UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-3150
BMC FUND, INC.
800 Golfview Park
Lenoir, NC 28645
828-758-6100
Carol Frye
800 Golfview Park
P. O. Box 500
Lenoir, NC 28645
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006
PLANTRONICS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 727493108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PLT | Meeting Date | 21-Jul-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932363334 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MARV TSEU | For | For | |||
2 | KEN KANNAPPAN | For | For | |||
3 | GREGG HAMMANN | For | For | |||
4 | MARSHALL MOHR | For | For | |||
5 | TRUDE TAYLOR | For | For | |||
6 | ROGER WERY | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE AN INCREASE OF 1.3 MILLION SHARES IN THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE 2003 STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE AN INCREASE OF 200,000 SHARES IN THE COMMON STOCK ISSUABLE UNDER THE 2002 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL 2006. | Management | For | For |
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | ||||||
Security | 285512109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ERTS | Meeting Date | 28-Jul-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932370252 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | M. RICHARD ASHER | For | For | |||
2 | LEONARD S. COLEMAN | For | For | |||
3 | GARY M. KUSIN | For | For | |||
4 | GREGORY B. MAFFEI | For | For | |||
5 | TIMOTHY MOTT | For | For | |||
6 | VIVEK PAUL | For | For | |||
7 | ROBERT W. PITTMAN | For | For | |||
8 | LAWRENCE F. PROBST III | For | For | |||
9 | LINDA J. SRERE | For | For | |||
02 | AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
03 | AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
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HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 443304100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | HNP | Meeting Date | 28-Jul-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932376076 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL REGARDING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL REGARDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR BOARD MEETINGS. | Management | For | |||
03 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL REGARDING THE RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE. | Management | For |
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XILINX, INC. | ||||||
Security | 983919SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 04-Aug-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932370644 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | WILLEM P. ROELANDTS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN L. DOYLE | For | For | |||
3 | JERALD G. FISHMAN | For | For | |||
4 | PHILIP T. GIANOS | For | For | |||
5 | WILLIAM G. HOWARD, JR. | For | For | |||
6 | HAROLD E. HUGHES, JR. | For | For | |||
7 | J. MICHAEL PATTERSON | For | For | |||
8 | RICHARD W. SEVCIK | For | For | |||
9 | ELIZABETH W VANDERSLICE | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 1990 EMPLOYEE QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 7,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS EXTERNAL AUDITORS OF XILINX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 1, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, TO CONSIDER A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE VOTING STANDARD FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For |
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DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 23330X100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DRS | Meeting Date | 04-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932378044 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. carol@broyhillasset.com | ||||||
1 | MARK S. NEWMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DONALD C. FRASER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | STEVEN S. HONIGMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For |
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FOREST LABORATORIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 345838106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | FRX | Meeting Date | 08-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932372600 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | HOWARD SOLOMON | For | For | |||
2 | WILLIAM J. CANDEE, III | For | For | |||
3 | GEORGE S. COHAN | For | For | |||
4 | DAN L. GOLDWASSER | For | For | |||
5 | LESTER B. SALANS | For | For | |||
6 | KENNETH E. GOODMAN | For | For | |||
7 | PHILLIP M. SATOW | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | ||||||
Security | 026874107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AIG | Meeting Date | 11-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932375000 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | M. AIDINOFF | For | For | |||
2 | P. CHIA | For | For | |||
3 | M. COHEN | For | For | |||
4 | W. COHEN | For | For | |||
5 | M. FELDSTEIN | For | For | |||
6 | E. FUTTER | For | For | |||
7 | S. HAMMERMAN | For | For | |||
8 | C. HILLS | For | For | |||
9 | R. HOLBROOKE | For | For | |||
10 | D. KANAK | For | For | |||
11 | G. MILES, JR. | For | For | |||
12 | M. OFFIT | For | For | |||
13 | M. SULLIVAN | For | For | |||
14 | E. TSE | For | For | |||
15 | F. ZARB | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286103 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWA | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286400 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWZ | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286509 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWC | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286848 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWJ | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286871 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWH | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287465 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EFA | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287507 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IJH | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287606 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IJK | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287630 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IWN | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287655 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IWM | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287697 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IDU | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287762 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IYH | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287788 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IYF | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287812 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IYK | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287838 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | IYM | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932348952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES TRUST | ||||||
Security | 464287234 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EEM | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932354450 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286673 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWS | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932354462 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
2C | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION. | Management | For | For | ||
2D | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN A SINGLE ISSUER. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL TO NON-FUNDAMENTAL. | Management | For | For | ||
4 | TO APPROVE A NEW ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH BARCLAYS GLOBAL FUND ADVISORS IN ORDER TO EFFECT A CHANGE TO THE FEE STRUCTURE (SUCH CHANGE WILL NOT AFFECT THE NET ADVISORY FEE OR THE TOTAL EXPENSES PAYABLE BY ANY FUND). | Management | ||||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ISHARES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 464286772 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | EWY | Meeting Date | 12-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932354474 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LEE T. KRANEFUSS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
3 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||
5 | W. ALLEN REED | For | For | |||
6 | CECILIA H. HERBERT | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES A. HURTY | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN E. KERRIGAN | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING LOANS. | Management | For | For | ||
2C | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATION. | Management | For | For | ||
2D | TO APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OR ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS: POLICY REGARDING INVESTMENTS IN A SINGLE ISSUER. | Management | For | For | ||
3 | TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS' INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES FROM FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES TO NON- FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES. | Management | For | For | ||
5 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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H.J. HEINZ COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 423074103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HNZ | Meeting Date | 23-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932373765 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | W.R. JOHNSON | For | For | |||
2 | C.E. BUNCH | For | For | |||
3 | M.C. CHOKSI | For | For | |||
4 | L.S. COLEMAN, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | P.H. COORS | For | For | |||
6 | E.E. HOLIDAY | For | For | |||
7 | C. KENDLE | For | For | |||
8 | D.R. O'HARE | For | For | |||
9 | L.C. SWANN | For | For | |||
10 | T.J. USHER | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RECOMMENDING HIRING AN INVESTMENT BANK TO EXPLORE THE SALE OF THE COMPANY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RECOMMENDING THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPT A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE ON EACH ISSUE SUBJECT TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE EXCEPT ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||
Security | 031652SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 24-Aug-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932385796 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN N. BORUCH | For | For | |||
2 | WINSTON J. CHURCHILL | For | For | |||
3 | GREGORY K. HINCKLEY | For | For | |||
4 | ALBERT J. HUGO-MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
5 | JAMES J. KIM | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN T. KIM | For | For | |||
7 | JUERGEN KNORR | For | For | |||
8 | CONSTANTINE N PAPADAKIS | For | For | |||
9 | JAMES W. ZUG | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. | Management | For | For |
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MEDTRONIC, INC. | ||||||
Security | 585055106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MDT | Meeting Date | 25-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932380075 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | SHIRLEY A. JACKSON, PHD | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DENISE M. O'LEARY | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | JEAN-PIERRE ROSSO | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | JACK W. SCHULER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE MEDTRONIC, INC. 2005 EMPLOYEES STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE THE MEDTRONIC, INC. 1998 OUTSIDE DIRECTOR STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED). | Management | For | For |
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SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 832248108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SFD | Meeting Date | 26-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932384100 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | ROBERT L. BURRUS, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | CAROL T. CRAWFORD | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | FRANK S. ROYAL, M.D. | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
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NESTLE S.A. | ||||||
Security | 641069406 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NSRGY | Meeting Date | 26-Aug-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932386419 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | SHARE CAPITAL - SHARES - RESTRICTIONS. ABOLISH THIS 3% VOTING LIMIT? FOR=NO CHANGE//AGAINST=NO OPINION//WITHHOLD=ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | For | For | ||
02 | ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY - SPECIAL QUORUM. ABOLISH THE NEED FOR SPECIAL QUORUMS? FOR=NO CHANGE//AGAINST=NO OPINION//WITHHOLD=ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY - QUALIFIED MAJORITIES. ABOLISH NEED FOR QUALIFIED MAJORITIES OF PRESENT SHAREHOLDERS? FOR=NO CHANGE//AGAINST=NO OPINION//WITHHOLD=ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | For | For | ||
04 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS - TERM OF OFFICE. IN VIEW OF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE GROUP, MY PREFERENCE IS A TERM OF OFFICE DIRECTORS. FOR=5 YEARS//AGAINST=4 YEARS//WITHHOLD=3 YEARS | Management | For | For | ||
05 | AUDITOR - TERM OF OFFICE. IN VIEW OF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE GROUP, MY PREFERENCE IS A TERM OF OFFICE FOR AUDITORS. FOR=3 YEARS//AGAINST=2 YEARS//WITHHOLD=1 YEAR | Management | For | For |
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SYMANTEC CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 871503108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SYMC | Meeting Date | 16-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932385330 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTORS | Management | ||||
1 | GARY L. BLOOM | For | For | |||
2 | MICHAEL BROWN | For | For | |||
3 | WILLIAM T. COLEMAN | For | For | |||
4 | DAVID L. MAHONEY | For | For | |||
5 | ROBERT S. MILLER | For | For | |||
6 | GEORGE REYES | For | For | |||
7 | DAVID ROUX | For | For | |||
8 | DANIEL H. SCHULMAN | For | For | |||
9 | JOHN W. THOMPSON | For | For | |||
10 | V. PAUL UNRUH | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS SYMANTEC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For |
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CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATI | ||||||
Security | 16941R108 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | SNP | Meeting Date | 19-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932391749 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | APPROVAL TO BE GIVEN TO THE COMPANY TO ISSUE IN ONE OR MULTIPLE TRANCHES A SHORT-TERM COMMERCIAL PAPER OF AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO 10% OF THE NET ASSETS VALUE AS SHOWN IN THE COMPANY'S LATEST AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRC ACCOUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF AN UNCONDITIONAL GENERAL MANDATE TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OR ANY TWO OR MORE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ANY RELEVANT MATTERS IN RELATION TO THE ISSUE OF SHORT-TERM COMMERCIAL PAPER IN VIEW OF THE DEMAND OF THE COMPANY AND THE MARKET CONDITIONS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For |
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CONAGRA FOODS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 205887102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CAG | Meeting Date | 22-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932388677 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
02 | MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFY BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | ||||
03 | MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL - REPEAL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XIV OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION | Management | ||||
04 | MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL - REPEAL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XV OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION | Management | ||||
05 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | ||||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANIMAL WELFARE | Shareholder | ||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS | Shareholder | ||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SUSPENSION OF STOCK GRANTS FOR DIRECTORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | Shareholder |
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POLYMEDICA CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 731738100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PLMD | Meeting Date | 23-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932388603 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | THOMAS O. PYLE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | SAMUEL L. SHANAMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ALAN D. SOLOMONT | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2000 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, INCREASING FROM 6,400,000 TO 7,900,000 THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2000 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AND LIMITING THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE ISSUED AS RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS TO 1,287, 613. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 370334104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GIS | Meeting Date | 26-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932386623 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | PAUL DANOS | For | For | |||
2 | WILLIAM T. ESREY | For | For | |||
3 | RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN | For | For | |||
4 | JUDITH RICHARDS HOPE | For | For | |||
5 | HEIDI G. MILLER | For | For | |||
6 | H. OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG | For | For | |||
7 | STEVE ODLAND | For | For | |||
8 | MICHAEL D. ROSE | For | For | |||
9 | ROBERT L. RYAN | For | For | |||
10 | STEPHEN W. SANGER | For | For | |||
11 | A. MICHAEL SPENCE | For | For | |||
12 | DOROTHY A. TERRELL | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS GENERAL MILLS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ADOPT THE 2005 STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SALE OF GENERAL MILLS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 981811102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WOR | Meeting Date | 29-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932388627 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JOHN S. CHRISTIE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | MICHAEL J. ENDRES | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | PETER KARMANOS, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF THE FIRM OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 24522P103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DLM | Meeting Date | 29-Sep-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932389403 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | ||||
03 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2006. | Management |
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NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 637640SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 30-Sep-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932389732 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | BRIAN L. HALLA | For | For | |||
2 | STEVEN R. APPLETON | For | For | |||
3 | GARY P. ARNOLD | For | For | |||
4 | RICHARD J. DANZIG | For | For | |||
5 | ROBERT J. FRANKENBERG | For | For | |||
6 | E. FLOYD KVAMME | For | For | |||
7 | MODESTO A. MAIDIQUE | For | For | |||
8 | EDWARD R. MCCRACKEN | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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ORACLE CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 68389X105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ORCL | Meeting Date | 10-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932392501 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JEFFREY O. HENLEY | For | For | |||
2 | LAWRENCE J. ELLISON | For | For | |||
3 | DONALD L. LUCAS | For | For | |||
4 | MICHAEL J. BOSKIN | For | For | |||
5 | JACK F. KEMP | For | For | |||
6 | JEFFREY S. BERG | For | For | |||
7 | SAFRA A. CATZ | For | For | |||
8 | HECTOR GARCIA-MOLINA | For | For | |||
9 | JOSEPH A. GRUNDFEST | For | For | |||
10 | H. RAYMOND BINGHAM | For | For | |||
11 | CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 742718109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PG | Meeting Date | 11-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932387889 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | BRUCE L. BYRNES | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | SCOTT D. COOK | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | CHARLES R. LEE | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | ERNESTO ZEDILLO | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 - COMPLIANCE WITH ANIMAL TESTING POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 - SELL THE COMPANY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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DIAGEO PLC | ||||||
Security | 25243Q205 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DEO | Meeting Date | 18-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932398402 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS 2005 | Management | For | For | ||
02 | DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2005 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RE-ELECTION OF LORD BLYTH OF ROWINGTON (MEMBER OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE) | Management | For | For | ||
05 | RE-ELECTION OF MS M LILJA (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | Management | For | For | ||
06 | RE-ELECTION OF MR WS SHANAHAN (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | Management | For | For | ||
07 | ELECTION OF DR FB HUMER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | Management | For | For | ||
08 | RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR | Management | For | For | ||
09 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES | Management | For | For | ||
10 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||
11 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
12 | AUTHORITY TO MAKE EU POLITICAL DONATIONS/EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | ||
13 | ADOPTION OF NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
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WATERFORD WEDGWOOD PLC | ||||||
Security | 941513301 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WATFZ | Meeting Date | 20-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932399668 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
O1 | ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | ||
O2A | RE-ELECTION OF SIR ANTHONY O'REILLY | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
O2B | RE-ELECTION OF K.C. MCGORAN | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
O2C | RE-ELECTION OF J. FOLEY | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
O2D | RE-ELECTION OF LORD WEDGWOOD | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
O3 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
S4 | WAIVER OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||
S5 | AUTHORITIES RELATING TO PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES AND RE-ISSUE PRICE OF TREASURY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
S6 | APPROVAL OF NEW SHARE OPTION PLAN | Management | For | For |
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NEWS CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 65248E203 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NWS | Meeting Date | 21-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932396662 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | CHASE CAREY | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | PETER CHERNIN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | RODERICK I. EDDINGTON | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | ANDREW S.B. KNIGHT | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK TO THE A.E. HARRIS TRUST, IN LIEU OF CASH, PURSUANT TO AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S REINCORPORATION TO THE UNITED STATES IN NOVEMBER 2004. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE AGGREGATE ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For |
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STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 854231107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SXI | Meeting Date | 25-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932398301 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | THOMAS E. CHORMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | GERALD H. FICKENSCHER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ROGER L. FIX | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | DANIEL B. HOGAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 1998 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "PLAN"), INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ALL SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN TO BE USED FOR STOCK AWARDS AS WELL AS FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES PERMITTED BY THE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 74022D100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | PDS | Meeting Date | 31-Oct-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932402922 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | A SPECIAL RESOLUTION, THE FULL TEXT IS SET FORTH AS APPENDIX A TO THE CIRCULAR OF PRECISION DATED OCTOBER 3, 2005, APPROVING AN ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING PRECISION, PRECISION DRILLING TRUST, PRECISION DRILLING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 1194312 ALBERTA LTD., 1195309 ALBERTA ULC, CERTAIN DIRECT AND INDIRECT WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES OF PRECISION AND THE SECURITYHOLDERS OF PRECISION. | Management | For | For |
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 535678SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 02-Nov-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932399973 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTORS | Management | ||||
1 | ROBERT H. SWANSON, JR. | For | For | |||
2 | DAVID S. LEE | For | For | |||
3 | LOTHAR MAIER | For | For | |||
4 | LEO T. MCCARTHY | For | For | |||
5 | RICHARD M. MOLEY | For | For | |||
6 | THOMAS S. VOLPE | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AND THE RESERVATION OF SHARES FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2005 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AND THE RESERVATION OF SHARES FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO REAPPROVE THE 1996 SENIOR EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 2, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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CREE, INC. | ||||||
Security | 225447101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CREE | Meeting Date | 03-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932400055 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | CHARLES M. SWOBODA | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN W. PALMOUR, PH.D. | For | For | |||
3 | DOLPH W. VON ARX | For | For | |||
4 | JAMES E. DYKES | For | For | |||
5 | ROBERT J. POTTER, PH.D. | For | For | |||
6 | HARVEY A. WAGNER | For | For | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE 2005 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2004 LONG- TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 25, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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KLA-TENCOR CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 482480SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 04-Nov-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932398729 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | KENNETH LEVY | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JON D. TOMPKINS | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | LIDA URBANEK | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M) PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 594918104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MSFT | Meeting Date | 09-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932397981 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | WILLIAM H. GATES III | For | For | |||
2 | STEVEN A. BALLMER | For | For | |||
3 | JAMES I. CASH JR. | For | For | |||
4 | DINA DUBLON | For | For | |||
5 | RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN | For | For | |||
6 | A. MCLAUGHLIN KOROLOGOS | For | For | |||
7 | DAVID F. MARQUARDT | For | For | |||
8 | CHARLES H. NOSKI | For | For | |||
9 | HELMUT PANKE | For | For | |||
10 | JON A. SHIRLEY | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
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BRASCAN CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 10549P606 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | BNN | Meeting Date | 10-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932399783 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE CORPORATION TO BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | Management | For | For |
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MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 57772KSMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 10-Nov-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932404356 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES BERGMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | MICHAEL J. BYRD | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | PETER DE ROETTH | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | JOHN F. GIFFORD | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | B. KIPLING HAGOPIAN | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | A.R. FRANK WAZZAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 1996 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO (A) INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE BY 10,800,000 SHARES FROM 117,600,000 SHARES TO 128,400,000 SHARES, (B) PERMIT THE AWARD OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS AND RESTRICTED STOCK AND (C) EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH 2015. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 1987 EMPLOYEE STOCK PARTICIPATION PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE BY 1,500,000 SHARES FROM 16,551,567 SHARES TO 18,051,567 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO RATIFY THE RETENTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 24, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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SYSCO CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 871829107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SYY | Meeting Date | 11-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932399911 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JUDITH B. CRAVEN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | RICHARD G. MERRILL | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | PHYLLIS S. SEWELL | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | RICHARD G. TILGHMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE 2005 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN EXECUTIVE OFFICERS UNDER THE 2000 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | APPROVAL OF THE 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 17275R102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CSCO | Meeting Date | 15-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932399062 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | CAROL A. BARTZ | For | For | |||
2 | M. MICHELE BURNS | For | For | |||
3 | LARRY R. CARTER | For | For | |||
4 | JOHN T. CHAMBERS | For | For | |||
5 | DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY | For | For | |||
6 | RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | For | For | |||
7 | RODERICK C. MCGEARY | For | For | |||
8 | JAMES C. MORGAN | For | For | |||
9 | JOHN P. MORGRIDGE | For | For | |||
10 | STEVEN M. WEST | For | For | |||
11 | JERRY YANG | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 29, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER URGING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ADOPT A POLICY 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, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INITIATE A REVIEW OF CISCO'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND TO MAKE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, A REPORT OF THAT REVIEW BY JANUARY 1, 2006, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PREPARE A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS DESCRIBING THE PROGRESS TOWARD DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPANY HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY AND THE PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION WITH PARTNERS AND RESELLERS BY MAY 31, 2006, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CACI INTERNATIONAL INC | ||||||
Security | 127190304 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CAI | Meeting Date | 17-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932401401 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | HERBERT W. ANDERSON | For | For | |||
2 | MICHAEL J. BAYER | For | For | |||
3 | PETER A. DEROW | For | For | |||
4 | RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD | For | For | |||
5 | J. PHILLIP LONDON | For | For | |||
6 | BARBARA A. MCNAMARA | For | For | |||
7 | ARTHUR L. MONEY | For | For | |||
8 | WARREN R. PHILLIPS | For | For | |||
9 | CHARLES P. REVOILE | For | For | |||
10 | LARRY D. WELCH | For | For |
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HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 443304100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | HNP | Meeting Date | 17-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932407390 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | PROPOSAL REGARDING CHANGE OF DIRECTOR - APPOINT MR. DING SHIDA AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL REGARDING CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR - APPOINT MR. GU JIANGUO AS SUPERVISOR | Management | For | |||
03 | PROPOSAL REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For |
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PACIFICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 695112102 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | PHS | Meeting Date | 17-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932408239 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 6, 2005, BY AND AMONG UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED, POINT ACQUISITION LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED, AND PACIFICARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC., AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE THE PROXYHOLDERS TO VOTE TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING, IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL VOTES FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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BHP BILLITON LIMITED | ||||||
Security | 088606108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BHP | Meeting Date | 25-Nov-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932400233 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS OF BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | TO RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | MR C A S CORDEIRO* | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | MR C A S CORDEIRO** | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | HON. E G DE PLANQUE* | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | HON. E G DE PLANQUE** | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | MR D A CRAWFORD* | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | MR D A CRAWFORD** | Withheld | Against | |||
7 | DR D A L JENKINS* | Withheld | Against | |||
8 | DR D A L JENKINS** | Withheld | Against | |||
9 | MR M SALAMON* | Withheld | Against | |||
10 | MR M SALAMON** | Withheld | Against | |||
13 | TO RE-APPOINT AUDITORS OF BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
14 | TO RENEW THE GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
15 | TO RENEW THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS IN BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
16 | TO APPROVE THE RE-PURCHASE OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
17 | TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT. | Management | For | For | ||
18 | TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS OF MR C W GOODYEAR UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP. | Management | For | For | ||
19 | TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR M SALAMON UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP. | Management | For | For | ||
20 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF BHP BILLITON PLC. | Management | For | For | ||
21 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED. | Management | For | For |
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DODGE & COX STOCK FUND | ||||||
Security | 256219106 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | DODGX | Meeting Date | 02-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932406386 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | WILLIAM F. AUSFAHL | For | For | |||
2 | L. DALE CRANDALL | For | For | |||
3 | DANA M. EMERY | For | For | |||
4 | JOHN A. GUNN | For | For | |||
5 | HARRY R. HAGEY (CHM.) | For | For | |||
6 | THOMAS A. LARSEN | For | For | |||
7 | KENNETH E. OLIVIER | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN B. TAYLOR | For | For | |||
9 | WILL C. WOOD | For | For |
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 376535100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | GLAD | Meeting Date | 02-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932409558 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND GLADSTONE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||
Security | 595112103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MU | Meeting Date | 06-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932409407 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
02 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 12,000,000 | Management | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2006 | Management |
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||
Security | 595112SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 06-Dec-2005 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932414511 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
02 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 12,000,000 | Management | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2006 | Management |
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POSSIS MEDICAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 737407106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | POSS | Meeting Date | 07-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932413216 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | ROBERT G. DUTCHER | For | For | |||
2 | MARY K. BRAINERD | For | For | |||
3 | SEYMOUR J. MANSFIELD | For | For | |||
4 | WILLIAM C MATTISON, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | WHITNEY A. MCFARLIN | For | For | |||
6 | DONALD C. WEGMILLER | For | For | |||
7 | RODNEY A. YOUNG | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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UNITED NATURAL FOODS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 911163103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | UNFI | Meeting Date | 08-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932414523 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | MICHAEL S. FUNK | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JAMES P. HEFFERNAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CORPORATION'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 50,000,000 SHARES TO 100,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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THE KOREA FUND, INC. | ||||||
Security | 500634100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | KF | Meeting Date | 14-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932411565 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | KESOP YUN | Withheld | Against |
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AXA | ||||||
Security | 054536107 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | AXA | Meeting Date | 16-Dec-2005 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932417480 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MERGER OF FINAXA INTO AXA - APPROVAL OF ITS CONTRIBUTION CONSIDERATION AND THE RELATED CAPITAL INCREASE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT RELATING TO THE MERGER | Management | ||||
02 | ALLOCATION OF THE MERGER PREMIUM OF FINAXA INTO AXA SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT OF THE MERGER | Management | ||||
03 | CAPITAL DECREASE NOT JUSTIFIED BY LOSSES | Management | ||||
04 | SUCCESSION TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF FINAXA PURSUANT TO THE 2.75% 1997/2006 FINAXA CONVERTIBLE BONDS AND RENUNCIATION | Management | ||||
05 | SUCCESSION TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF FINAXA PURSUANT TO THE SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS GRANTED BY FINAXA AND RENUNCIATION | Management | ||||
06 | ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE COMPLETION OF THE MERGER OF FINAXA INTO AXA AND OF THE RELATED CAPITAL INCREASE | Management | ||||
07 | AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE BYLAWS | Management | ||||
08 | ISSUANCE OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS RESERVED TO 3% 1998/2007 FINAXA BONDS HOLDERS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXCHANGE INTO AXA SHARES | Management | ||||
09 | REMOVAL OF THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS RELATING TO THE CONVERTIBLE BONDS TO THE BENEFIT OF NAMED PERSONS | Management | ||||
10 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO RESOLVE TO ISSUE SECURITIES WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL | Management | ||||
11 | GRANT FULL AUTHORITY TO THE BEARER A COPY OF THESE MINUTES TO COMPLY WITH ALL FORMAL PUBLICATION, AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS. | Management |
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 191216100 | Meeting Type | Consent | |||
Ticker Symbol | KO | Meeting Date | 13-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932417719 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | I WOULD LIKE TO OPT OUT OF RECEIVING THE COCA-COLA COMPANY'S SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT IN THE MAIL. | Management | Against | Against |
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HUANENG POWER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 443304100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | HNP | Meeting Date | 18-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932423661 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
2 | TO APPROVE (I) AN APPROVAL TO BE GIVEN TO ISSUE WITHIN THE PRC ASSET-BACKED DEBT FINANCING PRODUCTS OF A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO RMB 15 BILLION; (II) AN UNCONDITIONAL GENERAL MANDATE TO BE GIVEN TO DETERMINE THE TERMS AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS IN RELATION TO THE RESPECTIVE TRANCHES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AS SET OUT IN (I) ABOVE. | Management | ||||
3 | TO APPROVE (I) AN APPROVAL TO BE GIVEN TO ISSUE WITHIN THE PRC SHORT-TERM DEBENTURES OF A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT UP TO RMB 5 BILLION; (II) AN UNCONDITIONAL GENERAL MANDATE TO BE GIVEN TO DETERMINE THE TERMS AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS IN RELATION TO THE RESPECTIVE TRANCHES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AS SET OUT IN (I) ABOVE. | Management |
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THE TAIWAN FUND, INC. | ||||||
Security | 874036106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TWN | Meeting Date | 19-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932424461 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | SHAO-YU WANG | For | For | |||
2 | BENNY T. HU | For | For | |||
3 | HARVEY CHANG | For | For | |||
4 | CHRISTINA LIU | For | For | |||
5 | JOE O. ROGERS | For | For | |||
6 | BLAIR PICKERELL | For | For | |||
7 | M.C. CANAVAN, JR. | For | For | |||
8 | ANTHONY KAI YIU LO | For | For |
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VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 928497SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 24-Jan-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932426150 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 1991 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | ||||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006. | Management |
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 22160K105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | COST | Meeting Date | 25-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932425398 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES D. SINEGAL | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JEFFREY H. BROTMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | RICHARD A. GALANTI | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | DANIEL J. EVANS | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO HOLD ANNUAL ELECTIONS FOR ALL DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
05 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 23330X100 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | DRS | Meeting Date | 30-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932427897 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF DRS COMMON STOCK PURSUANT TO THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | TO AMEND DRS'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF DRS COMMON STOCK. | Management | For | For |
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ARIEL MUTUAL FUNDS | ||||||
Security | 040337206 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | CAAPX | Meeting Date | 31-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932423623 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MARIO L. BAEZA | For | For | |||
2 | JAMES W. COMPTON | For | For | |||
3 | WILLIAM C. DIETRICH | For | For | |||
4 | ROYCE N. FLIPPIN, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN G. GUFFEY, JR. | For | For | |||
6 | MELLODY L. HOBSON | For | For | |||
7 | CHRISTOPHER G. KENNEDY | For | For | |||
8 | MERRILLYN J. KOSIER | For | For | |||
9 | BERT N. MITCHELL | For | For | |||
10 | JOHN W. ROGERS, JR. | For | For | |||
11 | H. CARL MCCALL | For | For | |||
12 | JAMES M. WILLIAMS | For | For | |||
2A | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: DIVERSIFICATION | Management | For | For | ||
2B | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: CONCENTRATION | Management | For | For | ||
2C | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: THE PURCHASE OF MORE THAN 10% OF THE VOTING SECURITIES OF AN ISSUER | Management | For | For | ||
2D | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: MAKING LOANS | Management | For | For | ||
2E | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: UNDERWRITING | Management | For | For | ||
2F | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: PURCHASE OF ILLIQUID SECURITIES | Management | For | For | ||
2G | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FUNDS' OFFICERS OR TRUSTEES | Management | For | For | ||
2H | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: SENIOR SECURITIES AND BORROWING | Management | For | For | ||
2I | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: SHORT SELLING, MARGIN PURCHASES, AND INVESTING IN WARRANTS AND COMMODITIES | Management | For | For | ||
2J | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: PUTS, CALLS, STRADDLES, AND SPREADS | Management | For | For | ||
2K | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES WITH AFFILIATED PERSONS | Management | For | For | ||
2L | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES WITH THE PURPOSE OF EXERCISING CONTROL | Management | For | For | ||
2M | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE | Management | For | For | ||
2N | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL EXPLORATION | Management | For | For | ||
2O | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES | Management | For | For | ||
2P | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: INVESTMENTS IN COMPANIES WITH LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS | Management | For | For | ||
2Q | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT, ELIMINATION, OR RECLASSIFICATION AS NON-FUNDAMENTAL OF THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS REGARDING: ARBITRAGE | Management | For | For |
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GUIDANT CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 401698105 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | GDT | Meeting Date | 31-Jan-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932427847 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 14, 2005, WHICH AMENDED AND RESTATED THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2004, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. | Management | For | For |
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | ||||||
Security | 291011104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | EMR | Meeting Date | 07-Feb-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932425728 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | A. A. BUSCH III | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | A. F. GOLDEN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | V. R. LOUCKS, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | J. B. MENZER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. 2006 INCENTIVE SHARES PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. | ||||||
Security | 549463107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | LU | Meeting Date | 15-Feb-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932425413 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LINNET F. DEILY | For | For | |||
2 | ROBERT E. DENHAM | For | For | |||
3 | DANIEL S. GOLDIN | For | For | |||
4 | EDWARD E. HAGENLOCKER | For | For | |||
5 | KARL J. KRAPEK | For | For | |||
6 | RICHARD C. LEVIN | For | For | |||
7 | PATRICIA F. RUSSO | For | For | |||
8 | HENRY B. SCHACHT | For | For | |||
9 | FRANKLIN A. THOMAS | For | For | |||
10 | RONALD A. WILLIAMS | For | For | |||
02 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
05 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REQUESTING FUTURE CASH BONUS OR INCENTIVE COMPENSATION BE CONTINGENT UPON RESTORATION OF RETIREE BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING PERFORMANCE- BASED EQUITY COMPENSATION | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
07 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO EXCLUDE NON-CASH PENSION CREDIT FROM EARNINGS USED TO DETERMINE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | Shareholder | For | Against |
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UGI CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 902681105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | UGI | Meeting Date | 22-Feb-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932429942 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | J.W. STRATTON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | S.D. BAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | R.C. GOZON | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | L.R. GREENBERG | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | M.O. SCHLANGER | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | A. POL | Withheld | Against | |||
7 | E.E. JONES | Withheld | Against | |||
8 | J.L. WALSH | Withheld | Against | |||
9 | R.B. VINCENT | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For |
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HOLOGIC, INC. | ||||||
Security | 436440101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HOLX | Meeting Date | 28-Feb-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932434145 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN W. CUMMING | For | For | |||
2 | IRWIN JACOBS | For | For | |||
3 | DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. | For | For | |||
4 | NANCY L. LEAMING | For | For | |||
5 | ARTHUR G. LERNER | For | For | |||
6 | LAWRENCE M. LEVY | For | For | |||
7 | GLENN P. MUIR | For | For | |||
8 | JAY A. STEIN | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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NOVARTIS AG | ||||||
Security | 66987V109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NVS | Meeting Date | 28-Feb-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932438066 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOVARTIS AG AND THE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2005. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||
6A1 | RE-ELECTION OF PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
6A2 | RE-ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
6A3 | RE-ELECTION OF DR.-ING. WENDELIN WIEDEKING FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
6A4 | RE-ELECTION OF PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
6B | THE ELECTION OF ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
07 | APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS AND THE GROUP AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 747525103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | QCOM | Meeting Date | 07-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932430488 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | RICHARD C. ATKINSON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DIANA LADY DOUGAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | PETER M. SACERDOTE | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | MARC I. STERN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE CLASSIFIED BOARD AND CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE COMBINATION OF THE COMPANY'S EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS AS THE 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AND AN INCREASE IN THE SHARE RESERVE BY 65,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE, IF NECESSARY IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE PROXY HOLDERS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS. | Management | For | For |
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. | ||||||
Security | 902124106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TYC | Meeting Date | 09-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932432773 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
1A | SET THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT 12 | Management | For | For | ||
1B | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | DENNIS C. BLAIR | For | For | |||
2 | EDWARD D. BREEN | For | For | |||
3 | BRIAN DUPERREAULT | For | For | |||
4 | BRUCE S. GORDON | For | For | |||
5 | RAJIV L. GUPTA | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN A. KROL | For | For | |||
7 | MACKEY J. MCDONALD | For | For | |||
8 | H. CARL MCCALL | For | For | |||
9 | BRENDAN R. O'NEILL | For | For | |||
10 | SANDRA S. WIJNBERG | For | For | |||
11 | JEROME B. YORK | For | For | |||
1C | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPOINT AN ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR TO FILL THE VACANCY PROPOSED TO BE CREATED ON THE BOARD | Management | For | For | ||
02 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
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ABERDEEN AUSTRALIA EQUITY FUND, INC. | ||||||
Security | 003011103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | IAF | Meeting Date | 09-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932436125 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | WILLIAM J. POTTER | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JOHN T. SHEEHY | Withheld | Against |
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 254687106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DIS | Meeting Date | 10-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932429170 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN E. BRYSON | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN S. CHEN | For | For | |||
3 | JUDITH L. ESTRIN | For | For | |||
4 | ROBERT A. IGER | For | For | |||
5 | FRED H. LANGHAMMER | For | For | |||
6 | AYLWIN B. LEWIS | For | For | |||
7 | MONICA C. LOZANO | For | For | |||
8 | ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT | For | For | |||
9 | GEORGE J. MITCHELL | For | For | |||
10 | LEO J. O'DONOVAN, S.J. | For | For | |||
11 | JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. | For | For | |||
12 | ORIN C. SMITH | For | For | |||
13 | GARY L. WILSON | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO GREENMAIL. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CHINA LABOR STANDARDS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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SK TELECOM CO., LTD. | ||||||
Security | 78440P108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SKM | Meeting Date | 10-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932440794 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE SHEETS, THE STATEMENTS OF INCOME, AND STATEMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS OF RETAINED EARNINGS OF THE 22ND FISCAL YEAR, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 OF THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 2 OF THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WHO WILL BE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 3 OF THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For |
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 032654SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 14-Mar-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932438725 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES A. CHAMPY | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | KENTON J. SICCHITANO | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | LESTER C. THUROW | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 28, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO INITIATE THE APPROPRIATE PROCESS TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS (CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS) TO PROVIDE THAT DIRECTOR NOMINEES SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 428236103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | HPQ | Meeting Date | 15-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932433876 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | P.C. DUNN | For | For | |||
2 | L.T. BABBIO, JR. | For | For | |||
3 | S.M. BALDAUF | For | For | |||
4 | R.A. HACKBORN | For | For | |||
5 | J.H. HAMMERGREN | For | For | |||
6 | M.V. HURD | For | For | |||
7 | G.A. KEYWORTH II | For | For | |||
8 | T.J. PERKINS | For | For | |||
9 | R.L. RYAN | �� | For | For | ||
10 | L.S. SALHANY | For | For | |||
11 | R.P. WAYMAN | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY 2005 PAY-FOR-RESULTS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD PROPOSAL". | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES". | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CORNERCAP GROWTH FUND | ||||||
Security | 21922Q103 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | CSCVX | Meeting Date | 15-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932441493 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | THOMAS QUINN | For | For | |||
2 | RICHARD BOGER | For | For | |||
3 | LAURIN MCSWAIN | For | For | |||
4 | LESLIE GATES | For | For | |||
5 | JERRY HUFTON | For | For |
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THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 216648402 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | COO | Meeting Date | 21-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932440528 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | A. THOMAS BENDER | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN D. FRUTH | For | For | |||
3 | MICHAEL H. KALKSTEIN | For | For | |||
4 | JODY LINDELL | For | For | |||
5 | MOSES MARX | For | For | |||
6 | DONALD PRESS | For | For | |||
7 | STEVEN ROSENBERG | For | For | |||
8 | A.E. RUBENSTEIN, M.D. | For | For | |||
9 | ROBERT S. WEISS | For | For | |||
10 | STANLEY ZINBERG, M.D. | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO ADD 600,000 SHARES TO THOSE AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE, AND TO INCREASE BY 150,000 THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE AS RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | THE APPROVAL OF THE 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For |
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JOHN HANCOCK PATRIOT SELECT DIVIDEND | ||||||
Security | 41013U102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DIV | Meeting Date | 22-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932437521 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES R. BOYLE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | CHARLES L. LADNER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | JOHN A. MOORE | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLC AS THE TRUST'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 038222SMH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 22-Mar-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932441520 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL H. ARMACOST | For | For | |||
2 | DEBORAH A. COLEMAN | For | For | |||
3 | PHILIP V. GERDINE | For | For | |||
4 | THOMAS J. IANNOTTI | For | For | |||
5 | CHARLES Y.S. LIU | For | For | |||
6 | JAMES C. MORGAN | For | For | |||
7 | GERHARD H. PARKER | For | For | |||
8 | WILLEM P. ROELANDTS | For | For | |||
9 | MICHAEL R. SPLINTER | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED MATERIALS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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SHUFFLE MASTER, INC. | ||||||
Security | 825549108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SHFL | Meeting Date | 27-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932444235 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MARK L. YOSELOFF | For | For | |||
2 | KEN ROBSON | For | For | |||
3 | GARRY W. SAUNDERS | For | For | |||
4 | LOUIS CASTLE | For | For |
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COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO | ||||||
Security | 20441A102 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | SBS | Meeting Date | 27-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446998 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO ELECT THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE ARTICLE 14 OF THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS, BY THE REMAINING TERM OF OFFICE OF THE REPLACED MEMBER. | Management | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | |||
03 | OTHER ISSUES OF SOCIAL INTEREST. | Management | For |
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CANON INC. | ||||||
Security | 138006309 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CAJ | Meeting Date | 30-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932448601 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL OF PROFIT APPROPRIATION FOR THE 105TH BUSINESS TERM | Management | For | For | ||
02 | PARTIAL AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. GIST OF THIS ITEM IS SET FORTH IN THE ENCLOSED "REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR EXERCISE OF VOTING RIGHTS." | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ELECTION OF TWENTY-SIX DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | ELECTION OF TWO CORPORATE AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
05 | GRANT OF RETIRING ALLOWANCE TO DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE AUDITOR TO BE RETIRED | Management | For | For |
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GUIDANT CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 401698105 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | GDT | Meeting Date | 31-Mar-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932445009 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JANUARY 25, 2006, AMONG BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, GALAXY MERGER SUB, INC., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, AND GUIDANT CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO WHICH GALAXY MERGER SUB, INC. WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO GUIDANT CORPORATION, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS. | Management | For | For |
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS | ||||||
Security | 71654V408 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PBR | Meeting Date | 03-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932452080 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
A1 | APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT COMMITTEE'S OPINION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005. | Management | For | For | ||
A2 | APPROVAL OF THE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
A3 | APPROVAL OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005. | Management | For | For | ||
A4 | APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.* | Management | For | For | ||
A5 | APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.* | Management | For | For | ||
A6 | APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSTITUTES.* | Management | For | For | ||
A7 | APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROFITS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 41 AND 56 OF THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS, AS WELL OF MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL. | Management | For | For | ||
E1 | APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL STOCK THROUGH THE INCORPORATION OF PART OF THE REVENUE RESERVES CONSTITUTED IN PREVIOUS FISCAL YEARS AMOUNTING TO R$ 15.352 MILLION, INCREASING THE CAPITAL STOCK FROM R$ 32,896 MILLION TO R$ 48.248 MILLION WITHOUT ANY CHANGE TO THE NUMBER OF ISSUED SHARES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 40, ITEM III OF THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS. | Management | For | For |
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MORGAN STANLEY | ||||||
Security | 617446448 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MS | Meeting Date | 04-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932442661 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | ROY J. BOSTOCK* | For | For | |||
2 | ERSKINE B. BOWLES* | For | For | |||
3 | C. ROBERT KIDDER* | For | For | |||
4 | JOHN J. MACK* | For | For | |||
5 | DONALD T. NICOLAISEN* | For | For | |||
6 | HUTHAM S. OLAYAN* | For | For | |||
7 | O. GRIFFITH SEXTON* | For | For | |||
8 | HOWARD J. DAVIES** | For | For | |||
9 | CHARLES H. NOSKI** | For | For | |||
10 | LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON** | For | For | |||
11 | KLAUS ZUMWINKEL** | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ACCELERATE THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION REQUIRING PLURALITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS | Management | For | For | ||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DIRECTOR ELECTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE | Management | Against | For | ||
08 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES | Shareholder | Against | For |
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NESTLE S.A. | ||||||
Security | 641069406 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NSRGY | Meeting Date | 06-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446190 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT, OF THE ACCOUNTS OF NESTLE S.A. AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS OF THE NESTLE GROUP. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | RELEASE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OF THE MANAGEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATION OF PROFIT RESULTING FROM THE BALANCE SHEET OF NESTLE S.A., AS SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | CAPITAL REDUCTION AND CONSEQUENT AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, AS SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION. | Management | For | For | ||
5A | RE-ELECTION OF MR. JEAN-PIERRE MEYERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (FOR THE TERM STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
5B | RE-ELECTION OF MR. ANDRE KUDELSKI TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (FOR THE TERM STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
5C | ELECTION OF MRS. NAINA LAL KIDWAI TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (FOR THE TERM STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
5D | ELECTION OF MR. JEAN-RENE FOURTOU TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (FOR THE TERM STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
5E | ELECTION OF MR. STEVEN GEORGE HOCH TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (FOR THE TERM STATED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
06 | MANDATE BY SHAREHOLDERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVISE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, AS SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION ENCLOSED. | Management | For | For | ||
07 | MARK THE "FOR" BOX AT RIGHT IF YOU WISH TO GIVE A PROXY TO THE INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE, MR. JEAN-LUDOVIC HARTMANN (AS FURTHER DISCUSSED IN THE COMPANY'S INVITATION). | Management | For |
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ENERPLUS RESOURCES FUND | ||||||
Security | 29274D604 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ERF | Meeting Date | 12-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446708 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | THE NOMINATION AS DIRECTORS OF ENERMARK INC. OF THE NOMINEES DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE FUND. | Management | For | For |
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CITIGROUP INC. | ||||||
Security | 172967101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | C | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932447750 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | For | For | |||
2 | ALAIN J.P. BELDA | For | For | |||
3 | GEORGE DAVID | For | For | |||
4 | KENNETH T. DERR | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN M. DEUTCH | For | For | |||
6 | R. HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ | For | For | |||
7 | ANN DIBBLE JORDAN | For | For | |||
8 | KLAUS KLEINFELD | For | For | |||
9 | ANDREW N. LIVERIS | For | For | |||
10 | DUDLEY C. MECUM | For | For | |||
11 | ANNE MULCAHY | For | For | |||
12 | RICHARD D. PARSONS | For | For | |||
13 | CHARLES PRINCE | For | For | |||
14 | JUDITH RODIN | For | For | |||
15 | ROBERT E. RUBIN | For | For | |||
16 | FRANKLIN A. THOMAS | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE FOURTH OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE EIGHTH OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE NINTH OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING NO FUTURE NEW STOCK OPTION GRANTS AND NO RENEWAL OR REPRICING OF CURRENT STOCK OPTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
7 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
8 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
9 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY REGARDING PERFORMANCE-BASED EQUITY COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
10 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY A STOCKHOLDER IN A CONTESTED ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
11 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES OR RESPONSIBILITIES. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
12 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE RECOUPMENT OF MANAGEMENT BONUSES IN THE EVENT OF A RESTATEMENT OF EARNINGS. | Shareholder | For | Against |
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U.S. BANCORP | ||||||
Security | 902973304 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | USB | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932447899 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | PETER H. COORS | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | PATRICK T. STOKES | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE U.S. BANCORP 2006 EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 939322103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WM | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932456002 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | KERRY K. KILLINGER* | For | For | |||
2 | THOMAS C. LEPPERT* | For | For | |||
3 | CHARLES M. LILLIS* | For | For | |||
4 | MICHAEL K. MURPHY* | For | For | |||
5 | ORIN C. SMITH* | For | For | |||
6 | REGINA MONTOYA** | For | For | |||
02 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO AWARDS MADE THEREUNDER | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO APPROVE THE COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (AS AMENDED) TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ESTABLISH ANNUAL ELECTIONS FOR ALL COMPANY DIRECTORS COMMENCING WITH THE 2007 ANNUAL MEETING, RATHER THAN THE CURRENT STAGGERED THREE-YEAR TERMS | Management | For | For | ||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF THE COMPANY'S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 191216100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | KO | Meeting Date | 19-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446570 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | HERBERT A. ALLEN | For | For | |||
2 | RONALD W. ALLEN | For | For | |||
3 | CATHLEEN P. BLACK | For | For | |||
4 | BARRY DILLER | For | For | |||
5 | E. NEVILLE ISDELL | For | For | |||
6 | DONALD R. KEOUGH | For | For | |||
7 | DONALD F. MCHENRY | For | For | |||
8 | SAM NUNN | For | For | |||
9 | JAMES D. ROBINSON III | For | For | |||
10 | PETER V. UEBERROTH | For | For | |||
11 | JAMES B. WILLIAMS | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1989 RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLAN OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL THAT COMPANY REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING STRATEGY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF OPERATIONS IN INDIA | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT DELEGATION OF INQUIRY TO COLOMBIA | Shareholder | Against | For |
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USANA HEALTH SCIENCES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 90328M107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | USNA | Meeting Date | 19-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932451759 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MYRON W. WENTZ, PH.D. | For | For | |||
2 | RONALD S. POELMAN | For | For | |||
3 | ROBERT ANCIAUX | For | For | |||
4 | DENIS E. WAITLEY, PH.D. | For | For | |||
5 | JERRY G. MCCLAIN | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCLUDE A PROVISION LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS TO THE COMPANY FOR MONETARY DAMAGES. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCLUDE A PROVISION INDEMNIFYING THE COMPANY'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AGAINST EXPENSES AND COSTS INCURRED BY SUCH PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. | Management | For | For |
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C.R. BARD, INC. | ||||||
Security | 067383109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BCR | Meeting Date | 19-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932456177 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | MARC C. BRESLAWSKY | For | For | |||
2 | HERBERT L. HENKEL | For | For | |||
3 | TIMOTHY M. RING | For | For | |||
4 | TOMMY G. THOMPSON | For | For | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE 2003 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF C.R. BARD, INC., AS AMENDED AND RESTATED. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE 2005 DIRECTORS' STOCK AWARD PLAN OF C.R. BARD, INC., AS AMENDED AND RESTATED. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE THE 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN OF C.R. BARD, INC., AS AMENDED AND RESTATED. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A WORKPLACE CODE OF CONDUCT BASED ON INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION CONVENTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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BP P.L.C. | ||||||
Security | 055622104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BP | Meeting Date | 20-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932448675 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND THE ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | ||
02 | TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | DR D C ALLEN | For | For | |||
2 | LORD BROWNE | For | For | |||
3 | MR J H BRYAN | For | For | |||
4 | MR A BURGMANS | For | For | |||
5 | MR I C CONN | For | For | |||
6 | MR E B DAVIS, JR | For | For | |||
7 | MR D J FLINT | For | For | |||
8 | DR B E GROTE | For | For | |||
9 | DR A B HAYWARD | For | For | |||
10 | DR D S JULIUS | For | For | |||
11 | SIR TOM MCKILLOP | For | For | |||
12 | MR J A MANZONI | For | For | |||
13 | DR W E MASSEY | For | For | |||
14 | SIR IAN PROSSER | For | For | |||
15 | MR M H WILSON | For | For | |||
16 | MR P D SUTHERLAND | For | For | |||
04 | TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For | ||
05 | SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY | Management | For | For | ||
06 | TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT | Management | For | For | ||
07 | SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH WITHOUT MAKING AN OFFER TO SHAREHOLDERS | Management | For | For |
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CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 136375102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CNI | Meeting Date | 21-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932454779 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL R. ARMELLINO | For | For | |||
2 | A. CHARLES BAILLIE | For | For | |||
3 | HUGH J. BOLTON | For | For | |||
4 | PURDY CRAWFORD | For | For | |||
5 | J.V. RAYMOND CYR | For | For | |||
6 | AMB. GORDON D. GIFFIN | For | For | |||
7 | JAMES K. GRAY | For | For | |||
8 | E. HUNTER HARRISON | For | For | |||
9 | EDITH E. HOLIDAY | For | For | |||
10 | V.M. KEMPSTON DARKES | For | For | |||
11 | ROBERT H. LEE | For | For | |||
12 | DENIS LOSIER | For | For | |||
13 | HON. EDWARD C. LUMLEY | For | For | |||
14 | DAVID G.A. MCLEAN | For | For | |||
15 | ROBERT PACE | For | For | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 532457108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | LLY | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932443803 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | M.S. FELDSTEIN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | J.E. FYRWALD | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | E.R. MARRAM | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | S. TAUREL | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON EXTENDING THE COMPANY'S ANIMAL CARE AND USE POLICY TO CONTRACT LABS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON SEPARATING THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ANNUAL ELECTION OF EACH DIRECTOR. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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M.D.C. HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 552676108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MDC | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932449538 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | STEVEN J. BORICK | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DAVID D. MANDARICH | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DAVID E. BLACKFORD | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. | Management | For | For |
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BELLSOUTH CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 079860102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BLS | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450632 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | F.D. ACKERMAN | For | For | |||
2 | R.V. ANDERSON | For | For | |||
3 | J.H. BLANCHARD | For | For | |||
4 | J.H. BROWN | For | For | |||
5 | A.M. CODINA | For | For | |||
6 | M.L. FEIDLER | For | For | |||
7 | K.F. FELDSTEIN | For | For | |||
8 | J.P. KELLY | For | For | |||
9 | L.F. MULLIN | For | For | |||
10 | R.B. SMITH | For | For | |||
11 | W.S. STAVROPOULOS | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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MERCK & CO., INC. | ||||||
Security | 589331107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MRK | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932445693 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | RICHARD T. CLARK | For | For | |||
2 | LAWRENCE A. BOSSIDY | For | For | |||
3 | WILLIAM G. BOWEN | For | For | |||
4 | JOHNNETTA B. COLE | For | For | |||
5 | WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR | For | For | |||
6 | WILLIAM N. KELLEY | For | For | |||
7 | ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS | For | For | |||
8 | THOMAS E. SHENK | For | For | |||
9 | ANNE M. TATLOCK | For | For | |||
10 | SAMUEL O. THIER | For | For | |||
11 | WENDELL P. WEEKS | For | For | |||
12 | PETER C. WENDELL | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2007 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2006 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING STOCK OPTION AWARDS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING NON-DIRECTOR SHAREHOLDER VOTES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
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INDYMAC BANCORP, INC. | ||||||
Security | 456607100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NDE | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932448853 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL W. PERRY | For | For | |||
2 | LOUIS E. CALDERA | For | For | |||
3 | LYLE E. GRAMLEY | For | For | |||
4 | HUGH M. GRANT | For | For | |||
5 | PATRICK C. HADEN | For | For | |||
6 | TERRANCE G. HODEL | For | For | |||
7 | ROBERT L. HUNT II | For | For | |||
8 | SENATOR JOHN SEYMOUR | For | For | |||
9 | BRUCE G. WILLISON | For | For | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE INDYMAC BANCORP, INC. 2002 INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDYMAC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | ||||||
Security | 459200101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | IBM | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932448904 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | C. BLACK | For | For | |||
2 | K.I. CHENAULT | For | For | |||
3 | J. DORMANN | For | For | |||
4 | M.L. ESKEW | For | For | |||
5 | S.A. JACKSON | For | For | |||
6 | M. MAKIHARA | For | For | |||
7 | L.A. NOTO | For | For | |||
8 | J.W. OWENS | For | For | |||
9 | S.J. PALMISANO | For | For | |||
10 | J.E. SPERO | For | For | |||
11 | S. TAUREL | For | For | |||
12 | C.M. VEST | For | For | |||
13 | L.H. ZAMBRANO | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. (PAGE 26) | Management | For | For | ||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 27) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: PENSION AND RETIREMENT MEDICAL (PAGE 27) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 29) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 29) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: OFFSHORING (PAGE 30) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: CHINA BUSINESS PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PAGE 33) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
10 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS (PAGE 34) | Management | Against | For | ||
11 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE (PAGE 35) | Management | Against | For |
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 949746101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WFC | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450618 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | LLOYD H. DEAN | For | For | |||
2 | SUSAN E. ENGEL | For | For | |||
3 | ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | For | For | |||
4 | ROBERT L. JOSS | For | For | |||
5 | RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | For | For | |||
6 | RICHARD D. MCCORMICK | For | For | |||
7 | CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN | For | For | |||
8 | NICHOLAS G. MOORE | For | For | |||
9 | PHILIP J. QUIGLEY | For | For | |||
10 | DONALD B. RICE | For | For | |||
11 | JUDITH M. RUNSTAD | For | For | |||
12 | STEPHEN W. SANGER | For | For | |||
13 | SUSAN G. SWENSON | For | For | |||
14 | MICHAEL W. WRIGHT | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR ELECTION BY-LAW AMENDMENT. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF BOARD CHAIR AND CEO POSITIONS. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA) DATA. | Shareholder | For | Against |
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ERESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||
Security | 29481V108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ERES | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932452787 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | JOSEPH A. ESPOSITO | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DAVID D. GATHMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | STEPHEN M. SCHEPPMANN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE ELECTION OF JOHN H. PARK. | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. | Management | For | For |
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FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 313855108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | FSS | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932453842 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES E. GOODWIN* | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JAMES C. JANNING* | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ROBERT D. WELDING* | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | JOHN F. MCCARTNEY** | Withheld | Against |
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MOODY'S CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 615369105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MCO | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932457585 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
I | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | EWALD KIST | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | HENRY A. MCKINNELL, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | JOHN K. WULFF | Withheld | Against | |||
II | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
III | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. | Shareholder | For | Against |
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 651639106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NEM | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932459123 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | G.A. BARTON | For | For | |||
2 | V.A. CALARCO | For | For | |||
3 | N. DOYLE | For | For | |||
4 | V.M. HAGEN | For | For | |||
5 | M.S. HAMSON | For | For | |||
6 | L.I. HIGDON, JR. | For | For | |||
7 | P. LASSONDE | For | For | |||
8 | R.J. MILLER | For | For | |||
9 | W.W. MURDY | For | For | |||
10 | R.A. PLUMBRIDGE | For | For | |||
11 | J.B. PRESCOTT | For | For | |||
12 | D.C. ROTH | For | For | |||
13 | S. SCHULICH | For | For | |||
14 | J.V. TARANIK | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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KRAFT FOODS INC. | ||||||
Security | 50075N104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | KFT | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461382 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JAN BENNINK | For | For | |||
2 | LOUIS C. CAMILLERI | For | For | |||
3 | ROGER K. DEROMEDI | For | For | |||
4 | DINYAR S. DEVITRE | For | For | |||
5 | RICHARD A. LERNER | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN C. POPE | For | For | |||
7 | MARY L. SCHAPIRO | For | For | |||
8 | CHARLES R. WALL | For | For | |||
9 | DEBORAH C. WRIGHT | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE 2006 STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | DISSOCIATION FROM THE 2006 AND ALL FUTURE SO- CALLED "GAY GAMES" | Shareholder | Against | For |
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L-3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 502424104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | LLL | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461659 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | PETER A. COHEN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | ROBERT B. MILLARD | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ARTHUR L. SIMON | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management |
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POGO PRODUCING COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 730448107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PPP | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932463247 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JERRY M. ARMSTRONG | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | GERRIT W. GONG | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | CARROLL W. SUGGS | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 035229103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BUD | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932445643 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | JAMES J. FORESE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | VERNON R. LOUCKS, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | VILMA S. MARTINEZ | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | WILLIAM PORTER PAYNE | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | EDWARD E. WHITACRE, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | AMENDMENT OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF 2006 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN FOR NON- EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For |
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 369604103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GE | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446241 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
A | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JAMES I. CASH, JR. | For | For | |||
2 | SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL | For | For | |||
3 | ANN M. FUDGE | For | For | |||
4 | CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ | For | For | |||
5 | JEFFREY R. IMMELT | For | For | |||
6 | ANDREA JUNG | For | For | |||
7 | ALAN G. LAFLEY | For | For | |||
8 | ROBERT W. LANE | For | For | |||
9 | RALPH S. LARSEN | For | For | |||
10 | ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS | For | For | |||
11 | SAM NUNN | For | For | |||
12 | ROGER S. PENSKE | For | For | |||
13 | ROBERT J. SWIERINGA | For | For | |||
14 | DOUGLAS A. WARNER III | For | For | |||
15 | ROBERT C. WRIGHT | For | For | |||
B | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For | ||
01 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
02 | CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
03 | ONE DIRECTOR FROM THE RANKS OF RETIREES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING SCIENCE | Shareholder | Against | For |
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 565849106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MRO | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932449007 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DAVID A. DABERKO | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | WILLIAM L. DAVIS | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REVISE THE PURPOSE CLAUSE, ELIMINATE THE SERIES A JUNIOR PREFERRED STOCK AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT DIRECTORS BY A MAJORITY VOTE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE OF STOCKHOLDERS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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TECO ENERGY, INC. | ||||||
Security | 872375100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TE | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450567 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | SARA L. BALDWIN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | LUIS GUINOT, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | SHERRILL W. HUDSON | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | LORETTA A. PENN | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | WILLIAM P. SOVEY | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
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CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS | ||||||
Security | 167760107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CME | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450961 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | DENNIS H. CHOOKASZIAN | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | MARTIN J. GEPSMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ELIZABETH HARRINGTON | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | LEO MELAMED | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | ALEX J. POLLOCK | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | MYRON S. SCHOLES | Withheld | Against | |||
7 | WILLIAM R. SHEPARD | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 060505104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BAC | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932453866 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | WILLIAM BARNET, III | For | For | |||
2 | FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. | For | For | |||
3 | JOHN T. COLLINS | For | For | |||
4 | GARY L. COUNTRYMAN | For | For | |||
5 | TOMMY R. FRANKS | For | For | |||
6 | PAUL FULTON | For | For | |||
7 | CHARLES K. GIFFORD | For | For | |||
8 | W. STEVEN JONES | For | For | |||
9 | KENNETH D. LEWIS | For | For | |||
10 | MONICA C. LOZANO | For | For | |||
11 | WALTER E. MASSEY | For | For | |||
12 | THOMAS J. MAY | For | For | |||
13 | PATRICIA E. MITCHELL | For | For | |||
14 | THOMAS M. RYAN | For | For | |||
15 | O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. | For | For | |||
16 | MEREDITH R. SPANGLER | For | For | |||
17 | ROBERT L. TILLMAN | For | For | |||
18 | JACKIE M. WARD | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 KEY ASSOCIATE STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- MAJORITY VOTING IN DIRECTOR ELECTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CHEVRON CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 166764100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CVX | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932454399 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | S.H. ARMACOST | For | For | |||
2 | L.F. DEILY | For | For | |||
3 | R.E. DENHAM | For | For | |||
4 | R.J. EATON | For | For | |||
5 | S. GINN | For | For | |||
6 | F.G. JENIFER | For | For | |||
7 | S. NUNN | For | For | |||
8 | D.J. O'REILLY | For | For | |||
9 | D.B. RICE | For | For | |||
10 | P.J. ROBERTSON | For | For | |||
11 | C.R. SHOEMATE | For | For | |||
12 | R.D. SUGAR | For | For | |||
13 | C. WARE | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | AMEND COMPANY BY-LAWS TO INCLUDE PROPONENT REIMBURSEMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | REPORT ON OIL & GAS DRILLING IN PROTECTED AREAS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | ADOPT AN ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | REPORT ON ECUADOR | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CIGNA CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 125509109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CI | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932455719 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | H. EDWARD HANWAY | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | HAROLD A. WAGNER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | ||||||
Security | 867229106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SU | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932459236 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MEL E. BENSON | For | For | |||
2 | BRIAN A. CANFIELD | For | For | |||
3 | BRYAN P. DAVIES | For | For | |||
4 | BRIAN A. FELESKY | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN T. FERGUSON | For | For | |||
6 | W. DOUGLAS FORD | For | For | |||
7 | RICHARD L. GEORGE | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN R. HUFF | For | For | |||
9 | M. ANN MCCAIG | For | For | |||
10 | MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN | For | For | |||
11 | JR SHAW | For | For | |||
12 | EIRA M. THOMAS | For | For | |||
02 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For |
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SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | ||||||
Security | 867229106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SU | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932459236 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MEL E. BENSON | For | For | |||
2 | BRIAN A. CANFIELD | For | For | |||
3 | BRYAN P. DAVIES | For | For | |||
4 | BRIAN A. FELESKY | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN T. FERGUSON | For | For | |||
6 | W. DOUGLAS FORD | For | For | |||
7 | RICHARD L. GEORGE | For | For | |||
8 | JOHN R. HUFF | For | For | |||
9 | M. ANN MCCAIG | For | For | |||
10 | MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN | For | For | |||
11 | JR SHAW | For | For | |||
12 | EIRA M. THOMAS | For | For | |||
02 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For |
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ENCANA CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 292505104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ECA | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461243 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL N. CHERNOFF | For | For | |||
2 | RALPH S. CUNNINGHAM | For | For | |||
3 | PATRICK D. DANIEL | For | For | |||
4 | IAN W. DELANEY | For | For | |||
5 | RANDALL K. ERESMAN | For | For | |||
6 | MICHAEL A. GRANDIN | For | For | |||
7 | BARRY W. HARRISON | For | For | |||
8 | DALE A. LUCAS | For | For | |||
9 | KEN F. MCCREADY | For | For | |||
10 | GWYN MORGAN | For | For | |||
11 | VALERIE A.A. NIELSEN | For | For | |||
12 | DAVID P. O'BRIEN | For | For | |||
13 | JANE L. PEVERETT | For | For | |||
14 | DENNIS A. SHARP | For | For | |||
15 | JAMES M. STANFORD | For | For | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS - PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For |
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC. | ||||||
Security | 816300107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SIGI | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932469679 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | A. DAVID BROWN* | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | WILLIAM M. KEARNS, JR.* | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | S.G. MCCLELLAN III* | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | J. BRIAN THEBAULT* | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | JOHN C. BURVILLE** | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | JOHN F. ROCKART** | Withheld | Against | |||
7 | W. MARSTON BECKER*** | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVE THE SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP, INC. STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCIES. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 494368103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | KMB | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932446532 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | DENNIS R. BERESFORD | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | ABELARDO E. BRU | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | THOMAS J. FALK | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | MAE C. JEMISON | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CLASSIFIED BOARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS BASED ON INTERNATIONAL LABOR CONVENTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MAJORITY VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY PRACTICES | Shareholder | Against | For |
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PFIZER INC. | ||||||
Security | 717081103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PFE | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932449526 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL S. BROWN | For | For | |||
2 | M. ANTHONY BURNS | For | For | |||
3 | ROBERT N. BURT | For | For | |||
4 | W. DON CORNWELL | For | For | |||
5 | WILLIAM H. GRAY III | For | For | |||
6 | CONSTANCE J. HORNER | For | For | |||
7 | WILLIAM R. HOWELL | For | For | |||
8 | STANLEY O. IKENBERRY | For | For | |||
9 | GEORGE A. LORCH | For | For | |||
10 | HENRY A. MCKINNELL | For | For | |||
11 | DANA G. MEAD | For | For | |||
12 | RUTH J. SIMMONS | For | For | |||
13 | WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO AMEND COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS AND FAIR PRICE PROVISION. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORTING ON PHARMACEUTICAL PRICE RESTRAINT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING PFIZER'S CORPORATE POLICY ON LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND USE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
10 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING JUSTIFICATION FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH ADVANCE ANIMAL- BASED TESTING METHODOLOGIES. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON | ||||||
Security | 478160104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JNJ | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450531 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MARY S. COLEMAN | For | For | |||
2 | JAMES G. CULLEN | For | For | |||
3 | ROBERT J. DARRETTA | For | For | |||
4 | MICHAEL M. E. JOHNS | For | For | |||
5 | ANN D. JORDAN | For | For | |||
6 | ARNOLD G. LANGBO | For | For | |||
7 | SUSAN L. LINDQUIST | For | For | |||
8 | LEO F. MULLIN | For | For | |||
9 | CHRISTINE A. POON | For | For | |||
10 | CHARLES PRINCE | For | For | |||
11 | STEVEN S REINEMUND | For | For | |||
12 | DAVID SATCHER | For | For | |||
13 | WILLIAM C. WELDON | For | For | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES | Shareholder | Against | For |
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WYETH | ||||||
Security | 983024100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WYE | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932450783 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | R. ESSNER | For | For | |||
2 | J.D. FEERICK | For | For | |||
3 | F.D. FERGUSSON | For | For | |||
4 | V.F. GANZI | For | For | |||
5 | R. LANGER | For | For | |||
6 | J.P. MASCOTTE | For | For | |||
7 | M.L. POLAN | For | For | |||
8 | G.L. ROGERS | For | For | |||
9 | I.G. SEIDENBERG | For | For | |||
10 | W.V. SHIPLEY | For | For | |||
11 | J.R. TORELL III | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFY INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ADOPT NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
04 | LIMITING SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN CANADA | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | DISCLOSURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | SEPARATING ROLES OF CHAIRMAN & CEO | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | ADOPTION OF SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE | Management | Against | For |
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VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 91913Y100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | VLO | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932460809 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JERRY D. CHOATE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | WILLIAM R. KLESSE | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DONALD L. NICKLES | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | SUSAN KAUFMAN PURCELL | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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KOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 500648100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | KOSP | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932469768 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MICHAEL JAHARIS | For | For | |||
2 | DANIEL M. BELL | For | For | |||
3 | ROBERT E. BALDINI | For | For | |||
4 | ADRIAN ADAMS | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN BRADEMAS, PH.D. | For | For | |||
6 | KEVIN T. FERRO | For | For | |||
7 | STEVEN JAHARIS, MD | For | For | |||
8 | NICOLAOS E. MADIAS, MD | For | For | |||
9 | MARK NOVITCH, MD | For | For | |||
10 | WILLIAM D. PRUITT | For | For | |||
11 | FREDERICK B. WHITTEMORE | For | For | |||
02 | AMEND AND RESTATE THE KOS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN (I) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK FROM 17,000,000 TO 22,000,000; (II) TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF RESTRICTED STOCK; (III) TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION DATE; AND (IV) TO MAKE CERTAIN OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN BASED ON RECENT CHANGES IN THE LAW. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO | ||||||
Security | 20441A102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SBS | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932480647 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO ANALYZE THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SUPPORTED BY THE OPINIONS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL AND EXTERNAL AUDITORS, RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2005, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE MANAGEMENT REPORT, THE BALANCE SHEET AND CORRESPONDING NOTES. | Management | For | |||
02 | TO RESOLVE ON THE ALLOCATION OF THE NET INCOME AND THE TRANSFER OF THE RETAINED EARNINGS BALANCE TO THE INVESTMENT RESERVE, IN CONFORMITY TO THE MULTIYEAR CAPITAL BUDGET. | Management | For | |||
03 | TO ELECT SITTING AND DEPUTY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FISCAL COUNCIL. | Management | For |
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CEMEX, S.A. DE C.V. | ||||||
Security | 151290889 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | CX | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932484621 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
E1 | PROPOSAL TO SPLIT EACH OF THE COMPANY'S ORDINARY COMMON SHARES SERIES "A" AND SERIES "B" SHARES AND AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS. | Management | For | For | ||
E2 | PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS. | Management | For | For | ||
E3 | APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE MEETING AND THE CHANGES IN THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS OR ESTATUTOS SOCIALES, IF APPLICABLE. | Management | For | For | ||
O1 | APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005. | Management | For | For | ||
O2 | ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPANY SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
O3 | PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY IN ITS VARIABLE PORTION. | Management | For | For | ||
O4 | APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS, AND PRESIDENT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SOCIETAL PRACTICES. | Management | For | For | ||
O5 | COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS, STATUTORY AUDITORS AND AUDIT AND SOCIETAL PRACTICES COMMITTEE. | Management | For | For | ||
O6 | APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE MEETING. | Management | For | For |
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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 25746U109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | D | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932453032 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | PETER W. BROWN | For | For | |||
2 | RONALD J. CALISE | For | For | |||
3 | THOS. E. CAPPS | For | For | |||
4 | GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | THOMAS F. FARRELL, II | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN W. HARRIS | For | For | |||
7 | ROBERT S. JEPSON, JR. | For | For | |||
8 | MARK J. KINGTON | For | For | |||
9 | BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT III | For | For | |||
10 | RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD | For | For | |||
11 | MARGARET A. MCKENNA | For | For | |||
12 | FRANK S. ROYAL | For | For | |||
13 | S. DALLAS SIMMONS | For | For | |||
14 | DAVID A. WOLLARD | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RETIREMENT BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||
Security | 88023U101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TPX | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461902 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JEFFREY S. BARBER | For | For | |||
2 | H. THOMAS BRYANT | For | For | |||
3 | FRANCIS A. DOYLE | For | For | |||
4 | SIR PAUL JUDGE | For | For | |||
5 | NANCY F. KOEHN | For | For | |||
6 | CHRISTOPHER A. MASTO | For | For | |||
7 | P. ANDREWS MCLANE | For | For | |||
8 | ROBERT B. TRUSSELL, JR. | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
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BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | ||||||
Security | 112585104 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | BAM | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461940 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | SPECIAL RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM 14 TO 16. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | MARCEL R. COUTU | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | WILLIAM A. DIMMA | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | LANCE M. LIEBMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | ROY MACLAREN | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | G. WALLACE F. MCCAIN | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | JACK M. MINTZ | Withheld | Against | |||
7 | JAMES A. PATTISON | Withheld | Against | |||
8 | GEORGE S. TAYLOR | Withheld | Against | |||
03 | THE APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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TELECOMUNICACOES DE SAO PAULO SA-TEL | ||||||
Security | 87929A102 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | TSP | Meeting Date | 28-Apr-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932491880 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
I | TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT AND HIRING OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED COMPANIES, ASSIGNED BY THE MANAGEMENTS OF THE COMPANY, TELEFONICA DATA BRASIL HOLDING S.A. ("TDBH") AND TELEFONICA EMPRESAS S.A. ("T EMPRESAS") TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY APPRAISALS TO DELIBERATE ABOUT THE MERGER OF TDBH INTO TELESP, ("MERGER"), ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGENDA. | Management | For | |||
II | TO ANALYZE AND DELIBERATE ON THE APPRAISAL OPINIONS ISSUED BY THE SPECIALIZED COMPANIES MENTIONED IN ITEM (I) ABOVE THAT ARE ANNEXES TO THE "CONTRACT AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE MERGER OF TELEFONICA DATA BRASIL HOLDING S.A. INTO TELECOMUNICACOES DE SAO PAULO S.A. - TELESP AND PARTIAL SPIN-OFF OF TELEFONICA EMPRESAS S.A." ("CONTRACT"). | Management | For | |||
III | TO ANALYZE AND DELIBERATE ON THE CONTRACT, THE MERGER OF TDBH INTO THE COMPANY AND THE SPIN-OFF OF T EMPRESAS, BEING THE SPUN-OFF PART OF THE NET EQUITY MERGED INTO THE COMPANY. | Management | For | |||
IV | TO DELIBERATE ON THE INCREASE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE COMPANY AS A RESULT OF THE MERGER, WITH THE SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATION OF THE HEADING OF ARTICLES 5 OF THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS, AS WELL AS THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE COMPANY BYLAWS. | Management | For |
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MOTOROLA, INC. | ||||||
Security | 620076109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MOT | Meeting Date | 01-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932451610 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. ZANDER | Management | For | For | ||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H.L. FULLER | Management | For | For | ||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LEWENT | Management | For | For | ||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. MEREDITH | Management | For | For | ||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. NEGROPONTE | Management | For | For | ||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I. NOOYI | Management | For | For | ||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. SCOTT III | Management | For | For | ||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SOMMER | Management | For | For | ||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STENGEL | Management | For | For | ||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. WARNER III | Management | For | For | ||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. WHITE | Management | For | For | ||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. WHITE | Management | For | For | ||
02 | ADOPTION OF THE MOTOROLA OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN OF 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: REDEEM OR VOTE POISON PILL | Shareholder | Against | For |
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 98956P102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ZMH | Meeting Date | 01-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932455644 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | STUART M. ESSIG | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | A.A. WHITE III, MD PHD | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
03 | AUDITOR RATIFICATION | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY | Management | For | Against | ||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. |
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THE BOEING COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 097023105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BA | Meeting Date | 01-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932457232 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN H. BIGGS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN E. BRYSON | For | For | |||
3 | LINDA Z. COOK | For | For | |||
4 | WILLIAM M. DALEY | For | For | |||
5 | KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN F. MCDONNELL | For | For | |||
7 | W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. | For | For | |||
8 | RICHARD D. NANULA | For | For | |||
9 | ROZANNE L. RIDGWAY | For | For | |||
10 | MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI | For | For | |||
02 | ADOPT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE BOEING COMPANY ELECTED OFFICER ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | ADOPT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE BOEING COMPANY 2003 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | ADOPT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | ADVISE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | ADOPT HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | PREPARE A REPORT ON MILITARY CONTRACTS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | PREPARE A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS. | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
10 | REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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AFLAC INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 001055102 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AFL | Meeting Date | 01-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932463348 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | DANIEL P. AMOS | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN SHELBY AMOS II | For | For | |||
3 | MICHAEL H. ARMACOST | For | For | |||
4 | KRISS CLONINGER III | For | For | |||
5 | JOE FRANK HARRIS | For | For | |||
6 | ELIZABETH J. HUDSON | For | For | |||
7 | KENNETH S. JANKE SR. | For | For | |||
8 | DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON | For | For | |||
9 | ROBERT B. JOHNSON | For | For | |||
10 | CHARLES B. KNAPP | For | For | |||
11 | HIDEFUMI MATSUI | For | For | |||
12 | E. STEPHEN PURDOM, M.D. | For | For | |||
13 | B.K. RIMER, DR. PH | For | For | |||
14 | MARVIN R. SCHUSTER | For | For | |||
15 | DAVID GARY THOMPSON | For | For | |||
16 | TOHRU TONOIKE | For | For | |||
17 | ROBERT L. WRIGHT | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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FPA CRESCENT FUND | ||||||
Security | 30254T759 | Meeting Type | Special | |||
Ticker Symbol | FPACX | Meeting Date | 01-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932466584 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | ALTMAN | For | For | |||
2 | OSBORNE | For | For | |||
3 | PISANO | For | For | |||
4 | PURCELL | For | For | |||
5 | ROMICK | For | For | |||
6 | SHEEHAN | For | For | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED | ||||||
Security | 453038408 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | IMO | Meeting Date | 02-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932451850 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP BE REAPPOINTED AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | ||
02 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | RANDY L. BROILES | For | For | |||
2 | TIM J. HEARN | For | For | |||
3 | JACK M. MINTZ | For | For | |||
4 | ROGER PHILLIPS | For | For | |||
5 | JIM F. SHEPARD | For | For | |||
6 | PAUL A. SMITH | For | For | |||
7 | SHEELAGH D. WHITTAKER | For | For | |||
8 | VICTOR L. YOUNG | For | For | |||
03 | APPROVE A SPECIAL RESOLUTION TO DIVIDE THE ISSUED COMMON SHARES ON A THREE-FOR-ONE BASIS AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES TO 1.1 BILLION. | Management | For | For |
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 110122108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BMY | Meeting Date | 02-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932457206 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | R.E. ALLEN | For | For | |||
2 | L.B. CAMPBELL | For | For | |||
3 | V.D. COFFMAN | For | For | |||
4 | J.M. CORNELIUS | For | For | |||
5 | P.R. DOLAN | For | For | |||
6 | L.J. FREEH | For | For | |||
7 | L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. | For | For | |||
8 | L. JOHANSSON | For | For | |||
9 | J.D. ROBINSON III | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
04 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | RECOUPMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | ANIMAL TREATMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | TERM LIMITS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 26875P101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | EOG | Meeting Date | 02-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932471282 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | GEORGE A. ALCORN | For | For | |||
2 | CHARLES R. CRISP | For | For | |||
3 | MARK G. PAPA | For | For | |||
4 | EDMUND P. SEGNER, III | For | For | |||
5 | WILLIAM D. STEVENS | For | For | |||
6 | H. LEIGHTON STEWARD | For | For | |||
7 | DONALD F. TEXTOR | For | For | |||
8 | FRANK G. WISNER | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 91324P102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | UNH | Meeting Date | 02-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932481447 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JAMES A. JOHNSON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | WILLIAM W. MCGUIRE, MD | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | MARY O. MUNDINGER, PHD | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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PEPSICO, INC. | ||||||
Security | 713448108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PEP | Meeting Date | 03-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932461142 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | J.F. AKERS | For | For | |||
2 | R.E. ALLEN | For | For | |||
3 | D. DUBLON | For | For | |||
4 | V.J. DZAU | For | For | |||
5 | R.L. HUNT | For | For | |||
6 | A. IBARGUEN | For | For | |||
7 | A.C. MARTINEZ | For | For | |||
8 | I.K. NOOYI | For | For | |||
9 | S.S REINEMUND | For | For | |||
10 | S.P. ROCKEFELLER | For | For | |||
11 | J.J. SCHIRO | For | For | |||
12 | F.A. THOMAS | For | For | |||
13 | C.M. TRUDELL | For | For | |||
14 | D. VASELLA | For | For | |||
15 | M.D. WHITE | For | For | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PROXY STATEMENT P. 23) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS (PROXY STATEMENT P. 24) | Shareholder | Against | For |
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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 369550108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GD | Meeting Date | 03-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932471876 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | N.D. CHABRAJA | For | For | |||
2 | J.S. CROWN | For | For | |||
3 | W.P. FRICKS | For | For | |||
4 | C.H. GOODMAN | For | For | |||
5 | J.L. JOHNSON | For | For | |||
6 | G.A. JOULWAN | For | For | |||
7 | P.G. KAMINSKI | For | For | |||
8 | J.M. KEANE | For | For | |||
9 | D.J. LUCAS | For | For | |||
10 | L.L. LYLES | For | For | |||
11 | C.E. MUNDY, JR. | For | For | |||
12 | R. WALMSLEY | For | For | |||
02 | SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS WHO FAIL TO RECEIVE A MAJORITY OF AFFIRMATIVE VOTES CAST | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | ||||||
Security | 92343V104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | VZ | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932454313 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | J.R. BARKER | For | For | |||
2 | R.L. CARRION | For | For | |||
3 | R.W. LANE | For | For | |||
4 | S.O. MOOSE | For | For | |||
5 | J. NEUBAUER | For | For | |||
6 | D.T. NICOLAISEN | For | For | |||
7 | T.H. O'BRIEN | For | For | |||
8 | C. OTIS, JR. | For | For | |||
9 | H.B. PRICE | For | For | |||
10 | I.G. SEIDENBERG | For | For | |||
11 | W.V. SHIPLEY | For | For | |||
12 | J.R. STAFFORD | For | For | |||
13 | R.D. STOREY | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | DIRECTORS ON COMMON BOARDS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | PERFORMANCE-BASED EQUITY COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 56501R106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MFC | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932456420 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN M. CASSADAY | For | For | |||
2 | LINO J. CELESTE | For | For | |||
3 | GAIL C.A. COOK-BENNETT | For | For | |||
4 | DOMINIC D'ALESSANDRO | For | For | |||
5 | THOMAS P. D'AQUINO | For | For | |||
6 | RICHARD B. DEWOLFE | For | For | |||
7 | ROBERT E. DINEEN, JR. | For | For | |||
8 | PIERRE Y. DUCROS | For | For | |||
9 | ALLISTER P. GRAHAM | For | For | |||
10 | THOMAS E. KIERANS | For | For | |||
11 | LORNA R. MARSDEN | For | For | |||
12 | ARTHUR R. SAWCHUK | For | For | |||
13 | HUGH W. SLOAN, JR. | For | For | |||
14 | GORDON G. THIESSEN | For | For | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. | ||||||
Security | 35671D857 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | FCX | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932463590 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. | For | For | |||
2 | ROBERT A. DAY | For | For | |||
3 | GERALD J. FORD | For | For | |||
4 | H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | J. BENNETT JOHNSTON | For | For | |||
6 | BOBBY LEE LACKEY | For | For | |||
7 | GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD | For | For | |||
8 | JAMES R. MOFFETT | For | For | |||
9 | B.M. RANKIN, JR. | For | For | |||
10 | J. STAPLETON ROY | For | For | |||
11 | J. TAYLOR WHARTON | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REVIEW OF POLICIES RELATING TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITY PERSONNEL. | Shareholder | For | Against |
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AVON PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 054303102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AVP | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932471802 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | W. DON CORNWELL | For | For | |||
2 | EDWARD T. FOGARTY | For | For | |||
3 | STANLEY C. GAULT | For | For | |||
4 | FRED HASSAN | For | For | |||
5 | ANDREA JUNG | For | For | |||
6 | MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO | For | For | |||
7 | ANN S. MOORE | For | For | |||
8 | PAUL S. PRESSLER | For | For | |||
9 | PAULA STERN | For | For | |||
10 | LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RESOLUTION REGARDING DIRECTOR ELECTION BY MAJORITY VOTE | Shareholder | For | Against | ||
04 | RESOLUTION REGARDING REPORT ON BREAST CANCER FUNDRAISING AND GRANT DISTRIBUTION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | RESOLUTION REGARDING BENCHMARKING OF INCENTIVE COMPENSATION GOALS AGAINST PEER GROUP PERFORMANCE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | RESOLUTION REGARDING TOXICS POLICY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
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QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 74834L100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | DGX | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932472210 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JENNE K. BRITELL, PH.D. | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | JOHN B. ZIEGLER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 600 MILLION. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | ||||||
Security | 705324101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PDX | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932472448 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | CESAR L. ALVAREZ | For | For | |||
2 | WALDEMAR A. CARLO, M.D. | For | For | |||
3 | MICHAEL B. FERNANDEZ | For | For | |||
4 | ROGER K. FREEMAN, M.D. | For | For | |||
5 | PAUL G. GABOS | For | For | |||
6 | P.J. GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. | For | For | |||
7 | ROGER J. MEDEL, M.D. | For | For | |||
8 | LAWRENCE M. MULLEN | For | For | |||
9 | ENRIQUE J. SOSA, PH.D. | For | For |
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AXA | ||||||
Security | 054536107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AXA | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932472967 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
O1 | APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005 - PARENT ONLY | Management | For | |||
O2 | APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005 | Management | For | |||
O3 | EARNINGS APPROPRIATION AND DECLARATION OF A DIVIDEND OF EURO 0.88 | Management | For | |||
O4 | APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS MENTIONED IN THE AUDITORS' SPECIAL REPORT | Management | For | |||
O5 | APPOINTMENT OF MR NORBERT DENTRESSANGLE TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Against | |||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O6 | RE-ELECTION OF STATUTORY AUDITOR PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT FOR A SIX-YEAR TERM | Management | For | |||
O7 | RE-ELECTION OF ALTERNATE STATUTORY AUDITOR MR. PATRICK FROTIEE FOR A SIX-YEAR TERM | Management | For | |||
O8 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO PURCHASE THE COMPANY'S SHARES | Management | For | |||
E9 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE MANAGEMENT BOARD TO REDUCE CAPITAL THROUGH THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES | Management | For | |||
E10 | AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLY WITH ALL FORMAL REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MEETING | Management | For |
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ELDORADO GOLD CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 284902103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | EGO | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932485558 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT SEVEN (7). | Management | For | For | ||
02 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN AUSTON | For | For | |||
2 | K. ROSS CORY | For | For | |||
3 | ROBERT GILMORE | For | For | |||
4 | WAYNE LENTON | For | For | |||
5 | HUGH MORRIS | For | For | |||
6 | DONALD SHUMKA | For | For | |||
7 | PAUL WRIGHT | For | For | |||
03 | TO APPOINT AUDITORS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO CONSIDER AND IF THOUGHT APPROPRIATE, TO PASS AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
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ABB LTD | ||||||
Security | 000375204 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ABB | Meeting Date | 04-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932488085 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH MANAGEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | RE-ELECT ROGER AGNELLI, JURGEN DORMANN, LOUIS R. HUGHES, HANS ULRICH MARKI, MICHEL DE ROSEN, MICHAEL TRESCHOW, BERND W. VOSS AND JACOB WALLENBERG TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG AG AS AUDITORS AND GROUP AUDITORS AND OBT AG AS SPECIAL AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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T. ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, I | ||||||
Security | 77956H500 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PRASX | Meeting Date | 05-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932443081 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JEREMIAH E. CASEY | For | For | |||
2 | ANTHONY W. DEERING | For | For | |||
3 | DONALD W. DICK, JR. | For | For | |||
4 | DAVID K. FAGIN | For | For | |||
5 | KAREN N. HORN | For | For | |||
6 | THEO C. RODGERS | For | For | |||
7 | JOHN G. SCHREIBER | For | For | |||
8 | EDWARD C. BERNARD | For | For | |||
9 | BRIAN C. ROGERS | For | For |
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T. ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL FUNDS, I | ||||||
Security | 77956H856 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PRGSX | Meeting Date | 05-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932443081 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JEREMIAH E. CASEY | For | For | |||
2 | ANTHONY W. DEERING | For | For | |||
3 | DONALD W. DICK, JR. | For | For | |||
4 | DAVID K. FAGIN | For | For | |||
5 | KAREN N. HORN | For | For | |||
6 | THEO C. RODGERS | For | For | |||
7 | JOHN G. SCHREIBER | For | For | |||
8 | EDWARD C. BERNARD | For | For | |||
9 | BRIAN C. ROGERS | For | For |
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THE SERVICEMASTER COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 81760N109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | SVM | Meeting Date | 05-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932464972 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | EILEEN A. KAMERICK | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | J. PATRICK SPAINHOUR | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DAVID K. WESSNER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVE THE CORPORATE PERFORMANCE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | For | |||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON DISCONTINUANCE OF THE USE OF LAWNCARE PESTICIDES. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 231561101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CW | Meeting Date | 05-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932474442 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | MARTIN R. BENANTE | For | For | |||
2 | JAMES B. BUSEY IV | For | For | |||
3 | S. MARCE FULLER | For | For | |||
4 | CARL G. MILLER | For | For | |||
5 | WILLIAM B. MITCHELL | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN R. MYERS | For | For | |||
7 | WILLIAM W. SIHLER | For | For | |||
8 | ALBERT E. SMITH | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2006 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 669947400 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NFI | Meeting Date | 05-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932476218 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | ART N. BURTSCHER | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | EDWARD W. MEHRER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DONALD M. BERMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN (AMENDED AND RESTATED JANUARY 1, 2006). | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For |
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3M COMPANY | ||||||
Security | 88579Y101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MMM | Meeting Date | 09-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932463893 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | LINDA G. ALVARADO | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | EDWARD M. LIDDY | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ROBERT S. MORRISON | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | AULANA L. PETERS | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS 3M'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING 3M'S ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING 3M'S BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN CHINA | Shareholder | Against | For |
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PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 744320102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PRU | Meeting Date | 09-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932465708 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | FREDERIC K. BECKER | For | For | |||
2 | GORDON M. BETHUNE | For | For | |||
3 | JAMES G. CULLEN | For | For | |||
4 | WILLIAM H. GRAY III | For | For | |||
5 | JON F. HANSON | For | For | |||
6 | CONSTANCE J. HORNER | For | For | |||
7 | JAMES A. UNRUH | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEVERANCE PAYMENTS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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PRECISION DRILLING TRUST | ||||||
Security | 740215108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PDS | Meeting Date | 09-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932472551 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | ELECTING THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES AS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: ROBERT J.S. GIBSON, PATRICK M. MURRAY, H. GARTH WIGGINS | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVING THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: W.C. (MICKEY) DUNN, BRIAN A. FELESKY, ROBERT J.S. GIBSON, PATRICK M. MURRAY, FREDERICK W. PHEASEY, ROBERT L. PHILLIPS, HANK B. SWARTOUT, H. GARTH WIGGINS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPOINTING KPMG LLP AS THE AUDITOR OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | ON ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING, OR ANY ADJOURNMENT(S) THEREOF, THE PROXY IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT OR VOTE AS HE OR SHE IN HIS OR HER DISCRETION MAY DETERMINE. | Management | For | For |
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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. | ||||||
Security | G95089101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WFT | Meeting Date | 09-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932481144 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | NICHOLAS F. BRADY | For | For | |||
2 | WILLIAM E. MACAULAY | For | For | |||
3 | DAVID J. BUTTERS | For | For | |||
4 | ROBERT B. MILLARD | For | For | |||
5 | BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER | For | For | |||
6 | ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. | For | For | |||
7 | SHELDON B. LUBAR | For | For | |||
8 | ROBERT A. RAYNE | For | For | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (WHICH CONSTITUTES THE AUDITORS FOR PURPOSES OF BERMUDA LAW) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP'S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE IN THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL FROM $510,000,000, CONSISTING OF 500,000,000 COMMON SHARES AND 10,000,000 PREFERENCE SHARES, TO $1,010,000,000, BY THE CREATION OF 500,000,000 ADDITIONAL COMMON SHARES. | Management | For | For |
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AMGEN INC. | ||||||
Security | 031162100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | AMGN | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932455872 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | MR. FREDERICK W. GLUCK | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | ADM. J. PAUL REASON | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DR. DONALD B. RICE | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | MR. LEONARD D SCHAEFFER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
3A | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (STOCK RETENTION GUIDELINES). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
3B | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
3C | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 (SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLANS). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
3D | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #4 (ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
3E | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #5 (MAJORITY ELECTIONS). | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
3F | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #6 (CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS). | Shareholder | Against | Against |
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PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 697529303 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PMTI | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932463918 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOSEPH P. CARUSO | For | For | |||
2 | JEANNE COHANE | For | For | |||
3 | NICHOLAS P. ECONOMOU | For | For | |||
4 | JAMES G. MARTIN | For | For | |||
5 | A. NEIL PAPPALARDO | For | For | |||
6 | LOUIS P. VALENTE | For | For | |||
02 | TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. | Management | For | For |
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 375558103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GILD | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932465493 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | PAUL BERG | For | For | |||
2 | JOHN F. COGAN | For | For | |||
3 | ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON | For | For | |||
4 | JAMES M. DENNY | For | For | |||
5 | JOHN W. MADIGAN | For | For | |||
6 | JOHN C. MARTIN | For | For | |||
7 | GORDON E. MOORE | For | For | |||
8 | NICHOLAS G. MOORE | For | For | |||
9 | GAYLE E. WILSON | For | For | |||
02 | 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, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE GILEAD'S CODE SECTION 162(M) BONUS PLAN AND CERTAIN PERFORMANCE-BASED PROVISIONS THEREUNDER. | Management | For | For | ||
05 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF GILEAD'S COMMON STOCK FROM 700,000,000 TO 1,400,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||
06 | TO APPROVE A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA PANDEMIC. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CONOCOPHILLIPS | ||||||
Security | 20825C104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | COP | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932476383 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | RICHARD L. ARMITAGE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | HARALD J. NORVIK | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | WILLIAM K. REILLY | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | KATHRYN C. TURNER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DRILLING IN SENSITIVE AREAS | Shareholder | ||||
04 | DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE EXTRAORDINARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY TO COMMUNITIES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | EQUITABLE COMPENSATION OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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RAMBUS, INC. | ||||||
Security | 750917106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | RMBS | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932477400 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | SUNLIN CHOU | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | BRUCE DUNLEVIE | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | MARK HOROWITZ | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | HAROLD HUGHES | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | ABRAHAM SOFAER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE 2006 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 6435EV108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NEW | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932488415 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | ROBERT K. COLE | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DAVID EINHORN | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DONALD E. LANGE | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | WILLIAM J. POPEJOY | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION 2004 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION'S CHARTER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO NEW CENTURY FINANCIAL CORPORATION'S CHARTER TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AND OWNERSHIP OF CAPITAL STOCK, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||
Security | 249030107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | XRAY | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932488504 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | WENDY L. DIXON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | LESLIE A. JONES | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | GERALD K. KUNKLE, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 73640Q105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PRAA | Meeting Date | 10-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932495117 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | STEVEN D. FREDRICKSON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | PENELOPE W. KYLE | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | Management | For | For |
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 655844108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NSC | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932465253 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | DANIEL A. CARP | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | STEVEN F. LEER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | CHARLES W. MOORMAN, IV | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS NORFOLK SOUTHERN'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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NUCOR CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 670346105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | NUE | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932467978 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | CLAYTON C. DALEY, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | HARVEY B. GANTT | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NUCOR'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006 | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO NUCOR'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION INCREASING ITS AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 400,000,000 SHARES TO 800,000,000 SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL | Shareholder | For | Against |
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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | ||||||
Security | 120076104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | BBW | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932477246 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | COLEMAN PETERSON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | WILLIAM REISLER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For |
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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 92532F100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | VRTX | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932477347 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | ERIC K. BRANDT | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | BRUCE I. SACHS | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | EVE E. SLATER | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 2006 STOCK AND OPTION PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||
Security | 037899101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | APPB | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932487677 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | GINA R. BOSWELL | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | DAVID L. GOEBEL | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | DOUGLAS R. CONANT | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | D. PATRICK CURRAN | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | STEVEN K. LUMPKIN | Withheld | Against | |||
6 | ROGELIO REBOLLEDO | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVE THE APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2001 SENIOR EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN, AS AMENDED. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | ACT ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE US TO ISSUE QUARTERLY REPORTS IN 2006 DETAILING THE PROGRESS MADE TOWARD ACCELERATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF POULTRY SLAUGHTER. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 84265V105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | PCU | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932490345 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | EMILIO CARRILLO GAMBOA | For | For | |||
2 | J.F. COLLAZO GONZALEZ | For | For | |||
3 | X.G. DE QUEVEDO TOPETE | For | For | |||
4 | OSCAR GONZALEZ ROCHA | For | For | |||
5 | J.E. GONZALEZ FELIX | For | For | |||
6 | HAROLD S. HANDELSMAN | For | For | |||
7 | GERMAN L. MOTA-VELASCO | For | For | |||
8 | GENARO L. MOTA-VELASCO | For | For | |||
9 | ARMANDO ORTEGA GOMEZ | For | For | |||
10 | JUAN REBOLLEDO GOUT | For | For | |||
11 | LUIS M PALOMINO BONILLA | For | For | |||
12 | GILBERTO P. CIFUENTES | For | For | |||
13 | CARLOS RUIZ SACRISTAN | For | For | |||
2A | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS PROPOSING TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN EXTRANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO OUR RETIRED SERIES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK. | Management | For | For | ||
2B | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS PROPOSING TO INTRODUCE A NEW PROVISION FOR ADVANCE NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS SEEKING TO NOMINATE DIRECTORS OR TO PROPOSE OTHER BUSINESS AT ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COMMON STOCKHOLDERS (AS APPLICABLE). | Management | For | For | ||
2C | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS PROPOSING TO SUBSTITUTE GRUPO MEXICO FOR ASARCO INCORPORATED IN THE "CHANGE IN CONTROL" DEFINITION IN OUR BY-LAWS. | Management | For | For | ||
2D | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS PROPOSING TO ELIMINATE THE 80% SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN CORPORATE ACTIONS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS S.C. AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE, I | ||||||
Security | 46031W204 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ISE | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932492868 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | FRANK J. JONES, PH.D.* | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | JOHN F. MARSHALL, PH.D* | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | SARAH A. MILLER* | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | CARLETON DAY PEARL* | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | DAVID KRELL** | Withheld | Against | |||
03 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC. | ||||||
Security | 57685L105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MTXX | Meeting Date | 11-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932493226 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | JOHN M. CLAYTON | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | SAMUEL C. COWLEY | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | EDWARD E. FABER | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | L. WHITE MATTHEWS, III | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MATRIXX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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WESTERN ASSET/CLAYMORE TREAS.2 | ||||||
Security | 95766R104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | WIW | Meeting Date | 15-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932488566 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | PETER C. ERICHSEN | Withheld | Against |
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | ||||||
Security | 46625H100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | JPM | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932470228 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JOHN H. BIGGS | For | For | |||
2 | STEPHEN B. BURKE | For | For | |||
3 | JAMES S. CROWN | For | For | |||
4 | JAMES DIMON | For | For | |||
5 | ELLEN V. FUTTER | For | For | |||
6 | WILLIAM H. GRAY, III | For | For | |||
7 | WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR | For | For | |||
8 | LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | For | For | |||
9 | JOHN W. KESSLER | For | For | |||
10 | ROBERT I. LIPP | For | For | |||
11 | RICHARD A. MANOOGIAN | For | For | |||
12 | DAVID C. NOVAK | For | For | |||
13 | LEE R. RAYMOND | For | For | |||
14 | WILLIAM C. WELDON | For | For | |||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||
03 | STOCK OPTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
04 | PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
05 | SEPARATE CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
06 | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
07 | SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
08 | LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
09 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
10 | POISON PILL | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
11 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
12 | BONUS RECOUPMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||
13 | OVERCOMMITTED DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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QUESTAR CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 748356102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | STR | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932478818 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | KEITH O. RATTIE * | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | M. W. SCOGGINS * | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | HARRIS H. SIMMONS * | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | BRUCE A. WILLIAMSON ** | Withheld | Against |
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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 01903Q108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | ALD | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932485522 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||
1 | ANN TORRE BATES | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | EDWIN L. HARPER | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | JOHN I. LEAHY | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | ALEX J. POLLOCK | Withheld | Against | |||
5 | GUY T. STEUART II | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO 2,500,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CANCELLATION OF VESTED IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS GRANTED TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK OWNERSHIP INITIATIVE. | Management | For | For |
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COMERICA INCORPORATED | ||||||
Security | 200340107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | CMA | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932485596 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | LILLIAN BAUDER | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | ANTHONY F. EARLEY, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | ROBERT S. TAUBMAN | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | REGINALD M. TURNER, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE COMERICA INCORPORATED 2006 LONG- TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE COMERICA INCORPORATED 2006 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||
04 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
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MERIDIAN GOLD INC. | ||||||
Security | 589975101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | MDG | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932491688 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | THE ELECTION OF THE NOMINEES PROPOSED BY MANAGEMENT AS DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||
02 | THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For |
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC | ||||||
Security | 780259107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | RDSB | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932491804 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JORMA OLLILA# | For | For | |||
2 | NICK LAND# | For | For | |||
3 | LORD KERR# U + | For | For | |||
4 | JEROEN VAN DER VEER | For | For | |||
5 | ROB ROUTS | For | For | |||
6 | WIM KOK# N | For | For | |||
09 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
10 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
11 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
12 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||
13 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
14 | AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | ||
15 | SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION | Shareholder | Against | For |
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC | ||||||
Security | 780259206 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | RDSA | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932491804 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | ||
02 | APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||
03 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | JORMA OLLILA# | For | For | |||
2 | NICK LAND# | For | For | |||
3 | LORD KERR# U + | For | For | |||
4 | JEROEN VAN DER VEER | For | For | |||
5 | ROB ROUTS | For | For | |||
6 | WIM KOK# N | For | For | |||
09 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
10 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
11 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
12 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||
13 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
14 | AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | ||
15 | SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION | Shareholder | Against | For |
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OMNICARE, INC. | ||||||
Security | 681904108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | OCR | Meeting Date | 16-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932499595 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
1 | EDWARD L. HUTTON | For | For | |||
2 | JOEL F. GEMUNDER | For | For | |||
3 | JOHN T. CROTTY | For | For | |||
4 | CHARLES H. ERHART, JR. | For | For | |||
5 | SANDRA E. LANEY | For | For | |||
6 | ANDREA R. LINDELL, DNSC | For | For | |||
7 | JOHN H. TIMONEY | For | For | |||
8 | AMY WALLMAN | For | For | |||
02 | TO RE-APPROVE THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC | ||||||
Security | 37733W105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | GSK | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932456836 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
O1 | TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS' REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | For | For | ||
O2 | TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||
O3 | TO ELECT DR MONCEF SLAOUI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O4 | TO ELECT MR TOM DE SWAAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O5 | TO RE-ELECT MR LARRY CULP AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O6 | TO RE-ELECT SIR CRISPIN DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O7 | TO RE-ELECT DR RONALDO SCHMITZ AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Against | Against | ||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
O8 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
O9 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||
S10 | TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | ||
S11 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | ||
S12 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (INDICATES A SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For | ||
S13 | AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN SHARES (INDICATES A SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For |
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TARGET CORPORATION | ||||||
Security | 87612E106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||
Ticker Symbol | TGT | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||
ISIN | Agenda | 932480952 - Management | ||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||
1 | RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | Withheld | Against | |||
2 | GEORGE W. TAMKE | Withheld | Against | |||
3 | SOLOMON D. TRUJILLO | Withheld | Against | |||
4 | ROBERT J. ULRICH | Withheld | Against | |||
02 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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AQUA AMERICA, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 03836W103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | WTR | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932482463 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | NICHOLAS DEBENEDICTIS | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | RICHARD H. GLANTON | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | LON R. GREENBERG | Withheld | Against |
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 026874107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | AIG | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932483857 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | PEI-YUAN CHIA | For | For | |||||
2 | MARSHALL A. COHEN | For | For | |||||
3 | MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN | For | For | |||||
4 | ELLEN V. FUTTER | For | For | |||||
5 | STEPHEN L. HAMMERMAN | For | For | |||||
6 | RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE | For | For | |||||
7 | FRED H. LANGHAMMER | For | For | |||||
8 | GEORGE L. MILES, JR. | For | For | |||||
9 | MORRIS W. OFFIT | For | For | |||||
10 | JAMES F. ORR III | For | For | |||||
11 | MARTIN J. SULLIVAN | For | For | |||||
12 | MICHAEL H. SUTTON | For | For | |||||
13 | EDMUND S.W. TSE | For | For | |||||
14 | ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD | For | For | |||||
15 | FRANK G. ZARB | For | For | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AIG'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | ADOPTION OF AN EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS | ||||||||
Security | 50540R409 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | LH | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932493567 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | THOMAS P. MAC MAHON | For | For | |||||
2 | KERRII B. ANDERSON | For | For | |||||
3 | JEAN-LUC BELINGARD | For | For | |||||
4 | WENDY E. LANE | For | For | |||||
5 | R.E. MITTELSTAEDT, JR. | For | For | |||||
6 | A.H. RUBENSTEIN, MBBCH | For | For | |||||
7 | ANDREW G. WALLACE, M.D. | For | For | |||||
8 | M. KEITH WEIKEL, PH.D. | For | For | |||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 1995 STOCK PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. | Management | ||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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PACIFIC SUNWEAR OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 694873100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | PSUN | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932497767 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | MICHAEL WEISS* | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | SETH R. JOHNSON** | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | SALLY FRAME KASAKS** | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | THOMAS M. MURNANE** | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | PETER STARRETT** | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 3, 2007. | Management | For | For |
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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY | |||||||
Security | G7945J104 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||
Ticker Symbol | STX | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932498884 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SEAGATE COMMON SHARES PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 (AS AMENDED, SUPPLEMENTED OR MODIFIED FROM TIME TO TIME, THE "MERGER AGREEMENT") BY AND AMONG SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, MD MERGER CORPORATION AND MAXTOR CORPORATION | Management | For | For | |||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ADJOURNMENT OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR DATES, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SEAGATE COMMON SHARES IN THE MERGER. | Management | For | For |
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY | ||||||||
Security | 406216101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | HAL | Meeting Date | 17-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932505689 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | A.M. BENNETT | For | For | |||||
2 | J.R. BOYD | For | For | |||||
3 | R.L. CRANDALL | For | For | |||||
4 | K.T DERR | For | For | |||||
5 | S.M. GILLIS | For | For | |||||
6 | W.R. HOWELL | For | For | |||||
7 | R.L. HUNT | For | For | |||||
8 | D.J. LESAR | For | For | |||||
9 | J.L.MARTIN | For | For | |||||
10 | J.A. PRECOURT | For | For | |||||
11 | D.L. REED | For | For | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | PROPOSAL ON SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
06 | PROPOSAL ON DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTE THRESHOLD. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | PROPOSAL ON POISON PILL. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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ONEOK, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 682680103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | OKE | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932483061 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | WILLIAM L. FORD | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | DOUGLAS ANN NEWSOM | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | GARY D. PARKER | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | EDUARDO A. RODRIGUEZ | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE 2006 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
03 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE SEPARATION OF THE POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC | ||||||||
Security | 127209302 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CSG | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932489493 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | For | For | ||||
02 | DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND 2005 | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | ROGER CARR | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | KEN HANNA | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | TODD STITZER | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | LORD PATTEN | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | BARONESS WILCOX | Withheld | Against | |||||
09 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||
10 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||
11 | APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL SHARE AWARD PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
12 | APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2004 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
13 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES | Management | For | For | ||||
14 | AUTHORITY TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For | ||||
15 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For |
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OIL STATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 678026105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | OIS | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932493365 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | S. JAMES NELSON, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | GARY L. ROSENTHAL | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | WILLIAM T. VAN KLEEF | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. | Management | For | For |
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CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 141665109 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CECO | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932494850 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | PATRICK W. GROSS | Against | Against | |||||
2 | STEVEN H. LESNIK | Against | Against | |||||
3 | KEITH K. OGATA | Against | Against | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT STOCKHOLDERS HOLDING AT LEAST SIXTY-SIX AND TWO- THIRDS PERCENT (66-2/3%) OF THE VOTING POWER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ENTITLED TO VOTE AT AN ELECTION OF DIRECTORS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS CEC'S AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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COVENTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 222862104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CVH | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932507429 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | JOHN H. AUSTIN, M.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | DANIEL N. MENDELSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | R. W. MOORHEAD, III | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | TIMOTHY T.WEGLICKI | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 200,000,000 TO 570,000,000. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT DIRECTORS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST STAND FOR ELECTION AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 2004 INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
06 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006. | Management | For | For |
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CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION | |||||||
Security | 141665109 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | CECO | Meeting Date | 18-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932507570 - Opposition | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD | Management | |||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO PERMIT STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS | Management | |||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management |
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SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 806605101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | SGP | Meeting Date | 19-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932467752 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
1 | THOMAS J. COLLIGAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | C. ROBERT KIDDER | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | CARL E. MUNDY, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | PATRICIA F. RUSSO | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | ARTHUR F. WEINBACH | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO GOVERNING INSTRUMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | APPROVE THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTE ON THE GREATEST NUMBER OF GOVERNANCE ISSUES PRACTICABLE | Shareholder | Against | For |
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TEMPLETON DRAGON FUND, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 88018T101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | TDF | Meeting Date | 19-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932488946 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | GORDON S. MACKLIN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | DAVID W. NIEMIEC | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | FRANK A. OLSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | LARRY D. THOMPSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | ROBERT E. WADE | Withheld | Against |
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS | |||||||
Security | 71654V408 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||
Ticker Symbol | PBR | Meeting Date | 22-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932530050 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE "PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE SHARES OF PETROBRAS QUIMICA S.A. - PETROQUISA BY PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A." | Management | For | For | |||
02 | RATIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED FIRM TO EVALUATE THE SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND BOOK VALUE OF PETROBRAS | Management | For | For | |||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE VALUATION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND BOOK VALUE REPORT OF PETROBRAS | Management | For | For | |||
04 | APPROVAL OF THE VALUATION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY BOOK VALUE AND NET BOOK ASSETS OF PETROQUISA | Management | For | For | |||
05 | RATIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED FIRM TO UNDERTAKE AN ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL VALUATION OF PETROBRAS | Management | For | For | |||
06 | APPROVAL OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL VALUATION OF PETROBRAS | Management | For | For | |||
07 | APPROVAL OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PETROQUISA SHARES HELD BY MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS INTO PETROBRAS' EQUITY | Management | For | For | |||
08 | APPROVAL OF THE ALTERATIONS TO PETROBRAS' BYLAWS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE "PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE SHARES OF PETROBRAS QUIMICA S.A. - PETROQUISA BY PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS" | Management | For | For | |||
09 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO PRACTICE ALL THE ACTS NEEDED FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE ABOVE ACTIONS | Management | For | For |
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL FUNDS | ||||||||
Security | 577130206 | Meeting Type | Special | |||||
Ticker Symbol | MACSX | Meeting Date | 24-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932500893 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | GEOFFREY H. BOBROFF | For | For | |||||
2 | ROBERT K. CONNOLLY | For | For | |||||
3 | DAVID FITZWILLIAM-LAY | For | For | |||||
4 | RICHARD K. LYONS | For | For | |||||
5 | G. PAUL MATTHEWS | For | For | |||||
6 | RHODA ROSSMAN | For | For | |||||
7 | TOSHI SHIBANO | For | For |
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KOMAG, INCORPORATED | ||||||||
Security | 500453204 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | KOMG | Meeting Date | 24-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932501566 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | CHRIS A. EYRE | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | DAVID G. TAKATA | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | HARRY G. VAN WICKLE | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 QUALIFIED STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE BY 5,000,000 SHARES, FROM 4,242,054 SHARES TO 9,242,054 SHARES, AND MAKE CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK BY 70,000,000 SHARES, FROM 50,000,000 SHARES TO 120,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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HEAD N.V. | |||||||
Security | 422070102 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | HED | Meeting Date | 24-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932508837 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
03 | TO ADOPT THE DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005. | Management | For | For | |||
4A | TO DISCHARGE EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ACTS AND OMISSIONS. | Management | For | For | |||
4B | TO DISCHARGE EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ACTS AND OMISSIONS. | Management | For | For | |||
05 | TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TO REPURCHASE SHARES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | For | |||
6A | TO CANCEL ORDINARY SHARES WHICH HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | For | |||
6B | TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | |||
07 | TO EXTEND THE DESIGNATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AS THE CORPORATE BODY AUTHORISED TO ISSUE SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||
08 | TO EXTEND THE DESIGNATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF PRE- EMPTION OF HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||
9A | TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO FIRSTLY INCREASE THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES FROM EURO 0.20 TO EURO 0.45. | Management | For | For | |||
9B | TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO SUBSEQUENTLY REDUCE THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES FROM EURO 0.45 TO EURO 0.20. | Management | For | For |
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 580135101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | MCD | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932476446 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
1 | ROBERT A. ECKERT | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | JEANNE P. JACKSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | RICHARD H. LENNY | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | ANDREW J. MCKENNA | Withheld | Against | |||||
6 | SHEILA A. PENROSE | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | APPROVAL OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
04 | APPROVAL OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO LABELING OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 437076102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | HD | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932490307 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN | For | For | |||||
2 | JOHN L. CLENDENIN | For | For | |||||
3 | CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ | For | For | |||||
4 | MILLEDGE A. HART, III | For | For | |||||
5 | BONNIE G. HILL | For | For | |||||
6 | LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | For | For | |||||
7 | LAWRENCE R. JOHNSTON | For | For | |||||
8 | KENNETH G. LANGONE | For | For | |||||
9 | ANGELO R. MOZILO | For | For | |||||
10 | ROBERT L. NARDELLI | For | For | |||||
11 | THOMAS J. RIDGE | For | For | |||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2006. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY REPORT DISCLOSURE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHAIRMAN AND CEO. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING METHOD OF VOTING FOR DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
08 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
09 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
10 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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SANDISK CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 80004C101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | SNDK | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932490395 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | DR. ELI HARARI | For | For | |||||
2 | IRWIN FEDERMAN | For | For | |||||
3 | STEVEN J. GOMO | For | For | |||||
4 | EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN | For | For | |||||
5 | CATHERINE P. LEGO | For | For | |||||
6 | MICHAEL E. MARKS | For | For | |||||
7 | DR. JAMES D. MEINDL | For | For | |||||
02 | TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED AMOUNT OF COMMON STOCK FROM 400,000,000 SHARES TO 800,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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SAFEWAY INC. | |||||||
Security | 786514208 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | SWY | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932495496 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BURD | Management | For | For | |||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET E. GROVE | Management | For | For | |||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MOHAN GYANI | Management | For | For | |||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL HAZEN | Management | For | For | |||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. MACDONNELL | Management | For | For | |||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS J. MACKENZIE | Management | For | For | |||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REBECCA A. STIRN | Management | For | For | |||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM Y. TAUSCHER | Management | For | For | |||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND G. VIAULT | Management | For | For | |||
02 | RE-APPROVAL OF 2001 AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF SAFEWAY INC. | Management | For | For | |||
03 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST" STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8. | Management | For | For | |||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SEPARATE VOTE ON GOLDEN PAY IN CONNECTION WITH A MERGER. | Shareholder | For | Against | |||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A FORMAL MECHANISM FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE LABELING OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PRODUCTS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE COMPANY ISSUE A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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ELAN CORPORATION, PLC | ||||||||
Security | 284131208 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | ELN | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932502532 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
O1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS THEREON. | Management | For | For | ||||
O2 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | MR. LAURENCE CROWLEY | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MR. WILLIAM DANIEL | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | MR. KELLY MARTIN | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | DR. GORAN ANDO | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | MR. SHANE COOKE | Withheld | Against | |||||
6 | DR. LARS EKMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
7 | MR. GARY KENNEDY | Withheld | Against | |||||
8 | MS. NANCY LURKER | Withheld | Against | |||||
O10 | AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||
O11 | APPROVE THE ELAN CORPORATION, PLC 2006 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
O12 | APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE EQUITY PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
O13 | AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SECURITIES. | Management | For | For | ||||
S14 | TO AUTHORISE THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS ON THE ALLOTMENT OF UP TO 40 MILLION SHARES FOR CASH. | Management | For | For | ||||
S15 | TO REPLACE ARTICLES 58 AND 59 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
S16 | TO REPLACE ARTICLE 62 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
S17 | TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF OWN SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||
S18 | TO SET THE RE-ISSUE PRICE RANGE FOR TREASURY SHARES. | Management | For | For |
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YAHOO! INC. | ||||||||
Security | 984332106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | YHOO | Meeting Date | 25-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932512266 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | TERRY S. SEMEL | For | For | |||||
2 | JERRY YANG | For | For | |||||
3 | ROY J. BOSTOCK | For | For | |||||
4 | RONALD W. BURKLE | For | For | |||||
5 | ERIC HIPPEAU | For | For | |||||
6 | ARTHUR H. KERN | For | For | |||||
7 | VYOMESH JOSHI | For | For | |||||
8 | ROBERT A. KOTICK | For | For | |||||
9 | EDWARD R. KOZEL | For | For | |||||
10 | GARY L. WILSON | For | For | |||||
02 | AMENDMENT OF THE 1996 DIRECTORS' STOCK OPTION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | ||||||||
Security | 404280406 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | HBC | Meeting Date | 26-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932477917 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2005 | Management | For | For | ||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT FOR 2005 | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | DIRECTORS | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | THE BARONESS DUNN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | M F GEOGHEGAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | S K GREEN | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | SIR MARK MOODY-STUART | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | S M ROBERTSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
6 | H SOHMEN | Withheld | Against | |||||
7 | SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
04 | TO REAPPOINT THE AUDITOR AT REMUNERATION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE GROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||
06 | TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For | ||||
07 | TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||
08 | TO INCREASE THE FEES PAYABLE TO EACH NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO 65,000 POUNDS PER ANNUM | Management | For | For |
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BUNGE LIMITED | |||||||
Security | G16962105 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | BG | Meeting Date | 26-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932495840 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
1A | ELECT CLASS II DIRECTOR: FRANCIS COPPINGER | Management | Against | Against | |||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | |||||||
1B | ELECT CLASS II DIRECTOR: ALBERTO WEISSER | Management | Against | Against | |||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | |||||||
02 | TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS BUNGE LIMITED'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' FEES. | Management | For | For | |||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE BYE-LAWS OF BUNGE LIMITED AS SET FORTH IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
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XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC. | ||||||||
Security | 983759101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | XMSR | Meeting Date | 26-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932517812 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | GARY M. PARSONS | For | For | |||||
2 | HUGH PANERO | For | For | |||||
3 | NATHANIEL A. DAVIS | For | For | |||||
4 | THOMAS J. DONOHUE | For | For | |||||
5 | EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN | For | For | |||||
6 | GEORGE W. HAYWOOD | For | For | |||||
7 | CHESTER A. HUBER, JR. | For | For | |||||
8 | JOHN MENDEL | For | For | |||||
9 | JARL MOHN | For | For | |||||
10 | JACK SHAW | For | For | |||||
11 | JEFFREY D. ZIENTS | For | For | |||||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
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CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. | |||||||
Security | 17133Q205 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | CHT | Meeting Date | 30-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932511125 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
A1 | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORTS FOR 2005. | Management | For | For | |||
A2 | THE SUPERVISORS' AUDIT REPORTS ON THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005. | Management | For | For | |||
A3 | THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2004 APPROVED BY THE MINISTRY OF AUDIT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. | Management | For | For | |||
A4 | THE COMPANY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM. | Management | For | For | |||
A5 | THE COMPANY'S AMENDMENT TO ITS CODE OF ETHICS. | Management | For | For | |||
A6 | THE COMPANY'S ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED SHARES BASED ON ARTICLE 12 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT. | Management | For | For | |||
B1 | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR 2005. | Management | For | For | |||
B2 | THE COMPANY'S DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS FOR YEAR 2005. | Management | For | For | |||
C1 | AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. | Management | For | For | |||
C2 | PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S CAPITAL THROUGH EARNINGS. | Management | For | For | |||
C3 | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | |||
C4 | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITIONS OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. | Management | For | For | |||
C5 | PROPOSAL TO DISBURSE REMUNERATIONS TO THE COMPANY'S DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS. | Management | For | For | |||
D | EXTRAORDINARY MOTIONS. *** SUCH OTHER BUSINESS A MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING *** | Management | For | For |
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ALBERTSON'S, INC. | |||||||
Security | 013104104 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||
Ticker Symbol | ABS | Meeting Date | 30-May-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932518840 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Management | For | For | |||
02 | TO ADOPT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT. | Management | For | For | |||
03 | TO ADJOURN THE ALBERTSONS SPECIAL MEETING INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES. | Management | For | For |
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 30231G102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | XOM | Meeting Date | 31-May-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932485700 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | M.J. BOSKIN | For | For | |||||
2 | W.W. GEORGE | For | For | |||||
3 | J.R. HOUGHTON | For | For | |||||
4 | W.R. HOWELL | For | For | |||||
5 | R.C. KING | For | For | |||||
6 | P.E. LIPPINCOTT | For | For | |||||
7 | H.A. MCKINNELL, JR. | For | For | |||||
8 | M.C. NELSON | For | For | |||||
9 | S.J. PALMISANO | For | For | |||||
10 | W.V. SHIPLEY | For | For | |||||
11 | J.S. SIMON | For | For | |||||
12 | R.W. TILLERSON | For | For | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 32) | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 34) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
04 | MAJORITY VOTE (PAGE 35) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
05 | INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (PAGE 37) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
06 | DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 38) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | DIRECTOR COMPENSATION (PAGE 40) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
08 | BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 41) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
09 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 43) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
10 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CRITERIA (PAGE 45) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
11 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 47) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
12 | CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 49) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
13 | AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 50) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
14 | BIODIVERSITY IMPACT REPORT (PAGE 52) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
15 | COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 53) | Shareholder | Against | For |
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 931142103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | WMT | Meeting Date | 02-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932506059 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | AIDA M. ALVAREZ | For | For | |||||
2 | JAMES W. BREYER | For | For | |||||
3 | M. MICHELE BURNS | For | For | |||||
4 | JAMES I. CASH, JR. | For | For | |||||
5 | DOUGLAS N. DAFT | For | For | |||||
6 | DAVID D. GLASS | For | For | |||||
7 | ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ | For | For | |||||
8 | H. LEE SCOTT, JR. | For | For | |||||
9 | JACK C. SHEWMAKER | For | For | |||||
10 | JIM C. WALTON | For | For | |||||
11 | S. ROBSON WALTON | For | For | |||||
12 | CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS | For | For | |||||
13 | LINDA S. WOLF | For | For | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMANE POULTRY SLAUGHTER | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
04 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
05 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
06 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPENSATION DISPARITY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
08 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EQUITY COMPENSATION GLASS CEILING REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
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CERADYNE, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 156710105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CRDN | Meeting Date | 06-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932509726 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | JOEL P. MOSKOWITZ | For | For | |||||
2 | RICHARD A. ALLIEGRO | For | For | |||||
3 | FRANK EDELSTEIN | For | For | |||||
4 | RICHARD A. KERTSON | For | For | |||||
5 | WILLIAM C. LACOURSE | For | For | |||||
6 | MILTON L. LOHR | For | For | |||||
02 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For |
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THE NEW IRELAND FUND, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 645673104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | IRL | Meeting Date | 06-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932530593 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | PETER J. HOOPER* | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | GEORGE G. MOORE* | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | MARGARET DUFFY** | Withheld | Against |
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 25179M103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | DVN | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932515743 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | ROBERT L. HOWARD | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MICHAEL M. KANOVSKY | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | J. TODD MITCHELL | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | J. LARRY NICHOLS | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For |
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TENARIS, S.A. | |||||||
Security | 88031M109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | TS | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932519068 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
A1 | CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTS ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | Management | For | For | |||
A2 | CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTS ON THE UNCONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACCOUNTS. | Management | For | For | |||
A3 | ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND PAYMENT. | Management | For | For | |||
A4 | DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | |||
A5 | ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEMBERS. | Management | For | For | |||
A6 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DELEGATE THE DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S BUSINESS AND THE POWER TO REPRESENT THE COMPANY AS "ADMINISTRATEUR DELEGUE" (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) TO MR. PAOLO ROCCA. | Management | For | For | |||
A7 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPOINT ANY OR ALL OF ITS MEMBERS AS THE COMPANY'S ATTORNEYS-IN-FACT. | Management | For | For | |||
A8 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CAUSE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALL SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS.. | Management | For | For | |||
A9 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION. | Management | For | For | |||
A10 | APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR FEES. | Management | For | For | |||
E1 | AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. | Management | For | For |
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YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 984757104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | YCC | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932513989 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | MICHAEL G. ARCHBOLD | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | CAROL M. MEYROWITZ | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | MICHAEL B. POLK | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | VIJAY VISHWANATH | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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AMEDISYS, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 023436108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | AMED | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932517773 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | WILLIAM F. BORNE | For | For | |||||
2 | RONALD A. LABORDE | �� | For | For | ||||
3 | JAKE L. NETTERVILLE | For | For | |||||
4 | DAVID R. PITTS | For | For | |||||
5 | PETER F. RICCHIUTI | For | For | |||||
6 | DONALD A. WASHBURN | For | For | |||||
02 | TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN FROM 2,125,000 TO 3,125,000. | Management | For | For |
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HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 443683107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | HCBK | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932519626 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
1 | DENIS J. SALAMONE | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MICHAEL W. AZZARA | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | VICTORIA H. BRUNI | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC. 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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GARMIN LTD. | ||||||||
Security | G37260109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | GRMN | Meeting Date | 09-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932517216 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | MIN H. KAO | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | CHARLES W. PEFFER | Withheld | Against |
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 165167107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CHK | Meeting Date | 09-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932517646 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | RICHARD K. DAVIDSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | BREENE M. KERR | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | CHARLES T. MAXWELL | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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PORTALPLAYER, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 736187204 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | PLAY | Meeting Date | 09-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932518105 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | RICHARD L. SANQUINI | For | For | |||||
2 | GARY JOHNSON | For | For | |||||
3 | WILLIAM J. DALLY | For | For | |||||
4 | HENRY T. DENERO | For | For | |||||
5 | ROBERT A. GUNST | For | For | |||||
6 | TOMAS ISAKSSON | For | For | |||||
7 | SHAHAN D. SOGHIKIAN | For | For | |||||
8 | JAMES L. WHIMS | For | For | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
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LCA-VISION INC. | ||||||||
Security | 501803308 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | LCAV | Meeting Date | 12-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932514993 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | WILLIAM F. BAHL | For | For | |||||
2 | THOMAS G. CODY | For | For | |||||
3 | JOHN H. GUTFREUND | For | For | |||||
4 | JOHN C. HASSAN | For | For | |||||
5 | CRAIG P.R. JOFFE | For | For | |||||
6 | DAVID W. WHITING | For | For | |||||
7 | E. ANTHONY WOODS | For | For | |||||
02 | AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATION OF INCORPORATION INCREASING THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 27,500,000 TO 55,000,000. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE LCA-VISION INC. 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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CATERPILLAR INC. | ||||||||
Security | 149123101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CAT | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932517379 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | DAVID R. GOODE | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | JAMES W. OWENS | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | CHARLES D. POWELL | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | JOSHUA I. SMITH | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | APPROVE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | APPROVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | RATIFY AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFY BOARD | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEPARATE CEO & CHAIR | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For |
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PDL BIOPHARMA, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 69329Y104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | PDLI | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932533537 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | KAREN A. DAWES | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | BRADFORD S. GOODWIN | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | MARK MCDADE | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME OR PLACE, IF NECESSARY IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE PROXY HOLDERS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS. | Management | For | For |
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MOBILE TELESYSTEMS OJSC | |||||||
Security | 607409109 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||
Ticker Symbol | MBT | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932535000 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | TO AUTHORIZE MR. S.D. SHCHEBETOV TO SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING OF MTS OJSC | Management | For | For | |||
02 | TO EARLY TERMINATE THE POWERS OF MR. V.V. SIDOROV, THE PRESIDENT OF MTS OJSC | Management | For | For | |||
03 | TO APPOINT LEONID ADOLFOVICH MELAMED AS THE PRESIDENT (THE INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE BODY) OF MOBILE TELESYSTEMS OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY FOR THREE YEARS, FROM JUNE 14, 2006 | Management | For | For |
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FOUNDRY NETWORKS, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 35063R100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | FDRY | Meeting Date | 16-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932523865 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | BOBBY R. JOHNSON, JR. | For | For | |||||
2 | ALFRED J. AMOROSO | For | For | |||||
3 | C. NICHOLAS KEATING | For | For | |||||
4 | J. STEVEN YOUNG | For | For | |||||
5 | ALAN L. EARHART | For | For | |||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
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COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO | |||||||
Security | 20441A102 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||
Ticker Symbol | SBS | Meeting Date | 19-Jun-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932548540 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
I | AMEND ARTICLES 1, 2 AND THE RESPECTIVE PARAGRAPHS, AND ARTICLE 3, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS IN THE STATE LAW #12,292, DATED MARCH 2, 2006. | Management | For | ||||
II | AMEND ARTICLES: 13 "CAPUT" AND PARAGRAPHS, 14 "CAPUT" AND THE FIRST PARAGRAPH, 26 PARAGRAPH FIRST, 36 "CAPUT", AS WELL AS REWORD ARTICLES 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 AND SUBPARAGRAPH, 48 "CAPUT", 49 "CAPUT" AND PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 2 AND ARTICLE 51 IN ORDER TO ADAPT THEM TO THE NEW PROVISIONS IN SAO PAULO STOCK EXCHANGE-NOVO MERCADO'S LISTING RULES. | Management | For | ||||
III | AMEND ARTICLES 25, "CAPUT" AND PARAGRAPHS, 27 "CAPUT" AND SOLE PARAGRAPH, 29 "CAPUT" AND PARAGRAPH 2, 31 "CAPUT" TO ADJUST THEM TO THE COMPANY'S CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND INSERT AN ARTICLE AND PARAGRAPHS TO ENSURE LEGAL DEFENSE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FISCAL COUNCIL, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES THAT HAD ACTED UNDER MANAGEMENT'S DELEGATION. | Management | For | ||||
IV | REORGANIZE CHAPTERS III AND VII, ADJUST AND STANDARDIZE THE WORDING, INCLUDE, EXCLUDE AND RENUMBER THE ARTICLES, AS WELL AS CONSOLIDATE THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRAFT AVAILABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS AT THE COMPANY'S HEADQUARTERS AND ON THE WEBSITE WWW.SABESP.COM.BR. | Management | For | ||||
V | ELECTION OF MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For |
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CHICO'S FAS, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 168615102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | CHS | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932519981 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | SCOTT A. EDMONDS | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | CHARLES J. KLEMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | ROSS E. ROEDER | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | MICHAEL A. WEISS | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For |
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS FD, | ||||||||
Security | 61744G107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | MSF | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932544186 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | FRANK L. BOWMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MICHAEL BOZIC | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | KATHLEEN A. DENNIS | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | EDWIN J. GARN | Withheld | Against | |||||
6 | MICHAEL F. KLEIN | Withheld | Against | |||||
7 | W. ALLEN REED | Withheld | Against |
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MORGAN STANLEY ASIA-PACIFIC FUND, IN | ||||||||
Security | 61744U106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | APF | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932544186 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | FRANK L. BOWMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MICHAEL BOZIC | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | KATHLEEN A. DENNIS | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | CHARLES A. FIUMEFREDDO | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | EDWIN J. GARN | Withheld | Against | |||||
6 | MICHAEL F. KLEIN | Withheld | Against | |||||
7 | W. ALLEN REED | Withheld | Against |
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THE KROGER CO. | ||||||||
Security | 501044101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | KR | Meeting Date | 22-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932530466 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
1 | REUBEN V. ANDERSON | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | DON W. MCGEORGE | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | W. RODNEY MCMULLEN | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | CLYDE R. MOORE | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | STEVEN R. ROGEL | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS. (REQUIRES THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSAL 3). | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | ELIMINATION OF CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | ELIMINATION OF SUPERMAJORITY REQUIREMENT FOR SOME TRANSACTIONS. | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | OPT OUT OF THE OHIO CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITION STATUTE. | Management | For | For | ||||
06 | RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS; MEETINGS OUTSIDE OF CINCINNATI. | Management | For | For | ||||
07 | APPROVAL OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AS AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||
08 | APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, TO RECOMMEND PROGRESS REPORTS ON SUPPLIERS' CONTROLLED-ATMOSPHERE KILLING OF CHICKENS. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||
09 | APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, TO RECOMMEND THE PREPARATION OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
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NVIDIA CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 67066G104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | NVDA | Meeting Date | 22-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932532686 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | TENCH COXE | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | MARK L. PERRY | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 28, 2007. | Management | For | For |
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EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED DIV INCOM | ||||||||
Security | 27828G107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | EVT | Meeting Date | 23-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932519917 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | RONALD A. PEARLMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | RALPH F. VERNI | Withheld | Against |
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BIOSITE INCORPORATED | ||||||||
Security | 090945106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | BSTE | Meeting Date | 23-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932535719 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | KIM D. BLICKENSTAFF | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | K.F. BUECHLER, PHD. | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S 1996 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE COMPANY'S 1996 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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KUBOTA CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 501173207 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | KUB | Meeting Date | 23-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932549706 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | MATTERS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS OF UNAPPROPRIATED RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE 116TH PERIOD. | Management | For | For | ||||
02 | MATTERS CONCERNING PARTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | MATTERS CONCERNING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION REGARDING A CHANGE OF THE DECISION-MAKING ENTITY FOR APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED SURPLUS, ETC. | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | DAISUKE HATAKAKE | For | For | |||||
2 | MORIYA HAYASHI | For | For | |||||
3 | YOSHIHIRO FUJIO | For | For | |||||
4 | TOSHIHIRO FUKUDA | For | For | |||||
5 | YASUO MASUMOTO | For | For | |||||
6 | YOSHIHARU NISHIGUCHI | For | For | |||||
7 | EISAKU SHINOHARA | For | For | |||||
8 | NOBUO IZAWA | For | For | |||||
9 | YOSHIHIKO TABATA | For | For | |||||
10 | KAZUNOBU UETA | For | For | |||||
11 | TOKUJI OHGI | For | For | |||||
12 | MORIMITSU KATAYAMA | For | For | |||||
13 | NOBUYUKI TOSHIKUNI | For | For | |||||
14 | HIROKAZU NARA | For | For | |||||
15 | MASAYOSHI KITAOKA | For | For | |||||
16 | TETSUJI TOMITA | For | For | |||||
17 | MASATOSHI KIMATA | For | For | |||||
18 | NOBUYO SHIOJI | For | For | |||||
19 | TAKESHI TORIGOE | For | For | |||||
20 | SATORU SAKAMOTO | For | For | |||||
21 | HIDEKI IWABU | For | For |
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | |||||||
Security | 892331307 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||
Ticker Symbol | TM | Meeting Date | 23-Jun-2006 | ||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932551888 - Management | |||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||
01 | APPROVAL OF PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE FY2006 TERM | Management | |||||
02 | PARTIAL AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | |||||
03 | ELECTION OF 26 DIRECTORS | Management | |||||
04 | ELECTION OF 3 CORPORATE AUDITORS | Management | |||||
05 | ISSUE OF STOCK ACQUISITION RIGHTS WITHOUT CONSIDERATION TO DIRECTORS, MANAGING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, ETC., OF TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES | Management | |||||
06 | ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES | Management | |||||
07 | AWARD OF BONUS PAYMENTS TO RETIRING CORPORATE AUDITORS, AND PAYMENT OF THE FINAL RETIREMENT BONUS TO DIRECTORS DUE TO THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE RETIREMENT BONUS SYSTEM FOR DIRECTORS | Management | |||||
08 | REVISION OF THE AMOUNT OF REMUNERATION FOR DIRECTORS | Management |
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ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V. | ||||||||
Security | N6748L102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | OFIX | Meeting Date | 27-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932526304 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
1 | JAMES F. GERO | For | For | |||||
2 | PETER J. HEWETT | For | For | |||||
3 | CHARLES W. FEDERICO | For | For | |||||
4 | ROBERT GAINES-COOPER | For | For | |||||
5 | JERRY C. BENJAMIN | For | For | |||||
6 | WALTER P. VON WARTBURG | For | For | |||||
7 | THOMAS J. KESTER | For | For | |||||
8 | KENNETH R. WEISSHAAR | For | For | |||||
9 | GUY J. JORDAN | For | For | |||||
10 | STEFAN WIDENSOHLER | For | For | |||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (ARTICLE 16). | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (ARTICLE 4). | Management | For | For | ||||
04 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT AT AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005. | Management | For | For | ||||
05 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ORTHOFIX AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For |
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EXELON CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 30161N101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | EXC | Meeting Date | 27-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932538361 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | M.W. D'ALESSIO | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | R.B. GRECO | Withheld | Against | |||||
3 | J.M. PALMS | Withheld | Against | |||||
4 | J.W. ROGERS | Withheld | Against | |||||
5 | R.L. THOMAS | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT | Management | For | For | ||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | For |
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THE SPAIN FUND, INC. | ||||||||
Security | 846330108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||
Ticker Symbol | SNF | Meeting Date | 28-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932554012 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. | ||||||||
1 | WILLIAM H. FOULK, JR.* | Withheld | Against | |||||
2 | ANTONIO ERASO* | Withheld | Against | |||||
02 | ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR: LUIS ABRIL PEREZ, CLASS THREE DIRECTOR (TERM EXPIRES 2007) | Management | ||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||
Comments-BMC Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders for portfolio companies to be able to elect a full slate of directors at each annual meeting. |
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NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION | ||||||||
Security | 656568102 | Meeting Type | Special | |||||
Ticker Symbol | NT | Meeting Date | 29-Jun-2006 | |||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932533397 - Management | ||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||
02 | THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | ||||||
03 | THE RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECONFIRMATION AND AMENDMENT OF NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION'S SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. | Management | ||||||
04 | THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION'S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CONSOLIDATE ITS ISSUED & OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES ON THE BASIS OF A RATIO WITHIN THE RANGE OF ONE POST- CONSOLIDATION COMMON SHARE FOR EVERY FOUR PRE- CONSOLIDATION COMMON SHARES TO ONE POST- CONSOLIDATION COMMON SHARE FOR EVERY TEN PRE- CONSOLIDATION COMMON SHARES, WITH THE RATIO TO BE SELECTED AND IMPLEMENTED BY NORTEL NETWORKS CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IF AT ALL, AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO APRIL 11, 2007. | Management | ||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1. | Shareholder | ||||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2. | Shareholder | ||||||
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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.
BMC FUND, INC.
By: /s/ Paul H. Broyhill
Paul H. Broyhill, President
Date: August 1, 2006