UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-02884
NAME OF REGISTRANT: Barrett Opportunity Fund, Inc.
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 90 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Peter H. Shriver, President
Barrett Asset Management, LLC
90 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-983-5080
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 08/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2011 - 06/30/2012
Barrett Opportunity Fund
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3M COMPANY Agenda Number: 933562185
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Security: 88579Y101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-May-2012
Ticker: MMM
ISIN: US88579Y1010
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. ESKEW Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT L. HENKEL Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: INGE G. THULIN Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. ULRICH Mgmt For For
2. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS 3M'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
3. ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. TO APPROVE THE 2012 AMENDED AND RESTATED Mgmt For For
GENERAL EMPLOYEES STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
5. TO APPROVE THE AMENDED 2008 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
6. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON LOBBYING. Shr Against For
7. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL Shr Against For
SPENDING FROM CORPORATE TREASURY FUNDS.
8. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN.
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES Agenda Number: 933560408
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Security: 002824100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 27-Apr-2012
Ticker: ABT
ISIN: US0028241000
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
R.J. ALPERN Mgmt For For
R.S. AUSTIN Mgmt For For
S.E. BLOUNT Mgmt For For
W.J. FARRELL Mgmt For For
E.M. LIDDY Mgmt For For
N. MCKINSTRY Mgmt For For
P.N. NOVAKOVIC Mgmt For For
W.A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
S.C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
G.F. TILTON Mgmt For For
M.D. WHITE Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Mgmt For For
AUDITORS
3. SAY ON PAY - AN ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - TRANSPARENCY IN Shr Against For
ANIMAL RESEARCH
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING DISCLOSURE Shr Against For
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIR
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - TAX GROSS-UPS Shr Against For
8. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUITY RETENTION AND Shr Against For
HEDGING
9. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - INCENTIVE Shr Against For
COMPENSATION
10. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BAN ACCELERATED Shr Against For
VESTING OF AWARDS UPON A CHANGE IN CONTROL
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ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC. Agenda Number: 933603309
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Security: 014482103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2012
Ticker: ALEX
ISIN: US0144821032
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Mgmt For For
DATED FEBRUARY 13, 2012, BY AND AMONG
ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC., ALEXANDER &
BALDWIN HOLDINGS, INC., AND A&B MERGER
CORPORATION.
2. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE "MARITIME Mgmt For For
RESTRICTIONS" CONTAINED IN THE HOLDING
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
3. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE, IF NECESSARY, THE Mgmt For For
ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR OF
PROPOSAL 1 AND/OR PROPOSAL 2.
4. DIRECTOR
W.B. BAIRD Mgmt For For
M.J. CHUN Mgmt For For
W.A. DOANE Mgmt For For
W.A. DODS, JR. Mgmt For For
T.B. FARGO Mgmt For For
C.G. KING Mgmt For For
S.M. KURIYAMA Mgmt For For
C.H. LAU Mgmt For For
D.M. PASQUALE Mgmt For For
J.N. WATANABE Mgmt For For
5. PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION Mgmt For For
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
6. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE
CORPORATION.
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AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933506543
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Security: 030710107
Meeting Type: Special
Meeting Date: 05-Oct-2011
Ticker: AMN
ISIN: US0307101073
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT Mgmt For For
AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 1,
2011, BY AND AMONG NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO,
INC., NOV SUB A, INC. AND AMERON
INTERNATIONAL.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ADJOURNMENTS OF THE Mgmt For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF DETERMINED NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE BY AMERON INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATION, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION
OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING,
OR AT ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF
THAT MEETING, TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
03 NON-BINDING PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CERTAIN Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR AMERON
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER
CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC. Agenda Number: 933510364
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Security: 053015103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 08-Nov-2011
Ticker: ADP
ISIN: US0530151036
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Mgmt For For
LESLIE A. BRUN Mgmt For For
GARY C. BUTLER Mgmt For For
RICHARD T. CLARK Mgmt For For
ERIC C. FAST Mgmt For For
LINDA R. GOODEN Mgmt For For
R. GLENN HUBBARD Mgmt For For
JOHN P. JONES Mgmt For For
ENRIQUE T. SALEM Mgmt For For
GREGORY L. SUMME Mgmt For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP. Mgmt For For
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Mgmt For For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC. Agenda Number: 933623654
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Security: 345550305
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-2012
Ticker: FCEB
ISIN: US3455503058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
DEBORAH L. HARMON Mgmt For For
DAVID J. LARUE Mgmt For For
BRIAN J. RATNER Mgmt For For
BRUCE C. RATNER Mgmt For For
CHARLES A. RATNER Mgmt For For
DEBORAH RATNER SALZBERG Mgmt For For
RONALD A. RATNER Mgmt For For
LOUIS STOKES Mgmt For For
2. THE APPROVAL (ON AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING Mgmt For For
BASIS) OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
3. THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013.
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FOREST CITY ENTERPRISES, INC. Agenda Number: 933623642
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Security: 345550107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 13-Jun-2012
Ticker: FCEA
ISIN: US3455501078
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
ARTHUR F. ANTON Mgmt For For
SCOTT S. COWEN Mgmt For For
MICHAEL P. ESPOSITO, JR Mgmt For For
STAN ROSS Mgmt For For
2. THE APPROVAL (ON AN ADVISORY, NON-BINDING Mgmt For For
BASIS) OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
3. THE RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933567553
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Security: 369550108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2012
Ticker: GD
ISIN: US3695501086
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY T. BARRA Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. FRICKS Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY L. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. JONES Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. KAMINSKI Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. KEANE Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESTER L. LYLES Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHEBE N. NOVAKOVIC Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. OSBORN Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT WALMSLEY Mgmt For For
2. SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
3. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. APPROVAL OF GENERAL DYNAMICS 2012 EQUITY Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO A HUMAN Shr Against For
RIGHTS POLICY.
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO AN Shr Against For
INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON Agenda Number: 933562301
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Security: 478160104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 26-Apr-2012
Ticker: JNJ
ISIN: US4781601046
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN E.L. DAVIS Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEX GORSKY Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Mgmt For For
1M. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
OFFICER COMPENSATION
3. APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2012 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
4. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2012
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON INDEPENDENT BOARD Shr Against For
CHAIRMAN
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BINDING VOTE ON Shr Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADOPTING NON-ANIMAL Shr Against For
METHODS FOR TRAINING
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933607383
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Security: 527288104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 15-May-2012
Ticker: LUK
ISIN: US5272881047
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
IAN M. CUMMING Mgmt For For
PAUL M. DOUGAN Mgmt For For
ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD Mgmt For For
JAMES E. JORDAN Mgmt For For
JEFFREY C. KEIL Mgmt For For
J. CLYDE NICHOLS, III Mgmt For For
MICHAEL SORKIN Mgmt For For
JOSEPH S. STEINBERG Mgmt For For
2. A NON-BINDING, ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Mgmt For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2012.
4. IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE Mgmt For For
AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS
AS MAY PROPERLY BE PRESENTED TO THE MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING.
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MONSANTO COMPANY Agenda Number: 933535429
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Security: 61166W101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Jan-2012
Ticker: MON
ISIN: US61166W1018
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE L. FIELDS Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH GRANT Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Mgmt For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Mgmt For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2012.
03 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING Mgmt For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 APPROVAL OF THE MONSANTO COMPANY 2005 Mgmt For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED AS OF JANUARY 24, 2012).
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shr Against For
CERTAIN MATTERS RELATED TO GMO PRODUCTS.
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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933578948
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Security: 626717102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-May-2012
Ticker: MUR
ISIN: US6267171022
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.W. BLUE Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.A. COSSE Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.P. DEMING Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. HERMES Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.V. KELLEY Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. MIROSH Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.M. MURPHY Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.E. SCHMALE Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J.H. SMITH Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.G. THEUS Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.M. WOOD Mgmt For For
2 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
3 APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2012 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
4 APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2012 ANNUAL INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN.
5 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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PEPSICO, INC. Agenda Number: 933566842
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Security: 713448108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 02-May-2012
Ticker: PEP
ISIN: US7134481081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. WEISSER Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT KPMG LLP AS OUR Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
3. APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, OF EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
4. RE-APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES Mgmt For For
UNDER OUR 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
5. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING PRACTICES Shr Against For
REPORT.
6. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - FORMATION OF RISK Shr Against For
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
7. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHAIRMAN OF THE Shr Against For
BOARD SHALL BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR.
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RAYONIER INC. Agenda Number: 933581717
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Security: 754907103
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2012
Ticker: RYN
ISIN: US7549071030
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1.1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. KINCAID Mgmt For For
1.2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. LARKIN MARTIN Mgmt For For
1.3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. MILLER Mgmt For For
1.4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS I. MORGAN Mgmt For For
1.5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD TOWNSEND Mgmt For For
2 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO REMOVE THE BOARD'S
CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE
3 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Mgmt For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES
4 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RAYONIER Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE PLAN
5 REAPPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF Mgmt For For
PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE RAYONIER
INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN
6 APPROVAL, IN A NON-BINDING VOTE, OF THE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC Agenda Number: 933613766
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Security: 780259206
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 22-May-2012
Ticker: RDSA
ISIN: US7802592060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Mgmt For For
2. APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION REPORT Mgmt For For
3. APPOINTMENT OF SIR NIGEL SHEINWALD AS A Mgmt For For
DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY
4A. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JOSEF ACKERMANN Mgmt For For
4B. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GUY ELLIOTT Mgmt For For
4C. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: SIMON HENRY Mgmt For For
4D. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. Mgmt For For
HOLLIDAY
4E. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: GERARD Mgmt For For
KLEISTERLEE
4F. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE Mgmt For For
MORIN-POSTEL
4G. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JORMA OLLILA Mgmt For For
4H. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. STUNTZ Mgmt For For
4I. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: JEROEN VAN DER Mgmt For For
VEER
4J. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: PETER VOSER Mgmt For For
4K. RE-APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR: HANS WIJERS Mgmt For For
5. RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
6. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Mgmt For For
7. AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Mgmt For For
8. DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Mgmt For For
9. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Mgmt For For
10. AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DONATIONS AND Mgmt For For
EXPENDITURE
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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933564898
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Security: 064058100
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-Apr-2012
Ticker: BK
ISIN: US0640581007
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH E. BRUCH Mgmt For For
1B. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO Mgmt For For
1C. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. HASSELL Mgmt For For
1D. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND F. KELLY Mgmt For For
1E. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN Mgmt For For
1F. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Mgmt For For
1G. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. LUKE, JR Mgmt For For
1H. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK A. NORDENBERG Mgmt For For
1I. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHERINE A. REIN Mgmt For For
1J. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON Mgmt For For
1K. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL C. SCOTT III Mgmt For For
1L. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WESLEY W. VON SCHACK Mgmt For For
2. ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Mgmt For For
COMPENSATION.
3. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Mgmt For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
4. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF Shr Against For
A POLICY RELATED TO AN INDEPENDENT
CHAIRMAN.
5. STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO Shr Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
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THE CHUBB CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933562476
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Security: 171232101
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 24-Apr-2012
Ticker: CB
ISIN: US1712321017
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ZOE BAIRD BUDINGER Mgmt For For
1B) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHEILA P. BURKE Mgmt For For
1C) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Mgmt For For
1D) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FINNEGAN Mgmt For For
1E) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE W. KELLNER Mgmt For For
1F) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN G. MCGUINN Mgmt For For
1G) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE M. SMALL Mgmt For For
1H) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESS SODERBERG Mgmt For For
1I) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL E. SOMERS Mgmt For For
1J) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. ZIMMERMAN Mgmt For For
1K) ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED W. ZOLLAR Mgmt For For
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Mgmt For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
3. ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO Mgmt For For
OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
4. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shr Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURES.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY Agenda Number: 933565105
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Security: 427866108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 01-May-2012
Ticker: HSY
ISIN: US4278661081
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1. DIRECTOR
P.M. ARWAY Mgmt For For
J.P. BILBREY Mgmt For For
R.F. CAVANAUGH Mgmt For For
C.A. DAVIS Mgmt For For
R.M. MALCOLM Mgmt For For
J.M. MEAD Mgmt For For
J.E. NEVELS Mgmt For For
A.J. PALMER Mgmt For For
T.J. RIDGE Mgmt For For
D.L. SHEDLARZ Mgmt For For
2. RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Mgmt For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2012.
3. APPROVE, ON A NON-BINDING ADVISORY BASIS, A Mgmt For For
RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC. Agenda Number: 933520656
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Security: 872625108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-Nov-2011
Ticker: TRR
ISIN: US8726251080
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
FRIEDRICH K.M. BOHM Mgmt For For
F. THOMAS CASEY Mgmt For For
STEPHEN M. DUFF Mgmt For For
RICHARD H. GROGAN Mgmt For For
ROBERT W. HARVEY Mgmt For For
CHRISTOPHER P. VINCZE Mgmt For For
DENNIS E. WELCH Mgmt For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO Mgmt For For
THE COMPANYS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 3 Years For
ADVISORY VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Mgmt For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS TO AUDIT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2012.
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Barrett Opportunity Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Peter H. Shriver
Name Peter H. Shriver
Title President
Date 08/02/2012