UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, DC 20549 |
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FORM N-PX |
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ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY |
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Investment Company Act file number 811-07288 |
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Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
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Craig S. Tyle, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2000 |
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Date of fiscal year end: 9/30 |
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Date of reporting period: 6/30/15 |
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Item 1. Proxy Voting Records. |
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AMERICAN CAPITAL AGENCY CORP. | ||||
Ticker: AGNC | ||||
Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
1.1 | Elect Director Robert M. Couch | Management | For | For |
1.2 | Elect Director Morris A. Davis | Management | For | For |
1.3 | Elect Director Randy E. Dobbs | Management | For | For |
1.4 | Elect Director Larry K. Harvey | Management | For | For |
1.5 | Elect Director Prue B. Larocca | Management | For | For |
1.6 | Elect Director Alvin N. Puryear | Management | For | For |
1.7 | Elect Director Malon Wilkus | Management | For | For |
1.8 | Elect Director John R. Erickson | Management | For | Against |
1.9 | Elect Director Samuel A. Flax | Management | For | For |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Management | For | For |
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ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | ||||
Ticker: NLY | ||||
Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
1a | Elect Director Wellington J. Denahan | Management | For | For |
1b | Elect Director Michael Haylon | Management | For | For |
1c | Elect Director Donnell A. Segalas | Management | For | For |
2 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Management | For | For |
3 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Management | For | For |
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HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP. | ||||
Ticker: HTS | ||||
Proposal No | Proposal | Proposed By | Management Recommendation | Vote Cast |
1.1 | Elect Director Michael R. Hough | Management | For | For |
1.2 | Elect Director Benjamin M. Hough | Management | For | For |
1.3 | Elect Director David W. Berson | Management | For | For |
1.4 | Elect Director Ira G. Kawaller | Management | For | For |
1.5 | Elect Director Vicki McElreath | Management | For | For |
1.6 | Elect Director Jeffrey D. Miller | Management | For | For |
1.7 | Elect Director William V. Nutt, Jr. | Management | For | For |
1.8 | Elect Director Thomas D. Wren | Management | For | For |
2 | Ratify Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors | Management | For | For |
3 | Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation | Management | For | For |
4 | Approve Omnibus Stock Plan | Management | For | For |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio
By (Signature and Title)* /s/LAURA F. FERGERSON_____
Laura F. Fergerson,
Chief Executive Officer – Finance and Administration
Date August 26, 2015
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.