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, 2004 through June 30, 2005
Item 1. Proxy Voting Record.
FORM N-PX REPORT
ICA File Number: 811-05476
Reporting Period: 07/01/2004 - 06/30/2005
Lord Abbett Global Fund, Inc.
LORD ABBETT GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCIONES (FORMERLY GINES NAVARRO CONSTRUCCIONES, S.A.)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | E7813W163 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Individual and Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports; Approve Allocation of Income | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Management | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Members to Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Repurchase of Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Auditors for Company and Consolidated Group | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Amend Company’s Stock Option Plan Approved at 5-20-04 AGM | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Minutes of Meeting | | For | | For | | Management | |
ADOBE SYSTEMS INC.
Ticker: | ADBE | Security ID: | 00724F101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Carol Mills | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Colleen M. Pouliot | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert Sedgewick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director John E. Warnock | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Review/Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ALCOA INC.
Ticker: | AA | Security ID: | 013817101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JAN 24, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Joseph T. Gorman | | For | | Against | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Klaus Kleinfeld | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.
Ticker: | AXP | Security ID: | 025816109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Company-Specific—Compensation-Related | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
AMGEN, INC.
Ticker: | AMGN | Security ID: | 031162100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 11, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 18, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Dr. David Baltimore | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ms. Judith C. Pelham | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Mr. Kevin W. Sharer | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Review/Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Adopt Retention Ratio for Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
Ticker: | AAPL | Security ID: | 037833100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 21, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Fred D. Anderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William V. Campbell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Millard S. Drexler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Albert A. Gore, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Steven P. Jobs | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Arthur D. Levinson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Jerome B. York | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
Ticker: | ADM | Security ID: | 039483102 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 4, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | SEP 15, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director G. Allen Andreas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Alan L. Boeckmann | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Mollie Hale Carter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Roger S. Joslin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Patrick J. Moore | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director M. Brian Mulroney | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Thomas F. O’Neill | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director O.G. Webb | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Kelvin R. Westbrook | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Genetically Engineered Products | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ASTELLAS PHARMA INC. (FRMLY. YAMANOUCHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD.)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J03393105 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 15, Final JY 16, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors, and Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditor in Connection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ASTRAZENECA PLC (FORMERLY ZENECA PLC)
Ticker: | ZEN | Security ID: | G0593M107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | 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 0.295 Per Share and Confirm as Final Dividend the Second Interim Dividend of USD 0.645 Per 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 Louis Schweitzer 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 | | Elect John Patterson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5f | | Elect David Brennan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5g | | Re-elect Sir Peter Bonfield as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5h | | Re-elect John Buchanan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5i | | Re-elect Jane Henney as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5j | | Re-elect Michele Hooper as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5k | | Re-elect Joe Jimenez as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5l | | Re-elect Erna Moller as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5m | | Re-elect Dame Bridget Ogilvie as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5n | | Re-elect Marcus Wallenberg as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve AstraZeneca Performance Share Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Approve EU Political Donations and EU Political Expenditure up to USD 150,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 136,488,521 | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 20,473,278 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise up to Ten Percent of the Issued Share Capital for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
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AXA (FORMERLY AXA-UAP)
Ticker: | AXA | Security ID: | F06106102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 20, 2005 | 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 0.61 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Accounting Transfer from Special Long-Term Capital Gains Account to Ordinary Reserve | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Confirm Resignation and Non-Reelection of Thierry Breton as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Anthony Hamilton as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Henri Lachmann as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Michel Pebereau as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Ratify Appointment of Leo Apotheker as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Jacques de Chateauvieux as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Elect Dominique Reiniche as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 1 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 1 Billion for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1.5 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 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Management Board to Set Issue Price for Ten Percent of Issued Capital Pursuant to Issue Authority without Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Authorize Board to Increase Capital in the Event of Demand Exceeding Amounts Submitted to Shareholder Vote Above | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorize Capital Increase of Up to EUR 1 Billion for Future Exchange Offers | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Authorize Capital Increase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Capital for Future Exchange Offers | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity Upon Conversion of a Subsidiary’s Equity-Linked Securities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
23 | | Approve Issuance of Securities Convertible into Debt | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
24 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
25 | | Authorize Up to 0.5 Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
26 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
27 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
28 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Definition of Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
29 | | Amend Articles Re: Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plans | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
30 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BAE SYSTEMS PLC(FRM.BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G06940103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 13, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Acquisition of United Defense Industries, Inc. | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Company’s Borrowing Limits | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
BAE SYSTEMS PLC(FRM.BRITISH AEROSPACE PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G06940103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2005 | 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 Remuneration Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 5.8 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Sir Peter Mason as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Mark Ronald as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Michael Turner as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Richard Olver as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors of the Company | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Capital from GBP 165,000,001 to GBP 180,000,001 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 15,989,518 if Resolution 10 is Not Passed; Otherwise up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 26,750,818 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise the Company to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise BAE Systems (Defence Systems) Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise BAE Systems Electronics Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorise BAE Systems Marine Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorise BAE Systems (Operations) Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Authorise BAE Systems Land Systems (Bridging) Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorise BAE Systems Land Systems (Munitions and Ordnance) Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Authorise BAE Systems Land Systems (Weapons and Vehicles) Ltd. to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorise Land Systems Hagglunds AB to Make EU Political Donations and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 4,013,024 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorise 321,041,924 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
23 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Indemnification of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
Ticker: | BHI | Security ID: | 057224107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Larry D. Brady | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Anthony G. Fernandes | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director J. Larry Nichols | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Act on Shareholder Resolutions that Receive Majority Support | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT
Ticker: | | Security ID: | A07933129 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2005 | 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 | | Approve Discharge of Management and Supervisory Boards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Creation of EUR 534.5 Million Pool of Conditional Capital with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase of Share Capital for Trading Purposes | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Supervisory Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Ticker: | BAC | Security ID: | 060505104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Paul Fulton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Charles K. Gifford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director W. Steven Jones | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Kenneth D. Lewis | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Walter E. Massey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Thomas J. May | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Patricia E. Mitchell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Edward L. Romero | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director O. Temple Sloan, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Meredith R. Spangler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.16 | | Elect Director Robert L. Tillman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.17 | | Elect Director Jackie M. Ward | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Director Nominee Amendment | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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BANK OF EAST ASIA, LIMITED
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y06942109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 8, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 11, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Reelect Tan Man-kou as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Reelect Li Fook-wo as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3c | | Reelect Joseph Pang Yuk-wing as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3d | | Reelect Thomas Kwok Ping-kwong as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3e | | Reelect Richard Li Tzar-kai as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint KPMG as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Amend Articles Re: Voting at General Meetings, Nomination of Directors, Material Interest of Directors in Contracts Entered into by the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Capital | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
BANK OF NEW YORK CO., INC., THE
Ticker: | BK | Security ID: | 064057102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 22, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Gerald L. Hassell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Richard J. Kogan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Michael J. Kowalski | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director John A. Luke Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John C. Malone | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Paul Myners | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Catherine A.Rein | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Thomas A. Renyi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director William C. Richardson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Brian L. Roberts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Samuel C. Scott | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
BARRICK GOLD CORP.
Ticker: | ABX. | Security ID: | 067901108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 10, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director H.L. Beck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director C.W.D. Birchall | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director G. Cisneros | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director M.A. Cohen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director P.A. Crossgrove | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director P.C. Godsoe | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director A.A. MacNaughton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director B. Mulroney | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director A. Munk | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director P. Munk | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director J.L. Rotman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director S.J. Shapiro | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director G.C. Wilkins | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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BASF AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D06216101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2004 | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.70 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Deloitte & Touche GmbH as Auditors for Fiscal Year 2005 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Use of Financial Derivatives when Repurchasing Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Amend Articles Re: Calling of and Registration for Shareholder Meetings due to Proposed Changes in German Law (Company Integrity and Modernization of Shareholder Lawsuits Regulation) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
Ticker: | BAX | Security ID: | 071813109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Blake E. Devitt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph. D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert L. Parkinson, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Thomas T. Stallkamp | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Albert P.L. Stroucken | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Restore or Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Prohibit Auditor from Providing Non-Audit Services | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | None | | For | | Shareholder | |
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BNP PARIBAS SA (FM. BANQUE NATIONALE DE PARIS)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F1058Q238 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | 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 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 | | Reelect Jean-Francois Lepetit as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Gerhard Cromme as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Francois Grappotte as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Helene Ploix as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Reelect Baudoin Prot as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Loyola De Palacio Del Valle-Lersundi as Director to Replace Jacques Friedmann | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 780,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Restricted Stock Plan to Directors and Employees of Company and its Subsidiaries | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Approve Change In Number Of Directors Elected By Employees | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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BP PLC (FORM. BP AMOCO PLC)
Ticker: | BP.PP | Security ID: | G12793181 |
Meeting Date: | APR 14, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Re-elect David Allen as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Re-elect Lord Browne of Madingley as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-elect John Bryan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Antony Burgmans as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Iain Conn as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Erroll Davis, Jr. as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Douglas Flint as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Byron Grote as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Tony Hayward as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Re-elect DeAnne Julius as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Sir Tom McKillop as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Re-elect John Manzoni as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Re-elect Walter Massey as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Re-elect Michael Miles as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Re-elect Michael Wilson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Re-elect Peter Sutherland as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Reappoint Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
19 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 1,770 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
20 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 256 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
21 | | Authorise 2.1 Billion Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
22 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
23 | | Approve Share Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
24 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
Ticker: | BMY | Security ID: | 110122108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director V.D. Coffman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director J.M. Cornelius | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director P.R. Dolan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director E.V. Futter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director L.V. Gershtner, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director L. Johansson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director L.W. Sullivan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Articles to Eliminate Certain Supermajority Vote Requirements | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Operational Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Proposal Regarding Restatement Situations | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Limit/Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC
Ticker: | CSG | Security ID: | G17444152 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2005 | 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 8.7 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Wolfgang Berndt as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Bob Stack as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Rosemary Thorne as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Baroness Wilcox as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Reappoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 85,680,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 12,980,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise 25,960,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
Ticker: | CAH | Security ID: | 14149Y108 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 8, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | OCT 25, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director George H. Conrades | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Robert L. Gerbig | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard C. Notebaert | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
CHINA MOBILE (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Ticker: | CHL | Security ID: | Y14965100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 9, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of HK$0.46 Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Reelect Wang Jianzhou as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Reelect Zhang Chenshuang as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3c | | Reelect Li Mofang as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3d | | Reelect Julian Michael Horn-Smith as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3e | | Reelect Li Yue as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3f | | Reelect He Ning as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3g | | Reelect Frank Wong Kwong Shing as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint KPMG as 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 | |
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CHINA TELECOM CORPORATION LTD
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y1505D102 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | SEP 17, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Elect Yang Jie and Sun Kangmin as Executive Directors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles Re: Capital Structure, Board Composition, Material Interest of Directors in Contracts Entered into by the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
CHINA TRUST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y15093100 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 10, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 11, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Receive Report on 2004 Business Operation Results | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.2 | | Receive Supervisors’ Report | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.3 | | Receive Report on the Code of Ethics | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.4 | | Receive Report on the Amendment of Board Meeting Procedures | | None | | None | | Management | |
2.1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Cash Dividend of NTD 1 per Share and Stock Dividend of 200 Shares per 1000 Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Approve Capitalization of 2004 Dividends and Employee Profit Sharing | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Amend Articles of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Elect Jeffrey LS Koo as Director with ID No. 79 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Elect Jeffrey JL Koo, Jr, Representative of Kuan Ho Construction and Development Co Ltd as Director with ID No. 265 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.3 | | Elect Wen-Long Yen as Director with ID No. 686 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.4 | | Elect a Representative of Chung Cheng Investment Ltd as Director with ID No. 355101 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.5 | | Elect a Representative of Kuan Ho Construction and Development Co Ltd as Director with ID No. 265 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.6 | | Elect a Representative of Asia Livestock Co Ltd as Director with ID No. 379360 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.7 | | Elect a Representative of Ho-Yeh Investment Co as Director with ID No. 26799 | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Other Business | | None | | None | | Management | |
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CHINA UNICOM
Ticker: | | Security ID: | 16945R104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | APR 5, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND OF THE AUDITORS. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2004. | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director Mr. Shang Bing | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director Mr. Wu Jinglian | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Director Mr. Shan Weijian | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect Director Mr. Zhao Le | | None | | For | | Management | |
4 | | TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX DIRECTORS FEES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2005. | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | TO GRANT A MANDATE TO THE DIRECTORS TO REPURCHASE SHARES NOT EXCEEDING 10% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE EXISTING ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | TO GRANT A MANDATE TO DIRECTORS TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH SHARES NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF THE EXISTING ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL. | | For | | Against | | Management | |
8 | | TO EXTEND THE GENERAL MANDATE GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS TO ISSUE, ALLOT AND DEAL WITH SHARES BY THE NUMBER OF SHARES REPURCHASED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT OF THE NEW CDMA LEASE BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT OF THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTS BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT OF THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE OPERATOR SERVICES AGREEMENT BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | THE NEW GUOXIN PREMISES LEASING AGREEMENT BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | THE CAPS FOR FINANCIAL YEARS ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2005 AND 2006 ON EACH OF THE CAPPED CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS BE APPROVED | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | THERE BE NO CAPS ON THE TRANSACTION AMOUNT OF EACH OF THE NO CAPS CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS BE APPROVED. | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | THE DIRECTORS ARE HEREBY AUTHORISED TO DO ALL SUCH FURTHER ACTS, TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS OF THE CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS. | | None | | For | | Management | |
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CHINA UNICOM
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y15125100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Final Dividend of RMB 0.10 Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Reelect Shang Bing as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Reelect Wu Jinglian as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3c | | Reelect Shan Weijian as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3d | | Reelect Zhao Le as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3e | | Authorize Board to Fix the Remuneration of Directors for the Year Ending Dec. 31, 2005 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration for the Year Ending Dec. 31, 2005 | | 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 | |
CHINA UNICOM
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y15125100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | MAY 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Transfer Agreement of the New CDMA Lease | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Transfer Agreement of the New Comprehensive Services Agreements | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Transfer Agreement of the New Comprehensive Operator Services Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve New Guoxin Premises Leasing Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Caps for Each of the Financial Years Ending Dec. 31, 2005 and 2006 on Each of the Capped Continuing Connected Transactions | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve That There Be No Caps on the Transaction Amount of Each of the No Caps Continuing Connected Transactions | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Directors to Do All Acts Necessary to Implement the Terms of the Continuing Connected Transactions | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CIGNA CORP.
Ticker: | CI | Security ID: | 125509109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Peter N. Larson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Carol Cox Wait | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William D. Zollars | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Marilyn Ware | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
Ticker: | CSCO | Security ID: | 17275R102 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 18, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | SEP 20, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Carol A. Bartz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director M. Michele Burns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Larry R. Carter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director John T. Chambers | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Dr. James F. Gibbons | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Dr. John L. Hennessy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Roderick C. McGeary | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director James C. Morgan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director John P. Morgridge | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Donald T. Valentine | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Steven M. West | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Jerry Yang | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Pay Disparity | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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CITIGROUP INC.
Ticker: | C | Security ID: | 172967101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Klaus Kleinfeld | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Dudley C. Mecum | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Anne Mulcahy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Richard D. Parsons | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Charles Prince | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Judith Rodin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Robert E. Rubin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.16 | | Elect Director Sanford I. Weill | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.17 | | Elect Director Robert B. Willumstad | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Limit/Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Prohibit Chairman From Management Duties, Titles or Responsibilities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Review/Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Adopt Simple Majority Vote | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ticker: | CCU | Security ID: | 184502102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 11, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Alan D. Feld | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Perry J. Lewis | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director L. Lowry Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Mark P. Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Randall T. Mays | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director B.J. McCombs | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Phyllis B. Riggins | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Theodore H. Strauss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director J.C. Watts | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director John H. Williams | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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CREDIT SAISON CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J7007M109 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 25, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 20, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | 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 | |
4.16 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.17 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
CSX CORP.
Ticker: | CSX | Security ID: | 126408103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director E.E. Bailey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director J.B. Breaux | | 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. Ratcliff | | 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 | | 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 | | Subject Non-Deductible Executive Compensation to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Adopt Simple Majority Vote Requirement | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
CVS CORPORATION
Ticker: | CVS | Security ID: | 126650100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 15, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director W. Don Cornwell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Thomas P. Gerrity | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Stanley P. Goldstein | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Marian L. Heard | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director William H. Joyce | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Terrence Murray | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Sheli Z. Rosenberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Alfred J. Verrecchia | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Review/Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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DEERE & CO.
Ticker: | DE | Security ID: | 244199105 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 23, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | DEC 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John R. Block | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director T. Kevin Dunnigan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Dipak C. Jain | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Joachim Milberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
DEPFA BANK PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G27230104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Declare Final Dividend | | For | | For | | Management | |
3a | | Reelect Gerhard Bruckermann as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Reelect Richrad Brantner as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3c | | Reelect Frances Ruaneas Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3d | | Reelect Hans Tietmeyer as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
DEUTSCHE BANK AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D18190898 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal 2004 | | None | | None | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.70 per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify KPMG Deitsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft as Auditors for Fiscal 2005 | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Five Percent of Issued Share Capital for Trading Purposes | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares without Preemptive Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
8.1 | | Elect Karl-Gerhard Eick to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
8.2 | | Elect Paul Kirchhof to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
8.3 | | Elect Heinrich von Pierer to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
8.4 | | Elect Dieter Berg as Alternate Supervisory Board Members | | For | | For | | Management | |
8.5 | | Elect Lutz Wittig as Alternate Supervisory Board Members | | For | | For | | Management | |
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
Ticker: | DT | Security ID: | D2035M136 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 19, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports for Fiscal Year 2004 | | None | | None | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 0.62 per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal Year 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal Year 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify PwC Deutsche Revision AG as Auditors for Fiscal Year 2005 | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Volker Halsch to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Wolfgang Reitzle to the Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorize Issuance of Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights up to Sum of EUR 5 Billion; Approve Creation of EUR 600 Million Pool of Conditional Capital without Preemptive Rights to Guarantee Conversion Rights | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (MagyarCom Holding GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (DeTeFleetServices GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (DFMG Holding GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (DeTe Immobilien, Deutsche Telekom Immobilien und Service GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (DeTeAssukuranz-Deutsche Telekom Assekuranz-Vermittlungsgesellschaft mbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (T-Punkt Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (Deutsche Telekom Training GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (T-Systems International GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (DeTeMedien, Deutsche Telekom Medien GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (Carmen Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
20 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (Norma Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
21 | | Approve Affiliation Agreement with Subsidiary (Traviata Telekommunikationsdienste GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
22 | | Approve Profit and Loss Transfer Agreement with Subsidiary (MagyarCom Holding GmbH) | | For | | For | | Management | |
23 | | Amend Articles Re: Time Designation at Shareholder Meetings due to Proposed Changes in German Law (Company Integrity and Modernization of Shareholder Lawsuits Regulation) | | For | | For | | Management | |
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DIAGEO PLC (FORMERLY GUINNESS PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G42089113 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 20, 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 17 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Lord Hollick of Notting Hill as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Nick Rose as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Paul Walker as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Todd Stitzer as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Jon Symonds as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 44,234,986 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Treasury Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise 305,752,223 Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Amend Diageo Long Term Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Diageo Executive Share Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Discretionary Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Amend Diageo 2001 Share Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Diageo UK Sharesave Scheme 2000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Amend Diageo 1999 Irish Sharesave Scheme | | For | | For | | Management | |
19 | | Amend Diageo Long Term Incentive Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO.
Ticker: | DD | Security ID: | 263534109 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Lois D. Juliber | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Masahisa Naitoh | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director William K. Reilly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director H. Rodney Sharp, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Charles M. Vest | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Government Service of Employees | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Implement ILO Code of Conduct | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Genetically Modified Organisms | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Report on PFOA Chemical Remediation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
EAST JAPAN RAILWAY CO
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J1257M109 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 23, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 3000, Final JY 3500, 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 | |
3.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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EATON CORP.
Ticker: | ETN | Security ID: | 278058102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Ned C. Lautenbach | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John R. Miller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Gregory R. Page | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Victor A. Pelson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
EBAY INC.
Ticker: | EBAY | Security ID: | 278642103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 23, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 25, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Fred D. Anderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Edward W. Barnholt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Scott D. Cook | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert C. Kagle | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
ELI LILLY AND CO.
Ticker: | LLY | Security ID: | 532457108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 15, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director G.M.C. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director A.G. Gilman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director K.N. Horn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director J. Rose | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Review and Report on Drug Reimportation Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Product Availability in Canada | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Adopt Policy on Performance-based Stock Option Grants | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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EMC CORP.
Ticker: | EMC | Security ID: | 268648102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael J. Cronin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director W. Paul Fitzgerald | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Joseph M. Tucci | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Creation of an Independent Audit Committee | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
Ticker: | EMR | Security ID: | 291011104 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 1, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | NOV 24, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director D.N. Farr | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director C.A. Peters | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director D.C. Farrell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director J.W. Prueher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director R.B. Horton | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Amend Equal Employment Policy Regarding Sexual Orientation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ENEL SPA
Ticker: | | Security ID: | T3679P115 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | MAY 24, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements, Consolidated Accounts, and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
1 | | Amend Article 14.3 of the Bylaws Re: Election of the Board of Directors Via the ‘Voto di Lista’ System | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Capital Increase in the Maximum Amount of EUR 28.76 Million Through Issuance of Shares Pursuant to Share Option Scheme in Favor of Top Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Fix Number of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Set Directors’ Term of Office | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Elect Directors - Slate 1 Submitted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Majority Shareholder) | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Elect Directors - Slate 2 Submitted by a Group of Institutional Investors | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Chairman of the Board of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditors to Complete Composition of the Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect External Auditors for the Three-Year Term 2005-2007; Fix Auditors’ Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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EXXON MOBIL CORP.
Ticker: | XOM | Security ID: | 30231G102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 6, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael J. Boskin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William W. George | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director James R. Houghton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director William R. Howell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Reatha Clark King | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Philip E. Lippincott | | 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 | | Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Review/Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Nominate Independent Directors with Industry Experience | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Payments to Indonesian Military | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Adopt Policy Prohibiting Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Potential Damage of Drilling in Protected Regions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Disclose Information Supporting the Company Position on Climate Change | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Report on Company Policies for Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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FANUC LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J13440102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 14, Final JY 31, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Increase Authorized Capital from 400 Million to 900 Million Shares - Reduce Directors Term in Office | | For | | Against | | 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 Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
FRANCE TELECOM SA
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F4113C103 |
Meeting Date: | SEP 1, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger by Absorption of Wholly Owned Subsidiary Wanadoo; Approve Accounting Treatment of Merger | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Authorize Assumption of 27.38 Million Non-Exercised Wanadoo Stock Options | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Dissolution of Wanadoo Without Liquidation | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Authorize Board to Issue Up to 100 Million Shares to Signatories of Liquidity Agreement Pursuant to Conversion of Orange SA Stock Options | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Terms of Share Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Capital Submitted to Shareholder Vote at April 9, 2004, Shareholder Meeting | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG
Ticker: | FMSPR | Security ID: | D2734Z107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 24, 2005 | 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 1.12 per Common Share and EUR 1.18 per Preference Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG as Auditors for Fiscal 2005 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect John Kringel to the Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Articles Re: Supervisory Board Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Creation of EUR 30.7 Million Pool of Conditional Capital; Authorize Management Board to Decide Whether to Exclude Preemptive Rights of Shareholders | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
GAP, INC., THE
Ticker: | GPS | Security ID: | 364760108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 10, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 14, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Howard P. Behar | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Adrian D. P. Bellamy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Domenico De Sole | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Donald G. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Doris F. Fisher | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Robert J. Fisher | | 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 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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GENENTECH, INC.
Ticker: | DNA | Security ID: | 368710406 |
Meeting Date: | APR 14, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 14, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Herbert W. Boyer | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William M. Burns | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Erich Hunziker | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Jonathan K.C. Knowles | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Arthur D. Levinson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Charles A. Sanders | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.
Ticker: | GE | Security ID: | 369604103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James I. Cash, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William M. Castell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Dennis D. Dammerman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ann M. Fudge | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Claudio X. Gonzalez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Jeffrey R. Immelt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Andrea Jung | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Alan G. Lafley | | 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 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Nuclear Fuel Storage Risks | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on PCB Clean-up Costs | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Adopt Policy on Overboarded Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Prepare a Sustainability Report | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Political Contributions/Activities | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
GESTEVISION TELECINCO S.A.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | E56793107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Individual and Consolidated Financial Statements Ended December 31, 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Allocation of Income for Period 2004 | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Appointment of Members to Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Remuneration of Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Variable Remuneration for Company’s Executives and Executives Members of the Management Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Incentive Compensation Scheme for Executives Members of the Board and Managers | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Board to Ratify and Execute Approved Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
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GILLETTE CO., THE
Ticker: | G | Security ID: | 375766102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 14, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Michael B. Gifford | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ray J. Groves | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Fred H. Langhammer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Marjorie M. Yang | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC (FORMERLY GLAXO WELLCOME PLC)
Ticker: | GSK | Security ID: | G3910J112 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | 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 Christopher Gent as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Sir Deryck Maughan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Julian Heslop as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Jean-Pierre Garnier as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Sir Ian Prosser as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Ronaldo Schmitz as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Lucy Shapiro as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise the Audit Committee to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve EU Political Donations up to GBP 50,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 50,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 73,301,955 | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise 586,415,642 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Shareholder Resolutions | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Indemnification of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Participation of a Proxy in a Meeting | | For | | For | | Management | |
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GULLIVER INTERNATIONAL
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J17714106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 57.5, Final JY 100, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Authorize Public Announcements in Electronic Format | | 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 | |
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 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC., THE
Ticker: | HIG | Security ID: | 416515104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Michael G. Morris | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Robert W. Selander | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Charles B. Strauss | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director H. Patrick Swygert | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director David K. Zwiener | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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HOYA CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J22848105 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 17, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles to: Decrease Authorized Capital to Reflect Share Repurchase and Cancellation | | 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 | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint External Audit Firm | | For | | For | | Management | |
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G4634U169 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.a | | Re-elect Sir John Bond as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.b | | Re-elect R Ch’ien as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.c | | Re-elect J Coombe as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.d | | Re-elect Baroness Dunn as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.e | | Re-elect D Flint as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.f | | Re-elect J Hughes-Hallet as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.g | | Re-elect Sir Brian Moffat as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.h | | Re-elect S Newton as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.i | | Re-elect H Sohmen as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 100,000 (Preference Shares); USD 100,000 (Preference Shares); EUR 100,000 (Preference Shares); and USD 1,119,000,000 (Oridnary Shares) | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 279,750,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Authorise 1,119,000,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Amend HSBC Holdings Savings-Related Share Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Amend HSBC Holdings Savings-Related Share Option Plan: International | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Approve the HSBC US Employee Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Approve the HSBC Share Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Statutory and Best Practice Changes | | For | | For | | Management | |
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ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
Ticker: | ITW | Security ID: | 452308109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 6, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 8, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Susan Crown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Don H. Davis, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director W. James Farrell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Robert C. McCormack | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Robert S. Morrison | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Harold B. Smith | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Implement China Principles | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
ING GROEP NV
Ticker: | ING | Security ID: | N4578E413 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 19, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Open Meeting | | None | | None | | Management | |
2a | | Receive Reports of Executive and Supervisory Boards | | None | | None | | Management | |
2b | | Discussion on Profit Retention and Distribution Policy | | None | | None | | Management | |
3a | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
3b | | Approve Allocation of Income and Total Dividends of EUR 1.07 Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4a | | Approve Discharge of Executive Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
4b | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
5a | | Discuss and Approve Implementation of Dutch Corporate Governance Code by Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
5b | | Discuss Executive Board Profile | | None | | None | | Management | |
5c | | Discuss Supervisory Board Profile | | None | | None | | Management | |
6a | | Reelect Luella Gross Goldberg to Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
6b | | Reelect Godfried van der Lugt to Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
6c | | Elect Jan Hommen to Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
6d | | Elect Christine Lagarde to Supervisory Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Stock Option and Incentive Stock Grants for Members of Executive Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
8a | | Grant Board Authority to Issue 220 Million Ordinary Shares Restricting/Excluding Preemptive Rights (Plus 220 Million Ordinary Shares in Connection with Merger) | | For | | For | | Management | |
8b | | Grant Board Authority to Issue 10 Million Preference B Shares in Connection with Conversion of ING Perpetuals III | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Other Business (Non-Voting) | | None | | None | | Management | |
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INPEX CORP
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J2467D103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 4000, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Introduce JASDEC Provisions | | 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 | |
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 | | Against | | Management | |
4.4 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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INTEL CORP.
Ticker: | INTC | Security ID: | 458140100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 21, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 D. James Guzy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Reed E. Hundt | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Paul S. Otellini | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director David S. Pottruck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Jane E. Shaw | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director John L. Thornton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director David B. Yoffie | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
Ticker: | IP | Security ID: | 460146103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 10, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 17, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Robert M. Amen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Samir G. Gibara | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Charles R. Shoemate | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director William G. Walter | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
JAPAN TOBACCO INC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J27869106 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 5000, Final JY 7000, Special JY 1000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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JFE HOLDINGS INC.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J2817M100 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 45, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Authorize Public Announcements in Electronic Format | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | Against | | 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 | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Ticker: | JNJ | Security ID: | 478160104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Mary Sue Coleman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James G. Cullen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert J. Darretta | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Michael M. E. Johns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Ann Dibble Jordan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Arnold G. Langbo | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Susan L. Lindquist | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Leo F. Mullin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Christine A. Poon | | 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 William C. Weldon | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
Ticker: | JPM | Security ID: | 46625H100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 17, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 22, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Director Hans W. Becherer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Director John H. Biggs | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Director Lawrence A. Bossidy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Director Stephen B. Burke | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Director James S. Crown | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Director James Dimon | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Director Ellen V. Futter | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Director William H. Gray, III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Director William B. Harrison, Jr | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Director John W. Kessler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Director Robert I. Lipp | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Director Richard A. Manoogian | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Director David C. Novak | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.15 | | Elect Director Director Lee R. Raymond | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.16 | | Elect Director Director William C. Weldon | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Establish Term Limits for Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Adopt Executive Benefit Policy | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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KELLOGG CO.
Ticker: | K | Security ID: | 487836108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Claudio X. Gonzalez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director A. D. David Mackay | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William C. Richardson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director John L. Zabriskie | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Employ Financial Advisor to Explore Alternatives to Maximize Value | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP.
Ticker: | KMB | Security ID: | 494368103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John F. Bergstrom | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Robert W. Decherd | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director G. Craig Sullivan | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Adopt ILO Based Code of Conduct | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
KRAFT FOODS INC
Ticker: | KFT | Security ID: | 50075N104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 2, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jan Bennink | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Louis C. Camilleri | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Roger K. Deromedi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Dinyar S. Devitre | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director W. James Farrell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Betsy D. Holden | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Richard A. Lerner, M.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director John C. Pope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Mary L. Schapiro | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Charles R. Wall | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Deborah C. Wright | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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KROGER CO., THE
Ticker: | KR | Security ID: | 501044101 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 23, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 25, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Robert D. Beyer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John T. Lamacchia | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Edward M. Liddy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Katherine D. Ortega | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Bobby S. Shackouls | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Eliminate super-majority provision | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Feasibility of Improving Animal Welfare Standards | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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LAFARGE
Ticker: | LFGCY | Security ID: | F54432111 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | 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 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Helene Ploix as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Michel Bon as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Bertrand Collomb as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Juan Gallardo as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Reelect Alain Joly as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Elect Jean-Pierre Boisivon as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Elect Philippe Charrier as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Elect Oscar Fanjul as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Elect Bruno Lafont as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Issuance of Bonds/Debentures in the Aggregate Value of EUR 5 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 200 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 135 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Authorize Capital Increase of Up to EUR 68 Million for Future Acquisitions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 100 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorize Up to One Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
23 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
A | | Shareholder Proposal: Remove Voting Right Limitation | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Shareholder | |
24 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
LAWSON, INC.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J3871L103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 35, Final JY 35, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Decrease Authorized Capital to Reflect Share Repurchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Deep Discount Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor, and Special Payments to Continuing Directors in Connection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | Against | | Management | |
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MBNA CORP.
Ticker: | KRB | Security ID: | 55262L100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 2, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James H. Berick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Mary M. Boies | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Benjamin R. Civiletti | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Bruce L. Hammonds | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director William L. Jews | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Randolph D. Lerner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Stuart L. Markowitz, M.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director William B. Milstead | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Thomas G. Murdough, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Laura S. Unger | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Expense Stock Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
MEDIA TEK INCORP
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y5945U103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 13, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 14, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Receive Report on 2004 Business Operation Results | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.2 | | Receive Supervisors’ Report | | None | | None | | Management | |
1.3 | | Receive Report on the Execution of Treasury Shares | | None | | None | | Management | |
2.1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Cash Dividend of NTD 10 per Share and Stock Dividend of 100 Shares per 1000 Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Approve Capitalization of 2004 Dividends and Employee Profit Sharing | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Amend Articles of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Mr. Ching Jiang Hsieh (ID No. 11) as a Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Approve Release of Restrictions of Competitive Activities of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Other Business | | None | | None | | Management | |
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MEDIMMUNE, INC.
Ticker: | MEDI | Security ID: | 584699102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Wayne T. Hockmeyer, Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director David M. Mott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director David Baltimore, Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director M. James Barrett, Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director James H. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Barbara Hackman Franklin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Gordon S. Macklin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director George M. Miline, Jr., Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Elizabeth H.S. Wyatt | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
MELLON FINANCIAL CORP.
Ticker: | MEL | Security ID: | 58551A108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 11, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Ruth E. Bruch | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Steven G. Elliott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Edmund F. Kelly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Robert Mehrabian | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Wesley W. Von Schack | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
MERCK & CO., INC.
Ticker: | MRK | Security ID: | 589331107 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Rochelle B. Lazarus | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William G. Bowen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Raymond V. Gilmartin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Thomas E. Shenk | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Anne M. Tatlock | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Samuel O. Thier | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Wendell P. Weeks | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Peter C. Wendell | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Prohibit Awards to Executives | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Product Availability in Canada | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Report on Operational Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria Pandemic | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
Ticker: | MER | Security ID: | 590188108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 22, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jill K. Conway | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Heinz-Joachim Neuburger | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director E. Stanley O’Neal | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
METRO AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | D53968125 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Receive Financial Statements and Statutory Reports; Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.02 per Common Share and EUR 1.12 per Preference Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Discharge of Management Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board for Fiscal 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG and Fasselt & Partner as Auditors for Fiscal 2005 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Theo Siegert to the Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Articles Re: Calling of, Registration for, and Time Designation at Shareholder Meetings Due to Proposed Changes in German Law (Law on Company Integrity and Modernization of Shareholder Lawsuits) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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MICROSOFT CORP.
Ticker: | MSFT | Security ID: | 594918104 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 9, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | SEP 10, 2004 | | |
# | | 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 Jon A. Shirley | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Bundled Compensation Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Bundled Compensation Plans | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
MITSUBISHI TOKYO FINANCIAL GROUP INC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J44497105 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | 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: Increase Authorized Preferred Share Capital - Delete References to Cancelled Preferred Shares and Add References to New Classes of Preferred Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Merger Agreement with UFJ Holdings Inc. | | 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 | |
5.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | Against | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
MITSUI CHEMICALS INC.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J4466L102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 3, Final JY 4, 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 | |
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 | | For | | Management | |
2.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditor and Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditors in Connection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | Against | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Adjustment to Aggregate Compensation Ceilings for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J4599L102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends on Ordinary Shares: Interim JY 0, Final JY 3500, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Authorize Repurchase of Preferred Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Articles to: Decrease Authorized Capital to Reflect Preferred Share Cancellation | | 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 | |
5.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Individual Compensation of Directors and Statutory Auditors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Approve Alternate Income Allocation Proposal, with a Dividend of JY 7000 Per Share | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
MONSANTO CO.
Ticker: | MON | Security ID: | 61166W101 |
Meeting Date: | JAN 20, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | NOV 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John W. Bachmann | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director William U. Parfet | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director George H. Poste | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Genetically Modified Organisms | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Export of Hazardous Pesticides | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Adopt Human Rights Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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MOTOROLA, INC.
Ticker: | MOT | Security ID: | 620076109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 2, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director E. Zander | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director H. L. Fuller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director J. Lewant | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director W. Massey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director T. Meredith | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director N. Negroponte | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director I. Nooyi | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director S. Scott III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director R. Sommer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director J. Stengel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director D. Warner III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director J. White | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
3 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE
Ticker: | | Security ID: | X56533114 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Stock Option Plan for Company’s Executive Directors, Management Officers, and Staff | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE
Ticker: | | Security ID: | X56533114 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Stock Option Plan for Company’s Executive Directors, Management Officers, and Staff | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE
Ticker: | | Security ID: | X56533114 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 17, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Statutory Reports for Year Ended December31, 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Financial Statements for Year Ended December 31, 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Board and Auditors for 2004 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors for 2004 and Preapprove Directors’ Remuneration for 2005 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors Who Are Members of the Audit Committee for 2005 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Authorize Board and Management of the Company to Participate in Boards and Management of Similar Companies | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve One Principal and One Substitute Auditor and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Directors and Designate Independent Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Stock Option Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Other Business (Non-Voting) | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
NATIONAL GRID TRANSCO PLC (FORMERLY NATIONAL GRID GROUP PLC,
Ticker: | NGG | Security ID: | G6375K102 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 26, 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 11.87 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Mike Jesanis as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Maria Richter as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect James Ross as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect John Grant as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Edward Astle as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors and Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 102,929,251 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 15,439,387 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise 308,787,755 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Deletion of the Special Share Article | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Approve the Cancellation of the Special Rights Non-voting Redeemable Preference Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
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NESTLE SA
Ticker: | NESAY | Security ID: | H57312466 |
Meeting Date: | APR 14, 2005 | 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 8.00 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4a | | Amend Articles of Association to Separate Position of CEO and Chairman of the Board | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Shareholder | |
4b | | Amend Articles of Association to Reduce Board Terms from Five Years to Three Years; Approve Individual Election of Board Members | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Shareholder | |
4c | | Amend Articles of Association to Reduce Threshold for Submitting Shareholder Proposals From CHF 1 Million to CHF 100,000 | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Elect Guenter Blobel as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler SA as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
NEWMONT MINING CORP. (HOLDING COMPANY)
Ticker: | NEM | Security ID: | 651639106 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 3, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Donald C. Roth | | 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 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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NIKE, INC.
Ticker: | NKE | Security ID: | 654106103 |
Meeting Date: | SEP 20, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JUL 26, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jill K. Conway | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Alan B. Graf, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Jeanne P. Jackson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
NOVARTIS AG
Ticker: | NVS | Security ID: | H5820Q150 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | 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 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of CHF 1.05 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve CHF 19 Million Reduction in Share Capital via Share Cancellation | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorize Repurchase of up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.1 | | Reelect Birgit Breuel as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.2 | | Reelect Peter Burckhardt as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.3 | | Reelect Alexandre Jetzer as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.4 | | Reelect Pierre Landolt as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6.5 | | Reelect Ulrich Lehner as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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OBIC CO LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J5946V107 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 50, Final JY 60, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Set Maximum Board Size - Reduce Trading Unit | | 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 | | For | | Management | |
4.3 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
ORIX CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J61933123 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 21, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Cancel Year-End Closure of Shareholder Register and Clarify Board’s Authority to Vary AGM Record Date | | 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 | | For | | Management | |
2.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP.
Ticker: | PH | Security ID: | 701094104 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 27, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | AUG 31, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Candy M. Obourn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Hector R. Ortino | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Nickolas W. Vande Steeg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Donald E. Washkewicz | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Non-Employee Director Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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PEPSICO, INC.
Ticker: | PEP | Security ID: | 713448108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 4, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 11, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Steven S Reinemund | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Sharon P. Rockefeller | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director James J. Schiro | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Cynthia M. Trudell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Solomon D. Trujillo | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Daniel Vasella | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Corporate Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
PEUGEOT S.A.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F72313111 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | 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 1.35 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Marie-Helene Roncoroni as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Pierre Banzet as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Jean-Louis Masurel as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Jean-Paul Parayre as Supervisory Board Member | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Ratify Pricewaterhousecoopers Audit S.A as Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Ratify Yves Nicolas as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Ratify Mazars & Guerard as Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Ratify Patrick de Cambourg Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to 24 Million Peugeot Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 156.89 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 156.89 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Amend Articles Board Related Re: Powers of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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PFIZER INC.
Ticker: | PFE | Security ID: | 717081103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 2, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Ruth J. Simmons | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director William C. Steere, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Jean-Paul Valles | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Establish Term Limits for Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Report on Pharmaceutical Price Restraint | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Review and Report on Drug Reimportation Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Product Availability in Canada | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
PRAXAIR, INC.
Ticker: | PX | Security ID: | 74005P104 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Jose Alves | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Ira D. Hall | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Raymond W. Leboeuf | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Wayne T. Smith | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert L. Wood | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY, THE
Ticker: | PG | Security ID: | 742718109 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 12, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JUL 30, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director R. Kerry Clark | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Joseph T. Gorman | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Lynn M. Martin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ralph Snyderman, M.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert D. Storey | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Implement/ Report on Animal Welfare Standards | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
PRUDENTIAL PLC (FRM.PRUDENTIAL CORPORATION PLC)
Ticker: | PUK | Security ID: | G72899100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2005 | 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 Clark Manning as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Roberto Mendoza as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Mark Wood as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect James Ross as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Michael Garett as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Keki Dadiseth as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Approve Final Dividend of 10.65 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 31,220,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 5,900,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise 237,000,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Amend Articles of Association Re: Adoption of International Accounting Standards; Treasury Shares | | For | | For | | Management | |
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QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Q77974105 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | OCT 19, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | None | | Management | |
2 | | Questions and Comments | | None | | None | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Margaret Jackson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | Elect Mike Codd as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.3 | | Elect Patricia Cross as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.4 | | Elect James Packer as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Increase in the Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors in the Amount of AUD2.50 Million Per Annum | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.1 | | Approve the Participation of Geoff Dixon, Executive Director in the Qantas Deferred Share Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
5.2 | | Approve the Participation of Peter Gregg, Executive Director in the Qantas Deferred Share Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
QUALCOMM INC.
Ticker: | QCOM | Security ID: | 747525103 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 8, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JAN 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Robert E. Kahn | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Duane A. Nelles | | For | | Withhold | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Brent Scowcroft | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Declassify the Board of Directors and Eliminate Cumulative Voting | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Increase Authorized Common Stock | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Articles | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
REED ELSEVIER PLC(FORMERLY REED INTERNATIONAL PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G74570105 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | 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 Remuneration Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 9.6 Pence Per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Reappoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Jan Hommen as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Erik Engstrom as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Mark Armour as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Sir Crispin Davis as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Re-elect Andrew Prozes as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 24,700,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 7,900,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise 127,000,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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REED ELSEVIER PLC(FORMERLY REED INTERNATIONAL PLC)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G74570105 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Elect Strauss Zelnick as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
RICHTER GEDEON RT
Ticker: | | Security ID: | X3124X114 |
Meeting Date: | APR 27, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 18, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Board of Directors Report; Approve Annual Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Auditor’s Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Supervisory Committee Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including Dividends | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Consolidated Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Auditor’s Report on Consolidated Financial Statements | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Approve Supervisory Committe Report on Consolidated Financial Statements | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Consolidated Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Approve 2004 Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance with IFRS Standards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Board of Directors to Increase Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Applications Submitted to Company by Preference Shareholders for Conversion of Preference Shares into Ordinary Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Introduction of Ordinary Shares Converted from Preference Shares to Budapest Stock Exchange and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (In Connection with Item 13) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Amend Articles of Association | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Unified Text of Articles of Association | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Elect Board of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Approve Remuneration of Board of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve Discharge of Board of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Approve Remuneration of Supervisory Committee Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Elect Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Approve Auditor Remuneration | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
23 | | Transact Other Business (Voting) | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP PLC (THE)
Ticker: | RBSPRE | Security ID: | G76891111 |
Meeting Date: | APR 20, 2005 | 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 Remuneration Report | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Final Dividend of 41.2 Pence Per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Jim Currie as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Sir Fred Goodwin as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Sir Steve Robson as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Archie Hunter as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Charles Koch as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Joe MacHale as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Reappoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Share Capital; Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 264,579,936 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 39,686,990 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise 317,495,924 Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Approve 71 M Category II Non-Cumulative US$Pref. Shares; Allot the Newly Created and 179.5 M Unissued Category II Non-Cumulative US$Pref. Shares, the 64.75 M Unissued Non-Cumulative Euro Pref. Shares and 300 M Unissued Non-Cumulative GBP Pref. Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SAIPEM
Ticker: | | Security ID: | T82000117 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 22, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Financial Statements, Statutory Reports, and Allocation of Income | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to 2.0 Million Treasury Shares, In Any Case Within the Maximum Amount of EUR 24.0 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Authorize Reissuance of Up to 2.o Million Treasury Shares to Service Stock Option Plan and Stock Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1 | | Fix Number of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2 | | Elect Directors - Majority Slate | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.3 | | Elect Directors - Minority Shareholders Slate | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.4 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditors and its Chairman - Majority Slate | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditors - Minority Slate | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.3 | | Approve Remuneration of Internal Statutory Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SANOFI-AVENTIS (FORMERLY SANOFI-SYNTHELABO)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5548N101 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 13, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger by Absorption of Aventis by Sanofi-Aventis; Authorize Issuance of 19.1 Million Shares to Compensate Aventis Minority Shareholders | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Accounting Treatment of Absorption | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Assume Obligations of 257,248 Outstanding Aventis Warrants; Authorize Issuance of Up to 301,984 Sanofi-Aventis Shares to Satisfy Conversion of Aventis Warrants | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Assume Obligations of 48.08 Million Outstanding Aventis Stock Options; Authorize Issuance of Sanofi-Aventis Shares to Satisfy Conversion of Aventis Stock Options | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Set Dec. 31, 2004, as Effective Date of Merger and Related Capital Increase to Aventis Minority Shareholders | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | For | | Management | |
SANOFI-AVENTIS (FORMERLY SANOFI-SYNTHELABO)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5548N101 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 23, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger by Absorption of Aventis by Sanofi-Aventis; Authorize Issuance of 19.1 Million Shares to Compensate Aventis Minority Shareholders | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Accounting Treatment of Absorption | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Assume Obligations of 257,248 Outstanding Aventis Warrants; Authorize Issuance of Up to 301,984 Sanofi-Aventis Shares to Satisfy Conversion of Aventis Warrants | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Assume Obligations of 48.08 Million Outstanding Aventis Stock Options; Authorize Issuance of Sanofi-Aventis Shares to Satisfy Conversion of Aventis Stock Options | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Set Dec. 31, 2004, as Effective Date of Merger and Related Capital Increase to Aventis Minority Shareholders | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Amend Articles to Reflect Changes in Capital | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | For | | Management | |
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SANOFI-AVENTIS (FORMERLY SANOFI-SYNTHELABO)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5548N101 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 31, 2005 | 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 1.20 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Ratify Pierre Coll as Alternate Auditor | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Cancel Outstanding Debt Issuance Authority | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1.4 Billion; Authorize Global Limit of EUR 1.6 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 840 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Capitalization of Reserves of Up to EUR 500 Million for Bonus Issue or Increase in Par Value | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Board to Increase Capital in the Event of Demand Exceeding Amounts Proposed in Issuance Authorities Above | | 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 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Up to 1 Percent of Issued Capital For Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SBC COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Ticker: | SBC | Security ID: | 78387G103 |
Meeting Date: | APR 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 1, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Gilbert F. Amelio | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director August A. Busch III | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Martin K. Eby, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director James A. Henderson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Charles F. Knight | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Lynn M. Martin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John B. McCoy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Mary S. Metz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Toni Rembe | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director S. Donley Ritchey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Joyce M. Roche | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Laura D’Andrea Tyson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Patricia P. Upton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Edward E. Whitacre, Jr | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Nonqualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Adopt Simple Majority Vote | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
SBM OFFSHORE NV (FRMELY IHC CALAND NV)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | N44062128 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 11, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | FEB 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Open Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Sale of the Dutch Shipyards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Articles in Connection with Sale of the Dutch Shipyards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Adopt English as Language for Annual Report and Annual Accounts | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Placement of Minutes of Shareholders’ Meeting on Company Website | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Other Business (Non-Voting) | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Close Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SBM OFFSHORE NV (FRMELY IHC CALAND NV)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | N7752F106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 20, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAY 13, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Open Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2a | | Receive Report of Management Board | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2b | | Receive Report of Supervisory Board | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2c | | Approve Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of USD 1.70 Per Ordinary Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4a | | Approve Discharge of Management Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4b | | Approve Discharge of Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Discussion on Company’s Corporate Governance Report | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Remuneration Report Containing Remuneration Policy for Management Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8a | | Grant Board Authority to Issue Authorized Yet Unissued Ordinary Shares Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8b | | Authorize Board to Exclude Preemptive Rights from Issuance Under Item 8a | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect R. van Gelder to Supervisory Board | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Other Business (Non-Voting) | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Close Meeting | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORP.
Ticker: | SGP | Security ID: | 806605101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Hans W. Becherer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Kathryn C. Turner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Robert F. W. van Oordt | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Declassify the Board of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Eliminate Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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SCHLUMBERGER LTD.
Ticker: | SLB | Security ID: | 806857108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 13, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 2, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 M.E. Marks | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director D. Primat | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director T.I. Sandvold | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director N. Seydoux | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director L.G. Stuntz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director R. Talwar | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | ADOPTION OF MANDATORY AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | ADOPTION OF VOLUNTARY AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2005 OPTION PLAN | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHLUMBERGER DISCOUNTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM | | For | | For | | Management | |
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA (FORMERLY SCHNEIDER SA)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F86921107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 12, 2005 | 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 1.80 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Serge Weinberg as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Acknowledge the Resignation of Caisse des Depots et Consignations and Appoint Jerome Gallot as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Henri Lachmann as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Rene Barbier de La Serre as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Aggregate Amount of EUR 800,000 | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | Authorize Repurchase of Up to Ten Percent of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 500 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 300 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Capital Increase for Future Exchange Offers/Acquisitions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Authorize Up to Three Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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SOLECTRON CORP.
Ticker: | SLR | Security ID: | 834182107 |
Meeting Date: | JAN 13, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | NOV 18, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director William A. Hasler | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Michael R. Cannon | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard A. D’Amore | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director H. Paulett Eberhart | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Heinz Fridrich | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director William R. Graber | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Dr. Paul R. Low | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director C. Wesley M. Scott | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Cyril Yansouni | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
SONY CORP.
Ticker: | SNE | Security ID: | J76379106 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 22, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Amend Articles to Authorize Public Announcements in Electronic Format | | 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 | | For | | Management | |
2.11 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.12 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Amend Articles to Require Disclosure of Individual Compensation Levels for Five Highest-Paid Directors | | Against | | For | | Shareholder | |
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SUMITOMO CORP.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J77282119 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 4, Final JY 7, Special JY 0 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines - Reduce Directors Term in Office | | 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 | |
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 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors | | For | | Against | | Management | |
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J77411114 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Amend Articles to: Increase Authorized Capital from 2 Billion to 3 Billion Shares - Abolish Retirement Bonus System - Authorize Board to Vary AGM Record Date | | For | | Against | | Management | |
3.1 | | Elect Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
3.2 | | 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 Bonuses for Directors and Statutory Auditors and Special Payments to Continuing Directors and Statutory Auditors in Connection with Abolition of Retirement Bonus System | | For | | Against | | Management | |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | 874039100 |
Meeting Date: | DEC 21, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | NOV 22, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | TO APPROVE THE REVISIONS OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH. | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TAIYO YUDEN CO. LTD.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J80206113 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Amend Articles to: Decresas Maximum Board Size | | 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 | |
4 | | Approve Executive Stock Option Plan | | For | | Against | | Management | |
TARGET CORPORATION
Ticker: | TGT | Security ID: | 87612E106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 21, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Roxanne S. Austin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director James A. Johnson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
TELECOM ITALIA SPA.(FORMERLY OLIVETTI SPA)
Ticker: | TI | Security ID: | T92778108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 7, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual/Special |
Record Date: | APR 5, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Acquisition of Telecom Italia Mobile Spa | | For | | For | | Management | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.1 | | Fix Number of Directors on the Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.2 | | Approve Remuneration of Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
2.3 | | Elect Two Directors on the Board | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TELECOM ITALIA SPA.(FORMERLY OLIVETTI SPA)
Ticker: | TI | Security ID: | T92778108 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 25, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | OCT 20, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Report Re: Utilization of Savings Shares’ Special Reserve | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.1.A | | Reelect Current Board Representative for Holders of Savings Shares, Carlo Pasteris | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.1.B | | Elect New Candidate Designated by Saving Shareholders as Board Representative for Holders of Savings Shares | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.2.A | | Fix Board Representative for Holders of Savings Shares’ Term in Office to Three Years | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.2.B | | Fix Board Representative of Holders of Savings Shares’ Term in Office To the Newly Proposed Term Presented by Saving Shareholders | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.3.A | | Fix Board Representative for Holders of Savings Shares’ Remuneration at EUR 36,152 | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
2.3.B | | Fix Board Representative for Holders of Savings Shares’ Remuneration To the Newly Proposed Amount Presented by Saving Shareholders | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
TELEKOM AUSTRIA
Ticker: | | Security ID: | A8502A102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 25, 2005 | 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 | | Approve Discharge of Management and Supervisory Boards | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Remuneration of Supervisory Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Amend Articles to Change Size of Supervisory Board and Establish Mandatory Retirement Age of 65 Years | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Elect Supervisory Board Members | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Receive Report Regarding Share Repurchse Scheme | | None | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Authorize Share Repurchase Program and Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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TESCO PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G87621101 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 24, 2005 | 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 5.27 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Rodney Chase as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Sir Terry Leahy as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Tim Mason as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect David Potts as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Elect Karen Cook as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Carolyn McCall as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Reappoint PricewaterhouseCooopers LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Increase in Authorised Capital from GBP 530,000,000 to GBP 535,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Scrip Dividend Program | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 129,200,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
15 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 19,470,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
16 | | Authorise 778,700,000 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
17 | | Authorise the Company to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 100,000 and to Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
18 | | Authorise Tesco Stores Ltd. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 100,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
19 | | Authorise Tesco Ireland Ltd. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
20 | | Authorise Tesco Vin Plus S.A. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
21 | | Authorise Tesco Stores CR a.s. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
22 | | Authorise Tesco Stores SR a.s. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
23 | | Authorise Tesco Global Rt to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
24 | | Authorise Tesco Polska Sp z.o.o. to Make EU Political Organisation Donations up to GBP 25,000 and Incur EU Political Expenditure up to GBP 25,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
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THAI OIL PUBLIC CO LTD
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Y8620B119 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Directors’ Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividend of Baht 1.80 per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Directors and Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Auditors and Authorize Board to Fix Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Release of Debentures | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Amend Memorandum of Association | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Other Business | | For | | For | | Management | |
TOTAL SA (FORMERLY TOTAL FINA ELF S.A)
Ticker: | TOT | Security ID: | F92124100 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 17, 2005 | 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 5.40 per Share of which EUR 3.00 Remains to be Distributed | | 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 24.4 Million Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Paul Desmarais Jr as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Reelect Bertrand Jacquillat as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
8 | | Reelect Maurice Lippens as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
9 | | Elect Lord Levene of Portsoken KBE as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
10 | | 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 | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Preemptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of EUR 1.8 Billion | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Up to One Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
A | | Shareholder Proposal: Authorize Up to One Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | Against | | Did Not Vote | | Shareholder | |
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TRIBUNE CO.
Ticker: | TRB | Security ID: | 896047107 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 18, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 23, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Roger Goodan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Enrique Hernandez, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director J. Christopher Reyes | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Dudley S. Taft | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
TULLOW OIL PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G91235104 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | 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 1.25 Pence Per Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect David Bamford as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Adrian Nel as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Graham Martin as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Steven McTiernan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect Clare Spottiswoode as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Re-elect Rohan Courtney as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Reappoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 3,232,410 | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Approve Increase in Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors from GBP 250,000 to GBP 400,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Tullow Oil 2005 Performance Share Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Ticker: | TYC | Security ID: | 902124106 |
Meeting Date: | MAR 10, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | JAN 10, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Dennis C. Blair | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Edward D. Breen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director George W. Buckley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Brian Duperreault | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Bruce S. Gordon | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Rajiv L. Gupta | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director John A. Krol | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Mackey J. Mcdonald | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director H. Carl Mccall | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Brendan R. O’Neill | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Sandra S. Wijnberg | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Jerome B. York | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
U.S. BANCORP
Ticker: | USB | Security ID: | 902973304 |
Meeting Date: | APR 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 28, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Joel W. Johnson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director David B. O’Maley | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director O’Dell M. Owens Md, Mph | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Craig D. Schnuck | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Warren R. Staley | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Reduce Supermajority Vote Requirement | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Prohibit Auditor from Providing Non-Audit Services | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
UBS AG
Ticker: | | Security ID: | H8920M855 |
Meeting Date: | APR 21, 2005 | 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 3.00 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1.1 | | Reelect Marcel Ospel as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.1.2 | | Reelect Lawrence Weinbach as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2.1 | | Elect Marco Suter as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.2.2 | | Elect Peter Voser as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4.3 | | Ratify Ernst & Young Ltd. as Auditors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.1 | | Approve CHF 31.9 Million Reduction in Share Capital via Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5.2 | | Authorize Repurchase of Issued Share Capital | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
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UNION PACIFIC CORP.
Ticker: | UNP | Security ID: | 907818108 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 25, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Philip F. Anschutz | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Erroll B. Davis, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Richard K. Davidson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Thomas J. Donohue | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Archie W. Dunham | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Spencer F. Eccles | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Judith Richards Hope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Michael W. McConnell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Steven R. Rogel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director James R. Young | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de Leon | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
Ticker: | UPS | Security ID: | 911312106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John J. Beystehner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Michael L. Eskew | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director James P. Kelly | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ann M. Livermore | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Gary E. Macdougal | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Victor A. Pelson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Lea N. Soupata | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director John W. Thompson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Carol B. Tome | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Ben Verwaayen | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
Ticker: | UNH | Security ID: | 91324P102 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Thomas H. Kean | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Robert L. Ryan | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director William G. Spears | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D. | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
Ticker: | VZ | Security ID: | 92343V104 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 5, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 7, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Provide for Cumulative Voting | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Require Majority of Independent Directors on Board | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Amend Director/Officer Liability/Indemnifications Provisions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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VINCI (FORMERLY SOCIETE GENERALE D’ENTREPRISES)
Ticker: | | Security ID: | F5879X108 |
Meeting Date: | APR 28, 2005 | 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 Discharge Directors | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of EUR 1.2 per Share | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
4 | | Approve Special Auditors’ Report Regarding Related-Party Transactions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
5 | | Reelect Patrick Faure as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
6 | | Reelect Bernard Huvelin as Director | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
7 | | Confirm Name Change of Auditor to Deloitte & Associes | | 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 400 Million | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
11 | | Authorize Issuance of Convertible Bonds with Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
12 | | Authorize Issuance of Convertible Bonds without Preemptive Rights | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
13 | | Authorize Board to Increase Capital in the Event of Demand Exceeding Amounts Proposed in Issuance Authorities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
14 | | Authorize Capital Increase of Up to Ten Percent for Future Acquisitions | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
15 | | Approve Stock Option Plan Grants | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
16 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
17 | | Approve Capital Increase Reserved for Employees of Vinci International Subsidiaries Participating in Savings-Related Share Purchase Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
18 | | Authorize up to Ten Percent of Issued Capital for Use in Restricted Stock Plan | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
19 | | Approve 2-for-1 Stock Split and Reduce Par Value from EUR 10 to EUR 5; Amend Articles 6 and 11 Accordingly | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
20 | | Authorize Issuance of Securities Convertible into Debt | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
21 | | Amend Article 11 to Reduce Board Term From Six to Four Years | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
22 | | Authorize Filing of Required Documents/Other Formalities | | For | | Did Not Vote | | Management | |
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G93882101 |
Meeting Date: | JUL 27, 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 Peter Bamford as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Julian Horn-Smith as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Re-elect Sir David Scholey as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Elect Luc Vandevelde as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Approve Final Dividend of 1.0780 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Re-appoint Deloitte and Touche LLP as Auditors of the Company | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Board to Fix Remuneration of the Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise the Company and Any Company Which is or Becomes a Subsidiary of the Company to Make EU Political Donations or Incur EU Political Expenditure up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 100,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 900 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issuance of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of USD 330 Million | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Authorise 6.6 Billion Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
14 | | Authorise 660 Million Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase Pursuant to Contingent Purchase Contracts | | For | | For | | Management | |
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WACHOVIA CORP.
Ticker: | WB | Security ID: | 929903102 |
Meeting Date: | APR 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | FEB 16, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John D. Baker, II | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Peter C. Browing | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Donald M. James | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Van L. Richey | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director G. Kennedy Thompson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director John C. Whitaker, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Wallace D. Malone, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Robert J. Brown | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
WACHOVIA CORP.
Ticker: | WB | Security ID: | 929903102 |
Meeting Date: | OCT 28, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Special |
Record Date: | AUG 20, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Merger Agreement | | For | | For | | Management | |
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WAL-MART STORES, INC.
Ticker: | WMT | Security ID: | 931142103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 3, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | APR 5, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director James W. Breyer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director M. Michele Burns | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Douglas N. Daft | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director David D. Glass | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Roland A. Hernandez | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director John D. Opie | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director J. Paul Reason | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director H. Lee Scott, Jr. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Jack C. Shewmaker | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director Jose H. Villarreal | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director John T. Walton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director S. Robson Walton | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.13 | | Elect Director Christopher J. Williams | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.14 | | Elect Director Linda S. Wolf | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Report on Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Prepare Sustainability Report | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Stock Option Distribution by Race and Gender | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Prepare Equal Opportunity Report | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
9 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
10 | | Require Majority of Independent Directors on Board | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
11 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
WALT DISNEY COMPANY, THE
Ticker: | DIS | Security ID: | 254687106 |
Meeting Date: | FEB 11, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | DEC 17, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director John E. Bryson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director John S. Chen | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Michael D. Eisner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Judith L. Estrin | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert A. Iger | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Fred H. Langhammer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Aylwin B. Lewis | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Monica C. Lozano | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Robert W. Matschullat | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.10 | | Elect Director George J. Mitchell | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.11 | | Elect Director Leo J. O’Donovan, S.J. | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.12 | | Elect Director Gary L. Wilson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Prohibit Greenmail Payments | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Vendor Standards in China | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
Ticker: | WMI | Security ID: | 94106L109 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 13, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 18, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 John C. Pope | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director W. Robert Reum | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Steven G. Rothmeier | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director David P. Steiner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Thomas H. Weidemeyer | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Report on Privatization | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
4 | | Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to Shareholder Vote | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
Ticker: | WFC | Security ID: | 949746101 |
Meeting Date: | APR 26, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 8, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Adopt Policy on Payday Lenders | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Link Executive Compensation to Predatory Lending | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Performance- Based/Indexed Options | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Limit Executive Compensation | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
8 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
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WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS PLC
Ticker: | | Security ID: | G62748119 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 26, 2005 | 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 3.075 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Re-elect David Hutchinson as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Re-elect Sir Kenneth Morrison as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect David Jones as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | Against | | Management | |
7 | | Reappoint KPMG Audit Plc as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
8 | | Authorise 151,900,000 Ordinary Shares and 50,379 Convertible Preference Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 80,000,000 | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 13,292,227 | | For | | For | | Management | |
WPP GROUP PLC
Ticker: | WPPG10 | Security ID: | G97974102 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 27, 2005 | 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 5.28 Pence Per Ordinary Share | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Lubna Olayan as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Elect Jeffrey Rosen as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Elect Mark Read as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Re-elect Sir Martin Sorrell as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
7 | | Re-elect Stanley Morten as Director | | For | | Abstain | | Management | |
8 | | Re-elect John Quelch as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
9 | | Reappoint Deloitte & Touche LLP as Auditors and Authorise the Board to Determine Their Remuneration | | For | | For | | Management | |
10 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities with Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 42,115,797 | | For | | For | | Management | |
11 | | Authorise 126,473,866 Ordinary Shares for Market Purchase | | For | | For | | Management | |
12 | | Authorise Issue of Equity or Equity-Linked Securities without Pre-emptive Rights up to Aggregate Nominal Amount of GBP 6,323,693 | | For | | For | | Management | |
13 | | Approve Remuneration Report | | For | | For | | Management | |
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WYETH
Ticker: | WYE | Security ID: | 983024100 |
Meeting Date: | APR 21, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 4, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Richard L. Carrion | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Robert Essner | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director John D. Feerick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Frances D. Fergusson | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Robert Langer | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director John P. Mascotte | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Mary Lake Polan | | 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. Torell III | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Review and Report on Drug Reimportation Policy | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
5 | | Separate Chairman and CEO Positions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
6 | | Report on Political Contributions | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
7 | | Discontinue Promotion of Premarin and Report on Animal Testing | | Against | | Against | | Shareholder | |
XEROX CORP.
Ticker: | XRX | Security ID: | 984121103 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 24, 2005 | | |
# | | 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 Robert A. McDonald | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Anne M. Mulcahy | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director N.J. Nicholas, Jr. | | 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 | |
YAHOO!, INC.
Ticker: | YHOO | Security ID: | 984332106 |
Meeting Date: | MAY 19, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 23, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1.1 | | Elect Director Terry S. Semel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.2 | | Elect Director Jerry Yang | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.3 | | Elect Director Roy J. Bostock | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.4 | | Elect Director Ronald W. Burkle | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.5 | | Elect Director Eric Hippeau | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.6 | | Elect Director Arthur H. Kern | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.7 | | Elect Director Robert A. Kotick | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.8 | | Elect Director Edward R. Kozel | | For | | For | | Management | |
1.9 | | Elect Director Gary L. Wilson | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Omnibus Stock Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
3 | | Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Ratify Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
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YAMADA DENKI CO.
Ticker: | | Security ID: | J95534103 |
Meeting Date: | JUN 29, 2005 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | MAR 31, 2005 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Approve Allocation of Income, Including the Following Dividends: Interim JY 0, Final JY 20, Special JY 1 | | For | | For | | Management | |
2 | | Amend Articles to: Expand Business Lines | | 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 | | Appoint Internal Statutory Auditor | | For | | For | | Management | |
5 | | Approve Increase in Aggregate Compensation Ceiling for Directors | | For | | For | | Management | |
6 | | Approve Retirement Bonuses for Director and Statutory Auditor, and Special Bonus for Family of Deceased Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
ZINIFEX LTD
Ticker: | | Security ID: | Q9899H109 |
Meeting Date: | NOV 22, 2004 | Meeting Type: | Annual |
Record Date: | NOV 20, 2004 | | |
# | | Proposal | | Mgt Rec | | Vote Cast | | Sponsor | |
1 | | Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | | None | | None | | Management | |
2 | | Accept Remuneration Report | | None | | None | | Management | |
3 | | Elect Peter William Cassidy as Director | | For | | For | | Management | |
4 | | Appoint Ernst & Young as Company’s Auditors | | For | | For | | Management | |
LORD ABBETT GLOBAL INCOME FUND
Nothing to Report
END NPX 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. |
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| By | : | /s/ Christina T. Simmons | |
| | Christina T. Simmons |
| | Vice President & Assistant Secretary |
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Date: August 29, 2005 |