UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-3074
Northeast Investors Growth Fund
(exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
100 High Street, Room 1000
Boston, MA 02110
David Randall
100 High St, Room 1000
Boston, MA 02110
(name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 617-523-3588
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period ending: June 30, 2009
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other
than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (239.24 and
274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting records for
the most recent twelve-month period June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its
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A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX,
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Investment Company Report
MEDTRONIC, INC.
SECURITY 585055106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDT MEETING DATE 21-Aug-2008
ISIN US5850551061 AGENDA 932935488 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VICTOR J. DZAU,
M.D. For For
2 WILLIAM A. HAWKINS For For
3 SHIRLEY A. JACKSON, PHD For For
4 DENISE M. O'LEARY For For
5 JEAN-PIERRE ROSSO For For
6 JACK W. SCHULER For For
TO RATIFY THE
APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS MEDTRONIC'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
02 PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
MEDTRONIC, INC. 2008
STOCK AWARD AND
03 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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Investment Company Report
NIKE, INC.
SECURITY 654106103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NKE MEETING DATE 22-Sep-2008
ISIN US6541061031 AGENDA 932939551 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JILL K. CONWAY For For
2 ALAN B. GRAF, JR. For For
3 JEANNE P. JACKSON For For
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
SECURITY 742718109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PG MEETING DATE 14-Oct-2008
ISIN US7427181091 AGENDA 932946556 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH I.
CHENAULT For For
2 SCOTT D. COOK For For
3 RAJAT K. GUPTA For For
4 A.G. LAFLEY For For
5 CHARLES R. LEE For For
6 LYNN M. MARTIN For For
7 W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. For For
8 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS For For
9 RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. For For
10 MARGARET C. WHITMAN For For
11 PATRICIA A. WOERTZ For For
12 ERNESTO ZEDILLO For For
RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF
THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
AMEND COMPANY'S
AMENDED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO ADOPT
03 MAJORITY VOTING Management For For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
#1 -- ROTATE SITE OF
04 ANNUAL MEETING Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
#2 -- ADVISORY VOTE ON
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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Investment Company Report
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 17275R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CSCO MEETING DATE 13-Nov-2008
ISIN US17275R1023 AGENDA 932954729 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D LARRY R. CARTER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E JOHN T. CHAMBERS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F BRIAN L. HALLA Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I RODERICK C. MCGEARY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J MICHAEL K. POWELL Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K STEVEN M. WEST Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1L JERRY YANG Management For For
TO RATIFY THE
APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS CISCO'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
02 ENDING JULY 25, 2009. Management For For
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND
THE COMPANY'S BYLAWS
TO ESTABLISH A BOARD
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN
03 RIGHTS. Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
SHAREHOLDERS
REQUESTING THE BOARD
TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO
SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN
SIX MONTHS PROVIDING A
SUMMARIZED LISTING AND
ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE
STEPS CISCO COULD
REASONABLY TAKE TO
REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD
THAT ITS BUSINESS
PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE
OR ENCOURAGE THE
VIOLATION OF HUMAN
RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH
IN THE PROXY
04 STATEMENT. Shareholder Against For
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Investment Company Report
BHP BILLITON LIMITED
SECURITY 088606108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BHP MEETING DATE 27-Nov-2008
ISIN US0886061086 AGENDA 932960950 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
TO RECEIVE THE 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
REPORTS FOR BHP BILLITON
01 PLC. Management For For
TO RECEIVE THE 2008
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
REPORTS FOR BHP BILLITON
02 LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR P M
ANDERSON AS A DIRECTOR OF
03 BHP BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR P M
ANDERSON AS A DIRECTOR OF
04 BHP BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR D R ARGUS
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
05 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR D R ARGUS
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
06 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT DR J G S
BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR OF
07 BHP BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT DR J G S
BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR OF
08 BHP BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR D A
CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF
09 BHP BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR D A
CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF
10 BHP BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR J NASSER
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
11 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT MR J NASSER
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
12 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT DR J M
SCHUBERT AS A DIRECTOR OF
13 BHP BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RE-ELECT DR J M
SCHUBERT AS A DIRECTOR OF
14 BHP BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO ELECT MR A L BOECKMANN
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
15 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO ELECT MR A L BOECKMANN
AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP
16 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO ELECT MR S MAYNE AS A
DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON
17 PLC. Shareholder For Against
TO ELECT MR S MAYNE AS A
DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON
18 LTD. Shareholder For Against
TO ELECT DR D R MORGAN AS
A DIRECTOR OF BHP
19 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO ELECT DR D R MORGAN AS
A DIRECTOR OF BHP
20 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO ELECT MR K C RUMBLE AS
A DIRECTOR OF BHP
21 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO ELECT MR K C RUMBLE AS
A DIRECTOR OF BHP
22 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
TO REAPPOINT KPMG AUDIT
PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF BHP
23 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RENEW THE GENERAL
AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES
24 IN BHP BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO RENEW THE
DISAPPLICATION OF
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS IN BHP
25 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
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FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ---------- ---------- -----------
TO APPROVE THE REPURCHASE
OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON
26 PLC. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 30
27A APRIL 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 29 MAY
27B 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 15
27C JUNE 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 31
27D JULY 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 15
27E SEPTEMBER 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN
BHP BILLITON PLC HELD BY
BHP BILLITON LTD ON 30
27F NOVEMBER 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE 2008
28 REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS
TO RULES OF THE GROUP
29 INCENTIVE SCHEME. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF
AWARDS TO MR M J KLOPPERS
UNDER THE GIS AND THE
30 LTIP. Management For For
TO APPROVE A CHANGE TO THE
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
REMUNERATION PAID BY BHP
BILLITON PLC TO NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN ANY
31 YEAR. Management For For
TO APPROVE A CHANGE TO THE
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE
REMUNERATION PAID BY BHP
BILLITON LTD TO NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN ANY
32 YEAR. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS
TO THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION OF BHP
33 BILLITON PLC. Management For For
TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS
TO THE CONSTITUTION OF BHP
34 BILLITON LTD. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
SECURITY 060505104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BAC MEETING DATE 05-Dec-2008
ISIN US0605051046 AGENDA 932970343 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE
THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES
OF BANK OF AMERICA
COMMON STOCK AS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, DATED AS OF
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, BY
AND BETWEEN MERRILL
LYNCH & CO., INC. AND
BANK OF AMERICA
CORPORATION, AS SUCH
AGREEMENT MAY BE
AMENDED FROM TIME TO
01 TIME. Management For For
A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE
2003 KEY ASSOCIATE
STOCK PLAN, AS AMENDED
02 AND RESTATED. Management Against Against
A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN
AMENDMENT TO THE BANK
OF AMERICA AMENDED AND
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
BANK OF AMERICA COMMON
STOCK FROM 7.5 BILLION
03 TO 10 BILLION. Management For For
A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE
THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN
THE EVENT THAT THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO
APPROVE THE FOREGOING
04 PROPOSALS. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
COMPANHIA VALE DO RIO DOCE
SECURITY 204412209 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RIO MEETING DATE 29-Dec-2008
ISIN US2044122099 AGENDA 932983871 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
THE APPROVAL FOR THE
PROTOCOL AND JUSTIFICATION
OF THE CONSOLIDARION OF
MINERACAO ONCA PUMA S.A.
INTO VALE PURSUANT TO
ARTICLES 224 AND 225 OF
THE BRAZILIAN CORPORATE
01 LAW. Management For For
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT
OF ACAL CONSULTORIA E
AUDITOR S/S, THE EXPERTS
HIRED TO APPRAISE THE
VALUE OF MINERACAO ONCA
02 PUMA S.A. Management For For
TO DECIDE ON THE APPRAISAL
REPORT, PREPARED BY THE
03 EXPERT APPRAISERS. Management For For
THE APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSOLIDATION OF MINERACAO
ONCA PUMA S.A. INTO VALE,
WITHOUT A CAPITAL INCREASE
OR THE ISSUANCE OF NEW
04 VALE SHARES. Management For For
TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT
OF A MEMBER AND AN
ALTERNATE OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, DULY NOMINATED
DURING THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETINGS HELD ON
APRIL 17, 2008 AND MAY 21,
2008 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 10 OF ARTICLE 11
05 OF VALE'S BY-LAWS. Management For For
AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF VALE'S
BY-LAWS TO REPLACE THE
ACRONYM "CVRD" FOR "VALE"
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW
06 GLOBAL BRAND UNIFICATION. Management For For
TO ADJUST ARTICLES 5 AND 6
OF VALE'S BY-LAWS TO
REFLECT THE CAPITAL
INCREASE RESOLVED IN THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETINGS HELD ON JULY 22,
07 2008 AND AUGUST 05, 2008. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
SECURITY 22160K105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COST MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US22160K1051 AGENDA 932985623 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES D. SINEGAL For For
2 JEFFREY H. BROTMAN For For
3 RICHARD A. GALANTI For For
4 DANIEL J. EVANS For For
5 JEFFREY S. RAIKES For For
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION
02 OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
SECURITY 291011104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EMR MEETING DATE 03-Feb-2009
ISIN US2910111044 AGENDA 932983681 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A.A. BUSCH III* For For
2 A.F. GOLDEN* For For
3 H. GREEN* For For
4 W.R. JOHNSON* For For
5 J.B. MENZER* For For
6 V.R. LOUCKS, JR.** For For
RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
02 PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 03073E105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABC MEETING DATE 19-Feb-2009
ISIN US03073E1055 AGENDA 932989227 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A RICHARD C. GOZON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B MICHAEL J. LONG Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C J. LAWRENCE WILSON Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS
AMERISOURCEBERGEN'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009. Management For For
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS
TO THE
AMERISOURCEBERGEN
CORPORATION 2002
MANAGEMENT STOCK
INCENTIVE PLAN AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLAN,
3 AS AMENDED. Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
TO REDEEM COMPANY'S
4 POISON PILL. Shareholder For Against
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Investment Company Report
APPLE INC.
SECURITY 037833100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AAPL MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US0378331005 AGENDA 932989760 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ---------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL For For
2 MILLARD S. DREXLER For For
3 ALBERT A. GORE, JR. Withheld Against
4 STEVEN P. JOBS For For
5 ANDREA JUNG For For
6 A.D. LEVINSON, PH.D. For For
7 ERIC E. SCHMIDT, PH.D. For For
8 JEROME B. YORK For For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING POLITICAL
CONTRIBUTIONS AND
EXPENDITURES REPORT,
IF PROPERLY PRESENTED
02 AT THE MEETING. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING ADOPTION OF
PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH
CARE REFORM, IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT
03 THE MEETING. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE
04 MEETING. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING ADVISORY
VOTE ON COMPENSATION,
IF PROPERLY PRESENTED
05 AT THE MEETING. Shareholder Against For
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Investment Company Report
DEERE & COMPANY
SECURITY 244199105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DE MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US2441991054 AGENDA 932992185 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C CLAYTON M. JONES Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D THOMAS H. PATRICK Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
02 FISCAL 2009 Management For For
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
#1 -- ANNUAL ELECTION
03 OF DIRECTORS Management For For
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
#2 -- ADVISORY VOTE ON
04 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
#3 -- SEPARATION OF CEO
AND CHAIRMAN
05 RESPONSIBILITIES Shareholder For Against
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Investment Company Report
QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 747525103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL QCOM MEETING DATE 03-Mar-2009
ISIN US7475251036 AGENDA 932990218 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARBARA T. ALEXANDER For For
2 STEPHEN M. BENNETT For For
3 DONALD G. CRUICKSHANK For For
4 RAYMOND V. DITTAMORE For For
5 THOMAS W. HORTON For For
6 IRWIN MARK JACOBS For For
7 PAUL E. JACOBS For For
8 ROBERT E. KAHN For For
9 SHERRY LANSING For For
10 DUANE A. NELLES For For
11 MARC I. STERN For For
12 BRENT SCOWCROFT For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY'S FISCAL YEAR
02 ENDING SEPTEMBER 27, 2009. Management For For
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HOLOGIC, INC.
SECURITY 436440101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOLX MEETING DATE 04-Mar-2009
ISIN US4364401012 AGENDA 932996373 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN W. CUMMING For For
2 ROBERT A. CASCELLA For For
3 DAVID R. LAVANCE, JR. For For
4 NANCY L. LEAMING For For
5 LAWRENCE M. LEVY For For
6 GLENN P. MUIR For For
7 ELAINE S. ULLIAN For For
8 SALLY W. CRAWFORD For For
9 WAYNE WILSON For For
TO CONSIDER AND ACT
UPON A STOCK OPTION
EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR
02 ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES Management Against Against
TO CONSIDER AND ACT
UPON THE ADJOURNMENT OF
THE ANNUAL MEETING,
INCLUDING, IF
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN
FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING
PROPOSALS, AS DESCRIBED
IN THE ACCOMPANYING
03 PROXY STATEMENT Management For For
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 913017109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UTX MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US9130171096 AGENDA 933001644 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS R. CHENEVERT For For
2 GEORGE DAVID For For
3 JOHN V. FARACI For For
4 JEAN-PIERRE
GARNIER For For
5 JAMIE S. GORELICK For For
6 CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ For For
7 EDWARD A. KANGAS For For
8 CHARLES R. LEE For For
9 RICHARD D. MCCORMICK For For
10 HAROLD MCGRAW III For For
11 RICHARD B. MYERS For For
12 H. PATRICK SWYGERT For For
13 ANDRE VILLENEUVE For For
14 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN For For
APPOINTMENT OF
02 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL:
OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN
03 MILITARY SALES Shareholder Against For
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T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 74144T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TROW MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US74144T1088 AGENDA 933001961 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A EDWARD C. BERNARD Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.
1C ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F BRIAN C. ROGERS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR.
1G ALFRED SOMMER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE
1I MARIE WHITTEMORE Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
02 2009. Management For For
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SECURITY 806857108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLB MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN AN8068571086 AGENDA 933013865 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. CAMUS For For
2 J.S. GORELICK For For
3 A. GOULD For For
4 T. ISAAC For For
5 N. KUDRYAVTSEV For For
6 A. LAJOUS For For
7 M.E. MARKS For For
8 L.R. REIF For For
9 T.I. SANDVOLD For For
10 H. SEYDOUX For For
11 L.G. STUNTZ For For
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND
APPROVE OF FINANCIALS
02 AND DIVIDENDS. Management For For
PROPOSAL REGARDING A
STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY
VOTE ON NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
03 COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
04 FIRM. Management For For
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COMPANHIA VALE DO RIO DOCE
SECURITY 204412209 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RIO MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US2044122099 AGENDA 933027953 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
APPRECIATION OF THE
MANAGEMENTS' REPORT AND
ANALYSIS, DISCUSSION AND
VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
O1A 2008 Management For For
PROPOSAL FOR THE
DESTINATION OF PROFITS OF
THE SAID FISCAL YEAR AND
APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT
O1B BUDGET FOR VALE Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS
O1C OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS
O1D OF THE FISCAL COUNCIL Management For For
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
REMUNERATION OF THE SENIOR
MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL
O1E COUNCIL MEMBERS Management For For
TO CHANGE THE LEGAL NAME
OF THE COMPANY TO "VALE
S.A.", WITH THE CONSEQUENT
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 1 OF
VALE'S BY-LAWS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW
E2A GLOBAL BRAND UNIFICATION Management For For
TO ADJUST ARTICLE 5 OF
VALE'S BY-LAWS TO REFLECT
THE CAPITAL INCREASE
RESOLVED IN THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS MEETINGS HELD ON
JULY 22, 2008 AND AUGUST
E2B 05, 2008 Management For For
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AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V.
SECURITY 02364W105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMX MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US02364W1053 AGENDA 933052730 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
APPOINTMENT OR, AS THE
CASE MAY BE, REELECTION OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY THAT THE HOLDERS
OF THE SERIES "L" SHARES
ARE ENTITLED TO APPOINT.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
I THEREON. Management For N/A
APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES
TO EXECUTE AND, IF
APPLICABLE, FORMALIZE THE
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
MEETING. ADOPTION OF
II RESOLUTIONS THEREON. Management For N/A
Page 20 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
SECURITY 665859104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NTRS MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US6658591044 AGENDA 933012748 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LINDA WALKER BYNOE For For
2 NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA For For
3 SUSAN CROWN For For
4 DIPAK C. JAIN For For
5 ARTHUR L. KELLY For For
6 ROBERT C. MCCORMACK For For
7 EDWARD J. MOONEY For For
8 WILLIAM A. OSBORN For For
9 JOHN W. ROWE For For
10 HAROLD B. SMITH For For
11 WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG For For
12 ENRIQUE J. SOSA For For
13 CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III For For
14 FREDERICK H. WADDELL For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP
AS THE CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,
02 2009. Management For For
ADOPTION OF THE
PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN
ADVISORY (NON-BINDING)
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
03 COMPENSATION. Management Against Against
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Investment Company Report
ENCANA CORPORATION
SECURITY 292505104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ECA MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN CA2925051047 AGENDA 933020062 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RALPH S. CUNNINGHAM For For
2 PATRICK D. DANIEL For For
3 IAN W. DELANEY For For
4 RANDALL K. ERESMAN For For
5 CLAIRE S. FARLEY For For
6 MICHAEL A. GRANDIN For For
7 BARRY W. HARRISON For For
8 VALERIE A.A. NIELSEN For For
9 DAVID P. O'BRIEN For For
10 JANE L. PEVERETT For For
11 ALLAN P. SAWIN For For
12 WAYNE G. THOMSON For For
13 CLAYTON H. WOITAS For For
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS -
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
AT A REMUNERATION TO BE
FIXED BY THE BOARD OF
02 DIRECTORS. Management For For
Page 22 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
SECURITY 478160104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNJ MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US4781601046 AGENDA 933008523 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D ARNOLD G. LANGBO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I DAVID SATCHER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
RATIFICATION OF
APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
ADVISORY VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
POLICIES
03 AND DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
Page 23 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE CORPORATION
SECURITY 12189T104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BNI MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US12189T1043 AGENDA 933013625 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A A.L. BOECKMANN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B D.G. COOK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C V.S. MARTINEZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D M.F. RACICOT Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E R.S. ROBERTS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F M.K. ROSE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G M.J. SHAPIRO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H J.C. WATTS, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I R.H. WEST Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J J.S. WHISLER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
02 APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR 2009 (ADVISORY
VOTE).
PROPOSAL REGARDING SAY
03 ON EXECUTIVE PAY. Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL REGARDING
04 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
PROPOSAL REGARDING
05 REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
Page 24 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
NESTLE S.A.
SECURITY 641069406 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NSRGY MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US6410694060 AGENDA 933021711 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
APPROVAL OF THE 2008
ANNUAL REPORT, FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF NESTLE S.A.
AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE NESTLE
1A GROUP.* Management For For
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008
COMPENSATION REPORT (NON-
1B BINDING ADVISORY VOTE). Management For For
RELEASE OF THE MEMBERS OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
02 OF THE MANAGEMENT. Management For For
APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS
RESULTING FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET OF NESTLE S.A.
(PROPOSED DIVIDEND) FOR
03 THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2008. Management For For
RE-ELECTION TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS: MR. DANIEL
4A1 BOREL Management For For
RE-ELECTION TO THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS: MS. CAROLINA
4A2 MULLER-MOHL Management For For
ELECTION OF THE STATUTORY
AUDITORS KPMG S.A., GENEVA
BRANCH (FOR A TERM OF ONE
4B YEAR). Management For For
CAPITAL REDUCTION (BY
05 CANCELLATION OF SHARES). Management For For
MARK THE "FOR" BOX TO THE
RIGHT IF YOU WISH TO GIVE
A PROXY TO INDEPENDENT
REPRESENTATIVE, MR. JEAN-
06 LUDOVIC HARTMAN Management For
Page 25 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
SECURITY 459200101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBM MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4592001014 AGENDA 933008725 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A A.J.P. BELDA Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B C. BLACK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C W.R. BRODY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E M.L. ESKEW Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F S.A. JACKSON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G T. NISHIMURO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H J.W. OWENS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I S.J. PALMISANO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J J.E. SPERO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K S. TAUREL Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1L L.H. ZAMBRANO Management For For
RATIFICATION OF
APPOINTMENT OF
INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE
TERMS FOR CERTAIN
EXECUTIVES PURSUANT TO
SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL
03 REVENUE CODE Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
04 ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder For Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION AND
05 PENSION INCOME Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
ON ADVISORY VOTE ON
06 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
Page 26 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
EXELON CORPORATION
SECURITY 30161N101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EXC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US30161N1019 AGENDA 933010984 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A JOHN A. CANNING, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B M. WALTER D'ALESSIO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C BRUCE DEMARS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D NELSON A. DIAZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E ROSEMARIE B. GRECO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F PAUL L. JOSKOW Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G JOHN M. PALMS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H JOHN W. ROGERS, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I JOHN W. ROWE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J STEPHEN D. STEINOUR Management For For
THE RENEWAL OF THE
EXELON CORPORATION
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN
FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
02 2009. Management Against Against
THE RATIFICATION OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS EXELON'S
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT
03 FOR 2009. Management For For
A SHAREHOLDER
RECOMMENDATION TO
PREPARE A REPORT
SHOWING THAT EXELON'S
ACTIONS TO REDUCE
GLOBAL WARMING HAVE
REDUCED MEAN GLOBAL
TEMPERATURE OR AVOIDED
04 DISASTERS. Shareholder Against For
Page 27 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
STRYKER CORPORATION
SECURITY 863667101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYK MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8636671013 AGENDA 933013966 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN W. BROWN For For
2 HOWARD E. COX. JR. For For
3 DONALD M. ENGELMAN For For
4 LOUISE L. FRANCESCONI For For
5 HOWARD L. LANCE For For
6 STEPHEN P. MACMILLAN For For
7 WILLIAM U. PARFET For For
8 RONDA E. STRYKER For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
02 2009. Management For For
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Investment Company Report
CORNING INCORPORATED
SECURITY 219350105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GLW MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2193501051 AGENDA 933011570 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTORS Management
1 JAMES B. FLAWS For For
2 JAMES R. HOUGHTON For For
3 JAMES J. O'CONNOR For For
4 DEBORAH D. RIEMAN For For
5 PETER F. VOLANAKIS For For
6 MARK S. WRIGHTON For For
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS CORNING'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
02 DECEMBER 31, 2009. Management For For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING A DIRECTOR
ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE
03 STANDARD. Shareholder For Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO THE ELECTION
OF EACH DIRECTOR
04 ANNUALLY. Shareholder For Against
Page 29 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 674599105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OXY MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US6745991058 AGENDA 933021230 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A SPENCER ABRAHAM Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B RONALD W. BURKLE Management Against Against
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C JOHN S. CHALSTY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E JOHN E. FEICK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F RAY R. IRANI Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G IRVIN W. MALONEY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I RODOLFO SEGOVIA Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J AZIZ D. SYRIANI Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K ROSEMARY TOMICH Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1L WALTER L. WEISMAN Management For For
RATIFICATION OF
SELECTION OF KPMG AS
02 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
AMENDMENT OF RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO
PERMIT STOCKHOLDERS TO
03 CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS. Management For For
REPORT ON ASSESSMENT
04 OF HOST COUNTRY LAWS. Shareholder Against For
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ITRON, INC.
SECURITY 465741106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITRI MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US4657411066 AGENDA 933017433 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A MICHAEL B. BRACY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B KIRBY A. DYESS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C GRAHAM M. WILSON Management For For
THE RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
2 THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR; Management For For
Page 31 of 49 17-Jul-2009
Investment Company Report
DANAHER CORPORATION
SECURITY 235851102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DHR MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US2358511028 AGENDA 933024591 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A MORTIMER M. CAPLIN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B DONALD J. EHRLICH Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C WALTER G. LOHR, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D LINDA P. HEFNER Management For For
TO RATIFY THE
SELECTION OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS DANAHER'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
02 DECEMBER 31, 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS TO
DANAHER'S 2007 STOCK
03 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
TO ACT UPON A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REQUESTING THAT
DANAHER'S COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE ADOPT
SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES
RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY
NAMED EXECUTIVE
04 OFFICER. Shareholder For Against
TO ACT UPON A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REQUESTING THAT
DANAHER'S COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE ADOPT A
POLICY REQUIRING THAT
SENIOR EXECUTIVES
RETAIN A SIGNIFICANT
PERCENTAGE OF SHARES
ACQUIRED THROUGH
EQUITY COMPENSATION
PROGRAMS UNTIL TWO
YEARS FOLLOWING
TERMINATION OF THEIR
05 EMPLOYMENT. Shareholder For Against
TO ACT UPON A
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REQUESTING THAT
DANAHER'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ISSUE A
REPORT IDENTIFYING
POLICY OPTIONS FOR
ELIMINATING EXPOSURE
OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND
DENTAL CONSUMERS TO
MERCURY FROM DENTAL
AMALGAMS SOLD BY
06 DANAHER. Shareholder Against For
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AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION
SECURITY 029912201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMT MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US0299122012 AGENDA 933022749 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A RAYMOND P. DOLAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B RONALD M. DYKES Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C CAROLYN F. KATZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D GUSTAVO LARA CANTU Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E JOANN A. REED Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F PAMELA D.A. REEVE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G DAVID E. SHARBUTT Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H JAMES D. TAICLET, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I SAMME L. THOMPSON Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
SELECTION OF DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009. Management For For
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
SECURITY 375558103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GILD MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US3755581036 AGENDA 933024248 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL BERG For For
2 JOHN F. COGAN For For
3 ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON For For
4 JAMES M. DENNY For For
5 CARLA A. HILLS For For
6 JOHN W. MADIGAN For For
7 JOHN C. MARTIN For For
8 GORDON E. MOORE For For
9 NICHOLAS G. MOORE For For
10 RICHARD J. WHITLEY For For
11 GAYLE E. WILSON For For
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP BY
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
02 31, 2009. Management For For
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT
TO GILEAD'S 2004 EQUITY
03 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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Investment Company Report
GOOGLE INC.
SECURITY 38259P508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GOOG MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US38259P5089 AGENDA 933017178 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ERIC SCHMIDT For For
2 SERGEY BRIN For For
3 LARRY PAGE For For
4 L. JOHN DOERR For For
5 JOHN L. HENNESSY For For
6 ARTHUR D. LEVINSON For For
7 ANN MATHER For For
8 PAUL S. OTELLINI For For
9 K. RAM SHRIRAM For For
10 SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS GOOGLE'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,
02 2009. Management For For
APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S
2004 STOCK PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE UNDER THE
03 PLAN BY 8,500,000. Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING POLITICAL
CONTRIBUTION
04 DISCLOSURE. Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING INTERNET
05 CENSORSHIP. Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING HEALTH CARE
06 REFORM. Shareholder Against For
Page 35 of 49 17-Jul-2009
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APACHE CORPORATION
SECURITY 037411105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APA MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0374111054 AGENDA 933026254 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
01 FREDERICK M. BOHEN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
02 GEORGE D. LAWRENCE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
03 RODMAN D. PATTON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
04 CHARLES J. PITMAN Management For For
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 38141G104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GS MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US38141G1040 AGENDA 933037322 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B JOHN H. BRYAN Management Against Against
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C GARY D. COHN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D CLAES DAHLBACK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E STEPHEN FRIEDMAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F WILLIAM W. GEORGE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G RAJAT K. GUPTA Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H JAMES A. JOHNSON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J LAKSHMI N. MITTAL Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K JAMES J. SCHIRO Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1L RUTH J. SIMMONS Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
OUR 2009
02 FISCAL YEAR Management For For
ADVISORY VOTE TO
APPROVE EXECUTIVE
03 COMPENSATION Management Against Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING CUMULATIVE
04 VOTING Shareholder For Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING SIMPLE
MAJORITY
05 VOTE Shareholder For Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
TO AMEND BY-LAWS TO
PROVIDE FOR A BOARD
COMMITTEE ON U.S.
06 ECONOMIC
SECURITY Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING POLITICAL
07 CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
Page 37 of 49 17-Jul-2009
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ENTERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 29364G103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ETR MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US29364G1031 AGENDA 933037687 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.S.
1A BATEMAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.F.
1B BLOUNT Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.W.
1C EDWARDS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M.
1D HERMAN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.C.
1E HINTZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W.
1F LEONARD Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L.
1G LEVENICK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R.
1H NICHOLS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.A.
1I PERCY, II Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.J.
1J TAUZIN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.V.
1K WILKINSON Management For For
RATIFICATION OF SELECTION
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
02 2009. Management For For
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CME GROUP
SECURITY 12572Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CME MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US12572Q1058 AGENDA 933026999 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS H.
CHOOKASZIAN For For
2 ROBERT F. CORVINO For For
3 LARRY G. GERDES For For
4 DANIEL R. GLICKMAN For For
5 JAMES E. OLIFF For For
6 JOHN L. PIETRZAK For For
7 ALEX J. POLLOCK For For
8 WILLIAM R. SHEPARD For For
TO APPROVE THE CME
GROUP INC. AMENDED AND
RESTATED OMNIBUS STOCK
02 PLAN. Management Against Against
TO APPROVE THE CME
GROUP INC. AMENDED AND
RESTATED 2005 DIRECTOR
03 STOCK PLAN. Management Against Against
TO APPROVE THE CME
GROUP INC. AMENDED AND
RESTATED INCENTIVE PLAN
FOR HIGHLY COMPENSATED
04 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS. Management Against Against
TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
05 ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
SECURITY 46625H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JPM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US46625H1005 AGENDA 933038641 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C DAVID M. COTE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E JAMES DIMON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
ADVISORY VOTE ON
03 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Against Against
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE
04 REPORT Shareholder Against For
05 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder For Against
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER
06 MEETINGS Shareholder For Against
CREDIT CARD LENDING
07 PRACTICES Shareholder Against For
08 CHANGES TO KEPP Shareholder Against For
09 SHARE RETENTION Shareholder For Against
CARBON PRINCIPLES
10 REPORT Shareholder Against For
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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 00971T101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AKAM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US00971T1016 AGENDA 933051497 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A GEORGE H. CONRADES Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B MARTIN M. COYNE II Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C JILL A. GREENTHAL Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D GEOFFREY A. MOORE Management For For
TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF
THE AKAMAI
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2009
02 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
TO RATIFY THE SELECTION
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS OF AKAMAI
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
03 DECEMBER 31, 2009. Management For For
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 30231G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XOM MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US30231G1022 AGENDA 933046965 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.J. BOSKIN For For
2 L.R. FAULKNER For For
3 K.C. FRAZIER For For
4 W.W. GEORGE For For
5 R.C. KING For For
6 M.C. NELSON For For
7 S.J. PALMISANO For For
8 S.S REINEMUND For For
9 R.W. TILLERSON For For
10 E.E. WHITACRE, JR. For For
RATIFICATION OF
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
02 (PAGE 50) Management For For
CUMULATIVE VOTING
03 (PAGE 51) Shareholder For Against
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER
04 MEETINGS (PAGE 53) Shareholder For Against
INCORPORATE IN NORTH
05 DAKOTA (PAGE 54) Shareholder For Against
BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO
06 (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
07 COMPENSATION (PAGE 57) Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
08 REPORT (PAGE 59) Shareholder Against For
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
09 REPORT (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
AMENDMENT OF EEO
10 POLICY (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
GREENHOUSE GAS
EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE
11 63) Shareholder Against For
CLIMATE CHANGE AND
TECHNOLOGY REPORT
12 (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
RENEWABLE ENERGY
13 POLICY (PAGE 66) Shareholder Against For
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CHEVRON CORPORATION
SECURITY 166764100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVX MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US1667641005 AGENDA 933051067 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A S.H. ARMACOST Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B L.F. DEILY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C R.E. DENHAM Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D R.J. EATON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E E. HERNANDEZ Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F F.G. JENIFER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G S. NUNN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H D.J. O'REILLY Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1I D.B. RICE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1J K.W. SHARER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1K C.R. SHOEMATE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1L R.D. SUGAR Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1M C. WARE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1N J.S. WATSON Management For For
RATIFICATION OF
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC
02 ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
APPROVE THE MATERIAL
TERMS OF PERFORMANCE
GOALS FOR
PERFORMANCE-BASED
AWARDS UNDER THE
03 CHEVRON INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
APPROVE THE MATERIAL
TERMS OF PERFORMANCE
GOALS FOR
PERFORMANCE-BASED
AWARDS UNDER THE
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN OF CHEVRON
04 CORPORATION Management Against Against
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER
05 MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
ADVISORY VOTE ON
SUMMARY COMPENSATION
06 TABLE Shareholder Against For
GREENHOUSE GAS
07 EMISSIONS Shareholder Against For
COUNTRY SELECTION
08 GUIDELINES Shareholder Against For
09 HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shareholder Against For
10 HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shareholder Against For
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MCDONALD'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 580135101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MCD MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US5801351017 AGENDA 933053124 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A ROBERT A. ECKERT Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1B ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1C JEANNE P. JACKSON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1D ANDREW J. MCKENNA Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF AN
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO SERVE AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
02 FOR 2009. Management For For
APPROVAL OF
PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR
CERTAIN QUALIFIED
PERFORMANCE-BASED
AWARDS UNDER THE
MCDONALD'S CORPORATION
AMENDED AND RESTATED
2001 OMNIBUS STOCK
03 OWNERSHIP PLAN. Management Against Against
APPROVAL OF MCDONALD'S
CORPORATION 2009 CASH
04 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO
SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON
EXECUTIVE
05 COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
RELATING TO THE USE OF
06 CAGE-FREE EGGS. Shareholder Against For
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AMAZON.COM, INC.
SECURITY 023135106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMZN MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US0231351067 AGENDA 933053225 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1A JEFFREY P. BEZOS Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM
1B A. ALBERG Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN
1C SEELY BROWN Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.
1D JOHN DOERR Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1E WILLIAM B. GORDON Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1F ALAIN MONIE Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1G THOMAS O. RYDER Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
1H PATRICIA Q. STONESIFER Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
02 2009. Management For For
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LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 548661107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LOW MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US5486611073 AGENDA 933047359 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING For For
2 MARSHALL O. LARSEN For For
3 STEPHEN F. PAGE For For
4 O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. For For
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS
TO THE COMPANY'S 2006
LONG TERM INCENTIVE
02 PLAN. Management Against Against
TO RATIFY THE
APPOINTMENT OF
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
03 FIRM. Management For For
TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS
TO LOWE'S ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION
ELIMINATING ALL
REMAINING
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE
04 REQUIREMENTS. Management For For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING
REINCORPORATING IN
05 NORTH DAKOTA. Shareholder For Against
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING HEALTH CARE
06 REFORM PRINCIPLES. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING SEPARATING
THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN
07 AND CEO. Shareholder Against For
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933071754 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD C. ADKERSON For For
2 ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. For For
3 ROBERT A. DAY For For
4 GERALD J. FORD For For
5 H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. For For
6 J. BENNETT JOHNSTON For For
7 CHARLES C. KRULAK For For
8 BOBBY LEE LACKEY For For
9 JON C. MADONNA For For
10 DUSTAN E. MCCOY For For
11 GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD For For
12 JAMES R. MOFFETT For For
13 B. M. RANKIN, JR. For For
14 J. STAPLETON ROY For For
15 STEPHEN H. SIEGELE For For
16 J. TAYLOR WHARTON For For
RATIFICATION OF
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS
2 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE
PROPOSED 2009 ANNUAL
3 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING THE
SELECTION OF A
CANDIDATE WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL
EXPERTISE TO BE
RECOMMENDED FOR
ELECTION TO THE
COMPANY'S BOARD OF
4 DIRECTORS. Shareholder Against For
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CELGENE CORPORATION
SECURITY 151020104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CELG MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2009
ISIN US1510201049 AGENDA 933078378 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SOL J. BARER, PH.D. For For
2 ROBERT J. HUGIN For For
3 MICHAEL D. CASEY For For
4 RODMAN L. DRAKE For For
5 A.H. HAYES, JR., M.D. For For
6 GILLA KAPLAN, PH.D. For For
7 JAMES J. LOUGHLIN For For
8 ERNEST MARIO, PH.D. For For
9 WALTER L. ROBB, PH.D. For For
RATIFICATION OF THE
APPOINTMENT OF KPMG
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31,
02 2009. Management For For
APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDMENT AND
RESTATEMENT OF THE
COMPANY'S 2008 STOCK
03 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL
REGARDING THE VOTING
STANDARD FOR DIRECTOR
04 ELECTIONS. Shareholder Against For
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TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
SECURITY 881624209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEVA MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US8816242098 AGENDA 933094384 -- Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- --------------------------- ------------- ---------- -----------
TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS' RECOMMENDATION
THAT THE CASH DIVIDEND FOR
THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2008, WHICH WAS PAID
IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND
AGGREGATED NIS 1.95
(APPROXIMATELY US$0.525,
ACCORDING TO THE
APPLICABLE EXCHANGE RATES)
PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR
01 ADS), BE DECLARED FINAL. Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR.
2A PHILLIP FROST Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
2B ROGER ABRAVANEL Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
2C PROF. ELON KOHLBERG Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR:
2D PROF. YITZHAK PETERBURG Management For For
ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EREZ
2E VIGODMAN Management For For
TO APPOINT KESSELMAN &
KESSELMAN, A MEMBER OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM UNTIL THE
2010 ANNUAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE
THEIR COMPENSATION
PROVIDED SUCH COMPENSATION
IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE
03 AUDIT COMMITTEE. Management For For
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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) Northeast Investors Growth Fund
/s/ William A. Oates
By (Signature and Title)* William A. Oates, President and Trustee
Date August 26, 2009
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature
By the Commission