UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-4014
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Meridian Fund, Inc.
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste. 306, Larkspur, Ca. 94939
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Gregg B. Keeling
Aster Investment Management, Inc.
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste.
306
Larkspur, Ca. 94939
(Name and address of agent for
service)
Aster Investment Management, Inc.
60 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ste.
306
Larkspur, Ca. 94939
(Name and address of agent for
service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 461-8770
Date of fiscal year end: June 30,
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD | ||||||||
SIGNATURES |
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ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Appended hereto as Exhibit A is the following information indicating for each matter relating to a portfolio security owned by the Registrant considered at any shareholder meeting held during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2011 with respect to which the Registrant was entitled to vote:
(a). The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b). The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c). The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (“CUSIP”) number for the portfolio security;
(d). The shareholder meeting date;
(e). A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f). Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(g). How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(h). Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(i). Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant): Meridian Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)*: | /s/ Gregg B. Keeling | |
Gregg B. Keeling, CFO / Proxy Manager |
Date: August 12, 2011
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
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Meridian Equity Income Fund
(h), (i) | ||||||||||||||
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(a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | (e) | (f) | (g) | a=vote cast against management | |||||||
Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation | |||||||
Microchip Technology Incorporated | MCHP | 595017104 | 8/20/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
H&R Block, Inc. | HRB | 093671105 | 9/30/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve advisory prosposal on Executive pay-for-performance policies and procedures | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to 2003 Long-Term Executive Compensation plan to increase Common Stock shares by 10,000,000 | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve terms of performance goals under Executive Performance plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to adopt a simple majority voting standard | yes | for | s, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to reduce supermajority voting requirement to call special meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to reduce supermajority voting requirement related to the removal of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to reduce supermajority voting requirement related to amendments of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and By Laws | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to reduce supermajority voting requirement regarding related person transaction provision | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
RPM International, Inc. | RPM | 749685103 | 10/7/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Paychex, Inc. | PAYX | 704326107 | 10/13/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Amend 2002 Stock Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Molex Incorporated | MOLX | 608554101 | 10/29/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Sysco Corporation | SYY | 871829107 | 11/12/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to 1974 Employees Stock Purchase plan to reserve 5 million additional shares common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | BR | 11133T103 | 11/17/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Amendment of 2007 Omnibus Award plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Hillenbrand, Inc | HB | 431571108 | 2/23/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize Proxies to transact business before meeting and any postponement or adjournment of meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Meadwestvaco Corporation | MWV | 583334107 | 4/18/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Amendment of 2005 Performance Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Genuine Parts Company | GPC | 372460105 | 4/18/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve terms of performance goals for performance-based awards under 2006 Long-term Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. | HCBK | 443683107 | 4/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Adopt Amended 2011 Stock Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding declassification of Board of Directors | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Spectra Energy Crop. | SE | 847560109 | 4/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of 2007 Long-term Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of Executive Short-term Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal for director election majority vote standard | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Sonoco Products Company | SON | 835495102 | 4/20/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corporation | KMB | 494368103 | 4/21/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of 2011 Outside Directors’ Compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of 2011 Equity Participation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
VF Corporation | VFC | 918204108 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation two year | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval to adopt a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Harsco Corporation | HSC | 415864107 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
The Chubb Corporation | CB | 171232101 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Adoption of Annual Incentive Compensation plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Eaton Corporation | ETN | 278058102 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Amendments to provide for annual elections of all directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Amendments to eliminate cumulative voting in election of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
E.I.Du Pont De Nemours and Company | DD | 263534109 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amended Equity and Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Proposal on special Shareholders meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Proposal on genetically engineered seed | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Proposal on Executive Compensation Report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 191216100 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of performance measures under Performance Incentive plan to preserve tax deductibility of awards | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of performance measures under 1989 Restricted Stock Award plan to preserve tax deductibility of awards | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal regarding report on Bisphenol-A | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | MHP | 580645109 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Amend Certificate of Incorporation to permit shareholders to call special meetings | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal requesting shareholder action by written consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company | WSH | G96666105 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize Company and it’s subsidiary to make market purchases of Company’s ordinary shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
NYSE Euronext | NYX | 629491101 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to adopt majority voting regarding Certificate of Incorporation that currently requires 80% vote | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, na | |||||||||||
Stockholder proposal to give holders of 10% outstanding common stock power to call special meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding action by written consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Snap-On Incorporated | SNA | 833034101 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to adopt 2011 Incentive Stock and Awards plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Proposal to amend and restate Employee Stock Ownership plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 478160104 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on Pharmaceutical Price Restraint | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on Amendment to Equal Opportunity Policy | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on adopting non-animal methods for training | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corporation | LMT | 539830109 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to Adopt 2011 Incentive Performance Award plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal to act by written consent in lieu of meeting | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc | CFR | 229899109 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | T | 00206R102 | 4/29/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal: political contributions | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal: special meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal: Written Consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Hubbell Incorporated | HUB.B | 443510201 | 5/2/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of Senior Executive Compensation Plan, as amended | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval by non-binding vote on compensation of Executive Officers presented in Proxy statement for the annual meeting 5/2/2011 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Baxter International, Inc. | BAX | 071813109 | 5/3/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Employee Stock Purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Proposal to amend Article Sixth to eliminate classified board and provide for annual elections of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Kimco Realty Corporation | KIM | 49446R109 | 5/4/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc. | UPS | 911312106 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Discretion upon matters before meeting or any adjournments or postponements | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Avon Products, Inc. | AVP | 054303102 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendments to Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ryder System, Inc. | R | 783549108 | 5/6/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Reynolds American, Inc. | RAI | 761713106 | 5/6/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on ellimination of classified board | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on eliminating tobacco flavoring | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal on human rights protocols | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | PBI | 724479100 | 5/9/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amendments to remove supermajority vote requirements to remove any director from office | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amendments to remove supermajority vote requirements for certain business combinations | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amendments to remove supermajority vote requirements to amend certain provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amendments to remove supermajority vote requirements to amend certain provisions of the by-laws | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of terms of Performance Goals pursuant to Internal Revenue Code | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of terms of Performance Goals pursuant to Internal Revenue Code for Employees Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of terms of Performance Goals pursuant to Internal Revenue Code for 2007 Stock plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
3M Company | MMM | 88579Y101 | 5/10/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal on political contributions | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Mercury General Corporation | MCY | 589400100 | 5/11/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated | LEG | 524660107 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal requesting sexual orientation and gender identity written into non-discrimination policy | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Nucor Corporation | NUE | 670346105 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal regarding majority vote | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal regarding independent chairman | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Norfolk Southern Corporation | NSC | 655844108 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 577081102 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of Amendments regarding special stockholder meetings | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratification of independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 94106L109 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Amendment to allow stockholders who hold at least 25% net long position in common stock for one year to call meetings | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
PPL Corporation | PPL | 69351T106 | 5/18/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of Short-term Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal director election majority vote standard | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal special shareholder meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
R.R. Donnelley & Sons | RRD | 257867101 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal with resect to sustainable paper purchasing policy | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal with respect to political contributions report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal with respect to action by written consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
McDonald’s Corporation | MCD | 580135101 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Proposal to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in Article Twelfth | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in Article Thirteenth | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Proposal to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in Article Fourteenth | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal relating to classified board | yes | for | s, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal relating to controlled atmosphere stunning | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal relating to report on children’s nutrition | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal relating to beverage containers | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Time Warner Cable inc. | TWC | 88732J207 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval 2011 Stock Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Discretion upon matters before meeting or any adjournments or postponements | yes | for | i, na | |||||||||||
Time Warner Inc. | TWX | 887317303 | 5/20/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval to remove absolute majority vote provisions | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal on shareholder action by written consent | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Kraft Foods Inc. | KFT | 50075N104 | 5/24/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of 2006 Stock Compensation plan for non-employee directors | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Chevron Corporation | CVX | 166764100 | 5/25/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Independent director with environmental expertise | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Human rights committee | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Sustainable metric for Executive compensation | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Guidelines for country selection | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Financial risks from climate change | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Hydraulic fracturing | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Offshore oil wells | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Constellation Energy Group, Inc. | CEG | 210371100 | 5/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | WMT | 931142103 | 6/3/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal: gender identity non-descrimination policy | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal: political contributions report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal: special shareholder meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal: require suppliers to publish annual sustainability report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholders Proposal: climate change risk disclosure | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 437076102 | 6/2/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Proposal to implement shareholder ability to act by written consent | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding cumulative voting | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding special shareholder meetings | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding Employment Diversity report | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding electioneering policies and contributions | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | AEO | 02553E106 | 6/21/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratification of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
NYSE Euronext | NYX | 629491101 | 7/7/2011 | |||||||||||
Proposal to adopt business combination agreement dated 2/15/2011 and approve transactions | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amend “Holdco” Articles of Association provisions and approve certain extraordinary transactions | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Include provisions in “Holdco” Articles to elect and remove directors | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
To include provisions in “Holdco” Articles for the appointment of directors | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve any proposal by chairman to adjorn or postpone special meeting | yes | for | i, w |
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Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation | |||||||||
Acxiom Corporation | ACXM | 005125109 | 8/2/2010 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of 2010 Executive Cash Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i. w | |||||||||||||
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. | BR | 11133T103 | 11/17/2010 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment of 2007 Omnibus Award plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 17275R102 | 11/18/2010 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i. w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal to establish a Board Committee on Environmental Sustainability | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal to publish a report regarding Cisco’s business practices impacting human rights | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal Cisco restrict certain sales in China with respect to human rights impacts and provide public disclosure of sales | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Monsanto Company | MON | 61166W101 | 1/25/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve performance goals under Company’s Annual Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 22160K105 | 1/27/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation | AMTD | 87236Y108 | 2/16/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approval of performance based compensation under Long-term Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approval of performance based compensation under Management Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 665859104 | 4/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Newmont Mining Corporation | NEM | 651639106 | 4/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | SWK | 854502101 | 4/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
The Sherwin-Williams Company | SHW | 824348106 | 4/20/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Amendment of regulations | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder proposal relating to majority voting | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Arkansas Best Corporation | ABFS | 040790107 | 4/21/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | ALEX | 014482103 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | GWW | 384802104 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Orbital Sciences Corporation | ORB | 685564106 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Willis Group Holdings Ltd | WSH | G96666105 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Authorize Company and it’s subsidiaries to purchase Company’s ordinary shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
EBAY Inc. | EBAY | 278642103 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder proposal regarding supermajority stockholder voting standards | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. | RBA | 767744105 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Set number of directors at seven | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Confirm Amendment allowing electronic participation in shareholder meetings | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Polaris Industries Inc. | PII | 731068102 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2007 Omnibus Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve terms of amended Long-term Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
Nalco Holding Company | NLC | 62985Q101 | 4/29/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | LECO | 533900106 | 4/29/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve performance measures 2006 Equity and Performance Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
LKQ Corporation | LKQX | 501889208 | 5/2/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Management Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve Long-term Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to 1998 Equity Incentive plan increasing number of shares available by 15,000,000 | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 26875P101 | 5/3/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal concerning accelerated vesting of executive stock awards upon change of control | yes | for | s,a | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal concerning Corporate Political Contributions | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 949746101 | 5/3/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal to allow holders of 10% of Company’s common stock to call special meetings | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal to provide cumulative voting in contested director elections | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal regarding adoption of policy to require an independent chairman | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal regarding advisory vote on director compensation | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Stockholder Proposal regarding report on internal controls for mortgage servicing operations | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Equifax Inc. | EFX | 294429105 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Heartland Express, Inc. | HTLD | 422347104 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
Union Pacific Corporation | UNP | 907818108 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Amend Articles of Incorporation to reduce shareholder voting requirements related to actions adversely affecting prefered stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amend Articles of Incorporation to reduce shareholder voting requirements related to removal of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amend Articles of Incorportion to reduce shareholder voting requirements related to changing authorized amount of capital stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding independent director serving as chairman of board at annual meeting | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Apache Corporation | APA | 037411105 | 5/5/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to authoriize additional common stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to authorize additional preferred stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2011 Omnibus Equity Compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Curtiss-Wright Corporation | CW | 231561101 | 5/6/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendment to Company’s Incentive Compensation plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve amendments to Company’s Employee Stock Purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | HE | 419870100 | 5/10/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2011 Nonemployee Director Stock plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Shareholder resolution to Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | s,w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Cummins Inc. | CMI | 231021106 | 5/10/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Forest Oil Corporation | FST | 346091705 | 5/11/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 577081102 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approval of Amendments regarding special stockholder meetings | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratification of independent Auditors | yes | for | i,w | |||||||||||||
General Cable Corporation | BGC | 369300108 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | BMRN | 09061G101 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Kohl’s Corporation | KSS | 500255104 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve to eliminate supermajority vote requirement in Articles of Incorporation Article V | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve to eliminate supermajority vote requirement in Articles of Incorporation Article VI | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Annual Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Proposed Shareholder action by written consent | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Proposed Shareholder Succession Planning and Reporting | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | HST | 44107P104 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. | HPY | 42235N108 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Waste Management, Inc. | WM | 94106L109 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Amendment to By laws to allow stockholders holding at least 25% net long position in common stock for one year to call meetings | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Cameco Corporation | CCJ | 13321L108 | 5/17/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amendments to By Laws to increase quorum for meetings of shareholders and clarify minimum quorum for meetings of directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
CVB Financial Corp. | CVBF | 126600105 | 5/18/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 67066G104 | 5/18/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Amend Certificate of Incorporation to declassify board and elect all directors on annual basis by 2014 | yes | i, w | ||||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Sealed air Corporation | SEE | 81211K100 | 5/18/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approval of Amended 2005 Contingent Stock plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approval of Amended 2002 Stock plan for non-employee directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Zebra Technologies Corporation | ZBRA | 989207105 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve 2011 Long-term Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve 2011 Short-term Incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve 2011 Employee Stock Purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Flowserve Corporation | FLS | 34354P105 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve Amendment to Article Eighth of Certificate of Incorporation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Amendment to Article Ninth of Certificate of Incorporation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Gen-Probe Incorporated | GPRO | 36866T103 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve the Amendment and Restatement of 2003 Incentive Award plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp. | UPL | 903914109 | 5/25/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||||
Shareholder Proposal regarding hydraulic fracturing | yes | against | s,w | |||||||||||||
UTI Worldwide Inc. | UTIW | G87210103 | 6/13/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Aecon Group Inc. | AEGFXF | 00762V109 | 6/14/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Reappoint Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Autodesk, Inc. | ADSK | 052769106 | 6/16/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||||
Power Intergrations, Inc. | POWI | 739276103 | 6/27/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, na | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Mobile Mini, Inc. | MINI | 60740F105 | 6/28/2011 | |||||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote Executive compensation three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w |
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Company Name | Ticker | CUSIP | Meeting Date | Description of matter voted on | Voted | Vote cast | na=vote cast- no mgmt recommendation | |||||||
BMC Software, Inc. | BMC | 055921100 | 7/21/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to amend voting standard for shareholder votes. | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Accountants | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Netapp, Inc | NTAP | 64110D104 | 8/31/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Amendment to 1999 Stock Options Plan, increasing share reserve by 7 million | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve increase of Employee Stock Purchase Plan by 5 million shares and to amend discretion to determine eligibility requirements and remove fixed-term expiration date | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
RPM International, Inc. | RPM | 749685103 | 10/7/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Herman Miller, Inc. | MLHR | 600544100 | 10/11/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Accountants | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Dionex Corporation | DNEX | 254546104 | 10/26/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Coach, Inc. | COH | 189754104 | 11/3/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2010 stock incentive plan | yes | against | i,a | |||||||||||
Vote on a Stockholder Proposal | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
Solera Holdings, Inc | SLH | 8342A104 | 11/10/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Micros Systems, Inc | MCRS | 594901100 | 11/19/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amend Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan to issue additional 1.2 million shares | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | CBRL | 22410J106 | 12/1/2010 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2010 Omnibus Incentive Compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Copart,Inc. | CPRT | 217204106 | 12/2/2010 | |||||||||||
Elections of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Nuance Communications, Inc. | NUAN | 67020Y100 | 1/20/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to amended and restated 2000 Stock Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to 1995 Directors Stock Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | FDO | 307000109 | 1/20/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of performance measures for performance-based awards under 2006 Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
The Valspar Corporation | VAL | 920355104 | 2/17/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Carnival Corporation | CCL | 143658300 | 4/13/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve appointment of Independent Accountants | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize Audit Committee to agree to remunerate independent auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Receive directors and auditors reports for year end 11/30/2010 (applicable to UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve fiscal 2010 compensation for executive officers (applicable to US companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on frequency of stockholders vote on Executive compensation where directors recommend vote every year (applicable to US companies) | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve Directors Remuneration Report for year ended 11/30/2010 (applicable to UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve giving authority for allotment of new shares by Carnival (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve disapplication of pre-emption rights in relation to allotment of new shares (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve general authority for Carnival to buy back ordinary shares in open market (in accordance with UK companies) | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve Carnival 2011 Stock Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Authorize proxies to vote upon other business as may come before annual meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
T. Rowe Price Group | TROW | 74144T108 | 4/14/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Bank of Hawaii Corporation | BOH | 062540109 | 4/22/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of Bank of Hawaii 2004 stock and incentive compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Rollins, Inc. | ROL | 775711104 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to increase authorized shares of capital stock to 250,500,000 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve resolution regarding Executive compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote Executive compensation three year | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Teradata Corporation | TDC | 88076W103 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on frequency of say-on-pay vote | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ritchie Bros. | RBA | 767744105 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Set number of directors at seven | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Appoint Independent Auditors and authorize their remuneration | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Confirm amendment to allow electronic participation in shareholders meetings | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. | NBL | 655044105 | 4/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of stockholder vote on Executive officer compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve amendment and restatement of company’s 1992 stock option and restricted stock plan to increase number of common stock shares and modify certain plan provisions | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Brown & Brown, Inc. | BRO | 115236101 | 4/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensastion | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Diebold, Inc. | DBD | 253651103 | 4/28/2011 | Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||
Ratify appointment of independent auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on Executive officer compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency advisory vote Executive compensation one year | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | JBHT | 445658107 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Willis Group Holdings, PLC | WSH | G96666105 | 4/28/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify reappointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize Company and it’s subsidiary to make market purchases of Company’s ordinary shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Cooper Industries, PLC | CBE | G24140108 | 5/2/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Consider Company’s Irish Statutory Accounts, reports from Directors/Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Omnibus Incentive Compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize subsidiary to make market purchases of Company shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Authorize reissue price range for Treasury Shares | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ametek ,Inc. | AME | 031100100 | 5/3/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Omnibus Incentive Compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Trimble Navigation Limited | TRMB | 896239100 | 5/3/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
SBA Communications Corporation | SBAC | 78388J106 | 5/4/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve ratification of appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of shareholder vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to 2008 employee stock purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Expeditors Int’l of Washington, Inc. | EXPD | 302130109 | 5/4/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve and ratify 2011 stock option plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | IDXX | 45168D104 | 5/4/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve compensation Executive officer | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. | LL | 55003T107 | 5/6/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 equity compensation plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
FMC Technologies, Inc. | FTI | 30249U101 | 5/6/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Amend Certificate of Incorporation to increase number of shares of common stock from 300 million to 600 million | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advent Software, Inc. | ADVS | 007974108 | 5/11/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Mohawk Industries, Inc. | MHK | 608190104 | 5/11/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 577081102 | 5/13/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approval of Amendments regarding special stockholder meetings | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratification of independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
United Stationers , Inc. | USTR | 913004107 | 5/11/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amended and restated 2004 long-term incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | EW | 28176E108 | 5/12/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of Long Term Stock Incentive Compensation program | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Executive compensation vote | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
CVB Financial Corp | CVBF | 126600105 | 5/18/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Zebra Technologies Corporation | ZBRA | 989207105 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 long term incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 short term incentive plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 employee stock purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Core Laboratories N.V. | CLB | N22717107 | 5/19/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Confirm Dutch Statutory Annual Accounts in English for FY ended 12/31/10 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve cancellation of repurchased shares to date | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve extension of authority to repurchase up to 25.6% of share capital | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve the extension of authority to issue shares/grant rights for common and preference shares | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve extension of authority to limit or exclude preemptive rights of shareholders | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of Executive Compensation philosophy, policies and procedures and compensation tables by Shareholders | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Stockholders approval vote on Executive compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Waste Connections, Inc. | WCNX | 941053100 | 5/20/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase number of shares of common stock from 150,000,000 to 250,000,000 | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | RCL | V7780T103 | 5/24/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Shareholder proposal set forth in accompanying proxy statement | yes | against | s, w | |||||||||||
East West Bancorp, Inc. | EWBC | 27579R104 | 5/24/2011 | Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of Stock Incentive plan 1998 | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Dentsply International | XRAY | 249030107 | 5/25/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Executive compensation vote three years | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 48020Q107 | 5/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Executive compensation vote one year | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve to amend Articles of Incorporation to permit holders of 30% outstanding shares of Common Stock to call meeting | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Citrix Systems, Inc. | CTXS | 177376100 | 5/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approval of amended and restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve terms of performance goals under amended and restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Continental Resources, Inc. | CLR | 212015101 | 5/26/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Watsco, Inc | WSO | 942622200 | 5/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve, adopt and ratify fourth amended 1996 qualified stock purchase plan | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, w | |||||||||||
Cerner Corporation | CERN | 156782104 | 5/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve Omnibus Equity Incentive plan 2011 | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to stock purchase plan to increase number of shares available for purchase | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve amended Certificate of Incorporation to increase number of authorized shares of common stock | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the series A preferred stock | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | AMG | 008252108 | 5/31/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Stock Option and Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Petsmart, Inc. | PETM | 716768106 | 6/15/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve 2011 Equity Incentive plan | yes | against | i, a | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of Executive compensation vote one year | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Autodesk, Inc. | ADSK | 052769106 | 6/16/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify appoinment Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Blackbaud, Inc. | BLKB | 09227Q100 | 6/22/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. | BBBY | 075896100 | 6/23/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a | |||||||||||
Carmax, inc. | KMX | 143130102 | 6/27/2011 | |||||||||||
Election of Directors | yes | for all | i, w | |||||||||||
Ratify Appointment of Independent Auditors | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Approve non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | for | i, w | |||||||||||
Frequency of advisory vote on Executive Compensation | yes | 3 yr | i, a |