FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-00248
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THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
7 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1140, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Lawrence L. Hooper, Jr.
The Adams Express Company
7 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1140
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 752-5900
Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2007
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
Description | Proposal | Voted | Vote | For/ |
Issuer: Abbott Laboratories | ||||
Ticker: ABT | ||||
CUSIP: 002824-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on Advisory Vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on the Roles of Chair and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: EYE | ||||
CUSIP: 00763M-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: APD | ||||
CUSIP: 009158-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 01/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Alltel Corporation | ||||
Ticker: AT | ||||
CUSIP: 020039-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/15/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: AMBAC Financial Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ABK | ||||
CUSIP: 023139-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: American International Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: AIG | ||||
CUSIP: 026874-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Company 2007 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal relating to performance-based stock options | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Aqua America, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: WTR | ||||
CUSIP: 03836W-20-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Issuer: AT&T Inc. | ||||
Ticker: T | ||||
CUSIP: O00206R102 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/27/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the AT&T Severance Policy | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Political Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Special Shareholders Meeting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Pay for Performance | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Executive Compensation Approval | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding SERP Limitation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ADP | ||||
CUSIP: 053015-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/14/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve Company's Amended & Restated Executive Incentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Avaya Inc. | ||||
Ticker: AV | ||||
CUSIP: 053499-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/15/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to Approve an Amendment to the Avaya Inc. 2004 Long Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Avon Products, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: AVP | ||||
CUSIP: 054303-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/03/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendments to the Company's restated Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Resolution regarding benchmarking of incentive compensation goals against peer group performance | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: BBX | ||||
CUSIP: 065408-50-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/15/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Issuer: Bank of America Corporation | ||||
Ticker: BAC | ||||
CUSIP: 060505-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding stock options | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the number of directors | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding an independent Board Chairman | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The Bank of New York Company, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: BK | ||||
CUSIP: 064057-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/10/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on simple majority voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on cumulative voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on an advisory shareholder vote on the compensation of the named executive officers | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The Bank of New York Company, Inc. (Special Merger Mtg.) | ||||
Ticker: BK | ||||
CUSIP: 064057-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2007 | ||||
Proposal to adopt the amended and restated agreement and plan of merger between Mellon Financial Corporation, The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve a provision in the Certificate of Incorporation of Newco requiring the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75 percent of the outstanding voting shares of Newco for direct shareholder amendment of Article V of the By-Laws | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the number of authorized shares of Newco Capital stock as set forth in Newco's Certificate of Incorporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: BEA Systems, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: BEAS | ||||
CUSIP: 733251-02-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 7/19/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve adoption of Company 2006 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approve adoption of Company Senior Executive Bonus Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding stockholder proposal protocol | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding repeal of classified Board of Directors | SHLDR | YES | FOR | AGNST |
Issuer: BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: BJ | ||||
CUSIP: 05548J-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of 2007 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | ||||
Ticker: BMY | ||||
CUSIP: 110122-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/01/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Company's 2007 Stock Award and Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Company's Senior Executive Performance Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on Executive Compensation Disclosure | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on Recoupment | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on Cumulative Voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Bunge Limited | ||||
Ticker: BG | ||||
CUSIP: G16962-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Company's Limited 2007 Non-Employee Directors Equity Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Caremark RX, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CMX | ||||
CUSIP: 141705-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/23/2007 | ||||
To Adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among CVS Corp., Caremark and Twain MergerSub L.L.C. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
To approve any adjournment or postponement of the Special Meeting, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: CINTAS Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CTAS | ||||
CUSIP: 172908-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/10/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be a Director who is independent from the Corporation. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Request that the Board of Directors initiate the appropriate process to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation to provide that director nominees shall be elected by the affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast at an annual meeting of shareholders | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: CISCO Systems, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CSCO | ||||
CUSIP: 17275R-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/15/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal stating that a significant portion of future equity compensation grants to senior executives shall be shares of stock that require the achievement of performance goals as a prerequisite to vesting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Request that the Board's Compensation Committee initiate a review of the Company's executive compensation policies and to report on that review by January 01, 2007. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Internet Fragmentation Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Clear Channel Communications, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CCU | ||||
CUSIP: 184502-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 03/21/2007 (Special Meeting) | ||||
Proposal to adopt Agreement and Plan of Merger among the Company, BT Triple Crown Merger Co., Inc., B Triple Crown Finco, LLC, and T Triple Crown Finco., LLC. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary or appropriate. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Clear Channel Communications, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CCU | ||||
CUSIP: 184502-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2007 (Annual Meeting) | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Pay for Superior Performance | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Corporate Political Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Compensation Committee Independence | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The Coca-Cola Company | ||||
Ticker: KO | ||||
CUSIP: 191216-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/18/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Performance Incentive Plan of the Company | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Management Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding an Advisory Vote on the Compensation Committee Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Chemical and Biological Testing | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Study and Report on Extraction of Water in India | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Restricted Stock | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Comcast Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CMCSA | ||||
CUSIP: 20030N101 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/23/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Prevent the issuance of new stock options | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require that the Chairman of the Board not be an employee | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require sustainability report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Adopt a recapitalization plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require annual vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require pay differential report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require disclosure of political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: ConocoPhillips | ||||
Ticker: COP | ||||
CUSIP: 20825C-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding corporate political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding global warming-renewables | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding qualification for director nominees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding drilling in sensitive/protected areas | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Report on recognition of indigenous rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding community accountability | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Corning Incorporated | ||||
Ticker: GLW | ||||
CUSIP: 219350-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to the election of each director annually and to eliminate staggered board | SHLDR | YES | FOR | AGNST |
Issuer: Cree, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CREE | ||||
CUSIP: 225447-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/03/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Curtiss-Wright Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CW | ||||
CUSIP: 231561-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: CVS/Caremark Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CVS | ||||
CUSIP: 126650-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adopt the Company's 2007 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adopt the Company's 2007 Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding limits on CEO compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding sustainability reporting by the Company | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the relationship between the Company and compensation consultants | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the Company's policy on stock option grants | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Dean Foods Company | ||||
Ticker: DF | ||||
CUSIP: 242370-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/18/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of new Equity Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding separation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board roles | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: DELL Inc. | ||||
Ticker: DELL | ||||
CUSIP: 24702R-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 07/21/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Global Human Rights Standard | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Declaration of Dividend | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Del Monte Foods Company | ||||
Ticker: DLM | ||||
CUSIP: 24522P-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 09/21/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Duke Energy Corporation (Special Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: DUK | ||||
CUSIP: 264399-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/24/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of Company 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Duke Energy Corporation (Annual Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: DUK | ||||
CUSIP: 264399-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | ||||
Ticker: DD | ||||
CUSIP: 263534-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on Dupont Equity and Incentive Plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal regarding genetically modified food | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding plant closure | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding report on PFOA | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding costs | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding global warming | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding chemical facility security | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Emerson Electric Company | ||||
Ticker: EMR | ||||
CUSIP: 291011-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/06/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: ENSCO International Incorporated | ||||
Ticker: ESV | ||||
CUSIP: 26874Q-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Essex Corporation | ||||
Ticker: KEYW | ||||
CUSIP: 296744-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 01/10/2007 | ||||
Proposal to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger between Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., Eagle Transaction Corporation (MergerCo) and Essex Corporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to authorize the proxy holders to vote to adjourn or postpone the special meeting, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Exxon Mobil Corporation | ||||
Ticker: XOM | ||||
CUSIP: 30231G-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/30/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Cumulative Voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Special Shareholder meetings | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Board Chairman and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Dividend Strategy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding CEO compensation decisions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Executive compensation report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Executive compensation limit | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Incentive pay recoupment | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Political contributions report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Amendment of EEO policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Community environmental impact | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Greenhouse gas emissions goals | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding CO2 Information at the pump | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding renewable energy investment levels | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Fifth Third Bancorp | ||||
Ticker: FITB | ||||
CUSIP: 316773-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/17/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to amend Article VII of the Code of Regulations, as amended, to provide for the issuance of uncertificated shares. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Florida Rock Industries, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: FRK | ||||
CUSIP: 341140-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/07/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Gannett Co., Inc. | ||||
Ticker: GCI | ||||
CUSIP: 364730-10-1 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend the Company's Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws to declassify the Board of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal concerning independent board chairman | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Genentech, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: DNA | ||||
CUSIP: 368710-40-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/20/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: General Electric Company | ||||
Ticker: GE | ||||
CUSIP: 369604-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Adoption of majority voting for directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approval of material terms of senior officer performance goals | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding cumulative voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal to curb over-extended directors | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding one director from the ranks of retirees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding independent board chairman | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding elimination of dividend equivalents | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding report on charitable contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding global warming report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding ethical criteria for military contracts | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding report on pay differential | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Harley-Davidson, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: HOG | ||||
CUSIP: 412822-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/28/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Illinois Tool Works Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ITW | ||||
CUSIP: 452308-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/04/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Intel Corporation | ||||
Ticker: INTC | ||||
CUSIP: 458140-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendment and extension of the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approval of the 2007 Executive Officer Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting limitation on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Investors Financial Services Corp. | ||||
Ticker: IFIN | ||||
CUSIP: 461915-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 06/20/2007 | ||||
Proposal to adopt the merger agreement for the merger of Investors Financial Services Corp. with State Street Corporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Johnson & Johnson | ||||
Ticker: JNJ | ||||
CUSIP: 478160-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on majority voting requirements for Director Nominees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on supplemental retirement plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Lucent Technologies Inc. (Special Mtg.) | ||||
Ticker: LU | ||||
CUSIP: 549463-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 09/07/2006 | ||||
Proposal regarding the Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and among Lucent, Alcatel and Aura Merger Sub, Inc. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Marathon Oil Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MRO | ||||
CUSIP: 565849-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of 2007 Incentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Board proposal to amend the restated certificate of incorporation and By-laws to eliminate the Supermajority vote provision | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Board proposal to amend the restated certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: MLM | ||||
CUSIP: 573284-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: MASCO Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MAS | ||||
CUSIP: 574599-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: 3M Company | ||||
Ticker: MMM | ||||
CUSIP: 885794-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendment of the Company's restated certificate of incorporation to eliminate the supermajority vote requirements | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendment of the Company's restated certificate of incorporation to eliminate the Fair Price Provision | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the executive annual incentive plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the material terms of the performance criteria under the performance unit plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding executive compensation based on the performance of peer companies | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: MDU Resources Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: MDU | ||||
CUSIP: 552690-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to increase authorized shares of common stock | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to declassify board of directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting a sustainability report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Medtronic, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: MDT | ||||
CUSIP: 585055-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 08/24/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Director Election Majority Vote Standard Proposal | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Microsoft Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MSFT | ||||
CUSIP: 594918-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/14/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding restriction on selling products and services to foreign governments | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding sexual orientation in Equal Employment Opportunity Policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding hiring of proxy advisor | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Morgan Stanley | ||||
Ticker: MS | ||||
CUSIP: 617446-44-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/10/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the 2007 Equity Incentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal regarding simple majority vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding executive compensation advisory vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Murphy Oil Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MUR | ||||
CUSIP: 626717-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve the proposed 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the proposed 2007 Annual Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the proposed amendments to the employee stock purchase plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | ||||
Ticker: NWL | ||||
CUSIP: 651229-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adopt simple majority vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal to adopt director election majority vote standard | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Oracle Corporation | ||||
Ticker: ORCL | ||||
CUSIP: 68389X-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/09/2006 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve adoption of Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Bonus Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve Amended and Restated 1993 Directors' Stock Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: OSI Restaurant Partners Inc. | ||||
Ticker: OSI | ||||
CUSIP: 67104A-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 06/05/2007 | ||||
Adoption of the agreement and plan of merger among OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc., Kangaroo Holdings, Inc. and Kangaroo Acquisition, Inc. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Pepsico, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PEP | ||||
CUSIP: 713448-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of 2007 Long Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Charitable Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Petroleum & Resources Corporation (Special Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: PEO | ||||
CUSIP: 716549-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/07/2006 | ||||
Proposal relating to the purpose of the Corporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to the classification, designation and issuance of stock and related provisions | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to stockholder voting | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to stockholder election of directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to the power to amend our By-laws | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to the quorum for stockholder meetings | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to determinations by our Board | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to the amendment of certain other provisions of our Charter | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Petroleum & Resources Corporation (Annual Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: PEO | ||||
CUSIP: 716549-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 03/27/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Pfizer Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PFE | ||||
CUSIP: 717081-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to Cumulative Voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting a report on the rationale for exporting animal experimentation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting a report on the feasibility of amending Pfizer's corporate policy on laboratory animal care and use | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal relating to qualifications for director nominees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PNC | ||||
CUSIP: 693475-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of Company's Executive Incentive Award Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: The Procter & Gamble Company | ||||
Ticker: PG | ||||
CUSIP: 742718-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/10/2006 | ||||
Proposal to amend Company's Code of Regulations to decrease the authorized number of Directors on the Board | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to reapprove and amend the material terms of the performance criteria under The Procter & Gamble 2001 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal that the Board of Directors take the necessary steps so that no future new stock options are awarded to anyone, nor that any current stock options are repriced or renewed | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PRSP | ||||
CUSIP: 743606-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 12/13/2006 | ||||
To approve the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. and Texas United Bancshares, Inc., for Texas United merger with Prosperity | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PRSP | ||||
CUSIP: 743606-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/17/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Rohm and Haas Company | ||||
Ticker: ROH | ||||
CUSIP: 775371-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/07/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: The Ryland Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: RYL | ||||
CUSIP: 783764-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/25/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve the Company 2007 Equity Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Safeway Inc. | ||||
Ticker: SWY | ||||
CUSIP: 786514-20-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Company 2007 Equity and Incentive Award Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal to approve the Amended and Restated Capital Performance Bonus Plan for Executive Officers and Key Employees of Company | MGMT | YES | ||
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting cumulative voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting that an independent director serve as Chairman of the Board | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting the labeling of products of cloning or genetic engineering | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting that the Company issue a sustainability report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting that the Company issue a report on "controlled-atmosphere killing." | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Schlumberger Limited | ||||
Ticker: SLB | ||||
CUSIP: 806857-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/11/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Financial Statements | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Solectron Corporation | ||||
Ticker: 834182-10-7 | ||||
CUSIP: SLR | ||||
Meeting Date: 01/10/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Target Corporation | ||||
Ticker: TGT | ||||
CUSIP: 87612E-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Officer Short-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve an amendment to the restated Articles of Incorporation to require a majority vote for the election of directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding additional disclosure of political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | ||||
Ticker: TEVA | ||||
CUSIP: 881624-20-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 07/17/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Receive and discuss Company's consolidated balance sheet | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Board of Directors' recommendation that the cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2006 be declared final | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve purchase of directors' and officers' liability insurance for the directors and officers | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Unilever PLC | ||||
Ticker: UL | ||||
CUSIP: 904767-70-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/16/2007 | ||||
Proposal to receive the report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2006 | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Directors Remuneration Report for the year ended 31 December 2006 | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to declare a dividend on the ordinary shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to authorize the Directors to fix the remuneration of the Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to renew the authority to Directors to issue shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to renew the authority to Directors to disapply pre-emption rights. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to renew the authority to the Company to purchase its own shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend the Articles of Association in relation to e-communications and voting rights. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend the Articles of Association in relation to Directors' remuneration | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Unilever Global Share Incentive Plan 2007 | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Issuer: United Parcel Service, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: UPS | ||||
CUSIP: 911312-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/10/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: United Technologies Corporation | ||||
Ticker: UTX | ||||
CUSIP: 913017-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/11/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal Concerning Director Term Limits | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal Concerning Foreign Military Sales | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal Concerning Political Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal Concerning Advisory Resolution to Ratify Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal Concerning Pay-For-Superior-Performance | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wachovia Corporation (Special Meeting - Merger) | ||||
Ticker: WB | ||||
CUSIP: 929903-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 8/31/2006 | ||||
Approve issuance of shares of Wachovia common stock for the proposed merger with Golden West Financial Corporation | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve Amended and Restated Wachovia Corporation 2003 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Issuer: Wachovia Corporation (Annual Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: WB | ||||
CUSIP: 929903-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/17/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to amend Company's Articles of Incorporation to eliminate the provisions classifying the terms of the board of directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend Company's Articles of Incorporation to provide for majority voting in uncontested director elections | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding non-binding stockholder vote ratifying executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding qualifications of director nominees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding reporting political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding separating the offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wells Fargo & Company | ||||
Ticker: WFC | ||||
CUSIP: 949746-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding separation of Board Chairman and CEO positions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding an advisory vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding adoption of a policy limiting benefits under our supplemental executive retirement plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding a report on Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding emission reduction goals for Wells Fargo and its customers | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wilmington Trust Corporation | ||||
Ticker: WL | ||||
CUSIP: 971807-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/19/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Issuer: Windstream Corporation | ||||
Ticker: WIN | ||||
CUSIP: 97381W-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/09/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve Company performance incentive compensation plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding required equity awards to be held | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wyeth | ||||
Ticker: WYE | ||||
CUSIP: 983024-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve amendments to our restated certificate of incorporation to eliminate supermajority vote requirements | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amend and restate the Wyeth 2005 Stock Incentive Plan for tax compliance | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding disclosure of Wyeth's animal welfare policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the preparation of a report on limiting the supply of prescription drugs in Canada | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the disclosure of political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the recoupment of incentive bonuses | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding interlocking directorships | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the disclosure of certain relationships (Proposal withdrawn - no vote required) | SHLDR | NO | N/A | N/A |
Proposal regarding separating the roles of Chairman and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding adoption of a stockholder advisory vote on compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Zimmer Holdings, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ZMH | ||||
CUSIP: 98956P-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/07/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendment of restated certificate of incorporation to require annual election of all directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adopt simple majority vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | 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.
THE ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
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(Registrant)
BY: | /s/ Douglas G. Ober |
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Douglas G. Ober | |
Chief Executive Officer | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | |
DATE: | July 13, 2007 |