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, 2008
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record
Description | Proposal | Voted | Vote | For/ |
Issuer: Abbott Laboratories | ||||
Ticker: ABT | ||||
CUSIP: 002824-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding access to medicines | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding advisory vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: APD | ||||
CUSIP: 009158-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 01/24/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Alltel Corporation (Special Mtg.) | ||||
Ticker: AT | ||||
CUSIP: 020039-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 08/29/2007 | ||||
Proposal to adopt the agreement and plan of merger. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adjourn or postpone the special meeting to a later date or time, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: American International Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: AIG | ||||
CUSIP: 026874-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/14/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to human right to water | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal relating to reporting of political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Aqua America, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: WTR | ||||
CUSIP: 03836W-20-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/15/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: AT&T Inc. | ||||
Ticker: T | ||||
CUSIP: O00206R102 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding report on political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding pension credit policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding lead independent director bylaw | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding SERP policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding advisory vote on compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ADP | ||||
CUSIP: 053015-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/13/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Avaya Inc. (Special Meeting) | ||||
Ticker: AV | ||||
CUSIP: 053499-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 09/28/2007 | ||||
Proposal to adopt the agreement and plan of merger. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
To approve the adjournment of the special meeting, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Avon Products, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: AVP | ||||
CUSIP: 054303-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/01/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Adoption of the Executive Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Resolution regarding Nanomaterial Product Safety Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Bank of America Corporation | ||||
Ticker: BAC | ||||
CUSIP: 060505-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/23/2008 | ||||
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 Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding determination of CEO Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Cumulative Voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Independent Board Chairman | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Special Shareholder Meetings | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Equator Principles | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Human Rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | ||||
Ticker: BK | ||||
CUSIP: 064057-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to approve the adoption of Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal to approve the adoption of Employee Stock Purchase | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the adoption of Executive Incentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal with respect to cumulative voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting annual vote on an advisory resolution to ratify executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: BJ | ||||
CUSIP: 05548J-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of 2008 Amended and restated management incentive plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the 2008 amended and restated growth incentive plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | ||||
Ticker: BMY | ||||
CUSIP: 110122-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/06/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Executive Compensation Disclosure | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Broadcom Corporation | ||||
Ticker: BRCM | ||||
CUSIP: 111320-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 06/19/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors Farinsky, Handel, Hartenstein, Major, McGregor, Ross, Switz | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Election of Director Samueli | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approve amendment & restatement of Broadcom's 1998 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approve amendment & restatement of Broadcom's 1998 Stock Employee Stock Purchase Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Bunge Limited | ||||
Ticker: BG | ||||
CUSIP: G16962-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/23/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Increase number of authorized common shares. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Increase number of authorized preference shares. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amend by-laws to permit repurchase or otherwise acquire its shares to hold as treasury shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: CINTAS Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CTAS | ||||
CUSIP: 172908-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/23/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to adopt a policy that the Chairman of the Board of Directors be an independent director. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal to adopt majority voting. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: CISCO Systems, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: CSCO | ||||
CUSIP: 17275R-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/15/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve amendment and extension of the 2005 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approve the Executive Incentive Plan with respect to current and future covered employees and executive officers | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting the Board to establish a Board Committee on Human Rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting that the Board establish a pay-for-superior-performance standard for senior executives | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal submitted by shareholders requesting the Board to adopt a policy that shareholders be given an advisory vote on executive compensation. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting the Board to publish a report to shareholders on the violations of human rights. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The Coca-Cola Company | ||||
Ticker: KO | ||||
CUSIP: 191216-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/16/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the Coco-Cola Company 2008 Stock Option Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal regarding an Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding an Independent Board Chair | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding a Board Committee on Human Rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Comcast Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CMCSA | ||||
CUSIP: 20030N101 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/14/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the Comcast Corporation 2002 Restricted Stock Plan, as amended and restated | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the Comcast Corporation 2003 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Adopt a recapitalization plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Identify all executive officers who earn in excess of $500,000 | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Nominate two directors for every open directorship | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Require a pay differential report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Provided cumulative voting for Class A shareholders in the election of directors | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Adopt principles for comprehensive health care reform | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Adopt an annual vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Compass Bancshares, Inc. (Special Mtg.) | ||||
Ticker: CBSS | ||||
CUSIP: 20449H-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 08/08/2007 | ||||
Approve and adopt the transaction agreement for Compass to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBVA. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the adjournment or postponement of the Compass special meeting, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: ConocoPhillips | ||||
Ticker: COP | ||||
CUSIP: 20825C-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/14/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Amend by-laws and certificate of incorporation to provide for the annual election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Qulifications for Director nominees | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Report on recognition of indigenous rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Advisory vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Political Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Greenhouse gas reduction | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Community Accountability | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Drilling in sensitive/protected areas | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Environmental impact | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Global warming | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Corning Incorporated | ||||
Ticker: GLW | ||||
CUSIP: 219350-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve the amendment of the 2005 Employee Equity Participation Program | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Curtiss-Wright Corporation | ||||
Ticker: CW | ||||
CUSIP: 231561-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/02/2008 | ||||
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: 04/25/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding special shareholder meetings | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding tax gross-up payments | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding political contributions and expenditures | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Dean Foods Company | ||||
Ticker: DF | ||||
CUSIP: 242370-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Del Monte Foods Company | ||||
Ticker: DLM | ||||
CUSIP: 24522P-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 09/27/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve the amendment and restatement of the Del Monte Foods Company 2002 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: DELL Inc. | ||||
Ticker: DELL | ||||
CUSIP: 24702R-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 12/04/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the amended and restated 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Declaration of Dividend | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Duke Energy Corporation | ||||
Ticker: DUK | ||||
CUSIP: 264399-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the amended and restated Duke Energy Corporation Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | ||||
Ticker: DD | ||||
CUSIP: 263534-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/30/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on Plant Closure | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on separation of positions of Chairman and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on Global Warming Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on amendment to Human Rights Policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on Shareholder say on Executive pay | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Emerson Electric Company | ||||
Ticker: EMR | ||||
CUSIP: 291011-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/05/2008 | ||||
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: 05/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Exxon Mobil Corporation | ||||
Ticker: XOM | ||||
CUSIP: 30231G-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/28/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Shareholder proposals prohibited | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Director nominee qualifications | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Board Chairman and CEO | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Shareholder return policy | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Shareholder advisory vote on executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Executive compensation report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Incentive pay recoupment | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Corporate sponsorships report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Political contributions report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Amendment of EEO policy | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Community environmental impact | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
ANWR drilling report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Greenhouse gas emissions goals | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
CO2 information at the pump | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Climate change and technology report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Energy technology report | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Renewable energy policy | SHLDR | YES | AGAINST | FOR |
Issuer: Fifth Third Bancorp | ||||
Ticker: FITB | ||||
CUSIP: 316773-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/15/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to amend article fourth of the amended articles of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Fifth Third Bancorp 2008 Incentive Compensation Plan. | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal to amend Article II, Section 1 of the Code of Regulations, for fixing the date of the Annual Meeting. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to request the Board of Directors to immediately engage the services of an investment banking firm to actively seek a sale or merger of the Company. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (Special Mtg) | ||||
Ticker: FRK | ||||
CUSIP: 341140-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 08/14/2007 | ||||
Approval of the agreement and plan of merger. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of a proposal to adjourn the special meeting, if necessary. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Gannett Co., Inc. | ||||
Ticker: GCI | ||||
CUSIP: 364730-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/30/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Genentech, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: DNA | ||||
CUSIP: 368710-40-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/15/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve an amendment of 1991 Employee Stock Plan. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: General Electric Company | ||||
Ticker: GE | ||||
CUSIP: 369604-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/23/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal regarding Cumulative Voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding separating the roles of CEO and Chairman | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding recouping Unearned Management Bonuses | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding curbing over-extended Directors | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding report on Charitable Contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the advisory vote on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Harley-Davidson, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: HOG | ||||
CUSIP: 412822-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/26/2008 | ||||
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: 05/02/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Reapproval of the performance factors and award limit under the Executive Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Intel Corporation | ||||
Ticker: INTC | ||||
CUSIP: 458140-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/21/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend the bylaws to establish a board committee on sustainability | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Johnson & Johnson | ||||
Ticker: JNJ | ||||
CUSIP: 478160-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding advisory vote on Executive Compensation Policies and Disclosure | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Lowe's Companies, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: LOW | ||||
CUSIP: 548661-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/30/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve amendments to Lowe's Articles of Incorporation eliminating the classified structure of the Board of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding supermajority vote requirements | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding executive compensation plan | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION | ||||
Ticker: LZ | ||||
CUSIP: 549271-10-4
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Meeting Date: 04/28/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting the necessary steps to cause the annual election of all directors | SHLDR | YES | FOR | AGNST |
Issuer: Marathon Oil Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MRO | ||||
CUSIP: 565849-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/30/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to amend Company By-Laws to allow stockholders to call special meetings | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal to adopt a policy for ratification of executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: MASCO Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MAS | ||||
CUSIP: 574599-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/13/2008 | ||||
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: 05/013/08 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to Approve Long Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGAINST | AGAINST |
Issuer: MDU Resources Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: MDU | ||||
CUSIP: 552690-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Medtronic, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: MDT | ||||
CUSIP: 585055-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 08/23/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amend Medtronic's Restated Articles of Incorporation to provide for the annual election of all directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Microsoft Corporation | ||||
Ticker: MSFT | ||||
CUSIP: 594918-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/13/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding the adoption of policies on internet censorship | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the establishment of Board Committee on Human Rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Morgan Stanley | ||||
Ticker: MS | ||||
CUSIP: 617446-44-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amend and restate the certificate of incorporation to eliminate all supermajority voting requirements | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding executive compensation advisory vote | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding human rights report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. | ||||
Ticker: NWL | ||||
CUSIP: 651229-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/06/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the Company's Management Cash Bonus Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the amendment and restatement of the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate supermajority vote requirements and the fair price provision | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Northeast Utilities | ||||
Ticker: NU | ||||
CUSIP: 664397-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/13/08 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Oracle Corporation | ||||
Ticker: ORCL | ||||
CUSIP: 68389X-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 11/02/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal for the approval of the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2008 Executive Bonus Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on the amendment to the Corporate Bylaws establishing a Board Committee on Human Rights | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on an Open Source Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Oshkosh Truck Corporation | ||||
Ticker: OSK | ||||
CUSIP: 688239-20-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 02/05/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Proposal to amend Company Restated Articles of Incorporation to change corporate name from Oshkosh Truck Corporation to Oshkosh Corporation. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to redeem or bring to shareholder vote the Company's shareholder rights plan. | SHLDR | YES | FOR | AGAINST |
Issuer: Pepsico, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PEP | ||||
CUSIP: 713448-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/07/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Beverage Container Recycling Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Genetically Engineered Products Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Right to Water Policy | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding Global Warming Report | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Advisory Vote on Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Petroleum & Resources Corporation | ||||
Ticker: PEO | ||||
CUSIP: 716549-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 03/13/2008 | ||||
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: 04/24/2008 | ||||
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 requesting separation of Chairman and CEO Roles | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PNC | ||||
CUSIP: 693475-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/11/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: The Procter & Gamble Company | ||||
Ticker: PG | ||||
CUSIP: 742718-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/09/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal - Award No Future Stock Options | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal - Report On Company Policies and Activities | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding animal testing | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PRSP | ||||
CUSIP: 743606-10-5 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/15/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Prudential Financial, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: PRU | ||||
CUSIP: 744320-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/13/2008 | ||||
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: 05/05/2008 | ||||
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
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Meeting Date: 04/23/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of the Ryland Group, Inc. 2008 Equity Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Re-approve Ryland's Senior Executive Performance Plan. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Re-approve Ryland's Performance Award Program. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Consideration of shareholder proposal to adopt quantitative goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Safeway Inc. | ||||
Ticker: SWY | ||||
CUSIP: 786514-20-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/14/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal requesting cumulative voting | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting stockholder approval of future serps or individual retirement agreements for senior executives | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal requesting adoption of a policy regarding use of Rule 10B5-1 trading plans by senior executives | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Schlumberger Limited | ||||
Ticker: SLB | ||||
CUSIP: 806857-10-8 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/09/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Adoption and approval of financials and dividends | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve the adoption of the Schlumberger 2008 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Senomyx | ||||
Ticker: SNMX | ||||
CUSIP: 81724Q-10-7 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/28/08 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Adoption and approval of financials and dividends | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Spectra Energy Corporation | ||||
Ticker: SE | ||||
CUSIP: 847560-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 10/31/2007 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Spectra Energy Corporation | ||||
Ticker: SE | ||||
CUSIP: 847560-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of the Spectra Energy Corp Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Approval of the Spectra Energy Corp Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: Spirit Aerosystems | ||||
Ticker: SPR | ||||
CUSIP: 848574-10-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approve amendments to Company's Short-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve amendments to Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: State Street Corporation | ||||
Ticker: STT | ||||
CUSIP: 857477-10-3 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/30/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal relating to restrictions in services performed by State Street's independent registered public accounting firm | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Target Corporation | ||||
Ticker: TGT | ||||
CUSIP: 87612E-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | ||||
Ticker: TEVA | ||||
CUSIP: 881624-20-9 | ||||
Meeting Date: 6/29/08 | ||||
Receive and discuss company's consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statements of income | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Appoint Dr. Leora Meridor as a statutory independent Director for an additional term of three years | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve purchase of liability insurance for Directors and officers. | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve increase in the per meeting cash remuneration paid to the Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approve 2008 employee stock purchase plan for US employees | 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: 05/14/08 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Authorise the Directors to fix the remuneration of the Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Renew the authority to Directors to issue shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Renew the authority to Directors to disapply pre-emption rights | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Renew the authority to the Company to purchase its own shares | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Adopt new Articles of Association of the Company | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Issuer: United Parcel Service, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: UPS | ||||
CUSIP: 911312-10-6 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2008 | ||||
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: 04/09/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of a proposed amendment to the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding Principles for Health Care Reform | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding global set of corporate standards | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding pay for superior performance | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding offsets for foreign military sales | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wachovia Corporation | ||||
Ticker: WB | ||||
CUSIP: 929903-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/22/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal regarding a non-binding stockholder vote ratifying executive compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding reporting political contributions | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding the nomination of directors | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wells Fargo & Company | ||||
Ticker: WFC | ||||
CUSIP: 949746-10-1 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/29/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Performance-Based Compensation Policy | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal to approve the Amended and Restated Long-Term Inentive Compensation Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Proposal regarding a By-Law amendment to require an independent chairman | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding an executive compensation advisory vote | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding a "pay-for-superior-performance" compensation plan | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding human rights issues in investment policies | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding a neutral sexual orientation employment policy | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal regarding a report on racial disparities in mortgage lending | SLHDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wilmington Trust Corporation | ||||
Ticker: WL | ||||
CUSIP: 971807-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/17/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Approval of 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Issuer: Windstream Corporation | ||||
Ticker: WIN | ||||
CUSIP: 97381W-10-4 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/08/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Advisory vote on Executive Compensation | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Wyeth | ||||
Ticker: WYE | ||||
CUSIP: 983024-10-0 | ||||
Meeting Date: 04/24/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Vote to amend and restate the Wyeth 2005 Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | AGNST | AGNST |
Vote to adopt the Wyeth 2008 Non-employee Director Stock Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Proposal on reporting the Company's political contributions and trade association payments | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Proposal on adoption of a by-law for the recoupment of incentive bonuses | SHLDR | YES | AGNST | FOR |
Issuer: Zimmer Holdings, Inc. | ||||
Ticker: ZMH | ||||
CUSIP: 98956P-10-2 | ||||
Meeting Date: 05/05/2008 | ||||
Election of Directors | MGMT | YES | FOR ALL-DIRS | FOR |
Ratification of appt. of Ind. Auditors | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Approval of the amended Zimmer holdings, Inc. Executive Performance Incentive Plan | MGMT | YES | FOR | FOR |
Amendment of restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate super-majority voting requirements | MGMT | YES | 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.
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 10, 2008 |