Vote Summary Report | | | | | | | | |
7/1/09 to 6/30/10 | | | | | | | | | |
MATRIX ADVISORS VALUE FUND, INC. | | | | | | |
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Dell Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: DELL | 17-Jul-09 | USA | 24702R101 | Annual | 22-May-09 | 226,000 | 226,000 | 226,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 24702R101 | ISIN: US24702R1014 | SEDOL: 2261526 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 518736 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director James W. Breyer | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote FOR the directors with the exception of William H. Gray, III and Sam Nunn. WITHHOLD votes from Messrs. Gray and Nunn for providing excessive perks to the CEO in the form of security reimbursements without disclosure or rationale supporting the need for such compensation. |
1.2 | Elect Director Donald J. Carty | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Michael S. Dell | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director William H. Gray, III | Mgmt | Yes | For | Withhold | Withhold | Withhold | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Sallie L. Krawcheck | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Judy C. Lewent | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Thomas W. Luce, III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Klaus S. Luft | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Alex J. Mandl | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director Sam Nunn | Mgmt | Yes | For | Withhold | Withhold | Withhold | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Reimburse Proxy Contest Expenses | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Since there would not be reimbursement to shareholders pursuant to the proposed bylaw amendment unless (a) the election of fewer than 50 percent of the directors to be elected is contested in the election; (b) one or more of the dissident's candidates is elected; (c) shareholders are prohibited from cumulating their votes for directors; and (d) the election occurred, and the expenses were incurred, after the adoption of the bylaw amendment, shareholder support is warranted. |
4 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Requiring more than a simple majority may permit the board to entrench itself by blocking amendments that are in shareholders' best interests. As such, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
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Analog Devices, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: ADI | 20-Jul-09 | USA | 032654105 | Special | 04-Jun-09 | 97,000 | 97,000 | 97,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 032654105 | ISIN: US0326541051 | SEDOL: 2032067 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 523714 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Approve Stock Option Exchange Program | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Based on the aforementioned considerations, RMG views the program to be reasonably structured. As such, proposal warrants shareholder support. |
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Medtronic, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: MDT | 27-Aug-09 | USA | 585055106 | Annual | 29-Jun-09 | 24,400 | 24,400 | 24,400 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 585055106 | ISIN: US5850551061 | SEDOL: 2575465 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 527246 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Richard H. Anderson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Victor J. Dzau | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director William A. Hawkins | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director S. Ann Jackson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Denise M. O'Leary | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Robert C. Pozen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Jean-pierre Rosso | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Jack W. Schuler | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this item is warranted given that the plan complies with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, the number of shares being added is relatively conservative, the offering period is reasonable, and there are limitations on participation. |
4 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: VII. Vote Recommendation The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 6 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 6 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. |
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Tyco Electronics Ltd. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: TEL | 08-Oct-09 | Switzerland | H8912P106 | Special | 24-Aug-09 | 85,575 | 85,575 | 85,575 | 0 | |
CUSIP: H8912P106 | ISIN: CH0102993182 | SEDOL: B62B7C3 | Proxy Level: N/A | Meeting ID: 533331 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
| This is a duplicate meeting for ballots received via the Broadridge North American Ballot Distribution System | Mgmt | No | None | None | None | None | | | |
1 | To Approve Payment Of A Distribution To Shareholders Through Areduction Of The Par Value Of Our Shares, Such Payment To Bemade In Two Installments On Or Before March 26, 2010 (the End Ofthe Second Fiscal Quarter Of 2010). | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | To Approve Any Adjournments Or Postponements Of Theextraordinary General Meeting. | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: In this case, shareholders already have enough information to make their vote decisions. Once their votes have been cast, there is no justification for spending more money to continue pressing shareholders for more votes. As a result, this item does not merit approval. |
3 | Transact Other Business (Voting) | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: As the content of these issues is not known, this item does not merit approval. |
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The Procter & Gamble Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: PG | 13-Oct-09 | USA | 742718109 | Annual | 14-Aug-09 | 24,100 | 24,100 | 24,100 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 742718109 | ISIN: US7427181091 | SEDOL: 2704407 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 531953 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Kenneth I. Chenault | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationVote FOR all director nominees. | | | |
2 | Elect Director Scott D. Cook | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Rajat K. Gupta | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director A.G. Lafley | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Charles R. Lee | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Lynn M. Martin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director Robert A. McDonald | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director W. James McNerney, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Johnathan A. Rodgers | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Ralph Snyderman | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director Mary Agnes Wilderotter | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director Patricia A. Woertz | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Ernesto Zedillo | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
15 | Amend Code of Regulations | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationVote FOR this proposal as it would allow the board to make certain administerial amendments to the company's Regulations, while reserving certain fundamental rights for shareholder approval. |
16 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: VII. Vote Recommendation The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 6 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 6 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. |
17 | Provide for Cumulative Voting | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationIn this case, the company has adopted a majority voting standard with a plurality carve-out and director resignation policy. However, the company has not adopted proxy access or a similar structure. Accordingly, the proposal warrants shareholder support. |
18 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationRMG believes that the advisory vote would provide shareholders with a voice in a company's executive compensation practices. The advisory vote would be a confidence vote on the work of the compensation committee and would encourage constructive dialogue between the committee and investors on any contentious pay issues. RMG encourages companies to allow shareholders to express their opinions on executive compensation practices by establishing an annual referendum. An advisory vote on executive compensation is another step forward in enhancing board accountability.RMG's recommendation for this proposal should be seen as support for the principle of increased shareholder communication rather than as disapproval of this company's current compensation practices |
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Cisco Systems, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: CSCO | 12-Nov-09 | USA | 17275R102 | Annual | 14-Sep-09 | 139,000 | 139,000 | 139,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 17275R102 | ISIN: US17275R1023 | SEDOL: 2198163 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 535870 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Carol A. Bartz | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Elect Director M. Michele Burns | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Michael D. Capellas | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Larry R. Carter | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director John T. Chambers | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Brian L. Halla | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director John L. Hennessy | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Richard M. Kovacevich | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Roderick C. McGeary | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Michael K. Powell | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director Arun Sarin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director Steven M. West | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Jerry Yang | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: VII. Vote Recommendation The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 9 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 9 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. |
15 | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this item is warranted given that the plan complies with Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, the number of shares being added is relatively conservative, the offering period is reasonable, and there are limitations on participation. |
16 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
17 | Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Committee on Human Rights | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationWhile management's existing processes, policies and relevant public disclosure demonstrate a company commitment to human rights protection, Cisco and its shareholders may benefit from further development of Cisco's existing human rights policies, in particular as it relates to the complex emerging issues of human rights protection and the Internet. Specifically, it may be beneficial for the company to increase transparency on relevant policies and steps the company could take to reduce the likelihood that its business practices/products enable human rights violations and potentially encourage a more fragmented Internet. Enhancing company policies further could confirm to shareholders that the company is taking all appropriate steps to protect its business interests in an increasingly complex internationa l marketplace.However, the scope and binding structure of the proposal presents challenges. In general, decisions over how to address key operational initiatives are best lef |
18 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: RMG's recommendation for this proposal should be seen as support for the principle of increased shareholder communication rather than as disapproval of this company's current compensation practices. |
19 | Report on Internet Fragmentation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationCisco's efforts on international human rights issues, and the apparent improvements the company has made in its disclosure regarding Internet censorship capabilities of its products has been beneficial for shareholders. However, additional information in its existing public documents on policies and practices related to doing business with governments that restrict certain human rights could be further beneficial to shareholders without significant expense or burden on the company. As such, it is recommended that shareholders support this resolution. |
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Microsoft Corporation | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: MSFT | 19-Nov-09 | USA | 594918104 | Annual | 04-Sep-09 | 117,000 | 117,000 | 117,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 594918104 | ISIN: US5949181045 | SEDOL: 2588173 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 537045 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director William H. Gates, III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Elect Director Steven A. Ballmer | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Dina Dublon | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Raymond V. Gilmartin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Reed Hastings | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Maria Klawe | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director David F. Marquardt | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Charles H. Noski | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Helmut Panke | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Permit Right to Call Special Meeting | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: ConclusionIn this case, the proposal provides investors representing 25 percent or more of outstanding shares with a right to call special meetings. RMG believes shareholders should be afforded such a right. However, we encourage the company to consider a more reasonable threshold of ten percent as the proposed 25 percent threshold, in this case, effectively precludes the right which it seeks to provide given the market cap of the company and the current ownership structure. Additionally, the board should consider the removal of exclusions or restrictions in its bylaws that may serve as limitations to such right. That being said, given that the proposal represents an improvement to the company's existing corporate governance policies, and serves as a step in the right direction to ultimately benefit Microsoft shareholders as compared with status quo, we believe that support of this item is warranted. |
12 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationOn a holistic review of the company's executive compensation programs, shareholders have to balance between the positives and negatives of the various programs. RMG notes that the company's compensation programs are substantively performance-based and that the company has many commendable compensation practices. That said, there are concerns regarding the magnitude and nature of Mr. Elop's relocation package. In particular, RMG views generous home buyout clauses and associated tax gross ups as problematic. Home buyout clauses and associated tax gross ups are non-performance-based compensation and can create internal morale issues. However, in this case, Microsoft's overall compensation program is largely performance-based and has minimal fixed component in the area of supplemental pension or change in co ntrol agreement. Further, the company has recently taken a positive step by expanding the repayment provision to a minimum of two-year period. RMG encourages the company to m |
13 | Adopt Principles for Health Care Reform | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: ConclusionThe issue of health care reform is a significant public policy matter. The current health care system poses substantial challenges to U.S. companies, particularly as the cost of providing employee health care insurance continues to increase for those companies offering such insurance as a part of their employee benefits package. However, the issue of health care policy reaches beyond the scope of any one company. Further, the adoption of IOM-based principles for health care reform, as proposed by the proponent, would not clearly mitigate health care risks to the company and its shareholders. Additionally, the recommended health care principles may be perceived as overly prescriptive and may limit management's flexibility with respect to future developments such as labor or contract negotiations. Ultimately, manag ement should be afforded the flexibility to make decisions on specific health care-related public policy positions based on their own assessment of the most beneficial health |
14 | Report on Charitable Contributions | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: ConclusionBased on Microsoft's existing level of disclosure pertaining to its charitable giving and due to its existing policies, oversight mechanisms, and third-party auditing of these contributions, and providing the public availability of information relating to certain charitable initiatives, this resolution does not merit shareholder support. |
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Walgreen Co. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: WAG | 13-Jan-10 | USA | 931422109 | Annual | 16-Nov-09 | 82,000 | 82,000 | 82,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 931422109 | ISIN: US9314221097 | SEDOL: 2934839 | Proxy Level: 4 | Meeting ID: 545283 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Steven A. Davis | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationWhile the company employs a few concerning executive-only, non-performance pay practices, we note that the company has committed to remove the tax gross-up portion on the trust earnings and earnings differential payments. At its annual review the Compensation Committee will review the appropriateness of the post-retirement payment of base salary, bonus and benefits for six months and the executive phyiscal until age 70. We also note that the company provides a supplemental retirement program to the executives. However, shareholders are not informed of the accumulated balance of the program. In a principle-based disclosure environment, companies should disclose the balance of all executive retirement programs, especially when the funds are placed in a secular trust. The notion of a secular trust where the executive retirement benefits are completely insulated from creditors seems contradictory. Secular trusts tend not to be provided to the general employee population. Therefo |
1.2 | Elect Director William C. Foote | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Mark P. Frissora | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Alan G. McNally | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Nancy M. Schlichting | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director David Y. Schwartz | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Alejandro Silva | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director James A. Skinner | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Gregory D. Wasson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Amend Stock Option Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: VII. Vote Recommendation The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 6 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 6 percent. |
4 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationShareholders should vote FOR this proposal because the elimination of supermajority vote requirements represents an enhancement to shareholder rights. |
5 | Performance-Based Equity Awards | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Client Notes: Vote RecommendationGiven that the company's current long-term equity compensation programs are not substantially performance-based and the proposal is not overly restrictive, this item warrants shareholder support. |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationGiven that the company's current long-term equity compensation programs are not substantially performance-based and the proposal is not overly restrictive, this item warrants shareholder support. |
6 | Report on Charitable Contributions | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Client Notes: Vote RecommendationWhile Walgreen could increase the level of detail in its disclosure of the company's charitable contribution activities, as well as the comprehensiveness of its reporting, the company appears to disclose its charitable contribution policies and activities in sufficient detail and scope for shareholders to evaluate the associated risks and benefits. In addition, the proponents' agenda appears to be to encourage the company's adoption of a particular animal welfare-related charitable contribution policy rather than a straightforward increase in the level of disclosure of Walgreen's charitable contribution practices. Given Walgreen's current level of disclosure and the apparent intent of resolution as indicated in the proposals' supporting statement, this proposal does not warrant shareholder support. |
Research Notes: Vote RecommendationWhile Walgreen could increase the level of detail in its disclosure of the company's charitable contribution activities, as well as the comprehensiveness of its reporting, the company appears to disclose its charitable contribution policies and activities in sufficient detail and scope for shareholders to evaluate the associated risks and benefits. In addition, the proponents' agenda appears to be to encourage the company's adoption of a particular animal welfare-related charitable contribution policy rather than a straightforward increase in the level of disclosure of Walgreen's charitable contribution practices. Given Walgreen's current level of disclosure and the apparent intent of resolution as indicated in the proposals' supporting statement, this proposal does not warrant shareholder support. |
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Johnson Controls, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: JCI | 27-Jan-10 | USA | 478366107 | Annual | 19-Nov-09 | 105,000 | 105,000 | 105,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 478366107 | ISIN: US4783661071 | SEDOL: 2476803 | Proxy Level: 2 | Meeting ID: 546467 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director David P. Abney | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Client Notes: While RMG will continue to monitor compensation practices at the company, specifically pertaining to excise tax gross-ups, it is recommended that shareholders vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Jeffrey A. Joerres. It is recommended that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Jeffrey A. Joerres for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Board's Compensation Committee. |
Research Notes: While RMG will continue to monitor compensation practices at the company, specifically pertaining to excise tax gross-ups, it is recommended that shareholders vote FOR the directors with the exception of affiliated outsider Jeffrey A. Joerres. It is recommended that shareholders WITHHOLD votes from Jeffrey A. Joerres for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Board's Compensation Committee. |
1.2 | Elect Director Robert L. Barnett | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Eugenio Clariond Reyes-Retana | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Jeffrey A. Joerres | Mgmt | Yes | For | Withhold | Withhold | Withhold | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Director accountability is the hallmark of good governance. The board election process must ensure that shareholders' expressions of dissatisfaction with the performance of directors have meaningful consequences. A majority vote standard transforms the director election process from a symbolic gesture to a meaningful voice for shareholder. RMG believes that proposals seeking majority vote requirements in boardroom elections warrant shareholder support provided a majority vote requirement does not conflict with state law where the company is incorporated. Further, RMG will not support any resolutions that do not allow for a carve-out for plurality elections when there are more nominees than board seats. RMG advocates that a majority vote standard coupled with a director resignation policy would give full effect to the share holder franchise. As such, it is recommended that shareholders vote FOR this proposal. |
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Bank of America Corp. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: BAC | 23-Feb-10 | USA | 060505104 | Special | 07-Jan-10 | 198,000 | 198,000 | 198,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 060505104 | ISIN: US0605051046 | SEDOL: 2295677 | Proxy Level: 2 | Meeting ID: 550628 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Increase Authorized Common Stock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: The requested increase of 1.3 billion shares is below the allowable threshold of 5.7 billion shares. The company is has nearly exhausted its existing share reserve and the size of the requested increase is reasonable. Further, the rationale for the proposed increase is strong and the consequences of non-approval would be costly. In view of these factors, this item warrants shareholder support. |
2 | Adjourn Meeting | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Where RMG is supportive of the underlying proposal, we may support adjournment of the meeting to permit further solicitation. |
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Deere & Co. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: DE | 24-Feb-10 | USA | 244199105 | Annual | 31-Dec-09 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 244199105 | ISIN: US2441991054 | SEDOL: 2261203 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 546473 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Samuel R. Allen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Elect Director Aulana L. Peters | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director David B. Speer | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Declassify the Board of Directors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Limit Executive Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
9 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Require Independent Board Chairman | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
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Analog Devices, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: ADI | 09-Mar-10 | USA | 032654105 | Annual | 15-Jan-10 | 94,000 | 94,000 | 94,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 032654105 | ISIN: US0326541051 | SEDOL: 2032067 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 552759 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Ray Stata | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Jerald G. Fishman | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director James A. Champy | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director John L. Doyle | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director John C. Hodgson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Yves-Andre Istel | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Neil Novich | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director F. Grant Saviers | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Paul J. Severino | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director Kenton J. Sicchitano | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
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The Walt Disney Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: DIS | 10-Mar-10 | USA | 254687106 | Annual | 11-Jan-10 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 254687106 | ISIN: US2546871060 | SEDOL: 2270726 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 551191 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Susan E. Arnold | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all directors is warranted. | | | | | |
2 | Elect Director John E. Bryson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director John S. Chen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Judith L. Estrin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Robert A. Iger | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Steven P. Jobs | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director Fred H. Langhammer | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Aylwin B. Lewis | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Monica C. Lozano | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Robert W. Matschullat | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director John E. Pepper, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director Sheryl Sandberg | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Orin C. Smith | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the ratification of the company’s auditor is warranted. | | |
15 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 7 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 7 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. However, in this case, Disney's burn rate of 2.36 percent is above the industry allowable cap of 2.28 percent. As such, shareholders should vote AGAINST this proposal. |
16 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. As such, a vote FOR this proposal is warranted. |
17 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support. A vote FOR this proposal is warranted. |
18 | Amend Articles of Incorporation to Delete Certain Tracking Stock Provisions | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given that the amendment appears to be administrative in nature and will have no negative effect to shareholders, shareholders should vote FOR this proposal. |
19 | Amend Articles of Incorporation to Delete Classified Board Transition Provisions | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given that the amendment appears to be administrative in nature and will have no negative effect to shareholders, shareholders should vote FOR this proposal. |
20 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: An advisory vote would allow shareholders a voice in a company's executive compensation practices. The advisory vote would be a confidence vote on the work of the compensation committee and would encourage constructive dialogue between the committee and investors on any contentious pay issues. Companies should allow shareholders to express their opinions of executive compensation practices by establishing an annual referendum process. An advisory vote on executive compensation is another step forward in enhancing board accountability.Recommendation for this proposal should be seen as support for the principle of increased shareholder communication rather than as a disapproval of this company's current compensation practices. |
21 | Amend EEO Policy to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Ex-Gay Status | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this stockholder proposal is warranted because:Disney commits to provide equal opportunity for all employees based on a list of general characteristics and statutes, including specific reference to sexual orientation without specifying variations of each characteristic within the spectrum of sexual orientation. |
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Tyco Electronics Ltd. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: TEL | 10-Mar-10 | Switzerland | H8912P106 | Annual | 21-Jan-10 | 85,575 | 85,575 | 85,575 | 0 | |
CUSIP: H8912P106 | ISIN: CH0102993182 | SEDOL: B62B7C3 | Proxy Level: N/A | Meeting ID: 551788 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Reelect Pierre Brondeau as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.2 | Reelect Ram Charan as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Reelect Juergen Gromer as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Reelect Robert Hernandez as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Reelect Thomas Lynch as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Reelect Daniel Phelan as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Reelect Frederic Poses as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Reelect Lawrence Smith as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Reelect Paula Sneed as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Reelect David Steiner as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.11 | Reelect John Van Scoter as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2.1 | Accept Annual Report for Fiscal 2008/2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2.2 | Accept Statutory Financial Statements for Fiscal 2008/2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2.3 | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal 2008/2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Approve Share Capital Reduction and Repayment of $0.64 per Share | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Increase the Number of Shares Available for Awards under Tyco Electronics Ltd. 2007 Stock and Incentive Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: The addition of 15 million shares to Tyco Electronics' Stock and Incentive Plan would give the company's equity plans a potentially excessive dilution of 10.5 percent. In addition, the disclosure of performance conditions under the plan is vague, performance vesting conditions are not required for full-value awards with a discounted (or non-existent) strike price, and non-employee directors are eligible to receive stock options. As a result, the addition of shares to this plan does not merit approval. |
6.1 | Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2009/2010 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6.2 | Ratify Deloitte AG as Swiss Registered Auditors for Fiscal 2009/2010 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6.3 | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as Special Auditor for Fiscal 2009/2010 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Adjourn Meeting | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: In this case, shareholders already have enough information to make their vote decisions. Once their votes have been cast, there is no justification for spending more money to continue pressing shareholders for more votes. As a result, this item does not merit approval. |
8 | Transact Other Business (Voting) | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: As the content of these issues is not known, this item does not merit approval. |
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Tyco International Ltd. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: TYC | 10-Mar-10 | Switzerland | H89128104 | Annual | 11-Jan-10 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 86,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: H89128104 | ISIN: CH0100383485 | SEDOL: B64GC98 | Proxy Level: N/A | Meeting ID: 547795 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal 2008/2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.1 | Reelect Edward Breen as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | Withhold | Withhold | Withhold | | | |
3.2 | Elect Michael Daniels as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.3 | Reelect Timothy Donahue as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.4 | Reelect Brian Duperreault as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.5 | Reelect Bruce Gordon as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.6 | Reelect Rajiv Gupta as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.7 | Reelect John Krol as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.8 | Reelect Brendan O'Neill as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.9 | Reelect William Stavropoulos as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.10 | Reelect Sandra Wijnberg as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3.11 | Reelect R. David Yost as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4a | Ratify Deloitte AG as Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4b | Appoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2009/2010 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4c | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as Special Auditor | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5a | Approve Carrying Forward of Net Loss | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5b | Approve CHF 407.4 Million Reduction in Share Capital and Repayment of CHF 0.85 per Share | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Amend Articles Re: Plurality Voting Standard for Board Elections When the Number of Candidates Exceeds the Number of Board Positions Available | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Transact Other Business (Voting) | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
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Covidien plc | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: COV | 16-Mar-10 | Ireland | G2554F105 | Annual | 13-Jan-10 | 43,000 | 43,000 | 43,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: G2554F105 | ISIN: IE00B3QN1M21 | SEDOL: B3QN1M2 | Proxy Level: N/A | Meeting ID: 551920 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
| Ordinary Resolutions | Mgmt | No | | | | | | | |
1 | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2a | Elect Craig Arnold as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: RMG generally opposes the (re)election of combined chair/CEOs at core companies unless company provides compelling reasons for a combination of the roles, or if there are exceptional circumstances that justify the combining of the roles. However, taking into consideration: - That this is the first AGM as an irish incorporated company; - A Lead Independent Director has been appointed; and - The Company operated with a separate Chairman and CEO initially after being spun off from Tyco International in 2007. A vote ABSTAIN is recommended on the election of Richard Meelia (item 2h). RMG will continue to review this position, but the Company is recommended to reconsider combining the roles of Chairman and CEO going forward. |
2b | Elect Robert H. Brust as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2c | Elect John M. Connors, Jr. as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2d | Elect Christopher J. Coughlin as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2e | Elect Timothy M. Donahue as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2f | Elect Kathy J. Herbert as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2g | Elect Randall J. Hogan, III as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2h | Elect Richard J. Meelia as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | Abstain | Abstain | Abstain | | | |
2i | Elect Dennis H. Reilley as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2j | Elect Tadataka Yamada as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2k | Elect Joseph A. Zaccagnino as Director | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Approve Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
| Special Resolutions | Mgmt | No | | | | | | | |
5 | Authorize Reissuance of Treasury Shares | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
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Carnival Corp. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: CCL | 13-Apr-10 | Panama | 143658300 | Annual | 12-Feb-10 | 78,000 | 78,000 | 78,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 143658300 | ISIN: PA1436583006 | SEDOL: 2523044 | Proxy Level: N/A | Meeting ID: 557539 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Reelect Micky Arison As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: While several directors are not considered independent according to U.K. guidelines due to tenure and stock options, given that these items are not considered to affect independence in the U.S. market, shareholder support for all nominees is warranted.Background InformationPolicies: Board Accountability Director Independence Director CompetenceVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
2 | Elect Sir Jonathon Band As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Reelect Robert H. Dickinson As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Reelect Arnold W. Donald As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Reelect Pier Luigi Foschi As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Reelect Howard S. Frank As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Reelect Richard J. Glasier As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Reelect Modesto A. Maidique As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Reelect Sir John Parker As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Reelect Peter G. Ratcliffe As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Reelect Stuart Subotnick As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Reelect Laura Weil As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Reelect Randall J. Weisenburger As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Reelect Uzi Zucker As A Director Of Carnival Corporation And As A Director Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
15 | Reappoint The UK Firm Of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP As Independent Auditors For Carnival Plc And Ratify The U.S. Firm Of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP As The Independent Auditor For Carnival Corporation. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: This is a routine request that warrants shareholder support.BackgroundPolicies: Auditor RatificationVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
16 | Authorize The Audit Committee Of Carnival Plc To Fix Remuneration Of The Independent Auditors Of Carnival Plc. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Where work is unrelated to the audit function, it is preferable that companies do not engage their auditor. This safeguards shareholders' interest by avoiding potential conflicts that might interfere with the auditor's independent judgment. This is a routine request that merits support.BackgroundPolicies: Auditor RatificationVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
17 | Receive The UK Accounts And Reports Of The Directors And Auditors Of Carnival Plc For The Year Ended November 30, 2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: This is a routine item that merits support.BackgroundVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
18 | Approve The Directors Remuneration Report Of Carnival Plc For The Year Ended November 30, 2009 | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: The excessive benefits to Micky Arison and Howard Frank for personal aircraft use and personal use of sporting event tickets run counter to the pay for performance philosophy that dictates both UK and US executive remuneration best practice guidelines. In light of the new SEC disclosure rules on executive and director compensation, many companies are eliminating unwarranted perks, such as personal use of aircraft and car allowances.However there are a variety of welcomed developments at the Company, such as the removal of Mr. Foschi's guaranteed bonus, removing the personal use of sporting event tickets from the Company's benefits policy, salary freezes for the year, and the donation of the CEO's bonus to charity.Although there are areas in which the Company continues to fall short of UK best practice, the Company has demo nstrated a desire to improve its remuneration practices and therefore, on balance, shareholders are recommended to support the remuneration report. |
19 | Authorize Issue of Equity with Pre-emptive Rights | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
20 | Authorize Issue of Equity without Pre-emptive Rights | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: This is a routine request and the proposed amount and duration are within the limits recommended in NAPF Policy.BackgroundVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of 75 percent of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
21 | Authorise Shares for Market Purchase | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: This is a routine proposal and shareholders are advised to support this item.BackgroundVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of 75 percent of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
22 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the proposed policy may better address shareholders' concerns about maintaining strong links between the interests of top executives and long-term shareholder value.BackgroundPolicies: Stock Ownership or Holding Period GuidelinesVote Requirement: The affirmative vote of a majority of the combined votes cast at both meetings of Carnival Corp. and PLC are required to approve these items. Abstentions and broker non-votes are not deemed votes cast for purposes of calculating the vote, but do count for the purpose of determining whether a quorum is present. |
23 | Transact Other Business (Non-Voting) | Mgmt | No | | | | | | | |
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The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: BK | 13-Apr-10 | USA | 064058100 | Annual | 12-Feb-10 | 117,000 | 117,000 | 117,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 064058100 | ISIN: US0640581007 | SEDOL: B1Z77F6 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 562351 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Ruth E. Bruch | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all directors is warranted. | | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Nicholas M. Donofrio | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Gerald L. Hassell | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Edmund F. Kelly | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Robert P. Kelly | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Richard J. Kogan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Michael J. Kowalski | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director John A. Luke, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Robert Mehrabian | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director Mark A. Nordenberg | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.11 | Elect Director Catherine A. Rein | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.12 | Elect Director William C. Richardson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.13 | Elect Director Samuel C. Scott III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.14 | Elect Director John P. Surma | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.15 | Elect Director Wesley W. von Schack | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: While support is warranted for this proposal, two potential concerns are highlighted, namely:The award of discretionary bonuses to named executive officers ("NEOs) when the company failed to meet the corporate goals under its annual incentive plan, andPayment of a substantial, albeit temporary, tax gross-up to an executive related to his relocation arrangement. |
3 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
4 | Provide for Cumulative Voting | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the adoption of this proposal would enhance shareholders’ rights. |
5 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the proposed policy may better address shareholders' concerns about maintaining strong links between the interests of top executives and long-term shareholder value. |
6 | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the proposed policy will allow shareholders to have a voice in the approval of severance/change-in-control payments. |
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The Coca-Cola Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: KO | 21-Apr-10 | USA | 191216100 | Annual | 22-Feb-10 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 191216100 | ISIN: US1912161007 | SEDOL: 2206657 | Proxy Level: 4 | Meeting ID: 558747 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Herbert A. Allen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all directors with the exception of the overboarded director Barry Diller is warranted. |
2 | Elect Director Ronald W. Allen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Cathleen P. Black | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Barry Diller | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
5 | Elect Director Alexis M. Herman | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Muhtar Kent | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director Donald R. Keough | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Maria Elena Lagomasino | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Donald F. McHenry | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Sam Nunn | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director James D. Robinson III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director Peter V. Ueberroth | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Jacob Wallenberg | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Elect Director James B. Williams | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
15 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
16 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted, as it would enhance board accountability and foster communication between shareholders and the company regarding executive compensation. |
17 | Require Independent Board Chairman | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted, given that the current presiding director does not meet all of the clearly delineated duties needed to serve as an effective counterbalance to a combined CEO and chairman. |
18 | Performance-Based Equity Awards | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: This proposal does not warrant support because:the company has granted performance share units with established performance measures and goals;the company does not appear to have engaged in untoward manipulation of its performance metrics; andthe company has granted early release of restricted stock only sparingly in recent years. |
19 | Publish Report on Chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Vote Recommendation: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because:The FDA in January issued a release recognizing new concerns over potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland of fetuses, infants, and children, and is facilitating development of alternatives to BPA in infant food can linings and supporting a shift to a more robust regulatory framework for oversight of BPA.Coca-Cola does not make sufficient disclosure on the steps it is taking to address concerns over the use BPA in the linings of its canned beverages and its role in the efforts to develop alternatives given the growing awareness of potential effects of BPA by consumers and regulatory agencies. |
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Alcoa Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: AA | 23-Apr-10 | USA | 013817101 | Annual | 27-Jan-10 | 196,000 | 196,000 | 196,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 013817101 | ISIN: US0138171014 | SEDOL: 2021805 | Proxy Level: 4 | Meeting ID: 558094 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Arthur D. Collins, Jr | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Carlos Ghosn | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Michael G. Morris | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director E. Stanley O'Neal | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditor | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
3 | Adopt Majority Voting for Uncontested Election of Directors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted. | | | | | |
4 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Relating to Fair Price Protection | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted as it would reduce the company's supermajority vote requirement (80 percent of shares outstanding) to amend Article SEVENTH, which provides fair price protection to shareholders, to a majority of shares outstanding. Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
5 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Relating to Director Elections | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted as it would reduce the company's supermajority vote requirement (80 percent of shares outstanding) to amend Article EIGHTH, which relates to the procedures and processes for the election of directors, to a majority of shares outstanding. Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
6 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Relating to the Removal of Directors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted as it would reduce the company's supermajority vote requirement (80 percent of shares outstanding) to remove directors from the board, to a majority of shares outstanding. Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
7 | Adopt Simple Majority Vote | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted. | | | | | |
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American Express Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: AXP | 26-Apr-10 | USA | 025816109 | Annual | 26-Feb-10 | 62,000 | 62,000 | 62,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 025816109 | ISIN: US0258161092 | SEDOL: 2026082 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 561598 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Daniel F. Akerson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Ursula M. Burns | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Kenneth I. Chenault | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Peter Chernin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Jan Leschly | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director Richard C. Levin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Richard A. McGinn | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Edward .D. Miller | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director Steven S. Reinemund | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.11 | Elect Director Robert D. Walter | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.12 | Elect Director Ronald A. Williams | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: While the company has taken steps to address certain problematic pay practices, a vote AGAINST is warranted due to the following concerning pay practices:a 60% base salary increase for CEO Chenault for 2010 with insufficient justification;multiple forms of long-term compensation without providing rationale for each pay program (cash, stock options and restricted stock); andhigh levels of post-employment payments for the NEOs (including incremental severance of more than $27 million for the company president). |
4 | Provide for Cumulative Voting | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: The adoption of cumulative voting would represent an enhancement to shareholder rights; therefore, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
5 | Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given the reasonable threshold of share ownership proposed to call a special meeting, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
6 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because the company's holding period policies do not sufficiently address the concerns raised, and there are no post-termination holding requirements on equity awards for executives. |
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Bank of America Corporation | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: BAC | 28-Apr-10 | USA | 060505104 | Annual | 03-Mar-10 | 198,000 | 198,000 | 198,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 060505104 | ISIN: US0605051046 | SEDOL: 2295677 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 562186 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Susan S. Bies | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all the director nominees is warranted. | | | |
2 | Elect Director William P. Boardman | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Frank P. Bramble, Sr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Virgis W. Colbert | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Charles K. Gifford | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Charles O. Holliday, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director D. Paul Jones, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Monica C. Lozano | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Thomas J. May | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Brian T. Moynihan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director Donald E. Powell | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director Charles O. Rossotti | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Robert W. Scully | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
15 | Increase Authorized Common Stock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the proposed increase is warranted given the sensible rationale and the reasonable size of the request (the requested increase of 1,500,000,000 shares is below the allowable threshold of 18,645,000,000 shares). |
16 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR is warranted for this proposal, with the following items highlighted in the report:No continuation of stock salary in 2010.More robust clawback features.While 2010 salary increases were generally not as significant as other financial institutions that have exited TARP, the company did not provide meaningful rationale for the increase and did not discuss terms for potential 2010 annual incentive awards (which were not permitted in 2009, due to TARP participation).More complete disclosure about the sizable equity grant to Mr. Montag, who joined in connection with the Merrill Lynch acquisition and the peer group benchmarking would be helpful. |
17 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 9 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 9 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. |
18 | Report on Government Service of Employees | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because:the company has specific policies and oversight published in its Code of Ethics to avoid conflicts of interest identified in the proposal and lists previous positions held by its directors in its proxy statement and on its Web site; andthe production of such a report annually could be costly without providing substantial benefit to shareholders. |
19 | TARP Related Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR is warranted for this shareholder proposal so that shareholders fully understand the rationale and the forgone tax deductions under Section 162(m). |
20 | Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given the reasonable threshold of share ownership proposed to call a special meeting, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
21 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because it would promote board accountability and give shareholders a voice in executive compensation |
22 | Adopt Policy on Succession Planning | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this proposal is warranted because it would enable shareholders to gauge the board's commitment to thorough succession planning. |
23 | Report on Collateral in Derivatives Trading | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this item is warranted given that the report requested by it would enable shareholders to better assess risk related to derivatives trading. |
24 | Claw-back of Payments under Restatements | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this item is warranted because it would provide for a stronger recoupment policy. |
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The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: MHP | 28-Apr-10 | USA | 580645109 | Annual | 08-Mar-10 | 94,000 | 94,000 | 94,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 580645109 | ISIN: US5806451093 | SEDOL: 2551443 | Proxy Level: 4 | Meeting ID: 564234 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Pedro Aspe | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all the director nominees is warranted. | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Robert P. McGraw | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Edward B. Rust, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Declassify the Board of Directors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because it demonstrates a commitment to shareholders' interests and enhances board accountability. |
3 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Related to the Classified Board | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. In this case, the company is reducing the provisions from 80 percent to a simple majority of votes cast. |
4 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Relating to Business Combinations | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. Therefore, a vote FOR is warranted. |
5 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Regarding the Sale, Lease, Exchange of the Company's Assets | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
6 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Regarding the Plan for Exchanging Shares | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
7 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Regarding Authorization of Dissolution | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Any reduction of a company's voting requirements warrants shareholder support, even if the change is simply a lower supermajority. |
8 | Rescind Fair Price Provision | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this proposal would further enhance the company's corporate governance structure by removing supermajority vote requirements. As such, a vote FOR is warranted. |
9 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: The estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 10 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 10 percent. Additionally, this plan expressly forbids repricing. |
10 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the ratification of the company's auditor is warranted. | | |
11 | Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given the reasonable threshold of share ownership proposed to call a special meeting, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
12 | Provide Right to Act by Written Consent | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given that this proposal would further enhance the rights of shareholders, a vote FOR is warranted. |
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Corning Incorporated | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: GLW | 29-Apr-10 | USA | 219350105 | Annual | 25-Feb-10 | 160,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 219350105 | ISIN: US2193501051 | SEDOL: 2224701 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 561930 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Robert F. Cummings, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Carlos M. Gutierrez | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director William D. Smithburg | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Hansel E. Tookes, II | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Wendell P. Weeks | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Approve Non-Employee Director Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Declassify the Board of Directors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
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eBay Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: EBAY | 29-Apr-10 | USA | 278642103 | Annual | 04-Mar-10 | 136,500 | 136,500 | 136,500 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 278642103 | ISIN: US2786421030 | SEDOL: 2293819 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 563431 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director David M. Moffett | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all the director nominees is warranted. | | | |
2 | Elect Director Richard T. Schlosberg, III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Thomas J. Tierney | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Approval of this item is warranted as the plan enables the company to preserve the financial benefits of the Section 162(m) tax deduction. |
5 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this item is warranted because:the estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 11 percent is equal to the allowable cap for this company of 11 percent; and the company expressly forbids the repricing of stock options under the plan. The company has repriced stock options in the past with the consent of its shareholders. |
6 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
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Valero Energy Corporation | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: VLO | 29-Apr-10 | USA | 91913Y100 | Annual | 01-Mar-10 | 135,000 | 135,000 | 135,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 91913Y100 | ISIN: US91913Y1001 | SEDOL: 2041364 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 562205 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Ruben M. Escobedo | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
2 | Elect Director Bob Marbut | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Robert A. Profusek | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
5 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted given that it would preserve the company’s tax deductibility under Section 162 (m) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
6 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this proposal is warranted because:The company did not provide a robust rationale for the increase in the CEO’s compensation during a period when the company’s one-year and three-year TSRs both underperformed the median of their peer group; andThe primary cause of the increase in the CEO’s compensation is not performance based. |
7 | Report on Rainforest Sustainability | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because the scope of the resolution is likely beyond the company's ability to implement; specifically, it is unclear how the company's 15 refineries in the United States, Canada and Aruba intersect with concerns surrounding rainforest deforestation and, as such, the requested report would costly, burdensome, and of limited value to shareholders. |
8 | Report on Political Contributions | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because the company provides limited information on trade association participation, including public policy initiatives supported by these organizations those are of importance to the company's business. |
9 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the proposed policy may better address shareholders' concerns about maintaining strong links between the interests of top executives and long-term shareholder value. |
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Zimmer Holdings, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: ZMH | 03-May-10 | USA | 98956P102 | Annual | 04-Mar-10 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 98956P102 | ISIN: US98956P1021 | SEDOL: 2783815 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 561289 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Betsy J. Bernard | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
2 | Elect Director Marc N. Casper | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director David C. Dvorak | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Larry C. Glasscock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Robert A. Hagemann | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Arthur J. Higgins | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director John L. McGoldrick | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Cecil B. Pickett, Ph.D. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: BMY | 04-May-10 | USA | 110122108 | Annual | 11-Mar-10 | 120,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 110122108 | ISIN: US1101221083 | SEDOL: 2126335 | Proxy Level: 4 | Meeting ID: 564126 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Lamberto Andreotti | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all the director nominees is warranted. | | | |
2 | Elect Director Lewis B. Campbell | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director James M. Cornelius | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Louis J. Freeh | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director Laurie H. Glimcher, M.D | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Michael Grobstein | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director Leif Johansson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director Alan J. Lacy | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Vicki L. Sato, Ph.D. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Togo D. West, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director R. Sanders Williams, M.D. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
13 | Provide Right to Call Special Meeting | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because it is a step in the right direction towards enhancing shareholder rights and would improve the company's governance policies. |
14 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirements Applicable to Common Stock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because:As the transition to a fully annually-elected board is now complete, there is little risk that a reduction in this supermajority vote requirement would be used as an entrenchment device; andThe proposal would improve shareholder rights and the company's governance provisions. |
15 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement Applicable to Preferred Stock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this proposal is warranted because:the benefits of additional disclosure on executives beyond the named executive officers are unclear;additional disclosures are not required by the SEC; and additional disclosures could provide competitors with sensitive compensation information that could place the company at a potential disadvantage regarding hiring and retaining executive talent. |
16 | Increase Disclosure of Executive Compensation | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
17 | Provide Right to Act by Written Consent | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted because it would enhance shareholder rights. |
18 | Report and Set Goals Related to Animal Use and Testing | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST this resolution is warranted because:The company currently provides an animal testing policy, is AAALAC accredited, and is required to comply with government regulations which mandate animal testing for its products. The cost of disclosing a catalogue of animal use by species, numbers, and general purpose of each use would not be commensurate with the benefit shareholders would receive from such a report. |
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The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: DNB | 04-May-10 | USA | 26483E100 | Annual | 08-Mar-10 | 11,600 | 11,600 | 11,600 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 26483E100 | ISIN: US26483E1001 | SEDOL: 2636254 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 561301 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director John W. Alden | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
2 | Elect Director Christopher J. Coughlin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Sara Mathew | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the ratification of the company's auditor is warranted. | | |
5 | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | SH | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given that the elimination of supermajority vote requirements would represent an enhancement to shareholder rights, the proposal warrants shareholder support.Background Information Policies: Supermajority Vote Requirements |
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St. Jude Medical, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: STJ | 07-May-10 | USA | 790849103 | Annual | 10-Mar-10 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 790849103 | ISIN: US7908491035 | SEDOL: 2767381 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 563479 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Stuart M. Essig | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Barbara B. Hill | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Michael A. Rocca | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
3 | Prepare Sustainability Report | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted due to the absence of comprehensive company sustainability-related policies, initiatives, and oversight mechanisms and the potential benefits that could be derived from increased reporting on a broader array of environmental and social issues. |
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Novellus Systems, Inc. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: NVLS | 11-May-10 | USA | 670008101 | Annual | 25-Mar-10 | 111,000 | 111,000 | 111,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 670008101 | ISIN: US6700081010 | SEDOL: 2650748 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 569841 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Richard S. Hill | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Neil R. Bonke | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director Youssef A. El-Mansy | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Yoshio Nishi | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Glen G. Possley | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Ann D. Rhoads | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director William R. Spivey | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Delbert A. Whitaker | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal to ratify the company's auditor is warranted. | |
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ConocoPhillips | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: COP | 12-May-10 | USA | 20825C104 | Annual | 15-Mar-10 | 62,300 | 62,300 | 62,300 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 20825C104 | ISIN: US20825C1045 | SEDOL: 2685717 | Proxy Level: 2 | Meeting ID: 566790 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Richard L. Armitage | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the directors is warranted. | | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Richard H. Auchinleck | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director James E. Copeland, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director Kenneth M. Duberstein | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director Ruth R. Harkin | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Harold W. Mcgraw III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director James J. Mulva | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Robert A. Niblock | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director Harald J. Norvik | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director William K. Reilly | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.11 | Elect Director Bobby S. Shackouls | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.12 | Elect Director Victoria J. Tschinkel | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.13 | Elect Director Kathryn C. Turner | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.14 | Elect Director William E. Wade, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Report on Board Risk Management Oversight | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
4 | Adopt Quantitative GHG Goals for Products and Operations | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because:Unlike several of its peers, ConocoPhillips does not provide goals for its operational GHG emissions or metrics and/or goals for its products.Given the changing legislative picture, ConocoPhillips could provide more transparency to its shareholders on its Climate Change Action Plan and other internal GHG emission reduction initiatives and goals. |
5 | Report on Environmental Impact of Oil Sands Operations in Canada | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because:Such disclosure could be beneficial for the company and its shareholders by demonstrating the company’s active commitment to mitigate financial, reputational, environmental, and regulatory risk relating to its current and future oil sands operations. The requested report does not appear to be overly burdensome or costly to produce. |
6 | Adopt Policy to Address Coastal Louisiana Environmental Impacts | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
7 | Report on Financial Risks of Climate Change | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
8 | Adopt Goals to Reduce Emission of TRI Chemicals | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
9 | Amend EEO Policy to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because:The company’s EEO policy includes sexual orientation but does not specifically address the topic of gender identity or expression. The company should take into account changing state and federal legislation concerning the adoption of gender identity into its EEO policy as many other companies already have. |
10 | Report on Political Contributions | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this resolution is warranted because:The company does not provide rationale or examples of the kinds of trade associations that it supports beyond a few political associations listed in its contributions to other political entities document.A brief discussion of the rationale for trade association giving has been omitted from the company's most recent sustainability report. |
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The Western Union Company | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: WU | 14-May-10 | USA | 959802109 | Annual | 17-Mar-10 | 190,000 | 190,000 | 190,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 959802109 | ISIN: US9598021098 | SEDOL: B1F76F9 | Proxy Level: 1 | Meeting ID: 566004 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Dinyar S. Devitre | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees, with the exception of Betsy D. Holden, is warranted.A vote AGAINST Betsy D. Holden is warranted for standing as an affiliated outsider on the Compensation and Nominating committees. |
2 | Elect Director Christina A. Gold | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Betsy D. Holden | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director Wulf Von Schimmelmann | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: JPM | 18-May-10 | USA | 46625h100 | Annual | 19-Mar-10 | 79,000 | 79,000 | 79,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 46625H100 | ISIN: US46625H1005 | SEDOL: 2190385 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 568199 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1.1 | Elect Director Crandall C. Bowles | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees is warranted. | | | | |
1.2 | Elect Director Stephen B. Burke | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.3 | Elect Director David M. Cote | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.4 | Elect Director James S. Crown | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.5 | Elect Director James Dimon | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.6 | Elect Director Ellen V. Futter | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.7 | Elect Director William H. Gray, III | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.8 | Elect Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.9 | Elect Director David C. Novak | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.10 | Elect Director Lee R. Raymond | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
1.11 | Elect Director William C. Weldon | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
2 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Affirm Political Non-Partisanship | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
5 | Amend Bylaws-- Call Special Meetings | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Given the reasonable threshold of share ownership proposed to call a special meeting, this proposal warrants shareholder support. |
6 | Report on Collateral in Derivatives Trading | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR the proposal is warranted because a report on the company's policies and practices with respect to derivatives trading would increase shareholders' ability to gauge risks. |
7 | Provide Right to Act by Written Consent | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR is warranted given that this proposal would further enhance the rights of shareholders. |
8 | Require Independent Board Chairman | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted given that the board's current leadership structure does not present the necessary counterbalance to the combined CEO/chair role. |
9 | Report on Pay Disparity | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
10 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR this proposal is warranted since:Although equity-based awards to top executives restrict a significant portion of the underlying shares from sale or transfer during employment, and outstanding awards would continue to vest after retirement or termination without cause, there is no specific requirement for a substantial portion of top executives' shares to be held beyond termination. |
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Morgan Stanley | Meeting Date | Country | Primary Security ID | Meeting Type | Record Date | Shares Voted | Shares Instructed | Shares Available | Shares on Loan |
Ticker: MS | 18-May-10 | USA | 617446448 | Annual | 22-Mar-10 | 98,000 | 98,000 | 98,000 | 0 | |
CUSIP: 617446448 | ISIN: US6174464486 | SEDOL: 2262314 | Proxy Level: 3 | Meeting ID: 570481 | | | | | |
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Voting Policy: ISS | Ballot Count: 1 | Proponent | Votable Proposal | Mgmt Rec | ISS Rec | Policy Rec | Vote Instruction | | |
1 | Elect Director Roy J. Bostock | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote FOR all director nominees, with the exception of Roy J. Bostock, is warranted.A vote AGAINST Roy J. Bostock is warranted for sitting on the Nominating Committee as an affiliated outsider. |
2 | Elect Director Erskine B. Bowles | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
3 | Elect Director Howard J. Davies | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
4 | Elect Director James P. Gorman | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
5 | Elect Director James H. Hance, Jr. | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
6 | Elect Director Nobuyuki Hirano | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
7 | Elect Director C. Robert Kidder | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
8 | Elect Director John J. Mack | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
9 | Elect Director Donald T. Nicolaisen | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
10 | Elect Director Charles H. Noski | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
11 | Elect Director Hutham S. Olayan | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
12 | Elect Director O. Griffith Sexton | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
13 | Elect Director Laura D. Tyson | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
14 | Ratify Auditors | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
15 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Mgmt | Yes | For | For | For | For | | | |
16 | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | Mgmt | Yes | For | Against | Against | Against | | | |
Research Notes: A vote AGAINST the plan is warranted because:the estimated shareholder value transfer of the company's plans of 15 percent is above the allowable cap of 12 percent for this company; and the company's three-year average burn rate is excessive. |
17 | Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Special Meetings | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: This proposal warrants support because the lower threshold it calls for and the absence of exclusionary provisions would enhance shareholders' ability to exercise their right to call a special meeting. |
18 | Stock Retention/Holding Period | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted because a rigorous ownership requirement including a post-termination may further mitigate excessive risk taking by senior management. |
19 | Require Independent Board Chairman | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Support for this proposal is warranted because the company does not have an appropriate counterbalancing governance structure. Specifically:it is not disclosed whether the Lead Director will be elected annually from and by the independent directors on a prospective basis;the key board committees are not fully independent; and the Lead Director's duties do not include having final approval of information sent to the board or serving as liaison between the chair and independent directors. |
20 | Report on Pay Disparity | SH | Yes | Against | Against | Against | Against | | | |
21 | Claw-back of Payments under Restatements | SH | Yes | Against | For | For | For | | | |
Research Notes: Recognizing that the company's clawback policy has been enhanced, the approval of this item is warranted because it would provide for an even stronger recoupment policy. |
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