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 811-06680
BHIRUD FUNDS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
c/o Bhirud Associates, Inc.
1266 E. Main Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
SURESH BHIRUD
Bhirud Associates, Inc.
1266 E. Main Street
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 977-1521
Date of fiscal year end: July 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2004
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the registrant’s proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking notes.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Disclose the following information for each matter relating to a portfolio security considered at any shareholder meeting held during the period covered by the report and with respect to which the registrant was entitled to vote:
(a).
The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b).
The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c).
The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP") number for the portfolio security;
(d).
The shareholder meeting date;
(e).
A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f).
Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(g).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(h).
How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(i).
Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
| AMERICA ONLINE LATIN AMERICA |
| Ticker Symbol:AOLA | Cusip Number: 02365B100 |
| Record Date: 4/28/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/23/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE CORP. |
| Ticker Symbol:AMICD | Cusip Number: 026760405 |
| Record Date: 4/30/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/17/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:ARTX |
Cusip Number: 042682104 |
| Record Date: 4/16/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/14/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KOST, FORER, GABBAY & KASSIERER | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:ABTL | Cusip Number: 05275N106 |
| Record Date: 4/26/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/24/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:LFC | Cusip Number: 16939P106 |
| Record Date: 5/17/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/18/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | RO REVIEW & APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | RO REVIEW & APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:CYTO | Cusip Number: 232824300 |
| Record Date: 4/21/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/15/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE CO'S 2004 EMPLOYEE STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:DSCM | Cusip Number: 262241102 |
| Record Date: 4/15/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/10/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | APPOINTMENT OF ERNEST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:EELN | Cusip Number: 26861P107 |
| Record Date: 4/15/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/11/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:EPNY | Cusip Number: 26881v100 |
| Record Date: 4/5/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/2/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNEST & YOUNG LL AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/2004 | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:ET | Cusip Number: 269246104 |
| Record Date: 4/5/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/27/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:HOMS | Cusip Number: 437852106 |
| Record Date: 5/10/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/28/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| INTERNAP NETWORK SERVICES CORP |
| Ticker Symbol:INAP | Cusip Number: 45885A102 |
| Record Date: 4/21/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/27/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2004 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| INTERNET INITIATIVE JAPAN INCORPORATED |
| Ticker Symbol:IIJIE | Cusip Number: 46059T109 |
| Record Date: 3/30/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/24/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL OF LOSSES FOR THE 12TH FISCAL YEAR | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | ELECTION OF 5 DIRECTORS | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:NITE | Cusip Number: 499063105 |
| Record Date: 3/19/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/12/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | AVOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004 | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:LCAVD | Cusip Number: 501803308 |
| Record Date: 3/24/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/14/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:LTON | Cusip Number: 535925101 |
| Record Date: 5/4/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/16/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:LOOK | Cusip Number: 543442107 |
| Record Date: 4/15/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/8/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:NMGDE | Cusip Number: 641144308 |
| Record Date: 3/29/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/26/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:PCNTF | Cusip Number: Y66183107 |
| Record Date: 4/8/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/28/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | TO ADOPT THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE CO. | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RE APPOINT ERNST & EOUNG AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:PDYN | Cusip Number: 69911G107 |
| Record Date: 4/7/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/14/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:PRCS | Cusip Number: 739421105 |
| Record Date: 3/22/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/13/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CO'S 3RD AMENDED & RESTATED 1995 STOCK PLAN | | ABSTAINED | ISSUER | | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:SNDK | Cusip Number: 80004c101 |
| Record Date: 3/30/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/20/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | FOR ALL NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | PROPOSAL TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTS OF THE CO. FOR FY ENDING 1/2/2005 | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:SEBL | Cusip Number: 826170102 |
| Record Date: 4/29/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/23/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ..... | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:SSTI | Cusip Number: 827057100 |
| Record Date: 4/20/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/4/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:SINA | Cusip Number: G81477104 |
| Record Date: 5/21/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/28/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:SNWL | Cusip Number: 835470105 |
| Record Date: 4/8/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/4/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:IMNR | Cusip Number: 45252T205 |
| Record Date: 4/20/2004 | Meeting Date: 6/15/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO AMEND THE 2003 STOCK PLAN BY INCORPORATING THE REMAINING | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:TMTA | Cusip Number: 89376R109 |
| Record Date: 4/1/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/26/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:TRIB | Cusip Number: 896438108 |
| Record Date: 4/8/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/14/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2003 | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RELECT MR. DENIS BURGER AS A DIRECTOR | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
| Ticker Symbol:VRTX | Cusip Number: 92532F100 |
| Record Date: 3/12/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/6/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:VISG | Cusip Number: 92675k106 |
| Record Date: 4/1/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/20/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | FOR ALL NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE VISAGE 1996 MANAGEMENT STOCK OPTION PLAN | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| WEBEX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. |
| Ticker Symbol:WEBX | Cusip Number: 94767L109 |
| Record Date: 3/31/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | PROPOSAL TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC. |
| Ticker Symbol:XMSR | Cusip Number: 983759101 |
| Record Date: 4/8/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/27/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| Ticker Symbol:ZHNE | Cusip Number: 98950P108 |
| Record Date: 3/22/2004 | Meeting Date: 5/19/2004 |
| Proposal # | Proposal | | Vote | Author | MRV* | vs. Mgmt |
| 1 | A VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
| 2 | TO RETIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF KPMG LLP | | FOR | ISSUER | FOR | WITH |
* Management Recommended Vote
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.
BHIRUD FUNDS INC.
By /s/Suresh L. Bhirud
* Suresh L. Bhirud
President and Treasurer
Date: August 27, 2004
*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.