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:
Pamela M. Krill, Esq.
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
833 East Michigan Street, Suite 1800
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: July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
Investment Company Report
H&R BLOCK, INC.
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Security | 093671105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HRB | Meeting Date | 10-Sep-2015 | |||
ISIN | US0936711052 | Agenda | 934264259 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. BROWN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. COBB | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. GERARD | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID BAKER LEWIS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTORIA J. REICH | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE C. ROHDE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM D. SEIP | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIANNA WOOD | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | 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 THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
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Security | 060505104 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | BAC | Meeting Date | 22-Sep-2015 | |||
ISIN | US0605051046 | Agenda | 934269172 - Management | |||
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01 | RESOLVED, THAT THE BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION STOCKHOLDERS HEREBY RATIFY THE OCTOBER 1, 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY’S BYLAWS THAT PERMIT THE COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE THE BOARD’S LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE, INCLUDING APPOINTING AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN, OR APPOINTING A LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHEN THE CHAIRMAN IS NOT AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For |
COMCAST CORPORATION
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Security | 20030N200 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | CMCSK | Meeting Date | 10-Dec-2015 | |||
ISIN | US20030N2009 | Agenda | 934300144 - Management | |||
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1. | VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, TO RECLASSIFY EACH ISSUED SHARE OF OUR CLASS A SPECIAL COMMON STOCK INTO ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK | Management | For | For |
WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE
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Security | 931427108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WBA | Meeting Date | 27-Jan-2016 | |||
ISIN | US9314271084 | Agenda | 934311539 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE M. BABIAK | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BRAILER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. FOOTE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GINGER L. GRAHAM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. LEDERER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOMINIC P. MURPHY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEFANO PESSINA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY ROSENSTEIN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY M. SCHLICHTING | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. SKINNER | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC.’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||||
ACCENTURE PLC
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Security | G1151C101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ACN | Meeting Date | 03-Feb-2016 | |||
ISIN | IE00B4BNMY34 | Agenda | 934314179 - Management | |||
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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: ARUN SARIN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: WULF VON SCHIMMELMANN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | 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 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ACCENTURE PLC 2010 SHARE INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE, ESTABLISH LIMITS ON ANNUAL COMPENSATION GRANTED TO OUR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AND MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ACCENTURE PLC 2010 EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE AND MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
5. | 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 | ||||||
6. | TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT “PROXY ACCESS.” | Management | For | For | ||||||
7A. | TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ENHANCE THE ADVANCE NOTICE PROVISIONS AND MAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
7B. | TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION TO MAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
8A. | TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE FOR PLURALITY VOTING IN THE EVENT OF A CONTESTED ELECTION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
8B. | TO AMEND THE COMPANY’S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO GRANT THE BOARD SOLE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE ITS SIZE. | Management | For | For | ||||||
9. | TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||||
10. | TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO OPT-OUT OF STATUTORY PRE- EMPTION RIGHTS UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||||
11. | TO AUTHORIZE ACCENTURE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO MAKE OPEN-MARKET PURCHASES OF ACCENTURE CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||||
12. | TO DETERMINE THE PRICE RANGE AT WHICH ACCENTURE CAN RE-ALLOT SHARES THAT IT ACQUIRES AS TREASURY SHARES UNDER IRISH LAW. | Management | For | For | ||||||
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
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Security | 254687106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DIS | Meeting Date | 03-Mar-2016 | |||
ISIN | US2546871060 | Agenda | 934321352 - Management | |||
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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: MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK G. PARKER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHERYL K. SANDBERG | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | 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 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
5. | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
6. | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO LOBBYING DISCLOSURE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
STARBUCKS CORPORATION
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Security | 855244109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SBUX | Meeting Date | 23-Mar-2016 | |||
ISIN | US8552441094 | Agenda | 934322861 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD SCHULTZ | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY N. DILLON | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. GATES | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELLODY HOBSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN R. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA COOPER RAMO | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. SHENNAN, JR. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARA SHIH | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAVIER G. TERUEL | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MYRON E. ULLMAN, III | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG E. WEATHERUP | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
3. | APPROVE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BONUS PLAN. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
4. | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
5. | ADOPT PROXY ACCESS BYLAW. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
6. | REVIEW POLICIES RELATED TO HUMAN RIGHTS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
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Security | 949746101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WFC | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US9497461015 | Agenda | 934339830 - Management | |||
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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: STEPHEN W. SANGER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1N. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1O. | 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 2016. | 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 | ||||||
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
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Security | 060505104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BAC | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US0605051046 | Agenda | 934341568 - Management | |||
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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 | Against | Against | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD W. DONALD | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HUDSON | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIONEL L. NOWELL, III | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS D. WOODS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID YOST | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
2. | APPROVING OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING “SAY ON PAY” RESOLUTION) | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
3. | RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016 | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CLAWBACK AMENDMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
EBAY INC.
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Security | 278642103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | EBAY | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US2786421030 | Agenda | 934358361 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED D. ANDERSON JR. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY J. BATES | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE S. HAMMER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHLEEN C. MITIC | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE M. OMIDYAR | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. PRESSLER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. SWAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. TIERNEY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PERRY M. TRAQUINA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEVIN N. WENIG | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
5. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GENDER PAY EQUITY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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Security | 478160104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JNJ | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US4781601046 | Agenda | 934340984 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY C. BECKERLE | 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 | Against | Against | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. EUGENE WASHINGTON | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016 | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLICY FOR SHARE REPURCHASE PREFERENCE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT ON LOBBYING DISCLOSURE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
7. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - TAKE-BACK PROGRAMS FOR UNUSED MEDICINES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
PFIZER INC.
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Security | 717081103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PFE | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US7170811035 | Agenda | 934341203 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. ECHEVARRIA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN H. HOBBS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016 | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLICY ON DIRECTOR ELECTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
7. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CERTAIN TAXABLE EVENTS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC.
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Security | 084670702 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BRKB | Meeting Date | 30-Apr-2016 | |||
ISIN | US0846707026 | Agenda | 934337127 - Management | |||
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1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||
| 1 WARREN E. BUFFETT | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 2 CHARLES T. MUNGER | For | For | ||||||||
| 3 HOWARD G. BUFFETT | For | For | ||||||||
| 4 STEPHEN B. BURKE | For | For | ||||||||
| 5 SUSAN L. DECKER | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 6 WILLIAM H. GATES III | For | For | ||||||||
| 7 DAVID S. GOTTESMAN | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 8 CHARLOTTE GUYMAN | For | For | ||||||||
| 9 THOMAS S. MURPHY | For | For | ||||||||
| 10 RONALD L. OLSON | For | For | ||||||||
| 11 WALTER SCOTT, JR. | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 12 MERYL B. WITMER | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
2. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE REPORTING OF RISKS POSED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
AFLAC INCORPORATED
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Security | 001055102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AFL | Meeting Date | 02-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US0010551028 | Agenda | 934337658 - Management | |||
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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: TOSHIHIKO FUKUZAWA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH J. HUDSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. KENNY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES B. KNAPP | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH L. MOSKOWITZ | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA K. RIMER, DRPH | Management | For | For | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MELVIN T. STITH | 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 | For | For | ||||||
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, 2016 | Management | For | For | ||||||
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
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Security | 025816109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AXP | Meeting Date | 02-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US0258161092 | Agenda | 934348966 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: URSULA M. BURNS | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: KENNETH I. CHENAULT | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: PETER CHERNIN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: RALPH DE LA VEGA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: ANNE L. LAUVERGEON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: MICHAEL O. LEAVITT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: THEODORE J. LEONSIS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: RICHARD C. LEVIN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: SAMUEL J. PALMISANO | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: DANIEL L. VASELLA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: ROBERT D. WALTER | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PROPOSED BY OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS | Management | Against | Against |
2. | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
4. | APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY 2016 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF EEO-1 DATA. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPORT ON PRIVACY, DATA SECURITY AND GOVERNMENT REQUESTS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
7. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
8. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO LOBBYING DISCLOSURE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
9. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
NVR, INC.
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Security | 62944T105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NVR | Meeting Date | 03-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US62944T1051 | Agenda | 934373476 - Management | |||
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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, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPANY’S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
TEGNA INC.
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Security | 87901J105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TGNA | Meeting Date | 05-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US87901J1051 | Agenda | 934349918 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD D. ELIAS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LIDIA FONSECA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL GREENTHAL | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARJORIE MAGNER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GRACIA C. MARTORE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT K. MCCUNE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY W. MCGEE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN NESS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE P. NOLOP | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NEAL SHAPIRO | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2016 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
GANNETT CO., INC.
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Security | 36473H104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GCI | Meeting Date | 10-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US36473H1041 | Agenda | 934355543 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. CODY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. COLL | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DICKEY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LILA IBRAHIM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE S. KRAMER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN JEFFRY LOUIS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONY A. PROPHET | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA A. SANDLER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHLOE R. SLADDEN | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FY 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY’S 2015 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY’S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||
5. | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
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Security | 375558103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GILD | Meeting Date | 11-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US3755581036 | Agenda | 934355567 - Management | |||
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| ||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. COGAN, PH.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN E. LOFTON | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. MADIGAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. MARTIN, PH.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MILLIGAN, PH.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. WHITLEY, M.D. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAYLE E. WILSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PER WOLD-OLSEN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
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, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. CODE SECTION 162(M) BONUS 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 | Against | Against | ||||||
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 | For | Against | ||||||
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
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Security | 46625H100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JPM | Meeting Date | 17-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US46625H1005 | Agenda | 934367257 - Management | |||
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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. | INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN - REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIR | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
5. | HOW VOTES ARE COUNTED - COUNT VOTES USING ONLY FOR AND AGAINST AND IGNORE ABSTENTIONS | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
6. | VESTING FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE -PROHIBIT VESTING OF EQUITY-BASED AWARDS FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES DUE TO VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION TO ENTER GOVERNMENT SERVICE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
7. | APPOINT A STOCKHOLDER VALUE COMMITTEE - ADDRESS WHETHER DIVESTITURE OF ALL NON- CORE BANKING BUSINESS SEGMENTS WOULD ENHANCE SHAREHOLDER VALUE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
8. | CLAWBACK AMENDMENT - DEFER COMPENSATION FOR 10 YEARS TO HELP SATISFY ANY MONETARY PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLATION OF LAW | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
9. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY - ADOPT A BALANCED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WITH SOCIAL FACTORS TO IMPROVE THE FIRM’S ETHICAL CONDUCT AND PUBLIC REPUTATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
COMCAST CORPORATION
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Security | 20030N101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CMCSA | Meeting Date | 19-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US20030N1019 | Agenda | 934357460 - Management | |||
Item |
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| ||||||
1. | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||
| 1 KENNETH J. BACON | For | For | ||||||||
| 2 MADELINE S. BELL | For | For | ||||||||
| 3 SHELDON M. BONOVITZ | For | For | ||||||||
| 4 EDWARD D. BREEN | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 5 JOSEPH J. COLLINS | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 6 GERALD L. HASSELL | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
| 7 JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN | For | For | ||||||||
| 8 EDUARDO MESTRE | For | For | ||||||||
| 9 BRIAN L. ROBERTS | For | For | ||||||||
| 10 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS | For | For | ||||||||
| 11 DR. JUDITH RODIN | Withheld | Against | ||||||||
2. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | APPROVAL OF OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
4. | APPROVAL OF OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
5. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMCAST CORPORATION 2002 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
6. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED COMCAST- NBCUNIVERSAL 2011 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
7. | TO PROVIDE A LOBBYING REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
8. | TO PROHIBIT ACCELERATED VESTING OF STOCK UPON A CHANGE IN CONTROL | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
9. | TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
10. | TO STOP 100-TO-ONE VOTING POWER | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
| ||||||
Security | 437076102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HD | Meeting Date | 19-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US4370761029 | Agenda | 934359907 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERARD J. ARPEY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. FRANK BROWN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELENA B. FOULKES | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA R. GOODEN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE M. HEWETT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG A. MENEAR | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | 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 PREPARATION OF AN EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REDUCE THE THRESHOLD TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS TO 10% OF OUTSTANDING SHARES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
AMGEN INC.
| ||||||
Security | 031162100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AMGN | Meeting Date | 19-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US0311621009 | Agenda | 934360645 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: DR. DAVID BALTIMORE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. ROBERT A. BRADWAY | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. FRANCOIS DE CARBONNEL | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. ROBERT A. ECKERT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. GREG C. GARLAND | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. FRED HASSAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: DR. REBECCA M. HENDERSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: DR. TYLER JACKS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: MS. JUDITH C. PELHAM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: DR. RONALD D. SUGAR | Management | For | For | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A TERM EXPIRING AT 2017: 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, 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE VOTING STANDARD APPLICABLE TO NON-BINDING PROPOSALS SUBMITTED BY STOCKHOLDERS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
NORDSTROM, INC.
| ||||||
Security | 655664100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JWN | Meeting Date | 19-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US6556641008 | Agenda | 934366445 - Management | |||
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| ||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELLYE L. ARCHAMBEAU | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TANYA L. DOMIER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLAKE W. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIK B. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER E. NORDSTROM | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP G. SATRE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRAD D. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON A. SMITH | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY D. TILDEN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: B. KEVIN TURNER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. WALTER | 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 | ||||||
4. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED NORDSTROM, INC. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BONUS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||
MERCK & CO., INC.
| ||||||
Security | 58933Y105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MRK | Meeting Date | 24-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US58933Y1055 | Agenda | 934378515 - Management | |||
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| ||||||
1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH | Management | For | For | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA J. CRAIG | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH C. FRAZIER | Management | For | For | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
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 | Against | Against | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL B. ROTHMAN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1J. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1K. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON | Management | For | For | ||||||
1L. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS | Management | For | For | ||||||
1M. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
2. | NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
3. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2016. | Management | For | For | ||||||
4. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHT TO ACT BY WRITTEN CONSENT. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
5. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||
6. | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON DISPOSAL OF UNUSED OR EXPIRED DRUGS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC.
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Security | 70450Y103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PYPL | Meeting Date | 25-May-2016 | |||
ISIN | US70450Y1038 | Agenda | 934381726 - Management | |||
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1A. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENCES CASARES | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1B. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN CHRISTODORO | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1C. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE | Management | For | For | ||||||
1D. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1E. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL J. MCGOVERN | Management | For | For | ||||||
1F. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. MOFFETT | Management | For | For | ||||||
1G. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE M. OMIDYAR | Management | For | For | ||||||
1H. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL H. SCHULMAN | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
1I. | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY | Management | For | For | ||||||
2. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
3. | ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE THE FREQUENCY OF OUR FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | 1 Year | For | ||||||
4. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR 2015 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. | Management | Against | Against | ||||||
5. | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE PAYPAL EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||
6. | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2016. | 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/ Steven J. LeMire | |||||
Steven J. LeMire, Treasurer | ||||||
| Date | August 11, 2016 | |||||
