UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
WASHINGTON, DC 20549 |
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act File Number 811-05476
LORD ABBETT GLOBAL FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
90 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Christina T. Simmons, Vice President & Assistant Secretary
90 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 201-6984
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:
(a) | The name of the issuer of the portfolio security; |
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(b) | The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security; |
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(c) | The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (“CUSIP”) number for the portfolio security; |
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(d) | The shareholder meeting date; |
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(e) | A brief identification of the matter voted on; |
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(f) | Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder; |
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(g) | Whether the registrant cast its vote on the matter; |
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(h) | How the registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and |
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(i) | Whether the registrant cast its vote for or against management. |
FORM N-Px REPORT
ICA File Number: 811-05476 | | | | | | | | | |
Reporting Period: 07/01/2003 - 06/30/2004 | | | | | | | | | |
Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc. | | | | | | | | | |
LORD ABBETT GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
Ticker: | ABT | Security ID: | 002824100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Roxanne S. Austin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director H.Laurance Fuller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard A. Gonzalez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Jack M. Greenberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Jeffrey M. Leiden | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director David A. Lord Owen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Boone Powell Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Addison Barry Rand | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director W.Ann Reynolds | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Roy S. Roberts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director William D. Smithburg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director John R. Walter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Miles D. White | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Drug Pricing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Operational Imact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ACOM CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J00105106 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 40, Final JY 40, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Decrease Authorized Capital to Reflect Share Repurchase - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCIONES (FORMERLY GINES NAVARRO C
Ticker: | | Security ID: | E7813W106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Individual and Group Financial Statements, Allocation of Income; Present Corporate Governance Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of 902,453 Treasury Shares; Amend Articles Accordingly | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve 3:1 Stock Split and Subsequent Reduction in Par Value to EUR 0.50 from EUR 1.50 | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Amend Articles 13, 15, 20b, 22, 26, and 28 Re: Board Numbers, Composition, Functions, and General Meetings Attendance and Information | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Approve General Meeting Guidelines; Present Report Re: Board Guidelines | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Minutes of Meeting | | For | | For | | Management | |
ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCIONES (FORMERLY GINES NAVARRO C
Ticker: | | Security ID: | E7813W106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Individual and Group Financial Statements, Allocation of Income; Present Corporate Governance Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of 902,453 Treasury Shares; Amend Articles Accordingly | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve 3:1 Stock Split and Subsequent Reduction in Par Value to EUR 0.50 from EUR 1.50 | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Amend Articles 13, 15, 20b, 22, 26, and 28 Re: Board Numbers, Composition, Functions, and General Meetings Attendance and Information | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Approve General Meeting Guidelines; Present Report Re: Board Guidelines | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Minutes of Meeting | | For | | For | | Management | |
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AIFUL CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J00557108 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 30, Final JY 30, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.17 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
ALCOA INC.
Ticker: | AA | Security ID: | 013817101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Alain J.P. Belda | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Carlos Ghosn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Henry B. Schacht | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Pay Disparity | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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ALLIANCE & LEICESTER PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G0178P103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of 29.6 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-elect Richard Pym as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Richard Banks as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Mike McTighe as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Jonathan Watts as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Frances Cairncross as Director | | For | | Against | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Peter Stone as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Jane Barker as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 77,042,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 11,556,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise 46,225,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.
Ticker: | AXP | Security ID: | 025816109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 27, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Daniel F. Akerson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William G. Bowen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ursula M. Burns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Kenneth I. Chenault | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Peter R. Dolan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Jan Leschly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Richard A. McGinn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Edward D. Miller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Frank P. Popoff | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Robert D. Walter | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Establish Term Limits for Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
Ticker: | AIG | Security ID: | 026874107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 26, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director M. Bernard Aidinoff | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Pei-Yuan Chia | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Marshall A. Cohen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Willaim S. Cohen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Martin S. Feldstein | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Ellen V. Futter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Maurice R. Greenberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Carla A. Hills | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Frank J. Hoenemeyer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Richard C. Holbrooke | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Donald P. Kanak | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Howard I. Smith | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Martin J. Sullivan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Edmund S.W. Tse | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Frank G. Zarb | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Divest from Tobacco Equities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Link Executive Compensation to Predatory Lending | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
AMGEN, INC.
Ticker: | AMGN | Security ID: | 031162100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 13, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 19, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Frank J. Biondi, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Jerry D. Choate | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Frank C. Herringer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Gilbert S. Omenn | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Prepare Glass Ceiling Report | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
Ticker: | AAPL | Security ID: | 037833100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 24, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William V. Campbell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Millard S. Drexler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Albert A. Gore, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Steven P. Jobs | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Arthur D. Levinson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Jerome B. York | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ASML HOLDING NV (FORMERLY ASM LITHOGRAPHY HLDG)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | N07059160 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 18, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Open Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Reserves and Dividend Policy | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Discussion about Company’s Corporate Governance Report | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Remuneration Policy for Management Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8.1 | | Approve Stock Option Plan for Management Board; Approve Reservation of 500,000 Shares to Guarantee Conversion Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8.2 | | Approve Stock Option Plans for Other Employees; Approve Reservation of 4.5 Million Shares to Guarantee Conversion Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Increase Size of Supervisory Board from Six to Seven Members; Reelect H. Bodt and Elect F. Froehlich and A. van der Poel to Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Amend Articles Re: Changes to Company’s Corporate Governance Structure to Reflect Recommendations by Dutch Corporate Governance Code; Indemnification of Management and Supervisory Boards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Grant Board Authority to Issue Authorized Yet Unissued Ordinary Shares Restricting/Excluding Preemptive Rights Up to 20 Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Other Business (Non-Voting) | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Close Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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ASTRAZENECA PLC (FORMERLY ZENECA PLC)
Ticker: | ZEN | Security ID: | G0593M107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Confirm First Interim Dividend of USD 0.255 Per Ordinary Share and Confirm as the Final Dividend the Second Interim Dividend of USD 0.540 Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5a | | Re-elect Percy Barnevik as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5b | | Re-elect Hakan Mogren as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5c | | Re-elect Sir Tom McKillop as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5d | | Re-elect Jonathan Symonds as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5e | | Re-elect Sir Peter Bonfield as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5f | | Re-elect John Buchanan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5g | | Re-elect Jane Henney as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5h | | Elect Michele Hooper as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5i | | Elect Joe Jimenez as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5j | | Re-elect Erna Moller as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5k | | Re-elect Dame Bridget Ogilvie as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5l | | Elect Louis Schweitzer as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5m | | Re-elect Marcus Wallenberg as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Adopt New Articles of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorise EU Political Donations up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 150,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 140,456,500 | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 21,068,745 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise up to 10 Percent of the Company’s Issued Share Capital for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Increase in Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors from GBP 750,000 to GBP 1,100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
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AXA (FORMERLY AXA-UAP)
Ticker: | AXA | Security ID: | F06106102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 0.57 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Claude Bebear as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Mazars & Guerard as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Ratify Jean Louis Simon as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Willy Avereyn as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Supervisory Board, Pending Approval of Item 13 | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Cees de Jong as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Supervisory Board, Pending Approval of Item 13 | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Elect Jacques Tabourot as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Supervisory Board, Pending Approval of Item 13 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Amend Article 10 Re: Appointment of Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Article 10 Re: Appointment of Employee Representative to the Supervisory Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BAE SYSTEMS (FRM.BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G06940103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 5.5 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Ulrich Cartellieri as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Lord Hesketh as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Steven Mogford as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect George Rose as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Michael Hartnall as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 19,748,171 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 3,825,091 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise 306,007,313 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Treasury Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
Ticker: | BHI | Security ID: | 057224107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 3, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Edward P. Djerejian | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director H. John Riley, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Charles L. Watson | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT
Ticker: | | Security ID: | A07933129 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.02 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management and Supervisory Boards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Five Percent of Issued Share Capital for Trading Purposes | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Ticker: | BAC | Security ID: | 060505104 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 17, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | JAN 26, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Adjourn Meeting | | For | | For | | Management | |
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Ticker: | BAC | Security ID: | 060505104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 26, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 7, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William Barnet, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Charles W. Coker | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director John T. Collins | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Gary L. Countryman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Paul Fulton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Charles K. Gifford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Donald E. Guinn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director James H. Hance, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Kenneth D. Lewis | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Walter E. Massey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Thomas J. May | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director C. Steven McMillan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Eugene M. McQuade | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Patricia E. Mitchell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Edward L. Romero | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.16 | | Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.17 | | Elect Director O. Temple Sloan, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.18 | | Elect Director Meredith R. Spangler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.19 | | Elect Director Jackie M. Ward | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Change Date of Annual Meeting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Adopt Nomination Procedures for the Board | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Charitable Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Establish Independent Committee to Review Mutual Fund Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Adopt Standards Regarding Privacy and Information Security | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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BANK OF IRELAND GROUP
Ticker: | IRE | Security ID: | G49374146 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 9, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive and Consider Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Confirm and Declare a Final Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Reelect Roy Bailie as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Reelect Laurence Crowley as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3c | | Reelect Donal Geaney as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3d | | Reelect Denis O’Brien as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3e | | Reelect John O’Donovan as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase 98,493,220 Ordinary Shares; 1,876,090 Sterling Preference Shares; and 3,026,598 Euro Preference Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Board to Allot Up to EUR 31.84 million in Equity Securities for Cash without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Board to Allot Equity Securities Representing 15 Percent of the Issued Share Capital, without Preemptive Rights, For Purposes Other Than Cash | | For | | For | | Management | |
BANK OF NEW YORK CO., INC., THE
Ticker: | BK | Security ID: | 064057102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 13, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 23, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Frank J. Biondi, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Nicholas M. Donofrio | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Alan R. Griffith | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Gerald L. Hassell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Richard J. Kogan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Michael J. Kowalski | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John A. Luke, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director John C. Malone | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Paul Myners, CBE | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Robert C. Pozen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Catherine A. Rein | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Thomas A. Renyi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director William C. Richardson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Brian L. Roberts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Samuel C. Scott III | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Limit Composition of Committee to Independent Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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BANK ONE CORP.
Ticker: | ONE | Security ID: | 06423A103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director John H. Bryan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director Stephen B. Burke | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director James S. Crown | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.4 | | Elect Director James Dimon | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.5 | | Elect Director Maureen A. Fay | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.6 | | Elect Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.7 | | Elect Director John W. Kessler | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.8 | | Elect Director Robert I. Lipp | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.9 | | Elect Director Richard A. Manoogian | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.10 | | Elect Director David C. Novak | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.11 | | Elect Director John W. Rogers, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.12 | | Elect Director Frederick P. Stratton, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
BARCLAYS PLC
Ticker: | MVCI | Security ID: | G08036124 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Sir Richard Broadbent as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Roger Davis as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Gary Hoffman as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Naguib Kheraj as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect David Roberts as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Sir Peter Middleton as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Stephen Russell as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Re-elect Christopher Lendrum as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Re-elect Sir Brian Jenkins as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 82,053,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorise 984,600,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
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BASF AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D06216101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.40 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Deloitte & Touche GmbH as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital for Purposes of Cancellation and Reissuance without Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Use of Financial Derivatives when Repurchasing Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Creation of EUR 500 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with Subsidiary (BASF Plant Science Holding GmbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BNP PARIBAS SA (FM. BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F1058Q238 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 13, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 2.175 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures in the Nominal Value of Up to EUR 30 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Louis Schweitzer as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Lindsay Owen-Jones as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Confirm Expiration of Term of David Peake as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 340 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 1 Billion for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer, Subject to Certain Conditions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Terms of Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan Submitted to Shareholder Vote at May 14, 2003, AGM/EGM | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Role of Chairman, Access to Information, Internal Control Procedures, Convening of Board Meetings, and Signing of the Minutes of Board Meetings | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BNP PARIBAS SA (FM. BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F1058Q238 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 2.175 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures in the Nominal Value of Up to EUR 30 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Louis Schweitzer as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Lindsay Owen-Jones as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Confirm Expiration of Term of David Peake as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 340 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 1 Billion for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer, Subject to Certain Conditions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Terms of Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan Submitted to Shareholder Vote at May 14, 2003, AGM/EGM | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Role of Chairman, Access to Information, Internal Control Procedures, Convening of Board Meetings, and Signing of the Minutes of Board Meetings | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP.
Ticker: | BSX | Security ID: | 101137107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 11, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 19, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Ursula M. Burns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Marye Anne Fox | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director N.J. Nicholas, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director John E. Pepper | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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BP PLC (FORM. BP AMOCO PLC)
Ticker: | BP. | Security ID: | G12793181 |
Meeting Date: | APR 15, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Re-elect The Lord Browne of Madingley as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Re-elect Byron Grote as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-elect Michael Miles as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Sir Robin Nicholson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Dick Olver as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Antony Burgmans as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-appoint Ernst and Young LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Treasury Shares and Annual Retirement of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 1,820 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 273 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise 2.2 Billion Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise the Company to use Treasury Shares for the Purpose of the Employee Share Schemes Operated by the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Increase in Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors from GBP 1.5 Million to GBP 2.5 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Require the Company to Prepare a Report Re: Mitigating Risks to Shareholder Value when Operating in Protected and Sensitive Areas | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC
Ticker: | CSG | Security ID: | G17444152 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of 8.35 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect John Sunderland as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Ken Hanna as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Rick Braddock as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Roger Carr as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect David Thompson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 85.27 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 12.92 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise 25.84 Million Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Cadbury Schweppes Share Option Plan 1994 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Cadbury Schweppes plc 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Cadbury Schweppes Bonus Share Retention Plan 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Overseas Employee Share Schemes | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Authorise the Board to Establish Further Employees Share Plan or Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CANON INC.
Ticker: | CAJ | Security ID: | J05124144 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | DEC 31, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 15, Final JY 35, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.17 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.18 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.19 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.20 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.21 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.22 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.23 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.24 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.25 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.26 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.27 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Appoint Additional External Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
Ticker: | CAH | Security ID: | 14149Y108 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 5, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | SEP 8, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Dave Bing | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John F. Finn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director John F. Havens | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director David W. Raisbeck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert D. Walter | | For | | For | | Management | |
CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y15010104 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 18, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | NOV 17, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Major Ongoing Connected Transactions | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Deminimus Ongoing Connected Transactions | | For | | For | | Management | |
CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y15010104 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 15, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | SEP 15, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Authorize Issuance of 03 Sinopec Bonds Amounting to Approximately RMB3.5 Billion | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Authorize Board to Deal with All Matters in Connection with the Bond Issuance | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CITIGROUP INC.
Ticker: | C | Security ID: | 172967101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 27, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director C. Michael Armstrong | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Alain J.P. Belda | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director George David | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Kenneth T. Derr | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director John M. Deutch | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Roberto Hernandez Ramirez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Ann Dibble Jordan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Dudley C. Mecum | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Richard D. Parsons | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Andrall E. Pearson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Charles Prince | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Robert E. Rubin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Sanford I. Weill | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Robert B. Willumstad | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ticker: | CCU | Security ID: | 184502102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 8, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Alan D. Feld | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Thomas O. Hicks | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Perry J. Lewis | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director L. Lowry Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Mark P. Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Randall T. Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director B.J. Mccombs | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Phyllis B. Riggins | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Theordore H. Strauss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director J.C. Watts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director John H. Williams | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
COMPANHIA VALE DO RIO DOCE
Ticker: | | Security ID: | 204412100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 29, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | APPRECIATION OF THE MANAGEMENT S REPORT AND ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | PROPOSAL FOR THE DESTINATION OF THE PROFITS OF THE SAID FISCAL YEAR. | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TOTAL AND ANNUAL REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY S MANAGEMENT. | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THEIR REMUNERATION. | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | PROPOSAL OF CAPITAL INCREASE, THROUGH THE CAPITALIZATION OF RESERVES, WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES, AND THE CONSEQUENT CHANGE OF THE HEAD SECTION OF ARTICLE 5 OF THE COMPANY S BY-LAWS. | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
Ticker: | CEG | Security ID: | 210371100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 19, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James T. Brady | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James R. Curtiss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Edward J. Kelly, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert J. Lawless | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
CORNING INC.
Ticker: | GLW | Security ID: | 219350105 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jeremy R. Knowles | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Eugene C. Sit | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William D. Smithburg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Hansel E. Tookes II | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Wendell P. Weeks | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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CREDIT AGRICOLE SA
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F22797108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Discharge Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 0.825 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Alain Dieval as Director in Replacement of Pierre Bastide | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Daniel Lebegue as Director in Replacement of Jean Peyrelevade | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Michel Michaut as Director in Replacement of Jean-Marie Sander | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Pierre Bru as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Yves Couturier as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Reelect Pierre Kerfriden as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Reelect Jean Le Brun as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Confirm End of Term of Cabinet Alain Laine as Auditors and Cabinet Mazars & Guerard as Deputy Auditor and Appoint New Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures Up to Aggregate Amount of EUR 20 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 670,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1 Bilion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 3 Billion for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
CREDIT SAISON CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J7007M109 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 18, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP (FORMERLY CS HOLDING)
Ticker: | CSR | Security ID: | H3698D419 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.1 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Omission of Dividends | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.2 | | Approve CHF 597.5 Million Reduction in Share Capital via Reduction in Par Value and Repayment to Shareholders | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1 | | Reelect Thomas Bell and Aziz Syriani as Directors; Elect Peter Weibel, Noreen Doyle, and David Syz as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2 | | Reelect KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.3 | | Reelect BDO Sofirom as Special Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Amend Articles Re: Submission of Shareholder Proposals | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Amend Articles Re: Delete Provisions Concerning Contributions In Kind | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
CSX CORP.
Ticker: | CSX | Security ID: | 126408103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director E.E. Bailey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director R.L. Burrus, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director E.J. Kelly, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director R.D. Kunisch | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director S.J. Morcott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director D.M. Ratcliffe | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director C.E. Rice | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director W.C. Richardson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director F.S. Royal, M.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director D.J. Shepard | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director M.J. Ward | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit Awards to Executives | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D1668R123 |
Meeting Date: | APR 7, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.50 per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG as Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital; Authorize Board to Issue Repurchased Shares as New Shares without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Robert Lanigan, Hilmar Kopper, Earl Graves, Victor Halberstadt, Peter Magowan, William Owens, Manfred Schneider, Bernhard Walter, Lynton Wilson, and Mark Woessner to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. (FORMERLY DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SINGAPORE)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y20246107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Adopt Financial Statements and Directors’ and Auditors’ Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2a | | Declare Final Dividend of SGD 0.16 Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
2b | | Declare Final Dividend of SGD 0.16 Per Non-Voting Convertible Preference Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
2c | | Declare Final Dividend of SGD 0.16 Per Non-Voting Redeemable Convertible Preference Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Directors’ Fees of SGD 647,851 for the Year Ended Dec. 31, 2003 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint Ernst & Young as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
5a | | Reelect S. Dhanabalan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5b | | Reelect Bernard Chen Tien Lap as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5c | | Reelect Fock Siew Wah as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5d | | Reelect Kwa Chong Seng as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5e | | Reelect Narayana Murthy as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5f | | Reelect Frank Wong Kwong Shing as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5g | | Reappoint Thean Lip Ping as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6a | | Approve Issuance of Shares and Grant of Options Pursuant to the Share Option Plan | | For | | Against | | Management | |
6b | | Approve Issuance of Shares and Grant of Options Pursuant to the Performance Share Plan | | For | | Against | | Management | |
6c | | Approve Issuance of Shares without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. (FORMERLY DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SINGAPORE)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y20246107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Issuance of Shares without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
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DELL INC.
Ticker: | DELL | Security ID: | 247025109 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 18, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 23, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael A. Miles | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Alex J. Mandl | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Morton L. Topfer | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Change Company Name | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM
Ticker: | DT | Security ID: | D2035M136 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 11, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Omission of Dividends | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify PwC Deutsche Revision AG and Ernst & Young AG as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Amend 2001 Stock Option Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Creation of EUR 2.5 Billion Pool of Conditional Capital without Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with Subsidiary (T-Punkt Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with Subsidiary (Traviata Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with Subsidiary (Norma Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with Subsidiary (Carmen Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Amend Articles Re: Changes to the Remuneration of the Supervisory Board Members and Amendment to the Articles | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Articles Re: Location of Shareholder Meetings | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO.
Ticker: | DD | Security ID: | 263534109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 9, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Alain J. P. Belda | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Richard H. Brown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Curtis J. Crawford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director John T. Dillon | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Louisa C. Duemling | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Charles O. Holliday, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Deborah C. Hopkins | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Lois D. Juliber | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Masahisa Naitoh | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director William K. Reilly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director H. Rodney Sharp, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Charles M. Vest | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Executive Ties to Government | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Adopt and Report on a Code of Corporate Conduct | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
EATON CORP.
Ticker: | ETN | Security ID: | 278058102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael J. Critelli | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ernie Green | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Kiran M. Patel | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
ELI LILLY AND CO.
Ticker: | LLY | Security ID: | 532457108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 13, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Steven C. Beering | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Winfried Bischoff | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Franklyn G. Prendergast | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Kathi P. Seifert | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Drug Pricing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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EMC CORP.
Ticker: | EMC | Security ID: | 268648102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 8, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John R. Egan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Michael C. Ruettgers | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director David N. Strohm | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ERSTE BANK DER OESTER SPARK
Ticker: | | Security ID: | A19494102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.a | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.b | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Supervisory Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Spin-Off Agreement of FINAG-Holding AG | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve EUR 43.9 Million Capitalization of Reserves | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve 4:1 Stock Split | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Creation of EUR 16.7 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital for Trading Purposes | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Amend Articles | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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EXXON MOBIL CORP.
Ticker: | XOM | Security ID: | 30231G102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 26, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael J. Boskin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James R. Houghton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William R. Howell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Reatha Clark King | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Philip E. Lippincott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Harry J. Longwell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Henry A. McKinnell, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Marilyn Carlson Nelson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Lee R. Raymond | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Walter V. Shipley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Rex W. Tillerson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Affirm Political Nonpartisanship | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Equatorial Guinea | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Report on Stock Option Distribution by Race and Gender | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Amend EEO Statement to Include Reference to Sexual Orientation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
11 | | Report on Climate Change Research | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
FANNIE MAE
Ticker: | FNM | Security ID: | 313586109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 6, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Stephen B. Ashley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Kenneth M. Duberstein | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Thomas P. Gerrity | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Timothy Howard | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Ann Korologos | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Frederic V. Malek | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Donald B. Marron | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Daniel H. Mudd | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Anne M. Mulcahy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Joe K. Pickett | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Leslie Rahl | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Franklin D. Raines | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director H. Patrick Swygert | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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FANUC LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J13440102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 11, Final JY 12, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceilings for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
FIRST DATA CORP.
Ticker: | FDC | Security ID: | 319963104 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 28, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | SEP 8, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
FPL GROUP, INC.
Ticker: | FPL | Security ID: | 302571104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 16, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director H. Jesse Arnelle | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Sherry S. Barrat | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert M. Beall, Ii | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director J. Hyatt Brown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director James L. Camaren | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Lewis Hay III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Frederic V. Malek | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Michael H. Thaman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Paul R. Tregurtha | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Frank G. Zarb | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
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GAP, INC., THE
Ticker: | GPS | Security ID: | 364760108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Howard Behar | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Adrian D.P. Bellamy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Donald G. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Doris F. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert J. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Glenda A. Hatchett | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Penelope L. Hughes | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Bob L. Martin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Jorge P. Montoya | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Paul S. Pressler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director James M. Schneider | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Mayo A. Shattuck III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Margaret C. Whitman | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
GENENTECH, INC.
Ticker: | DNA | Security ID: | 368710406 |
Meeting Date: | APR 16, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Written Consent |
Record Date: | FEB 17, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter-Non-Routine | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director Herbert W. Boyer | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director Arthur D. Levinson | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director Mark Richmond | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.4 | | Elect Director Charles A. Sanders | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.5 | | Elect Director William M. Burns | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2.6 | | Elect Director Erich Hunziker | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2.7 | | Elect Director Jonathan K.C. Knowles | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Director M. Burns | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Director Erich Hunziker | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Director Jonathan K.C. Knowles | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
6 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | Against | | Management | |
8 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
Ticker: | GE | Security ID: | 369604103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James I. Cash, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Dennis D. Dammerman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Ann M. Fudge | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Claudio X. Gonzalez | | For | | Against | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Jeffrey R. Immelt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Andrea Jung | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Alan G. Lafley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Kenneth G. Langone | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Ralph S. Larsen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Rochelle B. Lazarus | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Sam Nunn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Roger S. Penske | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Robert J. Swieringa | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Douglas A. Warner III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Robert C. Wright | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Nuclear Fuel Storage Risks | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on PCB Clean-up | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Foreign Outsourcing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Prepare Sustainability Report | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Limit Composition of Management Development and Compensation Committee to Independent Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
11 | | Report on Pay Disparity | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
12 | | Limit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
13 | | Limit Board Service for Other Companies | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
14 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
15 | | Hire Advisor/Maximize Shareholder Value | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
16 | | Adopt a Retention Ratio for Executives and Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
17 | | Require 70% to 80% Independent Board | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
18 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.
Ticker: | GGP | Security ID: | 370021107 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 20, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | OCT 20, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Increase in Common Stock and a Stock Split | | For | | For | | Management | |
GILLETTE CO., THE
Ticker: | G | Security ID: | 375766102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Edward F. DeGraan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Wilbur H. Gantz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director James M. Kilts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Jorge Paulo Lemann | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Prohibit Auditor from Providing Non-Audit Services | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC (FORMERLY GLAXO WELLCOME PLC)
Ticker: | GSK | Security ID: | G3910J112 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 17, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Lawrence Culp as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Crispin Davis as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Sir Robert Wilson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Tachi Yamada as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Sir Christopher Hogg as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise EU Political Donations up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 74,330,954 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise 594,647,632 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC., THE
Ticker: | HIG | Security ID: | 416515104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Ramani Ayer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ronald E. Ferguson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Edward J. Kelly, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Paul G. Kirk, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Thomas M. Marra | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Gail J. McGovern | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Robert W. Selander | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Charles B. Strauss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director H. Patrick Swygert | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Gordon I. Ulmer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director David K. Zwiener | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G4634U169 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2a | | Re-elect Lord Butler as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2b | | Re-elect Baroness Lydia Dunn as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2c | | Elect Rona Fairhead as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2d | | Re-elect William Fung as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2e | | Elect Michael Geoghegan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2f | | Re-elect Sharon Hintze as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2g | | Re-elect John Kemp-Welch as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2h | | Re-elect Sir Mark Moody-Stuart as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2i | | Re-elect Helmut Sohmen as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Authorise 1,099,900,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Auth. Issuance of Non-Cumulative Pref. Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 100,000, USD 100,000 and EUR 100,000; and Auth. Issuance of Ord. Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 1,099,900,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 274,975,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Increase in Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors from GBP 35,000 to GBP 55,000 Per Annum | | For | | For | | Management | |
ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Ticker: | ITW | Security ID: | 452308109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 7, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 9, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William F. Aldinger | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Michael J. Birck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Marvin D. Brailsford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director James R. Cantalupo | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Susan Crown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Don H. Davis, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director W. James Farrell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Robert C. McCormack | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Robert S. Morrison | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Harold B. Smith | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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INTEL CORP.
Ticker: | INTC | Security ID: | 458140100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Craig R. Barrett | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director E. John P. Browne | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Andrew S. Grove | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director D. James Guzy | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Reed E. Hundt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Paul S. Otellini | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director David S. Pottruck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Jane E. Shaw | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director John L. Thornton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director David B. Yoffie | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit/Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
Ticker: | IP | Security ID: | 460146103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 11, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 17, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Martha F. Brooks | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James A. Henderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert D. Kennedy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director W. Craig McClelland | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert M. Amen | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ISETAN CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J24392102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 5, Final JY 5, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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JARVIS PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G50792111 |
Meeting Date: | AUG 7, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of 8.5 Pence Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Brian Mellitt as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Rob Johnson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Kevin Hyde as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Andrew Sutton as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Owen Luder as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Ernst and Young LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize the Company and any Current or Future Subsidiary to Make EU Political Donations up to GBP 30,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Jarvis Share Option Plan 2003 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Jarvis Performance Share Plan 2003 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Approve further Schemes or Plans Based on the Jarvis Share Option Plan 2003 and/or the Jarvis Performance Share Plan 2003 | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 2,360,393 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 354,059 | | For | | For | | Management | |
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Ticker: | JNJ | Security ID: | 478160104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 24, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Gerard N. Burrow | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Mary S. Coleman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director James G. Cullen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert J. Darretta | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director M. Judah Folkman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Ann D. Jordan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Arnold G. Langbo | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Susan L. Lindquist | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Leo F. Mullin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Steven S Reinemund | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director David Satcher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Henry B. Schacht | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director William C. Weldon | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Cease Charitable Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
Ticker: | JPM | Security ID: | 46625H100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director Hans W. Becherer | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director Frank A. Bennack, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director John H. Biggs | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.4 | | Elect Director Lawrence A. Bossidy | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.5 | | Elect Director Ellen V. Futter | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.6 | | Elect Director William H. Gray, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.7 | | Elect Director William B. Harrison, Jr | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.8 | | Elect Director Helene L. Kaplan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.9 | | Elect Director Lee R. Raymond | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.10 | | Elect Director John R. Stafford | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Adjourn Meeting | | For | | Against | | Management | |
6 | | Establish Term Limits for Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Charitable Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Provide Adequate Disclosure for over the counter Derivatives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
11 | | Auditor Independence | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
12 | | Submit Non-Employee Director Compensation to Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
13 | | Report on Pay Disparity | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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JSR CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J2856K106 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 18, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 4, Final JY 5, Special JY 0 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Reduce Share Trading Unit from 1000 to 100 - Reduce Directors’ Term in Office - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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KAO CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J30642169 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 16, Final JY 16, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
KDDI CORPORATION (FRM. DDI CORP.)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J31843105 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 1200, Final JY 2400, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Abolish Retirement Bonus System - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | Against | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Stock Option Plans Approved at 2002 and 2003 AGMs | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5.4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Special Payments to Directors and Statutory Auditor in Connection with the Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | For | | Management | |
KELLOGG CO.
Ticker: | K | Security ID: | 487836108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Benjamin S. Carson, Sr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Gordon Gund | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Dorothy A. Johnson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ann Mclaughlin Korologos | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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KINGFISHER PLC
Ticker: | KGFHY | Security ID: | G5256E359 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 4, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Demerger of Kingfisher Plc’s Electrical Business to Kesa Electricals Plc By Way of Dividend in Specie | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Capital Reorganization | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Kesa Group Sharesave Scheme and Kesa Group International Sharesave Plan and Authorize Directors to Modify and Establish Such Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Kesa Group Demerger Award Plan and Authorize Directors to Modify and Establish Such Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Kesa Group Incentive Compensation Plan and Authorize Directors to Modify and Establish Such Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Kesa Group Employee Benefit Trust and Authorize Directors to Modify and Establish Such Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS INC. (FORMERLY KONICA CORP.)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J36060119 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
KRAFT FOODS INC
Ticker: | KFT | Security ID: | 50075N104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 3, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Louis C. Camilleri | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Roger K. Deromedi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Dinyar S. Devitre | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director W. James Farrell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Betsy D. Holden | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director John C. Pope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Mary L. Schapiro | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Charles R. Wall | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Deborah C. Wright | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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KYOCERA CORP.
Ticker: | KYO | Security ID: | J37479110 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 30, Final JY 30, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
3.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
LAFARGE
Ticker: | LFGCY | Security ID: | F54432111 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 11, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Dividends of EUR 3.45 per Share, and Stock Dividend Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Cooptation of Juan Gallardo as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Jean Keller as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital and Reissunace of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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LAFARGE
Ticker: | LFGCY | Security ID: | F54432111 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Dividends of EUR 3.45 per Share, and Stock Dividend Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Cooptation of Juan Gallardo as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Jean Keller as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital and Reissunace of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
MAN AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D51716104 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 9, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 0.75 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Amend Articles Re: Changes to the Remuneration of the Supervisory Board Members and Amendment to the Articles | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Affiliation Agreements with a Subsidiary (MAN Altersversorgung GmbH) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Ratify BDO Deutsche Warentreuhand AG as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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MEDIA TEK INCORP
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y5945U103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 9, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 9, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Receive Report on 2003 Business Operation Results | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.2 | | Receive Supervisors’ Report | | None | | None | | Management | |
2.1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Approve Capitalization of 2003 Dividends and Employee Profit Sharing | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Amend Articles of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Other Business | | None | | None | | Management | |
MELLON FINANCIAL CORP.
Ticker: | MEL | Security ID: | 58551A108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 6, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jared L. Cohon | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ira J. Gumberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Martin G. Mcguinn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director David S. Shapira | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director John P. Surma | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Edward J. Mcaniff | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
MERCK & CO., INC.
Ticker: | MRK | Security ID: | 589331107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 24, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Peter C. Wendell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William G. Bowen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William M. Daley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Thomas E. Shenk | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Wendell P. Weeks | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Develop Ethical Criteria for Patent Extension | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Link Executive Compensation to Social Issues | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Operational Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
MERCURY INTERACTIVE CORP.
Ticker: | MERQ | Security ID: | 589405109 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 10, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | OCT 31, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
Ticker: | MER | Security ID: | 590188108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 24, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director David K. Newbigging | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Joseph W. Prueher | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Restore or Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
MICROSOFT CORP.
Ticker: | MSFT | Security ID: | 594918104 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 11, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | SEP 12, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William H. Gates, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Steven A. Ballmer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director James I. Cash, Jr., Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Raymond V. Gilmartin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Ann McLaughlin Korologos | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director David F. Marquardt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Charles H. Noski | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Dr. Helmut Panke | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Wm. G. Reed, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Jon A. Shirley | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Refrain from Giving Charitable Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
MITSUBISHI CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J43830116 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 4, Final JY 6, Special JY 2 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Reduce Directors’ Term in Office - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4.3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4.4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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MITSUBISHI TOKYO FINANCIAL GROUP INC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J44497105 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends on Ordinary Shares: Interim JY 0, Final JY 6000, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
MITSUI FUDOSAN CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J4509L101 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 3.5, Final JY 3.5, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | Against | | Management | |
3.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
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MOTOROLA, INC.
Ticker: | MOT | Security ID: | 620076109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Edward Zander | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director H. Laurence Fuller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Judy Lewent | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Walter Massey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Nicholas Negroponte | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Indra Nooyi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John Pepper, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Samuel Scott III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Douglas Warner III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director John White | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Mike Zafirovski | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
3 | | Limit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
MUENCHENER RUECKVERSICHERUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D55535104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 26, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.25 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Ulrich Hartmann, Henning Kagermann, Hubert Merkl, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, Karel van Miert, Heinrich von Pierer, Bernd Pischetsrieder, Hans-Juergen Schinzler, Albrecht Schmidt, and Ron Sommer to the Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Creation of EUR 280 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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NESTLE SA
Ticker: | NSRGY | Security ID: | H57312466 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1a | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1b | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of CHF 7.20 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4a | | Elect Edward George as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4b | | Elect Kaspar Villiger as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4c | | Elect Rolf Haenggi as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4d | | Elect Daniel Borel as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4e | | Elect Carolina Mueller as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
NEWMONT MINING CORP. (HOLDING COMPANY)
Ticker: | NEM | Security ID: | 651639106 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Glen A. Barton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Vincent A. Calarco | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Michael S. Hamson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Leo I. Higdon, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Pierre Lassonde | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Robert J. Miller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Wayne W. Murdy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Robin A. Plumbridge | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director John B. Prescott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Michael K. Reilly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Seymour Schulich | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director James V. Taranik | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ticker: | NXTL | Security ID: | 65332V103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Keith J. Bane | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director V. Janet Hill | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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NOVARTIS AG
Ticker: | NVS | Security ID: | H5820Q150 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 24, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 4, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of the Board and Senior Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of CHF 1.00 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Transfer of CHF 360.9 Million from General Reserves to Free Reserves | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve CHF 12.1 Million Reduction in Share Capital via Share Cancellation | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Articles Re: Reduce Board Terms from Four to Three Years | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8.1 | | Approve Resignation of Walter Frehner and Heini Lippuner | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8.2 | | Elect Helmut Sihler, Hans-Joerg Rudloff and Daniel Vasella as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
PEPSICO, INC.
Ticker: | PEP | Security ID: | 713448108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 12, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John F. Akers | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Robert E. Allen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Ray L. Hunt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Arthur C. Martinez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Indra K. Nooyi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Franklin D. Raines | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Steven S. Reinemund | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Sharon Percy Rockefeller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director James J. Schiro | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Cynthia M. Trudell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Solomon D. Trujillo | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Daniel Vasella | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Operational Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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PFIZER INC.
Ticker: | PFE | Security ID: | 717081103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 27, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael S. Brown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director M. Anthony Burns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert N. Burt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director W. Don Cornwell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director William H. Gray III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Constance J. Horner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director William R. Howell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Stanley O. Ikenberry | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director George A. Lorch | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Henry A. Mckinnell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Dana G. Mead | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Franklin D. Raines | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Ruth J. Simmons | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director William C. Steere, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Jean-Paul Valles | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Operational Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Cease Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Establish Term Limits for Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Drug Pricing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Limit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Amend Animal Testing Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
PRAXAIR, INC.
Ticker: | PX | Security ID: | 74005P104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Alejandro Achaval | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ronald L. Kuehn, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director H. Mitchell Watson, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
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PRUDENTIAL PLC (FRM.PRUDENTIAL CORPORATION PLC)
Ticker: | PUK | Security ID: | G72899100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 6, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-elect Jonathan Bloomer as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Philip Broadley as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Rob Rowley as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Kathleen O’Donovan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Bridget Macaskill as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Mark Norbom as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise the Company to Make EU Political Donations up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 50,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Egg plc to Make EU Political Donations up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Capital from GBP 150 Million to GBP 170 Million and USD 20 Million and EUR 20 Million; by the Creation of 2 Billion Sterling Preference Shares, 2 Billion Dollar Preference Shares and 2 Billion Euro Preference Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Issuance of Sterling Preference Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to GBP 20 Million; Dollar Preference Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to USD 20 Million; and Euro Preference Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to EUR 20 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise Issuance of Ordinary Shares with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 33,480,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 5,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Authorise 200 Million Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Preference Shares and Final Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
QBE INSURANCE GROUP LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Q78063114 |
Meeting Date: | APR 2, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2a | | Elect L. F. Bleasel as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2b | | Elect N. F. Greiner as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Amount of AUD 2.2 Million Per Annum | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Constitution Re: Non-Executive Directors’ Retirement Allowances | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Issue of Conditional Rights and Options Under the Senior Executive Equity Scheme to F. M. O’Halloran, Chief Executive Officer | | For | | For | | Management | |
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REED ELSEVIER PLC(FORMERLY REED INTERNATIONAL PLC)
Ticker: | RUK | Security ID: | G74570105 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1a | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
1b | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of 8.7 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4a | | Re-elect Gerard van de Aast as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4b | | Re-elect Morris Tabaksblat as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4c | | Re-elect Rolf Stomberg as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4d | | Re-elect Lord Sharman Of Redlynch as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 25,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 7,900,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorise 127 Million Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
RIO TINTO PLC (FORMERLY RTZ CORP. PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G75754104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 7, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 34,470,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 6,890,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Authorise 106.7 Million Rio Tinto plc Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve the Mining Companies Comparative Plan 2004 and the Rio Tinto Share Option Plan 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Sir John Kerr as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Leigh Clifford as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Guy Elliott as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Sir Richard Sykes as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Sir Richard Giordano as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ROHM AND HAAS CO.
Ticker: | ROH | Security ID: | 775371107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William J. Avery | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director J. Michael Fitzpatrick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Earl G. Graves, Sr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Raj L. Gupta | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director David W. Haas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Thomas W. Haas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director James A. Henderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Richard L. Keyser | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Jorge P. Montoya | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Sandra O. Moose | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Gilbert S. Omenn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Gary L. Rogers | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Ronaldo H. Schmitz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Marna C. Whittington | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Other Business | | For | | For | | Management | |
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC
Ticker: | RBS | Security ID: | G76891111 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 35.7 Pence Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Emilio Botin as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Lawrence Fish as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Sir Angus Grossart as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Sir George Mathewson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Gordon Pell as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Iain Robertson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Re-elect Sir Iain Vallance as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 247,120,127 | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 37,068,019 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorise 296,544,152 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Capital by Creation of 110 Million Category II Non-cumulative Dollar Preference Shares; Issue Equity with Pre-emptive Rights up to All the Existing Preference Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles Re: Preference Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ROYAL DUTCH PETROLEUM CO.
Ticker: | RD | Security ID: | N76277172 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JUN 21, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Report of Management Board | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.2 | | Approve Total Dividend of EUR 1.76 Per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Elect L. Cook to Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Elect C. Morin-Postel to Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect van de Bergh to Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SANOFI-SYNTHELABO (FORMERLY SANOFI)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5548N101 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.53 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures in the Aggregate Value of EUR 7 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 750 Million; Set Global Limit for Capital Increase to Result from Issuance Requests in Items 7-10 at EUR 1.25 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 750 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 500 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Capital Increase of Up to EUR 1.429 Billion for Aventis Exchange Offer | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Change Company Name to Sanofi-Aventis | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Amend Articles of Association to Reduce Term of Board Members from Five to Four Years | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles to Reflect 2003 Legal Changes Re: Powers of the Chairman | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Reelect Jean-Francois Dehecq as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Reelect Rene Barbier de la Serre as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Reelect Robert Castaigne as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Reelect Thierry Desmarest as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Reelect Lindsay Owen-Jones as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
23 | | Reelect Bruno Weymuller as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
24 | | Confirm Appointment of Lord Douro as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
25 | | Confirm Appointment of Gerard Van Kemmel as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
26 | | Elect Christian Mulliez as Director (Representing Sanofi-Synthelabo) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
27 | | Elect Jean-Marc Bruel as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
28 | | Elect Jurgen Dormann as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
29 | | Elect Jean-Rene Fourtou as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
30 | | Elect Serge Kampf as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
31 | | Elect Igor Landau as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
32 | | Elect Hubert Markl as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
33 | | Elect Klaus Pohle as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
34 | | Elect Hermann Scholl as Director (Representing Aventis) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
35 | | Confirm End of Term of Permanent Representative of Elf Aquitaine, L’Oreal, Pierre Castres Saint-Martin, Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, and Herve Guerin as Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
36 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of Up to EUR 1 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
37 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SANTOS LTD.
Ticker: | STOSY | Security ID: | Q82869118 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 7, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | None | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Richard Michael Harding as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Judith Sloan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Stephen Gerlach as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Amount of AUD 1.5 Million Per Annum | | For | | For | | Management | |
SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Ticker: | SBC | Security ID: | 78387G103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 2, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James E. Barnes | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James A. Henderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director John B. McCoy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director S. Donley Ritchey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Joyce M. Roche | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Patricia P. Upton | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Bylaws | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Change Size of Board of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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SCHERING-PLOUGH CORP.
Ticker: | SGP | Security ID: | 806605101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Fred Hassan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Philip Leder, M.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Eugene R. McGrath | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Richard de J. Osborne | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
SCHLUMBERGER LTD.
Ticker: | SLB | Security ID: | 806857108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 14, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director J. Deutch | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director J.S. Gorelick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director A. Gould | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director T. Isaac | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director A. Lajous | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director A. Levy-Lang | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director D. Primat | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director T. Sandvold | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director N. Seydoux | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director L.G. Stuntz | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE 2004 STOCK AND DEFERRAL PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | APPROVAL OF AUDITORS | | For | | For | | Management | |
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA (FORMERLY SCHNEIDER SA)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F86921107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.65 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Caisse des Depots et Consignations, Represented by Jerome Gallot, as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Chris C. Richardson as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Alain Burq as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Daniel Bouton as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Thierry Breton as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Reelect Willy Kissling as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Reelect Piero Sierra as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Reappoint Barbier Frinault et Autres (Ernst & Young) as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Ratify Philippe Diu as Alternate Auditor to Barbier Frinault et Autres (Ernst & Young) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Appoint Mazars & Guerard as Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Ratify Charles Vincensini as Alternate Auditor to Mazars & Guerard | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association to Authorize the Appointment of Censors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA (FORMERLY SCHNEIDER SA)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F86921107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 6, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.65 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Caisse des Depots et Consignations, Represented by Jerome Gallot, as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Chris C. Richardson as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Alain Burq as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Daniel Bouton as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Thierry Breton as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Reelect Willy Kissling as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Reelect Piero Sierra as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Reappoint Barbier Frinault et Autres (Ernst & Young) as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Ratify Philippe Diu as Alternate Auditor to Barbier Frinault et Autres (Ernst & Young) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Appoint Mazars & Guerard as Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Ratify Charles Vincensini as Alternate Auditor to Mazars & Guerard | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association to Authorize the Appointment of Censors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Allow Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
SHINSEI BANK LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J7385L103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends on Ordinary Shares: Interim JY 1.11, Final JY 1.11, Special JY 0 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SIEMENS AG
Ticker: | SMAG40 | Security ID: | D69671218 |
Meeting Date: | JAN 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.10 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal 2002/2003 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal 2002/2003 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify KPMG as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Jerry Speyer to the Supervisory Board; Elect Hans-Dieter Wiedig as a Deputy Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital; Authorize Board to Issue Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Creation of EUR 600 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Issuance of Convertible Bonds and/or Bonds with Warrants Attached up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 11.3 Billion with Preemptive Rights; Approve Creation of EUR 600 Million Pool of Conditional Capital to Guarantee Conversion Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
SK TELECOM
Ticker: | | Security ID: | 78440P108 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | DEC 31, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE SHEET, THE STATEMENT OF INCOME, AND THE STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS OF THE 20TH FISCAL YEAR, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 1 OF THE COMPANY S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 2 OF THE COMPANY S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | APPROVAL OF THE CEILING AMOUNT OF THE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 3 OF THE COMPANY S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUTSIDE DIRECTORS WHO WILL BE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AS SET FORTH IN ITEM 3 OF THE COMPANY S AGENDA ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
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SONY CORP.
Ticker: | SNE | Security ID: | J76379106 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | Against | | Management | |
2.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Stock Option Plan for Directors and Executives of Subsidiary Sony Communication Network | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Compensation Levels of Individual Directors and Executive Officers | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y82594121 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 18, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | NOV 10, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Reelect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Capital | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Other Business (Voting) | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO.
Ticker: | TSM.P | Security ID: | 874039100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 11, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | TO ACCEPT 2003 BUSINESS REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR DISTRIBUTION OF 2003 PROFITS. | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | TO APPROVE THE CAPITALIZATION OF 2003 DIVIDENDS AND EMPLOYEE PROFIT SHARING. | | For | | For | | Management | |
TAKEDA CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J81281115 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 36, Final JY 41, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Change Company Name in English to Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonus for Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
TARGET CORPORATION
Ticker: | TGT | Security ID: | 87612E106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Calvin Darden | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Michele J. Hooper | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Anne M. Mulcahy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Stephen W. Sanger | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Warren R. Staley | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TELECOM CORP. OF NEW ZEALAND
Ticker: | NZT | Security ID: | Q89499109 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 9, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | OCT 8, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Authorize Board to the Auditors’ Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Elect Roderick Deane as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Paul Baines as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Amount of NZD 1.5 Million Per Annum for the Directors of the Company and Its Subsidiaries | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Lindsay Pyne as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Issuance by the Board to Theresa Gattung, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, During the Period to Sept. 30, 2006 of Up to 500,000 Ordinary Shares in the Company Under the Performance Incentive Scheme | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Issuance by the Board to Theresa Gattung, Chief Executive and Managing Director, During the Period to Sept. 30, 2006 of Up to 1.5 Million Options in the Company Under the Performance Option Scheme | | For | | For | | Management | |
TELECOM ITALIA SPA.( FORMERLY OLIVETTI SPA )
Ticker: | OING60 | Security ID: | T92778108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | APR 29, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Adopt Rules Governing General Meetings | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Elect External Auditors for the Three-Year Term 2004-2006 and Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.A | | Fix Number of Directors; Set Term of Office of Directors and Directors’ Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.B | | Elect Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Redefine Remuneration of Internal Statutory Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.A | | Amend Article 2 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.B | | Amend Article 4 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.C | | Amend Article 5 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.D | | Amend Article 6 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.E | | Amend Article 7 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.F | | Amend Article 9 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.G | | Amend Article 11 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.H | | Amend Article 12 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.I | | Amend Article 13 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.J | | Amend Article 14 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.K | | Amend Article 15 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.L | | Amend Article 16 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.M | | Amend Article 17 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.N | | Amend Article 18 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.O | | Amend Article 19 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.P | | Introduction of One New Article Following Article 13 of the Bylaws | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.Q | | Eliminate Article 20 From the Bylaws | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.R | | Renumber Articles of Association; Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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TELECOM ITALIA SPA.( FORMERLY OLIVETTI SPA )
Ticker: | OING60 | Security ID: | T92778108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 6, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Adopt Rules Governing General Meetings | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Elect External Auditors for the Three-Year Term 2004-2006 and Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.A | | Fix Number of Directors; Set Term of Office of Directors and Directors’ Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.B | | Elect Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Redefine Remuneration of Internal Statutory Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.A | | Amend Article 2 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.B | | Amend Article 4 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.C | | Amend Article 5 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.D | | Amend Article 6 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.E | | Amend Article 7 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.F | | Amend Article 9 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.G | | Amend Article 11 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.H | | Amend Article 12 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.I | | Amend Article 13 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.J | | Amend Article 14 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.K | | Amend Article 15 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.L | | Amend Article 16 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.M | | Amend Article 17 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.N | | Amend Article 18 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.O | | Amend Article 19 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.P | | Introduction of One New Article Following Article 13 of the Bylaws | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.Q | | Eliminate Article 20 From the Bylaws | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1.R | | Renumber Articles of Association; Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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TELEFONICA S.A. (FORMERLY TELEFONICA DE ESPANA, S.A.)
Ticker: | TEF | Security ID: | E90183182 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements, Allocation of Income, and Discharge Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Dividend Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve General Meeting Guidelines | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
TELEFONICA S.A. (FORMERLY TELEFONICA DE ESPANA, S.A.)
Ticker: | TEF | Security ID: | E90183182 |
Meeting Date: | APR 30, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements, Allocation of Income, and Discharge Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Dividend Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve General Meeting Guidelines | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TERADYNE, INC.
Ticker: | TER | Security ID: | 880770102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John P. Mulroney | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Patricia S. Wolpert | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
TESCO PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G87621101 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 18, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 4.77 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Director’s Retirement Age | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Charles Allen as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Philip Clarke as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Harald Einsmann as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Veronique Morali as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Graham Pimlott as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Elect Richard Brasher as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Ken Hydon as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Elect Mervyn Davies as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Elect David Reid as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Share Capital from GBP 481,600,000 to GBP 530,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Scrip Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 128.07 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 19.21 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
19 | | Authorise 768.44 Million Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
20 | | Authorise Tesco Stores CR a.s. to Make EU Political Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
21 | | Authorise Tesco Stores SR a.s. to Make EU Political Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
22 | | Authorise Tesco Global Rt to Make EU Political Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
23 | | Authorise Tesco Polska Sp z.o.o. to Make EU Political Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
24 | | Approve the Tesco PLC Performance Share Plan 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
25 | | Approve the Tesco PLC 2004 Discretionary Share Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
Ticker: | TEVA | Security ID: | 881624209 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | TO RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE COMPANY S CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CASH DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003, WHICH WAS PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND AGGREGATED NIS 1.44 (APPROXIMATELY US$0.322) PER ORDINARY SHARE, BE DECLARED FINAL. | | For | | Against | | Management | |
3 | | TO ELECT ABRAHAM E. COHEN TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | TO ELECT LESLIE DAN TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | TO ELECT PROF. MEIR HETH TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | TO ELECT PROF. MOSHE MANY TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | TO ELECT DOV SHAFIR TO SERVE FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF DIRECTOR S AND OFFICER S LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY. | | For | | Against | | Management | |
9 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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THK CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J83345108 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 26, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 7.5, Final JY 7.5, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Appointment of Alternate Statutory Auditors - Reduce Directors Term in Office - Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion - Abolish Retirement Bonus System | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Alternate Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditors in Connection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | Against | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceilings for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TOTAL S.A. (FORMERLY TOTAL FINA ELF S.A)
Ticker: | TOT | Security ID: | F92124100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Net Dividends of EUR 4.70 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Thierry Desmarest as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Thierry de Rudder as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Serge Tchuruk as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Elect Daniel Boeuf as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Philippe Marchandise as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Elect Cyril Mouche as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Elect Alan Cramer as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Ratify Ernst & Young Audit as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Ratify KPMG Audit as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Ratify Pierre Jouanne as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Ratify Jean-Luc Decornoy as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 900,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 4 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 2 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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TOTAL S.A. (FORMERLY TOTAL FINA ELF S.A)
Ticker: | TOT | Security ID: | F92124100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 14, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Net Dividends of EUR 4.70 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Thierry Desmarest as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Thierry de Rudder as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Serge Tchuruk as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Elect Daniel Boeuf as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Philippe Marchandise as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Elect Cyril Mouche as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Elect Alan Cramer as Representative of Employee Shareholders to the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Ratify Ernst & Young Audit as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Ratify KPMG Audit as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Ratify Pierre Jouanne as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Ratify Jean-Luc Decornoy as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 900,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 4 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 2 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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TOYOTA MOTOR CORP.
Ticker: | TM | Security ID: | J92676113 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 20, Final JY 25, Special JY 0 | | For | | Against | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Share Repurchases at Board’s Discretion | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.5 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.6 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.7 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.8 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.9 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.10 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.13 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.14 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.15 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.17 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.18 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.19 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.20 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.21 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.22 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.23 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.24 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.25 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.26 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.27 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Special Bonus for Family of Deceased Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Alternate Allocation of Income, with a Final Dividend of JY 40 Per Share | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Amend Articles of Incorporation to Require Disclosure of Individual Compensation Levels of Directors and Statutory Auditors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Amend Articles of Incorporation to Prohibit Corporate Donations to Political Parties and Political Fundraising Groups | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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TRIBUNE CO.
Ticker: | TRB | Security ID: | 896047107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 17, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jeffrey Chandler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William A. Osborn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Kathryn C. Turner | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | Against | | Management | |
UBS AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | H8920M855 |
Meeting Date: | APR 15, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of CHF 2.60 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1 | | Reelect Peter Davis as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2.1 | | Elect Stephan Haeringer as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2.2 | | Elect Helmut Panke as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2.3 | | Elect Peter Spuhler as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.3 | | Ratify Ernst and Young as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Approve CHF 47.6 Million Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Authorize Repurchase of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
UBS AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | H8920M855 |
Meeting Date: | APR 15, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 10, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | ANNUAL REPORT, GROUP AND PARENT COMPANY ACCOUNTS FOR 2003. REPORTS OF THE GROUP AND STATUTORY AUDITORS | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS. DIVIDEND FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2003 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | RE-ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER: SIR PETER DAVIS | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: STEPHAN HAERINGER | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: HELMUT PANKE | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | ELECTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBER: PETER SPUHLER | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | RE-ELECTION OF GROUP AND STATUTORY AUDITORS ERNST & YOUNG LTD., BASEL | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | CAPITAL REDUCTION: CANCELLATION OF SHARES REPURCHASED UNDER THE 2003/2004 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM AND RESPECTIVE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 4 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | CAPITAL REDUCTION: APPROVAL OF A NEW 2004/2005 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | IN CASE OF AD-HOC SHAREHOLDERS MOTIONS DURING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, I/WE AUTHORIZE MY/OUR PROXY TO VOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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UNILEVER N.V.
Ticker: | UN | Security ID: | N8981F172 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 5, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Report by Remuneration Committe | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Allocation of Income and Dividends | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Board of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Discussion of Company’s Corporate Governance Report; Amend Articles Re: Adopt One-Tier Board Structure; Enable Shareholders to Override Binding Nominations for Appointment of Directors; Other Changes | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Elect A. Burgmans as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Elect A. Butler as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.3 | | Elect P. Cescau as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.4 | | Elect K. Dadiseth as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.5 | | Elect NWA Fitzgerald KBE as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.6 | | Elect A. van Heemstra as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.7 | | Elect R. Markham as Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.8 | | Elect C. van der Graaf as New Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.1 | | Elect Rt Hon The Lord of Brittan of Spennithorne QC DL as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.2 | | Elect Baroness Chalker of Wallasey as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.3 | | Elect B. Collomb as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.4 | | Elect W. Dik as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.5 | | Elect O. Fanjul as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.6 | | Elect C. Gonzalez as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.7 | | Elect H. Kopper as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.8 | | Elect Lord Simon of Highbury CBE as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.9 | | Elect van der Veer as Non-Executive Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors in an Aggregate Amount of EUR 800,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Grant Board Authority to Issue All Authorized Yet Unissued Shares Restricting/Excluding Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Board to Set Record Date for a Period of Five Years | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Allow Questions | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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UNION PACIFIC CORP.
Ticker: | UNP | Security ID: | 907818108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 16, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 6, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director P.F. Anschutz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director R.K. Davidson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director T.J. Donohue | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director A.W. Dunham | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director S.F. Eccles | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director I.J. Evans | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director J.R. Hope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director M.W. Mcconnell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director S.R. Rogel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director E. Zedillo | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
Ticker: | UNH | Security ID: | 91324P102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William C. Ballard, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Richard T. Burke | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Stephen J. Hemsley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Donna E. Shalala | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Limit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC
Ticker: | VAR | Security ID: | 92220P105 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 19, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | DEC 22, 2003 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John Seely Brown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Samuel Hellman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Terry R. Lautenbach | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
Ticker: | VZ | Security ID: | 92343V104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James R. Barker | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Richard L. Carrion | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert W. Lane | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Sandra O. Moose | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Joseph Neubauer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Thomas H. O’Brien | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Hugh B. Price | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Ivan G. Seidenberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Walter V. Shipley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director John R. Stafford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Robert D. Storey | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Restore or Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Require Majority of Independent Directors on Board | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Submit Executive Compensation to Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Report on Stock Option Distribution by Race and Gender | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
11 | | Cease Charitable Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
VINCI (FORMERLY SOCIETE GENERALE D’ENTREPRISES)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5879X108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 3.54 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Discharge of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Cooptation of Quentin Davies as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 800,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 600 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 600 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees of International Subsidiaries Participating in Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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VINCI (FORMERLY SOCIETE GENERALE D’ENTREPRISES)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5879X108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 3.54 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Discharge of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Cooptation of Quentin Davies as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 800,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 600 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 600 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees of International Subsidiaries Participating in Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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VODAFONE GROUP PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G93882101 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 30, 2003 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Reelect Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reelect Kenneth Hydon as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Thomas Geitner as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Alec Broers as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Juergen Schrempp as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect John Buchanan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Final Dividend of 0.8983 Pence Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Ratify Deloitte and Touche as Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize EU Political Donations up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 900,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 340,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize 6,800,000,000 Shares for Share Repurchase Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
WACHOVIA CORP.
Ticker: | WB | Security ID: | 929903102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 18, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James S. Balloun | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John T. Casteen, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Joseph Neubauer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Lanty L. Smith | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Dona Davis Young | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Require Two Candidates for Each Board Seat | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Ticker: | WMI | Security ID: | 94106L109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 14, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 19, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Pastora San Juan Cafferty | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Frank M. Clark, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert S. Miller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director A. Maurice Myers | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director John C. Pope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director W. Robert Reum | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Steven G. Rothmeier | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director David P. Steiner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Carl W. Vogt | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Ticker: | WFC | Security ID: | 949746101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 9, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director J.A. Blanchard III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Susan E. Engel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Enrique Hernandez, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert L. Joss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Reatha Clark King | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Richard M. Kovacevich | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Richard D. McCormick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Cynthia H. Milligan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Philip J. Quigley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Donald B. Rice | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Judith M. Runstad | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Stephen W. Sanger | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Susan G. Swenson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Michael W. Wright | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Retirement Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Link Executive Compensation to Social Issues | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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WEYERHAEUSER CO.
Ticker: | WY | Security ID: | 962166104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 13, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 20, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Steven R. Rogel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William D. Ruckelshaus | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard H. Sinkfield | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director James N. Sullivan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Management | |
4 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Implement Restricted Share Executive Compensation Plan | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Develop Policy Regarding Old Growth Forests | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
WYETH
Ticker: | WYE | Security ID: | 983024100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 12, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Clifford L. Alexander, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Frank A. Bennack, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard L. Carrion | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert Essner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director John D. Feerick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Robert Langer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John P. Mascotte | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Mary Lake Polan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Ivan G. Seidenberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Walter V. Shipley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director John R. Torell III | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Drug Pricing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Amend Animal Testing Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
XEROX CORP.
Ticker: | XRX | Security ID: | 984121103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 23, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Glenn A. Britt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Richard J. Harrington | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William Curt Hunter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Hilmar Kopper | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Ralph S. Larsen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Anne M. Mulcahy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director N.J. Nicholas, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director John E. Pepper | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Ann N. Reese | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Stephen Robert | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS INC
Ticker: | ZMH | Security ID: | 98956P102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 10, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Larry C. Glasscock | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John L. McGoldrick | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
2 | | Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
LORD ABBETT GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Nothing to Report
End of Report
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| LORD ABBETT GLOBAL FUND, INC. |
| | | |
| By: | /s/Christina T. Simmons | |
| | Christina T. Simmons |
| | Vice President & Secretary |
| Date: | August 27, 2004 |
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