UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
Scudder-Dreman Financial Services Fund
A Series of Scudder Equity Trust
Investment Company Act file number 811-08599
Scudder Equity Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
John Millette
Secretary
Two International Place
Boston, MA 02110
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-295-1000
Date of fiscal year end: 11/30
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Date of reporting period: 7/1/03-6/30/04
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Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other
than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24
and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the
most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
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ProxyEdge - Investment Company Report Report Date: 07/21/2004
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2003 to 06/30/2004
Selected Accounts: SCUD DREMAN FINANC SVS FUND
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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. PFS Annual Meeting Date: 07/17/2003
Issuer: 74386T ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, Management For No
INC. 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, Management Against Yes
INC. 2003 STOCK AWARD PLAN.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For No
AS AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2003.
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FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. BEN Annual Meeting Date: 01/29/2004
Issuer: 354613 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2004 KEY EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For No
COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For No
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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CHARTER FINANCIAL CORPORATION CHFN Annual Meeting Date: 02/25/2004
Issuer: 16122M ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
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NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA NTIOF Annual Meeting Date: 03/10/2004
Issuer: 633067 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: MUTUAL FUNDS
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.1 OF BY-LAW I OF THE BANK Management For No
TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BANK
02 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.6 OF BY-LAW I OF THE BANK Management For No
TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS
04 APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR Management For No
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shareholder Against No
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shareholder Against No
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shareholder Against No
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 4 Shareholder Against No
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 5 Shareholder Against No
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 6 Shareholder Abstain Yes
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 7 Shareholder Against No
12 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 8 Shareholder Against No
13 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 9 Shareholder Against No
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 10 Shareholder Against No
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 11 *NOTE- VOTING CUT-OFF Shareholder Against No
DATE: MARCH 8, 2004
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION BAC Special Meeting Date: 03/17/2004
Issuer: 060505 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT Management
02 ADOPTION OF BANK OF AMERICA S AMENDED STOCK PLAN Management
03 ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER Shareholder
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF BANK OF AMERICA COMMON
STOCK
04 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE BANK OF AMERICA Management
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES
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FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION FBF Special Meeting Date: 03/17/2004
Issuer: 339030 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 APPROVAL OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT Management
02 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE FLEETBOSTON Management
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES
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THE ST. PAUL COMPANIES, INC. SPC Special Meeting Date: 03/19/2004
Issuer: 792860 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 TO ACT ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SHARES OF ST. Management For No
PAUL S COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION
CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 16, 2003, AS AMENDED, AMONG
ST. PAUL, TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CORP. AND
A SUBSIDIARY OF ST. PAUL.
02 TO ACT ON THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND ST. PAUL S BYLAWS Management For No
IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, AS DESCRIBED
IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
03 TO ACT ON THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND ST. PAUL S ARTICLES Management For No
OF INCORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
04 TO ACT ON THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND ST. PAUL S ARTICLES Management For No
OF INCORPORATION TO REDUCE THE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR
CERTAIN FUTURE FUNDAMENTAL ACTIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATI FRE Annual Meeting Date: 03/31/2004
Issuer: 313400 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2003
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THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC. BSC Annual Meeting Date: 03/31/2004
Issuer: 073902 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL ACCUMULATION Management Against Yes
PLAN FOR SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE STOCK AWARD PLAN. Management Against Yes
04 APPROVAL OF THE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT PLAN, AS Management Against Yes
AMENDED.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For No
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2004.
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CITIGROUP INC. C Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2004
Issuer: 172967 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For No
AS CITIGROUP S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A CURB ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against No
COMPENSATION, NO FUTURE STOCK OPTION GRANTS AND NO RENEWALS OR
EXTENSIONS OF OPTION PLANS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against No
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A DISCONTINUATION Shareholder Against No
OF ALL RIGHTS, OPTIONS, SAR S AND POSSIBLE SEVERANCE
PAYMENTS TO THE TOP 5 OF MANAGEMENT.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN Shareholder For Yes
OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES
OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
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MORGAN STANLEY MWD Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2004
Issuer: 617446 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD Shareholder For Yes
OF DIRECTORS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL Shareholder For Yes
OF GOLDEN PARACHUTE AGREEMENTS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DISCLOSE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
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U.S. BANCORP USB Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2004
Issuer: 902973 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR THE 2004 FISCAL YEAR.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR Shareholder Against No
SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against No
RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTING. Shareholder For Yes
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION WB Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2004
Issuer: 929903 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Management For No
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2004.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, WHICH MANAGEMENT OPPOSES, Shareholder Against No
REGARDING NOMINATING DIRECTORS.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, WHICH MANAGEMENT OPPOSES, Shareholder Against No
REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL INFORMATION.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, WHICH MANAGEMENT OPPOSES, Shareholder For Yes
REGARDING SEPARATING THE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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WASHINGTON MUTUAL, INC. WM Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2004
Issuer: 939322 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For No
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2004
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A SPECIFIC COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
PROGRAM
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THE COLONIAL BANCGROUP, INC. CNB Annual Meeting Date: 04/21/2004
Issuer: 195493 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
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SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC. SOV Annual Meeting Date: 04/22/2004
Issuer: 845905 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For No
SOVEREIGN S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
03 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO SOVEREIGN S ARTICLES Shareholder For No
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 400 MILLION SHARES
TO 800 MILLION SHARES.
04 APPROVE SOVEREIGN S 2004 BROAD-BASED STOCK INCENTIVE Management For No
PLAN AND THE CONTINUATION OF SOVEREIGN S EMPLOYEE
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 APPROVE SOVEREIGN S BONUS RECOGNITION AND RETENTION Management For No
PROGRAM.
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC. MER Annual Meeting Date: 04/23/2004
Issuer: 590188 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For No
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 INSTITUTE CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against No
04 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN SEPARATE FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE Shareholder For Yes
OFFICER
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY AXP Annual Meeting Date: 04/26/2004
Issuer: 025816 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SIX-YEAR TERM Shareholder Against No
LIMITS FOR DIRECTORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SEPARATE ANNUAL Shareholder Against No
REPORT DESCRIBING THE COMPANY S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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BANKNORTH GROUP, INC. BNK Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2004
Issuer: 06646R ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS BANKNORTH Management For No
GROUP, INC. S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
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CHUBB CORPORATION CB Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2004
Issuer: 171232 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE CHUBB CORPORATION Management Against Yes
LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (2004)
03 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE CHUBB CORPORATION Management For No
LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE
DIRECTORS (2004)
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For No
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against No
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GOLDEN WEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION GDW Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2004
Issuer: 381317 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON Shareholder Against Yes
STOCK FROM 200,000,000 TO 600,000,000.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For No
LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
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THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, IN PNC Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2004
Issuer: 693475 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY WFC Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2004
Issuer: 949746 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S SUPPLEMENTAL Management For No
401(K) PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For No
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXPENSING STOCK Shareholder For Yes
OPTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK. Shareholder Against No
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
AND PREDATORY LENDING.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against No
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PIPER JAFFRAY COMPANIES Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2004
Issuer: 724078 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF PIPER JAFFRAY COMPANIES AMENDED AND Management Against Yes
RESTATED 2003 ANNUAL AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR 2004.
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TORCHMARK CORPORATION TMK Annual Meeting Date: 04/29/2004
Issuer: 891027 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS Management For No
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against No
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against No
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POPULAR, INC. BPOP Annual Meeting Date: 04/30/2004
Issuer: 733174 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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1 2 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF THE CORPORATION S Management For No
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2004.
04 TO AMEND ARTICLE FIFTH OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES Shareholder Against Yes
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK, PAR VALUE $6, FROM 180,000,000 TO 470,000,000.
05 TO AMEND ARTICLE FIFTH OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES Shareholder Against Yes
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF
PREFERRED STOCK WITHOUT PAR VALUE FROM 10,000,000 TO 30,000,000.
06 TO AMEND ARTICLE EIGHTH OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES Management For No
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
DIRECTORS SHALL ALWAYS BE AN ODD NUMBER.
07 TO APPROVE THE CORPORATION S 2004 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Management For No
PLAN.
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JP Annual Meeting Date: 05/03/2004
Issuer: 475070 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS.
03 APPROVE NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN. Management For No
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FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. FNFG Annual Meeting Date: 05/04/2004
Issuer: 33582V ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For No
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2004.
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SAFECO CORPORATION SAFC Annual Meeting Date: 05/05/2004
Issuer: 786429 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For No
SAFECO S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING 2004
03 TO APPROVE A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATED TO Shareholder Against No
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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MERCANTILE BANKSHARES CORPORATION MRBK Annual Meeting Date: 05/11/2004
Issuer: 587405 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MERCANTILE BANKSHARES CORPORATION Management For No
1999 OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN, AS AMENDED.
04 APPROVAL OF THE MERCANTILE BANKSHARES CORPORATION Management For No
AND PARTICIPATING AFFILIATES UNFUNDED DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR DIRECTORS, AS AMENDED.
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ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION ALD Annual Meeting Date: 05/12/2004
Issuer: 01903Q ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For No
AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR ALLIED CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED Management For No
COMPENSATION PLAN II.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S STOCK Management Against Yes
OPTION PLAN.
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CIT GROUP INC. CIT Annual Meeting Date: 05/12/2004
Issuer: 125581 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For No
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME Management Against Yes
BEFORE THE MEETING.
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KEYCORP KEY Annual Meeting Date: 05/13/2004
Issuer: 493267 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF THE KEYCORP 2004 EQUITY COMPENSATION Management Against Yes
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE KEYCORP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN. Management For No
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS.
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SLM CORPORATION SLM Annual Meeting Date: 05/13/2004
Issuer: 78442P ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 ADOPT THE SLM CORPORATION INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For No
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS THE CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION ALL Annual Meeting Date: 05/18/2004
Issuer: 020002 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR 2004.
03 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF ANNUAL COVERED Management For No
EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF LONG-TERM EXECUTIVE Management For No
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Shareholder Against No
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AIG Annual Meeting Date: 05/19/2004
Issuer: 026874 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 ADOPT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL COMPENSATION Management For No
PLAN
03 ADOPT A DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN Management For No
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For No
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL I DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY Shareholder Against No
STATEMENT
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL II DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY Shareholder Against No
STATEMENT
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL III DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY Shareholder Against No
STATEMENT
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MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. MMC Annual Meeting Date: 05/20/2004
Issuer: 571748 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR 2004.
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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. PFGI Special Meeting Date: 05/20/2004
Issuer: 743866 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 TO ADOPT PROVIDENT S MERGER WITH AND INTO NATIONAL Management For No
CITY CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, UNDER THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN
OF MERGER, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2004, BY AND BETWEEN PROVIDENT AND
NATIONAL CITY AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER
AGREEMENT.
02 TO AUTHORIZE THE POSTPONEMENT OR ADJOURNMENT Management Against Yes
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER.
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BANK ONE CORPORATION ONE Annual Meeting Date: 05/25/2004
Issuer: 06423A ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 MERGER PROPOSAL Management For No
02 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For No
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FANNIE MAE FNM Annual Meeting Date: 05/25/2004
Issuer: 313586 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS Management For No
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FANNIE MAE EMPLOYEE Management For No
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REINSTATE CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder For Yes
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J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO. JPM Annual Meeting Date: 05/25/2004
Issuer: 46625H ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: MUTUAL FUNDS
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 MERGER PROPOSAL Management For No
02 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR Management For No
04 RE-APPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Management For No
05 ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT Management Against Yes
ADDITIONAL PROXIES
06 DIRECTOR TERM LIMIT Shareholder Against No
07 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
08 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
09 SEPARATION OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder For Yes
10 DERIVATIVE DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against No
11 AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE Shareholder Abstain Yes
12 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
13 PAY DISPARITY Shareholder Against No
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION BAC Annual Meeting Date: 05/26/2004
Issuer: 060505 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Management For No
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANNUAL MEETING DATE Shareholder Against No
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS Shareholder Against No
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MUTUAL FUND TRADING POLICIES Shareholder Against No
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PRIVACY AND INFORMATION Shareholder Against No
SECURITY
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GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES TRUST, INC. Annual Meeting Date: 06/02/2004
Issuer: 38374W ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
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UNION PLANTERS CORPORATION UPC Annual Meeting Date: 06/08/2004
Issuer: 908068 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For No
DATED AS OF JANUARY 22, 2004, BY AND BETWEEN UNION PLANTERS
CORPORATION AND REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO WHICH UNION
PLANTERS CORPORATION AND REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL BE MERGED
WITH AND INTO A NEWLY-FORMED HOLDING COMPANY, NEW REGIONS FINANCIAL
CORPORATION.
02 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
2004 FISCAL YEAR.
04 ADJOURNMENT OF THE UNION PLANTERS ANNUAL MEETING, Management Against Yes
IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against No
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PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. PFS Annual Meeting Date: 06/23/2004
Issuer: 74386T ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For No
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 19, 2003, BY AND BETWEEN
PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. AND FIRST
SENTINEL BANCORP, INC., AND ALL MATTERS CONTEMPLATED
IN THE AGREEMENT, PURSUANT TO WHICH FIRST SENTINEL
BANCORP, INC. WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO THE COMPANY,
WITH THE COMPANY BEING THE SURVIVING CORPORATION.
02 DIRECTOR Management For No
03 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For No
AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
04 THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Management Against Yes
THE COMPANY, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO VOTE UPON
SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING,
AND ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK CORP. ICBC Annual Meeting Date: 06/24/2004
Issuer: 453414 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY Shareholder For No
BANK CORP. S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For No
AS INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK CORP. S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F]
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) Scudder Equity Trust
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Julian Sluyters
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Julian Sluyters, Chief Executive Officer
Date 8/18/04
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.