UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-22985
SMEAD FUNDS TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
600 University Street, Suite 2412
Seattle, WA 98101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Cole W. Smead
Smead Capital Management, Inc.
600 University Street, Suite 2412
Seattle, WA 98101
Copy to:
Carol A. Gehl, Esq
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
780 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 807-4122
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: November 21, 2014-June 30, 2015
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
Investment Company Report
ACCENTURE PLC
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Security | G1151C101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ACN | Meeting Date | 04-Feb-2015 | |||
ISIN | IE00B4BNMY34 | Agenda | 934111915 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JAIME ARDILA | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. GIANCARLO | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. KIMSEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE NANTERME | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GILLES C. PELISSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. PRICE | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: WULF VON SCHIMMELMANN | Management | Against | Against | ||||
1K. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: FRANK K. TANG | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO APPROVE, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | TO RATIFY, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF ACCENTURE AND TO AUTHORIZE, IN A BINDING VOTE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE KPMG’S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPT-OUT OF STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||
6. | TO AUTHORIZE HOLDING THE 2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF ACCENTURE AT A LOCATION OUTSIDE OF IRELAND. | Management | For | For | ||||
7. | TO AUTHORIZE ACCENTURE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO MAKE OPEN-MARKET PURCHASES OF ACCENTURE CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||
8. | TO DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH ACCENTURE CAN RE-ISSUE SHARES THAT IT ACQUIRES AS TREASURY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||
FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC.
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Security | 354613101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BEN | Meeting Date | 11-Mar-2015 | |||
ISIN | US3546131018 | Agenda | 934119872 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER K. BARKER | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIANN BYERWALTER | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY E. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUPERT H. JOHNSON, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK C. PIGOTT | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHUTTA RATNATHICAM | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA STEIN | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SETH H. WAUGH | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEOFFREY Y. YANG | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | TO SUBMIT FOR RE-APPROVAL THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY’S 2002 UNIVERSAL STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | Management | For | For | ||||
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Security | 254687106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DIS | Meeting Date | 12-Mar-2015 | |||
ISIN | US2546871060 | Agenda | 934118666 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK DORSEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHERYL K. SANDBERG | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY’S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against | ||||
4. | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
5. | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ACCELERATION OF EXECUTIVE PAY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
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Security | 855244109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SBUX | Meeting Date | 18-Mar-2015 | |||
ISIN | US8552441094 | Agenda | 934118680 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD SCHULTZ | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. GATES | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELLODY HOBSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN R. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLDEN LEE | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA COOPER RAMO | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. SHENNAN, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARA SHIH | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAVIER G. TERUEL | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MYRON E. ULLMAN, III | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG E. WEATHERUP | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against | ||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
5. | REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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Security | 478160104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JNJ | Meeting Date | 23-Apr-2015 | |||
ISIN | US4781601046 | Agenda | 934134761 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN E.L. DAVIS | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEX GORSKY | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK B. MCCLELLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. EUGENE WASHINGTON | Management | �� | For | For | |||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015 | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - COMMON SENSE POLICY REGARDING OVEREXTENDED DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ALIGNMENT BETWEEN CORPORATE VALUES AND POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
PFIZER INC.
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Security | 717081103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PFE | Meeting Date | 23-Apr-2015 | |||
ISIN | US7170811035 | Agenda | 934135927 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN H. HOBBS | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC TESSIER-LAVIGNE | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015 | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
THE CHUBB CORPORATION
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Security | 171232101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CB | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2015 | |||
ISIN | US1712321017 | Agenda | 934136828 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ZOE BAIRD BUDINGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1B) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA P. BURKE | Management | For | For | ||||
1C) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1D) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FINNEGAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1E) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY P. FLYNN | Management | For | For | ||||
1F) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN M. HOGUET | Management | For | For | ||||
1G) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE W. KELLNER | Management | For | For | ||||
1H) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN G. MCGUINN | Management | For | For | ||||
1I) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE M. SMALL | Management | For | For | ||||
1J) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESS SODERBERG | Management | For | For | ||||
1K) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL E. SOMERS | Management | For | For | ||||
1L) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON | Management | For | For | ||||
1M) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. ZIMMERMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1N) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED W. ZOLLAR | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | Against | Against | ||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF AN ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
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Security | 949746101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WFC | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2015 | |||
ISIN | US9497461015 | Agenda | 934141374 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II | Management | For | For | ||||
1B) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELAINE L. CHAO | Management | For | For | ||||
1C) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN | Management | For | For | ||||
1D) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1E) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH A. DUKE | Management | For | For | ||||
1F) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL | Management | For | For | ||||
1G) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1H) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES | Management | For | For | ||||
1I) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||
1J) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FEDERICO F. PENA | Management | For | For | ||||
1K) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. QUIGLEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1L) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD | Management | For | For | ||||
1M) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1N) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF | Management | For | For | ||||
1O) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1P) | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE M. VAUTRINOT | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | ADOPT A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
5. | PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE COMPANY’S LOBBYING POLICIES AND PRACTICES. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
GANNETT CO., INC.
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Security | 364730101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GCI | Meeting Date | 29-Apr-2015 | |||
ISIN | US3647301015 | Agenda | 934143594 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. CODY | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD D. ELIAS | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIDIA FONSECA | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN JEFFRY LOUIS | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GRACIA C. MARTORE | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT K. MCCUNE | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN NESS | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONY A. PROPHET | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NEAL SHAPIRO | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL) | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THIRD RESTATED ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL) | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES IN THE COMPANY’S 2010 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING VESTING OF EQUITY AWARDS OF ... (DUE TO SPACE LIMITS, SEE PROXY STATEMENT FOR FULL PROPOSAL) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
EBAY INC.
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Security | 278642103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | EBAY | Meeting Date | 01-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US2786421030 | Agenda | 934160627 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY J. BATES | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN CHRISTODORO | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE S. HAMMER | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL J. MCGOVERN | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN C. MITIC | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. MOFFETT | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE M. OMIDYAR | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. TIERNEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1N. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PERRY M. TRAQUINA | Management | For | For | ||||
1O. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS, INCLUDING THE PERFORMANCE GOALS, OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EBAY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT WITHOUT A MEETING, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED BEFORE THE MEETING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
6. | TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDER PROXY ACCESS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED BEFORE THE MEETING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
7. | TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GENDER PAY, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED BEFORE THE MEETING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
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Security | 084670702 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BRKB | Meeting Date | 02-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US0846707026 | Agenda | 934139292 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||
| 1 | WARREN E. BUFFETT | For | For | |||||||||
| 2 | CHARLES T. MUNGER | For | For | |||||||||
| 3 | HOWARD G. BUFFETT | For | For | |||||||||
| 4 | STEPHEN B. BURKE | For | For | |||||||||
| 5 | SUSAN L. DECKER | For | For | |||||||||
| 6 | WILLIAM H. GATES III | For | For | |||||||||
| 7 | DAVID S. GOTTESMAN | For | For | |||||||||
| 8 | CHARLOTTE GUYMAN | For | For | |||||||||
| 9 | THOMAS S. MURPHY | For | For | |||||||||
| 10 | RONALD L. OLSON | For | For | |||||||||
| 11 | WALTER SCOTT, JR. | For | For | |||||||||
| 12 | MERYL B. WITMER | For | For | |||||||||
AFLAC INCORPORATED
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Security | 001055102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AFL | Meeting Date | 04-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US0010551028 | Agenda | 934143835 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL P. AMOS | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. AMOS II | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. PAUL BOWERS | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISS CLONINGER III | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH J. HUDSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. KENNY | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES B. KNAPP | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH L. MOSKOWITZ | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA K. RIMER, DRPH | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELVIN T. STITH | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TAKURO YOSHIDA | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL: “RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING AS DISCLOSED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES AND ACCOMPANYING NARRATIVE DISCUSSION IN THE PROXY STATEMENT” | Management | Against | Against | ||||
3. | TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015 | Management | For | For | ||||
NORDSTROM, INC.
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Security | 655664100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||
Ticker Symbol | JWN | Meeting Date | 05-May-2015 | |||||||
ISIN | US6556641008 | Agenda | 934142338 - Management | |||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELLYE L. ARCHAMBEAU | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHYLLIS J. CAMPBELL | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELLE M. EBANKS | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT G. MILLER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLAKE W. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIK B. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER E. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP G. SATRE | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRAD D. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: B. KEVIN TURNER | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. WALTER | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALISON A. WINTER | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
NVR, INC.
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Security | 62944T105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||
Ticker Symbol | NVR | Meeting Date | 05-May-2015 | |||||||
ISIN | US62944T1051 | Agenda | 934153379 - Management | |||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. ANDREWS | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS D. ECKERT | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED E. FESTA | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ED GRIER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MANUEL H. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEL MARTINEZ | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. MORAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. PREISER | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. GRADY ROSIER | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT C. SCHAR | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL W. WHETSELL | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPANY’S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PROXY ACCESS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
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Security | 375558103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||
Ticker Symbol | GILD | Meeting Date | 06-May-2015 | |||||||
ISIN | US3755581036 | Agenda | 934149685 - Management | |||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. COGAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLA A. HILLS | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN E. LOFTON | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. MADIGAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. MARTIN | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. WHITLEY | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAYLE E. WILSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PER WOLD-OLSEN | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT TO GILEAD’S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AND INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS PRESENTED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO PERMIT STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
6. | TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD ADOPT A POLICY THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
7. | TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING THAT GILEAD ISSUE AN ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
8. | TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD REPORT ON CERTAIN RISKS TO GILEAD FROM RISING PRESSURE TO CONTAIN U.S. SPECIALTY DRUG PRICES. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
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Security | 060505104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||
Ticker Symbol | BAC | Meeting Date | 06-May-2015 | |||||||
ISIN | US0605051046 | Agenda | 934150842 - Management | |||||||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHARON L. ALLEN | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK O. BOVENDER, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE J.P. DE WECK | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD W. DONALD | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL, III | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID YOST | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | APPROVING OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (AN ADVISORY, NON- BINDING “SAY ON PAY” RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015 | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION 2003 KEY ASSOCIATE STOCK PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
6. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
7. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
8. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCKHOLDER VALUE COMMITTEE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
ABBVIE INC.
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Security | 00287Y109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ABBV | Meeting Date | 08-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US00287Y1091 | Agenda | 934142249 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||
| 1 | ROXANNE S. AUSTIN | For | For | |||||||||
| 2 | RICHARD A. GONZALEZ | For | For | |||||||||
| 3 | GLENN F. TILTON | For | For | |||||||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS ABBVIE’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
3. | SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||
AMGEN INC.
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Security | 031162100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AMGN | Meeting Date | 14-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US0311621009 | Agenda | 934153672 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID BALTIMORE | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ROBERT A. BRADWAY | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANCOIS DE CARBONNEL | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. VANCE D. COFFMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ROBERT A. ECKERT | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. GREG C. GARLAND | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. REBECCA M. HENDERSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. TYLER JACKS | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JUDITH C. PELHAM | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. RONALD D. SUGAR | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. R. SANDERS WILLIAMS | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL (VOTE TABULATION). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
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Security | 46625H100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JPM | Meeting Date | 19-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US46625H1005 | Agenda | 934169916 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA B. BAMMANN | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. BELL | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY P. FLYNN | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. NEAL | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN - REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIR | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
6. | LOBBYING - REPORT ON POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND EXPENDITURES | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
7. | SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS - REDUCE OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD FROM 20% TO 10% | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
8. | HOW VOTES ARE COUNTED - COUNT VOTES USING ONLY FOR AND AGAINST | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
9. | ACCELERATED VESTING PROVISIONS - REPORT NAMES OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND VALUE OF EQUITY AWARDS THAT WOULD VEST IF THEY RESIGN TO ENTER GOVERNMENT SERVICE | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
10. | CLAWBACK DISCLOSURE POLICY - DISCLOSE WHETHER THE FIRM RECOUPED ANY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION FROM SENIOR EXECUTIVES | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
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Security | 437076102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HD | Meeting Date | 21-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US4370761029 | Agenda | 934163584 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. FRANK BROWN | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELENA B. FOULKES | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE M. HEWETT | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG A. MENEAR | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK VADON | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
NAVIENT CORPORATION
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Security | 63938C108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NAVI | Meeting Date | 21-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US63938C1080 | Agenda | 934171668 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. ADAMS, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNA ESCOBEDO CABRAL | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DIEFENDERFER, III | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHERINE A. LEHMAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA A. MILLS | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. REMONDI | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE L. SHAPIRO | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE J. THOMPSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA S. UNGER | Management | For | For | ||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE FREQUENCY OF AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTE. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||
5. | APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE NAVIENT CORPORATION 2014 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
MERCK & CO., INC.
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Security | 58933Y105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MRK | Meeting Date | 26-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US58933Y1055 | Agenda | 934177393 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. FRAZIER | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON JR. | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2010 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
5. | PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
7. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ACCELERATED VESTING OF EQUITY AWARDS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE
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Security | 931427108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WBA | Meeting Date | 28-May-2015 | |||
ISIN | US9314271084 | Agenda | 934190202 - Management |
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE M. BABIAK | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BRAILER | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. DAVIS | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. FOOTE | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GINGER L. GRAHAM | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. LEDERER | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOMINIC P. MURPHY | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEFANO PESSINA | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY ROSENSTEIN | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY M. SCHLICHTING | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.‘S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE EQUITY RETENTION POLICY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
5. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ACCELERATED VESTING OF EQUITY AWARDS OF SENIOR EXECUTIVES UPON A CHANGE IN CONTROL. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
6. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PROXY ACCESS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
7. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING LINKING EXECUTIVE PAY TO PERFORMANCE ON SUSTAINABILITY GOALS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
CABELA’S INCORPORATED
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Security | 126804301 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CAB | Meeting Date | 03-Jun-2015 | |||
ISIN | US1268043015 | Agenda | 934190606 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1.1 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE M. ARMSTRONG | Management | For | For | ||||
1.2 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. CABELA | Management | For | For | ||||
1.3 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. EDMONDSON | Management | For | For | ||||
1.4 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS HIGHBY | Management | For | For | ||||
1.5 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. MCCARTHY | Management | For | For | ||||
1.6 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS L. MILLNER | Management | For | For | ||||
1.7 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONNA M. MILROD | Management | For | For | ||||
1.8 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETH M. PRITCHARD | Management | For | For | ||||
1.9 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. WRIGHT | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
3. | AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
SLM CORPORATION
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Security | 78442P106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SLM | Meeting Date | 25-Jun-2015 | |||
ISIN | US78442P1066 | Agenda | 934212185 - Management | |||
Item | Proposal | Proposed by | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. CHILD | Management | For | For | ||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARTER WARREN FRANKE | Management | For | For | ||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE | Management | For | For | ||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT | Management | For | For | ||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIANNE M. KELER | Management | For | For | ||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM MATHESON | Management | For | For | ||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JED H. PITCHER | Management | For | For | ||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO | Management | For | For | ||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. QUINLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIVIAN C. SCHNECK-LAST | Management | For | For | ||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. SHIEBLER | Management | For | For | ||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. STRONG | Management | For | For | ||||
2. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF SLM CORPORATION’S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against | ||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS SLM CORPORATION’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2015. | Management | For | For | ||||
4. | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED BY-LAWS OF SLM CORPORATION, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROXY ACCESS. | Management | For | For | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| (Registrant) | Smead Funds Trust | |||||
| By (Signature and Title) | /s/ William W. Smead | |||||
| William W. Smead, President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
| Date | July 14, 2015 | |||||
