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: MMP |
Primary CUSIP: 559080106 | ||
Shares Voted: 80,813 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Sivasankaran Somasundaram | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Chansoo Joung | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Aaron L. Milford | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director James R. Montague | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Gibson Energy Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 374825206 |
Record Date: 03/20/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: GEI |
Primary CUSIP: 374825206 | ||
Shares Voted: 260,852 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director James M. Estey | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1b | Elect Director Douglas P. Bloom | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1c | Elect Director James J. Cleary | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Judy E. Cotte | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Heidi L. Dutton | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director John L. Festival | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Diane A. Kazarian | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Margaret C. Montana | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1i | Elect Director Steven R. Spaulding | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach | Mgmt | For | For | No |
TC Energy Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 87807B107 |
Record Date: 03/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: TRP |
Primary CUSIP: 87807B107 | ||
Shares Voted: 187,387 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Cheryl F. Campbell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Michael R. Culbert | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director William D. Johnson | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Susan C. Jones | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director John E. Lowe | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director David MacNaughton | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Francois L. Poirier | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Una Power | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Mary Pat Salomone | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.10 | Elect Director Indira Samarasekera | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.11 | Elect Director Siim A. Vanaselja | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.12 | Elect Director Thierry Vandal | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.13 | Elect Director Dheeraj “D” Verma | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve KPMG LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Enbridge Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/03/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 29250N105 |
Record Date: 03/07/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ENB |
Primary CUSIP: 29250N105 | ||
Shares Voted: 422,675 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Mayank M. Ashar | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Gaurdie E. Banister | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Pamela L. Carter | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Susan M. Cunningham | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Gregory L. Ebel | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Jason B. Few | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Elect Director Teresa S. Madden | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Stephen S. Poloz | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director S. Jane Rowe | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Dan C. Tutcher | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director Steven W. Williams | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Re-approve Shareholder Rights Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shareholder Proposals | Mgmt | ||||
5 | SP 1: Report on Lobbying and Political Donations | SH | Against | For | Yes |
6 | SP 2: Disclose the Company’s Scope 3 Emissions | SH | Against | For | Yes |
DT Midstream, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/05/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 23345M107 |
Record Date: 03/08/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: DTM |
Primary CUSIP: 23345M107 | ||
Shares Voted: 156,586 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Peter Tumminello | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Dwayne Wilson | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Pembina Pipeline Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 05/05/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 706327103 |
Record Date: 03/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: PPL |
Primary CUSIP: 706327103 | ||
Shares Voted: 264,525 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Anne-Marie N. Ainsworth | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director J. Scott Burrows | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Cynthia Carroll | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Ana Dutra | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Robert G. Gwin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Maureen E. Howe | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Gordon J. Kerr | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director David M.B. LeGresley | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Andy J. Mah | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Elect Director Leslie A. O’Donoghue | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Elect Director Bruce D. Rubin | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.12 | Elect Director Henry W. Sykes | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve KPMG LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Keyera Corp. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 493271100 |
Record Date: 03/22/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: KEY |
Primary CUSIP: 493271100 | ||
Shares Voted: 391,393 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Jim Bertram | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Isabelle Brassard | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Michael Crothers | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1d | Elect Director Blair Goertzen | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Doug Haughey | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1f | Elect Director Gianna Manes | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Michael Norris | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Thomas O’Connor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Charlene Ripley | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1j | Elect Director Dean Setoguchi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1k | Elect Director Janet Woodruff | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
2 | Ratify Deloitte LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Re-approve Shareholder Rights Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation Approach | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 49456B101 |
Record Date: 03/13/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: KMI |
Primary CUSIP: 49456B101 | ||
Shares Voted: 490,613 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Richard D. Kinder | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Steven J. Kean | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Kimberly A. Dang | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Ted A. Gardner | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Anthony W. Hall, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director Gary L. Hultquist | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Ronald L. Kuehn, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.8 | Elect Director Deborah A. Macdonald | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.9 | Elect Director Michael C. Morgan | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.10 | Elect Director Arthur C. Reichstetter | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.11 | Elect Director C. Park Shaper | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.12 | Elect Director William A. Smith | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.13 | Elect Director Joel V. Staff | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.14 | Elect Director Robert F. Vagt | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Amend Certificate of Incorporation to Allow Exculpation of Certain Officers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 16411R208 |
Record Date: 03/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: LNG |
Primary CUSIP: 16411R208 | ||
Shares Voted: 90,431 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director G. Andrea Botta | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Jack A. Fusco | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Patricia K. Collawn | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Brian E. Edwards | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Denise Gray | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Lorraine Mitchelmore | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Donald F. Robillard, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1h | Elect Director Matthew Runkle | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Neal A. Shear | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Report on Stranded Carbon Asset Risk | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Crestwood Equity Partners LP | ||
Meeting Date: 05/11/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 226344208 |
Record Date: 03/15/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: CEQP |
Primary CUSIP: 226344208 | ||
Shares Voted: 66,052 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director David Lumpkins | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Frances M. Vallejo | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Gary D. Reaves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Targa Resources Corp. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/23/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 87612G101 |
Record Date: 03/28/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: TRGP |
Primary CUSIP: 87612G101 | ||
Shares Voted: 164,702 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Paul W. Chung | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Charles R. Crisp | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Laura C. Fulton | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
5 | Report on Efforts to Reduce Methane Emission Venting and Flaring in Supply Chain | SH | Against | For | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
ONEOK, Inc. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 682680103 |
Record Date: 03/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: OKE |
Primary CUSIP: 682680103 | ||
Shares Voted: 139,458 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Brian L. Derksen | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.2 | Elect Director Julie H. Edwards | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Mark W. Helderman | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Randall J. Larson | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.5 | Elect Director Steven J. Malcolm | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.6 | Elect Director Jim W. Mogg | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.7 | Elect Director Pattye L. Moore | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Elect Director Pierce H. Norton, II | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Elect Director Eduardo A. Rodriguez | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
1.10 | Elect Director Gerald D. Smith | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 72651A207 |
Record Date: 03/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: PAGP |
Primary CUSIP: 72651A207 | ||
Shares Voted: 916,610 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Willie Chiang | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Ellen R. DeSanctis | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Alexandra D. Pruner | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.4 | Elect Director Lawrence M. Ziemba | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): UMI - USCF Midstream Energy Income Fund
Antero Midstream Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 06/06/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 03676B102 |
Record Date: 04/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: AM |
Primary CUSIP: 03676B102 | ||
Shares Voted: 714,229 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Peter A. Dea | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director W. Howard Keenan, Jr. | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
1.3 | Elect Director Janine J. McArdle | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Amend Certificate of Incorporation to Reflect New Delaware Law Provisions Regarding Officer Exculpation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Albemarle Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 012653101 |
Record Date: 03/07/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ALB |
Primary CUSIP: 012653101 | ||
Shares Voted: 100 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director M. Lauren Brlas | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Ralf H. Cramer | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director J. Kent Masters, Jr. | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Glenda J. Minor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director James J. O’Brien | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Diarmuid B. O’Connell | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Dean L. Seavers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Gerald A. Steiner | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Holly A. Van Deursen | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Alejandro D. Wolff | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote on Say on Pay Frequency | Mgmt | One Year | One Year | No |
4 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV | ||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: N04897109 |
Record Date: 04/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: AMG |
Primary CUSIP: N04897109 | ||
Shares Voted: 90 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
Annual Meeting Agenda | Mgnt | ||||
1 | Open Meeting | Mgmt | |||
2.a | Receive Report of Management Board (Non-voting) | Mgmt | |||
2.b | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.c | Receive Explanation on Company’s Dividend Policy | Mgmt | |||
3.a | Adopt Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3.b | Approve Dividends | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Discharge of Management Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Reelect Heinz Schimmelbusch to Management Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7.a | Reelect Steve Hanke to Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.b | Reelect Herb Depp to Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7.c | Elect Anne Roby to Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Amend Articles Re: Change Company Name | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9.a | Grant Board Authority to Issue Shares Up to 10 Percent of Issued Capital | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9.b | Authorize Board to Exclude Preemptive Rights from Share Issuances | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Authorize Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Share Capital | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Other Business (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | |||
12 | Close Meeting | Mgmt |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Chengxin Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2931D104 |
Record Date: 03/22/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 002240 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2931D104 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Report on the Deposit and Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Provision of Guaranteess | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Chengxin Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/15/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2931D104 |
Record Date: 06/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 002240 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2931D104 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,300 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
1.1 | Elect Zhou Yi as Director | SH | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Deng Weijun as Director | SH | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Fang Yi as Director | SH | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Li Kai as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Li Qian as Director | SH | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Yao Jing as Director | SH | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
2.1 | Elect Zhou Yi as Director | SH | For | For | No |
2.2 | Elect Ma Tao as Director | SH | For | For | No |
2.3 | Elect Huang Lideng as Director | SH | For | For | No |
ELECT SUPERVISORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
3.1 | Elect Zhang Jiangfeng as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3.2 | Elect Zhao Yulan as Supervisor | SH | For | For | No |
4 | Amend Rules and Procedures Regarding Meetings of Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Amend Remuneration Management System for Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Members | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Change Business Scope and Amendment of Articles of Association | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Draft and Summary of Performance Shares Incentive Plan | SH | For | Against | Yes |
8 | Approve Methods to Assess the Performance of Plan Participants | SH | For | Against | Yes |
9 | Approve Authorization of the Board to Handle All Related Matters | SH | For | Against | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
China Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/30/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1500E105 |
Record Date: 03/21/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 600111 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1500E105 | ||
Shares Voted: 700 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Project Investment Plan | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Elect Dai Lu as Independent Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Elect Zhou Yuanping as Supervisor | SH | For | For | No |
4 | Amend Management System for Providing Guarantees | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Approve Investment in the Implementation of Green Smelting Upgrade Project | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Related Party Transaction Pricing Mechanism and 2022 and 2023 Related Party Transactions | Mgmt | For | For | No |
China Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/12/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1500E105 |
Record Date: 05/05/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 600111 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1500E105 | ||
Shares Voted: 700 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Report of the Independent Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Financial Budget Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Formulation of Shareholder Return Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Signing of Financial Services Agreement | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
10 | Approve Related Party Transactions | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
11 | Approve Application of Credit Lines | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Provision of Guarantee | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve Appointment of Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
China Rare Earth Resources & Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 02/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1521G105 |
Record Date: 02/03/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 000831 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1521G105 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions | Mgmt | For | For | No |
China Rare Earth Resources & Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/20/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1521G105 |
Record Date: 03/13/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 000831 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1521G105 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Company’s Eligibility for Issuance of Shares to Specific Targets | Mgmt | For | For | No |
APPROVE PLAN ON ISSUANCE OF SHARES TO SPECIFIC TARGETS | Mgnt | ||||
2.1 | Approve Issue Type and Par Value | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.2 | Approve Issue Manner and Issue Time | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.3 | Approve Target Subscribers and Subscription Method | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.4 | Approve Pricing Reference Date, Issue Price and Pricing Principles | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.5 | Approve Issue Scale | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.6 | Approve Lock-up Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.7 | Approve Distribution Arrangement of Undistributed Earnings | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.8 | Approve Resolution Validity Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.9 | Approve Listing Location | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.10 | Approve Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Demonstration Analysis Report in Connection to Issuance of Shares to Specific Targets | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Plan on Issuance of Shares to Specific Targets (Revised) | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Feasibility Analysis Report on the Use of Proceeds (Revised) | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Impact of Dilution of Current Returns on Major Financial Indicators, the Relevant Measures to be Taken (Revised) | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Commitment from Controlling Shareholders, Ultimate Controllers, Company Directors and Senior Management Members Regarding Counter-dilution Measures in Connection to Issuance of Shares to Specific Targets | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Proposal that there is No Need to Prepare a Report on Previous Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Independence of Appraiser, the Validity of Hypothesis, the Relevance of Valuation Method and Purpose and Approach as Well as the Fairness of Pricing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Relevant Audit Report and Evaluation Report of the Transaction | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Signing of the Conditional Equity Acquisition Agreement, Supplemental Agreement and Related Party Transaction | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Signing of Conditional Performance Commitment and Profit Compensation Agreement and Related Party Transaction | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve Authorization of Board to Handle All Related Matters | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Shareholder Dividend Return Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
China Rare Earth Resources & Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1521G105 |
Record Date: 04/19/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 000831 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1521G105 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
1.1 | Elect Yang Guo'an as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Yan Shengjian as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Dong Xianting as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Guo Huihu as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
2.1 | Elect Hu Deyong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.2 | Elect Sun Lingdong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.3 | Elect Zhang Weidong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT SUPERVISORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
3.1 | Elect Yang Jie as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3.2 | Elect Li Xueqiang as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3.3 | Elect Wang Qing as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Allowance of Independent Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
China Rare Earth Resources & Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1521G105 |
Record Date: 05/18/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 000831 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1521G105 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Budget Report | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution and Capitalization of Capital Reserves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
CMOC Group Limited | ||
Meeting Date: 06/09/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1503Z105 |
Record Date: 06/05/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 3993 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1503Z105 | ||
Shares Voted: 30,000 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
AGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Supervisory Committee | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Report and Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP as External Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Budget Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Purchase of Structured Deposit with Internal Idle Fund | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
9 | Approve Purchase of Wealth Management or Entrusted Wealth Management Products with Internal Idle Fund | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve External Guarantee Arrangements | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
11 | Authorize Board to Decide on Issuance of Debt Financing Instruments | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
12 | Approve Purchase of Liability Insurance for Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve Formulation, Amendment and Improvement of the Internal Control Systems | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
14 | Approve Forfeiture of Uncollected Dividend of H Shareholders | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Authorize Board to Deal with the Distribution of Interim Dividend and Quarterly Dividend | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16 | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights for Additional A Shares and/or H Shares | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
17 | Authorize Repurchase of Issued H Share Capital | Mgmt | For | For | No |
18 | Approve Provision of Financial Support to the Invested Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | For | No |
19 | Elect Jiang Li as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
20 | Elect Lin Jiuxin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
21 | Elect Zheng Shu as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
CMOC Group Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/05/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y1503Z105 |
Record Date: 04/28/2023 | Meeting Type: Extraordinary Shareholders | Ticker: 3993 |
Primary CUSIP: Y1503Z105 | ||
Shares Voted: 30,000 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
EGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgnt | ||||
1 | Approve Provision of Guarantees by the Company to Its Controlled Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Absorption and Merger of the Wholly-owned Subsidiaries of the Company | Mgmt | For | For | No |
CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/30/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y16669106 |
Record Date: 03/23/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 002145 |
Primary CUSIP: Y16669106 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve to Terminate Part of the Private Placement of Shares Investment Projects and Use of Excess Raised Funds to Replenish Working Capital | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association | Mgmt | For | For | No |
CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/18/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y16669106 |
Record Date: 05/11/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 002145 |
Primary CUSIP: Y16669106 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Financial Budget Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve to Formulate Remuneration Assessment Measures for Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Members | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Elkem ASA | ||
Meeting Date: 04/28/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: R2R86R113 |
Record Date: 04/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ELK |
Primary CUSIP: R2R86R113 | ||
Shares Voted: 0 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Notice of Meeting and Agenda | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
2.a | Elect Chairman of Meeting | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
2.b | Designate Inspector(s) of Minutes of Meeting | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
3 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports; Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of NOK 6 Per Share | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
4 | Discuss Company’s Corporate Governance Statement | Mgmt | |||
5 | Approve Remuneration Policy And Other Terms of Employment For Executive Management | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
6 | Advisory Vote on the Remuneration Statement | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
7 | Approve Remuneration of Auditor | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
8 | Reelect Zhigang Hao (Chair), Yougen Ge, Marianne Elisabeth Johnsen, Grace Tang as Directors | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
9 | Elect Sverre Tysland (Chair), Dong Dachuan and Anne Grethe Dalane as Members of Nominating Committee | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
10 | Approve Remuneration of Directors | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
11 | Approve Remuneration of Nominating Committee | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
12 | Approve Creation of NOK 319.7 Million Pool of Capital without Preemptive Rights | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
13 | Approve Equity Plan Financing Through Issuance of Shares | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
14 | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | Mgmt | For | Do Not Vote | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Eramet SA | ||
Meeting Date: 05/23/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: F3145H130 |
Record Date: 05/19/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ERA |
Primary CUSIP: F3145H130 | ||
Shares Voted: 73 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
Ordinary Business | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Auditors’ Special Report on Related-Party Transactions | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Allocation of Income | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Dividends of EUR 3.50 per Share | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Reelect Emeric Burin des Roziers as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Reelect Francois Corbin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Reelect SORAME as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Reelect Jean-Yves Gilet as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Reelect CEIR as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Reelect Manoelle Lepoutre as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Elect Heloise Duval as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Elect Ghislain Lescuyer as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Remuneration Policy of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Approve Remuneration Policy of Christel Bories, Chairwoman and CEO | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16 | Approve Compensation Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17 | Approve Compensation of Christel Bories, Chairwoman and CEO | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
18 | Authorize Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Share Capital | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
19 | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 02/28/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2690M105 |
Record Date: 02/22/2023 | Meeting Type: Extraordinary Shareholders | Ticker: 1772 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2690M105 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
EGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Amend External Investment Management System | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Proposed Engagement in Foreign Exchange Hedging Business by the Company and Its Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Application for Bank Facilities and Provision of Guarantees by the Company and Its Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Approve Proposed Investment in Wealth Management Products with Self-Owned Funds | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Approve Continuing Related-Party Transactions for 2023 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS | |||||
1 | Approve Proposed Signing of Investment Agreement by Ganfeng LiEnergy | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
2 | Approve Proposed Investment and Construction of New-Type Lithium Battery and Energy Storage Headquarters Project with 10 GWh Annual Capacity by Ganfeng LiEnergy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/29/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2690M105 |
Record Date: 06/23/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 1772 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2690M105 | ||
Shares Voted: 3,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
AGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Approve Work Report of the Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Work Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report, Summary of the Annual Report and Annual Results Announcement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Report as Respectively Audited by the Domestic and Overseas Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP as Domestic Auditor and Internal Control Auditor and Ernst & Young as Overseas Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Remuneration of Domestic and Overseas Auditors and the Internal Control Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Determination of Directors’ Emoluments | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Determination of Supervisors’ Emoluments | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Amendments to the External Donations and Sponsorships Management System | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Amendments to the Venture Capital Investment Management System | Mgmt | For | For | No |
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Approve Profit Distribution Proposal | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Approve General Mandate to Issue Domestic and Overseas Debt Financing Instruments | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
4 | Approve Venture Capital Investment with Self-Owned Funds | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5 | Approve Continuing Related-Party Transactions Forecast Between the Company and Lithium Americas | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Proposed Derivatives Trading with Self-owned Funds | SH | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
GCL Technology Holdings Limited | ||
Meeting Date: 05/31/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: G3774X108 |
Record Date: 05/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 3800 |
Primary CUSIP: G3774X108 | ||
Shares Voted: 34,000 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Final Dividend | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Elect Zhu Yufeng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Elect Zhu Zhanjun as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Elect Shen Wenzhong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Crowe (HK) CPA Limited as Auditor and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8A | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
8B | Authorize Repurchase of Issued Share Capital | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8C | Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2R33P105 |
Record Date: 03/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 002709 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2R33P105 | ||
Shares Voted: 700 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Investment and Establishment of Overseas Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2R33P105 |
Record Date: 04/25/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 002709 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2R33P105 | ||
Shares Voted: 600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Audit Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Financing Application | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Provision of Guarantees | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Foreign Exchange Hedging Business | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Remuneration (Allowance) of Directors and Senior Management Members | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Remuneration (Allowance) of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve Shareholder Dividend Return Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Cancellation of Partial Stock Options and Repurchase and Cancellation of Partial Performance Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Approve Use of Own Funds to Invest in Financial Products | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
16.1 | Elect Xu Jinfu as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.2 | Elect Gu Bin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.3 | Elect Xu Sanshan as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.4 | Elect Zhao Jingwei as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.5 | Elect Han Heng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
17.1 | Elect Chen Limei as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17.2 | Elect Nan Junmin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17.3 | Elect Zhang Mingqiu as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17.4 | Elect Li Zhijuan as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT SUPERVISORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
18.1 | Elect He Guilan as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
18.2 | Elect Yao Yuze as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/26/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2R33P105 |
Record Date: 06/19/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 002709 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2R33P105 | ||
Shares Voted: 600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Change in Partial Raised Funds Investment Projects | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Iluka Resources Limited | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Q4875J104 |
Record Date: 05/08/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: ILU |
Primary CUSIP: Q4875J104 | ||
Shares Voted: 923 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Elect Susie Corlett as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Elect Lynne Saint as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Grant of Restricted Rights and Performance Rights to Tom O’Leary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Grant of Performance Rights to Tom O’Leary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Livent Corporation | ||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 53814L108 |
Record Date: 02/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: LTHM |
Primary CUSIP: 53814L108 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,200 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Paul W. Graves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Andrea E. Utecht | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Christina Lampe-Onnerud | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Declassify the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Eliminate Supermajority Vote Requirement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
MP Materials Corp. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/13/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: 553368101 |
Record Date: 04/18/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: MP |
Primary CUSIP: 553368101 | ||
Shares Voted: 500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Arnold W. Donald | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director Randall J. Weisenburger | Mgmt | For | Withhold | Yes |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify KPMG LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 03/23/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y6365H101 |
Record Date: 03/14/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 600884 |
Primary CUSIP: Y6365H101 | ||
Shares Voted: 300 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Increase in Provision of Guarantee to Subsidiaries | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
2.1 | Elect Zheng Ju as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Ningbo Shanshan Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y6365H101 |
Record Date: 04/27/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 600884 |
Primary CUSIP: Y6365H101 | ||
Shares Voted: 300 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve to Appoint Financial Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve to Appoint Internal Control Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Provision of Guarantee | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Provision of Associate Guarantee | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
10 | Approve Internal Control Evaluation Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
12.1 | Elect Zheng Ju as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.2 | Elect Zhuang Wei as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.3 | Elect Li Zhihua as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.4 | Elect Li Fengfeng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.5 | Elect Zhu Zhiyong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.6 | Elect Li Keqin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12.7 | Elect Zhou Ting as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
13.1 | Elect Zhang Chunyi as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.2 | Elect Xu Yanxiu as Director+K311:K338 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.3 | Elect Zhang Yunfeng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.4 | Elect Zhu Jingtao as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT SUPERVISORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
14.1 | Elect Hong Zhibo as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14.2 | Elect Xu Chao as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
SGL Carbon SE | ||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: D6949M108 |
Record Date: 04/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: SGL |
Primary CUSIP: D6949M108 | ||
Shares Voted: 7,270 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2022 (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | |||
2 | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2022 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2022 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Ratify KPMG AG as Auditors for Fiscal Year 2023 and for the Review of Interim Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5.1 | Elect Ingeborg Neumann to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
5.2 | Elect Frank Richter to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
6 | Approve Creation of EUR 125.3 Million Pool of Authorized Capital with or without Exclusion of Preemptive Rights | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Issuance of Warrants/Bonds with Warrants Attached/Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 250 Million; Approve Creation of EUR 31.3 Million Pool of Capital to Guarantee Conversion Rights | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Remuneration Policy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Remuneration of Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2025 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Amend Articles Re: Participation of Supervisory Board Members in the Annual General Meeting by Means of Audio and Video Transmission | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 01/19/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y7T892106 |
Record Date: 01/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 603659 |
Primary CUSIP: Y7T892106 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,700 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Credit Line Application | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Provision of Guarantee | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
3 | Approve Management System for Securities Investment and Derivatives Trading | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 02/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y7T892106 |
Record Date: 02/20/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 603659 |
Primary CUSIP: Y7T892106 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Issuance of Debt Financing Instruments | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Management System for Information Disclosure of Inter-bank Debt Financing Instruments | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/18/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y7T892106 |
Record Date: 04/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 603659 |
Primary CUSIP: Y7T892106 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution and Capitalization of Capital Reserves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Adjustment of the Number and Exercise Price of Stock Option and Performance Share Incentive Plan, Cancellation of Stock Options, Adjustment of Performance Shares Repurchase Price, and Repurchase and Cancellation of Performance Shares | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y7T892106 |
Record Date: 05/15/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 603659 |
Primary CUSIP: Y7T892106 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,175 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Investment in the Construction of Negative Electrode Material Production R&D Base | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve to Amend and Restate Articles of Association | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/16/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y7T892106 |
Record Date: 06/09/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 603659 |
Primary CUSIP: Y7T892106 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,175 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve New Production Capacity and Investment of Negative Electrode Materials Project in Sichuan Production Base | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/19/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y8817A106 |
Record Date: 05/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 600392 |
Primary CUSIP: Y8817A106 | ||
Shares Voted: 2,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Related Party Transaction | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve 2022 Remuneration of Directors and Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve 2023 Remuneration of Directors and Supervisors | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
9 | Approve Provision of Guarantee | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Internal Control Evaluation Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Internal Control Audit Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Special Report on the Deposit and Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/18/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y77316100 |
Record Date: 04/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 300037 |
Primary CUSIP: Y77316100 | ||
Shares Voted: 500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Report on the Deposit and Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Application of Bank Credit Lines | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Financial Derivatives Business | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Use of Idle Own Funds and Raised Funds for Cash Management | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
11 | Approve Investment and Construction of Yichang Xinzhoubang Electronic Chemicals Project | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Participation in Refinancing Securities Lending Transactions | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13 | Approve Change in Registered Capital and Amendment of Articles of Association | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Formulation of Allowance Management System for Directors and Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Approve to Adjust the Allowance of Independent Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
16.1 | Elect Qin Jiusan as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.2 | Elect Zhou Dawen as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.3 | Elect Zheng Zhongtian as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.4 | Elect Zhong Meihong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.5 | Elect Zhou Aiping as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16.6 | Elect Xie Weidong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
17.1 | Elect Wang Yong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17.2 | Elect Zhang Xiaoling as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17.3 | Elect Meng Hong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT SUPERVISORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
18.1 | Elect Zhang Guiwen as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
18.2 | Elect Zhang Yunwen as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/21/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y774ET104 |
Record Date: 04/14/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 300769 |
Primary CUSIP: Y774ET104 | ||
Shares Voted: 200 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution and Capitalization of Capital Reserves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Appointment of Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Remuneration of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Remuneration of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Daily Related Party Transactions | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Repurchase and Cancellation of Performance Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Approve Signing of Investment Agreement for Material Production Base Project | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Company’s Eligibility for Issuance of Convertible Bonds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
APPROVE ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS | Mgmt | ||||
13.1 | Approve Issue Type | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.2 | Approve Issue Size | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.3 | Approve Existence Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.4 | Approve Par Value and Issue Price | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.5 | Approve Bond Interest Rate | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.6 | Approve Repayment Period and Manner | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.7 | Approve Conversion Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.8 | Approve Determination of Conversion Price | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.9 | Approve Adjustment and Calculation Method of Conversion Price | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.10 | Approve Terms for Downward Adjustment of Conversion Price | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.11 | Approve Determination of Number of Conversion Shares and Method on Handling Fractional Shares Upon Conversion | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.12 | Approve Terms of Redemption | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.13 | Approve Terms of Sell-Back | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.14 | Approve Dividend Distribution Post Conversion | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.15 | Approve Issue Manner and Target Parties | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.16 | Approve Placing Arrangement for Shareholders | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.17 | Approve Matters Related to Bondholders Meeting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.18 | Approve Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.19 | Approve Guarantee Matters | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.20 | Approve Rating Matters | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.21 | Approve Breach of Contract, Liability for Breach of Contract and Dispute Resolution Mechanism | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.22 | Approve Depository of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.23 | Approve Resolution Validity Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Plan on Convertible Bond Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Approve Demonstration Analysis Report in Connection to Convertible Bond Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16 | Approve Feasibility Analysis Report on the Use of Proceeds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17 | Approve Report on the Usage of Previously Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
18 | Approve Impact of Dilution of Current Returns on Major Financial Indicators, the Relevant Measures to be Taken and Commitment from Relevant Parties | Mgmt | For | For | No |
19 | Approve Principles of Bondholders Meeting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
20 | Approve Authorization of Board to Handle All Related Matters | Mgmt | For | For | No |
21 | Approve Shareholder Dividend Return Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
22 | Approve Provision of Guarantee | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/31/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y774ET104 |
Record Date: 05/24/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 300769 |
Primary CUSIP: Y774ET104 | ||
Shares Voted: 200 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
1.1 | Elect Kong Lingyong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Ren Cheng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Tang Wenhua as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Wan Yuanxin as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
2.1 | Elect Wang Wenguang as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.2 | Elect Bi Xiaoting as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.3 | Elect Li Haichen as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Elect Li Ling as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Shenzhen Dynanonic Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/30/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y774ET104 |
Record Date: 06/26/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 300769 |
Primary CUSIP: Y774ET104 | ||
Shares Voted: 320 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Amendments to Articles of Association | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Amendments to Shareholder Dividend Return Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Syrah Resources Limited | ||
Meeting Date: 05/19/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Q8806E100 |
Record Date: 05/17/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: SYR |
Primary CUSIP: Q8806E100 | ||
Shares Voted: 19,213 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Elect Jose Manuel Caldeira as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Elect Sara Watts as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Grant of Performance Rights to Shaun Verner | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Issuance of Shares to Shaun Verner | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Issuance of Share Rights under the Non-Executive Director Share Rights Plan - Salary Sacrifice | Mgmt | None | For | No |
7 | Approve Issuance of Share Rights under the Non-Executive Director Share Rights Plan - Equity Grant | Mgmt | None | Against | No |
8 | Approve the Increase in Maximum Aggregate Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors | Mgmt | None | Against | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Tianqi Lithium Corp. | ||
Meeting Date: 04/14/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y8817Q101 |
Record Date: 04/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Extraordinary Shareholders | Ticker: 9696 |
Primary CUSIP: Y8817Q101 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
EGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Mgmt | ||||
1.01 | Elect Jiang Weiping as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.02 | Elect Jiang Anqi as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.03 | Elect Ha, Frank Chun Shing as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.04 | Elect Zou Jun as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECTION OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Mgmt | ||||
2.01 | Elect Xiang Chuan as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.02 | Elect Tang Guo Qiong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.03 | Elect Huang Wei as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.04 | Elect Wu Changhua as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS | Mgmt | ||||
3.01 | Elect Wang Dongjie as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3.02 | Elect Chen Zemin as Supervisor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Tianqi Lithium Corp. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/16/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y8817Q101 |
Record Date: 06/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 9696 |
Primary CUSIP: Y8817Q101 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,400 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
AGM BALLOT FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
1 | Approve Work Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Work Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Final Financial Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Financial Budget Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Special Report on the Deposit and Use of Raised Proceeds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Application for Registration and Issuance of Debt Financing Instruments | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Shareholders’ Return Plan for the Next Three Years | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Financial Institutions for Credit Lines and Provision of Related Guarantee | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
11 | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights for Additional A Shares or H Shares | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Toho Titanium Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 06/20/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: J85366102 |
Record Date: 03/31/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 5727 |
Primary CUSIP: J85366102 | ||
Shares Voted: 100 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1.1 | Elect Director Yamao, Yasuji | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Elect Director Yuki, Norio | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Elect Director Inokawa, Akira | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Elect Director Iida, Kazuhiko | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Elect Director Ikubo, Yasuhiko | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Elect Director Okura, Kimiharu | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.1 | Elect Director and Audit Committee Member Kataoka, Takuo | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2.2 | Elect Director and Audit Committee Member Harada, Naomi | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Tongwei Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y8884V108 |
Record Date: 05/11/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 600438 |
Primary CUSIP: Y8884V108 | ||
Shares Voted: 900 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Profit Distribution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Provision of Guarantees | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
8 | Approve Provision of Guarantee for Corporate Customers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Application of Credit Lines | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Approve Bill Pool Business | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
11 | Approve Issuance of Debt Financing Instruments (DFI) | Mgmt | For | For | No |
12 | Approve Company’s Eligibility for Share Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
APPROVE PLAN FOR SHARE ISSUANCE | Mgmt | ||||
13.1 | Approve Share Type, Par Value and Listing Exchange | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.2 | Approve Issue Manner and Issue Time | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.3 | Approve Target Subscribers and Subscription Method | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.4 | Approve Issue Size | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.5 | Approve Issue Price and Pricing Principles | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.6 | Approve Lock-up Period Arrangement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.7 | Approve Amount and Usage of Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.8 | Approve Distribution Arrangement of Undistributed Earnings | Mgmt | For | For | No |
13.9 | Approve Resolution Validity Period | Mgmt | For | For | No |
14 | Approve Share Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
15 | Approve Demonstration Analysis Report in Connection to Share Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
16 | Approve Feasibility Analysis Report on the Use of Proceeds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
17 | Approve Report on the Usage of Previously Raised Funds | Mgmt | For | For | No |
18 | Approve Impact of Dilution of Current Returns on Major Financial Indicators and the Relevant Measures to be Taken | Mgmt | For | For | No |
19 | Approve Authorization of Board to Handle All Related Matters | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
20.1 | Elect Song Dongsheng as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
ELECT INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR VIA CUMULATIVE VOTING | Mgmt | ||||
21.1 | Elect Xu Yingtong as Director | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Tronox Holdings Plc | ||
Meeting Date: 05/03/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: G9087Q102 |
Record Date: 03/06/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: TROX |
Primary CUSIP: G9087Q102 | ||
Shares Voted: 500 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1a | Elect Director Ilan Kaufthal | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1b | Elect Director John Romano | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1c | Elect Director Jean-Francois Turgeon | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1d | Elect Director Mutlaq Al- Morished | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1e | Elect Director Vanessa Guthrie | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1f | Elect Director Peter B. Johnston | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1g | Elect Director Ginger M. Jones | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1h | Elect Director Stephen Jones | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1i | Elect Director Moazzam Khan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1j | Elect Director Sipho Nkosi | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers’ Compensation | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Remuneration Policy | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Statutory Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Authorise Issue of Equity | Mgmt | For | For | No |
10 | Authorise Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights | Mgmt | For | For | No |
11 | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Umicore | ||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: B95505184 |
Record Date: 04/13/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual/Special | Ticker: UMI |
Primary CUSIP: B95505184 | ||
Shares Voted: 199 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
Annual/Special Meeting Agenda | Mgmt | ||||
Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Agenda | Mgmt | ||||
A.1 | Receive Supervisory Board’s and Auditors’ Reports (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | |||
A.2 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
A.3 | Approve Financial Statements, Allocation of Income, and Dividends of EUR 0.80 per Share | Mgmt | For | For | No |
A.4 | Receive Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | |||
A.5 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
A.6 | Approve Discharge of Auditors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
A.7.1 | Reelect Mario Armero as Member of the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
A.7.2 | Elect Marc Grynberg as Member of the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
A.8 | Approve Remuneration of the Members of the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Special Shareholders’ Meeting Agenda | Mgmt | ||||
B.1 | Approve Change-of-Control Clause Re: Joint Venture Agreement with PowerCo SE and Power HoldCo Lux SA and Sustainability-Linked Note Purchase Agreement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Wacker Chemie AG | ||
Meeting Date: 05/17/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: D9540Z106 |
Record Date: 04/25/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: WCH |
Primary CUSIP: D9540Z106 | ||
Shares Voted: 151 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2022 (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | |||
2 | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 12.00 per Share | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2022 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2022 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Ratify KPMG AG as Auditors for Fiscal Year 2023 and for the Review of Interim Financial Statements of Fiscal Year 2023 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH as Auditors for Fiscal Year 2024 and for the Review of Interim Financial Statements of Fiscal Year 2024 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7.1 | Elect Andreas Biagosch to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.2 | Elect Gregor Biebl to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.3 | Elect Matthias Biebl to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.4 | Elect Patrick Cramer to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.5 | Elect Ann-Sophie Wacker to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.6 | Elect Peter-Alexander Wacker to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.7 | Elect Anna Weber to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
7.8 | Elect Susanne Weiss to the Supervisory Board | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
8.1 | Approve Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings Until 2028 | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8.2 | Amend Articles Re: Participation of Supervisory Board Members in the Annual General Meeting by Means of Audio and Video Transmission | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8.3 | Amend Article Re: Location of Annual Meeting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
9 | Approve Remuneration Policy | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
10 | Approve Remuneration Report | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y972BC104 |
Record Date: 05/04/2023 | Meeting Type: Extraordinary Shareholders | Ticker: 1799 |
Primary CUSIP: Y972BC104 | ||
Shares Voted: 7,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
RESOLUTIONS IN RELATION TO THE PLAN FOR THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND LISTING OF RMB ORDINARY SHARES (A SHARES) | Mgmt | ||||
1.1 | Approve Type of Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Approve Nominal Value of Per Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Approve Place of Listing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Approve Offering Size | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Approve Target Subscribers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Approve Strategic Placement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Approve Method of Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Approve Method of Pricing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Approve Method of Underwriting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Approve Distribution of the Accumulated Profit Prior to the A Share Offering and Listing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Approve Validity Period of the Resolution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Extension of Validity Period of Mandate Granted to the Board to Handle Matters Related to the Proposed A Share Offering | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Participation in the Strategic Allotment Under the A Share Offering by Connected Persons | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y972BC104 |
Record Date: 05/04/2023 | Meeting Type: Special | Ticker: 1799 |
Primary CUSIP: Y972BC104 | ||
Shares Voted: 7,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
CLASS MEETING FOR HOLDERS OF H SHARES | Mgmt | ||||
RESOLUTIONS IN RELATION TO THE PLAN FOR THE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND LISTING OF RMB ORDINARY SHARES (A SHARES) | Mgmt | ||||
1.1 | Approve Type of Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.2 | Approve Nominal Value of Per Shares | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.3 | Approve Place of Listing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.4 | Approve Offering Size | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.5 | Approve Target Subscribers | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.6 | Approve Strategic Placement | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.7 | Approve Method of Issuance | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.8 | Approve Method of Pricing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.9 | Approve Method of Underwriting | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.10 | Approve Distribution of the Accumulated Profit Prior to the A Share Offering and Listing | Mgmt | For | For | No |
1.11 | Approve Validity Period of the Resolution | Mgmt | For | For | No |
Vote Summary Report
Date range covered: 07/01/2022 to 06/30/2023
Location(s): All Locations
Institution Account(s): ZSB - USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund
Xinte Energy Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/18/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y972BC104 |
Record Date: 05/12/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 1799 |
Primary CUSIP: Y972BC104 | ||
Shares Voted: 7,600 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Final Financial Accounts | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Profit Distribution Plan | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Annual Report | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve Allowance Plan for Directors and Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Shinewing Certified Public Accountants LLP as Auditor and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | Mgmt | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights for Additional Domestic Shares and/or H Shares | Mgmt | For | Against | Yes |
YOUNGY Co., Ltd. | ||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2023 | Country: | Primary Security ID: Y2932Z104 |
Record Date: 04/28/2023 | Meeting Type: Annual | Ticker: 002192 |
Primary CUSIP: Y2932Z104 | ||
Shares Voted: 1,300 | ||
Vote | |||||
Proposal | Vote | Against | |||
Number | Proposal Text | Proponent | Mgmt Rec | Instruction | Mgmt |
1 | Approve Financial Statements | Mgmt | For | For | No |
2 | Approve Profit Distribution and Capitalization of Capital Reserves | Mgmt | For | For | No |
3 | Approve Report of the Board of Directors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
4 | Approve Report of the Board of Supervisors | Mgmt | For | For | No |
5 | Approve Annual Report and Summary | Mgmt | For | For | No |
6 | Approve to Appoint Auditor | Mgmt | For | For | No |
7 | Approve Additional Related Party Transaction | SH | For | For | No |
8 | Approve Waiver of Pre-emptive Right | SH | For | For | No |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant | USCF ETF Trust |
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ John P. Love | |
John P. Love, President (principal executive officer) |
Date | July 26, 2023 |
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.