UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
Scudder Total Return Fund
Investment Company Act file number 811-1236
Scudder Total Return Fund
(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: 10/31
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Date of reporting period: 7/1/04-6/30/05
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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: 08/06/2005
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2004 to 06/30/2005
Selected Accounts: Scudder Total Return Fund
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MICROSTRATEGY INCORPORATED MSTR Annual Meeting Date: 07/08/2004
Issuer: 594972 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 SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004.
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DELL INC. Annual Meeting Date: 07/16/2004
Issuer: 24702R 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 AUDITORS Management For No
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EXPENSING STOCK Shareholder For Yes
OPTIONS
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC. ERTS Annual Meeting Date: 07/29/2004
Issuer: 285512 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 AMENDMENTS TO THE 2000 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Yes
03 AMENDMENT TO THE 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For No
PLAN
04 AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Shareholder For No
TO CONSOLIDATE COMMON STOCK
05 AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Shareholder Against Yes
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK
06 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For No
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VERITAS SOFTWARE CORPORATION VRTSE Annual Meeting Date: 08/25/2004
Issuer: 923436 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 AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Yes
PLAN
03 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For No
FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
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MEDTRONIC, INC. MDT Annual Meeting Date: 08/26/2004
Issuer: 585055 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 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS MEDTRONIC S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against No
REGARDING ELIMINATION OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
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SYMANTEC CORPORATION SYMC Annual Meeting Date: 09/15/2004
Issuer: 871503 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 THE ADOPTION OF SYMANTEC S AMENDED Shareholder Against Yes
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 900,000,000 TO
1,600,000,000.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE SYMANTEC 2004 Management Against Yes
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AND THE RESERVATION OF 9,000,000 SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO SYMANTEC S 2000 DIRECTOR Management For No
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED (THE DIRECTOR
PLAN ), TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER FROM 25,000 TO 50,000 AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROPORTIONATE
ADJUSTMENT TO SHARES SUBJECT TO THE DIRECTOR PLAN UPON ANY STOCK
DIVIDEND, STOCK SPLIT OR SIMILAR CHANGE IN SYMANTEC S CAPITAL
STRUCTURE.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS SYMANTEC Management For No
S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2005 FISCAL YEAR.
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FEDEX CORPORATION FDX Annual Meeting Date: 09/27/2004
Issuer: 31428X 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 AMENDMENTS TO FEDEX S BYLAWS TO PROVIDE Management For No
FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO FEDEX S INCENTIVE STOCK Management For No
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For No
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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PAYCHEX, INC. PAYX Annual Meeting Date: 10/06/2004
Issuer: 704326 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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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY PG Annual Meeting Date: 10/12/2004
Issuer: 742718 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 THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For No
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Shareholder Against Yes
TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK
04 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CODE OF REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE Management For Yes
FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 IN-HOME FOOD STUDIES Shareholder Against No
FOR PET NUTRITION
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ORACLE CORPORATION ORCL Annual Meeting Date: 10/29/2004
Issuer: 68389X 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 FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF Management For No
THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
MAY 31, 2005
04 PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND Management For No
RESTATED 2000 LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE Shareholder Against No
CHINA BUSINESS PRINCIPLES FOR RIGHTS OF WORKERS
IN CHINA
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION LLTC Annual Meeting Date: 11/03/2004
Issuer: 535678 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 ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For No
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JULY 3, 2005.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION MSFT Annual Meeting Date: 11/09/2004
Issuer: 594918 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 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 STOCK Management For No
PLAN AND THE 1991 STOCK OPTION PLAN
03 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK Management For No
PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS, THE STOCK OPTION
PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AND THE STOCK
OPTION PLAN FOR CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS
04 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Management For No
CRITERIA FOR AWARDS UNDER THE 2001 STOCK PLAN
05 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For No
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. CSCO Annual Meeting Date: 11/18/2004
Issuer: 17275R 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 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS CISCO S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 30, 2005.
03 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING Shareholder Against No
THAT THE BOARD S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INITIATE A REVIEW OF CISCO S
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND MAKE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, A
REPORT OF THAT REVIEW BY JANUARY 1, 2005, AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN
THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
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INTUIT INC. INTU Annual Meeting Date: 12/09/2004
Issuer: 461202 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 SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For No
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL 2005.
03 APPROVE OUR 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Yes
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WALGREEN CO. WAG Annual Meeting Date: 01/12/2005
Issuer: 931422 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 AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS TO Shareholder For Yes
SEPARATE THE POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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ACCENTURE LTD ACN Annual Meeting Date: 02/02/2005
Issuer: G1150G 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 BYE-LAW AMENDMENTS TO RELOCATE INTO Management For No
THE BYE-LAWS EXISTING CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO CLASS A
COMMON SHARES OF PARTNERS AND FORMER PARTNERS BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY
THEM PRIOR TO ACCENTURE S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING.
03 RE-APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For No
FOR THE 2005 FISCAL YEAR AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE KPMG LLP S REMUNERATION.
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY IGT Annual Meeting Date: 03/01/2005
Issuer: 459902 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 AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL Management For No
GAME TECHNOLOGY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For No
LLP AS IGT S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC. ADI Annual Meeting Date: 03/08/2005
Issuer: 032654 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 SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For No
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 29, 2005.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OF Shareholder For Yes
EXPENSING IN THE COMPANY S ANNUAL INCOME STATEMENT
THE COSTS OF ALL STOCK OPTIONS ISSUED BY THE COMPANY.
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QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED QCOM Annual Meeting Date: 03/08/2005
Issuer: 747525 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 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For No
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
CLASSIFIED BOARD AND CUMULATIVE VOTING.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Shareholder Against Yes
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 3 BILLION TO 6 BILLION.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For No
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY AND OUTDATED
REFERENCES TO THE COMPANY S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY S FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2005.
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MORGAN STANLEY MWD Annual Meeting Date: 03/15/2005
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 TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO Management For No
INSTITUTE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO LIMIT CEO COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against No
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. AMAT Annual Meeting Date: 03/23/2005
Issuer: 038222 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 APPLIED Management For No
MATERIALS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
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LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. LEH Annual Meeting Date: 04/05/2005
Issuer: 524908 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 ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005.
03 APPROVAL OF 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Yes
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CEO COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against No
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FISERV, INC. FISV Annual Meeting Date: 04/06/2005
Issuer: 337738 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 SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For No
LLP AS THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF FISERV, INC. FOR 2005.
03 TO APPROVE THE FISERV, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For No
COMPENSATION PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
04 TO APPROVE THE FISERV, INC. STOCK OPTION AND Management For No
RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. GS Annual Meeting Date: 04/06/2005
Issuer: 38141G 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 AMENDMENTS TO OUR AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For No
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL
OF OUR DIRECTORS.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2005
FISCAL YEAR.
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CATERPILLAR INC. CAT Annual Meeting Date: 04/13/2005
Issuer: 149123 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 AUDITORS Management For No
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHTS PLAN Shareholder For Yes
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CODE OF CONDUCT Shareholder Against No
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GLOBAL PANDEMICS Shareholder Against No
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DIRECTOR ELECTION Shareholder Against No
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N Annual Meeting Date: 04/13/2005
Issuer: 806857 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
02 ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS AND DIVIDENDS Management
3A ADOPTION OF MANDATORY AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES Management
OF INCORPORATION
3B ADOPTION OF VOLUNTARY AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES Management
OF INCORPORATION
4 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF THE SCHLUMBERGER 2005 Management
OPTION PLAN
5 APPROVAL OF ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHLUMBERGER Management
DISCOUNTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
6 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Management
FIRM
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION UTX Annual Meeting Date: 04/13/2005
Issuer: 913017 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 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For No
03 APPROVAL OF UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 2005 Management For No
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF Shareholder Against No
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ETHICAL CRITERIA Shareholder Against No
FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING CEO COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
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GENENTECH, INC. DNA Annual Meeting Date: 04/14/2005
Issuer: 368710 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 SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For No
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR OF GENENTECH FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005.
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY LLY Annual Meeting Date: 04/18/2005
Issuer: 532457 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 BY THE AUDIT Management For No
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST
& YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2005.
03 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON SEPARATING THE ROLES Shareholder For Yes
OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
04 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON IMPORTATION OF PRESCRIPTION Shareholder Against No
DRUGS.
05 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON A REPORT ON THE IMPACT Shareholder Against No
OF LIMITING PRODUCT SUPPLY TO CANADA.
06 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON PERIODIC REPORTS Shareholder Against No
ON THE COMPANY S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
07 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON PERFORMANCE-BASED Shareholder For Yes
STOCK OPTIONS.
08 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ANIMAL TESTING. Shareholder Against No
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CITIGROUP INC. C Annual Meeting Date: 04/19/2005
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 REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For No
CITIGROUP 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A CURB ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against No
COMPENSATION, NO FUTURE STOCK OPTION GRANTS AND NO RENEWALS OR
EXTENSIONS OF OPTION PLANS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against No
CONTRIBUTIONS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN Shareholder For Yes
OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES
OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CEO COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO THE COMPANY S NON-MANAGERIAL WORKERS UNLESS PRIOR
STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL IS GRANTED.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF DIRECTOR Shareholder Against No
NOMINEES BY A MAJORITY OF VOTES CAST.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A BY-LAW AMENDMENT Shareholder Against No
PROHIBITING THE PAYMENT OF NON-DEDUCTIBLE COMPENSATION TO ANY OFFICER
UNLESS PRIOR STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL IS GRANTED.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT A SIMPLE Shareholder For Yes
MAJORITY VOTE APPLY ON EACH ISSUE THAT CAN BE
SUBJECT TO A SHAREHOLDER VOTE.
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HERSHEY FOODS CORPORATION HSY Annual Meeting Date: 04/19/2005
Issuer: 427866 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 KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS FOR 2005.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Shareholder Against Yes
TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES.
04 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For No
TO CHANGE THE COMPANY S NAME TO THE HERSHEY COMPANY.
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C.R. BARD, INC. BCR Annual Meeting Date: 04/20/2005
Issuer: 067383 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 KPMG LLP AS Management For No
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2005.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO WORKPLACE CODE Shareholder Against No
OF CONDUCT BASED ON INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION
CONVENTIONS.
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC. AAPL Annual Meeting Date: 04/21/2005
Issuer: 037833 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 THE APPLE COMPUTER, INC. PERFORMANCE Management For No
BONUS PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2003 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management Against Yes
OPTION PLAN, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER BY 49 MILLION SHARES.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For No
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER
BY 2 MILLION SHARES.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
06 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against No
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TXN Annual Meeting Date: 04/21/2005
Issuer: 882508 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Management For No
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2005.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TI EMPLOYEES 2005 Management For No
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO REAPPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS Management For No
OF THE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
2000 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FORTUNE BRANDS, INC. FO Annual Meeting Date: 04/26/2005
Issuer: 349631 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2005.
03 APPROVE THE 2005 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN. Management For No
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP IBM Annual Meeting Date: 04/26/2005
Issuer: 459200 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For No
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (PAGE 24)
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE Shareholder Against No
25)
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--PENSION AND RETIREMENT Shareholder Against No
MEDICAL (PAGE 25)
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against No
(PAGE 27)
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--EXPENSING STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder For Yes
(PAGE 28)
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--DISCLOSURE OF EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against No
COMPENSATION (PAGE 29)
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON--OFFSHORING (PAGE 30) Shareholder Against No
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY AXP Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2005
Issuer: 025816 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against No
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SEPARATE ANNUAL Shareholder Against No
REPORT DESCRIBING THE COMPANY S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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BURLINGTON RESOURCES INC. BR Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2005
Issuer: 122014 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005.
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GE Annual Meeting Date: 04/27/2005
Issuer: 369604 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A DIRECTOR Management For No
B RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For No
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder For Yes
02 REPORT ON NUCLEAR RISK Shareholder Against No
03 REPORT ON PCB CLEANUP COSTS Shareholder Against No
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shareholder Against No
05 REPORT ON SUSTAINABILITY Shareholder Against No
06 DISCLOSE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
07 ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against No
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ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED ADBE Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2005
Issuer: 00724F ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Yes
PLAN INCREASING THE SHARE RESERVE BY 8,000,000
SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1996 OUTSIDE Management Against Yes
DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN INCREASING THE SHARE
RESERVE BY 400,000 SHARES.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder For Yes
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against No
06 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For No
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2, 2005.
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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2005
Issuer: 057224 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS THE COMPANY Management For No
S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For No
OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 REGARDING MAJORITY Shareholder Against No
VOTES PROTOCOL.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2005
Issuer: 478160 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Yes
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For No
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION KMB Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2005
Issuer: 494368 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 APPROVAL OF AUDITORS Management For No
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF GLOBAL Shareholder Against No
HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS BASED ON INTERNATIONAL
LABOR ORGANIZATION CONVENTIONS
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PFIZER INC. PFE Annual Meeting Date: 04/28/2005
Issuer: 717081 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Management For No
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2005.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO TERM LIMITS Shareholder Against No
FOR DIRECTORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON INCREASING Shareholder Against No
ACCESS TO PFIZER PRODUCTS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO IMPORTATION Shareholder Against No
OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against No
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PRODUCT AVAILABILITY Shareholder Against No
IN CANADA.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE SEPARATION Shareholder For Yes
OF THE ROLES OF CHAIR AND CEO AND ACCESS TO PHARMACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS.
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KELLOGG COMPANY K Annual Meeting Date: 04/29/2005
Issuer: 487836 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2005 Management For No
03 REPORT ON IMPACTS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD Shareholder Against No
04 APPOINTMENT OF INVESTMENT BANKER Shareholder Against No
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AFLAC INCORPORATED AFL Annual Meeting Date: 05/02/2005
Issuer: 001055 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For No
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMC CORPORATION EMC Annual Meeting Date: 05/05/2005
Issuer: 268648 ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 PROPOSAL 2 - TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE EMC Management For No
CORPORATION 2003 STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE BY 100,000,000
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE PLAN,
AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO
AWARDS OF RESTRICTED STOCK AND/ OR RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS TO 30% OF THE
TOTAL AUTHORIZED SHARES UNDER THE PLAN, AS DESCRIBED IN EMC S PROXY
STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL 3 - TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT Management For No
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005.
04 PROPOSAL 4 - TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder For Yes
RELATING TO PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS,
AS DESCRIBED IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
05 PROPOSAL 5 - TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder For Yes
RELATING TO EMC S AUDIT COMMITTEE, AS DESCRIBED
IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. VZ Annual Meeting Date: 05/05/2005
Issuer: 92343V ISIN:
SEDOL:
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vote Group: UNASSIGNED
Proposal Proposal Vote Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Mgmt.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For No
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For No
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against No
04 MAJORITY VOTE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shareholder Against No
05 BOARD COMPOSITION Shareholder For Yes
06 SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder For Yes
07 DIRECTORS LIABILITY Shareholder Against No
08 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against No
Vote Summary Report (Long)
07/01/04 to 06/30/05
Abbott Laboratories Shares Voted 182,700 Security 2824100
Meeting Date 4/22/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director R.S. Austin Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director W.S. Daley Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director H.L. Fuller Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director R.A. Gonzalez Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director J.M. Greenberg Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director J.M. Leiden Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director D.A.L. Owen Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director B. Powell Jr. Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director A.B. Rand Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director W.A. Reynolds Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director R.S. Roberts Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Director W.D. Smithburg Mgmt For For
1.13 Elect Director J.R. Walter Mgmt For For
1.14 Elect Director M.D. White Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Link Executive Compensation to Government Fines ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
5 Eliminate Animal Testing ShrHoldr Against Against
6 Report on Political Contributions ShrHoldr Against Against
Report on Operational Imact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and
7 Malaria Pandemic ShrHoldr Against Against
8 Separate Chairman and CEO Positions ShrHoldr Against For
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Shares Voted Security
Inc. 69,700 580645109
Meeting Date 4/27/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Sir Winfried Bischoff Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Douglas N. Daft Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Linda Koch Lorimer Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Harold McGraw III Mgmt For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Mgmt For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Mgmt For Against
4 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to
5 Shareholder Vote ShrHoldr Against For
Kohl's Corp. Shares Voted 43,900 Security 500255104
Meeting Date 4/27/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director James D. Ericson Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director William S. Kellogg Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Arlene Meier Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director R. Elton White Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Declassify the Board of Directors ShrHoldr Against For
Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to
4 Shareholder Vote ShrHoldr Against For
Bank of America Corp. Shares Voted 132,100 Security 60505104
Meeting Date 4/27/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director William Barnet, III Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Charles W. Coker Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director John T. Collins Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Gary L. Countryman Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Paul Fulton Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Charles K. Gifford Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director W. Steven Jones Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Kenneth D. Lewis Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director Walter E. Massey Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director Thomas J. May Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director Patricia E. Mitchell Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Director Edward L. Romero Mgmt For For
1.13 Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan Mgmt For For
1.14 Elect Director O. Temple Sloan, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.15 Elect Director Meredith R. Spangler Mgmt For For
1.16 Elect Director Robert L. Tillman Mgmt For For
1.17 Elect Director Jackie M. Ward Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Report on Political Contributions ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Director Nominee Amendment ShrHoldr Against Against
Broadcom Corp. Shares Voted 68,800 Security 111320107
Meeting Date 4/28/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director George L. Farinsky Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director John Major Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Scott A. McGregor Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Alan E. Ross Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Henry Samueli, Ph.D. Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Robert E. Switz Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Werner F. Wolfen Mgmt For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For Against
3 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Link Executive Compensation to Social and Financial
4 Issues ShrHoldr Against Against
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Shares Voted 123,200 Security 412822108
Meeting Date 4/30/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director George H. Conrades Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Sara L. Levinson Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director George L. Miles, Jr. Mgmt For For
2 Approve/Amend Employee Incentive Bonus Plan Mgmt For For
3 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Zimmer Holdings Inc Shares Voted 140,800 Security 98956P102
Meeting Date 5/2/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director J. Raymond Elliott Mgmt For For
2 Amend Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
3 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
4 Prohibit Auditor from Providing Non-Audit Services ShrHoldr Against Against
Baxter International Inc. Shares Voted 115,300 Security 71813109
Meeting Date 5/3/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Blake E. Devitt Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Joseph B. Martin, M.D., Ph. D. Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Robert L. Parkinson, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Thomas T. Stallkamp Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Albert P.L. Stroucken Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Restore or Provide for Cumulative Voting ShrHoldr Against For
4 Prohibit Auditor from Providing Non-Audit Services ShrHoldr Against Against
5 Declassify the Board of Directors ShrHoldr For
EOG Resources, Inc. Shares Voted 160,200 Security 26875P101
Meeting Date 5/3/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director George A. Alcorn Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Charles R. Crisp Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Mark G. Papa Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Edmund P. Segner, III Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director William D. Stevens Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director H. Leighton Steward Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Donald F. Textor Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Frank G. Wisner Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Mgmt For For
UnitedHealth Group Shares Voted Security
Incorporated 133,700 91324P102
Meeting Date 5/3/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Thomas H. Kean Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Robert L. Ryan Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director William G. Spears Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Gail R. Wilensky, Ph.D. Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
4 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
PepsiCo, Inc. Shares Voted 206,300 Security 713448108
Meeting Date 5/4/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director John F. Akers Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Robert E. Allen Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Ray L. Hunt Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Arthur C. Martinez Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Indra K. Nooyi Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Steven S Reinemund Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Sharon P. Rockefeller Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director James J. Schiro Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director Franklin A. Thomas Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director Cynthia M. Trudell Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director Solomon D. Trujillo Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Director Daniel Vasella Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Report on Corporate Political Contributions ShrHoldr Against Against
Colgate-Palmolive Co. Shares Voted 73,100 Security 194162103
Meeting Date 5/4/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Jill K. Conway Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Ronald E. Ferguson Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Ellen M. Hancock Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director David W. Johnson Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Richard J. Kogan Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Delano E. Lewis Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Reuben Mark Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Elizabeth A. Monrad Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Approve Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
4 Approve Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
5 Review/Limit Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
ConocoPhillips Shares Voted 82,800 Security 20825C104
Meeting Date 5/5/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director J.J. Mulva Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Norman R. Augustine Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Larry D. Horner Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Charles C. Krulak Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Limit Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
Ecolab, Inc. Shares Voted 158,400 Security 278865100
Meeting Date 5/6/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Douglas M. Baker, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Stefan Hamelmann Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director James J. Howard Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Jerry W. Levin Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Robert L. Lumpkins Mgmt For For
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
3 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3M CO Shares Voted 50,600 Security 88579Y101
Meeting Date 5/10/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Vance D. Coffman Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Rozanne L. Ridgway Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Louis W. Sullivan Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
4 Eliminate Animal Testing ShrHoldr Against Against
5 Implement China Principles ShrHoldr Against Against
Boston Scientific Corp. Shares Voted 154,800 Security 101137107
Meeting Date 5/10/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Ray J. Groves Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Peter M. Nicholas Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Warren B. Rudman Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director James R. Tobin Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
Gilead Sciences, Inc. Shares Voted 222,500 Security 375558103
Meeting Date 5/10/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Paul Berg Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Etienne F. Davignon Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director James M. Denny Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director John C. Martin Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Gordon E. Moore Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Nicholas G. Moore Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director George P. Shultz Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Gayle E. Wilson Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
Report on Impact of HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria
4 Pandemics ShrHoldr Against Against
Amgen, Inc. Shares Voted 49,600 Security 31162100
Meeting Date 5/11/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Dr. David Baltimore Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Ms. Judith C. Pelham Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Mr. Kevin W. Sharer Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Eliminate Animal Testing ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Review/Limit Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
5 Adopt Retention Ratio for Executives ShrHoldr Against Against
Transocean Inc. Shares Voted 124,400 Security G90078109
Meeting Date 5/12/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
Meeting for Holders of ADR's
1.1 Elect Director Judy J. Kelly Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Roberto Monti Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Ian C. Strachan Mgmt For For
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ORDINARY
SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN FROM
2 2,500,000 TO 3,500,000. Mgmt For For
APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO
SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
3 FIRM. Mgmt For For
XTO Energy Inc Shares Voted 70,933 Security 98385X106
Meeting Date 5/17/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Herbert D. Simons Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director William A. Adams, III Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Keith A. Hutton Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Jack P. Randall Mgmt For For
Intel Corp. Shares Voted 497,900 Security 458140100
Meeting Date 5/18/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Craig R. Barrett Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director E. John P. Browne Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director D. James Guzy Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Reed E. Hundt Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Paul S. Otellini Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director David S. Pottruck Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Jane E. Shaw Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director John L. Thornton Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director David B. Yoffie Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For Against
4 Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Mgmt For For
Target Corporation Shares Voted 241,200 Security 87612E106
Meeting Date 5/18/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Roxanne S. Austin Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director James A. Johnson Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Yum Brands, Inc. Shares Voted 140,600 Security 988498101
Meeting Date 5/19/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1 Declassify the Board of Directors Mgmt For For
2.1 Elect Director David W. Dorman Mgmt For For
2.2 Elect Director Massimo Ferragamo Mgmt For For
2.3 Elect Director J. David Grissom Mgmt For For
2.4 Elect Director Bonnie Hill Mgmt For For
2.5 Elect Director Robert Holland, Jr. Mgmt For For
2.6 Elect Director Kenneth G. Langone Mgmt For For
2.7 Elect Director Jonathan S. Linen Mgmt For For
2.8 Elect Director David C. Novak Mgmt For For
2.9 Elect Director Andrall E. Pearson Mgmt For For
2.1 Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan Mgmt For For
2.11 Elect Director Jackie Trujillo Mgmt For For
2.12 Elect Director Robert J. Ulrich Mgmt For For
Elect Directors David W. Dorman, Massimo Ferragamo,
3 Thomas M. Ryan, Robert Ulrich and Jonathan Linen Mgmt For For
4 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
5 Sustainability Report ShrHoldr Against Against
6 Prepare a Diversity Report ShrHoldr Against Against
7 Adopt MacBride Principles ShrHoldr Against Against
8 Report on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) ShrHoldr Against Against
9 Report on Animal Welfare Standards ShrHoldr Against Against
Dean Foods Company Shares Voted 61,300 Security 242370104
Meeting Date 5/24/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Tom C. Davis Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Stephen L. Green Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Joseph S. Hardin, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director John R. Muse Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Prepare a Sustainability Report ShrHoldr Against Against
Omnicom Group Inc. Shares Voted 103,800 Security 681919106
Meeting Date 5/24/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director John D. Wren Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Bruce Crawford Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Robert Charles Clark Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Errol M. Cook Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Susan S. Denison Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Michael A. Henning Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director John R. Murphy Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director John R. Purcell Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director Linda Johnson Rice Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director Gary L. Roubos Mgmt For For
3 Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Mgmt For For
4 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Home Depot, Inc. (The) Shares Voted 40,250 Security 437076102
Meeting Date 5/26/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Gregory D. Brenneman Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Richard H. Brown Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director John L. Clendenin Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Berry R. Cox Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Claudio X. Gonzalez Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director Milledge A. Hart, III Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director Bonnie G. Hill Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director Lawrence R. Johnston Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director Kenneth G. Langone Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director Robert L. Nardelli Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Director Thomas J. Ridge Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Amend Nomination Procedures for the Board Mgmt For For
4 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
5 Prepare Diversity Report ShrHoldr Against Against
6 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
7 Limit Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
Submit Severance Agreement (Change-in-Control) to
8 Shareholder Vote ShrHoldr Against For
9 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
10 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
11 Affirm Political Nonpartisanship ShrHoldr Against Against
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Shares Voted 88,400 Security 548661107
Meeting Date 5/27/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Robert A. Ingram Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Richard K. Lochridge Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Robert L. Johnson Mgmt For For
1.4 Amend Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan Mgmt For For
1.5 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Shares Voted 312,800 Security 931142103
Meeting Date 6/3/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director James W. Breyer Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director M. Michele Burns Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Douglas N. Daft Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director David D. Glass Mgmt For For
1.5 Elect Director Roland A. Hernandez Mgmt For For
1.6 Elect Director John D. Opie Mgmt For For
1.7 Elect Director J. Paul Reason Mgmt For For
1.8 Elect Director H. Lee Scott, Jr. Mgmt For For
1.9 Elect Director Jack C. Shewmaker Mgmt For For
1.1 Elect Director Jose H. Villarreal Mgmt For For
1.11 Elect Director John T. Walton Mgmt For For
1.12 Elect Director S. Robson Walton Mgmt For For
1.13 Elect Director Christopher J. Williams Mgmt For For
1.14 Elect Director Linda S. Wolf Mgmt For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
3 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
4 Report on Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
5 Prepare Sustainability Report ShrHoldr Against Against
6 Report on Stock Option Distribution by Race and Gender ShrHoldr Against Against
7 Report on Political Contributions ShrHoldr Against Against
8 Prepare Equal Opportunity Report ShrHoldr Against Against
9 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
10 Require Majority of Independent Directors on Board ShrHoldr Against For
11 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
Nabors Industries, Ltd. Shares Voted 0 Security G6359F103
Meeting Date 6/7/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
Meeting for Holders of ADR's
1.1 Elect Director Anthony G. Petrello Mgmt For
1.2 Elect Director Myron M. Sheinfeld Mgmt For
1.3 Elect Director Martin J. Whitman Mgmt For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For
AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS TO REQUIRE
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN DISPOSITIONS OF
3 COMPANY S ASSETS. Mgmt For
AMENDMENT TO 2003 EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN TO MAKE
4 NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS. Mgmt For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE THE COMPANY TO ADOPT
A POLICY THAT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FUTURE STOCK
5 GRANTS TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES BE PERFORMANCE BASED. ShrHoldr Against
Devon Energy Corp. Shares Voted 202,100 Security 25179M103
Meeting Date 6/8/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director John A. Hill Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director William J. Johnson Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Robert A. Mosbacher Jr. Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For For
4 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
Staples, Inc. Shares Voted 179,300 Security 855030102
Meeting Date 6/13/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Brenda C. Barnes Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Mary Elizabeth Burton Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Richard J. Currie Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Rowland T. Moriarty Mgmt For For
2 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan Mgmt For Against
3 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
Submit Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill) to
4 Shareholder Vote ShrHoldr Against For
eBay Inc. Shares Voted 148,800 Security 278642103
Meeting Date 6/23/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Fred D. Anderson Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Edward W. Barnholt Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Scott D. Cook Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Robert C. Kagle Mgmt For For
2 Approve Executive Incentive Bonus Plan Mgmt For For
3 Increase Authorized Common Stock Mgmt For For
4 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
5 Performance- Based/Indexed Options ShrHoldr Against For
6 Require a Majority Vote for the Election of Directors ShrHoldr Against Against
Symantec Corp. Shares Voted 179,300 Security 871503108
Meeting Date 6/24/2005 Meeting Type EGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1 Approve Merger Agreement Mgmt For For
2 Increase Authorized Common Stock Mgmt For For
3 Adjourn Meeting Mgmt For Against
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Shares Voted 49,600 Security 75896100
Meeting Date 6/30/2005 Meeting Type AGM
Ballot Issues Proponent Mgmt Vote
Rec Cast
1.1 Elect Director Leonard Feinstein Mgmt For For
1.2 Elect Director Robert Kaplan Mgmt For For
1.3 Elect Director Dean S. Adler Mgmt For For
1.4 Elect Director Jordan Heller Mgmt For For
2 Ratify Auditors Mgmt For For
3 Adopt ILO-based Code of Conduct ShrHoldr Against Against
4 Review/Limit Executive Compensation ShrHoldr Against Against
5 Declassify the Board of Directors ShrHoldr Against For
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 Total Return Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Julian Sluyters
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Julian Sluyters, Chief Executive Officer
Date 8/15/05
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.