EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN CHARTER: Variable Insurance Products Fund
ERIC D. ROITER, SECRETARY, 82 DEVONSHIRE STREET, BOSTON, MA 02109
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE)
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, THERE UNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
Note: The Security ID will be the CUSIP (Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures) when available. When CUSIP is not available, an alternate identifier, e.g., CINS, will be provided.
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ISSUER NAME: 3I GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 07/06/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4708P104
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 MAR 2005 AND THE DIRECTORS REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 MAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 9.3P PER SHARE, PAYABLE TO THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON THE REGISTER OF THE MEMBERS AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 17 JUN 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. S.P. BALL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT DR. P. MIHATSCH AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT SIR. ROBERT SMITH AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT MR. F.G. STEINGRABER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT MR. O.H.J. STOCKEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE THAT THE LIMIT ON THE AGGREGATE OF ALL FEES PAID TO THE DIRECTORS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 97 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION EXCLUDING THE AMOUNTS PAYABLE UNDER ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THE ARTICLES BE INCREASED FORM GBP 600,000 TO GBP 800,000 PER ANNUM | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 347C OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE 1985 ACT , TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 12,000 IN TOTAL AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 12,000 IN TOTAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2006 OR 05 OCT 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 347C OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE 1985 ACT , 3I PLC, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 12,000 IN TOTAL AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURES NOT EXCEEDING GBP 12,000 IN TOTAL, AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2006 OR 05 OCT 2006 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: AAREAL BANK AG, WIESBADEN
MEETING DATE: 05/23/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D00379111
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 20,848.74 AS FOLLOWS: EUR 20,848.74 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE OTHER REVENUE RESERVES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL YEAR: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, FRANKFURT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RESOLUTION ON THE REVOCATION OF THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, THE CREATIONOF A NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION; THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2005, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 58,300,000 SHALL BE REVOKED IN RESPECT OF THE UNUSED PORTION OF EUR 46,639,504;THE BOARD OF MDS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON REVOCATION OF THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE BONDS AND THECORRESPONDING CONTINGENT CAPITAL, THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONV. AND/OR WARRANT BONDS, THE CREATION OF CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE BOARD OF MDS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO ISSUE BEARER OR REGISTERED BONDS OF UP TO EUR 600,000,000, CONFERRING CONV. AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS FOR NEW SHARES OF THE COMPANY, ON OR BEFORE MAY 22, 2... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR TRADING PURPOSES THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE AND SELL OWN SHARES, AT PRICES NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 22, 2007; THE TRADING PORTFOLIO OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED FOR SUCH PURPOSE SHALL NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL AT THE END OF EACH DAY. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR OTHER PURPOSES THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT PRICES NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, ON OR BEFORE 22 NOV 2007; THE BOARD OF MDS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR AN OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS IF THE SHARES ARE SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR MARKET PRICE, TO USE THE SHARES FOR ACQUISI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVAL OF THE SPIN-OFF AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY’S WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY REAL SECHSUNDZWANZIGSTE VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH, PURSUANT TO SECTION 123(3)1 OF THE LAW REGULATING TRANSFORMATION OF COMPANIES THE COMPANY SHALL TRANSFER A LOANS PORTFOLIO TOGETHER WITH DIVISION-RELATED ASSETS TO REAL SECHSUNDZWANZIGSTE VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH, AS PER 01 JAN 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENTS WITH THE COMPANY’S WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES AAREAL VALUATION GMBH, REAL NEUNZEHNTE VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH, AAREAL IT BETEILIGUNGEN GMBH, AND REAL SECHSUNDZWANZIGSTE VERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM 01 JAN 2006 UNTIL AT LEAST 31 DEC 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS OF THE 2006 FINANCIAL YEAR, EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD SHALL RECEIVE A FIXED ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 20,000, THE CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE TWICE, THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN ONE AND A HALF TIMES, THIS AMOUNT; EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 10,000, THE CHAIRMAN OF SUCH A COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIV... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | ELECT MR. CHRISTIAN GRAF VON BASSEWITZ AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | ELECT MR. MANFRED BEHRENS AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | ELECT MR. ERWIN FLIEGER AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | ELECT MR. JOACHIM NEUPEL AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | ELECT DR. CLAUS NOLTING AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | ELECT W. REICH AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | ELECT PROFESSOR DR. STEPHAN SCHUELLER AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | ELECT WOLF R. THIEL AS MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN RESPECT OF THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE OBJECT OF THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES. OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY AND THE MODERNISATION OF THE RIGHT TO SET ASIDE RESOLUTIONS (UMAG) AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 14(1), REGARDING THE SHAREHOLDERS. MEETING BEING HELD AT THE COMPANY S DOMICILE, WITHIN A DISTANCE OF 50 KM, OR AT THE SEAT OF A GERMAN STOCK EXCHANGE SECTION 15(1), REGARDING SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS BEING CONVENED AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE MEETING SECTIONS 15(2) . (4), ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: ACCOR SA, COURCOURONNES
MEETING DATE: 01/09/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F00189120
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RATIFY THE CO-OPTATION OF MR. SERGE WEINBERG AS A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER, APPROVE TO REPLACE MR. MAURICE SIMOND, FOR THE REMAINDER OF MR. MAURICE SIMOND S TERM OF OFFICE, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE IN 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 2 | APPROVE THAT THE COMPANY SHALL BE RULED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPLACING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. THOMAS J. BARRACK FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. SEBASTIEN BAZIN FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MRS. ISABELLE BOUILLOT FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. PHILIPPE CAMUS FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. ALDO CARDOSO FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. PHILIPEE CITERNE FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. ETIENNE DAVIGNON FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. GABRIELE GALATERI DIGENOLA FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, SIR RODERIC LYNE FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. DOMINIQUE MARCEL FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. FRANCIS MAYERFOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. GILLES PELISSON FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. BAUDOIN PROT FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. FRANCK RIBOUD FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. JEROME SEYDOUX FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. THEO WAIGEL FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, MR. SERGE WEINBERG FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 590,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO PURCHASE OR SELL THE COMPANY SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 62.00, MINIMUM SALE PRICE: EUR 30.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 19,000,00 SHARES, TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 1,178,000,000.00; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR AN 18 MONTHS PERIOD; IT SUPERSEDES THE ONE GRANTED BY THE MIX MEETING OF 03 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 12 ; AUTHORIZE THE B... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR AN 18-MONTH PERIOD; IT SUPERSEDES THE ONE GRANTED BY THE MIX MEETING OF 03 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 15 ; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO INCREASE ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, THE SHARE CAPITAL TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 200,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR A COMPANY IN WHICH IT HOLDS OVER HALF OF THE CAPITAL; THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 2,000,000,000.00; AUTHORITY IS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO INCREASE, BY WAY OF A PUBLIC OFFERING ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, THE SHARE CAPITAL TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 100,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR A COMPANY IN WHICH IT HOLDS OVER HALF OF THE CAPITAL; THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 1... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZE, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, BY WAY OF ISSUING SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL, IN CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD; IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE MIX MEETING OF 03 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 19 ; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, 23 AND-OR 24, TO INCREASE, WITH IN LIMITS OF THE OVERALL CEILING FIXED BY THE 28TH RESOLUTION, THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE, FOR EACH OF THE ISSUES WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS, AT THE SAME PRICE AS THE INITIAL ISSUE, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD AND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 15 PER CENT OF THE INITIAL ISSUE; AUTHORITY IS GIVE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 200,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS PROVIDED THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND UNDER THE BY-LAWS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR BY A COMBINATION OF THESE METHODS; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD; IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZAT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | APPROVE THE NOMINAL AMOUNT PERTAINING TO THE CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE USE OF THE DELEGATIONS GIVEN BY RESOLUTIONS 23, 24, 25, 26 AND 27 SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 300,000,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO PROCEED, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES AND-OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVING; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD; IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE MIX MEETING OF 03 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 19 ; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 30 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO PROCEED IN 1 OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO SOME EMPLOYEES AND-OR SOME CORPORATE OFFICERS, OPTIONS GIVING WITH THE RIGHT EITHER TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, ITS BEING PROVIDED BY THE THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHALL EXCEED 2.50% OF THE COMPANY SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORIT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 31 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2, TO GRANT FOR FREE ON 1OR MORE OCCASIONS, EXISTING OR FUTURE SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF SOME EMPLOYEES AND-OR SOME CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES; THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 0.50% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 38-MONTH PERIOD ; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 32 | GRANT ALL POWER TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 33 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. ... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 34 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO REVISED NUMBERING OF RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: ADVA AG OPTICAL NETWORKING, PLANEGG-MARTINSRIED
MEETING DATE: 06/13/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D0190E105
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RESOLUTION ON THE REMUNERATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, EACHMEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD SHALL RECEIVE A VARIABLE REMUNERATION OF UP TO EUR 50,000, THE CHAIRMAN AND THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE ONE AND A HALF TIMES THIS AMOUNT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINT THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL YEAR: ERNST + YOUNG AG, MUNICH | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RESOLUTION ON THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 16,970,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF NEW BEARER NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 13 JUN 2011; SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR A CAPITAL INCREASE OF UP TO EUR 3,690,000 AGAINST PAYMENT IN C... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON THE REVOCATION OF THE CONTINGENT CAPITAL AS PER SECTION 4(5)E, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | EXPANSION OF THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PROGRAM, THE CREATION OF FURTHER CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION THE AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT UP TO 2,204,452 STOCK OPTIONS SHALL BE INCREASED BY 975,548 TO 3,180,000 STOCK OPTIONS, AND THE CORRESPONDING CONTINGENT CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED ACCORDINGLY TO EUR 3,180,000 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RESOLUTION ON THE PROLONGATION OF THE EMPLOYEE WARRANT BONDS 2005 UNTIL 31 DEC 2007 AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE UP TO 3,690,000 OWN SHARES, AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 10 % FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 20 % IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER, ON OR BEFORE 31 NOV 2007 THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE SHARES FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES OR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF VARIOUS STOCK OPTION PLANS, TO USE THE SHARES AS EM... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: ALFA LAVAL AB
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: W04008152
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO VOTE ABSTAIN FOR THE RESOLUTIONS OFTHIS MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | OPENING OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPOINT ATTORNEY BERTIL VILLARD AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE VOTING LIST | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE AGENDA FOR THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT ONE OR TWO PERSONS TO VERIFY THE MINUTES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY CONVENED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE THE STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE THE REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE BOARD AND THE BOARD S COMMITTEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE AUDITORS REPORT AND THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | ADOPT THE INCOME STATEMENT AND THE BALANCE SHEET, THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE A DIVIDEND FOR 2005 OF SEK 5.10 PER SHARE; 03 MAY 2006 AS THE RECORD DATE TO RECEIVE THE DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | GRANT DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE THE REPORT ON THE WORK OF THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT 8 ANDNO DEPUTIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS SEK 2,825,000 TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE AGM WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY AS FOLLOWS: CHAIRMAN SEK 725,000; OTHER MEMBERS SEK 300,000; SUPPLEMENT FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SEK 100,000; SUPPLEMENT FOR THE MEMBERS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE SEK 50,000; SUPPLEMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE SEK 50,000; REMUNERATION TO THE AUDITORS IS PROPOSED TO FOLLOW EXISTING CONTRACTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | RE-ELECT MESSRS. GUNILLA BERG, BJORN HAGGLUND, ANDERS NARVINGER, FINN RAUSING, JORN RAUSING, LARS RENSTROM AND WALDEMAR SCHMIDT AS THE BOARD MEMBERS; LENA OLVING HAS DECLINED RE-ELECTION; ELECT MR. ULLA LITZEN AND APPOINT MR. ANDERS NARVINGAR AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AMEND THE ARTICLES 5, 6, 8, 10 AND 11 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO CONFIRM WITH THE NEW COMPANIES ACT THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE ON 01 JAN 2006 AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | ADOPT THE FOLLOWING PRINCIPLES FOR REMUNERATION AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTFOR THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT: 1) SCOPE: COMPANY MANAGEMENT MEANS THE PRESIDENT AND AND MEMBERS OF THE GROUP MANAGEMENT; THESE PRINCIPLES APPLY TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL RESIDING IN SWEDEN CONCLUDED AFTER THESE PRINCIPLES ARE ADOPTED BY THE MEETING, AND FOR CHANGES TO CURRENTLY EXISTING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR SUCH INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE MADE THEREAFTER; MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL RESIDING OUTSIDE OF SWEDEN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPROVE THAT THERE SHALL BE A NOMINATION COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND PRESENT PROPOSALS FOR SHAREHOLDERS AT THE AGM REGARDING THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGM, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE BOARD MEMBERS AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE AUDITORS AS WELT AS THE BOARD AND AUDITOR FEES; THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE COMPRISE A MAXIMUM OF 5 MEMBERS, WHICH SHALL BE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 5 LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS AT THE CLOSE OF THE 3RD QUARTER; THE MAJORITY OF THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE THE BO... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | OTHER ISSUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SWEDISH COMPANIES ACT OR THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | CLOSING OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: ALLIANZ AG, MUENCHEN
MEETING DATE: 02/08/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D03080112
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVE THE MERGER PLAN OF 16 DEC 2005, BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SOCIETA PER AZIONI RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SOCIETA PER AZIONI WILL BE MERGED INTO THE COMPANY BY WAY OF MERGER BY ACQUISITION WITHOUT LIQUIDATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 17(2A) OF COUNCIL REGULATION EC NO. 2157/2001 OF 08 OCT 2001; BEFORE THE MERGER CAN BECOME EFFECTIVE, RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SOCIETA PER AZIONI IS OBLIGED TO TRANSFER ITS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TO ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY RA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 2 | APPROVE THE CAPITAL INCREASE IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER AS PER ITEM 1; THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED BY UP TO EUR 64,315,543.04 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 25,123,259 NEW REGISTERED NO-PAR SHARES TO THE OUTSIDE SHAREHOLDERS OF RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SOCIETA PER AZIONI; GRANT 3 SHARES OF THE COMPANY IN EXCHANGE FOR EVERY 19 ORDINARY/PREFERRED SHARES OF RIUNIONE ADRIATICA DI SICURTA SOCIETA PER AZIONI | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE THE CREATION OF AN AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006/I, REVOCATION OF THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2004/I, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 450,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF NEW REGISTERED NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH AND/OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 07 FEB 2011; APPROVE THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR A CAPITAL IN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006/II, REVOCATION OF THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2004/II, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL UP TO EUR 15,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF NEW REGISTERED NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH, ON OR BEFORE 07 FEB 2011; APPROVE THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAY BE EXCLUDED FOR THE ISSUE OF EMPLOYEE SHARES,... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE AND/OR WARRANT BONDS, THE CREATION OF CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING; AMEND THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZE THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 05 MAY 2004, TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE AND/OR WARRANT BONDS SHALL BE REVOKED AND THE CORRESPONDING CONTINGENT CAPITAL 2004 REDUCED TO EUR 5,632,000; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO ISSUE BEARER OR REGISTERED BONDS OF UP TO EUR 10,000,000,000, CONFERRING CONVERTIBLE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE: TO RENEW THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR PURPOSES OF SECURITIES TRADING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN WHICH THE COMPANY HOLDS A MAJORITY INTEREST SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE AND SELL SHARES OF THE COMPANY, AT PRICES NOT DEVIATING MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, ON OR BEFORE 07 AUG 2007; THE TRADING PORTFOLIO OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED FOR SUCH PURPOSE SHALL NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL AT THE END OF ANY DAY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN SECURITIES TRADING THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE AT A PRICE NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 15% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, OR BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER AT A PRICE NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 20% FROM THE MARKET PRICE, ON OR BEFORE 07 AUG 2007; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE ST... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: ALLIED IRISH BANKS PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G02072117
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DIRECTORS HAVE RECEIVED NOTICES FROM THE SHARHOLDER FROMWHOM THE NOTICE AT ITEM 10 ABOVE HAS BEEN RECEIVED OF HIS INTENTION TO PROPOSE RESOLUTIONS FOR THE REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF TWELVE DIRECTORS. IN LINE WITH PREVIOUS PRACTICE, RESOLUTIONS TO REMOVE DIRECTORS ALREADY RE-APPOINTED AT THE MEETING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED BECAUSE TO DO SO WOULD BE TANTAMOUNT TO ASKING SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE WTICE ON THE SAME RESOLUTION. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS ITEM, PLEA... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.423 PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. ADRIAN BURKE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. KIERAN CROWLEY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. COLM DOHERTY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. PADRAIC M. FALLON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. DERMOT GLEESON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. DON GODSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN B. MCGUCKIAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN O DONNELL AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT MR. JIM O LEARY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-ELECT MR. EUGENE J. SHEEHY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 14 | RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 15 | RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT G. WILMERS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 16 | RE-ELECT MS. JENNIFER WINTER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 17 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE BASIC FEE PAYABLE TO THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FROMEUR 35,000 PER ANNUM TO EUR 36,500 PER ANNUM EACH | Management | For | For |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION FOR THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY SUBSIDIARY SECTION 155 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1963 TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1990 ( THE ACT ) OF ORDINARY SHARES OF EUR 0.32 EACH OF THE COMPANY SHARE OR SHARES ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE DIRECTORS, OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THE DIRECTORS OF SUCH SUBSIDIARY, MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1990: A) THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES SO AUTHORIZED TO BE ACQUIR... | Management | For | For |
| 20 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION NO. 6 AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 209 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1990 THE 1990 ACT , THAT THE PRICE RANGE WITHIN WHICH ANY TREASURY SHARES FOR THE TIME BEING HELD BY THE COMPANY MAY BE RE-ISSUED OFF-MARKET BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 53 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORITY SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM 27 APR 2006 AND SHALL EXPIRE AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE EARLIER OF THE NEXT AGM OR 25 OCT 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 21 | APPROVE THAT THE POWER CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY PARAGRAPH (B) (II) OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION BE RENEWED FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF THE AGM IN 2007 OR, IF EARLIER, 25TH JUL 2007, AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 23 AMOUNT AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH (D)(IV) OF THE SAID ARTICLE BE EUR 14.69 MILLION | Management | For | For |
| 22 | APPROVE THE PAYMENT IN THE SUM OF EUR 579,000 TO MR. GARY KENNEDY IN COMPENSATION FOR LOSS OF OFFICE AS THE GROUP DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY | Management | For | Abstain |
| 23 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: APPROVE TO REMOVE KPMG AS THE AUDITORS | Shareholder | Against | Against |
| 24 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: APPOINT MR. NIALL MURPHY AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Shareholder | Against | Against |
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ISSUER NAME: ALSTOM, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 06/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F0259M475
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS.BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME RE... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE REPORT OF THE AUDITORS AND THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 MAR 2006 AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS PRESENTED AND THE CHARGES THAT WERE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE ARTICLE 39-4 OF THE FRENCH TAX CODE , AS PRESENTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 MAR 2006, APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVE THE EARNINGS OF EUR 6,397,943,319.34 FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: RESULT FOR THE FY: EUR 6,397,943,319.34 PRIOR RETAINED EARNINGS AFTER THE CHANGE IN THE ACCOUNTING METHODS ALLOCATED TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS, FOR AN AMOUNT OF EUR (-)184,408.00): EUR -31,769,576.70, LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 193,439,086.40, GENERAL RESERVE: EUR 5,500,000,000.00, RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 672,734,656.24 NO DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID; IN ACCORDANCE WI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, THE SAID REPORT, IN WHICH IT IS MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE NO SUCH AGREEMENTS DURING THE LAST FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. GEORGES CHODRON DE COURCEL AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JAMES B. CRONIN AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE DEFINITIVE COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE BY THE COMPANY BOUYGUES OF 29,051,244 COMPANY S SHARES, MR. OLIVIER BOUYGUES AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE DEFINITIVE COMPLETION OF THE PURCHASE BY THE COMPANY BOUYGUES OF 29,051,244 COMPANY S SHARES, MR. OLIVIER POUPART-LAFARGE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE COMPANY S SHARES, SUBJECT TO THECONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 90.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 13,817,077 SHARES, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 1,243,536,930.00; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN UNTIL THE GENERAL MEETING, WHICH WILL DELIBERATE UPON THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FY STARTED 01 APR 2006; APPROVE TO CANCEL AND REPLACE THE ONE GRANTED BY THE SHAREH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: ANGLO AMERN PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G03764100
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE GROUP AND THE REPORTSOF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 95 US CENTS INCLUDING A SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF 33 US CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. PETER WOICKE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. MAMPHELA RAMPHELE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID CHALLEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. FRED PHASWANA AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT SIR MARK MOODY-STUART AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 9.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF USD 248,750,000 497.5 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE POWER, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION 11,TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES WHOLLY FOR CASH CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 9.3 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF USD 37,250,000 74.5 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF 149 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF USD 0.50 AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS, ON WHICH SUCH ORDINARY SHARE IS CONTRACTED TO BE PURCHASED AND THE AMOUNT S... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AMEND ARTICLE 70 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION BY INCREASING THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM 16 TO 18 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: ASTRAZENECA PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G0593M107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE COMPANY S ACCOUNTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE TO CONFIRM THE 1ST INTERIM DIVIDEND OF USD 0.38 21.9 PENCE, SEK 2.99 PER ORDINARY SHARE AND TO CONFIRM AS THE FINAL DIVIDEND FOR 2005 THE 2ND INTERIM DIVIDEND OF USD 0.92 51.8 PENCE SEK 7.02 PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, LONDON AS THE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. LOUIS SCHWEITZER AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. HAKAN MOGREN KBE AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID R. BRENNAN AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. JONATHON SYMONDS AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN PATTERSON FRCP AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT SIR. PETER BONFIELD CBE, FRENG AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT MS. JANE HENNEY AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-ELECT MS. MICHELE HOOPER AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 14 | RE-ELECT MR. JOE JIMENEZ AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 15 | RE-ELECT MS. ERNA MOLLER AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 16 | RE-ELECT MR. MARCUS WALLENBERG AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 17 | RE-ELECT DAME NANCY ROTHWELL FRS AS A DIRECTOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 65 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 18 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND ANY COMPANY WHICH IS OR BECOMES A SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY DURING THE PERIOD TO WHICH THIS RESOLUTION RELATES TO, FOR THE PURPOSES OF PART XA OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE DURING THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE THE OF THE COMPANY S AGM IN 2006 PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE MADE BY THE COMPANY TOGETHER WITH THOSE MADE BY ANY SUBSIDIARY COMPANY WHILE IT IS A SUBSIDIARY OF THE ... | Management | For | For |
| 20 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY AND POWER TO ALLOT NEW SHARES CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 7.1 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF USD 131,364,668 SECTION 80 ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 OR ON 30 JUN 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 21 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE POWER CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 7.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF USD 19,704,700 SECTION 89 ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 OR ON 30 JUN 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THAT ACT OF A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED IS 10% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL OF USD 0.25 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF USD 0.25 AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF MIDDLE MARKET VALUES OF THE COMPANY S ORDINARY SHARES AS DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY E... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: ATLAS COPCO AB
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: W10020118
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | OPENING OF THE MEETING AND ELECT MR. SUNE CARLSSON AS THE CHAIRMAN TO PRESIDEAT THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE VOTING LIST | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE AGENDA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ELECT 1 OR 2 PERSONS TO APPROVE THE MINUTES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY CONVENED OR NOT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE AUDITOR S REPORT AS WELL AS THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT AND THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITOR S REPORT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE THE PRESIDENT S SPEECH AND QUESTIONS FROM SHAREHOLDERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | RECEIVE THE REPORT ON THE FUNCTIONS OF AND WORK PERFORMED OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE THE PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT AND THE BALANCE SHEET AS WELL AS THE CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | GRANT DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE PRESIDENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE THE DIVIDEND FOR 2005 AS SEK 4.25 PER SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE 03 MAY 2006 AS THE RECORD DAY FOR THE DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | ELECT 8 BOARD MEMBERS AND DEPUTY MEMBERS AT THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | RE-ELECT MESSRS. SUNE CARLSSON AS THE CHAIRMAN AND , JACOB WALLENBERG AS THE VICE-CHAIRMAN AND , GUNNAR BROCK, STAFFAN BOHMAN, THOMAS LEYSEN, ULLA LITZEN AND ANDERS ULLBERG AND MS. GRACE REKSTEN SKAUGEN AS THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE THAT A FIXED FEE OF SEK 3,850,000 BE GRANTED AND ALLOCATED WITH SEK 1,350,000 TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, SEK 500,000 TO THE VICE CHAIRMAN AND SEK 400,000 TO EACH MEMBER NOT EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY AND A COMPENSATION FOR COMMITTEE WORK OF SEK 600,000; THE LATTER AMOUNT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD S DECISION WHEN THE COMMITTEE WORK DURING THE YEAR BECOMES KNOWN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPOINT THE REGISTERED AUDITING FIRM KPMG BOHLINS AB AS THE AUDITORS UNTIL THE END OF THE AGM IN 2010; AND APPROVE THAT THE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR THOMAS THIEL BE SELECTED AS THE MAIN RESPONSIBLE AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPROVE THAT THE COMPENSATION TO THE AUDITOR IS BASED ON INVOICING UNTIL THE AGM 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | RECEIVE THE REPORT ON THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE AND THE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | APPROVE, IN COMPLIANCE WITH REMUNERATION PRINCIPLES OF PREVIOUS YEARS AND IS BASED UPON CONTRACT ALREADY ENTERED INTO BETWEEN ATLAS COPCO AND THE RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEE, THE REMUNERATION TO THE GROUP MANAGEMENT SHALL CONSIST OF BASE SALARY, VARIABLE COMPENSATION, POSSIBLE LONG TERM INCENTIVE PERSONNEL OPTIONS , PENSION PREMIUM AND OTHER BENEFITS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPROVE A PERFORMANCE RELATED PERSONNEL OPTION PROGRAM FOR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELETING ALL REFERENCESTHAT WERE INTRODUCED AT THE AGM 2005 REGARDING SERIES C-SHARES AND REDEMPTION AND IN ORDER TO ALIGN THE ARTICLES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW CORPORATE LAW; AND AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE SUCH MINOR ADJUSTMENTS IN THE DECISIONS UNDER THIS ITEM 17 THAT TURN OUT TO BE REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REGISTRATION AT THE COMPANY REGISTRATION OFFICE BOLAGSVERKET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DECIDE ON THE PURCHASE OF SHARES IN THE COMPANY AT ONEOR MORE OCCASIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: I) PURCHASE CAN MAXIMUM BE MADE OF THE NUMBER OF SERIES A OR SERIES B SHARES OR A COMBINATION THEREOF THAT THE NUMBER OF SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY AFTER EACH PURCHASE DOES NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES IN THE COMPANY; II) THE SHARES CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ON THE STOCKHOLM STOCK EXCHANGE; AND III) THE PURCHASE OF SHARES ON THE STOCKHOLM STOCK EXCHANGE CAN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | CLOSING OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LTD
MEETING DATE: 12/16/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Q09504137
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE CONCISE ANNUAL REPORT, THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 30 SEP 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | ADOPT THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 30 SEP 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT DR. R.S. DEAN AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S CONSTITUTION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. D.M. GONSKI AO AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S CONSTITUTION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. C.B. GOODE AC AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S CONSTITUTION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AMEND THE COMPANY S CONSTITUTION BY MAKING THE AMENDMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE DOCUMENT | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO ENTER INTO THE DIRECTOR S ACCESS, INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY DEED BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND EACH CURRENT AND FUTURE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS THAT WHICH IS SUBMITTED TO THE 2005 AGM AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFICATION, AND TO THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEED TO CURRENT AND FUTURE DIRECTORS; AND AUTHORIZE ANY DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY, THE DIR... | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE, DUE TO THE COMPANY S EXISTING DIRECTORS RETIREMENT SCHEME BEING DISCONTINUED WITH EFFECT ON AND FROM 01 OCT 2005, TO: A) AMEND THE DIRECTORS RETIREMENT SCHEME AS SPECIFIED; B) TO ACQUIRE AN INTEREST IN FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AS SPECIFIED, WHO WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BECOME ENTITLED TO A PAYMENT ON RETIREMENT UNDER THE DIRECTORS RETIREMENT SCHEME | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPROVE THAT THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL AGGREGATE OF REMUNERATION COMPANY S CONSTITUTION THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO BE PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES AS DIRECTORS OUT OF THE FUNDS OF THE COMPANY UNDER RULE 10.2(A) OF THE CONSTITUTION BE INCREASED BY AUD 500,000 AND FIXED AT AUD 3,000,000 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: AXA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 12/16/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F06106102
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE MERGER PROJECT OF FINAXA INTO AXA AS PER THE PRIVATE DEED DATED 29 JUN 2005, UNDER WHICH IT IS STATED THAT FINAXA SHALL CONTRIBUTE THE TOTAL OF ITS ASSETS WITH THE CORRESPONDING TAKING-OVER OF ALL ITS LIABILITIES, APPROVES ALL THE TERMS OF THIS PROJECT AND ALSO: THE TOTAL NET VALUE OF THE ASSETS BROUGHT BY FINAXA OF EUR 4,993,106,908.00; THE CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS WITH AN EXCHANGE RATIO OF 15 AXA SHARES FOR 4 FINAXA SHARES; THE DATE FOR THE TRANSACTION DEFINITIVE COM... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12 OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT, TO PROCEED WITH DEDUCTIONS FROM THE MERGER PREMIUM IN ORDER TO REBUILD, TO AXA S LIABILITIES, THE REGULATED RESERVES AND PROVISIONS EXISTING IN FINAXA S BALANCE SHEET AND TO CHARGE ALL OR PART OF THE MERGER COSTS AND TO REBUILD THE LEGAL RESERVE TO ONE-TENTH OF THE CAPITAL AFTER THE MERGER | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 4 | ACKNOWLEDGE THAT 336,338,096 AXA SHARES WILL APPEAR AMONG THE ASSETS BROUGHT BY FINAXA PLUS 1,152,720 AXA SHARES RESULTING FROM FINAXA SHARES PURCHASED FROM AXA PARTICIPATIONS 2; APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE DEFINITIVE MERGER COMPLETION TO CANCEL ALL OF THESE 337,490,816 SHARES BY REDUCING THE CAPITAL TO EUR 772,853,968.64 AND TO CHARGE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CONTRIBUTION OR THE PURCHASE VALUE OF THESE SHARES I.E. EUR 6,152,844,825.40 AND THEIR NOMINAL VALUE I.E. EUR 772,853,968.64 , I.E. EUR ... | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 5 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE RESUMPTION BY AXA OF FINAXA S COMMITMENTS CONCERNING THE 1997-2006 CONVERTIBLE BONDS ISSUED BY FINAXA AS OF THE MERGER COMPLETION, THE FINAXA CONVERTIBLE BONDS WILL GIVE RIGHT TO AXA SHARES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCHANGE RATIO OF 15 AXA SHARES FOR 4 FINAXA SHARES; THE MERGER APPROVAL ENTAILS THE CANCELLATION OF THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT IN FAVOUR OF THE CONVERTIBLE BONDHOLDERS; APPROVE TO CANCEL, IN FAVOUR OF THESE BONDHOLDERS, THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIP... | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 6 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE RESUMPTION BY AXA OF FINAXA S COMMITMENTS CONCERNING THE FINAXA STOCK SUBSCRIPTION OPTION HOLDERS AFTER THE MERGER COMPLETION, THESE HOLDERS WILL BE GRANTED AXA SHARES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE EXCHANGE RATIO OF 15 AXA SHARES FOR 4 FINAXA SHARES; APPROVE TO CANCEL IN FAVOUR OF THESE OPTION HOLDERS, THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT FOR THE SHARES ISSUED BY AXA AS THESE OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FO... | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THAT THE DATE OF THE MERGER IS SET ON 16 DEC 2005, THE 299,012,355 NEW FULLY PAID-UP SHARES OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 2.29 EACH ISSUED IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE MERGER OF FINAXA INTO AXA, WILL BE ALLOCATED TO FINAXA S SHAREHOLDERS WITH A RATIO OF EXCHANGE OF 15 AXA SHARES AGAINST 4 FINAXA SHARES CONSEQUENTLY, FINAXA SHALL BE DISSOLVED WITHOUT LIQUIDATION ON 16 DEC 2005 | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE ABOVE RESOLUTIONS, ARTICLE 6 OF THE BYLAWS CAPITAL STOCK AS FOLLOWS: THE SHARE CAPITAL IS SET AT EUR 5,060,341,562.89 AND IS DIVIDED INTO 2,209,756,141 SHARES FULLY PAID IN | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE TERMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BONDS CONVERTIBLE IN AXA SHARES RESERVED FOR FINAXA 3% 1998-2007 BONDHOLDERS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 9TH RESOLUTION TO ISSUE WITHOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR THE NEW SHARES 12,445,887 BONDS CONVERTIBLE INTO AXA S SHARES; TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE LOAN: EUR 1,043,587,624.95 NUMBER OF CONVERTIBLE BONDS TO BE ISSUED: 12,445,887 NOMINAL VALUE OF A CONVERTIBLE BOND: EUR 83.85 ISSUE PRICE: THE ISSUANCE IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE, FOR ALL OF THE CONVERTIBLE BONDS TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE 8TH RESOLUTION, TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF THE FINAXA 3% 1998-2007 BONDHOLDERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY ISSUANCE WITHOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO AXA CAPITAL IN FAVOR OF EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND OF THE AXA GROUP WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; THIS DELEGATION IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 150,000,000.00 AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ... | Management | Against | Take No Action |
| 12 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | For | Take No Action |
| 13 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RESOLUTION 8 AND 9 WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO THE VOTE. HOWEVER, FOR TECHNICAL REASONS, THE PROXY FORM REMAINS UNCHANGED. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO THE ADDITION OF A COMMENT. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: AXA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F06106102
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON THE COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE F... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THEAUDITOR S GENERAL REPORT, AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THESTATUTORY AUDITORS, AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID YE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND APPROPRIATE THE INCOME FOR THE FY AS FOLLOWS: PROFIT FOR THE FY: EUR 1,136,542,567.00, RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 2,029,100,681.00, AVAILABLE AMOUNT FOR ALLOCATION: EUR 3,165,643,248.00, ALLOCATION : TO THE DIVIDEND : EUR 1,647,012,404.00, RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,518,630,844.00, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.88 PER SHARE FOR 1,871,605,004 SHARES, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE PROVIDE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPOINT MR. NORBERT DENTRESSANGLE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF CABINET PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT AS THE STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A 6-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PATRICK FROTIEE AS THE DEPUTY AUDITORFOR A 6-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN SUBSTITUTION TO THE AUTHORITY GIVEN BY RESOLUTION 14 OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 20 APR 2005, TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 45.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 187,160,500; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN SUBSTITUTION TO THE AUTHORITYGIVEN BY RESOLUTION 27 OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 20 APR 2005, TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN DECIDED BY RESOLUTION O.8, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24 MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASUR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: BAE SYS PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G06940103
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. SUSAN BIRLEY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. CHRISTOPHER GEOGHEGAN | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL LESTER | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. PHILIP CARROLL | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. ROBERT QUARTA | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. PETER WEINBERG | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE THE SHARE MATCHING PLAN | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS PLC | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS MARINE LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS OPERATIONS LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS MUNITIONS AND ORDNANCE LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS WEAPONS AND VEHICLES LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITS - BAE SYSTEMS HAGGLUNDS AB | Management | For | For |
| 20 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ALLOT NEW SHARES | Management | For | For |
| 21 | APPROVE THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS | Management | For | For |
| 22 | APPROVE TO PURCHASE THE OWN SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA SA, BILBAO
MEETING DATE: 03/17/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: E11805103
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 18 MAR 2006. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP, APPLICATION OF PROFITS, DISTRIBUTION OF A DIVIDEND, THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT ALL OF THE FOREGOING WITH REFERENCE TO THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPOINT MR. D. TOMAS ALFARO DRAKE AS A BOARD MEMBER; APPROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 34, PARAGRAPH 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO SET THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS EXISTING AT THAT TIME; INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING ABOUT SUCH DECISION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. D. JUAN CARLOS ALVAREZ MEZQUIRIZ AS A BOARD MEMBER; APPROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 34, PARAGRAPH 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO SET THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS EXISTING AT THAT TIME; INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING ABOUT SUCH DECISION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. D. CARLOS LORING MARTINEZ DE IRUJO AS A BOARD MEMBER; APPROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 34, PARAGRAPH 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO SET THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS EXISTING AT THAT TIME; INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING ABOUT SUCH DECISION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. DONA SUSANA RODRIGUEZ VIDARTE AS A BOARD MEMBER; APPROVE, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 34, PARAGRAPH 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO SET THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS EXISTING AT THAT TIME; INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL MEETING ABOUT SUCH DECISION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FIXED INCOME SECURITIES OF ANY KIND AND NATURE, EVEN EXCHANGEABLE, NOT CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF EUR 105 BILLION, SETTING ASIDE, FOR THE AMOUNT NOT USED, THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF 28 FEB 2004, AMOUNT THAT WAS INCREASED BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON THE GENERAL MEETING OF 26 FEB 2005; THE AUTHORITY AFFECTING THE AMOUNT ALREADY ISSUED CONTINUES BEING EFFECTIVE | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CARRY OUT THE ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR VIA GROUP COMPANIES, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 75 OF THE SPANISH LIMITED COMPANIES CONSOLIDATION ACT, TEXTO REFUNDIDO DELA LEY DE SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS, FIXING THE LIMITS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SAID ACQUISITION, WITH EXPRESS POWERS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL FOR THE AMORTIZATION OF OWN SHARES; FOR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE AGREEMENTS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING CONCERNING THE ABOVE... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE THE LONG TERM REMUNERATION PROGRAM, FOR BOTH THE BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, CONSISTING OF DISTRIBUTION OF BBVA SHARES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING THE DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 53 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, ABOUT APPLICATION OF PROFITS, IN ORDER TO INCLUDE THE POSSIBILITY TO OFFER TO THE DIRECTORS, AS PAYMENT FOR THEIR SERVICES, SHARES, STOCK OPTIONS OR CASH PAYMENTS EQUIVALENT TO THE VALUE OF THE SHARES | Management | For | Against |
| 12 | APPROVE THE DEFERRED REMUNERATION SYSTEM FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF BBVA SHARES | Management | For | Against |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE POWERS TO THE BOARD, INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO DEPUTY THE POWERS GRANTED TO IT BY THE MEETING, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, RECTIFY AND CONSTRUE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: BANCO PASTOR SA, LA CORUNA
MEETING DATE: 04/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: E1943H121
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 27 APR 2006. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET, PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ANDMANAGEMENT REPORT OF BANCO PASTOR, S.A. AND ITS CONSOLIDATE GROUP, AS WELL AS THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT, FOR THE YEAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE PROPOSED APPLICATION OF PROFITS; ANNOUNCEMENT OF A PROPOSED EXTRADIVIDEND CHARGEABLE TO ISSUANCE PREMIUM AND SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE LEGAL PROVISIONS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, TO CARRY OUT THE ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR VIA SUBSIDIARIES, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPANISH LIMITED COMPANIES ACT, LEY DE SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AMEND THE ARTICLES 16 ABOUT CONVENING THE GENERAL MEETING AND ARTICLE 23 ABOUT THE DIRECTORS PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT AND THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION SCHEME, IN ORDER TO BRING THEM INTO LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPANISH COMPANIES ACT | Management | For | Abstain |
| 7 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 4.2 OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ABOUT ADVERTISING PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS, IN ORDER TO BRING THEM INTO LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SPANISH COMPANIES ACT | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL OF EUR 20,934,837.44 CHARGEABLE TO REVALUATION RESERVES AS SPECIFIED IN THE ROYAL DECREE-LAW 7-1996, DATED 07 JUN, BY INCREASING THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES AT A RATIO OF EUR 0.32 PER SHARE, SUBSEQUENTLY SPLITTING THE SHARES AT A RATIO OF 4 NEW SHARES FOR EACH EXISTING SHARE AND TO SET THE DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION AND THOSE CONDITIONS OF THE RESOLUTION NOT PROVIDED FOR BY THE GENERAL MEETING, AND TO REQUEST THE LISTING OF THE NEW SHARES IN THE STO... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ALL AT ONCE OR IN STAGES, UNDER THE CONDITIONS THEY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE, EVEN WITH EXCLUSION OF THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT, AND FOR THE AMOUNT, TERM AND FORM DESCRIBED IN SECTION 153 OF THE SPANISH LIMITED COMPANIES CONSOLIDATION ACT, TEXTO REFUNDIDO DE LA LEY DESOCIEDADES ANONIMAS, FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND ALL CLASSES OF SHARES PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING NON-VOTING SHARES, WITH OR WITHOUT ISSUANCE PREMIUM, UNDER SUCH TERMS ... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITS PROVIDED BY THE LAW AND THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS, TO ISSUE, WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT FIXED BY LAW, ALL AT ONCE OR IN STAGES, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH COMPANIES INCORPORATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PURPOSE AND FULLY OWNED BY BANCO PASTOR, ANY AND ALL CLASSES OF DEBENTURES, BONDS, MORTGAGE BONDS, BONDS NOT CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES, PROMISSORY NOTES, ASSIGNMENTS OF ALL TYPES OF CREDIT RIGHTS FOR SECURITIZATION, PREFERRED SHARES AND OTHER SIMIL... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPOINT THE FINANCIAL AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE THE LONG TERM INCENTIVE PAY SCHEME, BASED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF BANCO PASTOR S.A. SHARES TO THE STAFF AND TO THE MAIN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | Abstain |
| 13 | APPROVE TO DELEGATE THE POWERS TO THE BOARD FOR THE PUBLIC RECORDING OF THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE GENERAL MEETING, IN THE WAY IT THINKS FIT, WITH AUTHORIZATION TO RECTIFY, CONSTRUE AND COMPLETE THE ARRANGEMENTS SO THAT THEY CAN BE FULLY IMPLEMENTED | Management | For | For |
| 14 | ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AS A CORRECT RECORD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEGAL REGULATIONS | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: BANCO SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO, SA, SANTANDER
MEETING DATE: 06/16/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: E19790109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS (BALANCE SHEET, INCOME STATEMENT, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AND CASH FLOWS AND NOTES) AND THE MANAGEMENT OF BANCO SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO, S.A. AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | TO APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS OBTAINED BY THE BANK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2005, IN THE AMOUNT OF 2,605,008,826.24 EUROS, DISTRIBUTING THEM AS FOLLOWS: EUROS 94,301.10 TO INCREASE THE VOLUNTARY RESERVE; EUROS 2,604,914,525.14 FOR THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS, WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN PAID OUT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ORDINARY GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; EUROS 2,605,008,826.24 TOTAL | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPOINT MR. JAY S. SIDHU AS DIRECTOR; THIS APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION PRECEDENT THAT, NOT LATER THAN 30 SEPTEMBER 2006, BANCO SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO, S.A. ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP OF A SIGNIFICANT EQUITY INTEREST OF AT LEAST 19.8% OF THE CAPITAL OF THE ENTITY SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC. FULFILLMENT OF THE CONDITION PRECEDENT WILL BE VERIFIED BY DELIVERY TO THE NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKET COMMISSION OF AN APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF MATERIAL FACT EVIDENCING THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH EQUITY INTEREST | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. FERNANDO DE ASUA ALVAREZ AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. ALFREDO SAENZ ABAD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MS. ANA PATRICIA BOTIN-SANZ DE SAUTUOLA Y O SHEA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. RODRIGO ECHENIQUE GORDILLO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT LORD BURNS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | TO REAPPOINT AS AUDITOR THE FIRM DELOITTE, S.L., WITH A CORPORATE DOMICILE IN MADRID, AT PLAZA PABLO RUIZ PICASSO, 1, TORRE PICASSO, AND TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER B-79104469, IN ORDER TO VERIFY THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE BANK AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED GROUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | TO RESCIND THE UNUSED PORTION OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AT THE ORDINARY GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2005 FOR THE DERIVATIVE ACQUISITION OF SHARES OF THE BANK BY THE BANK AND THE SUBSIDIARIES COMPRISING THE GROUP AND TO GRANT EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BANK AND THE SUBSIDIARIES COMPRISING THE GROUP TO ACQUIRE SHARES REPRESENTING THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE BANK WITH ANY COMPENSATION PERMITTED BY LAW, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE LAW AND SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 16 OF THE BY-LAWS IS AMENDED, WITH THE OTHER PARAGRAPHS OF SUCH PROVISION REMAINING UNCHANGED. THE NEW TEXT OF SUCH FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 16 IS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 16.- THE RIGHT TO ATTEND GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS MAY BE DELEGATED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL PERSON. | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ARTICLE 20 OF THE BY-LAWS IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 20.- NOTICE OF ALL TYPES OF MEETINGS SHALL BE GIVEN BY MEANS OF A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRY AND IN ONE OF THE LOCAL NEWSPAPERS HAVING THE LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE PROVINCE WHERE THE REGISTERED OFFICE IS LOCATED, AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE DATE SET FOR THE MEETING. | Management | For | For |
| 13 | THE FIRST AND SECOND PARAGRAPHS OF ARTICLE 30 OF THE BY-LAWS ARE AMENDED, WITH THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SUCH PROVISION REMAINING UNCHANGED. THE NEW TEXT OF SUCH FIRST AND SECOND PARAGRAPHS IS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 30.- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF A MINIMUM OF FOURTEEN DIRECTORS AND A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-TWO, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING. ONE-FIFTH OF THE POSITIONS ON THE BOARD SHALL BE RENEWED ANNUALLY, FOR WHICH PURPOSE THE LENGTH OF SERVIC... | Management | For | Against |
| 14 | THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 38 OF THE BY-LAWS IS AMENDED, WITH THE OTHER PARAGRAPHS OF SUCH PROVISION REMAINING UNCHANGED. THE NEW TEXT OF SUCH FIRST PARAGRAPH IS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 38.- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BANK SHALL RECEIVE, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND AS A JOINT SHARE IN THE INCOME FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT THEREOF, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE BOARD MAY RESOLVE THAT SUCH PERCENTAGE BE REDUCED I... | Management | For | For |
| 15 | ARTICLE 5 OF THE BANK S REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IS AMENDED THROUGH THE INSERTION OF A NEW THIRD PARAGRAPH, SUCH THAT THE NEW TEXT OF THE PROVISION READS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 5. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE CALL TO MEETING THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING MUST BE CALLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY BY MEANS OF AN ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE BY-LAWS. NO LATER THAN THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OR, IN ANY CASE, THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, THE C... | Management | For | For |
| 16 | ARTICLE 6 OF THE BANK S REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IS AMENDED THROUGH THE INSERTION OF A SECOND PARAGRAPH IN SECTION 1 THEREOF, SUCH THAT THE NEW TEXT OF THE PROVISION READS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 6. INFORMATION AVAILABLE AS OF THE DATE OF THE CALL TO MEETING 1. IN ADDITION TO WHAT IS REQUIRED BY PROVISIONS OF LAW OR THE BY-LAWS, BEGINNING ON THE DATE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE CALL TO THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, THE COMPANY SHALL PUBLISH ON ITS WEBSITE THE TEXT OF ALL... | Management | For | For |
| 17 | THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE BANK S REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IS AMENDED, WITH THE OTHER PARAGRAPHS REMAINING UNCHANGED, SUCH THAT THE NEW TEXT OF SUCH ARTICLE 8 READS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 8. PROXIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE BY-LAWS, THE RIGHT TO ATTEND THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING MAY BE DELEGATED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL PERSON. INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS NOT ENJOYING FULL RIGHTS UNDER CIVIL LAW, AND LEGAL ENTITIES HOLDING SHARES, MAY BE... | Management | For | For |
| 18 | TO RESCIND AND NULLIFY RESOLUTION 6.II) OF THE SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AT THE ORDINARY GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2005 AND TO DELEGATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 153.1.A) OF THE COMPANIES LAW, THE BROADEST POWERS TO DO THE FOLLOWING WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THIS GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING: SET THE DATE AND TERMS, IN ALL MATTERS NOT PROVIDED FOR BY THE SHAREHOLDERS THEMSELVES ACTING AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, FOR A CAPITAL INC... | Management | For | For |
| 19 | TO EMPOWER THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL RULES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DEBENTURES AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 319 OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, TO ISSUE IN ONE OR SEVERAL TRANCHES UP TO THE SUM OF THIRTY-FIVE BILLION EUROS OR THE EQUIVALENT THEREOF IN ANOTHER CURRENCY, IN FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, IN ANY OF THE FORMS PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING BONDS, CERTIFICATES, NOTES, AND DEBENTURES, INCLUDING SUCH SUBORDINATED OBLIGATIONS AS ARE SET FORTH IN SUBSE... | Management | For | For |
| 20 | TO APPROVE THE INCENTIVE PLAN FOR 185 MANAGERS OF ABBEY NATIONAL PLC LINKED TO FULFILLMENT OF THE 2005-2007 OBJECTIVES, WHICH IS STRUCTURED AS THE DELIVERY OF UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3,150,000 SHARES OF BANCO SANTANDER CENTRAL HISPANO, S.A., REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 0.05% OF THE 6,254,296,579 SHARES CURRENTLY MAKING UP ITS SHARE CAPITAL. THE DELIVERY OF THE SHARES, WITHOUT ANY CONSIDERATION OR RESTRICTIONS, WILL OCCUR, IF APPROPRIATE, IN 2008, UPON VERIFICATION OF ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES ASSO... | Management | For | For |
| 21 | TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INTERPRET, CURE, SUPPLEMENT, CARRY OUT AND DEVELOP THE FOREGOING RESOLUTIONS, INCLUDING THE ADAPTATION THEREOF TO VERBAL OR WRITTEN EVALUATIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRY OR ANY OTHER AUTHORITIES, OFFICIALS OR INSTITUTIONS WHICH ARE COMPETENT TO DO SO, AS WELL AS TO COMPLY WITH WHATSOEVER CONDITIONS MAY BE LEGALLY REQUIRED FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS THEREOF, AND PARTICULARLY TO DELEGATE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE POWERS RECEIVED FROM THE ... | Management | For | For |
| 22 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 17 JUN 2006. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 23 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: BARCLAYS PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G08036124
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS AND THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OFTHE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REPORT ON REMUNERATION FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. FULVIO CONTI AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT DR. DANIE CRONJE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT E. DIAMOND JR AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT STEEL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN SUNDERLAND AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT PROFESSOR DAME SANDRA DAWSON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT SIR RICHARD BROADBENT AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. GARY HOFFMAN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. NAGUIB KHERAJ AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT SIR NIGEL RUDD AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS, AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE EU POLITICAL DONATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000IN TOTAL AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURES NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000 IN TOTAL | Management | For | For |
| 16 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY GIVEN TO BARCLAYS BANK PLC TO MAKE EU POLITICAL DONATIONS | Management | For | For |
| 17 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SECURITIES | Management | For | For |
| 18 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY GIVEN TO THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT SECURITIES FORCASH OTHER THAN ON PRO-RATA BASIS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TO SELL TREASURY SHARES | Management | For | For |
| 19 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE COMPANYS AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: BASF AG, LUDWIGSHAFEN/RHEIN
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D06216101
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT AND THE BASF GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR 2005, MANAGEMENT S ANALYSIS OF BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHARFT AND BASF GROUP FOR 2005 AND THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE TO PAY A DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.00 PER QUALIFYING SHARE FROM THE PROFIT RETAINED BY BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT IN 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF EUR 1,288,410,497.55; IF THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE THIS PROPOSAL, A TOTAL DIVIDEND OF EUR 1,018,020,000.00 WILL BE PAYABLE ON THE 509,010,000 QUALIFYING SHARES AS OF THE DATE OF AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005 FEBRUARY 20,2006 ; AND THE REMAINING PROFIT RETAINED OF EUR 270,390,497.55 BE CARRIED FORWARD AND THE PROFIT CARRIED FORWARD BE INCREASED ACCORDING... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE THE ACTION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD IN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE ACTION OF THE BOARD OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINT KPMG DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT WIRTSCHAFTSPRUFUNGSGESELLCHAFT, FRANKFURT AS THE AUDITOR OF THE BASF AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT AND BASF GROUP FOR FY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE SHARES OF THE COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO 10 % OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL; THE SHARES WILL BE PURCHASED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, VIA THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR A PUBLIC PURCHASE OFFER ADDRESSED TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS; THE PURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE TO BE PAID BY THE COMPANY MAY NOT, SUBJECT TO RESOLUTION 5, EXCEED THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE PLUS COSTS AND CHARGES QUOTED ON THE FLOOR OR ELECTRONICALLY ON THE FRANKFURT STOCK EXCHANGE ON T... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ADOPT THE USE OF DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE BUYBACK OF SHARES IN ADDITION TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO BUY BACK SHARES PROPOSED UNDER RESOLUTION 6 OF THE AGENDA ABOVE: THE BUYBACK OF SHARES ON THE BASIS OF THE AUTHORIZATION DECIDED BY THE ANNUAL MEETING ON 04 MAY 2006, UNDER RESOLUTION 6 OF THE AGENDA MAY ALSO BE EFFECTED BY USING PUT AND CALL OPTIONS APART FROM THE ACQUISITION ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR BY A PUBLIC ACQUISITION OFFER; THE ACQUISITION PRICE PAID BY THE COMPANY FOR OPTIONS ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND ARTICLES 12 AND 16 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | PLEASE NOTE THAT RESOLUTION #8 HAS BEEN CHANGED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: BAYER AG, LEVERKUSEN
MEETING DATE: 04/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D07112119
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | SUBMISSION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE MANAGEMENT REPORTS, THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD; APPROVE THAT THE BALANCE SHEET PROFIT EUR 693,824,824 BE USED TO PAY A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.95 PER SHARE ENTITLED TO DIVIDENDS AND THIS BE PAYABLE ON 02 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 2 | RATIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT HOLDING OFFICE DURING THE 2005 FY WITH RESPECT TO THAT YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD HOLDING OFFICE DURING THE 2005 FY WITH RESPECT TO THAT YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE: A) TO REVOKE THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED CAPITAL I AS PER SECTION 4(2)1 AND 4(2)3; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 465,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF NEW BEARER NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH AND/OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 27 APR 2011 AUTHORIZED CAPITAL I ; SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH RIGHTS TO BONDHOLDERS, AND FOR A C... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY AND THE MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO SET ASIDE RESOLUTIONS UMAG AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 16(3), REGARDING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING BEING AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT THE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AT SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ACQUIRE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, ON OR BEFORE 27 OCT 2007; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR AN OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS IF THE SHARES ARE SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR MARKET PRICE AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH, TO USE THE SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS OR WI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE CONTROL AND PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND BAYFIN GMBH AS TRANSFERRING COMPANY, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM 01 JAN 2006 UNTIL AT LEAST 31 DEC 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, AKTIONGESELLSCHAFT, WIRTSCHAFTSPRUFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, ESSEN, GERMANY AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FULL AGENDA FOR THIS MEETING- INCLUDING MANAGEMENT COMMENTS- IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL LINK SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: BENFIELD GROUP LTD
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G0985D103
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DECEMBER 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 7 PENCE PER COMMON SHARE OF GBP 0.01 EACH, SUCH DIVIDEND TO BE PAID ON 03 MAY 2006 TO HOLDERS ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 31 MAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT MR. JOHN COLDMAN, WHO RETIRES PURSUANT TO THE BYE-LAW 12(2) OF THECOMPANY S BYE-LAWS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. GRAHAME CHILTON, WHO RETIRES PURSUANT TO THE BYE-LAW 12(2) OF THE COMPANY S BYE-LAWS | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT RT. HON FRANCIS MAUDE PCMP, WHO RETIRES PURSUANT TO THE BYE-LAW 12(7) OF THE COMPANY S BYE-LAWS | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYE-LAW 51.B OF THE COMPANY S BYE-LAWS TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THAT BYE-LAW UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 781,829 REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY ONE THIRD OF THE ISSUED COMMON SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AT THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE OF AGM ; AUTHORITY SHALL EXPIRE ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY , SAVE THAT THE COMPANY MAY BEFORE SUCH EXPIRY MAKE AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT WHICH WOULD OR MIGHT REQUIRE RELEVA... | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYE-LAW 51.D OF THE COMPANY S BYE-LAWS TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES FOR CASH, AS IF THE PROVISIONS OF BYE-LAW 51.C (1) DID NOT APPLY TO SUCH ALLOTMENTS UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO GBP 117,274 REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 5% OF THE COMMON SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE AT THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE OF AGM | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: BHP BILLITON PLC
MEETING DATE: 10/20/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G10877101
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR BHP BILLITON PLC FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005, TOGETHER WITH THE DIRECTORS REPORT, THE AUDITORS REPORT AND THE REMUNERATION REPORT AS SET OUT IN THE ANNUAL REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR BHP BILLITON LIMITED FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005, TOGETHER WITH THE DIRECTORS REPORT, THE AUDITORS REPORT AND REMUNERATION REPORT AS SET OUT IN THE ANNUAL REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. CARLOS A.S. CORDEIRO AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. CARLOS A.S. CORDEIRO AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT HON. E. GAIL DE PLANQUE AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT HON. E. GAIL DE PLANQUE AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID A. CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID A. CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT DR. DAVID A.L. JENKINS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT DR. DAVID A.L. JENKINS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. MIKE SALOMON AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT MR. MIKE SALOMON AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS OF BHP BILLITON PLC AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 14 | APPROVE THAT THE AUTHORITY AND POWER TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 9 OF BHP BILLITON PLC S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION BE RENEWED FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE EARLIER OF 19 JAN 2007 AND THE LATER OF THE AGM OF BHP BILLINTON PLC AND THE AGM OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED IN 2006, AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT UNDER THE UNITED KINGDOM COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL BE USD 265,926,499.00 | Management | For | For |
| 15 | APPROVE THAT THE AUTHORITY AND POWER TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 9 OF BHP BILLITON PLC S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION BE RENEWED FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE EARLIER OF 19 JAN 2007 AND THE LATER OF THE AGM OF BHP BILLITON PLC AND THE AGM OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED IN 2006, AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT UNDER THE UNITED KINGDOM COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL BE USD 61,703,675.00 | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE BHP BILLITON PLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6 OF ITS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND SECTION 166 OF THE UNITED KINGDOM COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 163 OF THAT ACT OF ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 NOMINAL VALUE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF BHP BILLITON PLC SHARES PROVIDED THAT: A) THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE PURCHASED SHALL BE 246,814,700, BEING 10% OF ISSUED CAPITAL; B) THE MINIMUM PRICE WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR EACH SHARE... | Management | For | For |
| 17 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 18 | APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASX LISTING RULE 10.14, THE GRANT OF DEFERRED SHARES AND THE OPTIONS UNDER THE AMENDED BHP BILLITON LIMITED GROUP INCENTIVE SCHEME AND THE GRANT OF PERFORMANCE SHARES UNDER THE BHP BILLITON LIMITED LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MR. C.W. GOODYEAR, IN THE MANNER AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 19 | APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASX LISTING RULE 10.14, THE GRANT OF DEFERRED SHARES AND OPTIONS UNDER THE AMENDED BHP BILLITON PLC GROUP INCENTIVE SCHEME AND THE GRANT OF PERFORMANCE SHARES UNDER THE BHP BILLITON PLC LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE GROUP PRESIDENT NON-FERROUS MATERIALS, MR. M. SALAMON, IN THE MANNER AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 20 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF BHP BILLITON PLC AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 21 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 22 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: BNP PARIBAS, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/23/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F1058Q238
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 12 MAY 2006 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 23 MAY 2006. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE NEW CUTOFF DATE 18 MAY 2006. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIAN... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, SHOWING NET INCOME OF EUR 3,423,168,749.54 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RECEIVE THE RESULT FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: NET EARNINGS FOR THE FY: EUR 3,423,168,749.54, RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 8,690,141,972.17, TOTAL: EUR 12,113,310,721.71, TO THE SPECIAL INVESTMENT RESERVE: EUR 54,646,169.00, DIVIDEND: EUR 2,183,005,487.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 9,875,659,065.71 TOTAL: EUR 12,113,310,721.71, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.60 PER SHARE OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 2.00, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE ALLOWANCE PROVIDED BY THE FRENCH GENERAL TAX CODE;... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND APPROVE THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 100.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 84,033,110 SHARES, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 8,403,311,000.00; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MRS. LAURENCE PARISOT AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CLAUDE BEBEAR AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN-LOUIS BEFFA AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALAIN JOLY AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DENIS KESSLER AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHEL PEBEREAU AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPOINT DELOITTEET ASSOCIES AS THE STATUTORY AUDITOR, TO REPLACE BARBIER FRINAULT ET AUTRES, SOCIETEBEAS AS A DEPUTY AUDITOR TO REPLACE RICHARD OLIVIER, FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT THE STATUTORY AUDITOR OF MAZARSET GUERARD, AND MICHEL BARBET MASSIN AS A DEPUTY AUDITOR FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AUDIT AS THE STATUTORY AUDITOR AND PIERRECOLL AS THE DEPUTY AUDITOR FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRYOUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 1,000,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL; THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 10,000,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS ; THIS DELEGATION OF POWERS CANCELS AND REPLACES THE UNUSED PORTION OF... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 320,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITHOUT PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, OF ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL; THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 7,000,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS ; THIS DELEGATION OF POWERS CANCELS AND REPLACES THE UNUSED PORTION OF ANY EARLI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND, GRANTED TO THE COMPANY, OF UNQUOTED CAPITAL SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL; THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASE TO BE CARRIED OUT UNDER THIS DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE NOMINAL CEILING OF EUR 320,000,000.00 CONCERNING THE CAPITAL INCREASES WITHOUT PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AUTHORI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 1,000,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING ALL OR PART OF THERE SERVES, PROFITS OR ADD PAID IN CAPITAL, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR BY A COMBINATION OF THESE METHODS; THIS DELEGATION OF POWERS CANCELS AND REPLACES THE UNUSED PORTION OF ANY EARLIER DELEGATIONS TO THE SAME EFFECT; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS ; AUTHORIZ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPROVE THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT PERTAINING TO THE CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE USE OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN BY RESOLUTIONS NUMBER 16, 17 AND 19 SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 1,000,000,000.00, THE DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED WITH THE USE OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN BY RESOLUTIONS NUMBER 16 AND 17 SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 10,000,000,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AMEND THE RESOLUTION NUMBER. 14 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT STOCK OPTIONS TO CORPORATE OFFICERS AND CERTAIN EMPLOYEES ADOPTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 18 MAY 2005, AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 38 MONTHS ; THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE SUBSCRIBED OR PURCHASED THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF OUTSTANDING OPTION MAY NOT EXCEED 3% OF THE BANKS ISSUED CAPITAL AS OF THE DATE OF THIS MEETING; THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BONUS GRANTED BY VIRTUE OF THERE RESOLUTION NUMBER. 15 OF THE COMBINED SHAREHO... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS DISCRETION, BY WAY OF ISSUING SHARES IN FAVOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BANKS COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS ; FOR A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 36,000,000.00; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION CANCELS AND REPLACES THE UNUSED PORTION OF ANY EARLIER AUTHORIZ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART OF THE BNP PARIBAS SHARES THAT THE BANK CURRENTLY HOLDS OR THAT IT MAY ACQUIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN BY THE ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS ; IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 18 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER. 1... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE REPORTS OF THE MERGER AND THE MERGER AGREEMENT SIGNED ON 27 MAR 2006, THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING APPROVES: ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS MERGER AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO WHICH SOCIETE CENTRALE D INVESTISSEMENTS CONTRIBUTES TO BNP PARIBAS, SUBJECT TO THE FULFILMENT OF THE CONDITIONS PRECEDENT PROVIDED FOR IN SAID AGREEMENT, ALL OF ITS ASSETS; WITH THE CORRESPONDING TAKING-OVER OF ALL ITS LIABILITIES, THE VALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION: THE ASSETS ARE VAL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | APPROVE TO SIMPLIFY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ELECTIONS AND CONSEQUENTLY, DECIDES TO AMEND THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE NUMBER 7 OF THE BYLAWS: DIRECTORS ELECTED BY BNP PARIBAS EMPLOYEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | GRANTS FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: BP PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/20/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G12793181
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 300382 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE VOTING STATUS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2005 | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT DR. DC. ALLEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT THE LORD BROWNE OF MADINGLEY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. J.H. BRYAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. A. BURGMANS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. I.C. CONN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. E.B. DAVIS, JR AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. D.J. FLINT AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT DR. B.E. GROTE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT DR. A.B. HAYWARD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-ELECT DR. D.S. JULIUS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 14 | RE-ELECT SIR. TOM MCKILLOP AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 15 | RE-ELECT MR. J.A. MANZONI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 16 | RE-ELECT DR. W.E. MASSEY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 17 | RE-ELECT SIR. IAN PROSSER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 18 | RE-ELECT MR. M.H. WILSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 19 | RE-ELECT MR. P.D. SUTHERLAND AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 20 | RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITORS UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXTGENERAL MEETING AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION FOR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 21 | TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES (AS DEFINED IN SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985) OF ORDINARY SHARES WITH NOMINAL VALUE OF USD 0.25 EACH IN THE COMPANY, PROVIDED THAT: (A) THE COMPANY DOES NOT PURCHASE UNDER THIS AUTHORITY MORE THAN 2.0 BILLION ORDINARY SHARES; (B) THE COMPANY DOES NOT PAY LESS THAN USD 0.25 FOR EACH SHARE; AND (C) THE COMPANY DOES NOT PAY MORE FOR EACH SHARE THAN 5% OVER THE AVERAGE OF THE MIDDLE MARKET PRICE OF THE ORDINAR... | Management | For | For |
| 22 | TO RENEW, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2007 OR 19 JULY 2007, WHICHEVER IS THE EARLIER, THE AUTHORITY AND POWER CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 13 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT OF USD 1,690 MILLION | Management | For | For |
| 23 | TO RENEW, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2007 OR 19 JULY 2007, WHICHEVER IS THE EARLIER, THE AUTHORITY AND POWER CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 13 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES WHOLLY FOR CASH (A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE; AND (B) OTHERWISE THAN IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE SECTION 89 AMOUNT OF USD 253 MILLION | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/18/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G17444152
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED 01 JAN 2006 AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 9.00 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE PAYABLE ON 26 MAY2006 TO THE ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS REGISTERED AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 28 APR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT CONTAINED IN THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. ROGER CARR AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT MR. KEN HENNA AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT MR. TODD STITZER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT LORD PATTEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT MR. BARONESS WILCOX AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBINED CODE | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE THE CADBURY SCHWEPPES INTERNATIONAL SHARE AWARD PLAN THE PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO VOTE AND BE COUNTED IN THE QUORUM ON ANY MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE PLAN EXCEPT THAT NO DIRECTOR MAY VOTE OR BE COUNTED IN THE QUORUM IN RESPECT OF HIS OWN PARTICIPATION AND ANY PROHIBITION ON VOTING OR COUNTING IN QUORUM CONTAINED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BE AND IS RELAXED ACCORDINGLY | Management | For | Against |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE CADBURY SCHWEPPES 2004 LONGTERM INCENTIVE PLAN AND TO DO ALL SUCH ACTS AND THINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY THE SAME INTO EFFECT | Management | For | Abstain |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AS DEFINED SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 86.09 MILLION; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY NEXT YEAR ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 94(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 13 WHERE SUCH ALLOTMENT CONSTITUTES AN ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY VIRTUE OF SECTION 94(3A) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: I) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE, OPEN OFFER OR ANY OTHER PRE-EMPTIVE ... | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF ITS OWN ORDINARY SHARES UPON AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I) THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SUCH ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY HAS A TOTAL NOMINAL VALUE OF GBP 26.09 MILLION; II) THE MINIMUM PRICE, EXCLUSIVE OF EXPENSES, WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR EACH ORDINARY SHARE IS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NOMINAL VALUE OF EACH SUCH ORDINARY SHARE; III) THE MAX... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: CAMECO CORP
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: 13321L108
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| 1 | ELECT MR. JOHN S. AUSTON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 2 | ELECT MR. JOHN H. CLAPPISON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. JOE F. COLVIN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. HARRY D. COOK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. JAMES R.CURTISS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. GEORGE S. DEMBROSKI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. GERALD W. GRANDEY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. NANCY E. HOPKINS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. OYVIND HUSHOVD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | ELECT MR. J.W. GEORGE IVANY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | ELECT MR. A. NEIL MCMILLAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ELECT MR. ROBERT W. PETERSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | ELECT MR. VICTOR J. ZALESCHUK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 14 | APPOINT KPMG LLP AS THE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AMEND THE CAMECO S STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 16 | DECLARE ALL SHARES REPRESENTED HEREBY ARE HELD, BENEFICIALLY OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE RESIDENTS OR ONE OR MORE NON-RESIDENTS | Management | Unknown | Abstain |
| 17 | IF THE UNDERSIGNED IS A RESIDENT PLEASE MARK THE FOR BOX, IF THE UNDERSIGNED IS A NON-RESIDENT PLEASE MARK THE ABSTAIN BOX | Management | Unknown | Abstain |
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ISSUER NAME: CAP GEMINI SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F13587120
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOW... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, AS PRESENTED, SHOWING A NET INCOME OF EUR 173,000,000.00 ACCORDINGLY; GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING, SHOWING A CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME GROUP SHARE OF EUR 141.000,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND NOTICE THAT NO AGREEMENT WAS CONCLUDED FOR THE LAST FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 39 OF THE AMENDED FINANCE LAW FOR 2004 AND IN ADD TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION 4 OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005, TO DECIDE: I) TO TRANSFER THE AMOUNT OF EUR 61,346,006.61 POSTED TO THE SPECIAL RESERVE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TO THE OTHER RESERVES ACCOUNT; II) TO RE-TRANSFER THE AMOUNT OF EUR 19,564,446.76 POSTED TO THE OTHER RESERVES ACCOUNT TO THE LEGAL RESERVE ACCOUNT, FOLLOWING THIS TRANSFER, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE LEGAL RESERVE ACCOUNT OF EU... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVES THAT THE DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME FOR THE FY WHICH AMOUNTS TO EUR 173,440,186.21, BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: TO THE LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 5,821,147.20 FOLLOWING THIS APPROPRIATION, THE LEGAL RESERVE ACCOUNT WILL SHOW A NEW BALANCE OF EUR 105,265,582.40, DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDEND: EUR 65,790,989.00 I.E. EUR 0.50 FOR EACH SHARE TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 101,828,050.01; THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.50 PER SHARE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE DURATION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS AND SHALL BE 4 YEARS INSTEAD OF 6 YEARS AND CONSEQUENTLY AMEND PARAGRAPH 3 OF ARTICLE 11 OF THE BYLAWS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE DURATION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF CONTROL AGENTS AND SHALL BE 2 YEARS INSTEAD OF 6 YEARS AND CONSEQUENTLY TO AMEND THE SECOND INDENT OF ARTICLE 17 OF THE BYLAWS: CONTROL AGENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. YANN DELABRIERE AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN-RENE FOURTOU AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PAUL HERMELIN AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHEL JAIABERT AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. SERGE KAMPF AS DIRECTOR FORA 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PHIL LASKAWY AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. RUUD VAN OMMEREN AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. TERRY OZAN AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BRUNO ROGER AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PIERRE HESSLER AS CONTROL AGENT FOR A 2-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. GEOFF UNWIN AS CONTROL AGENT FOR A 2-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 700,000.00 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 60.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 13,158,197, I.E. 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 789,491.820-00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE OF 18 MONTH PERIOD AND IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 5; AND ALSO TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 24 MONTH PERIOD ; AND SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 9; AND ALSO TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALL POWERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 1,500,000,000.00 BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND UNDER THE BY-LAWS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR BY A OF THESE METHODS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTH PERIOD ; AND SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NECESSARY POWERS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 450,000,000.00 BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF ORDINARY NEW SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL AND TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 3,000,000.000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NECESSARY POWERS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 200,000,000.00 BY ISSUANCE WITH WAIVER OF SHAREHOLDERS PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS, OF ORDINARY NEW SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL AND TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 1,500,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | APPROVE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DECIDE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE ISSUES WHICH WOULD BE DECIDED BY VIRTUE OF THE RESOLUTIONS 23 AND 24 IN THE EVENT OF EXCESS DEMANDS, THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES CAN BE INCREASED FOLLOWING THE CONDITIONS STIPULATED BY THE ARTICLE L. 225-35-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND WITHIN THE LIMIT OF THE CEILINGS FORESEEN IN SAID RESOLUTIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL BY WAY OF ISSUING SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL OR BY ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES IN REMUNERATION OF SECURITIES BROUGHT TO ANY PUBLIC TENDER OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL NOT HAVE THE PRE-EMPTIVE SUBSCRIPTION... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | APPROVE TO SET THE GLOBAL LIMITS OF THE AMOUNTS OF ISSUES DECIDED BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE RESOLUTIONS 23, 24, 25 AND 26 OF THE PRESENT MEETING AS FOLLOWS: THE MAXIMAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT BY ISSUANCE OF SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 450.000.000.00. THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL OR TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED SHALL NOT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 30 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, BY WAY OF ISSUANCE OF ORDINARY SHARES, IN FAVOR OF THE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN WITH WAIVER OF SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS GIVEN BY THE RESOLUTIONS 23 AND 24 OF THE PRESENT SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AND THE RESOLUTION 15 OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTH PERIOD ; AND FOR A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 3,600,00... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 31 | AMEND PARAGRAPH 2 OF ARTICLE 12 OF THE BYLAWS REFERRING TO THE PRESENCE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS BY MEANS SUCH AS VIDEO CONFERENCE OR TELECOMMUNICATION ANDAMEND PARAGRAPH 2 OF ARTICLE 12 OF THE BYLAWS, DELIBERATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 32 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 33 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN THE NUMBERING OF THE RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: CARREFOUR SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F13923119
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| 1 | VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 02 MAY 2006. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD S, THE STATUTORY AUDITOR S AND THE MERGER AUDITOR S REPORTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS FOR THE 2005 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE TO ALLOCATE THE RESULTS AND SET OF THE DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO TRADE THE COMPANY S SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE L.225-209 OF THE COMMERCIAL LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY THE WAY OF CANCELLATION OF SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD WITH THE VIEW TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY ISSUING SHARES RESERVED TO THE EMPLOYEES UNDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE L.225-129 OF THE COMMERCIAL LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ARTICLES 15, 21, 30 AND 31 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO ADAPT THE RECENT LEGAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE REGISTERED HEAD OFFICE; FORECASTED DIVIDEND : EUR 1.00; EX DATE : AS FROM 05 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO REVISED NUMBERING. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: CIE INDUSTRIELLE ET FINANCIERE D'INGENIERIE SA INGENICO, PUTEAUX
MEETING DATE: 05/05/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F51723116
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS MIX MEETING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FY CLOSED ON 31 DEC 2005 AND GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: RETAINED EARNINGS AFTER ALLOCATION OF THE 2004 RESULT: EUR 3,353,122.91, IMPACT ON RETAINED EARNINGS CHANGE OF METHOD: EUR 5,009,353.00, RETAINED EARNINGS BEFORE ALLOCATION OF RESULT: EUR 8,362,475.91, INCOME FOR THE FY 2005: EUR -42,198,405.42, TOTAL AMOUNT TO ALLOCATE: EUR (-)33,835,929.51, ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS: RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR -33,835,929.51, TOTAL AMOUNT ALLOCATED:... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT, AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT, CONSOLIDATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE CLOSED ON 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO FIX THE TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 100,000.00 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLESL225-38 ET SEQUENCE OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND APPROVE THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. THIBAULT POUTREL AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. GEORGES COHEN UNTIL THE END OF THIS GENERAL MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT MR. PHILIPPE LAZARE UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVETHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2009 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 30.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 88,815,006.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18-MONTH PERIOD ; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS ME... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | RATIFY THE TRANSFER OF THE HEAD OFFICE OF THE COMPANY TO: 192, AVENUE CHARLESDE GAULLE, 92200 NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE AND CONSEQUENTLY, AMEND ARTICLE 4 OF THE BYLAWS: REGISTERED OFFICE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE CAPITAL BY ISSUE, ON ONE OR MOREOCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 20,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND, OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY S CAPITAL AND OR SECURITIES ENTITLING TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD; THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DELEGATES ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE CAPITAL BY ISSUE, ON ONE OR MOREOCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, BY WAY OF A PUBLIC OFFERING OR THROUGH A CONTRIBUTION IN KIND, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 20,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITHOUT PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, OF SHARES AND OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY S CAPITAL AND OR SECURITIES ENTITLING TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES; THESE SECURITIES MAY BE ISSUED IN CONSIDERATION FOR SECURITIES TENDERED IN A PUBLIC EXCHANGE ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR EACH OF THE ISSUES OF CAPITAL EQUITIES OR SECURITIES DECIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION 12, TO SET THE ISSUE PRICE OF THE ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; THE MAXIMAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT UNDER THIS DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 12 MONTH PERIOD AS WELL AS THE CEILING FIXED BY RESOLUTION... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 5,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND UNDER THE BY-LAWS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR BY A COMBINATION OF THESE METHODS; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR A 26 MONTH PERIOD; THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DELEGATES ALL POWE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF SECURITIES TO BEISSUED IN THE EVENT OF CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE CAPITAL BY ISSUE OF SHARES RESERVED TO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOW SUBSCRIPTION OR BUY OPTION OF SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOCATE FREE EXISTING/TO BE ISSUED SHARES TO THE BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP OR TO SOME OF THEM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF COMPANY S OWN SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AMEND ARTICLE 12 OF THE STATUS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AMEND ARTICLE 19 OF THE STATUS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE 25TH PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 19 OF THE STATUS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | GRANT AUTHORITY FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: CIPLA LTD
MEETING DATE: 03/20/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Y1633P142
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A POSTAL BALLOT MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF INR 65,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 32,50,00,000 EQUITY SHARES OF INR 2 EACH BE INCREASED TO INR 175,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 87,50,00.000 EQUITY SHARES OF INR 2 EACH | Management | For | For |
| 3 | AMEND THE EXISTING CLAUSE V OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND IT IS SUBSTITUTED BY THE FOLLOWING: THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IS INR 175,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 87,50,00,000 EQUITY SHARES OF INR 2 EACH | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AMEND THE EXISTING ARTICLE 4 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND IT IS SUBSTITUTED BY THE FOLLOWING: THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IS INR 175,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 87,50,00,000 EQUITY SHARES OF INR 2 EACH | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPROVE PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, ARTICLE 192 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND SUBJECT TO GUIDELINES PRESCRIBED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA SEBI IN THIS BEHALF, AND SUCH OTHER APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, THE CONSENT OF THE COMPANY BE AND IS HEREBY ACCORDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE BOARD WHICH TERM SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ANY COMMITTEES CONSTITUTED/TO BE CONSTITUTED BY TH... | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPROVE THAT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 81 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PREVISIONS IF ANY OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO OR RE-ENACTMENT THEREOF , AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMORANDUM AND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND THE REGULATIONS/GUIDELINES, IF ANY, PRESCRIBED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA SEBI OR ANY OTHER RELEVANT AUTHORITY FROM TIME TO TIME, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, AND SUBJECT TO SUCH APPROVALS, CONSE... | Management | For | For |
| 7 | APPROVE THAT PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT ACT FEMA , 1999 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND SUBJECT TO SUCH APPROVALS, CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA RBI AND ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES, INSTITUTIONS OR BODIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND SUBJECT TO SUCH CONDITIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY ANY OF THE CON... | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT MR. AMAR LALLA AS JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 269 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, THE COMPANY AND AS AGREED TO BY MR. AMAR LULLA FOR A FURTHER PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH EFFECT FROM 14 DEC 2005, ON THE REMUNERATION NOT EXCEEDING THE CEILING LIMITS LAID DOWN UNDER SECTIONS 198 & 309 OF THE ACT AND ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS STIPULATED HEREUNDER AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPROVE IN SUPERSESSION OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE FIFTY-EIGHTH AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 07 SEP 1994 AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 293(1)(D) AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IT ANY, OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, CONSENT OF THE COMPANY BE AND IS HEREBY ACCORDED TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE BOARD WHICH TERM SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDE ANY COMMITTEE S CONSTITUTED/TO BE CONSTITUTED BY THE BOARD TO EXERCISE ITS POWERS INCLUDING THE POWERS CONFE... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: CLARINS SA, NEUILLY SUR SEINE
MEETING DATE: 05/24/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F18396113
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS.BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS.THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME RE... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | APPROVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT, THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, AS PRESENTED, SHOWING EARNINGS OF EUR 46,298,559.00; AND THE CHARGES AND EXPENSES THAT WERE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE OF EUR 124,884.00 WITH A CORRESPONDING TAX OF EUR 43,622.00; AND GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY, AMOUNTING TO EUR 65,433,040.00, BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: CREDIT RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 19,134,481.00 EARNINGS: EUR 46,298,559.00 ALLOCATION TO THE LEGAL RESERVE: EUR - 2,314,928.00 DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS: EUR 63,118,112.00 DIVIDEND ALLOCATED TO THE SHAREHOLDERS: EUR 34,641,518.00 CREDIT RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 28,476,594.00 THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.85 PER SHARE AMOUNTIN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPOINT MR. SERGE ROSINOER AS MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 6 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 100,000.00 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 75.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 20,000,000.00; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS; AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE AU... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; THIS AUTHORISATION IS GIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 14 JUN 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 7 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 120,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS OR PREMIUMS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR BY A COMBINATION OF THESE METHODS; THIS AUTHORISATION IS GIVEN FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE NECESSARY POWERS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 150,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL OR GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES; THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 600,000,000.00; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 150,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS CANCELLED, OF ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL OR GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES; THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 600,000,000.00; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD 26 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSAR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO ORDINARY SHARES OR GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES, IN CONSIDERATION FOR SECURITIES TENDERED IN A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY CONCERNING THE SHARES OF ANOTHER COMPANY, AND DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT; THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASE WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THIS ISSUING OF SHARES AND SECURITIES SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR150,000,000.00 ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, BY WAY OF ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE INCREASE SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE CEILING SET IN RESOLUTION 11, THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD 26 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AS ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY SAVING PLAN, WITH THE CANCELLATION OF THE PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT; THIS DELEGATION IS GIVEN A PERIOD OF 26 MONTHS AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 3,000,000.00; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD 26 MONTHS; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE TO BRING THE ARTICLES OF THE BY-LAWS INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE FRENCH FINANCIAL SECURITY ACT NO: 2005-842 OF 26 JUL 2005 FOR THE TRUST AND MODERNIZATION OF THE ECONOMY, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: 14 -OBLIGATION TO INFORM THE SHAREHOLDERS; 31- REGULATED AGREEMENTS; 39 - ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; 40 - EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; 41- SPECIAL MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL OR COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: CNP ASSURANCES, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/30/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F1876N318
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FO... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE OBSERVATIONS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND INTERNAL AUDIT PROCEDURES, THE BALANCE SHEET, THE ANNUAL AND THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS, THE GENERAL REPORT AND THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS; AND APPROVES THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 2005, AS PRESENTED, SHOWING A PROFIT OF: EUR 605,145,997.80 AND THE TRA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THESTATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, SHOWING A NET PROFIT GROUP SHARE OF EUR 952,300,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE EARNINGS FOR THE FY: EUR 605,145,997.80 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 426,394.30 DISTRIBUTABLE RESULT: EUR 605,572,392.10 AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: TO THE OPTIONAL RESERVES: EUR 340,778,000.00 AND RESOLVES TO WITHDRAW AS A DIVIDEND THE AMOUNT OF: EUR 264,793,426.82 AND TO POST THE BALANCE TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 965.28 THE GLOBAL AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE DIVIDEND WILL BE REDUCED BY THE AMOU... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-88 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RATIFY THE CO-OPTATION OF MR. ANDRE LAURENT MICHELSON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE IN 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ANDRE LAURENT MICHELSON AS THE MEMBEROF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A 5-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 550,000.00 TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 JUN 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 7, TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 130.00, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 1,802,258,926.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18-MONTH PERIOD ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO BRING THE ARTICLES OF THE BYLAWS INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT NO.2005-842 OF 26 JUL 2005 AND AMEND THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF THE BYLAWS: ARTICLE 26: BOARD MEETINGS, QUORUM AND MAJORITY; ARTICLE 30: AGREEMENTS CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ONE THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SUBMITTED TO AN AUTHORIZATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO BRING THE ARTICLES OF THE BYLAWS INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE 136 OF THE DECREE NO.67-236 OF 23 MAR 1967 AND WITH THE ACT NO.2005-842 OF 26 JUL 2005 AND AMEND THE ARTICLE 34 OF THE BYLAWS: MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DE GEOPHYSIQUE
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F43071103
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLO... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR S REPORT, AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE EARNINGS OF EUR 21,928,316.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE TO APPROPRIATE THE INCOME FOR THE FY AS FOLLOWS: LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 1,096,416.00; BALANCE EARNINGS: EUR 20,831,900.00; RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 20,831,900.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITOR S REPORT, AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FY AND SHOWING THE LOSS OF EUR 7,800,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS AND FINAL DISCHARGE TO MESSRS. ANDREW SHEINER AND PATRICK DE LA CHEVARDIERE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPOINT MR. DANIEL VALOT AS A DIRECTOR FOR 6 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 350,000.00 TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE MEETING ON 12 MAY 2005, TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE IN VIEW OF ADJUSTING THEIR PRICE AS PER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 200.00 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL ; MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUY BACKS: EUR 333,133,600.00, I.E. 1,665,668 SHARES AND DIVESTMENT OR CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION CANNOT EXCEED 5% OF ITS CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL AUDITOR S REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE L.225-38 AND FOLLOWINGS OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, WITH THE ISSUE OF SHARES AND SECURITIES, UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 34,000,000.00 AND THE AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 300,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; AND APPROVE THAT THE DELEGATION GIVEN TO IT AT THE PRESENT MEETING IN ORDER TO ISSUE SHARES AND TRANSFERABLE SECURITIES SHALL BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHIN THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE IN A PERIOD OF TAKE-OVER BID OR EXCHANG... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NECESSARY POWERS TO INCREASE THE CAPITALON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 34,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE CANCELLATION OF THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 300,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD ; THIS AUTHORIZAT1O SUPERSEDES ANY EARLIER AUTHORIZATION TO THE SAME EFFECT AND THE O... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD AND WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 10% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL TO SET THE ISSUE PRICE OF THE ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT OF CANCELLATION OF PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED AND THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 15 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DECIDE TO INCREASE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THE OF A CAPITAL INCREASE, FOR EACH OF THE ISSUES WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS, WITHIN THE LIMIT OF THE CEILINGS SET IN THE RESOLUTION NUMBER 9 AND 10, IN THE TERMS AND LIMITS DEFINED IN THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD AND SUPERSEDES GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 18 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALL POWERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 10,000,000.00. BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS OR PREMIUMS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD AND AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 17 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIO AND AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 18 AND THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLIS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WITH CANCELLATION OF THE PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT, IN FAVOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 1,500,000.00; THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES AND THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NECESSARY POWERS TO ISSUE SECURITIES GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY RE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 300,000,000.00 AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD AND SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 20 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AMEND THE CONDITIONS OF THE SUBORDINATED BONDS WHICH MAY BE CONVERTED INTO NEW SHARES OR REDEEMED IN NEW AND-OR EXISTING AND-OR CASH SHARES BONDS ISSUED BY YOUR COMPANY ON 04 NOV 2004 AND SUBMITTED TO A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO ON 27 SEP 2004 SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT AND A BROCHURE WHICH HAS RECEIVED THE VISA NO. 04-863 OF THE FRENCH FINANCIAL MARKET AUTHORITY ON 28 OCT 2004 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS TO EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED-COMPANIES, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT EITHER TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR TO PURCHASE EXISTING PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHALL EXCEED 5% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 38-MONTH PERIOD AND SUPERSEDE THE AUTH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, FOR FREE ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS EXISTING OR FUTURE SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 1% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 38-MONTH PERIOD ; AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24 PERIOD AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 26-MONTH PERIOD AND SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 22 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOM... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF A COPY OR AN EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THISMEETING IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH ALL FORMALITIES, FILINGS AND REGISTRATIONS PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, ZUERICH
MEETING DATE: 04/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H3698D419
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 301805 DUE TO ADDITIONAL OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING285614 INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE ADP CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE PARENT COMPANY S 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE GROUP S 2005 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE ACTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CHF 17,000,000 FROM CHF 623,876,083 TOCHF 606,876,083 BY CANCELING 34,000,000 SHARES WITH A PAR VALUE OF CHF 0.50 EACH, WHICH WERE REPURCHASED IN THE PERIOD FROM 09 MAY 2005 TO 16 MAR 2006 PURSUANT TO THE SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF 29 APR 2005; ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, ACCORDING TO THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS KPMG KLYNVELD PEAT MARWICK GOERDELER SA, OBLIGEES CLAIMS ARE FULLY COVERED EVEN AFTER THE SHARE CAPIT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE CANCELLATION AS PART OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM BY THE GENERALMEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF 29 APR 2005, 34,000,000 SHARES WERE REPURCHASED VIA A 2ND TRADING LINE ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE BETWEEN 09 MAY 2005 AND 16 MAR 2006; THE TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE WAS CHF 1,941,055,049, CORRESPONDING TO AN AVERAGE PURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE OF CHF 57.09 ROUNDED ; THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES REPURCHASED BY 16 MAR 2006 AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND ARTICLE 3 PARAGRAPH 1 TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, NEW VERSION THE FULLY PAID-IN SHARE CAPITAL AMOUNTS TO CHF 606,876,083 AND IT IS DIVIDED INTO 1, 213,752,166 FULLY PAID-IN REGISTERED SHARES WITH A PAR VALUE OF CHF 0.50 EACH | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF INCOME AND DIVIDENDS OF CHF 2 PER SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. WALTER KIELHOLZ AND MR. HANS-ULRICH DOERIG AS THE DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT MR. RICHARD THORNBURGH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | RATIFY KPMG KLYNVELD PEAT MARWICK GEORDELER SA AS THE AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | RATIFY BDO VISURA AS THE SPECIAL AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE CHF 3.4 MILLION REDUCTION IN POOL OF CAPITAL RESERVED FOR DONALDSON LUFKIN JENRETTE EMPLOYEE OPTIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: DEUTSCHE POSTBANK AG
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D1922R109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE ADOPTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE APPROVED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORTS FOR THE COMPANY AND THE GROUP, AND OF THE REPORT BY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROPRIATION OF NET RETAINED PROFIT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | ELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, DUESSELDORF AS THE AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | ELECT MR. JOERG ASMUSSEN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ELECT PROF. DR. EDGAR ERNST AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | ELECT PROF. DR. RALF KRUEGER AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT DR. HANS-DIETER PETRAM AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ELECT DR. BERND PFAFFENBACH AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT DR. KLAUS SCHLEDE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | ELECT DR. KLAUS ZUMWINKEL AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 71(1) NO. 7 OF THE AKTG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 71(1) NO. 8 OF THE AKTG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | CREATION OF A NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL II/ CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTROL/PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UMAG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
MEETING DATE: 05/03/2006 |
TICKER: DT SECURITY ID: 251566105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | THE APPROPRIATION OF NET INCOME. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 2 | THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 3 | THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 4 | THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL YEAR. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 5 | AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO PURCHASE AND USE ITS OWN SHARES INCLUDING USE WITH THE EXCLUSION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 6 | THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006 FOR CASH AND/OR NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 7 | APPROVAL OF THE SPLIT-OFF AND SHARE TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH T-SYSTEMS BUSINESS SERVICES GMBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 8 | THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH SCS PERSONALBERATUNG GMBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 9 | THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CASPAR TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 10 | THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH MELCHIOR TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 11 | THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH BALTHASAR TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 12 | APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH T-COM INNOVATIONSGESELLSCHAFT MBH. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 13 | THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 14 (2) AND (16) OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.1 | ELECT DR. THOMAS MIROW AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.2 | ELECT MS. I MATTHAUS-MAIER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.3 | ELECT DR. MATHIAS DOPFNER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.4 | ELECT DR. W VON SCHIMMELMANN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.5 | ELECT DR. H VON GRUNBERG AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14.6 | ELECT MR. BERNHARD WALTER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | None |
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ISSUER NAME: DNB NOR ASA
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: R1812S105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | AMEND THE ARTICLES TO SPECIFY THAT CONTROL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN ARE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | ELECT MESSRS. WENCHE AGERUP, NILS BASTIANSEN, JAN DYVI, TORIL EIDESVIK, HARBJOERN HANSSON, ELDBJOERG LOEWER, DAG OPEDAL, ARTHUR SLETTEBERG, TOVE STORROEDVANN, HANNE WIIG AND TOMAS LEIRE AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND 6 DEPUTY MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MESSRS. TROND MOHN, PER MOELLER AND BENEDICTE SCHILBRED AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ALLOCATION OF INCOME AND DIVIDENDS OF NOK 3.50 PER SHARE AND APPROVE GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOK 1,458 MILLION TO SUBSIDIARY VITAL FORSAKRING ASA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOK 450,000 FOR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONTROL COMMITTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF NOK 290,000 FOR CHAIRMAN, NOK 210,000 FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN AND NOK 180,000 FOR OTHER MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | GRANT AUTHORITY THE REPURCHASE OF UP TO 10% OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
MEETING DATE: 04/28/2006 |
TICKER: D SECURITY ID: 25746U109
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| 1.1 | ELECT PETER W. BROWN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.2 | ELECT RONALD J. CALISE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.3 | ELECT THOS. E. CAPPS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.4 | ELECT GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR. AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.5 | ELECT THOMAS F. FARRELL, II AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.6 | ELECT JOHN W. HARRIS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.7 | ELECT ROBERT S. JEPSON, JR. AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.8 | ELECT MARK J. KINGTON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.9 | ELECT BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT III AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.10 | ELECT RICHARD L. LEATHERWOOD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.11 | ELECT MARGARET A. MCKENNA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.12 | ELECT FRANK S. ROYAL AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.13 | ELECT S. DALLAS SIMMONS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 1.14 | ELECT DAVID A. WOLLARD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | Management | For | For |
| 3 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD | Shareholder | Against | Against |
| 4 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT | Shareholder | Against | Against |
| 5 | SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RETIREMENT BENEFITS | Shareholder | Against | Against |
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ISSUER NAME: DSM N V
MEETING DATE: 03/29/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: N5017D114
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 288492 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE VOTING STATUS OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS MAY APPLY. HOWEVER, DEPENDING ON THE SYSTEMS OF THE CUSTODIAN BANK(S). IF APPLIED, BLOCKING CONDITIONS WILL BE RELAXED AS THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD BETWEEN VOTE DEADLINE DATE AND ONE DAY FOLLOWING REGISTRATION DATE. FINALLY, VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. BLOCKING (IF APPLICABLE) IS APPLIED TO LATE VOTES BEGINNING ON RECEIPT DATE OF VOTE INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH THE DA... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ANNUAL REPORT, CHAIRMAN S LETTER AND OTHER IMPORTANT GENERAL MEETING AND COMPANY INFORMATION CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING THE LINKS DISPLAYED ON THIS PAGE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | OPENING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | THE MANAGING BOARD WILL COMMENT ON THE REPORT BY THE MANAGING BOARD IN DSM S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005 (SEE PP. 6 TO 59 OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005) IT WILL ALSO EXPLAIN DSM S APPROACH TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DUTCH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE; AFTER THE EXPLANATION THOSE PRESENT AT THE MEETING WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE REMARKS ABOUT THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005 AS WELL AS THE REPORT BY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD TO THE SHAREHOLDERS (INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005 ... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | THE SUPERVISORY BOARD APPROVED ON 8 FEBRUARY 2006 THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DRAWN UP BY THE MANAGING BOARD. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PUBLISHED ON 9 FEBRUARY 2006 AND ARE NOW SUBMITTED FOR ADOPTION BY THE GENERAL MEETING (SEE ARTICLE 31, SECTION 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE MANAGING BOARD IS PRESENTING TO THE GENERAL MEETING FOR APPROVAL THE PROPOSAL THAT THE DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY SHARE TO BE PAID FOR 2005 BE EUR 1.00 (SEE ARTICLE 32, SECTION 6 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION); AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.29 PER ORDINARY SHARE HAVING BEEN PAID IN AUGUST 2005, THE FINAL DIVIDEND THUS AMOUNTS TO EUR 0.71 PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | IT IS PROPOSED THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGING BOARD BE RELEASED FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF THEIR MANAGERIAL ACTIVITIES (SEE ARTICLE 31, SECTION 3, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | IT IS PROPOSED THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD BE RELEASED FROM LIABILITY IN RESPECT OF THEIR SUPERVISORY ROLE (SEE ARTICLE 31, SECTION 3, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION) | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | THE RESERVE POLICY IS UNCHANGED COMPARED WITH LAST YEAR. THE RESERVE POLICY IS CLOSELY LINKED TO THE DIVIDEND POLICY. EVERY YEAR THE MANAGING BOARD, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, DECIDES WHAT PART OF THE PROFITS IS TO BE APPROPRIATED TO THE RESERVES. THE PORTION OF THE PROFIT THEN REMAINING, AFTER DEDUCTION OF THE DIVIDEND ON CUMULATIVE PREFERENCE SHARES, IS AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE GENERAL MEETING. THE DIVIDEND THAT THE COMPANY PAYS ITS SHAREHOLDERS DEPENDS ON BUSINESS CONDITIONS, T... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | ACCORDING TO THE ROTATION SCHEDULE, MR C. VAN WOUDENBERG IS DUE TO RESIGN. MRVAN WOUDENBERG HAS PUT HIMSELF UP FOR REAPPOINTMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 24, SECTION 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD NOMINATES MR VAN WOUDENBERG FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF DSM ON THE BASIS OF HIS KNOWLEDGE GAINED DURING HIS CAREER IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, HIS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND HIS MANAGERIAL QUALITIES, WHICH HE HAS DEMONSTRATED DURING HIS YEARS A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | CURRENTLY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD CONSISTS OF SEVEN MEMBERS. MR M LLER WILL STEP DOWN AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2007 AS HE WILL BY THEN HAVE SERVED THE MAXIMUM TERM OF 12 YEARS ON THE SUPERVISORY BOARD. THE SUPERVISORY BOARD CONSIDERS IT DESIRABLE TO APPOINT A NEW SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 24, SECTION 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD NOMINATES MR T. DE SWAAN FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF DSM BECAUSE OF HIS MANAGERI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | TO FILL THE VACANCY ARISING FROM MR C. GOPPELSROEDER S RETIREMENT FROM THE MANAGING BOARD ON 1 APRIL 2006, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 17, SECTION 2, OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION THE SUPERVISORY BOARD NOMINATES MR N. H. GERARDU AS A MEMBER OF THE MANAGING BOARD. THE SUPERVISORY BOARD CONSIDERS MR GERARDU A SUITABLE CANDIDATE, GIVEN HIS INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE, HIS MANAGERIAL QUALITIES AND HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE LIFE SCIENCE AND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INDUSTRY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOMINATION OF... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | A PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MEETING TO EXTEND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE MANAGING BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE SHARES, WHICH INCLUDES THE GRANTING OF RIGHTS FOR THE TAKING UP OF SHARES AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 10 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO A DATE 18 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS GENERAL MEETING, ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS AUTHORIZATION OF THE MANAGING BOARD - AS REGARDS THE ISSUE OF ORDINARY SHARES - IS LIMITED TO A NUMBER OF SHARES WITH A FACE VALUE AMOUNTING TO 10% OF ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | A PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL MEETING TO EXTEND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE MANAGING BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE THE PREFERENTIAL RIGHT WHEN ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES, INCLUDING THE GRANTING OF RIGHTS FOR THE TAKING UP OF ORDINARY SHARES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 11 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO A DATE 18 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THIS GENERAL MEETING ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS AUTHORIZATION OF THE MANAGING BOARD IS LIMITED TO A NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES AMOUNTING TO ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | IT IS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE TO HAVE FLEXIBILITY WITH REGARD TO THE REPURCHASE OF OWN SHARES UP TO THE LEGALLY ALLOWED MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE ISSUED CAPITAL, FOR EXAMPLE, AMONGST OTHER THINGS, TO BE ABLE TO SERVICE SHARE OPTIONS GRANTED TO MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 13 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, THE COMPANY MAY ACQUIRE ITS OWN SHARES (OR DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS THEREOF) BY VIRTUE OF A RESOLUTION OF THE MANAGING BOARD, WHICH RESOLUTION IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SUPER... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | THE ISSUING OF SHARES, FOR INSTANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTION RIGHTS ANNUALLY GRANTED TO DSM S MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL, MAY LEAD TO DILUTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE FINANCIAL POSITION ALLOWS THIS AND THE POSSIBILITIES THEREFOR EXIST ON THE SHARE MARKET, THIS DISADVANTAGE FOR HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES SHALL BE OFFSET AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BY THE PURCHASING AND POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN ITS OWN CAPITAL. THE AUTHORIZATION TO REPU... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | THE PROPOSAL FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IS SUBMITTED BYTHE MANAGING BOARD AND HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE SUPERVISORY BOARD. THE REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IS THE INTENDED DEMATERIALISATION OF SHARES, WHEREBY ORDINARY SHARES ARE CONVERTED INTO REGISTERED SHARES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM OF THE SECURITIES BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER ACT WET GIRAAL EFFECTENVERKEER . IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO INCLUDE AN INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS IN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | ANY OTHER BUSINESS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | CLOSURE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: DYNASTY FINE WINES GROUP LTD
MEETING DATE: 05/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G2950W108
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIESAND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT THE RETIRING DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS | Management | For | Abstain |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT THE COMPANY S AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIXTHEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES OF HKD 0.10 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AND MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS AND OPTIONS INCLUDING BONDS, WARRANTS AND DEBENTURES CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES OF THE COMPANY DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AS AT THE DATE OF PASSING THIS RESOLUTION; OTHERWISE THAN PURSUANT TO I) A RIGHTS ISSUE; OR II) AN ISSUE OF SHARES... | Management | For | Abstain |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD TO REPURCHASE ISSUED SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF HKD 0.10 EACH ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE ON WHICH THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY MAY BE LISTED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION OF HONG KONG AND THE STOCK EXCHANGE THIS PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE RULES GOVERNING THE LISTING OF SECURITIES ON TH... | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 6 AND 7, TO EXTEND THE GENERALMANDATE GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 6 AS SPECIFIED, BY AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 7 AS SPECIFIED, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMOUNT OF SHARES SO REPURCHASED DOES NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMP... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AMEND THE EXISTING ARTICLES 66, 66(D), 68, 86(3), 86(5), 87(1) AND 87(2) OF THE COMPANY, AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: E.ON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT EON, DUESSELDORF
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D24909109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE ADOPTED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR ALONG WITH THE COMBINED REVIEW OF OPERATIONS FOR E.ON AG AND THE E.ON GROUP AND THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AS WELL AS THE PRESENTATION OF THE APPROVED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROPRIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET INCOME FROM THE 2005 FY AND THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 4,614,074,864 AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.75 PLUS A BONUS OF EUR 4.25 PER ENTITLED SHARE EX-DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE DATE: 05 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2005 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | DISCHARGE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2005 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO ACQUIRE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, ON OR BEFORE 04 NOV 2007 AND THE SHARES MAY BE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE AT A PRICE NEITHER MORE THAN 10% ABOVE NOR MORE THAN 20% BELOW THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, BY WAY OF A PUBLIC REPURCHASE OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS OR BY MEANS OF A PUBLIC OFFER FOR THE EXCHANGE OF LIQUID SHARES WHICH ARE ADMITTED TO TRADING ON AN ORGANIZED MARKET AT A PRICE NOT DIFFERING MORE THAN 20% ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENT ON DOMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES BETWEEN THE COMPANY E.ON ZWOELFTE VERWALTUNGS GMBH, EFFECTIVE UNTIL AT LEAST 31 DEC 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | CONSENT TO THE AGREEMENT ON DOMINATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES BETWEEN THE COMPANY E.ON DREIZEHNTE VERWALTUNGS GMBH, EFFECTIVE UNTIL AT LEAST 31 DEC 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | CHANGE OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE SHAREHOLDERS RIGHT TO SPEAK AND ASK QUESTIONS DUE TO THE INSERTION OF SECTION 131 PARAGRAPH 2 SENTENCE 2 GERMAN STOCK CORPORATION ACT AKTG THROUGH THE LAW ON CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT OF AVOIDANE UMAG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, DUESSELDORF | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: ESPRIT HOLDINGS LTD
MEETING DATE: 12/02/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G3122U129
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS OF THE GROUP FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 66 HONG KONG CENTS FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE A SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF 84 HONG KONG CENTS FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL YING LEE YUEN AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. THOMAS JOHANNES GROTE AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. RAYMOND OR CHING FAI AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS THE AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORSOF THE COMPANY TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, NOT EXCEEDING 10% OF THE TOTAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ANY SECURITIES WHICH CARRY A RIGHT TO SUBSCRIBE FOR OR PURCHASE SHARES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OR THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE NEXT AGM IS REQUIRED BY THE BYE-LAW... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AND MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS AND OPTIONS DURING AND AFTER THE RELEVANT PERIOD, NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE ON THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION PROVIDED THAT THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARES OF ANY CLASS SO ALLOTTED OR SO AGREED CONDITIONALLY OR UNCONDITIONALLY TO BE ALLOTTED PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLU... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 6 AND 7, TO EXTEND THE GENERALMANDATE GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH THE SHARES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 7, BY AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL REPURCHASED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 6, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMOUNT DOES NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE ON THE DATE OF PASSING THIS RESOLUTION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE THAT, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE LISTING COMMITTEE OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED TO REFRESH THE EXISTING LIMIT UNDER THE SHARE OPTION SCHEME ADOPTED ON 26 NOV 2001, PROVIDED THAT THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY TO BE ALLOTTED AND ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS UNDER THE SCHEME DOES NOT EXCEED 5% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARE CAPITAL IN ISSUE AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE W... | Management | For | Abstain |
| 12 | AMEND THE BYE-LAWS 66, 86(2), 87 AND 104 (2) OF THE COMPANY AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: FIMALAC SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/30/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F3534D120
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING, SHOWING NET EARNINGS GROUP SHARE OF EUR 57,632,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT, THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR 2005, SHOWING NET INCOME OF EUR 90,274,196.77 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-40 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: NET INCOME FOR THE FY : EUR 90,274,196.77 PRIOR RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 3,198,071.54 TOTAL: EUR 93,472,268.31 ALLOCATIONS: LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 46,079.88 STATUTORY DIVIDEND: EUR 8,251,245.42 COMPLEMENTARY DIVIDEND: EUR 38,630,83.83 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 46,544,112.18.THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.25 FOR EACH OF THE 37,505,661 SHARES, AND WILL ENTITLE TO ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO DECIDE THE TRANSFER EUR 53,240,716.01 FROM THE MERGER SURPLUS ACCOUNT TO THE RESERVES FOR OWNED SHARES ACCOUNT SO THAT THIS RESERVE WILL BE INCREASED TO THE SUM OF EUR 81,646,752.42 CORRESPONDING TO THE GROSS BOOK VALUE OF THE 2,762,131 FIMALAC SHARES, SELF-HELD BY THE COMPANY ON 31 DEC 2005 AFTER DEDUCTION OF THE 400,000 SHARES CANCELLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON 15 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERNARD MIRAT AS A DIRECTOR TILL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2007 TO DELIBERATE UPON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE LAST FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT MR. JEAN-CHARLES NAOURI AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. ETIENNE PFLIMLIN AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 110.00, MINIMUM SALE PRICE: EUR 55.00,MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 3,750,566 SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 4.40, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 412,562,260.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 18 MONTH PERIOD IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 JUN 2005 IN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR AN 18 MONTH PERIOD IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 JUN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO CHANGE THE COMPANY S CORPORATE NAME AND CONSEQUENTLY DECIDES TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF THE BYLAWS AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 3 (CORPORATE NAME): THE CORPORATE NAME IS: FINANCIERE MARCDE LACHARRIERE FIMALAC | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN NUMBERING OF RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: FLUXX AG, KIEL
MEETING DATE: 05/17/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D2692N104
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FY WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY: SUSAT + PARTNER OHG, HAMBURG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RESOLUTION ON THE CONVERSION OF THE BEARER SHARES TO REGISTERED SHARES AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE COMPANY S BEARER SHARES SHALL BE CONVERTED TO REGISTERED SHARES AT A RATIO OF 1:1 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE STOCK OPTIONS, THE CREATION OF FURTHERCONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO GRANT STOCK OPTIONS FOR UP TO 500,000 SHARES TO EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVES OF THE COMPANY AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES DURING THE NEXT 5 YEARS; THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL WILL BE INCREASED ACCORDINGLY BY UP TO EUR 500,000, INSOFAR AS STOCK OPTIONS ARE EXERCISED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON THE REVOCATION OF AN AUTHORIZATION, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS, AND THE RELATED CONTINGENT CAPITAL 2005/I, SHALL BE REVOKED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS, THE CREATION OF FURTHER CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS OF UP TO EUR 100,000,000 ON OR BEFORE 30 APR 2011; SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS; THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED ACCORDINGLY BY UP TO EUR 6,000,000, INSOFAR AS CONVERSION RIGHTS ARE EXERCISED CONTING... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RESOLUTION ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; TO COUNTERACT DILUTION, THE CONTINGENT CAPITAL 2004/I SHALL BE INCREASED TO EUR 57,136 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RESOLUTION ON THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDINGAMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; THE AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE EXTENDED TO 16 MAY 2011, AND INCREASED TO AN AMOUNT OF EUR 7,261,353 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY UMAG ; THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT THE TIME GRANTED TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR QUESTIONS AND REMARKS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: FRANCE TELECOM SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 04/21/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F4113C103
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 295450 DUE TO CHANGE IN NUMBER OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON THE COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE F... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005, WHICH INCLUDE THE BALANCE SHEET, THE INCOME STATEMENT AND THE NOTES, AS WELL AS THE TRANSACTIONS REFLECTED IN THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIZED IN THE REPORTS; TO DETERMINE THE PROFIT FOR THIS FY AT EUR 5,511,142,538.48; GRANT FINAL DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS THE REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005, WHICH INCLUDE THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND THE INCOME STATEMENT AS WELL AS THE NOTES AND THE TRANSACTIONS REFLECTED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUMMARIZED IN THE REPORTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS ON THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVE TO DECIDE, WITH RESPECT TO THE FY EARNINGS OF EUR 5,511,142,538.48, TO ALLOCATE EUR 273,959,612.82 TO THE LEGAL RESERVE, WHICH WILL RAISE THE AMOUNT OF THIS RESERVE TO EUR 1,041,223,918.80; ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME FOR THE FY, AFTER ALLOCATION TO THE LEGAL RESERVE AND CONSIDERING CARRY FORWARD RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT OF EUR 4,624,606,242.44 A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS CONCERNING THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVE TO TERMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, FOR THE UNUSED PORTION, THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY RESOLUTION 19 IN THE COMBINED GENERAL MEETING OF 22 APR 2005, TO PURCHASE THE COMPANY S SHARES; AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO BUY ITS OWN SHARES UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% CENT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL EXISTING ON THE DAY OF THIS GENERAL MEETING, UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: THE MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 40.00 PER SHARE; CONSEQUENTLY, THE MAXIM... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 15 OF THE COMPANY S BY-LAWS - BOARD DECISIONS, IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE NEW PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE L. 225-37 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AS AMENDED BY LAW NUMBER 2005-842 OF 26 JUL 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 21 OF THE COMPANY S BY-LAWS - SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS, IN ORDER TO BRING IT INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE NEW PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES L. 225-96 AND L. 225-98 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AS AMENDED BY LAW NUMBER 2005-842 OF 26 JUL 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO TERMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, FOR THE UNUSED PORTION, THE DELEGATION GRANTED BY RESOLUTION 31 OF THE COMBINED GENERAL MEETING ON 22 APR 2005; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE THE COMPANY S ORDINARY SHARES WHICH MAY BE SUBSCRIBED EITHER IN CASH OR BY OFFSETTING OF DEBTS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; APPROVE TO WAIVE THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS TO THESE ORDINARY SHARES AND TO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSCRIBE THEM TO HOLDERS OF STOCK OPTI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO TERMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, FOR THE UNUSED PORTION, THE DELEGATION GRANTED BY RESOLUTION 32 OF THE COMBINED GENERAL MEETING ON 22 APR 2005; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROCEEDING WITH THE ISSUANCE AND FREE ALLOCATION OF OPTION-BASED LIQUIDITY INSTRUMENTS ILO COMPRISED OF BONDS EXERCISABLE FOR CASH; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; AND/OR FOR EXISTING ORDINARY SHARES AND/OR TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMPANY AND FOR WHICH THE COMPANY S SHARES SHALL BE FULLY PAID-UP, ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO TERMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, FOR THE UNUSED PORTION, THE DELEGATION GRANTED BY RESOLUTION 36 OF THE COMBINED GENERAL MEETING ON 22 APR 2005; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, AT ITS DISCRETION, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY S ORDINARY SHARES EXISTING OR TO BE ISSUED, RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE FRANCE TELECOM GROUP CORPORATE SAVINGS PL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE TO TERMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, FOR THE UNUSED PORTION, THE DELEGATION GRANTED BY RESOLUTION 37 OF THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING ON 22 APR 2005; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CANCEL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY PERIODS OF 24 MONTHS, ALL OR PART OF THE FRANCE TELECOM ORDINARY SHARES ACQUIRED AS PART OF THE SHARE PURCHASE PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED IN THE RESOLUTION O.5, OR AS PART OF SHARE PURCHASE PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED SUBSEQUE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE L. 225-197-1 ET SEQ. OFTHE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, TO PROCEED TO THE ALLOCATION, FREE OF CHARGE, OF ORDINARY SHARES, RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES AND THE BOARD MEMBERS AS DEFINED BY ARTICLE L.225-197-1 II PART 1 , OR CERTAIN OF THEM, OF THE COMPANY OR OF RELATED COMPANIES OR GROUPS AS DEFINED BY ARTICLE L. 225-197-2 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 38 MONTHS ; THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES GRANTED FREE OF CHARG... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: FUGRO NV (FORMERLY FUGRO-MCCLELLAND NV)
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: N3385Q197
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | OPENING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE YEAR 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | ADOPT THE 2005 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | GRANT DISCHARGE THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR ITS MANAGEMENT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | GRANT DISCHARGE THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR ITS SUPERVISION | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | ADOPT THE RESERVES AND DIVIDEND POLICY | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE 2005 PROFIT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 9 | APPOINT KPMG ACCOUNTANTS AS THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT MR. F.H. SCHREVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | RE-APPOINT MR. TH. B. SMITH AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 12 | APPOINT MR. G-J. KRAMER AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 13 | APPOINT MR. P. VAN RIEL AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | APPOINT MR. A. STEENBAKKER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TO REPURCHASE CERTIFICATES OF SHARES IN THECOMPANY | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT TO ISSUE SHARES AND TO EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 17 | ANY OTHER BUSINESS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 18 | CLOSING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: GALLAHER GROUP PLC, LONDON
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G3708C105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE AUDITORS REPORT THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 22.9 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 PAYABLE ON 23 MAY 2006 TO SHAREHOLDERS ON THE REGISTER AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 17 MAR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT CONTAINED IN THE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN GILDERSLEEVE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT SIR GRAHAM HEARNE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. RONNIE BELL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. MARK ROLFE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2006, AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 347C OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE SECTION 347A OF THE ACT , UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 50,000 PER ANNUM; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE GALLAHER LIMITED, A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 347D OF THE ACT, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE SECTION 347A OF THE ACT , UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 50,000 PER ANNUM; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE AUSTRIA TABAK GMBH & CO. KG, BEING A SUBSIDIARY UNDERTAKING OF THE COMPANY WHICH IS INCORPORATED OUTSIDE GREAT BRITAIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 347E OF THE ACT, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE SECTION 347A OF THE ACT , UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 50,000 PER ANNUM; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, GENERALLY AND WITHOUT CONDITIONS, UNDER SECTION 80 OF THE ACT TO ALLOT SHARES, AND THE RIGHTS TO SHARES WHICH ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 80 AS RELEVANT SECURITIES , UP TO TOTAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 21,867,530 OR 218,675,300; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 ; AND THE BOARD CAN MAKE OFFERS, AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS, WHICH WOULD, OR MIGHT NEED RELEVANT SECURITIES TO BE ALLOTTED AFTER THIS PERIOD | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD UNDER AUTHORITY GIVEN BY RESOLUTION 12 AND/OR WHERE AN ALLOTMENT CONSTITUTES AN ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY VIRTUE OF SECTION 94(3A) OF THE ACT, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES, ENTIRELY PAID FOR IN CASH, FREE OF THE RESTRICTION IN SECTION 89(1) OF THE ACT, THE TOTAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EQUITY SECURITIES WHICH CAN BE ALLOTTED UNDER THIS POWER IS GBP 3,280,130 OR 32,801,300; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 ; TO... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE ACT OFUP TO 65,602,600 ORDINARY SHARES OF 10 PENCE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 10 PENCE AND AMOUNT EQUAL TO 105% ABOVE THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, FOR THE 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRECEDING THE DATE OF PURCHASE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM TO BE HELD IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 ; THE COMPA... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: GESTEVISION TELECINCO S.A.
MEETING DATE: 04/05/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: E56793107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 06 APR 2006.YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, BALANCE SHEET, PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT AND NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS, THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE BOTH GESTEVISION TELECOMS COMPANY, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP, AS WELL AS THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT AND ALL THE FOREGOING WITH REFERENCE TO THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE APPLICATION OF 2005 PROFITS | Management | For | For |
| 4 | APPROVE THE COMPANY MANAGEMENT DURING THE YEAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPROVE TO FIX YEARLY REMUNERATION LIMIT TO THE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPROVE TO DISTRIBUTE THE COMPANY SHARES TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE COMPANY, AS PART OF THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | Abstain |
| 7 | APPROVE TO FIX THE REMUNERATION SYSTEM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES | Management | For | Against |
| 8 | GRANT THE DERIVATIVE ACQUISITIVE OF OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR VIA SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 75 AND OTHER RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE SPANISH LIMITED COMPANIES ACT, LEY DE SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS, RENDERING VOID PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THIS POINT AND INCLUDING POWER TO ALLOCATE THE BROUGHT BACK SHARES TO REMUNERATION PROGRAMS | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPOINT THE AUDITORS FOR BOTH GESTEVISION TELECOMS COMPANY, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP | Management | For | For |
| 10 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE, DELIVER, CONSTRUE, RECTIFY AND PUT INTO EFFECT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED, WITH AUTHORITY TO DEPUTY THE POWERS GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE MEETING | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: GFK AG, NUERNBERG
MEETING DATE: 06/29/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D2823H109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FY WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 50,015,972.32 AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.33 PER NO-PAR SHARE EUR 38,450,233.96 SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD EX-DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE DATE: 30 JUN 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY: KPMG DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT AG, NUREMBERG | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | ELECTIONS TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: MR. HAJO REISENBECK, DR. CHRISTOPH ACHENBACH, DR. WOLFGANG BERNDT, MR. STEFAN PFANDER AND MR. JURGEN SCHREIBER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON THE CREATION OF A CONTINGENT CAPITAL II; THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 3,400,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 780,000 SHARES, INSOFAR AS STOCK OPTIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE 2004 STOCK OPTION PLAN ARE EXERCISED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES; THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 5% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 10% IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER, ON OR BEFORE 28 DEC 2007; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO SELL THE SHARES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR TO OFFER THEM TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS, TO DIS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVAL OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY GPI KOM-MUNIKATIONSFORSCHUNG GESELLSCHAFT FUER PHARMA-INFORMATIONSSYSTEME MBH GPI KOMMUNIKATIONSFORSCHUNG GESELLSCHAFT FUER PHARMA-INFORMATIONSSYSTEME MBH SHALL TRANSFER ITS ENTIRE ASSETS TO THE COMPANY WITH RETROSPECTIVE EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY AND THE MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO SET ASIDE RESOLUTIONS UMAG AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 17(3), REGARDING SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS BEING CONVENED AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDER DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE MEETING; SECTION 18, REGARDING THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING BEING THE 7 DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE AND REGISTRATION INCLUDING PROOF OF SHAREHOLDING AS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY AND THE MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO SET ASIDE RESOLUTIONS UMAG AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 19(2)2, REGARDING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING BEING AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT THE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AT SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: GLAXOSMITHKLINE
MEETING DATE: 05/17/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G3910J112
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT DR. MONCEF SLAOUI AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. TOM DE SWAAN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. LARRY CULP AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT SIR. CRISPIN DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT DR. RONALDO SCHMITZ AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSCOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS TO THE COMPANY UNTIL THE END OF THE NEXT MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH 347C OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 50,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM IN 2007 OR 16 NOV 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL SUBSTITUTING AUTHORITIES, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80 OF THE ACT UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 485,201,557; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE COMPANY S AGM IN 2007 OR 16 NOV 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 12 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE ACT, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON DIRECTORS BY RESOLUTION 11 AND /OR WHERE SUCH ALLOTMENT CONSTITUTES AN ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY VIRTUE OF SECTION 94(3A)OF THE ACT, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY... | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 166 OF THE ACT, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO 582,241,869 ORDINARY SHARES OF 25P EACH, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 25P AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2007 OR ON 16 NOV 2007 ; THE COMPANY, BEFORE THE EXPI... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: GLOBAL BIO-CHEM TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
MEETING DATE: 05/22/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G3919S105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. LIU XIAOMING AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. XU ZHOUWEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. LEE YUEN KWONG AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. CHAN MAN HON, ERIC AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AMEND ARTICLES 4, 72, 105(VII), 108(A), 111, 112, 114, 124 OF THE ARTICLES OFTHE ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AS PRESCRIBED | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AND MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS AND OPTIONS, INCLUDING WARRANTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES IN THE COMPANY DURING AND AFTER THE RELEVANT PERIOD, NOT EXCEEDING THE AGGREGATE OF A) 20% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY; PLUS B) THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARE CAPITAL REPURCHASED UP TO 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL , OTHERWISE... | Management | For | Abstain |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND WARRANTS WARRANTS DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED STOCK EXCHANGE OR ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE ON WHICH THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY HAVE BEEN OR MAY BE LISTED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION SFC UNDER THE HONG KONG CODE ON SHARE PURCHASES AND THE COMPANIES LAW AS PRESCRIBED FOR SUCH PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGU... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE, CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 6 AND 7, TO ADD THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 7, TO THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY THAT MAY BE ALLOTTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 6 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: GROUPE DANONE, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F12033134
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN THE MEETING DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS, AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE EARNINGS FOR THE FY 2005 AMOUNT TO EUR 809,932,308.20 RETAINED EARNINGS FOR THE FY AMOUNT TO EUR 1,360,276,241.26 AN AVAILABLE AMOUNT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF EUR 2,170,208,549.46 TO BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: DIVIDEND: EUR 449,199,823.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,721,008,726.46 THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.70 PER SHARE, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE PROVIDED BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE, THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID ON 10 MAY 2006 THE AMOUNT OF THE DIVIDEND O... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLES L-225-38 ET SEQUENCE OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. RICHARD GOBLET D ALVIELLA AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHRISTIAN LAUBIE AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN LAURENT AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. HAKAN MOGREN AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BENOIT POTIER AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 22 APR 2005, TO SELL, KEEP OR TRANSFER THE COMPANY SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, PURSUANT TO A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 120.00; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 18,000,000 SHARES; AND TOTAL FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACK: EUR 2,16,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 22 APR 2005, TO PROCEED, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, WITH ISSUING ORDINARY BONDS OR SIMILAR FIXED-TERM OR UNFIXED-TERM SUBORDINATED SECURITIES, OF MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 4,000,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 5 YEARS ; AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 22 APR 2005, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES, NOT EXCEEDING A NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 3,000,000.00, GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY ORDINARY SHARES IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY, WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY S SAVINGS PLAN AND COMPANIES IN WHICH GROUPE DANONE, HOLDS AT LEAST 10% OF THE CAPITAL OR THE VOTING RIGHTS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR AN EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING TO ACCOMPLISH ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN THE NUMBERING OF THE RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: GYRUS GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/02/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4211P104
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT MR. S.J.B. SHAW AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. M.F. GARNER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WHO ARE APPROACHING A 9 YEAR TENURE | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT MR. C. GOODSON-WICKES AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD GOVERNANCE FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WHO ARE APPROACHING A NINE YEAR TENURE | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT MR. B.L. STEER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST PRACTICE | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT MR. C.W. CUMMINGS AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST PRACTICE | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF B.L. STEER S CONTRACT OF SERVICE FROM 31 JUL 2007 TO31 DEC 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE ITS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES AND FORTHE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 AS AMENDED THE ACT , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80(2) OF THE ACT UP TO AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 487,192; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 01 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 10 AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 10, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH AN OFFER OR ISSUE TO HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES; B) THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: HBOS PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4364D106
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVE THE REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REPORT ON REMUNERATION POLICY AND PRACTICE | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 24.35 PENCE PER SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. PETER CUMMINGS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MS. KAREN JONES AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE- ELECT MR. ANDY HORNBY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE- ELECT MR. PHIL HODKINSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE- ELECT SIR RONALD GARRICK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE- ELECT MS. COLINE MCCONVILLE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED PREFERENCE SHARE CAPITAL TO GBP 4,685,000,000, EUR 3,000,000,000, USD 5,000,000,000, AUS 1,000,000,000 AND CAN 1,000,000,000 BY THE CREATION OF PREFERENCE SHARES | Management | For | Abstain |
| 12 | APPROVE THE ISSUE OF ORDINARY SHARES WITH PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 319,304,642 ISSUE OF PREFERENCE SHARES WITH PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS UP TO GBP 3,126,852,845, EUD 3,000,000,000, USD 4,498,500,000 AUS 1,000,000,000 AND CAN 1,000,000 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUE OF EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 47,895,696 | Management | For | For |
| 14 | APPROVE TO AUTHORIZE GBP 383,103,366 OF ORDINARY SHARES FOR MARKET PURCHASE | Management | For | For |
| 15 | APPROVE THE EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATION DONATIONS AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 100,000 | Management | For | For |
| 16 | APPROVE AND ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HBOS PLC EXTENDED SHORT TERM INCENTIVE PLAN | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AMEND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING RIGHTS OF PREFERENCE SHARES, BOARD COMPOSITION, DIVIDEND PAYMENTS AND THE DIRECTORS IDEMNITIES | Management | For | Abstain |
| 18 | AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 19 | APPROVE FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING PREFERENCE SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORP LTD
MEETING DATE: 07/15/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Y37246157
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE AUDITED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT FOR THE FYE 31 MAR 2005, THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT THAT DATE AND THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE DIVIDEND ON EQUITY SHARES | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT MR. D. N. GHOSH AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT DR. RAM S. TARNEJA AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT MR. SHIRISH B. PATEL AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPOINT MESSRS S. B. BILLLMORLA & CO., CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AS THE AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM, ON A REMUNERATION OF G INR 35,00,000 PLUS APPLICABLE SERVICE TAX AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT OF THE CORPORATION ACCOUNTS AT THE HEAD OFFICE AS WELL AS AT ALL BRANCH OFFICES OF THE CORPORATION IN INDIA | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT MESSRS. PANNELL KERR FORSTER, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 228 OR THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, AS THE BRANCH AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE CORPORATION S BRANCH OFFICE AT DUBAI, UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM, ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ON SUCH REMUNERATION AS MAY BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, DEPENDING UPON THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF THEIR WORK | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT MR. K. M. MISTRY AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 198, 269 READ WITH SCHEDULE XII, 309, 311 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH EFFECT FROM 14 NOV 2005, UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING REMUNERATION AS SPECIFIED WHICH AGREEMENT IS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY APPROVED AND SANCTIONED WITH AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CO... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT MR. L. DEEPAK S. PAREKH AS THE MANAGING DIRECTOR THE CORPORATION DESIGNATED AS THE CHAIRMAN , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 198, 269 READ WITH SCHEDULE XIII, 309, 311 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS WITH EFFECT FROM 01 MAR UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING REMUNERATION AS SPECIFIED, WHICH AGREEMENT IS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY APPROVED AND SANCTIONED WITH AUTHORITY TO THE ... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 293(L) D OFTHE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, TO BORROW FROM TIME TO TIME SUCH SUM OR SUMS OF MONEY AS THEY MAY DEEM NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION, NOTWITHSTANDING THAT THE MONIES TO BE BORROWED TOGETHER WITH THE MONIES ALREADY BORROWED BY THE CORPORATION APART FROM TEMPORARY LOANS OBTAINED FROM THE CORPORATION S BANKERS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS AND REMAINING OUTSTANDING AT MY POINT OF TIME WILL EX... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD WHICH TERM SHALL BE DEEMED TO INCLUDETHE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 81(1A) AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, INCLUDING RELEVANT CIRCULARS AND NOTIFICATIONS ISSUED BY THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA RBI , THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF SEBI (EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION SCHEME AND EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE SCHEME) GUIDELINES, 1999, AS AMENDED, SEBI ESOP GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4634U169
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND OF THE AUDITOR FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. BORONESS DUNN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. M.F. GEOGHEGAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. S.K. GREEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT SIR. MARK MOODY-STUART AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. S.M. ROBERTSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. H.SOHMEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT SIR. BRIAN WILLIAMSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC, AS THE AUDITOR AT REMUNERATION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE GROUP AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO AND FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80 UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 100,000 AND EUR 100,000 IN EACH SUCH CASE IN THE FORM OF 100,000,000 NON-CUMULATIVE PREFERENCE SHARES AND USD USD85,500 IN THE FORM OF 8,550,000 NON-CUMULATIVE PREFERENCE SHARES AND USD1,137,200,000 IN THE FORM OF ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH ORDINARY SHARES PROVIDED THAT THIS AUTHORITY SHALL BE LIMITED SO... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT : A) SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 5, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 ; AND B) TO ALLOT ANY OTHER EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 WHICH ARE HELD BY THE COMPANY IN TREASURY, DIS-APPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 ; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT EQUITY... | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 1,137,200,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF USD 0.50 AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS OR 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE CLOSING PRICES OF ORDINARY SHARES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BU... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE EACH OF THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OTHER THAN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR , PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 104.1 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 2006, TO RECEIVE GBP 65,000 PER ANNUM BY WAY OF FEES FOR THEIR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR AND NO SUCH FEE SHALL BE PAYABLE TO ANY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: HYPO REAL ESTATE HOLDING AG, MUENCHEN
MEETING DATE: 05/08/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D3449E108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FY WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 248,253,263.99 AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 1 PER NO-PAR SHARE EUR 113,500,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE OTHER REVENUE RESERVES, EUR 681,088.99 SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD, EX-DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE DATE: 09 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 201,108,261 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 67,036,087 NEW BEARER NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 07 MAY 2011; SHAREHOLDERS SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR A CAPITAL INCREASE OF UP TO 10% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH IF THE NEW SHARES ARE ISSUED AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR MARKET PRICE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE: THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 20% IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER, ON OR BEFORE 08 NOV 2007; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR AN OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS IF THE SHARES ARE SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW T... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD SHALL RECEIVE A FIXED ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 70,000; THE CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE EUR 175,000, THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN EUR 105,000, MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 10,000, THE CHAIRMAN OF THIS COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE EUR 20,000; MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 20,000, THE CHAIRMAN OF THIS COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE EUR 40,000; AND AMEND THE ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN RESPECT OF THE USE OF ELECTRONIC MEANS OF COMMUNICATION FOR THE ISSUE OF PROXY-VOTING INSTRUCTIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT KPMG DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT AG, BERLIN AND FRANKFURT AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: INBEV SA, BRUXELLES
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: B5096U121
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE ACCOUNTING YE ON 31 DEC 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT BY THE STATUTORY AUDITOR ON THE ACCOUNTING YE ON 31 DEC 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | APPROVE THE COMMUNICATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACCOUNTS RELATING TO THEACCOUNTING YE 31 DEC 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING YE ON 31DEC 2005, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING ALLOCATION OF THE RESULT: PROFIT OF THE ACCOUNTING YEAR: EUR 399,084,600.02; PROFIT CARRIED FORWARD FROM THE PRECEDING ACCOUNTING YEAR: EUR 444,883,988.36; RESULT TO BE ALLOCATED: EUR 843,768,588.38; DEDUCTION FOR THE UNAVAILABLE RESERVE: EUR 13,699,463.23; GROSS DIVIDEND FOR THE SHARES: EUR 291,819,210.72; BALANCE OF CARRIED FORWARD PROFIT: EUR 538,249,914.43 I.E. A GROSS DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.48 PER SH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE ACCOUNTING YE ON 31DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES DURING THE ACCOUNTING YE ON 31DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE END OF THE MANDATE AS DIRECTOR OF MR. PIERRE JEAN EVERAERT AFTER HIS SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AS WELL AS THE RESIGNATION AS DIRECTOR OF MR. REMMERT LAAN AFTER THIS SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; AND THE FACT THAT THE BOARD WILL CONTINUE WITH THE 12 DIRECTORS WITH THEIR CURRENT NOMINATIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CARLOS BRITO AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 23 OF THE BY-LAWS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE, ACCORDING TO THE EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION POLICY AS SPECIFIED: A) THE GRANTING OF EXISTING INBEV SHARES TO THE EXECUTIVES UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 450,000 SHARES, BASED ON THE CLOSING STOCK PRICE OF THE INBEV SHARE ON 26 APR 2006; B) THE GRANTING OF MATCHING OPTIONS ON EXISTING INBEV SHARES TO THE EXECUTIVES UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 1,036,000 OPTIONS; THE EXERCISE PRICE OF OPTIONS WILL BE SET AT THE CLOSING STOCK PRICE OF THE INBEV SHARE ON 26 APR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUANCE OF 1,500,000 SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 583 OF THE COMPANIES CODE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 13 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REPORT BY THE STATUTORY AUDITOR WITH REGARD TO THE CANCELLATION OF THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHT IN FAVOR OF ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC PERSONS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES 596 AND 598 OF THE COMPANIES CODE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | APPROVE TO CANCEL THE PRE-EMPTION RIGHT WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION & NOMINATING COMMITTEE, AND ACCESSORILY, IN FAVOR OF ALL CURRENT DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE TO ISSUE 1,500,000 SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AND DETERMINE THE ISSUANCE ANDEXERCISE CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, UNDER THE CONDITION ANDTO THE EXTENT OF THE EXERCISE OF THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AND ALLOCATION OF THE SHARE PREMIUM TO AN ACCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE COMPENSATION & NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF THE RECIPIENTS AND THE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS WHICH THEY ARE OFFERED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE 2 DIRECTORS ACTING JOINTLY TO HAVE ESTABLISHED IN A DEED THE EXERCISE OF THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AND THE CORRESPONDING INCREASE OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, THE NUMBER OF NEW SHARES ISSUED, THE ALTERATION OF THE BYLAWS AS A CONSEQUENCE THEREOF, THE SHARE PREMIUMS AND THE ALLOCATION OF THESE PREMIUMS TO AN ACCOUNT NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION, AS WELL AS TO CO-ORDINATE THE TEXT OF THE BYLAWS AND TO FILE SUCH CO-ORDINATED TEXT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COMMERCIAL COURT OF BRUSSELS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | MODIFY THE CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OUTSTANDING SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS FOR SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS ISSUED BETWEEN JUN 1999 AND SEP 2001 BY REPLACING CLAUSE A.5 OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | MODIFY THE CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OUTSTANDING SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS ISSUED BETWEEN DEC 2001 AND APR 2005 BY REPLACING CLAUSE A.5 OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AMEND ARTICLE 5 OF THE BYLAWS BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL INDENT AT THE END AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AMEND ARTICLE 10 OF THE BYLAWS AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AMEND ARTICLE 23 OF THE BYLAWS AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AMEND ARTICLE 28 OF THE BYLAWS AS PRESCRIBED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF 18MONTHS AS FROM 25 APR 2006 TO PURCHASE THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES AS SUCH AUTHORIZATION AND THE PARAMETERS THEREOF ARE REFLECTED IN ARTICLE 10.1 OF THE BYLAWS; AND AMEND ARTICLE 10.2 OF THE BYLAWS ACCORDINGLY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO MR. BENOIT LOORE, GENERAL COUNSEL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, WITH RIGHT OF SUBSTITUTION, FOR THE RESTATEMENT OF THE BYLAWS AS A RESULT OF THE AMENDMENTS REFERRED TO ABOVE , FOR THE SIGNING OF SUCH RESTATED VERSION AND ITS FILLING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COMMERCIAL COURT OF BRUSSELS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: INFORMA PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/16/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4771A117
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORTS AND THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 6.0P PER SHARE ON THE ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. JOHN DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID GILBERTSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80(2) OF THE ACT , UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 14,059,041; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 OR 15 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY AND SUCH AUTHORITY TO BE IS SUBSTATION FOR ANY A... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 8 AS SPECIFIED , PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94(2) OF THE ACT OF THE COMPANY FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER 8 AND TO SELL RELEVANT SHARES SECTION 94 OF THE ACT HELD BY THE COMPANY AS TREASURY SHARES FOR CASH, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BY DELETING PARAGRAPH (A) OFARTICLE 72(3)(A)(III) | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THEACT , TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO 42,177,123, ORDINARY SHARES OF 10P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 10P PER ORDINARY SHARE AND AM AMOUNT EQUAL TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR AN ORDINARY SHARE OF THE COMPANY AS DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE FOR THE FIVE BUSINESS DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DAY ON WHICH THE ORDINARY SHARE IS PURCHAS... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LTD
MEETING DATE: 06/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Y4082C133
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAR 2006 AND THE PROFIT AND LOSSACCOUNT FOR THE YE ON THAT DATE AND THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND AND A SILVER JUBILEE SPECIAL DIVIDEND FOR THE FYE 31MAR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT DR. OMKAR GOSWAMI AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. SRIDAR A. IYENGAR AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT MR. SRINATH BATNI AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-APPOINT MS. RAMA BIJAPURKAR AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | APPROVE NOT TO FILL THE VACANCY, FOR THE TIME BEING, CAUSED BUT HE RETIREMENTOF SEN. LARRY PRESSLER, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT MESSRS. BSR & COMPANY, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY, UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THIS AGM TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM ON SUCH REMUNERATION AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE AUDITORS, WHICH REMUNERATION WILL BE PAID ON A PROGRESSIVE BILLING BASIS TO BE AGREED BETWEEN THE AUDITORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. DAVID L. BOYLES, WHO WAS APPOINTED AS AN ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE DATE OF THE AGM, PURSUANT TO SECTION 260 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 AND ARTICLE 114 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND IN RESPECT OF WHOM THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM A MEMBER UNDER SECTION 257 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, PROPOSING HIS CANDIDATURE, AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPOINT MR. JEFFREY LEHMAN, WHO WAS APPOINTED AS AN ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE DATE OF THE AGM, PURSUANT TO SECTION 260 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 AND ARTICLE 114 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND IN RESPECT OF WHOM THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM A MEMBER UNDER SECTION 257 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, PROPOSING HIS CANDIDATURE, AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, LIABLE TO RETIRE BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 198, 309, 310 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, READ WITH SCHEDULE OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 INCLUDING ANY STATUTORY MODIFICATIONS OR RE-ENACTMENT THEREOF, FOR THE TIME BEING IN FORCE , THE PAYMENT OF THE REVISED REMUNERATION TO MR. S.D. SHIBULAL, WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JAN 2006 TILL THE EXPIRY OF THE PRESENT TERM OF THE OFFICE | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 198, 309, 310 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, READ WITH SCHEDULE OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 INCLUDING ANY STATUTORY MODIFICATIONS OR RE-ENACTMENT THEREOF, FOR THE TIME BEING IN FORCE , THE PAYMENT OF THE REVISED REMUNERATION TO MR. T.V. MOHANDAS PAI, WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR AND MR. SRINATH BATNI, WHOLE-TIME DIRECTOR WITH EFFECT FROM 01 APR 2006 TILL THE EXPIRY OF THE PRESENT TERM OF THE OFFICE | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 16 AND SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956, THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BE AND IT IS HEREBY INCREASED FROM INR 150,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 30,00,00,000 EQUITY SHARES OF INR 5 EACH TO INR 300,00,00,000 DIVIDED INTO 60,00,00,000 EQUITY SHAVES OF INR 5 AND CONSEQUENTLY AMEND THE EXISTING CLAUSE V OF THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY, AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 14 | AMEND, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 31 AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956 THE ARTICLE 3 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Abstain |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUBJECT TO THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA AND SUCH APPROVALS AS MAY BE REQUIRED AT THIS REGARD, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CAPITALIZATION OF SUCH SUM STANDING TO THE CREDIT OF THE GENERAL RESERVES OF THE COMPANY, AS MAY BE CONSIDERED NECESSARY Y THE BOARD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES O... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: ING GROEP N V
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: N4578E413
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 294294 DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | BLOCKING IS NOT A REQUIREMENT IMPOSED BY ING GROEP NV. PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS MAY APPLY, HOWEVER, DEPENDING ON THE SYSTEMS OF THE CUSTODIAN BANK(S). IF APPLIED, BLOCKING CONDITIONS WILL BE RELAXED AS THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD BETWEEN VOTE DEADLINE DATE AND ONE DAY FOLLOWING REGISTRATION DATE. FINALLY, VOTE INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED AFTER VOTE DEADLINE DATE ARE CONSIDERED LATE. LATE VOTES ARE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. BLOCKING (IF APPLICABLE) IS APPLIED TO LATE VOTES BEGINN... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | OPENING REMARKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS; APPROVAL OF THE LIVE WEBCASTING OF THIS PRESENT MEETING AND SUBSEQUENT SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR 2005 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | PROFIT RETENTION AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | DIVIDEND FOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | DISCHARGE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE DUTIES PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | DISCHARGE OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE DUTIES PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | APPOINTMENT OF MR. DICK HARRYVAN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINTMENT OF MR. TOM MCHIERNEY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINTMENT OF MR. HANS VAN DER NOORDAA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACQUES DE VAUCLEROY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. COR HERKSTROTER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. KAREL VUURSTEEN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPOINTMENT OF MR. PIET KLAVER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STOCK OPTIONS AND PERFORMANCE SHARES TO BE GRANTED TO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AMENDMENT OF THE PENSION SCHEME IN THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REMUNERATION POLICY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | REMUNERATION SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PREFERENCE B SHARES WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE ORDINARY SHARES OR DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS FOR ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY S OWN CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE 24,051,039 DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS FOR PREFERENCE A SHARES IN THE COMPANY S OWN CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE PREFERENCE A SHARES OR DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS FOR PREFERENCE A SHARES IN THE COMPANY S OWN CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | CANCELLATION OF PREFERENCE A SHARES (DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS OF) WHICH ARE HELD BY ING GROEP N.V. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | APPROVAL OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT WITH EFFECT FROM THE 2006 REPORT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | APPROVAL OF THE USE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE AS OF THE 2007 SHAREHOLDERS MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | ANY OTHER BUSINESS AND CONCLUSION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: INTEC TELECOM SYSTEMS PLC, WOKING,SURREY
MEETING DATE: 04/06/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4796G107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE COMPANY S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 30 SEP 2005 TOGETHER WITH THE DIRECTOR S REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THOSE ACCOUNTS AND ON THE AUDITABLE PART OF THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 30 SEP 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN LAWRENCE ARBUTHNOTT AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56.1(B) OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. ROGER STEVE MCDOWELL AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56.1(B) OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS TO THE COMPANY UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE EXISTING AUTHORITIES AND FORTHE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 AND SO THAT EXPRESSIONS USED IN THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BEAR THE SAME MEANINGS AS IN THE SAID SECTION 80 , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 1,011,135 TO SUCH PERSONS AND AT SUCH TIMES AND SUCH TERMS AS THEY THINK PROPER; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR A... | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO SELL TREASURY SHARES SECTION 162 OF THE ACT AND SUBJECT TO PASSING OF RESOLUTION 7 TO MAKE OTHER ALLOTMENTS OF EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THEM TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80 OF THE ACT BY THAT RESOLUTION, IN EACH CASE DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) AND SUB-SECTIONS (1)-(6) OF SECTION 90 OF THE ACT, PROVID... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF ITS OWN ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: INTERTEK GROUP PLC, LONDON
MEETING DATE: 05/12/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4911B108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 293421 DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 8.1P PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MS. DEBRA RADE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT DR. WOLFHART HAUSER AS DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AMEND ARTICLE 67 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BY DELETING GBP 300,000 AND SUBSTITUTING IT WITH GBP 500,000 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 11 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 518,022.02; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END 5 YEARS ; AND ALL PREVIOUS UNUTILIZED AUTHORITIES UNDER SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL CEASE TO HAVE EFFECT AND THE SAME ARE EXERCISABLE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 80(7) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR ... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 12 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARAGRAPH (B) OF THE ARTICLE, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH, UP TO A NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 77,703.30; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 5 YEARS AND ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES UNDER SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL CEASE TO HAVE EFFECT | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION163 OF COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 15,540,660 ORDINARY SHARES OF 1P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ORDINARY SHARES , AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 1P PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 13 | ELECT MR. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | For |
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ISSUER NAME: IRISH LIFE & PERMANENT PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4945H105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT MR. GILLIAN BOWLER AS A MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT MR. KIERAN MCGOWAN AS A MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT MR. KEVIN MURPHY AS A MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BY INSERTING A NEW ARTICLE 6B AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY SUBSIDIARY SECTION 155 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1963 , TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1990 OF THE COMPANY S ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE DIRECTORS, OR THE CASE MAY BE, THE DIRECTORS OF SUCH SUBSIDIARY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1990 AND THE RESTRICTION AND PROVISIONS AS SPECIFIED, PROVIDED THAT THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF ORDINARY S... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23 AND SECTION 24(1) OF THE COMPANIES AMENDMENT ACT 1983, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 23 FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 5, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 23(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE, OPEN OFFER OR OTHER OFFERS IN FAVOR OF MEMBERS OF ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS; AND B) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL VALUE OF EU... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY TO ENTER INTO AND IMPLEMENT THE PLAN AND TO GRANT AWARDS THEREUNDER, AND TO EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AND DO ALL ACTS OR THINGS AS MAY BE DESIRABLE TO GIVE EFFECT TO THIS RESOLUTION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN NUMBERING OF THE RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: ITE GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 02/23/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G63336104
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS REPORT AND ACCOUNTS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT FOR THE YE 30 SEP 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-APPOINT MR. RUSSELL TAYLOR AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT MR. MICHAEL HARTLEY AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 4 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZETHE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80(2) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 866,306; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 15 MONTHS ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 7, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 7 OR BY AN ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94(3A) , DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS OF THE ACT, SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES A) IN CONNECTION WITH AN OFFER OF SUCH SECURITIES BY WAY OF RIGHTS OR OTHER PR... | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE ONE OR MORE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 (3) OF UP TO 25,989,182 ORDINARY SHARES OF 1PENCE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE EQUAL TO THE NOMINAL VALUE AND NOT MORE THAN 105% ABOVE THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET PRICE FOR AN ORDINARY SHARE AS DERIVED FROM THE OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 15 MONTHS ; ... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AMEND THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BY DELETING ARTICLES 82(A), 82 (G) AND INCLUDING ARTICLE 89 AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: ITV PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G4984A110
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT AS SET OUT IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 1.8 PENCE PER SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT SIR. PETER BURT AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. MIKE CLASPER AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. JOHN CRESSWELL AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT SIR. BRIAN PITMAN AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT SIR. GEORGE RUSSELL AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 137.66 MILLION CONSISTING OF 1.37 BILLION ORDINARY SHARES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 OR 09 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SU... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985,TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 11 AND TO SELL EQUITY SHARES WHOLLY FOR CASH WHICH BEFORE THE SALE WERE HELD BY THE COMPANY AS TREASURY SHARES SECTION 162A OF THE ACT , DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS I... | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, AND ANY COMPANY THAT IS OR BECOMES A SUBSIDIARY OF THECOMPANY, PURSUANT TO PART XA OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 AS AMENDED BY THE POLITICAL PARTIES, ELECTION AND REFERENDUMS ACT 2000 , TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO A MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF GBP 150,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 ; AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THE COMPANY AND ANY SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY SHALL NOT USE ... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 49 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND CHAPTER VII OF PART V OF THE ACT, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO 412.98 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES, AT A MINIMUM PRICE EQUAL TO 10 PENCE AND NOT MORE THAN 5% ABOVE THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS AND T... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: JARDINE LLOYD THOMPSON GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G55440104
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS OF THE GROUP AND THE REPORTS OF THEDIRECTORS AND AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 12P NET PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. C.G.R. LEACH AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. A.D.J.B. COLLINS AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. C.A. KELJIK, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. N.R. MACANDREW AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THECOMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MRS. V.Y.A.C. WADE AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THECOMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS, AS THE AUDITORS TO THE COMPANY UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDERS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 11 OF THE MEETINGAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 21,232,007 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES OF 5P EACH REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AS AT 20 MAR 2006 , AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 5P AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OF... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE THE WAIVER OF THE PANEL ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS OF ANY OBLIGATION WHICH MIGHT OTHERWISE FALL ON JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, COLLECTIVELY OR INDIVIDUALLY, TO MAKE A GENERAL OFFER PURSUANT TO RULE 9 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS AS A RESULT OF ANY INCREASE IN THEIR AGGREGATE % SHAREHOLDING FROM APPROXIMATELY 30.39% TO A MAXIMUM OF 33.76% FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE BY THE COMPANY OF UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 21,232,007 ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY IN TH... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 ACT , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 1,883,996; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2007 OR 26 JUL 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES, IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE, FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 4, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 530,800 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: KERRY GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/19/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G52416107
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORTS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. DENIS BUCKLEY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMBINED CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. EUGENE MCSWEENEY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMBINED CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. DENIS CREGAN, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 97 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL DOWLING, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 97 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. HUGH FRIEL, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE97 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. KEVIN KELLY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 97 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. DENNIS WALLIS, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 97 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. NOEL GREENE, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 102 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. ROGER ROBBINS, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 102 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 20 OF THE COMPANIES AMENDMENT ACT 1983; THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE RELEVANT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ALLOTTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY HEREBY CONFERRED SHALL BE THE AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED A ORDINARY SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY; AUTHORITY SHALL EXPIRE ON 19 AUG 2007 UNLESS AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH AUTHORITY IS RENEWED, REVOKED OR EXTENDED PRIOR TO SUCH DATE; THE C... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 23 AND 24(1) OF THE COMPANIES AMENDMENT ACT, 1983 TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SAID SECTION 23 FOR CASH AS IF SECTION 23(1) OF THE SAID ACT DID NOT APPLY TO ANY SUCH ALLOTMENT; AND AUTHORITY SHALL EXPIRE ON 19 AUG 2007 UNLESS AND TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH AUTHORITY IS RENEWED, REVOKED OR EXTENDED PRIOR TO SUCH DATE, SAVE THAT THE COMPANY MAY BEFORE SUCH EXPIRY MAKE AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT WHICH WOULD OR MIGHT REQUIRE EQUITY SE... | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE A ORDINARY SHARES ON THE MARKET SECTION 212 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1990 , IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 13A OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5% OF THE A ORDINARY SHARE IN ISSUE AT THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF THE NEXT AGM IN 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 16 | APPROVE, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE COMPANY OF THE KERRY GROUP PLC 2006 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, THE PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF WHICH ARE SUMMARIZED AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT OR GIVE EFFECT TO THE PLAN AND ESTABLISH FURTHER PLANS BASED ON THE KERRY GRUOP PLC 2006 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN BUT MODIFIED TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF LOCAL TAX, EXCHANGE CONTROL OR SECURITIES LAW IN OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, PROVIDED THAT SUCH FURTHER PLANS SHALL CO... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: KONINKLIJKE NUMICO NV
MEETING DATE: 05/03/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: N56369239
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION DATE SET ON 26 APR 2006. SHARES CAN BE TRADED THEREAFTER. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 296572 DUE TO CHANGE IN AGENDA. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | OPENING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR THE YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | ADOPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE POLICY ON ALLOCATION OF PROFIT AND ON DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE DIVIDEND PAYMENT FOR THE YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ACCOUNTANTS N.V. AS THE AUDITORS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE 28 CLAUSE 1 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPOINT MR. MARK WILSON AS A MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT MS. MARGARET YOUNG AS A MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM OF4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT MS. OFRA STRAUSS AS A MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM OF 4YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | RE-APPOINT MR. ROB ZWARTENDIJK AS A MEMBER TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO ISSUE SHARES, UNDER THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% AND AN ADDITIONAL 10% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD UNDER THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD TO EXCLUDE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO BUY BACK ITS OWN SHARES ON STOCK EXCHANGE ARTICLE 10 OF THE ARTICLE OF THE ASSOCIATION , UNDER APPROVAL OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | ANY OTHER BUSINESS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | CLOSING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: L'AIR LIQUIDE, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F01764103
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME RE... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING.THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND ITS CHAIRMAN AND OF THE AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, AS PRESENTED AND SHOWING NET INCOME OF EUR 597,078,673.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND OF ITS CHAIRMAN AND OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE APPROPRIATION OF THE INCOME FOR THE FY, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 3.85 PER SHARE, AND WILL ENTITLE NATURAL PERSONS TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE, THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID ON 16 MAY 2006, AS REQUIRED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION NO.13, TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 250.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 10,904,762 SHARES, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUY BACKS: EUR 2,726,190,500.00, AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT END OF 18 ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. BEATRICE MAJNONI D INTIGNANO AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 13, AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT MR. PAUL SKINNER AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 13, AS DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN AND NOTES THAT THERE WAS NO NEW AGREEMENT GOVERNED BY SAID ARTICLE DURING THE LAST FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION NUMBER 13, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORIZATION VOTED BY THE PRESENT SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 14 AND THE ONES PURCHASED IN CONNECTION WITH THE AUTHORIZATION VOTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING OF 11 MAY 2005, UP TO... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 13, TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO INCREASE ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE, THE SHARE CAPITAL TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 250,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; THIS DELEGATION OF POWERS SUPERSEDES ANY AND A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION NUMBER 13 , TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 250,000,000.00, THIS CEILING BEING DIFFERENT AND AUTONOMOUS OF THE ONE MENTIONED IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 9, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OR, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION NUMBER 13 , TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF THE MEMBERS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, OF A COMPANY OR A GROUP SAVINGS PLAN, BY WAY OF ISSUING, IN FRANCE, ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 2... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT, TO REPLACE THE INDENTS 4, 5 AND 6 OF ARTICLE NUMBER 15 OF THE BYLAWS, WHICH SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 13 WILL BECOME THE INDENTS 2 AND 3 OF THE ARTICLE 9 OF THE NEW BYLAWS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THAT THE COMPANY WILL BE RULED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS; IT APPROVES THE TEXT OF NEW BYLAWS AND NOTES THAT THE AUTHORIZATIONS TO GRANTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. BENOIT POTIER AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. ALAIN JOLY AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2009 TO APPROVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. EDOUARD DE ROYERE AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2008 TO APPROVE THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, SIR. LINDSAY OWEN-JONES AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2009 TO APPROVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. THIERRY DESMAREST AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2009 TO APPROVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. GERARD DE LA MARTINIERE AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2007 TO APPROVE THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. CORNELIS VAN LEDE AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2007 TO APPROVE THE 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. ROLF KREBS AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2008 TO APPROVE THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | APPOINT, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, MR. THIERRY PEUGEOT AS A DIRECTOR, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS ORDINARY MEETING TO BE CALLED IN 2009 TO APPROVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | APPROVE, UNDER SUSPENSIVE CONDITION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO.13, TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 550,000.00 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR AN EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: L'OREAL S.A., PARIS
MEETING DATE: 04/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F58149133
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| 1 | VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE 2005 FY, PRESENTING NET EARNINGS OF EUR 1,589,592,354.89 AGAINST EUR 1,230,100,216.83 FOR THE 2004 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE TO RECOMMEND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVE THE INCOME FOR THE FYOF EUR 1,589,592,354.89 BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: NO ALLOCATION TO THE LEGAL RESERVE AS IT ALREADY REPRESENTS ON TENTH OF THE SHARE CAPITAL FIRST DIVIDEND: EUR 6,587,696.60 A SUPER DIVIDEND OF EUR 652,181,963.40 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SHAREHOLDERS THE BALANCE OF EUR 930,822,694.89 WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE OTHER RESERVES ACCOUNT AND THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.00 PER SHARE, AND WILL ENTITL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 39 OF THE AMENDED FINANCE LAW FOR 2004, TO TRANSFER THE AMOUNT OF EUR 890,417,190.00 POSTED TO THE SPECIAL RESERVE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TO THE OTHER RESERVES ACCOUNT AND TO WITHDRAW THE 2.5% EXTRAORDINARY TAX ON THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO THE OTHER RESERVES ACCOUNT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE ON HEARING THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, TAKES NOTE THAT THERE IS NO AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO APPROVAL. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT SIR LINDSAY OWEN-JONES AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. FRANCISCO CASTANER BASCO AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT MR. XAVIER FONTANET AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MARC LADREIT DE LACHARRIERE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. FRANCK RIBOUD AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT MR. MR. JEAN-PAUL AGON AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET OR IN ANOTHER WAY, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 95.00; MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 65,876,966 SHARES; MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 6,300,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18-MONTH PERIOD ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES ON COMPLETION ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES OR CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY, AND-OR TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES AND THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHALL EXCEED 12,000,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26-MONTH PERIOD ; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FOR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES (OR FORMER EMPLOYEES) OF THE COMPANY OR RELATED COMPANIES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 1% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. A MAXIMAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 1,317,539.00, BY WAY OF ISSUING 6,587,696 NEW SHARES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26-MONTH PERIOD ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELLING UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 1,800,000 SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE L. 225-208 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26-MONTH PERIOD ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 9 OF THE BY-LAWS IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE HOLDING OF THE BOARDOF DIRECTORS MEETINGS THROUGH MEANS OF COMMUNICATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: LADBROKES PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G5337D107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR AND THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-APPOINT MR. N.M.H. JONES AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT SIR IAN ROBINSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | APPOINT MR. J.P. O REILLY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPOINT MR. A.S. ROSS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPOINT MR. R.P. THORNE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE THE 2005 DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 10,000; AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 10,000; AND AUTHORIZE LADBROKES BETTING & GAMING LIMITED, A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000; AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER THE DATE OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2007 OR ON 25 AUG 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE THAT THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BE INCREASED FROM GBP 230,000,000 TO GBP 253,000,000 BY THE CREATION OF 81,176,470 ADDITIONAL NEW ORDINARY SHARES OF 28 1/3P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES WITH IN THE MEANING OF THAT SECTION UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 54,450,207; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER THE DATE OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2007 OR ON 25 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 12 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE THE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 8,029,922 AND UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 450,207 IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE | Management | For | For |
| 13 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO MARKET PURCHASE 56,682,299 ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: LADBROKES PLC
MEETING DATE: 03/29/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G5337D115
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | DECLARE, SUBJECT TO FILING SUCH INTERIM ACCOUNTS WITH THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES AS ARE NECESSARY LAWFULLY TO PAY SUCH DIVIDEND AND SUBJECT TO, AND CONDITIONAL ON, THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 5, A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 6.6 PENCE PER EXISTING ORDINARY SHARE OF 10 PENCE IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY EXISTING ORDINARY SHARE FOR PAYMENT ON 25 APR 2006 OR SUCH OTHER DATE AS THE DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE TO ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS, OR, IN RESPECT OF NEWLY ISSUED ORDINARY SHARES, E... | Management | Unknown | For |
| 2 | DECLARE, SUBJECT TO FILING SUCH INTERIM ACCOUNTS WITH THE REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES AS ARE NECESSARY LAWFULLY TO PAY SUCH DIVIDEND AND SUBJECT TO, AND CONDITIONAL UPON, THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 3 AND S.5, A SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF 233.4 PENCE PER EXISTING ORDINARY SHARE IN ISSUE FOR THE PAYMENT ON 25 APR 2006 OR SUCH OTHER DATE AS THE DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE TO SHAREHOLDERS ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS, OR, IN RESPECT OF NEWLY ISSUED ORDINARY SHARES, ENTITLED TO BE ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 2 AND S.5, AND UPON THE ADMISSION OF THE NEW ORDINARY SHARES TO THE OFFICIAL LIST OF THE UK LISTING AUTHORITY AND THE ADMISSION TO THE TRADING ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE, TO: A) TO SUB-DIVIDE EACH ISSUED AND AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED EXISTING ORDINARY SHARE INTO 6 ORDINARY SHARES OF 1 2/3RD PENCE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY INTERMEDIATE ORDINARY SHARES ; B) TO CONSOLIDATE EVERY 17 ISSUED INTERMEDIATE ORDINARY SHARES IN... | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 2 AND S.5, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 57,254,485 NEW ORDINARY SHARES, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 28 1/3RD PENCE AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE CLOSING MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2006 ; THE C... | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPROVE AND ADOPT THE REGULATIONS AS THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AND TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL EXISTING ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: LADBROKES PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G5337D115
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR AND THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-APPOINT MR. N.M.H. JONES AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-APPOINT SIR IAN ROBINSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | APPOINT MR. J.P. O REILLY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | APPOINT MR. A.S. ROSS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | APPOINT MR. R.P. THORNE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | APPROVE THE 2005 DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 10,000; AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 10,000; AND AUTHORIZE LADBROKES BETTING & GAMING LIMITED, A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY TO MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000; AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER THE DATE OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2007 OR ON 25 AUG 2007 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE THAT THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BE INCREASED FROM GBP 230,000,000 TO GBP 253,000,000 BY THE CREATION OF 81,176,470 ADDITIONAL NEW ORDINARY SHARES OF 28 1/3P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES WITH IN THE MEANING OF THAT SECTION UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 54,450,207; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER THE DATE OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2007 OR ON 25 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 12 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE THE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 8,029,922 AND UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 450,207 IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE | Management | For | For |
| 13 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO MARKET PURCHASE 56,682,299 ORDIANRY SHARES | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: LLOYDS TSB GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G5542W106
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT SIR VICTOR BLANK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MS. TERRI A. DIAL AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. J. P. DU PLESSIS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT LORD LEITCH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. A. G. KANE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE BOARD TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITH PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 370,781,731, USD 40,000,000, EUR 40,000,000 AND JPY 1,250,000,000 | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 71,023,408 | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ORDIANARY SHARES 568,000,000 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE LLOYDS TSB LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIIZE TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UP TO GBP 10,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 10,000 | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIIZE LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UPTO GBP 100,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 100,000 | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIIZE LLOYDS TSB SCOTLAND PLC TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UP TO GBP 40,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 40,000 | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AUTHORIIZE SCOTTISH WIDOWS PLC TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UPTO GBP 30,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 30,000 | Management | For | For |
| 18 | AUTHORIIZE CHELTENHAM GLOUCESTER PLC TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UP TO GBP 10,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 10,000 | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIIZE LLOYDS TSB ASSET FINANCE DIVISION LIMITED TO MAKE EU POLITICAL ORGANISATION DONATIONS UP TO GBP 10,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 10,000 | Management | For | For |
| 20 | AMEND THE MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 21 | APPROVE TO INCREASE IN REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO GBP 750,000 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F58485115
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS; ANDAPPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005; GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNEDBY ARTICLE L.225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: INCOME FOR THE FY: EUR 1,447,528,910.53, LEGAL RESERVE: NIL RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,493,583,745.61, DISTRIBUTABLE AMOUNT: EUR 2,941,112,656.14, ALLOCATION PROPOSAL: SPECIAL RESERVE ON LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS: NIL STATUTORY DIVIDEND: EUR 7,349,061.15, I.E. 0.015 PER SHARE COMPLEMENTARY DIVIDEND: EUR 556,078,960.35, I.E. 1.135 PER SHARE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 2,377,684,634.64 THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EU... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 39 OF THE AMENDED FINANCE LAW FOR 2004, ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SPECIAL RESERVE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS AMOUNTS TO EUR 340,055,186.70, AFTER TRANSFER OF AN AMOUNT OF EUR 200,000,000.00 TO AN ORDINARY RESERVE ACCOUNT CARRIED OUT IN APPLICATION OF RESOLUTION 4 OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005, AND DECIDES TO TRANSFER ALL OR PART OF THIS RESERVE TO AN ORDINARY RESERVE ACCOUNT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ANTOINE BERNHEIM AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALBERT FRERE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PIERRE GODE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ARNAUD LAGARDERE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. LORD BAYSWATER AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT MR. ANTOINE ARNAULT AS A DIRECTOR, FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 130.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 48,993,741 SHARES MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 6,400,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 18-MONTH PERIOD ; AND THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MOREOCCASIONS, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 18-MONTH PERIOD ; AND THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, IN FAVOR OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS OR COMPANIES GOVERNED BY THE FRENCH INSURANCE CODE OR ITS EQUIVALENT ABROAD, BY ISSUANCE OF ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AND FOR AN AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 30,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 18-MONTH PERIOD ; TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT EITHER TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED 3% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 38-MONTH PERIOD ; AND THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, UP TO 3% OF THE CAPITAL, THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE NOMINAL VALUE OF ANY CAPITAL INCREASE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTIONS 13,14,15 OR 18 OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 12 MAY 2005 AND RESOLUTION 14 OF THIS MEETING; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 26-MONTH PERIOD ; AND THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES A... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND ARTICLES 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 23 AND 29 OF THE BY-LAWS AS SPEICIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: MAN GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 07/12/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G5790V107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 MAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS CONTAINED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT 2005 DOCUMENTS | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. D.M. EADIE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. S. FINK AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. G.M. MORENO AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, IN SUBSTITUTION OF EXISTING AUTHORITYAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES, UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 18,421,099; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF 11 OCT 2006 OR THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94(2) , FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 9 AND DISAPPLYING THE PER-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT SUCH AUTHORITY IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT EQUITY SECURITIES, I) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE OR OPEN OFFER TO THE ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS OF 18 US CENTS, AND II) UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 2,763,164.88 AND AUTH... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO 30,701,832 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 18CENTS EACH, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF USD 18 CENTS AND NOT EXCEEDING 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS AS DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST FOR THE 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRECEDING THE DATE OF SUCH PURCHASE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER OF 11 JAN 2007 OR THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF TH... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO.,
MEETING DATE: 06/28/2006 |
TICKER: MC SECURITY ID: 576879209
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF PROFIT WITH RESPECT TO THE 99TH FISCAL PERIOD | Management | For | For |
| 2 | TO MAKE PARTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For |
| 3.1 | ELECT MASAYUKI MATSUSHITA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.2 | ELECT KUNIO NAKAMURA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.3 | ELECT TAKAMI SANO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.4 | ELECT SUSUMU KOIKE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.5 | ELECT TETSUYA KAWAKAMI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.6 | ELECT FUMIO OHTSUBO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.7 | ELECT TOSHIHIRO SAKAMOTO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.8 | ELECT TAKAHIRO MORI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.9 | ELECT SHINICHI FUKUSHIMA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.10 | ELECT IKUO UNO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.11 | ELECT YOSHIFUMI NISHIKAWA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.12 | ELECT HIDETSUGU OTSURU AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.13 | ELECT MIKIO ITO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.14 | ELECT IKUSABURO KASHIMA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.15 | ELECT MASAHARU MATSUSHITA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.16 | ELECT SHUNZO USHIMARU* AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3.17 | ELECT JUNJI ESAKA* AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | TO ELECT 1 CORPORATE AUDITOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES TO RETIRING DIRECTORS FOR THEIR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AND FINAL ALLOWANCES RELATED TO THE TERMINATION OF THE COMPANY S BENEFIT SYSTEM FOR RETIRING DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE AUDITORS | Management | For | Abstain |
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ISSUER NAME: MODERN TIMES GROUP AB
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: W56523116
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO VOTE ABSTAIN FOR THE RESOLUTIONS OF THIS MEETING. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | ELECT LAWYER MARTIN BORRESEN AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE VOTING LIST | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE AGENDA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | ELECT 1 OR 2 PERSONS TO CHECK AND VERIFY THE MINUTES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MEETING HAS BEEN DULY CALLED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ADOPT THE INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE THE COMPANY S UNAPPROPRIATED EARNINGS OR ACCUMULATED LOSS AS STATED IN THE ADOPTED BALANCE SHEET AND NO DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID FOR THE FY 2005; AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED TREATMENT OF THE COMPANY S UNAPPROPRAITED EARNINGS OR ACCUMULATED LOSS AS STATED IN THE ADOPTED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FROM THEIR LIABILITY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT 8 WITHOUT ALTERNATIVE DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING REMUNERATION FOR THE WORK IN THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT AGM SHALL BE A TOTAL OF SEK 3,575,000 OF WHICH SEK 1,000,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, SEK 325,000 TO EACH OF THE OTHER DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND A TOTAL OF SEK 300,000 TO BE ALLOCATED FOR THE WORK IN THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | RE-ELECT MESSRS. DAVID CHANCE, ASGER AAMUND, VIGO CARLUND, NICK HUMBY, LARS-JOHAN JAMHEIMER, DAVID MARCUS, PELLE TOMBERG AND CRISTINA STENBECK AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND APPOINT DAVID CHANCE AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF AUDITORS AND APPOINT KPMG BOHLINS AB AS THE AUDITOR, WITH THE AUTHORIZED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT CARL UNDGREN AS MAIN RESPONSIBLE AUDITOR, FOR A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE THE PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE WORK OF PREPARING A PROPOSAL ON THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND THE AUDITOR, IN CASE AUDITOR SHOULD BE ELECTED, AND THEIR REMUNERATION AS WELL AS THE PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGM OF 2007 SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A NOMINATION COMMITTEE AND THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF AT LEAST 3 MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY, WILL BE FORMED DURING SEP 2006 IN CONSULTATION WITH THE L... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO EXECUTE A SHARE SPLIT, WHEREBY EACH MTG SHARE IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS IS TO BE DIVIDED INTO TWO SHARES AND ONE OF THESE SHARES WILL BE A SO-CALLED REDEMPTION SHARE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES THAT THE RECORD DAY FOR THE SHARE SPLIT SHALL BE 30 JUN 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY SEK 165,956,025 BY WAY OF A REDEMPTION OF A TOTAL OF 66,382,410 SHARES, COMPRISING 15,545,621 CLASS A SHARES AND 50,836,789 CLASS B SHARES, FOR REPAYMENT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS, IN THE EVENT THAT THE OUTSTANDING CONVERTIBLE BONDS DUE 2006 AND ISSUED WARRANTS ARE CONVERTED INTO SHARES OR EXERCISED FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO NEW SHARES, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES IN MODEM TIMES GROUP MTG AB MAY INCREASE BY UP TO 3,247,996 CLASS B SHARES... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | APPROVE THAT TO ACHIEVE A TIMELY AND EFFICIENT REDEMPTION PROCEDURE WITHOUT REQUIRING THE LEAVE OF THE SWEDISH COMPANIES REGISTRATION OFFICE OR THE COURT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES THAT THE MEETING RESOLVES TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY SEK 165,956,025 WITHOUT ISSUING ANY NEW SHARES BY TRANSFER OF THE ISSUE AMOUNT FROM THE COMPANY S NON-RESTRICTED EQUITY TO THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL AND IF THE COMPANY S OUTSTANDING CONVERTIBLE BONDS AND WARRANTS ARE CONVERTED TO SHARES OR EX... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPROVE THAT MTG SHALL KEEP AND CONTINUE TO APPLY ITS CURRENT POLICY ON SENIOR EXECUTIVE S FIXED SALARY, VARIABLE REMUNERATION, PARTICIPATION IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME, PENSIONS AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND THE POLICY ON REMUNERATION AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE COMPANY S WEBSITE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | APPROVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE AGM HELD IN 2005 TO ADOPT AN INCENTIVE PROGRAMME FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE MTG GROUP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | APPROVE TO ISSUE WITHOUT PAYMENT A MAXIMUM OF 133,333 WARRANTS, EACH ENTITLING THE HOLDER TO SUBSCRIBE FOR 1 NEW CLASS B SHARE AND THE WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY MTG HOLDING AB SHALL BE ENTITLED TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THE WARRANTS AND TRANSFER THEM TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME ON MARKET TERMS AND SUBSCRIPTION FOR CLASS B SHARES BY WAY OF THE WARRANTS MAY TAKE PLACE DURING THE PERIOD FROM 15 MAY 2009 TO 15 AUG 2009 AND THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FOR ONE CLASS B SHARE SHALL AMOUNT TO 115 PERC... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | APPROVE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOLLOWING THE OFFER TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME, GRANTS A MAXIMUM OF 266,666 STOCK OPTIONS, EACH ENTITLING THE HOLDER TO PURCHASE ONE CLASS B SHARE DURING THE PERIOD FROM 15 MAY 2009 TO 15 MAY 2011 AND THE MINIMUM EXERCISE PRICE SHALL AMOUNT TO 115% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE LAST TRADING PRICES OF THE COMPANY S CLASS B SHARE DURING THE 10 TRADING DAYS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE DAY OF THE AGM AND THE STOCK OPTIONS SHALL BE OFFERED TO THE PARTICIPANT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | APPROVE ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW COMPANIES ACT, LOAN FINANCING, WHERE THE INTEREST RATE IS DEPENDENT UPON THE COMPANY S PROFITS OR FINANCIAL POSITION, IS COVERED BY THE SAME RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS AS APPLY TO PARTICIPATING DEBENTURES AND THIS MEANS THAT SUCH LOAN FINANCING MUST BE RESOLVED ON BY THE GENERAL MEETING OR BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THE SUPPORT OF AN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE GENERAL MEETING. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RESOLVE ON ONE OR SEVERAL OCCASIONS DURI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | CLOSING OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN THE RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: MPC MUENCHMEYER PETERSEN CAPITAL AG, HAMBURG
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D5514A101
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FY 2005 WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 56,894,621.01 ASFOLLOWS: PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 4 PER NO-PAR SHARE, EUR 14,494,621.01 SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD EX-DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE DATE: 05 MAY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | ELECT MR. ULRICH W. ELLERBECK AS A SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN RESPECT OF THE REMUNERATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, SECTION 11(6)1, REGARDING EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD RECEIVING A FIXED ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF EUR 30,000; SECTION 11(6)2 DELETION SECTION 11(6)1, REGARDING THE COMPANY BEING AUTHORIZED TO TAKE OUT D+O INSURANCE POLICIES FOR THE SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE NON-PUBLICATION OF THE REMUNERATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT HANSETREUHAND GMBH, HAMBURG AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE FY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TOTHE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 5,300,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 5,300,000 NEW ORDINARY AND/OR PREFERRED SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH OR KIND ON OR BEFORE 03 MAY 2011 AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006 ; SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS SHALL BE EXCLUDED FOR A CAPITAL INCREASE AGAINST PAYMEN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 5% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 10% IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER, ON OR BEFORE 03 NOV 2007; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO DISPOSE THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR AN OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS IF THE SHARES ARE SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THE MA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE THE CONTROL PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY S WHOLLY OWNEDSUBSIDIARY MPC MUENCHMEYER PETERSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES AG, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM 01 JAN 2006 UNTIL THE LEAST 31 DEC 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AMEND THE CONTROL AND PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND MPC MUENCHMEYER PETERSEN LIFE PLUS CONSULTING GMBH | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE LAW ON COMPANY INTEGRITY AND THE MODERNIZATION OF THE RIGHT TO SET ASIDE RESOLUTIONS (UMAG) AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 12 (4), REGARDING SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS BEING CONVENED AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDERS DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE MEETING, SECTION 13(1), REGARDING THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING BEING THE 7TH DAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, SECTION 14(2)4 AND 14(3), REGARDING THE CHAIRMAN OF... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: MTN GROUP LTD
MEETING DATE: 06/13/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: S8039R108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GROUP AND THE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DEC 2005, INCLUDING THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-ELECT MR. R.D. NISBET AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. J.H.N. STRYDOM AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MS. K. KALYAN AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT DR. C.O. KOLADE AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. M.J.N. NJEKE AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT DR. M. RAMPHELE AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. SHEIK A. SHARBATLEY AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. P.L. WOICKE AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | APPROVE THAT ALL THE UNISSUED ORDINARY SHARES OF 0.01 CENT EACH IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY OTHER THAN THOSE WHICH HAVE SPECIFICALLY BEEN RESERVED FOR THE SHARE INCENTIVE SCHEMES, BEING 5% OF THE TOTAL ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL, IN TERMS OF ORDINARY RESOLUTIONS DULY PASSED AT PREVIOUS AGM OF THE COMPANY BE PLACED AT THE DISPOSAL AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS, AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND OTHERWISE TO DISPOSE OF SUCH SHARES TO SUCH PERSON OR PERSONS ON SUCH TERMS ... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, BY WAY OF A GENERAL AUTHORITY, TO ALLOT AND ISSUE EQUITY SECURITIES WHICH SHALL INCLUDE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 2 THE GRANT OR ISSUE OF OPTIONS OR CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES THAT ARE CONVERTIBLE INTO AN EXISTING CLASS OF SECURITIES FOR CASH OR THE EXTINCTION OR PAYMENT OF ANY LIABILITY, OBLIGATION OR COMMITMENT, RESTRAINT OR SETTLEMENT OF EXPENSES TO SUCH PERSONS ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND AT SUCH TIMES AS THE DIRECTORS MA... | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE THE REVISED ANNUAL FEES PAYABLE QUARTERLY IN ARREARS TO EACH NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WITH EFFECT FROM 01 MAY 2006 SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, OR A SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, BY WAY OF A GENERAL AUTHORITY TO REPURCHASE SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY, IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 85 AND 89 OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1973 (ACT 61 OF 1973), AS AMENDED, AND IN TERMS OF THE JSE LISTINGS REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE LISTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO THE REPURCHASE OF SHARES; 1) ANY SUCH REPURCHASE OF SHARES SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE ORDER BOOK OPERATED BY THE JSE TRADING SYSTEM AND DONE WITHOU... | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE ANY 2 DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO DO ALL SUCH THINGS AND TO SIGN ALL SUCH DOCUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY SO AS TO GIVE EFFECT TO ORDINARY RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 AND 2 AND SPECIAL RESOLUTION NUMBER 1 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: NEDBANK GROUP
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: S5518R104
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31DEC 2005 TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE THE INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 1,21923 SHARES FOR EVERY 100 NEDBANK GROUP SHARES HELD TO THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHO ELECTED OR WERE DEEMED TO HAVE ELECTED THE CAPITALIZATION AWARD AND 105 CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARES TO THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHO DID NOT ELECT TO RECEIVE CAPITALIZATION SHARES AND THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 1,5952 SHARES FOR EVERY 100 NEDBANK GROUP SHARES HELD TO THOSE SHAREHOLDERS WHO ELECTED OR WERE DEEMED TO HAVE ELECTED THE CAPITALIZATION AWARD AND 185 CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARE TO THOSE ... | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. T.A. BOARDMAN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. R.G. COTTRELL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. J.B. MAGWAZA AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. C.M.L. SAVAGE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. M.A. ENUS-BREY AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT DR. R.J. KHOZA AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MRS. G.T. SEROBE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES IN TERMS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO REGULATORY APPROVAL, OF ANY PERSON AS A DIRECTOR IN TERMS OF ARTICLE 18.3 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | Abstain |
| 11 | APPROVE THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS FEES | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND KPMG INC AS THE JOINT AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE COMPANY S AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THEE DIRECTORS TO PLACE THE AUTHORIZED, BUT UNISSUED, ORDINARY SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE NEDBANK GROUP UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DIRECTORS AND TO ALLOT THESE SHARES ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SUCH TIMES AS THEY DEEM FIT, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 61 OF 1973, AS AMENDED THE ACT , THE BANKS ACT, 94 OF 1990, AS AMENDED THE BANKS ACT AND THE JSE LIMITED JSE LISTINGS REQUIREMENTS; THE ISSUING OF SHARES GRANTED UNDER THIS AUTHORITY WILL BE LIMITED TO NEDBAN... | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AMEND THE RULES OF THE NEDBANK GROUP 2005 SHARE OPTION, MATCHED SHARE AND RESTRICTED SHARE SCHEME BY THE DELETION IN THE CONTENT OF THE DEFINITION OF PURCHASE PRICE IN CLAUSE 1.1 AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | Against |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IN TERMS OF A GENERAL AUTHORITY CONTEMPLATED IN SECTIONS 85(2) AND 85(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 61 OF 1973, AS AMENDED THE ACT , TO ACQUIRE THE COMPANY S ISSUED SHARES FORM TIME TO TIME SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND IN SUCH AMOUNTS AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE, NOT EXCEEDING IN AGGREGATE 10% OF THE COMPANY S ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL IN ANY 1 FY, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED, OF THE REGISTER OF BANKS, THE PROVISIONS ... | Management | For | For |
| 18 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
MEETING DATE: 08/26/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H57312466
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THIS PROCESS, THE BOARD IS SEEKING YOUR OPINION ON CERTAIN OF THE NESTLE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION THROUGH THE ATTACHED SURVEY. THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ARE THE RULES BY WHICH YOUR COMPANY IS MANAGED: ANY CHANGE TO THOSE ARTICLES DESERVES YOUR ATTENTION AND FINALLY YOUR APPROVAL. WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD RETURN THE SURVEY TO SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH US. THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING THE SURVEY TO NESTLE IS 26 AUGUST 2005.THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION, WHIC... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT IS IS A SURVEY. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | SHARE CAPITAL SHARES RESTRICTIONS ARTICLE 6.6 NO NATURAL PERSON OR LEGAL ENTITY MAY BE REGISTERED AS A SHAREHOLDER WITH THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR SHARES WHICH IT HOLDS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN EXCESS OF 3% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | PLEASE TICK THE BOX CORRESPONDING TO YOUR CHOICE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | NO CHANGE REQUIRED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | NO OPINION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY SPECIAL QUORUM ARTICLE 16 SHAREHOLDERS REPRESENTING AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL HAVE TO BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE NAME, BROADEN OR RESTRICT THE SCOPE OF THE COMPANY S BUSINESS, TRANSFER THE REGISTERED OFFI CES, MERGE WITH ANOTHER COMPANY, ISSUE PREFERENCE SHARES, CANCEL OR MODIFY THE PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS ATTACHED TO SUCH SHARES, ISSUE OR CANCEL PROFI T SHARING CERTIFI CATES | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 9 | PLEASE TICK THE BOX CORRESPONDING TO YOUR CHOICE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10 | NO CHANGE REQUIRED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | NO OPINION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY QUALIFI ED MAJORITIES ARTICLE 17 1. SHAREHOLDERSREPRESENTING AT LEAST TWO THIRDS OF THE TOTAL SHARE CAPITAL SHALL HAVE TO BE PRESENT IN ORDER TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE VOTING RIGHT (ART. 6 PAR. 6), THE LIMIT ON VOTING RIGHTS AT GENERAL MEETINGS (ART. 14 PAR. 3, 4 AND 5), THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS (ART. 22) AND THE TERM OF OFFI CE (ART. 23), AS WELL AS TO TRANSFER THE REGISTERED OFFI CES ABROAD, WIND UP T... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 14 | PLEASE TICK THE BOX CORRESPONDING TO YOUR CHOICE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 15 | NO CHANGE REQUIRED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | NO OPINION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | ABOLISH THE ARTICLE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERM OF OFFICE ARTICLE 23 THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED FOR FI VE YEARS. NESTLE IS THE BIGGEST AND MOST DIVERSE AND COMPLEX FOOD COMPANY IN THE WORLD. AS SUCH, IT TAKES A NUMBER OF YEARS FOR DIRECTORS TO BECOME COMPLETELY CONVERSANT WITH THE COMPANY. YOUR BOARD THEREFORE BELIEVES A LONGER-TERM PERIOD OF OFFI CE IS APPROPRIATE TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY ACHIEVES AN OPTIMAL CONTRIBUTION FROM ITS DIRECTORS. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 19 | PLEASE TICK THE BOX CORRESPONDING TO YOUR CHOICE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | 5 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUDITOR TERM OF OFFICE ARTICLE 30 THE GENERAL MEETING SHALL APPOINT, FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS, ONE OR MORE AUDITORS OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE COMPANY, YOUR DIRECTORS FEEL THAT A TERM OF OFFI CE FOR THE AUDITORS OF 3 YEARS IS APPROPRIATE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 24 | PLEASE TICK THE BOX CORRESPONDING TO YOUR CHOICE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 25 | 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | 2 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | 1 YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
MEETING DATE: 04/06/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H57312466
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 292695 DUE TO ADDITION OF DIRECTORS NAMES. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 288474, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE ADP CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | APPROVE TO ACCEPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF INCME AND DIVIDENDS OF CHF 9 PER SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL AND AMEND ARTICLE 5 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. JEAN-PIERRE MEYERS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. ANDRE KUDELSKI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ELECT MR. NAINA KIDWAI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT MR. JEAN-RENE FOURTOU AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | ELECT MR. STEVEN HOCH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE THE MANDATE BY SHAREHOLDERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVISE THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: NEW STAR ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/24/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G64837126
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN DUFFIELD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL ASTOR AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT SIR. DOMINIC CADBURY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. HOWARD COVINGTON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN CRAIG AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID GAMBLE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD PEASE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. RUPERT RUVIGNY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. MARK SKINNER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. MARTIN SMITH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO HOLD OFFICE UNTILTHE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE MEETING AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT , TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE COMPANY, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80(2) OF THE ACT UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 5,264,950; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 23 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIO... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE ACT, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94(2) OF THE ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 13, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE IN FAVOR OF ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS; B) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 789,940; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT ... | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 163(3) OF THE ACT ON 02 NOV2005, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE ACT OF UP TO GBP 2,344,950 OF ORDINARY SHARES, AT A MINIMUM PRICE EQUAL TO THE NOMINAL VALUE AND NOT MORE THAN 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE AIM SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY... | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 164 AND 165 OF THE ACT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NS LIMITED IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF THE NEW STAR 2000 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST IN THE FORM OF THAT PRODUCED TO THE MEETING AND INITIALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFICATION ONLY, PURSUANT TO WHICH NS LIMITED IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE OF THE NEW STAR 2000 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST SHALL AGREE TO SELL TO THE COMPANY, AND THE COMPANY SHALL AGREE TO PURCHASE: A) A NUMBER OF ... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: NOBEL BIOCARE HOLDING AG, KLOTEN
MEETING DATE: 05/03/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H5783Q106
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2005, REPORT OF THE GROUP AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS/DIVIDEND FOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO CONVERT THE GENERAL RESERVES SHARE PREMIUM INTO FREE RESERVES AND APPROVE THE SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. ANTOINE FIRMENICH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT LILJA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MS. JANE ROYSTON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. ROLF SOIRON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. ERNST ZAENGERLE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | ELECT MR. STIG ERICSSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | ELECT MR. DOMENICO SCALA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | RE-ELECT KPMG FIDES PEAT, ZURICH, AS THE AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR FOR THE BUSINESS YEAR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: NOKIA CORPORATION
MEETING DATE: 03/13/2006 |
TICKER: NOK SECURITY ID: 654902204
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVAL OF THE INCOME STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEETS. | Management | For | None |
| 2 | PROPOSAL TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.37 PER SHARE. | Management | For | None |
| 3 | APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE CHAIRMAN, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT FROM LIABILITY. | Management | For | None |
| 4 | APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. | Management | For | None |
| 5 | PROPOSAL ON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PROPOSED BY THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE. | Management | For | None |
| 6.1 | ELECT PAUL J. COLLINS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.2 | ELECT GEORG EHRNROOTH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.3 | ELECT DANIEL R. HESSE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.4 | ELECT BENGT HOLMSTROM AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.5 | ELECT PER KARLSSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.6 | ELECT EDOUARD MICHELIN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.7 | ELECT JORMA OLLILA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.8 | ELECT MARJORIE SCARDINO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.9 | ELECT KEIJO SUILA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6.10 | ELECT VESA VAINIO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 7 | APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION TO BE PAID TO THE AUDITOR. | Management | For | None |
| 8 | APPROVAL OF THE RE-ELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS OY AS THE AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. | Management | For | None |
| 9 | PROPOSAL OF THE BOARD TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH CANCELLATION OF NOKIA SHARES HELD BY COMPANY. | Management | For | None |
| 10 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY. | Management | For | None |
| 11 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD TO REPURCHASE NOKIA SHARES. | Management | For | None |
| 12 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD TO DISPOSE NOKIA SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY. | Management | For | None |
| 13 | MARK THE FOR BOX IF YOU WISH TO INSTRUCT NOKIA S LEGAL COUNSELS TO VOTE IN THEIR DISCRETION ON YOUR BEHALF ONLY UPON ITEM 14. | Management | Unknown | None |
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ISSUER NAME: NOVARTIS AG, BASEL
MEETING DATE: 02/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H5820Q150
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 282345, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE ADP CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 286862 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE NUMBER OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOVARTIS AG AND THE GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS AG AS SPECIFIED AND A TOTAL DIVIDEND PAYMENT OF CHF 2,853,181,576 IS EQUIVALENT TO A GROSS DIVIDEND OF CHF 1.15 PER REGISTERED SHARE OF CHF 0.50 NOMINAL VALUE ENTITLED TO DIVIDENDS AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THAT THE SHARE CAPITAL BE REDUCED BY CHF 5,100,000 FROM CHF 1,369,585,500 TO CHF 1,364,485,500, THAT THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF REGISTERED SHARES BE SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED AND THAT THE RELEVANT CLAUSE IN THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BE AMENDED; AND AMEND THE ARTICLE 4 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 21 PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS SPECIFIED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF PROF. HELMUT SIHLER J.D. FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH EFFECT FROM THE AGM OF 28 FEB 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RE-ELECT PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR, MR. WILLIAM W. GEORGE, DR. ING, MR. WENDELIN WIEDEKING AND PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EACH AS THE DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT MR. ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. AS A DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG AS THE AUDITORS AND THE GROUP AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: O2 PLC, SLOUGH
MEETING DATE: 07/27/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G68436107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 2.25 PENCE PER SHARE FOR THE FYE 31 MAR 2005 TO BE PAID ON 26 AUG 2005 TO THE HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES WHO WERE ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS ON 05 AUG 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. RUDOLF LAMPRECHT AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. KATHLEEN O DONOVAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID ARCULUS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID CHANCE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. RUDOLF GROGER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS FROM THE CONCLUSION OF THIS MEETING UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE SHAREHOLDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THE BOARD BY ARTICLE 74.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM IN 2006 OR ON 27 OCT 2006 AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT BEING GBP 2,901,000 | Management | For | For |
| 12 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO PASSING OF RESOLUTION 11, TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THE BOARD BY ARTICLE 74.3 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD ENDING EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM IN 2006 OR ON 27 OCT 2006 AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 89 AMOUNT BEING GBP 435,200 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 83 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 163 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 870,400,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 0.1 PENCE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 0.1 PENCE AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINES... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: PERNOD-RICARD, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 11/10/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F72027109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS FOR THE FYE 30 JUN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF THE RESULT FOR THE FYE ON 30 JUN 2005 AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE SUMS POSTED TO THE LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS SPECIAL RESERVES ACCOUNT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE REGULATED AGREEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE NON-RENEWAL OF MR. M. JEAN-CLAUDE BETON S MANDATE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW MS. DANIELE RICARD S MANDATE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO RENEW MR. M. GERARD THERY S MANDATE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE DIRECTOR S FEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE THE NON-RENEWAL OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF A SUBSTITUTE STATUTORY AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REPURCHASE, TO KEEP AND TO TRANSFER COMPANY SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AMEND ARTICLES 15, 23 AND 34 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ENABLE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE BONDS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OF THE GENERAL MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AMEND ARTICLE 21 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ENABLE THE RECOURSE TO NEWMEANS OF TELECOMMUNICATION FOR THE HOLDING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE THE HARMONIZATION WITH OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION WITH THE NEW APPLICABLE REGULATIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF THE SHARES PREVIOUSLY REPURCHASED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE ORDINARY COMPANY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE COMPANY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL WITH THE CANCELLATION OF THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS WITH FACULTY TO CONFER A PRIORITY SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CASE OF A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, WITH ORWITHOUT CANCELLATION OF THE PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ISSUED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 10 % OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL IN ORDER TO REMUNERATE CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND MADE TO THE COMPANY AND MADE UP OF SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARE CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING ACCESSTO THE SHARE CAPITAL IN CASE OF A TAKE OVERBID INITIATED BY THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF DEBT GIVING RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY INCORPORATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS OR PREMIUMS OR OTHER SUMS THE CAPITALIZATION OF WHICH WOULD BE ALLOWED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOCATE A BONUS ISSUE OF ORDINARY SHARESOF THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH SHARE CAPITAL INCREASES RESERVED TO THE COMPANY S SAVING SCHEME MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 28 | APPROVE THE MERGER BY INTEGRATION OF SIFA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 29 | APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, NOT MOTIVATED BY LOSSES, AND MERGER PREMIUM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 30 | GRANT POWERS TO PROCEED WITH ANY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: PETROLEUM GEO-SVCS ASA
MEETING DATE: 06/14/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: R69628114
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | APPROVE TO DESIGNATE INSPECTOR OR SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE S OF MINUTES OFMEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOK 7.9 MILLION FOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR.JENS ULLTVEIT-MOE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RE-LECT MR. FRANCIS GUGEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RE-LECT MR. HARALD NORVIK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RE-LECT MR. ANTHONY TRIPODO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ELECT MR. WENCHE KJOELAAS AS A NEW DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT MR. SIRI HATLEN AS A NEW DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | ELECT MR. HOLLYVAN DEURSEN AS A NEW DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE MEMBERS OF NOMINATING COMMITTEEFOR 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION FOR THE PERIOD 15 JUN 2006 TO 30 JUN , 2007 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THE CHANGES MADE TO MANDATE AND CHARTER OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE THE CREATION OF NOK 48 MILLION POOL OF CAPITAL WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND ALSO TO CREATE NOK 6 MILLION POOL OF CAPITAL TO GUARANTEE CONVERSION RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND THE ARTICLES REGARDING US BANKRUPTCY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPROVE TO CHANGE THE SIZE OF BOARD 3-13 MEMBERS TO ALLOW THE INCLUSION OF EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AMEND THE ARTICLES REGARDING RIGHT TO SIGN FOR COMPANY 2 BOARD MEMBERS JOINTLY OR MANAGER AND 1 BOARD MEMBER JOINTLY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AMEND THE ARTICLES REGARDING, REMOVAL OF OUTDATED ARTICLES QUORUM REQUIREMENTFOR CERTAIN BOARD-RELATED ISSUES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AMEND ARTICLES REGARDING TO THE TRANSFER OF SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMPANY AND BOARD CONCERNING DISCHARGE OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: PIPEX COMMUNICATIONS PLC, LONDON
MEETING DATE: 06/07/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G7099S108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE, APPROVE AND ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005, TOGETHER WITH THE REPORT OF THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-ELECT MR. STEWART PORTER AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 102 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. CHRISTINA KENNEDY AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 102 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITORS TO THE COMPANY, UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OFASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AND EQUITY SECURITIES AND FOR THE PERIOD THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT SHALL BE GBP 7,775,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 15 MONTHS | Management | For | For |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 5 AND PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AND EQUITY SECURITIES AND FOR THE PERIOD THE SECTION 89 AMOUNT SHALL BE GBP 2,333,000 | Management | For | For |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985ACT AND THE AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN ITS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE ACT UP TO IN AGGREGATE 233,300,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 1P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 1P AND NOT MORE THAN 5% ABOVE THE AVERAGE OF THE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE PLC DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHOR... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: PRUDENTIAL PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/18/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G72899100
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YE31 DEC 2005 WITH THE AUDITOR S REPORT THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT SIR DAVID CLEMENTI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. M.G.A. MCLINTOCK AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. M. NORBOM AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MS. K.A. O DONOVAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. M.E. TUCKER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. N.E.T. PRETTEJOHN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. LORD TURNBULL AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH THE COMPANY S ACCOUNTS ARE LAID | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF THE AUDITOR S REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 12 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 11.02 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE OF THE COMPANY FORTHE YE 31 DEC 2005, WHICH SHALL BE PAYABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 24 MAR 2006 FINAL DIVIDEND 11.02 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE WILL BE PAID ON 26 MAY 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE THE GROUP PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN GROUP PSP AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DO ALL ACTS AND THINGS WHICH THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR EXPEDIENT TO CARRY THE GROUP PSP INTO EFFECT INCLUDING THE MAKING OF ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AS THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE | Management | For | For |
| 14 | APPROVE THE BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE PLAN BUPP AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DO ALL ACTS AND THINGS WHICH THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR EXPEDIENT TO CARRY THE BUPP INTO EFFECT INCLUDING THE MAKING OF ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AS THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE | Management | For | For |
| 15 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FROMGBP 150 MILLION TO GBP 200 MILLION BY THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 1 BILLION ORDINARY SHARES OF 5 PENCE EACH | Management | For | For |
| 16 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY OR PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 15 AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO ALLOT GENERALLY OR UNCONDITIONALLY RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 WITH THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT IN RESPECT OF THE COMPANY S ORDINARY SHARES SHALL BE GBP 40,360,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF THE NEXT AGM | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 13 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION SUBJECT TO RESOLUTION 16 AND FOR THIS PURPOSE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES SHALL INCLUDE A SALE OF RELEVANT SHARES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 94(3A) OF THAT ACT AS IF SECTION 89(1) OF THE ACT DID NOT APPLY, TO SUCH ALLOTMENT PROVIDED THAT: I THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EQUITY SEC... | Management | For | For |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 58 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT OF UP TO 242 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES OF 5 PENCE EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE EXCLUSIVE OF EXPENSES OF 5 PENCE AND EQUAL TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE OF THE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, FOR THE 5... | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: PUBLICIS GROUPE SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 06/07/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F7607Z165
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND ITSCHAIRWOMAN AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT, THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2005 FY, SHOWING A PROFIT OF EUR 414,000,000.00, GROUP SHARE OF EUR 386,000,000.00 IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROPRIATE AS FOLLOWS: INCOME FOR THE FY: EUR 254,044,499.00 TO THE LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 65,517.00 TO THE DIVIDEND: EUR 70,960,144.00 FOR 197,111,510 SHARES TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 183,018,838.00 THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.36 PER SHARE OF EUR 0.40 PAR VALUE, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE PROVIDED BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE; THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID ON 04 JUL 2006 IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY HOLDS S... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | GRANT PERMANENT DISCHARGE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | GRANT PERMANENT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 600,000.00 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE OVERALL MAXIMUM AMOUNT, EACH MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE WILL RECEIVE A FIXED AMOUNT OF EUR 5,000.00 FOR EACH MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEES HE OR SHE WILL HAVE ATTENDED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY THE ARTICLE L.225-86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. ELISABETH BADINTER AS MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 6 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT MR. HENRI-CALIXTE SUAUDEAU AS MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPOINT MR. LEONE MEYER AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A 6-YEAR PERIOD. | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT BY CO-OPTATION MR. MICHEL HALPERIN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO REPLACE ROBERT BADINTER, FOR THE REMAINDER OF ROBERT BADINTER S TERM OF OFFICE, I.E. UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 45.00, MINIMUM SALE PRICE: EUR 18.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, IT IS REMINDED THAT THE COMPANY HOLDS ON 31 MAR 2006, 13,216,814 SHARES OF EUR 40; MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 292,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | GRANTS ALL POWERS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION 12 OF THE CURRENT MEETING, OF THE PLAN AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL MEETING OF 01 JUN 2005 OR THE PLANS AUTHORIZED PREVIOUSLY, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE EXECUTIVE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED AND THE REMAINING PERIOD OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 09 JAN 2002 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 10; AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN FOR COLLECTIVE RETIREMENT AND-OR ANY MUTUAL FUND; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; AND FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 7 OF THE BYLAWS: TRANSFER OF THE SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 11 OF THE BYLAWS: DELIBERATIONS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 21 OF THE BYLAWS: OFFICE - ATTENDANCE SHEET(-) VOTE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 22 OF THE BYLAWS: ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRYOUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BYLAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: Q-CELLS AG, THALHEIM
MEETING DATE: 06/29/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D6232R103
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FY WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD , THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 34,834, 863.55 AS FOLLOWS: THE ENTIRE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE REVENUE RESERVES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RATIFY KPMG DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT AS AUDITORS FORFISCAL 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PROGRAM, THE EXERCISE PERIOD FOR STOCK OPTIONS ISSUED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PROGRAM SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2005 STOCK OPTION PROGRAM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON THE RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE BONDS AND THE RELATEDCONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE WARRANT AND/OR CONVERTIBLE BONDS, AND THE CORRESPONDING CONTINGENT CAPITAL III, SHALL BE REVOKED, THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE BEARER BONDS OF UP TO EUR 1,500,000,000, CONFERRING AN OPTION OR CONVERSION RIGHT FOR SHARES OF THE COMPANY, ON OR BEFORE 31 MAY 2011, SHAREHOL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RESOLUTION ON A CAPITAL INCREASE FROM COMPANY RESERVES FOR THE ISSUE OF BONUSSHARES, THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED FROM BETWEEN EUR 36,913,604 AND EUR 37,300,000 DEPENDING UPON THE NUMBER OF SHARES ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE 2003 STOCK OPTION PROGRAM IN ADVANCE OF THE CAPITAL INCREASE TO BETWEEN EUR 73,827,208 AND EUR 74,600,000, THROUGH THE CONVERSION OF REVENUE RESERVES AND THE ISSUE OF NEW BEARER SHARES WITH DIVIDEND ENTITLEMENT FROM THE 2006 FY, THE SHARES SHALL BE GRANTED TO THE SHARE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ARISING FROM THE RESOLUTION AS PER ITEM 8 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RESOLUTION ON THE REVISION OF THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SHALL BE REVOKED, THE BOARD OF MDS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 36,913,604 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 36,913,604 NEW BEARER SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 31 MAY 2011, SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAY BE EXCLUDED FOR THE ISSUE OF SHARES FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES, FOR RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, AND ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES, THE EXISTING AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES SHALL BE REVOKED, THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE NEITHER BELOW EUR 0.01 NOR MORE THAN 5% ABOVE THE AVERAGE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES, ON OR BEFORE 30 NOV 2007, THE SHARES MAY BE USED FOR ACQUISITION PURPOSES OR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE COMPANYS STOCK OPTION PROGRAMS, SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR MAR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: RECKITT BENCKISER PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G7420A107
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | ADOPT THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FY 2005, WHICH ENDED ON 31 DEC 2005, AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT AND THAT PART OF THE REPORT OF THEAUDITORS WHICH REPORTS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 21P PER ORDINARY SHARE BE PAID ON 25 MAY 2006 TO ALL ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS ON THE REGISTER AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 03 MAR 2006 | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. BART BECHT AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. PETER HARF AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. GERARD MURPHY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO HOLD THE OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 25,360,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 9 AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 9 AND OR WHERE SUCH ALLOTMENT CONSTITUTE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY VIRTUE OF SECTION 94 (3A) OF THE ACT, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH ... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT AUTHORITIES CONTAINED IN THE ARTICLE 7 OF THEARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND PURSUANT SECTION 166 OF COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE ACT OF UP TO 72,280,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 10 10/19P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ORDINARY SHARES REPRESENTING LESS THAN 10% OF THE COMPANY S ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AS AT 1 MAR 2006 , AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 10 10/19P AND NOT MORE THAN 5% ABOVE THE AVERAGE MARKET VALUE FOR SUCH SHA... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE THE RULES IF THE RECKIT BENCKISER LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN THE LTIP AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, TO DO ALL SUCH ACTS AND THINGS THAT MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR EXPEDIENT TO CARRY THE LTIP INTO EFFECT AND TO ESTABLISH SUCH FURTHER PLANS FOR THE BENEFIT OF EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE THE UK WHISH ARE BASED ON THE LITP SUBJECT TO SUCH MODIFICATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF OVERSEAS TAX, EXCHANGE CONTROL OR SECURITY LAWS, PROVIDED THAT ANY SHARES MADE AVAILABLE ... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AMEND THE RULES OF THE RECKITT BENCKISER 2005 SAVINGS-RELATED SHARE OPTION PLAN, THE RECKITT BENCKISER 2005 GLOBAL STOCK PROFIT PLAN, THE RECKITT VENCKISER 2005 USA SAVKINGS-RELATED SHARE OPTION PLAN AND THE RECKITT BENCKISER SENIOR EXECUTIVE SHARE OWNERSHIP POLICY PLAN THE SHARE PLANS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DO ALL ACTS AND THINGS AS THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY TO CARRY THE AMENDMENTS INTO EFFECT | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: REUTERS GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G7540P109
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STATUTORY REPORTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT AND POLICY | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 6.15 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT SIR. DERYCK MAUGHAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. LAWTON FITT AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. NIALL FITZGERALD KBE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. THOMAS GLOCER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID GRIGSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. PENELOPE HUGHES AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. EDWARD KOZEL AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. KENNETH OLISA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT MR. RICHARD OLVER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-ELECT MR. IAN STRACHAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 14 | RE-ELECT MR. DEVIN WENIG AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 15 | RE-APPOINT THE PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 17 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITH PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 114,000,000 | Management | For | For |
| 18 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE OF EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 17,000,000 | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE 207,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES FOR MARKET PURCHASE | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: RIO TINTO LTD
MEETING DATE: 05/04/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Q81437107
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| 1 | APPROVE TO BUY-BACKS BY THE COMPANY OF FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES IN THE COMPANY OF 12 MONTH PERIOD FOLLOWING THIS APPROVAL: A) UNDER ONE OR MORE OFF-MARKET BUY-BACK TENDER SCHEMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS THE BUY-BACK TENDERS AS SPECIFIED; AND B) PURSUANT TO ON-MARKET BUY-BACKS BY THE COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LISTING RULES OF THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE, BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES BOUGHT BACK PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY IN THIS RESOLUTION, WHETHER UNDE... | Management | For | For |
| 2 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO BUY-BACKS BY THE COMPANY OF ORDINARY SHARES FROM TINTO HOLDING AUSTRALIA PRIVATE LIMITED (THA) IN THE 12 MONTH PERIOD FOLLOWING UPON THE TERMS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE DRAFT BUY-BACK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THA ENTITLED 2006 RTL-THA AGREEMENT AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THAT, SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT IN WRITING OF THE HOLDER OF THE SPECIAL VOTING SHARE: A) AMEND THE COMPANY S CONSTITUTION AS SPECIFIED; AND B) ADOPT THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF RIO TINTO PLC AS THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF RIO TINTO PLC IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AND TO THE EXCLUSION OF THE EXISTING ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF RIO TINTO PLC | Management | For | Abstain |
| 4 | ELECT MR. TOM ALBANESE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT SIR. ROD EDDINGTON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT SIR. DAVID CLEMENTI AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. LEIGH CLIFFORD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT MR. ANDREW GOULD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. DAVID MAYHEW AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF RIO TINTO PLC TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE RIO TINTO PLC AND AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 11 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT AS SET OUT IN THE 2005 ANNUAL REVIEW AND THE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RECEIVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC
MEETING DATE: 04/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G76891111
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE REPORT AND THE ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 3 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. R.A. SCOTT AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. P.D. SUTHERLAND AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. C.A.M. BUCHAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT SIR TOM MCKILLLOP AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MRS J.C. KONG AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. G. R. WHITTAKER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | ELECT MR. J.A.N. CAMERON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | ELECT MR. M.A. FISHER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ELECT MR. W.M. FRIEDRICH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 15 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITH PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 266,482,100 | Management | For | For |
| 16 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED SECURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 39,972,315 | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AUTHORISE 319,778,520 ORDINARY SHARES FOR MARKET PURCHASE | Management | For | For |
| 18 | APPROVE EU POLITICAL DONATIONS UP TO GBP 250,000 AND INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE UP TO GBP 250,000 | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: SAFRAN SA, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/18/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F4035A557
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FO... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005;GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE TO MAINTAIN THE REGISTRATION OF THE AMOUNT OF EUR 404,908,814.98 TO THE SPECIAL RESERVE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY OF EUR 306,054,665.60 APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: NET EARNINGS FOR THE FY: EUR 302,595,258.17 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 3,459,407.43 ALLOCATED TO: LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 4,700,068.80 OPTIONAL RESERVE: EUR 151,000,000.00 TOTAL DIVIDEND: EUR 150,130,650.60, I.E. 417,029,585 SHARES AT EUR 0.36 STATUTORY DIVIDEND: EUR 0.01SUPER DIVIDEND: EUR 0.35 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 223,946.20 THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.36 PER SHARE, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLESL.225-86 ET SEQUENCE OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND APPROVE THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RATIFY THE CO-OPTATION OF MR. MICHELE MONAVON AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO REPLACE DOMINIQUE PARIS, FOR THE REMAINDER OF DOMINIQUE PARIS TERM OF OFFICE, I.E. UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2010 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | RATIFY THE CO-OPTATION OF MR. CHRISTIAN HALARY AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORYBOARD, TO REPLACE MR. MICHEL TOUSSAN, FOR THE REMAINDER OF MR. MICHEL TOUSSAN S TERM OF OFFICE, I.E. UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2010 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE NEW CORPORATE NAME OF THE COMPANY DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU AUDIT, STATUTORY AUDITOR, I.E. DELOITTE ET ASSOCIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 30.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 41,000,000 SHARES, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 1,230,000,000.00; AND TO DECIDE CONSEQUENTLY THAT EUR 72,882,007.25 WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE RESERVE FOR OWN SHARES ACCOUNT AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE NEXT SHAREHOLDERS MEETING ; AND TO TAKE ALL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MOREOCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL AND TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL UP TO THE SAME AMOUNT AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE NEXT SHAREHOLDERS MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL POWERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 100,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS OR SHARE PREMIUMS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE NEXT AGM AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL POWERS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO THE EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY SAFRAN AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SAFRAN SHARES, THE MAXIMAL NOMINAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT UNDER THIS DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY SHALL NOT EXCEED 1% PER YEAR, THIS PERCENTAGE INCLUDES THE OPTIONS GRANTING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE SHARES GRANTED BY VIRTUE OF THE RESOLUTION 13 AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL POWERS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO THE EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY SAFRAN AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES, OPTIONS GRANTING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, THE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZED AND CARRIED OUT BY THE COMPANY, PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF OPTIONS GRANTING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE SHARES SHALL NOT EXCEED 1% PER YEAR, THIS PERCENTAGE INCLUDES THE OPTIONS GRANTING THE RIGHT TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES GRANT... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE TO DECIDE THE OVERALL AMOUNT PERTAINING TO THE CAPITAL INCREASES TO BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE USE OF THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 110,000,000.00 AND CAPITAL INCREASE CARRIED OUT BY VIRTUE OF ONE OF THESE RESOLUTIONS SHALL COUNT AGAINST THIS CEILING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF A COPY OR AN EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THE PRESENT TO ACCOMPLISH ALL DEPOSITS AND PUBLICATIONS PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: SAMSUNG ELECTRS LTD
MEETING DATE: 02/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Y74718100
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET, INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED EARNINGS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | ELECT MR. JAE-SUNG HWANG, EXECUTIVE ADVISOR AT KIM JANG LAW FIRM AS AN OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. KWEE-HO JEONG, ADVISORY LAWYER AT RIGHT LAW FIRM AS AN OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. OH-SOO PARK, PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS AT SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY AS AN OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. DONG-MIN YOON, LAWYER AT KIM JANG LAW FIRM AS AN OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. JAE-WOONG LEE, PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AT SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY AS AN OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. KEON-HEE LEE, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF DIRECTOR AT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AS AN INSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. JONG-YONG YOON, VICE CHAIRMAN AT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AS AN INSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. YOON-WOO LEE, VICE CHAIRMAN AT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AS AN INSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | ELECT MR. DO-SEOK CHOI, PRESIDENT AT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AS AN INSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | ELECT MR. JAE-SUNG HWANG, EXECUTIVE ADVISOR AT KIM JANG LAW FIRM AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDITORS COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ELECT MR. JAE-WOONG LEE, PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AT SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDITORS COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVE THE LIMIT OF REMUNERATION FOR THE DIRECTORS AT KRW 60 BILLIONS | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: SANOFI-AVENTIS
MEETING DATE: 05/31/2006 |
TICKER: SNY SECURITY ID: 80105N105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 | Management | For | None |
| 2 | APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 | Management | For | None |
| 3 | APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS; DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND | Management | For | None |
| 4 | APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS COVERED BY THE STATUTORY AUDITORS SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE L.225-40 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE | Management | For | None |
| 5 | REAPPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 6 | APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR | Management | For | None |
| 7 | REAPPOINTMENT OF A STATUTORY AUDITOR | Management | For | None |
| 8 | APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR | Management | For | None |
| 9 | DIRECTORS ATTENDANCE FEES | Management | For | None |
| 10 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CARRY OUT TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY | Management | For | None |
| 11 | REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MERGER OF RHONE COOPER INTO SANOFI-AVENTIS - APPROVAL OF THE CONSIDERATION FOR THE MERGER AND OF THE RESULTING CAPITAL INCREASE | Management | For | None |
| 12 | APPROPRIATION OF MERGER PREMIUM | Management | For | None |
| 13 | FORMAL RECORDING OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE MERGER ON MAY 31, 2006 AND OF THE RESULTING CAPITAL INCREASE | Management | For | None |
| 14 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE BYLAWS AFTER THE CAPITAL INCREASE | Management | For | None |
| 15 | AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES 12 AND 16 OF THE BYLAWS | Management | For | None |
| 16 | POWERS | Management | For | None |
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ISSUER NAME: SAP AG
MEETING DATE: 05/09/2006 |
TICKER: SAP SECURITY ID: 803054204
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE RETAINED EARNINGS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | None |
| 2 | RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | None |
| 3 | RESOLUTION ON THE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | None |
| 4 | APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 | Management | Unknown | None |
| 5 | RESOLUTION ON A CAPITAL INCREASE FROM COMPANY FUNDS BY THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF THE EXISTING CAPITAL STOCK BY CONVERTING PARTIAL AMOUNTS OF THE CAPITAL RESERVES | Management | Unknown | None |
| 6 | RESOLUTION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAPITAL INCREASE FROM COMPANY FUNDS BY THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF THE EXISTING CAPITAL STOCK BY CONVERTING PARTIAL AMOUNTS OF THE CAPITAL RESERVES | Management | Unknown | None |
| 7 | RESOLUTION ON A CHANGE IN THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND ON A CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | None |
| 8 | RESOLUTION ON THE CREATION OF A NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL LA AGAINST CONTRIBUTIONS IN CASH WITH THE OPTION TO EXCLUDE THE SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | None |
| 9 | RESOLUTION ON THE CREATION OF A NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL LLA AGAINST CONTRIBUTIONS IN CASH OR IN KIND WITH THE OPTION TO EXCLUDE THE SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS | Management | Unknown | None |
| 10 | RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE TREASURY SHARES WITH A PRO RATA AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK REPRESENTED BY SUCH SHARES OF UP TO EUR 30 MILLION IN AGGREGATE | Management | Unknown | None |
| 11 | RESOLUTION ON AN AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL TREASURY SHARES WITH A PRO RATE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK REPRESENTED BY SUCH SHARES OF UP TO EUR 90 MILLION IN AGGREGATE | Management | Unknown | None |
| 12 | RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE EQUITY DERIVATIVES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF TREASURY SHARES | Management | Unknown | None |
| 13 | RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE AND/OR WARRANT-LINKED BONDS, ON THE CANCELLATION OF THE EXISTING CONTINGENT CAPITAL IV, ON THE CREATION OF A NEW CONTINGENT CAPITAL IV | Management | Unknown | None |
| 14 | RESOLUTION ON AN ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE AND/OR WARRANT-LINKED BONDS, ON THE CREATION OF A NEW CONTINGENT CAPITAL IVA | Management | Unknown | None |
| 15 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAP AG AND SAP ERSTE BETEILIGUNGS- UND VERMOGENSVERWALTUNGS GMBH | Management | Unknown | None |
| 16 | RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAP AG AND SAP ZWEITE BETEILIGUNGS- UND VERMOGENSVERWALTUNGS GMBH | Management | Unknown | None |
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ISSUER NAME: SES GLOBAL SA, LUXEMBOURG
MEETING DATE: 04/06/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: L8300G135
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ORDER FOR THE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE VALID, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND IN THE COMPLETED VOTING CERTIFICATE DULY SIGNED BY THE FDR HOLDER OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THE BENEFICIAL OWNER. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS DOCUMENT AT THE HYPERLINK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION . SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE ATTENDANCE LIST, ESTABLISH THE QUORUM AND ADOPT THE AGENDA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE NOMINATION OF A SECRETARY AND OF 2 SCRUTINEERS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 2005 ACTIVITIES REPORT OF THE BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON THE MAIN DEVELOPMENTS DURING 2005 AND PERSPECTIVES | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OF THE 2005 FINANCIAL REPORTS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | RECEIVE THE AUDIT REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 8 | APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31 DEC 2005 AND OF THE 2005 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF 2005 PROFITS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE THE TRANSFERS BETWEEN RESERVE ACCOUNTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | GRANT DISCHARGE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | GRANT DISCHARGE THE AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT THE AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR 2006 AND DETERMINE ITS REMUNERATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE BOARD MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | MISCELLANEOUS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: SGL CARBON AG, WIESBADEN
MEETING DATE: 04/28/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: D6949M108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2005 FY WITH THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE TO APPROPRIATE THE DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT OF EUR 21,984,000 AS FOLLOWS:EUR 10,992,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE OTHER REVENUE RESERVES; EUR 10,992,000 SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RATIFY THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPOINT ERNST AND YOUNG AG, FRANKFURT, AS THE AUDITORS FOR THE 2006 FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE REVOCATION OF THE EXISTING CONTINGENT CAPITAL AS PER SECTION 3(8)OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 4,685,921.28 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO 1,830,438 NEW BEARER NO-PAR SHARES AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH AND/OR KIND, ON OR BEFORE 27 APR 2011; THE NEW SHARES SHALL BE ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES; SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS SHALL BE EXCLUDED; AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 15% IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER, ON OR BEFORE 27 OCT 2007; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR AN OFFER TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS IF THE SHARES ARE SOLD AGAINST PAYMENT IN CASH AT A PRICE NOT MATER... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO LTD
MEETING DATE: 03/21/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: Y7749X101
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET, INCOME STATEMENT AND THE STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION OF UNAPPROPRIATED RETAINED EARNINGS | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE THE PARTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. IL-SEOP KIM AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. SANG-YOON LEE AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. YOON-SOO YOON AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. SI-YEOL YOO AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. BYUNG-HEON PARK AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. YOUNG-HOON CHOI AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. SI-JONG KIM AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | ELECT MR. PHILLIPPE REYNIEIX A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | ELECT MR. HAENG-NAM JEONG AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ELECT MR. MYUNG-SOO CHOI AS A OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | ELECT MR. IL-SEOP KIM AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 14 | ELECT MR. SANG-YOON LEE AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 15 | ELECT MR. SI-JONG KIM AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 16 | ELECT MR. YOUNG-SEOK, CHOI AS A MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE | Management | For | For |
| 17 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION LIMIT FOR THE DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 18 | APPROVE THE STOCK OPTION FOR STAFF | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: SIM TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD
MEETING DATE: 04/21/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G81474101
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF HKD 0.14 PER ORDINARY SHARE FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. WONG CHO TUNG AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. WONG HEI, SIMON AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MS. TANG RONGRONG AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. HENG KWOO SENG AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-APPOINT MESSRS. DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AND MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS AND OPTIONS, INCLUDING WARRANTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES, DURING AND AFTER THE RELEVANT PERIOD, NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY OTHERWISE THAN PURSUANT TO: I) A RIGHTS ISSUE; OR II) ANY ISSUE SHARE FOR THE COMPANY, ON THE EXERCISE OF THE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS ATTACHING TO ANY WARRANTS WH... | Management | For | Against |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO REPURCHASE SHARES OF THE COMPANY DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED OR ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE ON WHICH THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY MAY BE LISTED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION UNDER THE HONG KONG CODE ON SHARE REPURCHASES FOR SUCH PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AT SUCH PRICE AS THE DIRECTORS MAY AT THEIR DISCRETION DETERMINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A... | Management | For | For |
| 10 | APPROVE, CONDITIONAL UPON THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS 5.A AND 5.B, TO EXTEND THE GENERAL MANDATE GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 5.A, BY AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 5.B, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMOUNT DOES NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AT THE DATE OF PASSING THIS RESOLUTI... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AMEND BYE-LAW 86(2) OF THE COMPANY AS SPECIFIED | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: SOCIETE GENERALE, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/30/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F43638141
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE F... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | RECEIVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT, AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005 AND THE EARNINGS OF EUR 3,069,086,820.68; | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS AS FOLLOWS: NET PROFIT FOR THE FY: EUR 3,069,086,820.68; RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 4,439,665,572.43; DISTRIBUTABLE TOTAL: EUR 7,508,752,393.11; RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT: EUR 1,114,790,006.18; DIVIDEND: EUR 1,954,296,814.50; THE RESERVE WHICH AMOUNTED EUR 10,111,265,559.65 AFTER ALLOCATION OF THE 2004 INCOME OF EUR 9,238,209,010.49 RETAINED EARNINGS AMOUNTED TO EUR 4,439,665,572.43 AFTER ALLOCATION OF THE 2004 INCOME EUR 5,554,455,578.61 AND, THE SHAREHOLDERS WI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL AUDITORS REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE L.225-22-1, L.225-38 AND L.225-42-1 AND FOLLOWINGS OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE TERM OF OFFICE TO MR. ROBERT A. DAY AS A DIRECTOR FOR 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE TERM OF OFFICE TO MR. ELIE COHEN AS A DIRECTOR FOR 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPOINT MR. GIANMILIO OSCULATI AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MR. LUC VANDEVELDE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 2-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO ALLOCATE EUR 750,000.00 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS ANNUAL FEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE AND ASSOCIES STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR THE FY S 2006 TO 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST AND YOUNG AS STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR THE FY S 2006 TO 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALIAN PONS AS DEPUTY AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY DELOITTE ASSOCIES FOR THE FY S 2006 TO 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. GABRIEL GALET AS DEPUTY AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY ERNST & YOUNG FOR THE FY S 2006 TO 2011 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL MEETINGON 09 MAY 2005, TO TRADE THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE IN VIEW OF ADJUSTING THEIR PRICE AS PER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 165.00; MINIMUM SELLING PRICE: EUR 70.00; AND, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES 43,428,818 TO BE TRADED 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL ; MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 7,165,754,970.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS ; AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 220,000,000.00 BY WAY OF ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES OTHER SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL UP TO MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 550,000,000.00 BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH ISSUE IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND UNDER THE BY-LAWS TO BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES OR THE RAISE OF THE P... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 110,000,000.00 BY WAY OF ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES OTHER SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL UP TO MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 600,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; APPROVE THAT THESE ISSUES MAY BE ACHIEVED IN CONSIDERATION FOR SECURITIES WHICH WOULD BE BROUGHT TO SOCIETE GENERALE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DECIDE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT OF A SURPLUS DEMAND IN THE FRAMEWORK OF A CAPITAL INCREASE, FOR EACH OF THE ISSUES WITH OR WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDER, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD AND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 15% OF GENERAL MEETING PROXY SERVICES INITIAL ISSUE, AT THE SAME PRICE AS THE ONE OF THE INITIAL ISSUANCE, AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; TO TAKE ALL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO 10%, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTION IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES GIVEN ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE EXISTING AUTHORITY TO THE SHAREHOLDER ON 29 APR 2004, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOR OF MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY OR A GROUP SAVINGS PLAN BELONGING TO SOCIETE GENERALE OR RELATED COMPANIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; FOR AN AMOUNT THAT NOT EXCEEDING EUR 16,300,000.00; AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IN RESOLUTION 16 ON 29 APR 2004, TO GRANT IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, IN FAVOR OF EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES, OPTIONS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IN RESOLUTION 11 ON 09 MAY 2005, TO GRANT FOR FREE EXISTING OR FUTURE SHARES, IN FAVOR OF THE EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES OR CLASSED AS SUCH OR SOME OF THE EXECUTIVE CATEGORIES, AS WELL AS IN FAVOR OF THE CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES, WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 2% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL AND THE CEILING OF 4% OF THE CAPITAL REPRESENTING ON OVERALL CEILING FOR RESOLUTIONS 20 AND 21, THEY MAY NOT R... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CANCEL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING IN RESOLUTION 17 ON 29 APR 2004 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | AUTHORIZE ALL THE POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILLINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: STATOIL ASA
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: R8412T102
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | OPENING OF THE AGM BY THE CHAIR OF THE CORPORATE ASSEMBLY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | ELECT THE ATTENDING SHAREHOLDERS AND PROXIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | ELECT A CHAIR OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | ELECT A PERSON TO CO-SIGN THE MINUTES TOGETHER WITH THE CHAIR OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE NOTICE AND THE AGENDA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE STATOIL ASA AND THE STATOIL GROUP FOR 2005, INCLUDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSAL FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DIVIDEND; A DIVIDEND OF NOK 8.20 PER SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE COMPANY S AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ELECT 8 MEMBERS AND 3 DEPUTY MEMBERS TO THE CORPORATE ASSEMBLY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATE ASSEMBLY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, SECTION 11-ELECTION COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION FOR THE MEMBERS TO THE ELECTION COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE TO REDUCE NOK 58.6 MILLION IN THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH SHARE CANCELLATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE STATOIL SHARES IN THE MARKET FOR SUBSEQUENT ANNULMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE STATOIL SHARES IN THE MARKET IN ORDER TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SHARE SAVING PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: SUEZ, PARIS
MEETING DATE: 05/05/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F90131115
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 284575 DUE TO ADDITION OFRESOLUTION. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT: APPROVES THE PARENT COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE REPORT OF THESTATUTORY AUDITORS : APPROVES THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND RESOLVES THAT THE NET EARNINGS FOR THE FYE EUR 1,000,428,439.49, PLUS RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,923,098,936.45, REPRESENTING DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME OF EUR 2,923,527,375.94 BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: STATUTORY DIVIDEND: EUR 127,105,605.90, ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND: EUR 1,143,950,453.10 AND THE TOTAL DISTRIBUTION: EUR 1,652,471,316.94; THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.00 PER SHARE, AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE PROVIDE... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY THE ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND APPROVES THE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN-JACQUES SALANE AS A DIRECTOR FOR4 YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE IN THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 40.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 5,000,000,000.00; AND GRANT ALL POWERS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS AND IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OF MORE OCCASIONS AND ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED: I) BY WAY OF ISSUING ORDINARY SHARES AND-OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF SUBSIDIARIES, II) BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY THE LAW AND UNDER THE BY-LAWS, TO BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE ISSUE OF BONUS SHARES OR THE RAISE OF THE PAR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, IN ONE OF MORE OCCASIONS WITHOUT PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED: BY WAY OF ISSUING: I) BY THE COMPANY, ORDINARY SHARES AND/OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF SUBSIDIARIES, GIVING THAT THESE SHARES MAY BE ISSUED IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE SECURITIES TENDERED IN A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER AND, WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 10% OF THE COMPANY SHARE CAPITAL, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTI... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EACH OF THE ISSUES DECIDED IN THE 8 RESOLUTION, FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD AND WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 10% OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL, TO SET THE ISSUE PRICE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AND THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF CAPITAL INCREASE SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE NOMINAL VALUE OF SHARES ISSUED IN RESOLUTIONS 7 AND 8; AND GRANT ALL POWERS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE ON ONE OR SEVERAL OCCASIONS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES L.223-32 II AND L. 223-33 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE EQUITY WARRANTS ENABLING SUBSCRIPTION UNDER PREFERENTIAL TERM TO SHARE OR SHARES IN THE COMPANY AND THE FREE ALLOTMENT THEREOF TO ALL OF THE COMPANY S SHAREHOLDERS HAVING SHAREHOLDERS HAVING SHAREHOLDERS STATUS BEFORE THE EXPIRY OF THE PUBLIC OFFER PERIOD AS WELL AS TO DETERMINE THE CONDITIONS OF EXERCISE AND FEATURES OF THE WARR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 5,000,000,000.00, OF COMPOUND DEBT SECURITIES; ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS AND IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 05 MAY 2000 IN ORDER TO ISSUE BONDS AND DEBT SECURITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OF MORE OCCASIONS, BY WAY OF ISSUING SHARES TO BE PAID BY CASH, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES WHO ARE THE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN FOR A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 3% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 5 YEAR AND IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 27 APR 2004 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, THE SHARE CAPITAL TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 30,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITHOUT THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 15,000,000 NEW SHARES OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 2.00 EACH; AND THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF COMPANY SPRING MULTIPLE 2006 SCA; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD AND GRANT ALL POWERS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTHS AND IT SUPERSEDES THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 13 MAY 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AMEND THE ARTICLE 7.4 OF THE BY-LAWS-NOTIFICATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE COMPANY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | GRANT ALL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: TANDBERG ASA
MEETING DATE: 03/23/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: R88391108
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | OPENING OF THE MEETING BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND SUMMARY OF THE SHAREHOLDERS PRESENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | ELECT THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING AND TWO PERSONS TO COUNTERSIGN THE MINUTES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE NOTICE AND AGENDA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE MANAGEMENT S STATUS REPORT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 2005, HEREUNDER PROPOSED DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE FEES PAYABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND THE AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY WAY OF CANCELLATION OF THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES INCLUDING AN ORIENTATION OF THE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE TO RAISE CONVERTIBLE LOANS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL BY SHARE ISSUES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE COMPANY S SHARE PREMIUM RESERVE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: TELE2 AB
MEETING DATE: 05/10/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: W95878117
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | ELECT LAWYER MARTIN BORRESEN AS A CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE VOTING LIST | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE AGENDA | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ELECT 1 OR 2 PERSONS TO CHECK AND VERIFY THE MINUTES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MEETING HAS BEEN DULY CONVENED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITORS REPORT AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ADOPT THE INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE A DIVIDEND OF SEK 1.75 PER SHARE; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FURTHER PROPOSES THAT THE RECORD DATE FOR THE DIVIDEND SHALL BE MONDAY 15 MAY 2006; AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED TREATMENT OF THE COMPANY S UNAAPROPRIATED EARNINGS OR ACCUMULATED LOSS AS STATED IN THE ADOPTED BALANCE SHEET | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | GRANT DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT 8 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE THAT THE REMUNERATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDING REMUNERATION FOR THE WORK IN THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT AGM SHALL BE A TOTAL OF SEK 3,750,000, OF WHICH SEK 800,000 SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, SEK 400,000 TO EACH OF THE OTHER DIRECTORS AND A TOTAL OF SEK 150,000 FOR WORK IN THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | RE-ELECT MESSRS. VIGO CARLUND, JOHN HEPBURN, JAN LOEBER, JOHN SHAKESHAFT AND CRISTINA STENBECK AS A DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND ELECT MESSRS. MIA BRUNELL, DONNA CORDNER AND DANIEL JOHANNESSON AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE FOR PREPARATION OF THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; THE WORK OF PREPARING A PROPOSAL ON THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND THE AUDITOR, IN CASE AUDITOR SHOULD BE ELECTED, AND THEIR REMUNERATION AS WELL AS THE PROPOSAL ON THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AGM OF 2007 SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A NOMINATION COMMITTEE; THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE, WHICH WILL CONSIST OF AT LEAST 3 MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY, WILL BE FORMED DURING SEPTEMBER 2006 IN CONSULTATION ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE THAT TELE2 SHALL KEEP AND CONTINUE TO APPLY ITS CURRENT POLICY ON SENIOR EXECUTIVES FIXED SALARY, VARIABLE REMUNERATION, PARTICIPATION IN INCENTIVE PROGRAMMERS, PENSIONS AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND POLICY ON REMUNERATION AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE COMPANY S WEBSITE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE THAT OWNERS OF CLASS A SHARES SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECLASSIFICATION OF THEIR CLASS A SHARES INTO CLASS B SHARES, WHEREBY EACH CLASS A SHARE SHALL BE ABLE TO BE RECLASSIFIED AS A CLASS B SHARE; AND A REQUEST FOR RECLASSIFICATION SHALL BE ABLE TO BE MADE FROM THE PERIOD FROM AND INCLUDING 30 MAY 2006 UP TO AND INCLUDING 13 JUN 2006 BY NOTIFICATION TO THE COMPANY ON A SPECIAL FORM WHICH IS TO BE SENT TO OWNERS OF CLASS A SHARES IN GOOD TIME BEFORE 30 MAY 2006, AS WELL AS BEING MADE AVAIL... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PASS A RESOLUTION ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS FOR THE PERIOD UP UNTIL THE NEXT AGM ON PURCHASING SO MANY CLASS B SHARES THAT THE COMPANY S HOLDING DOES NOT AT ANY TIME EXCEED 5% OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES IN THE COMPANY; THE PURCHASE OF SHARES SHALL TAKE PLACE ON THE STOCKHOLM STOCK EXCHANGE AND MAY ONLY OCCUR AT A PRICE WITHIN THE SHARE PRICE INTERVAL REGISTERED AT THAT TIME, WHERE SHARE PRICE INTERVAL MEANS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HIGHEST BUYING PRICE AN... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RAISE CERTAIN LOAN FINANCING, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW COMPANIES ACT, WHICH ENTERED INTO FORCE ON 01 JAN 2006, A RESOLUTION TO TAKE UP PARTICIPATING DEBENTURES, I.E. LOAN FINANCING, WHERE THE INTEREST RATE IS DEPENDENT UPON THE COMPANY S PROFITS OR FINANCIAL POSITION, MUST BE TAKEN AT THE GENERAL MEETING; ACCORDING TO THE PREVIOUS COMPANIES ACT, A RESOLUTION FROM THE GENERAL MEETING WAS ONLY REQUIRED WHEN THE INTEREST OF THE LOAN WAS DEPENDENT ON... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | APPROVE THE COVERAGE OF TAX LOSS FOR PREVIOUS INCENTIVE PROGRAMME: IT HAS TURNED OUT THAT NETCOM SYSTEMS AB S NOW TELE2 INCENTIVE PROGRAMME, WHICH WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 1997, MAY, IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF THE INVESTED CAPITAL, ENCOMPASS UNFORESECABLE AND SIGNIFICANT TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FORMER EMPLOYEES AND PARTICIPANTS OF THE PROGRAMME AND AGAINST THIS BACKGROUND AND IN ORDER TO RETAIN THE PRESENT EMPLOYEES CONFIDENCE IN THE COMPANY AND FACILITATE RECRUITMENT IN THE FUTURE, THE BOARD OF D... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | CLOSING OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: TELEFONICA S A
MEETING DATE: 06/20/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: 879382109
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 21 JUN 2006. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, OF THE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF BOTH TELEFONICA, S.A AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF COMPANIES, AS WELL AS OF THE PROPOSED APPLICATION OF RESULTS OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND OF THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THEREOF, ALL WITH RESPECT TO FISCAL YEAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, OF THE MERGER PLAN OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND TELEFONICA MOVILES, S.A. AND APPROVAL, AS THE MERGER BALANCE SHEET, OF THE BALANCE SHEET OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005. APPROVAL OF THE MERGER OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND TELEFONICA MOVILES, S.A. THROUGH THE ABSORPTION OF THE LATTER BY THE FORMER, WITH THE TERMINATION OF TELEFONICA MOVILES, S.A. AND THE TRANSFER EN BLOC AND AS A WHOLE OF ALL OF ITS ASSETS TO TELEFONICA, S.A., WITH THE PROVISION ... | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECTION OF MR. CARLOS COLOMER CASELLAS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECTION OF MR. ISIDRO FAINE CASAS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECTION OF MR. ALFONSO FERRARI HERRERO AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECTION OF MR. LUIS LADA DIAZ AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECTION OF MR. ANTONIO MASSANELL LAVILLA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. DAVID ARCULUS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. PETER ERSKINE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. JULIO LINARES LOPEZ AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. VITALINO MANUEL NAFRIA AZNAR AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | APPROVAL, IF APPROPRIATE, OF A LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN CONSISTING OF THE DELIVERY OF SHARES OF AND WHICH IS LINKED TO CHANGES IN THE LISTING PRICE OF SHARES OF TELEFONICA, S.A. | Management | For | Against |
| 14 | AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH COMPANIES WITHIN THE GROUP | Management | For | For |
| 15 | AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SECTION 153.1.B) OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW, WITH A DELEGATION OF THE POWER TO EXCLUDE PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS PURSUANT, IN THIS LATTER CASE, TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 159.2 OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW | Management | For | For |
| 16 | DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, REMEDY AND CARRY OUT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING | Management | For | For |
| 17 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF FUTURE RECORD DATE. IFYOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: TOTAL SA, COURBEVOIE
MEETING DATE: 05/12/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F92124100
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 296923 DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR S GENERAL REPORT; APPROVES THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: EARNINGS FOR THE FY: 4,142,954,352.00; AVAILABLE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,458,995,601.00; AMOUNT TO BE ALLOCATED: EUR 5,601,949,953.00; TOTAL DIVIDEND: EUR 4,005,393,598.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 1,596,556,355.00; THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 6.48 PER SHARE OF EUR 10.00 FACE VALUE; THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING REMINDS AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 3.00, ENTITLING NATURAL PERSONS DOMICILED IN FRANCE TO THE 50 % ALLOWA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRANSFER THE AMOUNT OF EUR 2,807,661,894.50 POSTED TO THE SPECIAL RESERVE OF LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT, IN THE EVENT OF AN OPTION EXERCISE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 39 OF THE AMENDED FINANCE LAW FOR THE YEAR 2004 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE; AND APPROVE SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | AUTHORIZES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN SUPERSESSION OF THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 17 MAY 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NO. 5, TO PURCHASE OR SELL COMPANY S SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 300.00 PER SHARE OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 10.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10 % OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, I.E. 27,262,297 SHARES OF A PAR... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT MS. ANNE LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPOINT MR. DANIEL BOUTON AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPOINT MR. BERTRAND COLLOMB AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT MR. ANTOINE JEANCOURT-GALIGNANI AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT MR. MICHEL PEBEREAU AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPOINT MR. PIERRE VAILLAUD AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPOINT MR. CHRISTOPHE DE MARGERIE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BASED ON THE SPIN-OFFS LEGAL FRAMEWORK, ESTABLISHED BY PRIVATE AGREEMENT ON 15 MAR 2006, UNDER WHICH IT IS STATED THAT TOTAL S.A. SHALL GRANT ITS SHARES TO ARKEMA IN THE COMPANIES ARKEMA FRANCE, SOCIETE DE DEVELOPMENT ARKEMA S.D.A , ARKEMA FINANCE FRANCE, MIMOSA AND ARKEMA EUROPE HOLDINGS BV; AND APPROVE ALL THE TERMS OF THE CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF A NET VALUE OF EUR 1,544,175,344.82 THAT WILL COME INTO EFFECT ON ITS EFFECTIVE DATE I... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE TO REDUCE THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES FROM EUR 10.00 TO EUR 2.50;THE NUMBER OF EXITING SHARE WILL BE MULTIPLIED BY 4; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS TO ALL NECESSARY MEASURE; AND AMEND ARTICLE 6 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND ARTICLE 11-3 OF THE BY-LAWS: EACH DIRECTORS SHALL HOLD AT LEAST 1,000 SHARES DURING HIS/HER TERM OF OFFICE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 11 OF THE BYLAWS, AS SPECIFIED | Shareholder | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: APPROVE TO GRANT A SECOND SEAT AS AN EMPLOYEE-SHAREHOLDER TO THE BOARD OF TOTAL S.A | Shareholder | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: UBS AG
MEETING DATE: 04/19/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: H8920M855
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING 292933, INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE ADP CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE GROUP AND THE PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTS FOR FY 2005 REPORTS OF THE GROUP AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE RETAINED EARNINGS, DIVIDEND FOR FY 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. ROLF A. MEYER AS A BOARD MEMBER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. ERNESTO BERTARELLI AS A BOARD MEMBER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | ELECT MR. GABRIELLE KAUFMANN-KOHLER AS A BOARD MEMBER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT MR. JOERG WOLLE AS A BOARD MEMBER | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG AS THE AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | RATIFY BDO VISURA AS THE SPECIAL AUDITORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES REPURCHASED UNDER THE 2005/2006 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE THE NEW SHARE BUY BACK PROGRAM FOR 2006/2007 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE 1-TIME PAYOUT IN THE FORM OF A PAR VALUE REPAYMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE THE SHARE SPLIT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AMEND ARTICLE 4 PARAGRAPH 1 AND ARTICLE 4A OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPROVE THE REDUCTION OF THE THRESHOLD VALUE FOR AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS ARTICLE 12 PARAGRAPH 1 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE TO CREATE CONDITIONAL CAPITAL AND AMEND ARTICLE 4A PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF THE NAMES OF THE AUDITORS. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: UMICORE SA, BRUXELLES
MEETING DATE: 03/23/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: B95505119
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 289567 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE VOTING STATUS OF THE RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE CAPITAL BY AND AMOUNT OF EUR459,000.000 VALID FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, UPDATE OF THE BY-LAWS IN ACCORDANCE AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN THE CASES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS AND WITHIN THE LIMITS SPECIFIED IN THE ARTICLE 8, PARAGRAPH 2, OF THE ROYAL DECREE OF 08 NOV 1989 AND OF THE ARTICLE 607 OF THE COMPANIES CODE, THE PROPOSAL TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 3 YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS GIVEN BY THE EGM OF SHAREHOLDERS HELD ON 09 APR 2003 AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE ON THE STOCK MARKET, UNTIL THE 2007 OGM, A NUMBER OF THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES CORRESPONDING TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, AT A UNIT PRICE COMPRISED BETWEEN A MINIMUM EQUAL TO THE LOWEST CLOSING STOCK MARKET PRICE FOR THE LAST 20 TRADING SESSIONS PRECEDING THE DATE OF ACQUISITION LESS 10% AND MAXIMUM PRICE PER SHARE OF EUR 200 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE THE PROPOSAL TO EXTEND, FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 3 YEARS STARTING FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE RIDERS TO THE BELGIAN OFFICIAL GAZETTE, THE AUTHORIZATION WHICH THE COMPANY WAS GIVEN BY THE EGM OF SHAREHOLDERS HELD ON 09 APR 2003, THE SAID AUTHORIZATION EXPIRING ON 30 APR 2006, TO ACQUIRE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 620, PARAGRAPH 1, INDENTS 3 AND 4 OF THE COMPANIES CODE, AND TO DISPOSE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLE 622, PARAGRAPH 2, INDENT 2, 2 OF THE SAID CODE, OF ITS OWN ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: UMICORE SA, BRUXELLES
MEETING DATE: 04/26/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: B95505119
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 297909 DUE TO CHANGE IN THE AGENDA. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | DIRECTORS REPORT ON THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | AUDITOR S REPORT ON THE 2005 FINANCIAL YEAR | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2005 SHOWING A PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF EUR 37,924,631.13 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION OF THE RESULT - INCLUDING THE DIVIDEND | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | GRANTING OF A DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN RESPECT OF THEIR MANDATES IN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | GRANTING OF A DISCHARGE TO THE AUDITOR IN RESPECT OF ITS AUDITING ASSIGNMENT IN 2005 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. KAREL VINCK AS A DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. THOMAS LEYSEN AS A DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | RE-ELECT MR. JEAN-LUC DEHAENE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | RE-ELECT MR. KLAUS WENDEL AS A DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVAL OF THE BOARD S REMUNERATION PROPOSED FOR THE 2006 FINANCIAL YEAR CONSTITUTING A FIXED FEE FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF EUR 162,000 AND A FEE PER ATTENDED MEETING OF EUR 5,000 FOR THE CHAIRMAN AND EUR 2,500 FOR THE DIRECTORS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES L225-1 77 TO L225-1 86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE (ARTICLE 163BIS I OF THE CGI), WITH RESPECT TO THE OPTIONS ON UMICORE STOCK GRANTED IN 2005 TO THE MANAGEMENT STAFF OF UMICORE S FRENCH SUBSIDIARIES, UNDER PREFERENTIAL CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO TAX AND SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 16 | PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING DOES NOT APPLY FOR THIS MEETING. A RECORD DATE HAS BEEN SET ON 19 APR 2006 (24:00 BRUSSELS TIME) IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE INVESTORS ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: UNICREDITO ITALIANO SPA, MILANO
MEETING DATE: 05/12/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: T95132105
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 29 APR 2006 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION WILL BE HELD ON 12 MAY 2006. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE NEW CUTOFF DATE 02 MAY 2006. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, ACCOMPANIED BY REPORTS BY THE DIRECTORS AND THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT BY THE BOARD OF STATUTORY AUDITORS AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE GROUP PERSONNEL LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN FOR 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 1 YEAR STARTING FROM THE DATE OF SHAREHOLDERS RESOLUTION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2443 OF THE ITALIAN CIVIL CODE, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, WITH THE EXCLUSION OF RIGHTS, AS ALLOWED BY SECTION 2441.8 OF THE ITALIAN CIVIL CODE, FOR A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 21,000,000 TO SERVICE THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS TO SUBSCRIBE TO UP TO 42,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES IN UNICREDITO ITALIANO OF PAR VALUE EUR 0.50 EACH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 5 YEARS STARTING FROM THE DATE OF THE SHAREHOLDERS RESOLUTION, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2443 OF THE ITALIAN CIVIL CODE, TO CARRY OUT A BONUS CAPITAL INCREASE, AS ALLOWED BY THE SECTION 2349 OF THE ITALIAN CIVIL CODE, FOR A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR 6,500,000 CORRESPONDING TO UP TO 13,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES IN UNICREDITO ITALIANO OF PAR VALUE EUR 0.50 EACH, TO ALLOCATE TO THE EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL IN THE HO... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF RECORD DATE AND REVISED NUMBERING. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: VALLOUREC USINES A TUBES DE LORRAINE ESCAUT ET VALLOUREC REUNIES, BOULOGNE BILLA
MEETING DATE: 06/01/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F95922104
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EGM | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY CARDS: ADP WILL FORWARD VOTING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | APPROVE TO SPLIT THE NOMINAL VALUE OF EACH SHARE INTO 5, REDUCING FROM EUR 20.00 TO EUR 4.00 THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THE SHARES; THE 53,001,660 NEW SHARES WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY AS FOLLOWS: 5 NEW SHARES FOR 1 HELD SHARE; THIS DIVISION WILL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF 18 JUL 2006; CONSEQUENTLY, AND AMEND ARTICLE 6 OF THE BY-LAWS CAPITAL STOCK AS FOLLOWS: THE SHARE CAPITAL IS SET AT EUR 212,006,640.00 AND IS DIVIDED INTO 53,001,660 SHARES, OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR 4.00 EACH; THIS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 8 OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE EXCEEDING OF THRESHOLDSBY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO THE END OF THE ARTICLE: PARAGRAPH 5 - EXCEEDING OF STATUTORY THRESHOLDS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE TO DISMISS THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY THE EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING AND AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 9, 10 AND 13 OF THE BY-LAWS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 9 OF THE BY-LAWS: ARTICLE 9 - COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; THE MEMBERS ARE ELECTED FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 6 YEARS; THE AGE LIMIT FOR THE TERM OF MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS 65 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO CHANGE THE AGE LIMIT FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND CONSEQUENTLY AND AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 10 OF THE BY-LAWS: (-) ARTICLE 10 - COMPOSITION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO CREATE THE FUNCTION OF CONTROL AGENT AND RESOLVES TO COMPLETE THE BY-LAWS OF THE COMPANY BY THE ARTICLE 10 A; ARTICLE 10 A: CONTROL AGENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPOINT, SUBJECT TO THE ADOPTION OF THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTION, MR. ARNAUD LEENHARDT AS CONTROL AGENT, FOR A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE HEAD OFFICE ORIN ANY OTHER PLACE OF METROPOLITAN FRANCE AND RESOLVES TO AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 12 OF THE BY-LAWS; ARTICLE 12-PARTICIPATION | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 13 OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE QUORUM OF ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS; ARTICLE 13 - QUORUM AND MAJORITY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 14 OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE QUORUM OF EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS: ARTICLE 14 - QUORUM AND MAJORITY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALL POWERS TO GRANT, IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO EMPLOYEES, MANAGERS AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND THE RELATED COMPANIES, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES, WHICH SHALL EXCEED 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL; THE PRESENT AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 38 MONTHS; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPROVE TO GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: VALLOUREC USINES A TUBES DE LORRAINE ESCAUT ET VALLOUREC REUNIES, BOULOGNE BILLA
MEETING DATE: 06/01/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F95922104
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| 1 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. TH... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-86 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND ACKNOWLEDGES THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO AND WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING THE FY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD ON THE INTERNAL CONTROLE, THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORT AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, AS PRESENTED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE STATUTORY AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING AND EARNINGS: EUR 632,389,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: EUR 14,144,934.26 ALLOCATED TO THE LEGAL RESERVE FOR EUR 1,460,752.00 ALLOCATION OF THE BALANCE, EUR 12,684,182.26, ADDED TO A SUM OF EUR 106,039,536.14 WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETAINED EARNINGS FOR EUR 101,916,198.73, AND ON THE GENERAL RESERVES ACCOUNT FOR EUR 4,123,337.41, I.E. A TOTAL AMOUNT OF EUR 118,723,718.40, TO THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND AND AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 4.00, I.E. A GLO... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. HEINZ-JORG FUHRMANN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, UNTIL THE END OF THIS SHAREHOLDERS MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PATRICK BOISSIER AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. WOLFGANG EGING AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. HEINZ-JORG FUHRMANN AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DENIS GAUTIER-SAVAGNAC AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN-PAUL PARAYRE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A PERIOD OF 5-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT KPMG AS THE STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A PERIOD OF 6-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT DELOITTE ET ASSOCIES AS THE STATUTORY AUDITOR FOR A PERIOD OF 6-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPOINT SCP JEAN-CLAUDE ANDRE ET AUTRES AS A DEPUTY AUDITOR FOR A PERIOD OF 6-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPROVE TO RENEW APPOINTMENT OF MR. BEAS SARL AS A DEPUTY AUDITOR OF DELOITTE ASSOCIS FOR A PERIOD OF 6-YEAR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 400,000.00 TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN SUPERSESSION OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 JUN 2005, TO BUY BACK THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPEN MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 750,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 18 MONTH ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: VINCI SA, RUEIL MALMAISON
MEETING DATE: 05/09/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: F5879X108
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON 16 MAY 2006 . CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | A VERIFICATION PERIOD EXISTS IN FRANCE. PLEASE SEE HTTP://ICS.ADP.COM/MARKETGUIDE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. VERIFICATION PERIOD: REGISTERED SHARES: 1 TO 5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, DEPENDS ON COMPANY S BY-LAWS. BEARER SHARES: 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE. FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD, ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FO... | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE GROUP MANAGEMENT AND THE REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FYE ON 31 DEC 2005, IN THE FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING, SHOWING CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME GROUP SHARE OF EUR 871,200,000.00 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS GENERAL REPORTAND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005, AS PRESENTED THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING APPROVES THE AMOUNT OF THE CHARGES THAT WERE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE ARTICLE 39.4 OF THE GENERAL TAXING CODE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THAT THE NET EARNINGS FOR THE FY OF EUR 716,140,619.61, PLUS RETAINEDEARNINGS OF EUR 2,502,597,085.65, REPRESENTING A DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME OF EUR 3,218,737,705.26, BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AS AN INTERIM DIVIDEND: EUR 133,921,851.70 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AS AN ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND: EUR 249,025,819.90 LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 14,504,334.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 2,821,285,699.66 TOTAL: EUR 3,218,737,705.26 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING REMINDS THAT AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.70... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLESL. 225-38 ET SEQ. OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE TO SAID REPORT AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | RATIFY THE CO-OPTATION OF MR. XAVIER HUILLARD AS A DIRECTOR, TO REPLACE MR. HENRI SAINT-OLIVE, FOR THE REMAINDER OF MR. HENRI SAINT-OLIVE S TERM OF OFFICE, I.E. UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CALLED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 2005 FY; AND THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. XAVIER HUILLARD AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DOMINIQUE FERRERO AS A DIRECTOR FOR A4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ALAIN MINC AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEARPERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. YVES-THIBAULT DE SILGUY AS A DIRECTORFOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. WILLY STRICKER AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPOINT MR. HENRI SAINT OLIVE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPOINT MR. BERNARD VAL AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS SPECIAL REPORT ON THE TRANSACTIONS CARRIED OUT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTING SELF-HELD SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM DATED 2005-2006 AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW BUYBACK PROGRAM DATED 2006-2007 AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ACQUIRE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR 130.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN TH... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ITS SPECIAL REPORT ON THE TRANSACTIONS CARRIED OUT IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXISTING SELF-HELD SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM DATED 2005-2006 AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW BUYBACK PROGRAM DATED 2006-2007 AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CA... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL ON ONE OR MOREOCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF THE MEMBERS OF THE VINCI S COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN OR A GROUP SAVINGS PLAN OF VINCI AND OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS ; AND FOR ANMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 2% OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES COMPRISING THE SHARE CAPITAL AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES AND THE DELEGATION ADOPTED BY THE RESOLUTION E... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, FOR FREE, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, EXISTING SHARES ACQUIRED BY THE COMPANY, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES AND-OR THE CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES AND THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 0.90% OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES COMPRISING THE SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END OF 38 MONTHS ; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | AMEND ARTICLE NUMBER 10A OF THE BYLAWS - HOLDING OF THE CAPITAL IN ORDER TO SET AT 1% OF THE CAPITAL, OF THE VOTING RIGHTS OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY CAPITAL, OR AT A MULTIPLE OF THIS FRACTION, THE OBLIGATION TO DECLARE THE EXCEEDING OF ONE OF THESE THRESHOLDS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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ISSUER NAME: VNU NV, HAARLEM
MEETING DATE: 06/13/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: N93612104
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| 1 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING 307071 DUE TO ADDITION OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RELAXED. BLOCKING PERIOD ENDS ONE DAY AFTER THE REGISTRATION DATE SET ON 06 JUN 2006. SHARES CAN BE TRADED THEREAFTER. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | OPENING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | ADOPT THE 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR DUTIES UNTIL THIS MEETING DAY | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ADOPT THE 2005 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GRANT DISCHARGE THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES IN THE FY 2005 AND IN THE FY 2006 UP TO AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF THE MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | APPROVE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUTCH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE, IN THIS AGENDA ITEM AN EXPLANATION IS PROVIDED OF THE RESERVATION AND DIVIDEND POLICY OF VNU; VNUS DIVIDEND POLICY SHALL SIGNIFICANTLY BE AMENDED NOW THAT THE PUBLIC OFFER BY VALCON ACQUISITION B.V. HAS BEEN DECLARED UNCONDITIONAL BY VALCON ACQUISITION B.V., NO REGULAR CASH DIVIDENDS SHALL BE PAID AND ANY DIVIDENDS TO BE PAID SHALL BE 1 TIME IN NATURE, THE SIZE AND MAKE-UP OF 1 TIME DIVIDENDS IF ANY WILL DEPEND ON SEVERAL FACTORS... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO HAVE VNU ACQUIRE SHARES, 7% PREFERRED SHARESAND PREFERRED SHARES B ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR VIA PRIVATE TRANSACTIONS, THE AUTHORIZATION APPLIES FOR THE MAXIMUM NUMBER PRESCRIBED IN THE LAW AND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, AS REGARDS THE COMMON SHARES, AS LONG AS THEY ARE LISTED THE PRICE WILL RANGE BETWEEN THE NOMINAL VALUE AND THE HIGHER OF 110% OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE AND EUR 32.50, AFTER DE-LISTING THE COMMON SHARES, THE PRICE WILL RANGE ... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AS THE COMPETENT CORPORATE BODY TO ISSUE COMMONSHARES, WITH A MAXIMUM OF 5% OF THE ISSUED CAPITAL OF THE RESPECTIVE TYPE OF SHARES AND AN ADDITIONAL 10% OF THE ISSUED CAPITAL IN CONNECTION WITH A MERGER OR ACQUISITION, AND GRANT RIGHTS TO 3RD PARTIES TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SUCH SHARES TO THE STATED MAXIMUM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AS THE COMPETENT CORPORATE BODY TO ISSUE PREFERRED B SHARES UP TO THE NUMBER OF PREFERRED SHARES B AS INCLUDED IN THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL AT THE TIME OF THE ISSUE, AND GRANT RIGHTS TO 3RD PARTIES TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SUCH SHARES TO THE STATED MAXIMUM | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AS THE COMPETENT CORPORATE BODY TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE THE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS UPON THE ISSUE OF COMMON SHARES AND THE GRANTING OF RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR COMMON SHARES PURSUANT TO THE DESIGNATION DESCRIBED IN 5.A | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | RE-APPOINT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES LAID DOWN IN VNUS POLICY REGARDING THE INDEPENDENCE OF ITS AUDITORS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH DUTCH LAW, ERNST & YOUNG ACCOUNTANTS AS THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS OF VNU, FOR THE FY 2006 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | APPOINT MR. NAVAB OR MR. LORD HOLLICK REPRESENTATIVES OF KOHLBERG KRAVIS & ROBERTS & CO., L.P. AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | APPOINT MR. BROWN OR MR. STAVROS REPRESENTATIVES OF KOHLBERG KRAVIS & ROBERTS & CO., L.P. AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | APPOINT MR. CHAE OR MR. QUELLA REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P.AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | APPOINT MR. REID OR MR. DALBELLO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BLACKSTONE GROUP L.P. AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPOINT MR. CONNELLY OR MR. ATTWOOD REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CARLYLE GROUP ASA MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | APPOINT MR. MERRILL OR MR. FARSCHT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CARLYLE GROUP AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 20 | APPOINT MR. SCHOEN OR MR. BRESSLER REPRESENTATIVES OF THOMAS H. LEE PARTNERS AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 21 | APPOINT MR. TAYLOR OR MR. RAO REPRESENTATIVES OF THOMAS H. LEE PARTNERS AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 22 | APPOINT MR. LEIGH, OR MR. EVER REPRESENTATIVES OF ALPLNVEST PARTNERS N.V. AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 23 | APPOINT MR. HEALY OR MR. KLEINMAN REPRESENTATIVES OF HELIMAN & FRIEDMAN LLCAS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 24 | APPOINT MR. EUSTACE INDEPENDENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE DUTCH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE AND INDEPENDENT FROM VALCON ACQUISITION B.V. OR MR. BRIZIUS REPRESENTATIVE OF THOMAS H. LEE PARTNERS , AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, FOR A PERIOD ENDING AS PER THE CLOSE OF THE AGM OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD IN 2010 | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 25 | APPROVE TO DISCUSS BY DECLARING ITS PUBLIC OFFER FOR VNU UNCONDITIONAL, VALCON ACQUISITION B.V. HAS BECOME THE MAJOR SHAREHOLDER OF VNU, ACCORDINGLY, IT MAY WISH WITH VNU THE COMPANYS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE DUTCH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE GOING FORWARD, IN RELATION THERETO IT IS NOTED THAT IF IN THE NEAR FUTURE VALCON ACQUISITION B.V. REACHES CERTAIN APPLICABLE SHAREHOLDING THRESHOLDS, IT WILL COMMENCE PROCEDURES LEADING TO A DE-LISTING OF VNUS COMMON AND 7% P... | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 26 | AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE FOR: DELETION OF THE PRIORITY SHARES AND DELETION OF THE PREFERRED A SHARES AND ANY AND ALL REFERENCES TO SUCH SHARES, HOLDERS THEREOF OR RIGHTS RELATING THERETO, IN ADDITION IT IS PROPOSED THAT CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS SHALL REQUIRE A QUALIFIED MAJORITY OF THE VOTES AND CERTAIN OTHER MINOR AMENDMENTS ARE PROPOSED | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 27 | TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 28 | CLOSING OF THE MEETING | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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ISSUER NAME: VODAFONE GROUP PLC NEW
MEETING DATE: 07/26/2005 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G93882101
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | RE-ELECT LORD MACLAURIN OF KNEBWORTH, DL, AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. PAUL HAZEN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. ARUN SARIN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT SIR JULIAN HORN-SMITH AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. PETER BAMFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. THOMAS GEITNER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-ELECT DR. MICHAEL BOSKIN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | RE-ELECT MR. LORD BROERS AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 10 | RE-ELECT MR. JOHN BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 11 | RE-ELECT MR. PENNY HUGHES AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 12 | RE-ELECT PROFESSOR JURGEN SCHREMPP AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 13 | RE-ELECT MR. LUC VANDEVELDE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES VOLUNTARILY | Management | For | For |
| 14 | ELECT SIR JOHN BOND AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 15 | ELECT MR. ANDREW HALFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 16 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTORS OF 2.16P PER ORDINARY SHARE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAR 2005 PAYABLE ON THE ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY TO ALL MEMBERS WHOSE NAMES APPEARED ON THE REGISTER OF MEMBERS ON 03 JUN 2005 AND THAT SUCH DIVIDEND BE PAID ON 05 AUG 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 17 | APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT OF THE BOARD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAR 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 18 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE AUDITORS TO THE COMPANY UNTIL THE NEXT AGM | Management | For | For |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 20 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND ANY COMPANY WHICH IS OR BECOMES A SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY DURING THE PERIOD TO WHICH THIS RESOLUTION RELATES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF PART XA OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 TO: I) MAKE DONATIONS TO EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS NOT EXCEEDING GBP 50,000 IN TOTAL; AND II) TO INCUR EU POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 50,000 IN TOTAL, DURING THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF THE COMPANY S AGM IN 2006; FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE EXPRESSIONS DONATIONS , EU POLITIC... | Management | For | For |
| 21 | APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 16.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR THIS PURPOSE: THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT BE USD 900,000,000; AND THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD BE THE PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF THE AGM IN 2006 OR ON 26 OCT 2006, WHICHEVER IS THE EARLIER | Management | For | For |
| 22 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION 21, TO RENEW THE POWER CONFERRED ON THE DIRECTORS BY ARTICLE 16.3 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD SPECIFIED IN RESOLUTION 21 AND FOR SUCH PERIOD THE SECTION 89 AMOUNT BE USD 320,000,000 WITH SUCH AMOUNT INCLUDING THE SALE OF ORDINARY SHARES HELD IN TREASURY | Management | For | For |
| 23 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 163 OF THAT ACT OF ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.10 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY PROVIDED THAT: THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED IS 6,400,000,000; THE MINIMUM PRICE WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR EACH ORDINARY SHARE IS USD 0.10; THE MAXIMUM PRICE EXCLUDING EXPENSES WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR ANY ORDINARY SHARE IS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 105% OF ... | Management | For | For |
| 24 | APPROVE THAT THE COMPANY S MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION BE AMENDED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING OBJECT 24: (24) TO PROVIDE A DIRECTOR WITH FUNDS TO MEET REASONABLE EXPENDITURE INCURRED OR TO BE INCURRED BY HIM IN DEFENDING ANY CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY APPLICATION UNDER THOSE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 REFERRED TO IN SECTION 337A OF THAT ACT, AND TO DO ANYTHING TO ENABLE A DIRECTOR TO AVOID INCURRING SUCH REASONABLE EXPENDITURE, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. ; AN... | Management | For | For |
| 25 | APPROVE THE VODAFONE GLOBAL INCENTIVE PLAN THE PLAN AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS THAT THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO IMPLEMENT AND ESTABLISH THE PLAN; AND TO IMPLEMENT AND ESTABLISH FURTHER PLANS BASED ON THE PLAN MODIFIED TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF LOCAL TAX, EXCHANGE CONTROLS OR SECURITIES LAWS IN OVERSEAS TERRITORIES, PROVIDED THAT ANY SHARES MADE AVAILABLE UNDER SUCH FURTHER PLANS ARE TREATED AS COUNTING AGAINST ANY LIMITS ON INDIVIDUAL OR OVERALL PARTICIPATION UNDER ... | Management | For | Abstain |
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ISSUER NAME: WHATMAN PLC
MEETING DATE: 05/25/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G95915115
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | ADOPT THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 AND APPROVE THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS THEREON | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES OF 3.16 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE | Management | For | For |
| 3 | RE-ELECT MR. W.C. EMHISER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. D.R. EVANS AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT DR. S.P.W. MAY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT MR. T.M. MCNALLY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. A.J. WOOD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 9 | APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AS SPECIFIED FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 10 | GRANT AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FROM GBP 1,400,000 TO GBP 1,800,000 BY THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL OF 40,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 1P EACH ON 12 APR 2006 APPROXIMATELY 135,500,000 ORDINARY SHARES WERE IN ISSUE OR RESERVED FOR ISSUE PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS GRANTED UNDER EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS THE ADDITIONAL SHARES, WHICH REPRESENT AN INCREASE OF APPROXIMATELY 28.5% IN ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL, WILL GIVE THE COMPANY AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF AUTHORIZED BUT UN ... | Management | For | For |
| 11 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 80(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT, GRANT OPTIONS OVER, OFFER OR OTHERWISE DEAL WITH OR DISPOSE OF ANY RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80(2) OF THE COMPANY S ACT 1985 UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 85,000 THE AUTHORIZED BUT UN ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 25 AUG 2007 ; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY MAKE ALLOTMENTS DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD WHICH MAY BE EXERCISED AFTER THE RELEVANT PER... | Management | For | For |
| 12 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES SECTION 94(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY RESOLUTION 11, DIS APPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE IN FAVOR OF ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS; AND B) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 45,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE... | Management | For | For |
| 13 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO REGULATION 4 OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO PURCHASE NOT MORE THAN 10 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES OF 1P EACH IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 1P AND NOT MORE THAN 5% ABOVE OF THE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE AFTER 25 NOV 2007 ; THE COMPANY, BEFORE ... | Management | For | For |
| 14 | ADOPT THE REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN A DOCUMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE MEETING AND, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFICATION, SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN AS THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AND TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL THE EXISTING ARTICLES OF THEREOF | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: WPP GROUP PLC ORD 10P
MEETING DATE: 06/27/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G9787H105
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND APPROVE, TO ADOPT THE COMPANY S ACCOUNTS FOR THE FYE 31 DEC 2005 TOGETHER WITH THE LAST DIRECTORS REPORT, THE LAST DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THOSE ACCOUNTS AND THE AUDITABLE PART OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 6.34 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE TO BE PAYABLE TO THE SHARE OWNERS ON THE REGISTER AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 02 JUN 2006 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | ELECT MR. COLIN DAY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 4 | ELECT MR. PHILIP LADER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 5 | ELECT MR. ESTHER DYSON AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 6 | ELECT MR. ORIT GADIESH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 7 | ELECT MR. DAVID KOMANSKY AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 8 | ELECT MR. CHRISTOPHER MACKENZIE AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 9 | ELECT MR. STANLEY MORTEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 10 | ELECT MR. KOICHIRO NAGANUMA AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 11 | ELECT MR. LUBNA OLAYAN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 12 | ELECT MR. JOHN QUELCH AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 13 | ELECT MR. JEFFREY ROSEN AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 14 | ELECT MR. PAUL SPENCER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | For | For |
| 15 | RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT MEETING AT WHICH THE ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR REMUNERATION | Management | For | For |
| 16 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 48,704,061.37; AUTHORITY EXPIRES ON 27 JUN 2011 ; AND THAT ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES UNDER SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL CEASE TO HAVE EFFECT | Management | For | For |
| 17 | AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTILCE 11 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 OF UP TO 125,022,397 ORDINARY SHARES OF 10 PENCE EACH IN THE COMPANY MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 10 PENCE AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR AN ORDINARY SHARES AS DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; ... | Management | For | For |
| 18 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 7 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH AND THAT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PARAGRAPH (1)(B) OF ARTICLE 7 UP TO THE NOMINAL AMOUNT GBP 6,251,119.84; AUTHORITY EXPIRES ON 27 JUN 2011 ; AND ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES UNDER SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL CEASE TO HAVE EFFECT | Management | For | For |
| 19 | APPROVE THE WPP DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT AS SPECIFIED IN THE REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONTAINED IN THE 2005 REPORT AND THE ACCOUNTS | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: XSTRATA PLC, LONDON
MEETING DATE: 05/09/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G9826T102
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| Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
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| 1 | RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS THEREON FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 2 | DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF USD 0.25 CENTS PER ORDINARY SHARE IN RESPECT OF THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 3 | APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT AS SPECIFIED FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2005 | Management | For | For |
| 4 | RE-ELECT MR. IVAN GLASENBERG AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 128 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 5 | RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT MACDONNELL AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 128 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 6 | RE-ELECT DR. FREDERIK ROUX AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 128 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 7 | RE-ELECT MR. SANTIAGO ZALDUMBIDE AS A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 128 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | Management | For | For |
| 8 | RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS | Management | For | For |
| 9 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL EXISTING AUTHORITY, AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 80 AND BY ARTICLE 14 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION 80 UP TO AN AMOUNT OF USD 108,477,815 EQUIVALENT TO 216,955,630 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR AFTER THE PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION | Management | For | For |
| 10 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL EXISTING AUTHORITY, PURSUANTTO SECTION 89 AND BY ARTICLE 15 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) , AND THE AMOUNT IS USD 16,271,672 EQUIVALENT TO 32,543,344 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR AFTER THE PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: XSTRATA PLC, LONDON
MEETING DATE: 06/30/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: G9826T102
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| 1 | APPROVE, SUBJECT TO RESOLUTIONS 2 AND 3 BEING PASSED, THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY A WHOLLY-OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF THE COMPANY, XSTRATA CANADA INC. THE OFFEROR , OF ANY AND ALL OF THE ISSUED, TO BE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING FALCONBRIDGE SHARES AS SPECIFIED , OTHER THAN ANY FALCONBRIDGE SHARES OWNED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE OFFEROR OR ITS AFFILIATES, ON THE TERMS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE OFFER DOCUMENT AS SPECIFIED , A COPY OF WHICH IS PRODUCED TO THE MEETING AND FOR IDENTIF... | Management | For | For |
| 2 | APPROVE TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY FROM USD 437,500,000.50 AND GBP 50,000 TO USD 7,554,974,199.00 AND GBP 50,000 BY THE CREATION OF AN ADDITIONAL 14,234,948,397 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY HAVING THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AND BEING SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY AND RANKING PARI PASSU IN ALL RESPECTS WITH THE EXISTING ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
| 3 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, SUBJECT TO RESOLUTION 2 BEING PASSED,TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES FOR A PERIOD EXPIRING UNLESS PREVIOUSLY RENEWED, VARIED OR REVOKED ON THE DATE WHICH IS THE 5 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE ON WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED AND FOR THAT PERIOD THE SECTION 80 AMOUNT SHALL BE I) USD 7,000,000,000.00 EQUIVALENT TO 14,000,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH 1 OR MORE ISSUES OF RELEVANT... | Management | For | For |
| 4 | AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, IN PLACE OF ALL EXISTING POWERS, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES AS IF SECTION 89(1) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 DID NOT APPLY, FOR THAT PERIOD THE SECTION 89 AMOUNT IS USD 17,621,129.00 EQUIVALENT TO 35,242,258 ORDINARY HARES OF USD 0.50 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY | Management | For | For |
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ISSUER NAME: YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA
MEETING DATE: 05/11/2006 |
TICKER: -- SECURITY ID: R9900C106
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| 1 | IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT ADP. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | MARKET RULES REQUIRE ADP TO DISCLOSE BENEFICIAL OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED ACCOUNTS. IF AN ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR ADP CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR ADP TO LODGE YOUR VOTE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID 303097 DUE TO ADDITIONAL OF RESOLUTIONS. ALL VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | ELECT THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MEETING AND OF A PERSON TO CO-SIGN THE MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 5 | APPROVE THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2005 FOR YARA INTERNATIONAL ASA AND THE GROUP, HEREUNDER PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS OF NOK 2.35 PER SHARE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 6 | APPROVE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 7 | ELECT MR. OEIVIND LUND AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 8 | ELECT MR. LONE SCHROEDER AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 9 | ELECT MR. LEIV NERGAARD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 10 | ELECT MR. JOERGEN HASLESTAD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 11 | ELECT MR. ELISABETH HARSTAD AS A DIRECTOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 12 | APPROVE REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 13 | APPROVE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF NOK 375,000 FOR CHAIRMAN AND NOK 215,000 FOR OTHER BOARD MEMBERS | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 14 | ELECT MR.OLAV HYTTA AS A MEMBER OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 15 | ELECT MR. REIER SOEBERG AS A MEMBER OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 16 | ELECT MR. EVA LYSTAD AS A MEMBER OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 17 | ELECT MR. BJOERG VEN AS A MEMBER OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 18 | APPROVE NOK 20 MILLION THE REDUCTION IN SHARE CAPITAL VIA CANCELLATION OF 7.5MILLION REPURCHASED SHARES AND REDEMPTION OF 4.3 MILLION SHARES HELD BY NORWEGIAN STATE | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
| 19 | AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REPURCHASE OF UP TO 5% OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL | Management | Unknown | Take No Action |
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plus any other investment company for which Fidelity Management & Research Company or an affiliate acts as investment adviser and for which the undersigned individual serves as Treasurer (collectively, the "Funds"), hereby constitute and appoint Nicholas Steck and Claire Walpole my true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, each of them singly, with full power of substitution, and with full power to sign for me and in my name in the appropriate capacities, all Reports of the Proxy Voting Records of the Funds on Form N-PX under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), or any successor thereto, and any supplements or other instruments in connection therewith, and generally to do all such things in my name and behalf in connection therewith as said attorneys-in-fact deem necessary or appropriate to cause such Form to be completed and filed in accordance with the Act and all related requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact or their substitute may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. This power of attorney is effective for all documents filed on or after August 1, 2006.
WITNESS my hand on this 31st of July 2006.
