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, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Investment Company Report |
BELLSOUTH CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 079860102 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BLS | Meeting Date | 21-Jul-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932551511 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF MARCH 4, 2006, AS AMENDED, AMONG BELLSOUTH, AT&T INC. AND A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF AT&T INC. | Management | For | For |
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 285512109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ERTS | Meeting Date | 27-Jul-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932562641 - 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 | LAWRENCE F. PROBST III | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | RICHARD A. SIMONSON | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | LINDA J. SRERE | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 23330X100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DRS | Meeting Date | 03-Aug-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932563415 - 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 | IRA ALBOM | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | MARK N. KAPLAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | GEN. D.J. REIMER, USA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | GEN. C.G. BOYD, USAF | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS DRS'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2006 OMNIBUS PLAN. | Management | For | For |
FOREST LABORATORIES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 345838106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | FRX | Meeting Date | 07-Aug-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932562615 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | HOWARD SOLOMON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | NESLI BASGOZ, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | WILLIAM J. CANDEE, III | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | GEORGE S. COHAN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | DAN L. GOLDWASSER | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | KENNETH E. GOODMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | LESTER B. SALANS, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
H.J. HEINZ COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 423074103 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HNZ | Meeting Date | 16-Aug-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932565130 - 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 | J.G. DROSDICK | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | E.E. HOLIDAY | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | C. KENDLE | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | D.R. O'HARE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | D.H. REILLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | L.C. SWANN | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | T.J. USHER | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management |
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 832248108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SFD | Meeting Date | 30-Aug-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932571739 - 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 | JOSEPH W. LUTER, III | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WENDELL H. MURPHY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | C. LARRY POPE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AWARD COMPONENT OF THE SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED | 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 29, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ANIMAL WELFARE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING LONG-TERM COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For |
CEMEX, S.A.B. DE C.V. | |||||||||||||
Security | 151290889 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CX | Meeting Date | 31-Aug-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932578012 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT THAT MODIFIES THE ISSUANCE DEED OF THE ORDINARY PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES DENOMINATED "CEMEX.CPO", AS WELL AS THE TRUST AGREEMENT NUMBER 111033-9 EXECUTED BY "BANCO NACIONAL DE MEXICO, S.A." AS "CEMEX.CPO" TRUSTEE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
OWENS CORNING | |||||||||||||
Security | 69073FAC7 | Meeting Type | Consent | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 01-Sep-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932571575 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
02 | PLAN OF REORGANIZATION | Management | For | ||||||||||
03 | "RELEASED PARTIES" ELECTION | Management | No Action |
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC. - DO NOT US | |||||||||||||
Security | 549463107 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | LU | Meeting Date | 07-Sep-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932573024 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF APRIL 2, 2006, BY AND AMONG LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., ALCATEL, AND AURA MERGER SUB, INC., AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF APRIL 2, 2006, BY AND AMONG LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., ALCATEL, AND AURA MERGER SUB, INC. | Management | For | For |
DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 24522P103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DLM | Meeting Date | 21-Sep-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932575131 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | SAMUEL H. ARMACOST | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | TERENCE D. MARTIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | RICHARD G. WOLFORD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | 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 29, 2007. | Management | For | For |
GENERAL MILLS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 370334104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GIS | Meeting Date | 25-Sep-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932573086 - 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 | KENDALL J. POWELL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MICHAEL D. ROSE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | ROBERT L. RYAN | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | STEPHEN W. SANGER | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | A. MICHAEL SPENCE | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | 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 2006 COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON- EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON LABELING OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD PRODUCTS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
CONAGRA FOODS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 205887102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CAG | Meeting Date | 28-Sep-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932576020 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | DAVID H. BATCHELDER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MARK H. RAUENHORST | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | GARY M. RODKIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVE THE 2006 STOCK PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
ORACLE CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 68389X105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ORCL | Meeting Date | 09-Oct-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932579747 - 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 | H. RAYMOND BINGHAM | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | NAOMI O. SELIGMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 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, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1993 DIRECTORS' STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For |
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 742718109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PG | Meeting Date | 10-Oct-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932579103 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | NORMAN R. AUGUSTINE | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | A.G. LAFLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | JOHN F. SMITH, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | MARGARET C. WHITMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF REGULATIONS TO DECREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | REAPPROVE AND AMEND THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE PROCTER & GAMBLE 2001 STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - AWARD NO FUTURE STOCK OPTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
DIAGEO PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 25243Q205 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DEO | Meeting Date | 17-Oct-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932587908 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | RE-ELECTION OF LORD HOLLICK OF NOTTING HILL (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF BOARD) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | RE-ELECTION OF MR HT STITZER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION, AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | RE-ELECTION OF MR PS WALSH (MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF BOARD) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | ELECTION OF MS LM DANON (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 DIAGEO PLC 2006 IRISH PROFIT SHARING SCHEME | Management | For | For | |||||||||
14 | AMENDMENTS TO DIAGEO EXECUTIVE SHARE OPTION PLAN | Management | For | For |
NEWS CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 65248E203 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NWS | Meeting Date | 20-Oct-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932585269 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | JOSE MARIA AZNAR | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LACHLAN K. MURDOCH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | THOMAS J. PERKINS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | ARTHUR M. SISKIND | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | JOHN L. THORNTON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED RIGHTS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Shareholder | For | Against |
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY | |||||||||||||
Security | G7945J104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | STX | Meeting Date | 26-Oct-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932591286 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECT FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECT WILLIAM W. BRADLEY AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECT MICHAEL R. CANNON AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECT JAMES A. DAVIDSON AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECT DONALD E. KIERNAN AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECT STEPHEN J. LUCZO AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECT DAVID F. MARQUARDT AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECT LYDIA M. MARSHALL AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECT C.S. PARK AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECT GREGORIO REYES AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECT JOHN W. THOMPSON AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECT WILLIAM D. WATKINS AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVE AN INCREASE IN SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER 2004 STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF 36 MILLION SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE ISSUABLE SHARES FOR PURCHASE UNDER EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF 10 MILLION SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 039483102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ADM | Meeting Date | 02-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932587819 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | G.A. ANDREAS | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | A.L. BOECKMANN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | M.H. CARTER | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | R.S. JOSLIN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | A. MACIEL | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | P.J. MOORE | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | M.B. MULRONEY | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | T.F. O'NEILL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | O.G. WEBB | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | K.R. WESTBROOK | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | P.A. WOERTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL NO. 1 (LABELING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD.) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
03 | ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL NO. 2 (CODE OF CONDUCT REGARDING GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.) | Shareholder | Against | For |
SYSCO CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 871829107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SYY | Meeting Date | 10-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932588380 - 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 | JONATHAN GOLDEN* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOSEPH A. HAFNER, JR.* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | NANCY S. NEWCOMB* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | MANUEL A. FERNANDEZ** | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IMPLEMENT A MAJORITY VOTE POLICY BY TAKING CERTAIN SPECIFIED ACTIONS. | Shareholder | For | Against |
MICROSOFT CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 594918104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MSFT | Meeting Date | 14-Nov-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932591173 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RESTRICTION ON SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HIRING OF PROXY ADVISOR | Shareholder | Against | For |
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 17275R102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CSCO | Meeting Date | 15-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932588405 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | CAROL A. BARTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | M. MICHELE BURNS | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | LARRY R. CARTER | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | JOHN T. CHAMBERS | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | RODERICK C. MCGEARY | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | STEVEN M. WEST | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | JERRY YANG | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 28, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | 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 SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING 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, 2007, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR ENCOURAGE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 134429109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CPB | Meeting Date | 16-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932594422 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | EDMUND M. CARPENTER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | PAUL R. CHARRON | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | DOUGLAS R. CONANT | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | BENNETT DORRANCE | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | KENT B. FOSTER | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | HARVEY GOLUB | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | RANDALL W. LARRIMORE | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | PHILIP E. LIPPINCOTT | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MARY ALICE D. MALONE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | SARA MATHEW | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | DAVID C. PATTERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | CHARLES R. PERRIN | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | A. BARRY RAND | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | LES C. VINNEY | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | CHARLOTTE C. WEBER | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL ON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
CACI INTERNATIONAL INC | ||||||||||||||
Security | 127190304 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CAI | Meeting Date | 16-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932594751 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | HERBERT W. ANDERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | PAUL M. COFONI | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | PETER A. DEROW | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | GREGORY G. JOHNSON | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | J. PHILLIP LONDON | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | BARBARA A. MCNAMARA | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | WARREN R. PHILLIPS | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | CHARLES P. REVOILE | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING IF NECESSARY TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
BHP BILLITON LIMITED | ||||||||||||||
Security | 088606108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BHP | Meeting Date | 29-Nov-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932594535 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS FOR BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
02 | TO RECEIVE THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS FOR BHP BILLITON LTD | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MR P M ANDERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | MR P M ANDERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | MR M J KLOPPERS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MR M J KLOPPERS | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | MR C J LYNCH | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | MR C J LYNCH | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | MR J NASSER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MR J NASSER | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MR D A CRAWFORD | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | MR D A CRAWFORD | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | MR D R ARGUS | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | MR D R ARGUS | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | DR D C BRINK | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | DR D C BRINK | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | DR J G S BUCHANAN | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | DR J G S BUCHANAN | For | For | |||||||||||
17 | DR J M SCHUBERT | For | For | |||||||||||
18 | DR J M SCHUBERT | For | For | |||||||||||
21 | TO REAPPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
22 | TO RENEW THE GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
23 | TO RENEW THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS IN BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
24 | TO APPROVE THE REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
25A | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON DECEMBER 31, 2006 | Management | ||||||||||||
25B | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON MARCH 31, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
25C | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON MAY 15, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
25D | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON JUNE 30, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
25E | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
25F | TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY BHP BILLITON LTD OR ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
26 | TO APPROVE THE 2006 REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
27 | TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR C W GOODYEAR UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
28 | TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR M J KLOPPERS UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
29 | TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR C J LYNCH UNDER THE GIS AND THE LTIP | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
30 | TO APPROVE THE BHP BILLITON GLOBAL EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
31 | TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE REMUNERATION PAID BY BHP BILLITON PLC TO NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN ANY YEAR | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
32 | TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE REMUNERATION PAID BY BHP BILLITON LTD TO NON- EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN ANY YEAR | Management | For | For |
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 595112103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MU | Meeting Date | 05-Dec-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932604627 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | STEVEN R. APPLETON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | TERUAKI AOKI | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | JAMES W. BAGLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MERCEDES JOHNSON | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | LAWRENCE N. MONDRY | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | GORDON C. SMITH | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | ROBERT E. SWITZ | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 30,000,000 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL BY THE COMPANY TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 30, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING | Shareholder | Against | For |
TEPPCO PARTNERS, L.P. | |||||||||||||
Security | 872384102 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TPP | Meeting Date | 08-Dec-2006 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932583544 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF OUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT THAT RELATE TO DISTRIBUTIONS AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS, INCLUDING REDUCTION OF OUR GENERAL PARTNER'S MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN OUR QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTIONS FROM 50% TO 25% (THE "IDR REDUCTION AMENDMENT"), AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO CHANGE VARIOUS VOTING PERCENTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF OUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, IN MOST CASES, FROM 66 2/3% OF OUTSTANDING UNITS TO A MAJORITY OF OUTSTANDING UNITS.* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | TO SUPPLEMENT AND REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF OUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | TO MAKE ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS TO OUR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REGISTRATION RIGHTS OF OUR GENERAL PARTNER, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE SEPARATENESS OF OUR PARTNERSHIP FROM ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | TO ISSUE UNITS TO OUR GENERAL PARTNER AS CONSIDERATION FOR THE IDR REDUCTION AMENDMENT BASED ON A PREDETERMINED FORMULA.* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE EPCO, INC. 2006 TPP LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE EPCO, INC. TPP UNIT PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
POSSIS MEDICAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 737407106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | POSS | Meeting Date | 13-Dec-2006 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932602471 - 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 | W.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 |
COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ES | |||||||||||||
Security | 20441A102 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SBS | Meeting Date | 16-Jan-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932619224 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
I | TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
II | TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL, MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES. | Management | For | ||||||||||
III | TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION OF THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL COUNCIL MEMBERS. | Management | For |
INVESTOOLS INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 46145P103 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | IEDU | Meeting Date | 17-Jan-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932616139 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK. TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF INVESTOOLS INC. COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH INVESTOOLS INC.'S PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THINKORSWIM GROUP, INC., AND GRANTS OF OPTIONS TO PURCHASE INVESTOOLS INC. COMMON STOCK TO EMPLOYEES OF THINKORSWIM GROUP, INC. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | AMENDMENT TO INVESTOOLS INC. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE INVESTOOLS INC. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK TO 100 MILLION SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO INVESTOOLS INC. 2001 STOCK OPTION PLAN. TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE INVESTOOLS INC. 2001 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM 8 MILLION TO 12 MILLION SHARES, AND TO EXPAND POTENTIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS TO INCLUDE CONSULTANTS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS. | Management | For | For |
THE TAIWAN FUND, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 874036106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TWN | Meeting Date | 22-Jan-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932615430 - 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 |
THE YANKEE CANDLE COMPANY, INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 984757104 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | YCC | Meeting Date | 23-Jan-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932618006 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF (I) THE MERGER (THE "MERGER") PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 24, 2006 (THE "MERGER AGREEMENT") AMONG YCC HOLDINGS LLC, YANKEE ACQUISITION CORP. AND YANKEE AND (II) THE MERGER AGREEMENT. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | AN ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MERGER AND THE MERGER AGREEMENT, IF PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For |
PHH CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 693320202 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PHH | Meeting Date | 24-Jan-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932615353 - 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 | TERENCE W. EDWARDS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | A.B. KRONGARD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | FRANCIS J. VAN KIRK | Withheld | Against |
BJ SERVICES COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 055482OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 30-Jan-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932617686 - 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 | DON D. JORDAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIAM H. WHITE | Withheld | Against |
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 22160K105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | COST | Meeting Date | 31-Jan-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932616660 - 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 | BENJAMIN S. CARSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIAM H. GATES | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | HAMILTON E. JAMES | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JILL S. RUCKELSHAUS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
DEERE & COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 244199105 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DE | Meeting Date | 28-Feb-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932622928 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE | Management | Abstain | 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 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTONIO MADERO B. | Management | Abstain | 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. | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS | Management | Abstain | 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 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2007 | Management | For | For |
NOVARTIS AG | |||||||||||||
Security | 66987V109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NVS | Meeting Date | 06-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932630696 - 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 2006. | 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 | |||||||||
4A | ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: RE-ELECTION OF HANS-JOERG RUDLOFF 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. | |||||||||||||
4B | ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: RE-ELECTION OF DR. DANIEL VASELLA 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. | |||||||||||||
4C | ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ELECTION OF NEW MEMBER MARJORIE M. YANG FOR A TERM OF OFFICE BEGINNING ON 1 JANUARY 2008 AND ENDING ON THE DAY OF THE AGM IN 2010 | 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. | |||||||||||||
05 | APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS AND THE GROUP AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | VOTES REGARDING ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER- PROPOSALS AT THE AGM OF NOVARTIS AG IF YOU GIVE NO INSTRUCTIONS ON AGENDA ITEM 6, YOUR VOTES WILL BE CAST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSALS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MARKING THE BOX "FOR" IS A VOTE FOR THE PROPOSALS OF THE BOARD. MARKING THE BOX "AGAINST" OR "ABSTAIN" IS A VOTE TO "ABSTAIN" | Management | For | For |
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 254687106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DIS | Meeting Date | 08-Mar-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932624910 - 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 | STEVEN P. JOBS | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | FRED H. LANGHAMMER | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | AYLWIN B. LEWIS | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MONICA C. LOZANO | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | ORIN C. SMITH | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO GREENMAIL. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS RELATING TO STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLANS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 902124106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TYC | Meeting Date | 08-Mar-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932626003 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | 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 | H. CARL MCCALL | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | BRENDAN R. O'NEILL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | SANDRA S. WIJNBERG | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | JEROME B. YORK | 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 |
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | 902124106 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TYC | Meeting Date | 08-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932630139 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | APPROVAL OF REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON SHARES AT A SPLIT RATIO OF 1 FOR 4. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | APPROVAL OF CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS. | Management | For | For |
ABERDEEN GLOBAL INCOME FUND, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 003013109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | FCO | Meeting Date | 08-Mar-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932632347 - 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 | NEVILLE J. MILES | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WARREN C. SMITH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MARTIN J. GILBERT | Withheld | Against |
SK TELECOM CO., LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | 78440P108 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SKM | Meeting Date | 09-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932634086 - 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 23RD FISCAL YEAR, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 OF THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3A1 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JUNG NAM CHO, AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. | 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. | |||||||||||||
3A2 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. SUNG MIN HA, AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. | 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. | |||||||||||||
3B | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DAL SUP SHIM, AS INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO WILL BE A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. | 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. |
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 428236103 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HPQ | Meeting Date | 14-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932626394 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.T. BABBIO, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. BALDAUF | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HACKBORN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.H. HAMMERGREN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.V. HURD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. RYAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. SALHANY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.K. THOMPSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2007 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO STOCKHOLDER NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN" | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "SUBJECT ANY FUTURE POISON PILL TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE" | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "LINK PAY TO PERFORMANCE" | Shareholder | Against | For |
CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 155123102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CET | Meeting Date | 14-Mar-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932630331 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | SIMMS C. BROWNING | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | DONALD G. CALDER | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | JAY R. INGLIS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | DUDLEY D. JOHNSON | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | WILMOT H. KIDD | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | C. CARTER WALKER, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management |
ENDESA, S.A. | |||||||||||||
Security | 29258N107 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ELE | Meeting Date | 20-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932636319 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 32 OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS (LIMITATION OF VOTING RIGHTS).* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 37 OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS (NUMBER OF CLASSES OF DIRECTORS).* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 38 OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS (TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTOR).* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 42 OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS (INCOMPATIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS).* | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THE GENERAL MEETING, AS WELL AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE AUTHORITIES IT RECEIVES FROM THE GENERAL MEETING, AND GRANTING OF AUTHORITIES FOR PROCESSING THE SAID RESOLUTIONS AS A PUBLIC INSTRUMENT, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For |
CANON INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 138006309 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CAJ | Meeting Date | 29-Mar-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932637311 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | DIVIDEND FROM SURPLUS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | PARTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | ELECTION OF TWENTY-SEVEN DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | ELECTION OF ONE CORPORATE AUDITOR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | GRANT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE TO DIRECTORS TO BE RETIRED | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | GRANT OF BONUS TO DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
NEWS CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 65248E203 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NWS | Meeting Date | 03-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932639668 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE EXCHANGE OF ALL SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND ALL SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S CLASS B COMMON STOCK, IN EACH CASE, INDIRECTLY HELD BY LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION, FOR ALL OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES OF GREENLADY CORP., A WHOLLY- OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES FOR APPROVAL OF THE EXCHANGE IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE EXCHANGE. | Management | For | For |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS | |||||||||||||
Security | 167760107 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CME | Meeting Date | 04-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932636131 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 17, 2006, AS AMENDED ON DECEMBER 20, 2006, BY AND AMONG CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC., CBOT HOLDINGS, INC. AND BOARD OF TRADE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, INC. AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE MERGER, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE CME HOLDINGS SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES. | Management | For | For |
MORGAN STANLEY | |||||||||||||
Security | 617446448 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MS | Meeting Date | 10-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932634353 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECT ROY J. BOSTOCK | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECT ERSKINE B. BOWLES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECT HOWARD J. DAVIES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECT C. ROBERT KIDDER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECT JOHN J. MACK | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECT DONALD T. NICOLAISEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECT CHARLES H. NOSKI | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECT HUTHAM S. OLAYAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECT CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECT O. GRIFFITH SEXTON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECT LAURA D. TYSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECT KLAUS ZUMWINKEL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE | Shareholder | Against | For |
SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N | ||||||||||||||
Security | 806857OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 11-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932636484 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | P. CAMUS | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | J.S. GORELICK | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | A. GOULD | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | T. ISAAC | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | N. KUDRYAVTSEV | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | A. LAJOUS | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | M.E. MARKS | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | D. PRIMAT | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | L.R. REIF | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | T.I. SANDVOLD | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | N. SEYDOUX | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | L.G. STUNTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | R. TALWAR | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
BP P.L.C. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 055622104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BP | Meeting Date | 12-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932640837 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND 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 A BURGMANS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | SIR WILLIAM CASTELL | 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 | MR A G INGLIS | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | DR D S JULIUS | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | SIR TOM MCKILLOP | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | MR J A MANZONI | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | DR W E MASSEY | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | SIR IAN PROSSER | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | MR P D SUTHERLAND | For | For | |||||||||||
19 | TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
20 | TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
21 | TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
S22 | SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
23 | TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
S24 | SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF PRE- EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For |
THE SPAIN FUND, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 846330108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SNF | Meeting Date | 13-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932645546 - 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 | I. DE HABSBURGO-LORENA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LUIS ABRIL PEREZ | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | B.F. JAQUOTOT | Withheld | Against |
CARNIVAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 143658300 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CCL | Meeting Date | 16-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932636383 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MICKY ARISON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | AMB R.G. CAPEN, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | ROBERT H. DICKINSON | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ARNOLD W. DONALD | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | PIER LUIGI FOSCHI | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | HOWARD S. FRANK | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | RICHARD J. GLASIER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | BARONESS HOGG | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MODESTO A. MAIDIQUE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | SIR JOHN PARKER | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | PETER G. RATCLIFFE | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | STUART SUBOTNICK | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | LAURA WEIL | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | UZI ZUCKER | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR CARNIVAL PLC AND TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CARNIVAL CORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF CARNIVAL PLC TO AGREE TO THE REMUNERATION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS FOR CARNIVAL PLC FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2006. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT OF CARNIVAL PLC. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
06 | TO APPROVE LIMITS ON THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES BY CARNIVAL PLC. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
07 | TO APPROVE THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS FOR CARNIVAL PLC. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
08 | TO APPROVE A GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR CARNIVAL PLC TO BUY BACK CARNIVAL PLC ORDINARY SHARES IN THE OPEN MARKET. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
09 | TO APPROVE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH CARNIVAL PLC SHAREHOLDERS. | Management | For | For |
U.S. BANCORP | ||||||||||||||
Security | 902973304 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | USB | Meeting Date | 17-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932637450 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | V. BUYNISKI GLUCKMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | OLIVIA F. KIRTLEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JERRY W. LEVIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | RICHARD G. REITEN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE 2007 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE U.S. BANCORP 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ANNUAL RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: LIMIT BENEFITS PROVIDED UNDER OUR SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. | Shareholder | Against | For |
CITIGROUP INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 172967101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | C | Meeting Date | 17-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932641562 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE DAVID. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS KLEINFELD. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1N | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CITIGROUP'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CEO COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES OR RESPONSIBILITIES. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT STOCK OPTIONS BE SUBJECT TO A FIVE-YEAR SALES RESTRICTION. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
10 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
11 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT STOCKHOLDERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 939322103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | WM | Meeting Date | 17-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932644722 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | ANNE V. FARRELL | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | STEPHEN E. FRANK | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | KERRY K. KILLINGER | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | THOMAS C. LEPPERT | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | CHARLES M. LILLIS | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | PHILLIP D. MATTHEWS | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | REGINA T. MONTOYA | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MICHAEL K. MURPHY | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MARGARET OSMER MCQUADE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | MARY E. PUGH | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | WILLIAM G. REED, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | ORIN C. SMITH | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | JAMES H. STEVER | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN POLICIES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S DIRECTOR ELECTION PROCESS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | Shareholder | Against | For |
THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 191216100 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | KO | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932640065 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TESTING | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING STUDY AND REPORT ON EXTRACTION OF WATER IN INDIA | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK | Shareholder | Against | For |
C.R. BARD, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 067383109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BCR | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932646283 - 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 | THEODORE E. MARTIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ANTHONY WELTERS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | TONY L. WHITE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For |
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 073902108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BSC | Meeting Date | 18-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932651587 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | JAMES E. CAYNE | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | HENRY S. BIENEN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | CARL D. GLICKMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ALAN C. GREENBERG | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | DONALD J. HARRINGTON | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | FRANK T. NICKELL | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | PAUL A. NOVELLY | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | FREDERIC V. SALERNO | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | ALAN D. SCHWARTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | WARREN J. SPECTOR | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | VINCENT TESE | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | WESLEY S. WILLIAMS JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE STOCK AWARD PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL ACCUMULATION PLAN FOR SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | APPROVAL OF THE 2007 PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
06 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A PAY-FOR- SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE STANDARD. | Shareholder | Against | For |
NESTLE S.A. | |||||||||||||
Security | 641069406 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NSRGY | Meeting Date | 19-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932646651 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE 2006 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 PROFITS RESULTING FROM THE BALANCE SHEET OF NESTLE S.A., AS SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | CAPITAL REDUCTION AND CONSEQUENT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, AS SET FORTH IN THE INVITATION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5A | RE-ELECTION OF MR. PETER BRABECK-LETMATHE, TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS. | 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. | |||||||||||||
5B | RE-ELECTION MR. EDWARD GEORGE (LORD GEORGE), TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS. | 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. | |||||||||||||
06 | 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 | Abstain |
MERCK & CO., INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 589331107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MRK | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932639214 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | RICHARD T. CLARK | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | JOHNNETTA B. COLE | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | W.B. HARRISON, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | WILLIAM N. KELLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | THOMAS E. SHENK | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | ANNE M. TATLOCK | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | SAMUEL O. THIER | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | WENDELL P. WEEKS | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | PETER C. WENDELL | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED UNDER NEW JERSEY LAW ON CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED BEFORE 1969. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF THE BOARD TO NO MORE THAN 18 DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
06 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REPLACE ITS CUMULATIVE VOTING FEATURE WITH A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Management | ||||||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PUBLICATION OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP | ||||||||||||||
Security | 459200101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | IBM | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932642944 - 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 | L.H. ZAMBRANO | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING: MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING: DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING: PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES OF THE CORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
06 | AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING: AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: PENSION AND RETIREMENT MEDICAL | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
09 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
10 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: OFFSHORING | Shareholder | ||||||||||||
11 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON: MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For |
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 949746101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | WFC | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932643643 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1N | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1O | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1P | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF A POLICY LIMITING BENEFITS UNDER SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA) DATA. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS FOR WELLS FARGO AND ITS CUSTOMERS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
KRAFT FOODS INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 50075N104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | KFT | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932646118 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | AJAY BANGA | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | JAN BENNINK | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | LOUIS C. CAMILLERI | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MARK D. KETCHUM | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | RICHARD A. LERNER | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JOHN C. POPE | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | IRENE B. ROSENFELD | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MARY L. SCHAPIRO | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | DEBORAH C. WRIGHT | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
MOODY'S CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 615369105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MCO | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648819 - 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 | BASIL L. ANDERSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | RAYMOND W MCDANIEL, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
II | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 MOODY'S CORPORATION KEY EMPLOYEES' STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
III | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
IV | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY. | Shareholder | For | Against |
HUDSON CITY BANCORP, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 443683107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HCBK | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648833 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | WILLIAM J. COSGROVE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | DONALD O. QUEST, M.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JOSEPH G. SPONHOLZ | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
FRONTIER OIL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 35914P105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | FTO | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932649152 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | JAMES R. GIBBS | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | DOUGLAS Y. BECH | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | G. CLYDE BUCK | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | T. MICHAEL DOSSEY | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | JAMES H. LEE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | PAUL B. LOYD, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | MICHAEL E. ROSE | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY'S AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 832110OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932650054 - 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. GIBBS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOHN YEARWOOD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 1989 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For |
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 502424104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | LLL | Meeting Date | 24-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932660170 - 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 T. STRIANESE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | CLAUDE R. CANIZARES | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | THOMAS A. CORCORAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | ALAN H. WASHKOWITZ | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | ||||||||||||||
Security | 369604103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GE | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932635862 - 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 | SUSAN HOCKFIELD | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JEFFREY R. IMMELT | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | ANDREA JUNG | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | ALAN G.(A.G.) LAFLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | ROBERT W. LANE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | RALPH S. LARSEN | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | SAM NUNN | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | ROGER S. PENSKE | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | ROBERT J. SWIERINGA | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | DOUGLAS A. WARNER III | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | ROBERT C. WRIGHT | For | For | |||||||||||
B | RATIFICATION OF KPMG | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
C | ADOPTION OF MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
D | APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
E | APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF SENIOR OFFICER PERFORMANCE GOALS | 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 | ||||||||||||
04 | INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | ELIMINATE DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
07 | GLOBAL WARMING REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | ETHICAL CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
09 | REPORT ON PAY DIFFERENTIAL | Shareholder | Against | For |
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 035229103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BUD | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932638325 - 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 | AUGUST A. BUSCH III | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | AUGUST A. BUSCH IV | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | CARLOS FERNANDEZ G. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JAMES R. JONES | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | ANDREW C. TAYLOR | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
6 | DOUGLAS A. WARNER III | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE 2007 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE GLOBAL EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP | ||||||||||||||
Security | 045487105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ASBC | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932641500 - 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 | PAUL S. BEIDEMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ROBERT C. GALLAGHER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | EILEEN A. KAMERICK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JOHN C. MENG | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | CARLOS E. SANTIAGO | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ASSOCIATED FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 060505104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BAC | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932644481 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. STEVEN JONES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1N | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1O | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1P | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1Q | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NUMBER OF DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For |
MARATHON OIL CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 565849106 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MRO | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932645003 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM: CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM: CHARLES R. LEE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM: DENNIS H. REILLEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM: JOHN W. SNOW | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM: THOMAS J. USHER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF 2007 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS TO ELIMINATE THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK. | Management | For | For |
CIGNA CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 125509109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CI | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932645887 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. CAMPBELL | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ISAIAH HARRIS, JR. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. HENNEY, M.D. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONNA F. ZARCONE | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CIGNA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CIGNA EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For |
CHEVRON CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 166764100 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CVX | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932647007 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1N | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REPEAL THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON ANIMAL WELFARE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | RECOMMEND AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | AMEND THE BY-LAWS REGARDING THE STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS | Shareholder | Against | For |
SCIELE PHARMA, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 808627103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SCRX | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932649227 - 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 P. FOURTEAU | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JON S. SAXE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JERRY C. GRIFFIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE SCIELE 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS SCIELE'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS | ||||||||||||||
Security | 167760107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CME | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932653694 - 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 | CRAIG S. DONOHUE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | TERRENCE A. DUFFY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | DANIEL R. GLICKMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | WILLIAM P. MILLER II | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | JAMES E. OLIFF | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
6 | JOHN F. SANDNER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
7 | TERRY L. SAVAGE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE HOLDINGS INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHICAGO MERCANTILE HOLDINGS INC. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
ADVANTAGE ENERGY INCOME FUND | |||||||||||||
Security | 00762L101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AAV | Meeting Date | 25-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932668443 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | THE APPOINTMENT OF COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA, AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | FIXING THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS TO BE ELECTED AT THE MEETING AT TEN (10) AS SPECIFIED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR - PROXY STATEMENT OF THE TRUST DATED MARCH 21, 2007 (THE "INFORMATION CIRCULAR"); | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | THE ELECTION OF TEN (10) DIRECTORS OF AOG AS SPECIFIED IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For |
PFIZER INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 717081103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PFE | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932641637 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | DENNIS A. AUSIELLO | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | MICHAEL S. BROWN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | M. ANTHONY BURNS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ROBERT N. BURT | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | W. DON CORNWELL | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | WILLIAM H. GRAY, III | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | CONSTANCE J. HORNER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | WILLIAM R. HOWELL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | JEFFREY B. KINDLER | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | GEORGE A. LORCH | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | DANA G. MEAD | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE RATIONALE FOR EXPORTING ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING PFIZER'S CORPORATE POLICY ON LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND USE. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES. | Shareholder | Against | For |
JOHNSON & JOHNSON | ||||||||||||||
Security | 478160104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | JNJ | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932642514 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MARY S. COLEMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | JAMES G. CULLEN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ARNOLD G. LANGBO | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | SUSAN L. LINDQUIST | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | LEO F. MULLIN | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | CHRISTINE A. POON | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | CHARLES PRINCE | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | STEVEN S REINEMUND | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | DAVID SATCHER | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | WILLIAM C. WELDON | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL ON SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN | Shareholder | Against | For |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 539830109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | LMT | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932644835 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | E.C.'PETE'ALDRIDGE, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | MARCUS C. BENNETT | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | GWENDOLYN S. KING | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JAMES M. LOY | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | EUGENE F. MURPHY | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | JOSEPH W. RALSTON | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | FRANK SAVAGE | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | JAMES M. SCHNEIDER | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | ANNE STEVENS | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | ROBERT J. STEVENS | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | JAMES R. UKROPINA | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | DOUGLAS C. YEARLEY | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY EVELYN Y. DAVIS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY JOHN CHEVEDDEN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY OF THE AMERICAS, REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF DETROIT CHARITABLE TRUST AND OTHER GROUPS | Shareholder | Against | For |
NOBLE CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | G65422OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648681 - 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 A. CAWLEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LUKE R. CORBETT | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JACK E. LITTLE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
WYETH | |||||||||||||
Security | 983024100 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | WYE | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932650434 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT ESSNER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FEERICK | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON, PH.D. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR F. GANZI | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT LANGER, SC.D. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. MCGUIRE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY LAKE POLAN, M.D., PH.D., M.P.H. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD POUSSOT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. ROGERS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER V. SHIPLEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. TORELL III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | VOTE TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | VOTE TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN FOR TAX COMPLIANCE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | DISCLOSURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | REPORT ON LIMITING SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN CANADA | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE BONUSES | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | INTERLOCKING DIRECTORSHIPS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
10 | PROPOSAL WITHDRAWN. NO VOTE REQUIRED | Management | |||||||||||
11 | SEPARATING THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO | Shareholder | |||||||||||
12 | STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION | Shareholder |
ERESEARCH TECHNOLOGY, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 29481V108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ERES | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932655636 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | SHELDON M. BONOVITZ | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | G.A. FAICH, MD, MPH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | ELAM M. HITCHNER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. | Management | For | For |
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 867229106 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SU | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932656816 - 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 | EIRA M. THOMAS | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS PLEASE READ THE RESOLUTION IN FULL IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE STOCK OPTIONS PLEASE READ THE RESOLUTION IN FULL IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS PLEASE READ THE RESOLUTION IN FULL IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For |
INDYMAC BANCORP, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 456607100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NDE | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932659646 - 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 | LYDIA H. KENNARD | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | SEN JOHN SEYMOUR (RET.) | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | BRUCE G. WILLISON | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDYMAC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
GROUPE DANONE | |||||||||||||
Security | 399449107 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DA | Meeting Date | 26-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932679559 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
O1 | APPROVAL OF THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
O2 | APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, AS SET FORTH IN THE SECOND RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
O3 | APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF THE EARNINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, AS STATED IN THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, AND SETTING OF DIVIDEND AT EURO 2.00 PER SHARE, AS SET FORTH IN THE THIRD RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
O4 | APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS, AS SET FORTH IN THE FOURTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
O5 | RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. FRANCK RIBOUD AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIFTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
O6 | RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. EMMANUEL FABER AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE SIXTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
O7 | RATIFICATION OF THE COOPTATION OF MR. NAOMASA TSURITANI AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
O8 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE, RETAIN OR TRANSFER THE COMPANY'S SHARES, AS SET FORTH IN THE EIGHTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
O9 | APPROVAL OF PROJECT DANONE COMMUNITIES, AS SET FORTH IN THE NINTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E10 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL WITH PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, AS SET FORTH IN THE TENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E11 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, BUT WITH THE RIGHT TO A PRIORITY PERIOD, AS SET FORTH IN THE ELEVENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E12 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, AS SET FORTH IN THE TWELFTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E13 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE EQUITY SECURITIES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY'S SHARE CAPITAL IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY, AS SET FORTH IN THE THIRTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E14 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS-IN-KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, AS SET FORTH IN THE FOURTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E15 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH INCORPORATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR ANY OTHER AMOUNTS THAT MAY BE CAPITALIZED, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIFTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E16 | DELEGATION OF COMPETENCE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN FAVOR OF THE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE SIXTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E17 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT OPTIONS GIVING RIGHT TO PURCHASE SHARES, AS SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E18 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOCATE ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY FREE OF CHARGE, AS SET FORTH IN THE EIGHTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E19 | AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELING SHARES, AS SET FORTH IN THE NINETEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E20 | DIVISION OF NOMINAL VALUE OF SHARES OF GROUPE DANONE BY TWO, AS SET FORTH IN THE TWENTIETH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E21 | APPROVAL OF POWERS TO EFFECT FORMALITIES, AS SET FORTH IN THE TWENTY-FIRST RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E22 | APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE BYLAWS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING RIGHTS (RESOLUTION BY SHAREHOLDERS AND NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS), AS SET FORTH IN THE TWENTY-SECOND RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY'S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | Management | For |
DODGE & COX STOCK FUND | |||||||||||||
Security | 256219106 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DODGX | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932638882 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | TO AMEND THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PERCENTAGE OF THE FUND'S ASSETS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2A | TO AMEND THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
2B | TO AMEND THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENTS IN COMMODITIES AND COMMODITY CONTRACTS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | TO AMEND THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO MAKING LOANS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | TO ELIMINATE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO INVESTMENTS IN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASES OR OTHER MINERAL EXPLORATION OR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | TO AMEND THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO BORROWING AND ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES. | Management | For | For |
AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 00206R102 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | T | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932646360 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
A01 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A02 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A03 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A04 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A05 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A06 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A07 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES F. KNIGHT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A08 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A09 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A10 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A11 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A12 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TONI REMBE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A13 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A14 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A15 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A16 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A17 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD E. WHITACRE, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
B02 | RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
B03 | APPROVE THE AT&T SEVERANCE POLICY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
C04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL A | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
C05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL B | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
C06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL C | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
C07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL D | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
C08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL E | Shareholder | Against | For |
DOMINION RESOURCES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 25746U109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | D | Meeting Date | 27-Apr-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932655597 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | PETER W. BROWN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | THOMAS F. FARRELL, II | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | JOHN W. HARRIS | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ROBERT S. JEPSON, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | MARK J. KINGTON | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT III | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MARGARET A. MCKENNA | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | FRANK S. ROYAL | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | DAVID A. WOLLARD | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - TRANSMISSION LINE REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO BASICO DO ES | |||||||||||||
Security | 20441A102 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SBS | Meeting Date | 30-Apr-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932686617 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
A1 | ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGEMENT'S ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SUPPORTED BY THE REPORTS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL AND EXTERNAL AUDITORS, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | ||||||||||
A2 | ALLOCATION OF THE INCOME OF THE PERIOD AND TRANSFER OF THE BALANCE OF RETAINED EARNINGS TO THE INVESTMENTS RESERVE ACCOUNT. | Management | For | ||||||||||
A3 | ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FISCAL COUNCIL SITTING AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
A4 | DEFINITION OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AUDIT COMMITTEE, FISCAL COUNCIL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE MEMBERS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E1 | ANALYSIS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REVERSE STOCK SPLIT PROPOSAL, AT THE RATIO OF 125:1, I.E., EACH ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) COMMON SHARES WILL CORRESPOND TO ONE (01) COMMON SHARE AFTER THE REVERSE SPLIT. | Management | For | ||||||||||
E2 | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS: ARTICLE 2, PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW 11,445/07, ARTICLE 5, RESULTING FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED RESOLUTION AND ARTICLE 28, COMPANY'S ORGANIZATIONAL ADEQUACY. | Management | For |
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 110122108 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BMY | Meeting Date | 01-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648439 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.J. FREEH | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. JOHANSSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.D. ROBINSON III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. WILLIAMS, M.D. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | 2007 STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | SENIOR EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | RECOUPMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For |
UST INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 902911106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | UST | Meeting Date | 01-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932661449 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
02 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | J.D. BARR* | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | J.P. CLANCEY* | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | P. DIAZ DENNIS* | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | V.A. GIERER, JR.* | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | J.E. HEID* | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | M.S. KESSLER* | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | P.J. NEFF* | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | A.J. PARSONS* | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | R.J. ROSSI* | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | J.P. CLANCEY** | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | V.A. GIERER, JR.** | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | J.E. HEID** | For | For | |||||||||||
03 | TO RATIFY AND APPROVE ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For |
MANPOWER INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 56418H100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MAN | Meeting Date | 02-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932640899 - 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 | GINA R. BOSWELL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIE D. DAVIS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JACK M. GREENBERG | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | TERRY A. HUENEKE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF THE MANPOWER CORPORATE SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES IN NORTHERN IRELAND. | Shareholder | Against | For |
TECO ENERGY, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 872375100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TE | Meeting Date | 02-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648592 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | JOSEPH P. LACHER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | TOM L. RANKIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | WILLIAM D. ROCKFORD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | J. THOMAS TOUCHTON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 369550108 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GD | Meeting Date | 02-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932654040 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.D. CHABRAJA | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. CROWN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.P. FRICKS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.H. GOODMAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JOHNSON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.A. JOULWAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.G. KAMINSKI | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. KEANE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LUCAS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.L. LYLES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. MUNDY, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WALMSLEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO PAY-FOR- SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO PERFORMANCE BASED STOCK OPTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
PEPSICO, INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 713448108 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PEP | Meeting Date | 02-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932655345 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (PROXY STATEMENT P. 37) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL- CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS (PROXY STATEMENT P. 44) | Shareholder | Against | For |
BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 112585104 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BAM | Meeting Date | 02-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932659040 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MARCEL R. COUTU | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIAM A. DIMMA | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | LANCE LIEBMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ROY MACLAREN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | G. WALLACE F. MCCAIN | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | FRANK J. MCKENNA | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JACK M. MINTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | JAMES A. PATTISON | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | THE PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | THE 2007 PLAN RESOLUTION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | THE APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 92343V104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | VZ | Meeting Date | 03-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932647401 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. BARKER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O'BRIEN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER V. SHIPLEY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1M | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1N | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1O | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. STOREY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | COMPENSATION CONSULTANT DISCLOSURE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | LIMIT SERVICE ON OUTSIDE BOARDS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE POISON PILL | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 56501R106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MFC | Meeting Date | 03-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932649429 - 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 | SCOTT M. HAND | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | LUTHER S. HELMS | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | THOMAS E. KIERANS | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | LORNA R. MARSDEN | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | ARTHUR R. SAWCHUK | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | HUGH W. SLOAN, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | GORDON G. THIESSEN | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. | Shareholder | Against | For |
AVON PRODUCTS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 054303102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AVP | Meeting Date | 03-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932652173 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | W. DON CORNWELL | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | EDWARD T. FOGARTY | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | FRED HASSAN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ANDREA JUNG | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | ANN S. MOORE | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | PAUL S. PRESSLER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | GARY M. RODKIN | 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 | AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | RESOLUTION REGARDING BENCHMARKING OF INCENTIVE COMPENSATION GOALS AGAINST PEER GROUP PERFORMANCE | Shareholder | Against | For |
CAPITALSOURCE INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 14055X102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CSE | Meeting Date | 03-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932667011 - 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 | ANDREW B. FREMDER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LAWRENCE C. NUSSDORF | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP. | Management | For | For |
ENERPLUS RESOURCES FUND | |||||||||||||
Security | 29274D604 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ERF | Meeting Date | 04-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932656309 - 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 |
MOTOROLA, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 620076109 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MOT | Meeting Date | 07-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648453 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | E. ZANDER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | D. DORMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | J. LEWENT | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | T. MEREDITH | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | N. NEGROPONTE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | S. SCOTT III | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | R. SOMMER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | J. STENGEL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | D. WARNER III | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | J. WHITE | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | M. WHITE | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE MOTOROLA EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN OF 1999 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE PAY | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES | Shareholder | Against | For |
TEMPUR-PEDIC INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 88023U101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TPX | Meeting Date | 07-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932660144 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | H. THOMAS BRYANT | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | FRANCIS A. DOYLE | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | PETER K. HOFFMAN | 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 |
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 744320102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PRU | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932651880 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | FREDERIC K. BECKER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | GORDON M. BETHUNE | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | GASTON CAPERTON | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | GILBERT F. CASELLAS | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | JAMES G. CULLEN | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | WILLIAM H. GRAY III | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JON F. HANSON | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | CONSTANCE J. HORNER | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | KARL J. KRAPEK | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | CHRISTINE A. POON | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | ARTHUR F. RYAN | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | JAMES A. UNRUH | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGE, H | ||||||||||||||
Security | 46031W204 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ISE | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932657337 - 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 | BARBARA B. DIAMOND* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | R. SCHMALENSEE, PH.D.* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JOSEPH B. STEFANELLI* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | KENNETH A. VECCHIONE* | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | DAVID KRELL** | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY ALSO BE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
UNDER ARMOUR, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 904311107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | UA | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932659747 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | KEVIN A. PLANK | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | BYRON K. ADAMS, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | DOUGLAS E. COLTHARP | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | A.B. KRONGARD | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | WILLIAM R. MCDERMOTT | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | HARVEY L. SANDERS | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | THOMAS J. SIPPEL | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
EXELON CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 30161N101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | EXC | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932660562 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. N. DEBENEDICTIS | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. SUE L. GIN | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. W.C. RICHARDSON PHD | Management | Abstain | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. THOMAS J. RIDGE | Management | Abstain | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. DON THOMPSON | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. STEPHEN D. STEINOUR | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL DIRECTORS BEGINNING IN 2008 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | For |
ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 779382OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932666336 - 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 T. FOX, III | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | SIR GRAHAM HEARNE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | HENRY E. LENTZ | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | P. DEXTER PEACOCK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | ||||||||||||||
Security | 74834L100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DGX | Meeting Date | 08-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932667100 - 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 C. BALDWIN, M.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | SURYA N MOHAPATRA PH.D | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | GARY M. PFEIFFER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
AMGEN INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 031162100 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AMGN | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932645988 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. | 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 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JERRY D. CHOATE | 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. | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER | 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. | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. GILBERT S. OMENN | 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 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ELIMINATING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS ELIMINATING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5A | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY). | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
5B | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (SUSTAINABILITY REPORT). | Shareholder | Against | For |
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 13342BOIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932648958 - 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 E. PATRICK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | BRUCE W. WILKINSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 375558103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GILD | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932658098 - 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 | CARLA A. HILLS | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JOHN W. MADIGAN | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JOHN C. MARTIN | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | GORDON E. MOORE | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | NICHOLAS G. MOORE | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | 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, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GILEAD'S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
CONOCOPHILLIPS | |||||||||||||
Security | 20825C104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | COP | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932664988 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. RHODES | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: J. STAPLETON ROY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | GLOBAL WARMING-RENEWABLES | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | QUALIFICATION FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY | Shareholder | Against | For |
LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 539439109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | LYG | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932677834 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | RECEIVING THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3A | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. W C G BERNDT | 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. | |||||||||||||
3B | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR EWAN BROWN | 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. | |||||||||||||
3C | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR J E DANIELS | 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. | |||||||||||||
3D | RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MRS H A WEIR | 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. | |||||||||||||
04 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | AUTHORITY TO SET THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | DIRECTORS' AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | DIRECTORS' POWER TO ISSUE SHARES FOR CASH | Management | For | For | |||||||||
08 | AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS SHARES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
09 | ADOPTION OF A NEW SHARESAVE SCHEME | Management | For | For | |||||||||
10 | APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
11 | AMENDING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
PRECISION DRILLING TRUST | |||||||||||||
Security | 740215108 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PDS | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932681617 - 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, ALLEN R. HAGERMAN | 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, ALLEN R. HAGERMAN, STEPHEN J.J. LETWIN, PATRICK M. MURRAY, FREDERICK W. PHEASEY, ROBERT L. PHILLIPS, HANK B. SWARTOUT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPOINTING KPMG LLP AS THE AUDITOR OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION (THE "DTU PLAN RESOLUTION") AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DEFERRED TRUST UNIT PLAN, THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH IS SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR UNDER THE HEADING "APPROVAL OF DEFERRED TRUST UNIT PLAN FOR NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS" AND APPROVING THE RESERVATION AND ISSUANCE OF UP TO 200,000 TRUST UNITS TO BE ISSUED TO THE DIRECTORS OF PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION PURSUANT TO THE DEFERRED TRUST UNIT PLAN, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION CIRCULAR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | THE ADOPTION OF THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION (THE "RIGHTS PLAN RESOLUTION") AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A UNITHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN OF THE TRUST, THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH IS SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR UNDER THE HEADING "APPROVAL OF UNITHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN." | Management | For | For |
PROVIDENT ENERGY TRUST | |||||||||||||
Security | 74386K104 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PVX | Meeting Date | 09-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932681643 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | THE RESOLUTION ELECTING THE DIRECTORS OF PROVIDENT ENERGY LTD. TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF TRUST UNITHOLDERS OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED OR APPOINTED. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | THE RESOLUTION APPOINTING PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE TRUST. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | THE RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST. | Management | For | For |
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 655844108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NSC | Meeting Date | 10-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932651955 - 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 | ALSTON D. CORRELL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LANDON HILLIARD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | BURTON M. JOYCE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JANE MARGARET O'BRIEN | 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, 2007. | Management | For | For |
TRANSOCEAN INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | G90078OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 10-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932654064 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. LONG | 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 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN B. MCNAMARA | 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. | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. SPRAGUE | 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. | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT | 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 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
NUCOR CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 670346105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NUE | Meeting Date | 10-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932660106 - 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 R. DIMICCO | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | J.D. HLAVACEK, PH.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | RAYMOND J. MILCHOVICH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NUCOR'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL | Shareholder | Against | For |
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 26441C105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DUK | Meeting Date | 10-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932669988 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | WILLIAM BARNET, III | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | MICHAEL G. BROWNING | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | PHILLIP R. COX | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ANN MAYNARD GRAY | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JAMES H. HANCE, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JAMES T. RHODES | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | JAMES E. ROGERS | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | MARY L. SCHAPIRO | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | DUDLEY S. TAFT | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2007 | Management | For | For |
AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V. | |||||||||||||
Security | N00985106 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AER | Meeting Date | 11-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932663417 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
03 | ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
05 | DISCHARGE OF THE DIRECTORS (LEDEN RAAD VAN BESTUUR) IN RESPECT OF THEIR MANAGEMENT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
06 | CONFIRMATION (BEVESTIGING) TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTORS. | Management | 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 | DESIGNATION OF MR. KEITH A. HELMING, AS THE PERSON REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 16, PARAGRAPH 8 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | ||||||||||
08 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTANTS N.V. AS THE REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | ||||||||||
09 | AUTHORIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REPURCHASE SHARES. | Management | For | ||||||||||
10 | AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND DESIGNATION OF EACH OF THE COMPANY'S DIRECTORS AND EACH LAWYER WORKING AT NAUTADUTILH N.V. TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENT. | Management | For |
AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V. | |||||||||||||
Security | N00985106 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AER | Meeting Date | 11-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932696101 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
03 | ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
05 | DISCHARGE OF THE DIRECTORS (LEDEN RAAD VAN BESTUUR) IN RESPECT OF THEIR MANAGEMENT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
06 | CONFIRMATION (BEVESTIGING) TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTORS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
07 | DESIGNATION OF MR. KEITH A. HELMING, AS THE PERSON REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 16, PARAGRAPH 8 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | ||||||||||
08 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTANTS N.V. AS THE REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | ||||||||||
09 | AUTHORIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REPURCHASE SHARES. | Management | For | ||||||||||
10 | AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND DESIGNATION OF EACH OF THE COMPANY'S DIRECTORS AND EACH LAWYER WORKING AT NAUTADUTILH N.V. TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENT. | Management | For |
GABELLI DIVIDEND & INCOME TRUST | ||||||||||||||
Security | 36242H104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GDV | Meeting Date | 14-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932677579 - 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 | MARIO J. GABELLI, CFA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | MARIO D'URSO | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MICHAEL J. MELARKEY | Withheld | Against |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 46625H100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | JPM | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932660120 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | CRANDALL C. BOWLES | 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 | LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | ROBERT I. LIPP | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | DAVID C. NOVAK | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | LEE R. RAYMOND | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | 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 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | SEPARATE CHAIRMAN | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
07 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
09 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
10 | SLAVERY APOLOGY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 01903Q108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ALD | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932664584 - 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. WALTON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOAN M. SWEENEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | BROOKS H. BROWNE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | ROBERT E. LONG | 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, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT THE COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE FROM 200,000,000 TO 400,000,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED STOCK OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE. | Management | For | For |
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 25271COIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932672834 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | JAMES S. TISCH | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | ALAN R. BATKIN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | JOHN R. BOLTON | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | CHARLES L. FABRIKANT | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | PAUL G. GAFFNEY II | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | HERBERT C. HOFMANN | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | ARTHUR L. REBELL | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | RAYMOND S. TROUBH | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For |
COMERICA INCORPORATED | |||||||||||||
Security | 200340107 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CMA | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932674523 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH W. BABB, JR. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. CORDES | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
03 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER D. CUMMINGS | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
04 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. VITITOE | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
05 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH L. WAY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
06 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PREPARATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | Shareholder | Against | For |
QUESTAR CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 748356102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | STR | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932676779 - 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 | TERESA BECK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | R.D. CASH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | ROBERT E. MCKEE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | GARY G. MICHAEL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | CHARLES B. STANLEY | Withheld | Against |
MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 57685L105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MTXX | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932677795 - 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 | WILLIAM C. EGAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MICHAEL A. ZEHER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE ANTICIPATED APPOINTMENT OF MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008. | Management | For | For |
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 249030107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | XRAY | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932683104 - 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 | PAULA H. CHOLMONDELEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | MICHAEL J. COLEMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JOHN C. MILES II | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | W. KEITH SMITH | 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, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For |
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 780259107 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | RDSB | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932697266 - 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 | ELECTION OF RIJKMAN GROENINK AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
04 | RE-ELECTION OF MALCOLM BRINDED AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
05 | RE-ELECTION OF LINDA COOK AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
06 | RE-ELECTION OF MAARTEN VAN DEN BERGH AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
07 | RE-ELECTION OF NINA HENDERSON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
08 | RE-ELECTION OF CHRISTINE MORIN-POSTEL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
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 |
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 780259206 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | RDSA | Meeting Date | 15-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932697266 - 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 | ELECTION OF RIJKMAN GROENINK AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
04 | RE-ELECTION OF MALCOLM BRINDED AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
05 | RE-ELECTION OF LINDA COOK AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
06 | RE-ELECTION OF MAARTEN VAN DEN BERGH AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
07 | RE-ELECTION OF NINA HENDERSON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
08 | RE-ELECTION OF CHRISTINE MORIN-POSTEL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
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 |
BIOVAIL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 09067J109 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BVF | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932665221 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | EUGENE N. MELNYK | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | WILFRED G. BRISTOW | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | DR. LAURENCE E. PAUL | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | SHELDON PLENER | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | JAMIE C. SOKALSKY | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | DR.DOUGLAS J.P. SQUIRES | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | MICHAEL R. VAN EVERY | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | WILLIAM M. WELLS | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BIOVAIL TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | THE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM SET OUT IN APPENDIX A TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS OF THE 2006 STOCK OPTION PLAN, THE 2004 STOCK OPTION PLAN AND THE 1993 STOCK OPTION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | THE RESOLUTION IN THE FORM SET OUT IN APPENDIX B TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2006 STOCK OPTION PLAN PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AWARDS. | Management | For | For |
SAFEWAY INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 786514208 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SWY | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932669192 - 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 | APPROVAL OF SAFEWAY INC. 2007 EQUITY AND INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CAPITAL PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF SAFEWAY INC. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE VOTING. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS OF CLONING OR GENETIC ENGINEERING. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE COMPANY ISSUE A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE COMPANY ISSUE A REPORT ON "CONTROLLED- ATMOSPHERE KILLING." | Shareholder | Against | For |
HALLIBURTON COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 406216OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932669205 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.M. BADER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. CRANDALL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.T DERR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. HOWELL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | PROPOSAL ON STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. | Shareholder | Against | For |
HALLIBURTON COMPANY | |||||||||||||
Security | 406216101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HAL | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932669205 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.M. BADER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. CRANDALL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.T DERR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. HOWELL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1L | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | PROPOSAL ON STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. | Shareholder | Against | For |
STERICYCLE, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 858912108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SRCL | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932673711 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | JACK W. SCHULER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | MARK C. MILLER | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | ROD F. DAMMEYER | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | WILLIAM K. HALL | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | JONATHAN T. LORD, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JOHN PATIENCE | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | THOMAS R. REUSCHE | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | PETER VARDY | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 80,000,000 SHARES TO 120,000,000 SHARES | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 | Management | For | For |
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 026874107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AIG | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932677187 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MARSHALL A. COHEN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | ELLEN V. FUTTER | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | STEPHEN L. HAMMERMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | FRED H. LANGHAMMER | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | GEORGE L. MILES, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | MORRIS W. OFFIT | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | JAMES F. ORR III | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY | 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 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | ADOPTION OF THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PERFORMANCE- BASED STOCK OPTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
CHINA MOBILE (HONG KONG) LIMITED | |||||||||||||
Security | 16941M109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CHL | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932683964 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
2A | TO DECLARE AN ORDINARY FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
2B | TO DECLARE A SPECIAL FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006. | Management | For | ||||||||||
3A | TO RE-ELECT WANG JIANZHOU AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
3B | TO RE-ELECT LI YUE AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
3C | TO RE-ELECT ZHANG CHENSHUANG AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
3D | TO RE-ELECT FRANK WONG KWONG SHING AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
3E | TO RE-ELECT PAUL MICHAEL DONOVAN AS A DIRECTOR. | Management | 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. | |||||||||||||
04 | TO RE-APPOINT MESSRS. KPMG AS AUDITORS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION. | Management | For | ||||||||||
05 | TO GIVE A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS TO REPURCHASE SHARES IN THE COMPANY NOT EXCEEDING 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE EXISTING ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | ||||||||||
06 | TO GIVE A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES IN THE COMPANY. | Management | For | ||||||||||
07 | TO EXTEND THE GENERAL MANDATE GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH SHARES BY THE NUMBER OF SHARES REPURCHASED. | Management | For |
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS | ||||||||||||||
Security | 50540R409 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | LH | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932685451 - 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 | DAVID P. KING | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | WENDY E. LANE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | R.E. MITTELSTAEDT, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | A.H. RUBENSTEIN, MBBCH | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | BRADFORD T. SMITH | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | M. KEITH WEIKEL, PH.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | R. SANDERS WILLIAMS, MD | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
GENERAL MARITIME CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | Y2692M103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GMR | Meeting Date | 16-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932712082 - 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. GEORGIOPOULOS | Against | Against | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIAM J. CRABTREE | Against | Against | |||||||||||
3 | STEPHEN A. KAPLAN | Against | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
ONEOK, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 682680103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | OKE | Meeting Date | 17-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932664938 - 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 M. BELL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOHN W. GIBSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | PATTYE L. MOORE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | DAVID J. TIPPECONNIC | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE SEPARATION OF THE POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. | Shareholder | Against | For |
GRANT PRIDECO, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 38821GOIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 17-May-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932665120 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | DAVID J. BUTTERS | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | ELIOT M. FRIED | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | DENNIS R. HENDRIX | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | HAROLD E. LAYMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | MICHAEL MCSHANE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JOSEPH E. REID | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | DAVID A. TRICE | For | For |
MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 571748102 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MMC | Meeting Date | 17-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932666956 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ZACHARY W. CARTER | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OSCAR FANJUL | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For |
PRIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 74153Q102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PDE | Meeting Date | 17-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932681807 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | DAVID A.B. BROWN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | KENNETH M. BURKE | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | ARCHIE W. DUNHAM | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | FRANCIS S. KALMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | RALPH D. MCBRIDE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | LOUIS A. RASPINO | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | DAVID B. ROBSON | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
COVENTRY HEALTH CARE, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 222862104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CVH | Meeting Date | 17-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932694652 - 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 | L. DALE CRANDALL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ELIZABETH E. TALLETT | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | ALLEN F. WISE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 73640Q105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PRAA | Meeting Date | 18-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932682734 - 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 BROPHEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | DAVID ROBERTS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS: KPMG, LLP | Management | For | For |
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 806605101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SGP | Meeting Date | 18-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932695010 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | HANS W. BECHERER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | THOMAS J. COLLIGAN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | FRED HASSAN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | C. ROBERT KIDDER | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | PHILIP LEDER, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | EUGENE R. MCGRATH | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | CARL E. MUNDY, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | ANTONIO M. PEREZ | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | PATRICIA F. RUSSO | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | JACK L. STAHL | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | KATHRYN C. TURNER | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | ROBERT F.W. VAN OORDT | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | ARTHUR F. WEINBACH | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS TO REDUCE SHAREHOLDER SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS TO A MAJORITY VOTE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELECT DIRECTORS BY A MAJORITY VOTE RATHER THAN A PLURALITY VOTE | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EQUITY GRANTS | Shareholder | Against | For |
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | |||||||||||||
Security | 26874QOIH | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 22-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932666350 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. CARMICHAEL | 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 | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS L. KELLY II | 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. | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RITA M. RODRIGUEZ | 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 | RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | ON ANY OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXIES. | Management | For | For |
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 37733W105 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GSK | Meeting Date | 23-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932647780 - 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 DANIEL PODOLSKY AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O4 | TO ELECT DR STEPHANIE BURNS AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O5 | TO RE-ELECT MR JULIAN HESLOP AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O6 | TO RE-ELECT SIR DERYCK MAUGHAN AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O7 | TO RE-ELECT DR RONALDO SCHMITZ AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O8 | TO RE-ELECT SIR ROBERT WILSON AS A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
O9 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
O10 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
S11 | TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
S12 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
S13 | DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
S14 | AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN SHARES (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For | |||||||||
S15 | AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For |
SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 868157108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SPN | Meeting Date | 23-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932693408 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | HAROLD J. BOUILLION | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | ENOCH L. DAWKINS | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | JAMES M. FUNK | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | TERENCE E. HALL | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ERNEST E. HOWARD | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | RICHARD A. PATTAROZZI | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JUSTIN L. SULLIVAN | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2007 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007. | Management | For | For |
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | |||||||||||||
Security | 580135101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MCD | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932674511 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. BRENNAN | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. ROGERS, JR. | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER W. STONE | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO LABELING OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED PRODUCTS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS | Shareholder | Against | For |
TARGET CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 87612E106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TGT | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932676503 - 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 | CALVIN DARDEN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ANNE M. MULCAHY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | STEPHEN W. SANGER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | GREGG W. STEINHAFEL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE OFFICER SHORT- TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. | Shareholder | Against | For |
THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 437076102 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HD | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932680499 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. CLENDENIN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILLEDGE A. HART, III | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1I | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1J | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. JOHNSTON | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1K | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH G. LANGONE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 3, 2008 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POISON PILL IMPLEMENTATION | Shareholder | For | Against | |||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY REPORT DISCLOSURE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
06 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MANAGEMENT BONUSES | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
07 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
08 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
09 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR- SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
10 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
11 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHAIRMAN AND CEO | Shareholder | Against | For |
THE SWISS HELVETIA FUND, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 870875101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SWZ | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932689916 - 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. CLAUDE W. FREY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | MR. JEAN-MARC BOILLAT | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MR. A. DE TAKACSY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE FUND'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 127209302 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CSG | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932692139 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF SIR JOHN SUNDERLAND | 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. | |||||||||||||
05 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF ROSEMARY THORNE | 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. | |||||||||||||
06 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF DAVID THOMPSON | 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 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF SANJIV AHUJA | 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. | |||||||||||||
08 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND VIAULT | 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. | |||||||||||||
09 | RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
10 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
11 | APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GROUP SHARE PLANS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
12 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
13 | AUTHORITY TO SERVE COMMUNICATIONS BY ELECTRONIC MEANS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
14 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
15 | AUTHORITY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES | Management | For | For |
MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY TRU | ||||||||||||||
Security | 55607X108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MIC | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932697305 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | NORMAN H. BROWN, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | GEORGE W. CARMANY, III | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | WILLIAM H. WEBB | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. | Management | For | For |
SUPERVALU INC. | |||||||||||||
Security | 868536103 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SVU | Meeting Date | 24-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932713729 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. GARY AMES | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. LILLIS | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1C | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY NODDLE | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1D | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN S. ROGERS | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1E | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE C. SALES | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
1F | ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHI P. SEIFERT | Management | Against | Against | |||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | |||||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVALU INC. 2007 STOCK PLAN | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT | Shareholder | Against | For | |||||||||
05 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING | Management | For | For |
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 404280406 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HBC | Meeting Date | 25-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932673785 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | TO RECEIVE THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT FOR 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
3A | TO RE-ELECT THE LORD BUTLER A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
3B | TO RE-ELECT THE BARONESS DUNN A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
3C | TO RE-ELECT R A FAIRHEAD A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
3D | TO RE-ELECT W K L FUNG A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
3E | TO RE-ELECT SIR BRIAN MOFFAT A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
3F | TO RE-ELECT G MORGAN A DIRECTOR | 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. | |||||||||||||
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 AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO OFFER A SCRIP DIVIDEND ALTERNATIVE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
09 | TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
10 | TO AUTHORISE HSBC BANK PLC TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
11 | TO AUTHORISE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 | Management | For | For | |||||||||
12 | TO ALTER THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL RESOLUTION) | Management | For | For |
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 037899101 | Meeting Type | Contested-Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | APPB | Meeting Date | 25-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932677339 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | JACK P. HELMS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LLOYD L. HILL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | BURTON M. SACK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | MICHAEL A. VOLKEMA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2007 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For |
APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 037899101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | APPB | Meeting Date | 25-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932709744 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
Vote Is Contrary To Policy | ||||||||||||||
1 | RICHARD C. BREEDEN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LAURENCE E. HARRIS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JACK P. HELMS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | LLOYD L. HILL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
5 | BURTON M. SACK | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
6 | MICHAEL A. VOLKEMA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2007 FISCAL YEAR. | Management | For | For |
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED | ||||||||||||||
Security | 91324P102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | UNH | Meeting Date | 29-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932703564 - 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 C. BALLARD, JR. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | RICHARD T. BURKE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | ROBERT J. DARRETTA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY VOTE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
06 | ADOPTION OF RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
07 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
08 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE- VESTING SHARES | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||||||
09 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN | Shareholder | For | Against | ||||||||||
10 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS | Management | For | Against | ||||||||||
11 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO UNITEDHEALTH GROUP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Shareholder | For | Against |
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 30231G102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | XOM | Meeting Date | 30-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932676844 - 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 | M.C. NELSON | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | S.J. PALMISANO | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | S.S. REINEMUND | 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 44) | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 45) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 47) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 47) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | DIVIDEND STRATEGY (PAGE 48) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
07 | SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (PAGE 50) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | CEO COMPENSATION DECISIONS (PAGE 51) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
09 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 52) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
10 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LIMIT (PAGE 53) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
11 | INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 54) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
12 | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 55) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
13 | AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 57) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
14 | COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 58) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
15 | GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 60) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
16 | CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 61) | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
17 | RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT LEVELS (PAGE 62) | Shareholder | Against | For |
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | G95089101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | WFT | Meeting Date | 30-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932705683 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: SHELDON B. LUBAR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP'S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For |
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | G95089OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 30-May-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932705683 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
1A | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1B | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1C | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1D | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1E | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1F | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1G | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: SHELDON B. LUBAR | Management | For | For | |||||||||
1H | ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP'S REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For |
HEAD N.V. | |||||||||||||
Security | 422070102 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | HED | Meeting Date | 30-May-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932707055 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
03 | TO ADOPT THE DUTCH STATUTORY ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5A | TO DISCHARGE EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ACTS AND OMISSIONS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
5B | TO DISCHARGE EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF ACTS AND OMISSIONS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TO REPURCHASE SHARES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF THE COMPANY'S ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
7A | TO CANCEL ORDINARY SHARES WHICH HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY FOR A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF THE COMPANY'S ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
7B | TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO REDUCE THE AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
08 | TO EXTEND THE DESIGNATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AS THE CORPORATE BODY AUTHORISED TO ISSUE SHARES. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
09 | TO EXTEND THE DESIGNATION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AS THE CORPORATE BODY AUTHORISED TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF PRE-EMPTION OF THE HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
10 | TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO DECREASE THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES FROM EURO 0.20 TO EURO 0.01. | Management | For | For |
CERADYNE, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 156710105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CRDN | Meeting Date | 04-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932699195 - 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 | APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 637071OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 05-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932695058 - 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 | BEN A. GUILL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ROGER L. JARVIS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | ERIC L. MATTSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 370442105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GM | Meeting Date | 05-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932703944 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | P.N. BARNEVIK | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | E.B. BOWLES | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | J.H. BRYAN | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | A.M. CODINA | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | E.B. DAVIS, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | G.M.C. FISHER | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | K. KATEN | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | K. KRESA | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | E.J. KULLMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | P.A. LASKAWY | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | K.V. MARINELLO | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | E. PFEIFFER | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | G.R. WAGONER, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE FOR YEAR 2007 | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | 2007 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
06 | LIMIT ON DIRECTORSHIPS OF GM BOARD MEMBERS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
07 | GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
08 | CUMULATIVE VOTING | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
09 | STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF A "POISON PILL" | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
10 | SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
11 | PERFORMANCE-BASED EQUITY COMPENSATION | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
12 | RECOUPING UNEARNED INCENTIVE BONUSES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
13 | OPTIMUM BOARD SIZE | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
14 | SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE | Shareholder | Against | For |
OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 690368105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | OSG | Meeting Date | 05-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932706279 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | MORTEN ARNTZEN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | OUDI RECANATI | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | G. ALLEN ANDREAS III | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ALAN R. BATKIN | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | THOMAS B. COLEMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | CHARLES A. FRIBOURG | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | STANLEY KOMAROFF | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | SOLOMON N. MERKIN | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | JOEL I. PICKET | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | ARIEL RECANATI | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | THOMAS F. ROBARDS | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | JEAN-PAUL VETTIER | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | MICHAEL J. ZIMMERMAN | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For |
THE NEW IRELAND FUND, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 645673104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | IRL | Meeting Date | 05-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932713971 - 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 | DENIS P. KELLEHER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | DAVID DEMPSEY | Withheld | Against |
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. | ||||||||||||||
Security | G6359FOIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 05-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932715026 - 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 | ALEXANDER M. KNASTER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JAMES L. PAYNE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | HANS W. SCHMIDT | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET AUDITORS' REMUNERATION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PERMIT SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY. | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE STANDARD IN THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES. | Shareholder | Against | For |
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 25179M103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DVN | Meeting Date | 06-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932700645 - 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 F. FERGUSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | DAVID M. GAVRIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | JOHN RICHELS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007 | Management | For | For |
TENARIS, S.A. | |||||||||||||
Security | 88031M109 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TS | Meeting Date | 06-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932724380 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
A1 | CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD'S AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORTS. APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A2 | CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTS ON THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS. APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2006. | 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 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A6 | COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A7 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CAUSE THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALL SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
A8 | APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR FEES. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
E1 | THE RENEWAL OF THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL TO ISSUE SHARES FROM TIME TO TIME WITHIN THE LIMITS. THE WAIVER OF ANY PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW AND THE AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD TO SUPPRESS ANY PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS. | Management | For | For |
GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | G3930EOIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932705912 - 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 | EDWARD R. MULLER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOHN L. WHITMIRE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORAT | ||||||||||||||
Security | 45866A105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | IDCC | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932710165 - 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 S. ROATH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ROBERT W. SHANER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF INTERDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
SANGAMO BIOSCIENCES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 800677106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SGMO | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932710278 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | EDWARD O. LANPHIER, II | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | WILLIAM G. GERBER, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | JOHN W. LARSON | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MARGARET A. LIU, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | STEVEN J. MENTO, PH.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | H. WARD WOLFF | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | MICHAEL C. WOOD | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 192446102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CTSH | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932712210 - 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 | LAKSHMI NARAYANAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JOHN E. KLEIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED 1999 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. | Management | For | For |
AMEDISYS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 023436108 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AMED | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | �� | Agenda | 932713654 - 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 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 30,000,000 SHARES TO 60,000,00 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN FROM 1,333,333 SHARES TO 2,500,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For |
NYSE EURONEXT | ||||||||||||||
Security | 629491101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NYX | Meeting Date | 07-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932715800 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | ELLYN L. BROWN | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | MARSHALL N. CARTER | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | SIR GEORGE COX | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ANDRE DIRCKX | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | WILLIAM E. FORD | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | SYLVAIN HEFES | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | DOMINIQUE HOENN | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | PATRICK HOUEL | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | JAMES S. MCDONALD | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | DUNCAN MCFARLAND | For | For | |||||||||||
13 | JAMES J. MCNULTY | For | For | |||||||||||
14 | BARON JEAN PETERBROECK | For | For | |||||||||||
15 | ALICE M. RIVLIN | For | For | |||||||||||
16 | RICARDO SALGADO | For | For | |||||||||||
17 | ROBERT B. SHAPIRO | For | For | |||||||||||
18 | RIJNHARD VAN TETS | For | For | |||||||||||
19 | JOHN A. THAIN | For | For | |||||||||||
20 | JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE | For | For | |||||||||||
21 | KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN | For | For | |||||||||||
22 | SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
NOVASTAR FINANCIAL, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 669947400 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NFI | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932669685 - 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 | W. LANCE ANDERSON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | GREGORY T. BARMORE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
GARMIN LTD. | ||||||||||||||
Security | G37260109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GRMN | Meeting Date | 08-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932701863 - 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 | GENE M. BETTS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | THOMAS A. MCDONNELL | Withheld | Against |
PENGROWTH ENERGY TRUST | |||||||||||||
Security | 706902509 | Meeting Type | Annual and Special Meeting | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PGH | Meeting Date | 11-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932721269 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPOINTING KPMG LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITOR OF THE TRUST AT A REMUNERATION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PENGROWTH CORPORATION; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION ELECTING AS DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION THE NOMINEES SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR OF THE TRUST DATED MAY 1, 2007; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO PENGROWTH'S SECURITY-BASED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND THE RATIFICATION OF PRIOR GRANTS OF DEFERRED ENTITLEMENT UNITS; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | THE EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST INDENTURE OF THE TRUST (THE "TRUST INDENTURE") TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN SETTING THE RECORD DATE FOR DISTRIBUTIONS TO BE PAID TO UNITHOLDERS; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | THE EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST INDENTURE TO PERMIT THE USE OF DIRECT REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | THE EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE UNANIMOUS SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT OF THE CORPORATION TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | THE EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE ROYALTY INDENTURE OF THE CORPORATION TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE ALBERTA ROYALTY CREDIT; | Management | For | For | |||||||||
08 | THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION TO RE-APPOINT COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA AS THE TRUSTEE OF THE TRUST. | Management | For | For |
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 210795308 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CAL | Meeting Date | 12-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932701786 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | THOMAS J. BARRACK, JR. | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | KIRBYJON H. CALDWELL | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | LAWRENCE W. KELLNER | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | HENRY L. MEYER III | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | OSCAR MUNOZ | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | GEORGE G.C. PARKER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | JEFFERY A. SMISEK | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | RONALD B. WOODARD | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | CHARLES A. YAMARONE | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATED TO POLITICAL ACTIVITIES | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
04 | STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATED TO PERFORMANCE- BASED EQUITY COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR OFFICERS | Shareholder | Against | For | ||||||||||
05 | PLEASE MARK "FOR" IF STOCK OWNED BENEFICIALLY BY YOU IS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT U.S. CITIZENS (AS DEFINED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT) | Management | Against |
WELLCARE HEALTH PLANS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 94946T106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | WCG | Meeting Date | 12-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932703615 - 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 | ALIF HOURANI | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | NEAL MOSZKOWSKI | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. | Management | For | For |
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 02553E106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | AEO | Meeting Date | 12-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932704364 - 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 | JON P. DIAMOND | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | ALAN T. KANE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | CARY D. MCMILLAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
4 | JAMES V. O'DONNELL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | AMEND THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 250 MILLION TO 750 MILLION. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2008. | Management | For | For |
THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 587118100 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | MW | Meeting Date | 13-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932720318 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | GEORGE ZIMMER | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | DAVID H. EDWAB | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | RINALDO S. BRUTOCO | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | MICHAEL L. RAY, PH.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | SHELDON I. STEIN | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D. | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | WILLIAM B. SECHREST | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | LARRY R. KATZEN | For | For |
INVESTOOLS INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 46145P103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | SWIM | Meeting Date | 13-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932726649 - 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 H. GOLDSMITH | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | F. WARREN MCFARLAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
EBAY INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 278642103 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | EBAY | Meeting Date | 14-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932713844 - 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 | PHILIPPE BOURGUIGNON | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | THOMAS J. TIERNEY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MARGARET C. WHITMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 1999 GLOBAL EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO FURTHER SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PURCHASE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | 17133Q205 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CHT | Meeting Date | 15-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932723299 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
3A | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORT FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
3B | THE SUPERVISORS' AUDIT REPORT ON THE COMPANY FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
3C | THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RULES OF ORDER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
4A | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
4B | THE COMPANY'S DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5A | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5B | PROPOSED CONVERSION OF THE CAPITAL SURPLUS INTO CAPITAL INCREASE OF THE COMPANY AND ISSUANCE OF NEW SHARES. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5C | PROPOSED CAPITAL DECREASE IN CASH OF THE COMPANY. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5D | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PROCESS FOR ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS. | Management | |||||||||||
5E | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PROCEDURES FOR ENDORSEMENTS AND GUARANTEES. | Management | |||||||||||
5F | FORMULATION OF THE COMPANY'S PROCEDURES FOR LENDING OF CAPITAL TO OTHERS. | Management | |||||||||||
5G | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S REGULATIONS OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS. | Management | |||||||||||
06 | ELECTION OF THE COMPANY'S 5TH TERM DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS. | Management |
CHUNGHWA TELECOM CO., LTD. | |||||||||||||
Security | 17133Q205 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CHT | Meeting Date | 15-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932723299 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
3A | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORT FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
3B | THE SUPERVISORS' AUDIT REPORT ON THE COMPANY FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
3C | THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RULES OF ORDER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
4A | THE COMPANY'S OPERATION REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
4B | THE COMPANY'S DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS FOR 2006. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5A | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5B | PROPOSED CONVERSION OF THE CAPITAL SURPLUS INTO CAPITAL INCREASE OF THE COMPANY AND ISSUANCE OF NEW SHARES. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5C | PROPOSED CAPITAL DECREASE IN CASH OF THE COMPANY. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5D | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PROCESS FOR ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS. | Management | For | ||||||||||
5E | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PROCEDURES FOR ENDORSEMENTS AND GUARANTEES. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5F | FORMULATION OF THE COMPANY'S PROCEDURES FOR LENDING OF CAPITAL TO OTHERS. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
5G | AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S REGULATIONS OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS. | Management | Abstain | ||||||||||
06 | ELECTION OF THE COMPANY'S 5TH TERM DIRECTORS AND SUPERVISORS. | Management | Abstain |
GLOBAL SOURCES LTD. | ||||||||||||||
Security | G39300101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | GSOL | Meeting Date | 18-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932723186 - 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 | EDDIE HENG TENG HUA | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | SARAH BENECKE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS THAT COMPRISE THE WHOLE BOARD AT NINE (9) PERSONS, DECLARE ANY VACANCIES ON THE BOARD TO BE CASUAL VACANCIES AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FILL THESE VACANCIES ON THE BOARD AS AND WHEN IT DEEMS FIT. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF BYE-LAW 113 OF THE COMPANY'S BYE-LAWS WITH RESPECT TO THE PLACE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' (OR ITS COMMITTEES') MEETINGS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S BYE- LAWS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE ITS OWN SHARES, TO BE HELD AS TREASURY SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. | Management | For | For |
MORGAN STANLEY ASIA-PACIFIC FUND, IN | ||||||||||||||
Security | 61744U106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | APF | Meeting Date | 19-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932725609 - 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 | JAMES F. HIGGINS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | MANUEL H. JOHNSON | Withheld | Against |
PDL BIOPHARMA, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 69329Y104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | PDLI | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932721928 - 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 | LAURENCE J. KORN, PH.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | SAMUEL BRODER, M.D. | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 2,900,000 SHARES. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 500,000 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, 2007. | Management | For | For |
DOUBLE HULL TANKERS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | Y21110104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DHT | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932726461 - 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 | RANDEE DAY | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKER SHIPPING LIMI | ||||||||||||||
Security | G65773106 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NAT | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932728009 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | HERBJORN HANSSON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | TORBJORN GLADSO | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | SIR DAVID GIBBONS | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | ANDREAS OVE UGLAND | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | ANDREW W. MARCH | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | PAUL J. HOPKINS | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | RICHARD VIETOR | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE AS AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
ENDESA, S.A. | |||||||||||||
Security | 29258N107 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | ELE | Meeting Date | 20-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932739658 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE COMPANY AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | APPROVAL TO APPLY FISCAL YEAR EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE AUDITOR FOR THE COMPANY AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO BE ABLE TO ACQUIRE TREASURY STOCK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 75. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
05 | APPROVAL TO SET AT TEN (10) THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 37 OF THE CORPORATE BY-LAW. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
06 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMPANY DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
07 | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMPANY DIRECTOR. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
08 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING. | Management | For | For |
NVIDIA CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | 67066G104 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | NVDA | Meeting Date | 21-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932714822 - 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 C. GAITHER | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | JEN-HSUN HUANG | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | A. BROOKE SEAWELL | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE THE NVIDIA CORPORATION 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 27, 2008. | Management | For | For |
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA S.A. | |||||||||||||
Security | 05946K101 | Meeting Type | Special | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BBV | Meeting Date | 21-Jun-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932736070 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | INCREASE THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. CAPITAL BY A NOMINAL SUM OF EURO 96,040,000.-, IN AN ISSUE OF 196,000,000 NEW ORDINARY SHARES, EXCLUDING PRE-EMPTIVE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, IN ORDER TO FUND THE ACQUISITION OF 100% OF THE SHARES REPRESENTING THE CAPITAL OF THE US COMPANY, COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC., ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT. | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | CONFERRAL OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH MAY IN TURN DELEGATE SAID AUTHORITY, TO FORMALISE, CORRECT, INTERPRET AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE EGM. | Management | For | For |
EATON VANCE TAX-ADVANTAGED DIV INCOM | ||||||||||||||
Security | 27828G107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | EVT | Meeting Date | 22-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932702485 - 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 | ALLEN R. FREEDMAN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | LYNN A. STOUT | Withheld | Against |
THE KROGER CO. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 501044101 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | KR | Meeting Date | 28-Jun-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932724556 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | REUBEN V. ANDERSON | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | JOHN L. CLENDENIN | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | DAVID B. DILLON | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | DAVID B. LEWIS | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | DON W. MCGEORGE | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | W. RODNEY MCMULLEN | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | JORGE P. MONTOYA | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | CLYDE R. MOORE | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | SUSAN M. PHILLIPS | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | STEVEN R. ROGEL | For | For | |||||||||||
11 | JAMES A. RUNDE | For | For | |||||||||||
12 | RONALD L. SARGENT | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | APPROVAL OF KROGER CASH BONUS PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS; MEETINGS OUTSIDE OF CINCINNATI. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | APPROVAL OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AS AUDITORS. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
05 | APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, TO RECOMMEND THE PREPARATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT. | Shareholder | Against | For |
TIDEWATER INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 886423102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | TDW | Meeting Date | 12-Jul-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932742047 - 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 T. DUMOULIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | J. WAYNE LEONARD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | DEAN E. TAYLOR | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
TIDEWATER INC. | ||||||||||||||
Security | 886423OIH | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | Meeting Date | 12-Jul-2007 | ||||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932742047 - 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 T. DUMOULIN | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | J. WAYNE LEONARD | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
3 | DEAN E. TAYLOR | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. | Management | For | For |
BT GROUP PLC | |||||||||||||
Security | 05577E101 | Meeting Type | Annual | ||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | BT | Meeting Date | 19-Jul-2007 | ||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932742679 - Management | |||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | |||||||||
01 | REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
02 | REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For | |||||||||
03 | FINAL DIVIDEND | Management | For | For | |||||||||
04 | RE-ELECT SIR CHRISTOPHER BLAND | 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. | |||||||||||||
05 | RE-ELECT ANDY GREEN | 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. | |||||||||||||
06 | RE-ELECT IAN LIVINGSTON | 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 | RE-ELECT JOHN NELSON | 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. | |||||||||||||
08 | ELECT DEBORAH LATHEN | 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. | |||||||||||||
09 | ELECT FRANCOIS BARRAULT | 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. | |||||||||||||
10 | REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
11 | REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS | Management | For | For | |||||||||
12 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES | Management | For | For | |||||||||
13 | AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES FOR CASH SPECIAL RESOLUTION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
14 | AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES SPECIAL RESOLUTION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
15 | AUTHORISE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL RESOLUTION | Management | For | For | |||||||||
16 | AUTHORITY FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS | Management | For | For |
DANAOS CORPORATION | ||||||||||||||
Security | Y1968P105 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DAC | Meeting Date | 23-Jul-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932744320 - 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 | D.J ANDRITSOYIANNIS | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | MIKLOS KONKOLY-THEGE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
02 | RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS S.A. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. | Management | For | For |
CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC | ||||||||||||||
Security | 185896107 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | CLF | Meeting Date | 27-Jul-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932745714 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
01 | DIRECTOR | Management | ||||||||||||
1 | R.C. CAMBRE | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | J.A. CARRABBA | For | For | |||||||||||
3 | S.M. CUNNINGHAM | For | For | |||||||||||
4 | B.J. ELDRIDGE | For | For | |||||||||||
5 | S.M. GREEN | For | For | |||||||||||
6 | J.D. IRELAND III | For | For | |||||||||||
7 | F.R. MCALLISTER | For | For | |||||||||||
8 | R. PHILLIPS | For | For | |||||||||||
9 | R.K. RIEDERER | For | For | |||||||||||
10 | A. SCHWARTZ | For | For | |||||||||||
02 | ADOPTION OF THE 2007 INCENTIVE EQUITY PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
03 | ADOPTION OF A NEW EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN. | Management | For | For | ||||||||||
04 | RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. | Management | For | For |
VAN KAMPEN SENIOR INCOME TRUST | ||||||||||||||
Security | 920961109 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | VVR | Meeting Date | 01-Aug-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932724291 - 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 | R. CRAIG KENNEDY | For | For | |||||||||||
2 | JACK E. NELSON | For | For |
JOHN HANCOCK PATRIOT SELECT DIVIDEND | ||||||||||||||
Security | 41013U102 | Meeting Type | Annual | |||||||||||
Ticker Symbol | DIV | Meeting Date | 09-Aug-2007 | |||||||||||
ISIN | Agenda | 932644594 - Management | ||||||||||||
Item | Proposal | Type | Vote | For/Against Management | ||||||||||
02 | TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION BETWEEN THE FUND AND JOHN HANCOCK PATRIOT PREMIUM DIVIDEND FUND II, THE TERMINATION OF THE FUND'S REGISTRATION UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED, AND THE DISSOLUTION OF THE FUND UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW. | 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 | JAMES R. BOYLE | Withheld | Against | |||||||||||
2 | STEVEN R. PRUCHANSKY | Withheld | Against |
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, Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 2, 2007