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 811-09377
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The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-422-3554
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Date of fiscal year end: December 31
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Date of reporting period: July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
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Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company,
other than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5
(ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the
Commission, not later than August 31 of each year, containing the
registrant's proxy voting record for the most recent twelve-month
period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4). The
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007
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AT&T INC. T SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 07/21/2006
ISSUER: 00206R102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVE ISSUANCE OF AT&T COMMON SHARES REQUIRED Management For For
TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE MERGER AGREEMENT,
DATED AS OF MARCH 4, 2006, BY AND AMONG BELLSOUTH
CORPORATION, AT&T INC. AND ABC CONSOLIDATION
CORP., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED.
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H.J. HEINZ COMPANY HNZ CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/16/2006
ISSUER: 423074103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
W.R. JOHNSON Management For For
C.E. BUNCH Management For For
M.C. CHOKSI Management For For
P.H. COORS Management For For
J.G. DROSDICK Management For For
E.E. HOLIDAY Management For For
C. KENDLE Management For For
D.H. REILLEY Management For For
L.C. SWANN Management For For
T.J. USHER Management For For
NELSON PELTZ Opposition For
MICHAEL F. WEINSTEIN Opposition For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION COF SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 08/22/2006
ISSUER: 14040H105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF MARCH 12, 2006, BETWEEN CAPITAL
ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND NORTH FORK BANCORPORATION,
INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME,
PURSUANT TO WHICH NORTH FORK WILL MERGE WITH
AND INTO CAPITAL ONE.
02 TO APPROVE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES.
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H&R BLOCK, INC. HRB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/07/2006
ISSUER: 093671105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JERRY D. CHOATE Management For For
HENRY F. FRIGON Management For For
ROGER W. HALE Management For For
LEN J. LAUER Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE SHARES ISSUED PURSUANT
TO THE 2003 LONG-TERM EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION Management For For
PLAN FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO EXTEND THE PLAN
FOR THREE YEARS, SUCH THAT IT WILL TERMINATE,
UNLESS FURTHER EXTENDED, ON DECEMBER 31, 2009.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2007.
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UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC. UVN SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/27/2006
ISSUER: 914906102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER
AGREEMENT.
01 CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE Management For For
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JUNE
26, 2006, BY AND AMONG UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS
INC., UMBRELLA HOLDINGS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY (THE BUYER ), AND UMBRELLA
ACQUISITION, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND
A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE BUYER.
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NEWS CORPORATION NWSA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/20/2006
ISSUER: 65248E203 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOSE MARIA AZNAR Management For For
LACHLAN K. MURDOCH Management For For
THOMAS J. PERKINS Management For For
ARTHUR M. SISKIND Management For For
JOHN L. THORNTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED RIGHTS PLAN. Management Against Against
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION MSFT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/14/2006
ISSUER: 594918104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. SHIRLEY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RESTRICTION ON SELLING Shareholder Against For
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN Shareholder Against For
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HIRING OF PROXY ADVISOR Shareholder Against For
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D.R. HORTON, INC. DHI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/25/2007
ISSUER: 23331A109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 TO CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS PROPERLY BROUGHT BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING.
02 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DONALD R. HORTON Management For For
BRADLEY S. ANDERSON Management For For
MICHAEL R. BUCHANAN Management For For
RICHARD I. GALLAND Management For For
MICHAEL W. HEWATT Management For For
DONALD J. TOMNITZ Management For For
BILL W. WHEAT Management For For
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. AMAT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/14/2007
ISSUER: 038222105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MICHAEL H. ARMACOST Management For For
ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
DEBORAH A. COLEMAN Management For For
PHILIP V. GERDINE Management For For
THOMAS J. IANNOTTI Management For For
CHARLES Y.S. LIU Management For For
JAMES C. MORGAN Management For For
GERHARD H. PARKER Management For For
WILLEM P. ROELANDTS Management For For
MICHAEL R. SPLINTER Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEES Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED SENIOR EXECUTIVE Management For For
BONUS PLAN.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED Management For For
MATERIALS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
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TOLL BROTHERS, INC. TOL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/14/2007
ISSUER: 889478103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 THE APPROVAL OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2007 FISCAL YEAR.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE TOLL BROTHERS, INC. STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS (2007).
02 THE APPROVAL OF THE TOLL BROTHERS, INC. STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES (2007).
01 DIRECTOR Management For
ZVI BARZILAY Management For For
EDWARD G. BOEHNE Management For For
RICHARD J. BRAEMER Management For For
CARL B. MARBACH Management For For
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WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY WWY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/14/2007
ISSUER: 982526105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
THOMAS A. KNOWLTON Management For For
STEVEN B. SAMPLE Management For For
ALEX SHUMATE Management For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS) FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
02 AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS
OF THE COMPANY TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
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NEWS CORPORATION NWSA SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 04/03/2007
ISSUER: 65248E203 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES FOR APPROVAL OF
THE EXCHANGE IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE EXCHANGE.
01 APPROVAL OF THE EXCHANGE OF ALL SHARES OF THE Management For For
COMPANY S CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND ALL SHARES
OF THE COMPANY S CLASS B COMMON STOCK, IN EACH
CASE, INDIRECTLY HELD BY LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION,
FOR ALL OF THE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING SHARES
OF GREENLADY CORP., A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF THE COMPANY, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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CITIGROUP INC. C ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2007
ISSUER: 172967101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. MICHAEL ARMSTRONG. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE DAVID. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH T. DERR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ RAMIREZ. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KLAUS KLEINFELD. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY. Management For For
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1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN. Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN A. THOMAS. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS CITIGROUP S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON PRIOR Shareholder Against For
GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION Shareholder Against For
TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CEO COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
OF THE BOARD HAVE NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES, TITLES
OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
BE SUBJECT TO A FIVE-YEAR SALES RESTRICTION.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT STOCKHOLDERS Shareholder Against For
HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY HSY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2007
ISSUER: 427866108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
J.A. BOSCIA Management For For
R.H. CAMPBELL Management For For
R.F. CAVANAUGH Management For For
G.P. COUGHLAN Management For For
H. EDELMAN Management For For
B.G. HILL Management For For
A.F. KELLY, JR. Management For For
R.H. LENNY Management For For
M.J. MCDONALD Management For For
M.J. TOULANTIS Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2007.
03 APPROVE THE HERSHEY COMPANY EQUITY AND INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION WB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2007
ISSUER: 929903102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTOR NOMINEES.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2007.
03 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO AMEND WACHOVIA S ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING
IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO AMEND WACHOVIA S ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS
CLASSIFYING THE TERMS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
ERNEST S. RADY*** Management For For
JERRY GITT** Management For For
JOHN T. CASTEEN, III* Management For For
MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER* Management For For
JOSEPH NEUBAUER* Management For For
TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR* Management For For
VAN L. RICHEY* Management For For
DONA DAVIS YOUNG* Management For For
08 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATING THE Shareholder Against For
OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
07 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
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STATE STREET CORPORATION STT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/18/2007
ISSUER: 857477103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
T. ALBRIGHT Management For For
K. BURNES Management For For
P. COYM Management For For
N. DAREHSHORI Management For For
A. FAWCETT Management For For
A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
D. GRUBER Management For For
L. HILL Management For For
C. LAMANTIA Management For For
R. LOGUE Management For For
M. MISKOVIC Management For For
R. SERGEL Management For For
R. SKATES Management For For
G. SUMME Management For For
D. WALSH Management For For
R. WEISSMAN Management For For
02 TO INCREASE STATE STREET S AUTHORIZED SHARES Management For For
OF COMMON STOCK FROM 500,000,000 TO 750,000,000.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2007.
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TXN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/19/2007
ISSUER: 882508104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. ADAMS. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. BOREN. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. ENGIBOUS. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. GOODE. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN. Management For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Management For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007.
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ALCOA INC. AA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/20/2007
ISSUER: 013817101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ALAIN J.P. BELDA Management For For
CARLOS GHOSN Management For For
HENRY B. SCHACHT Management For For
FRANKLIN A. THOMAS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY AXP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2007
ISSUER: 025816109 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
D.F. AKERSON Management For For
C. BARSHEFSKY Management For For
U.M. BURNS Management For For
K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
P. CHERNIN Management For For
V.E. JORDAN, JR. Management For For
J. LESCHLY Management For For
R.C. LEVIN Management For For
R.A. MCGINN Management For For
E.D. MILLER Management For For
F.P. POPOFF Management For For
S.S. REINEMUND Management For For
R.D. WALTER Management For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2007.
03 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY Management For For
2007 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. HON ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2007
ISSUER: 438516106 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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07 SIX SIGMA Shareholder Against For
05 PERFORMANCE BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shareholder Against For
03 2007 HONEYWELL GLOBAL EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC K. SHINSEKI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. HOWARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLIVE R. HOLLICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINNET F. DEILY Management For For
06 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY WFC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2007
ISSUER: 949746101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD. Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON. Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF. Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO POSITIONS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF A Shareholder Against For
POLICY LIMITING BENEFITS UNDER SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE
RETIREMENT PLAN.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON HOME Shareholder Against For
MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA) DATA.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMISSION REDUCTION Shareholder Against For
GOALS FOR WELLS FARGO AND ITS CUSTOMERS.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION BAC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2007
ISSUER: 060505104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM BARNET, III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. STEVEN JONES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NUMBER OF DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
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CHEVRON CORPORATION CVX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2007
ISSUER: 166764100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. GINN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O REILLY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND CHEVRON S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO REPEAL THE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE PROVISIONS
04 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
05 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shareholder Against For
06 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON ANIMAL WELFARE Shareholder Against For
07 RECOMMEND AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS TO SEPARATE Shareholder Against For
THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS
08 AMEND THE BY-LAWS REGARDING THE STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS Shareholder For Against
PLAN POLICY
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS Shareholder Against For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Management For For
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ISSUER: 248019101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
ISAIAH HARRIS, JR. Management For For
WILLIAM A. HAWKINS, III Management For For
C. MAYBERRY MCKISSACK Management For For
STEPHEN P. NACHTSHEIM Management For For
MARY ANN O'DWYER Management For For
MARTYN R. REDGRAVE Management For For
LEE J. SCHRAM Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
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E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY DD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2007
ISSUER: 263534109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD H. BROWN Management For For
ROBERT A. BROWN Management For For
BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Management For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
JOHN T. DILLON Management For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Management For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
MASAHISA NAITOH Management For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Management For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON DUPONT EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD Shareholder Against For
05 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shareholder Against For
06 ON REPORT ON PFOA Shareholder Against For
07 ON COSTS Shareholder Against For
08 ON GLOBAL WARMING Shareholder Against For
09 ON CHEMICAL FACILITY SECURITY Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 369604103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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09 REPORT ON PAY DIFFERENTIAL Shareholder Against For
08 ETHICAL CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS Shareholder Against For
07 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shareholder Against For
06 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
05 ELIMINATE DIVIDEND EQUIVALENTS Shareholder Against For
04 INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
03 ONE DIRECTOR FROM THE RANKS OF RETIREES Shareholder Against For
02 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
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01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
E APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF SENIOR OFFICER Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS
D APPROVAL OF 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
A DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Management For For
ANN M. FUDGE Management For For
CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Management For For
SUSAN HOCKFIELD Management For For
JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management For For
ANDREA JUNG Management For For
ALAN G.(A.G.) LAFLEY Management For For
ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
RALPH S. LARSEN Management For For
ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
SAM NUNN Management For For
ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Management For For
DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Management For For
ROBERT C. WRIGHT Management For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Management For For
C ADOPTION OF MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS Management For For
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ISSUER: 783764103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
R. CHAD DREIER Management For For
DANIEL T. BANE Management For For
LESLIE M. FRECON Management For For
ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ Management For For
WILLIAM L. JEWS Management For For
NED MANSOUR Management For For
ROBERT E. MELLOR Management For For
NORMAN J. METCALFE Management For For
CHARLOTTE ST. MARTIN Management For For
PAUL J. VARELLO Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RYLAND GROUP, INC. 2007 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS RYLAND S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2007.
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION COF ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2007
ISSUER: 14040H105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
W. RONALD DIETZ Management For For
LEWIS HAY, III Management For For
MAYO SHATTUCK, III Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR 2007.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CAPITAL ONE S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
PERMIT AMENDMENT OF THE BYLAWS TO ADOPT MAJORITY
VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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GROUPE DANONE DA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2007
ISSUER: 399449107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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O1 APPROVAL OF THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006,
AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006,
AS SET FORTH IN THE SECOND RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O3 APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF THE EARNINGS FOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, AS STATED
IN THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS, AND SETTING
OF DIVIDEND AT EURO2.00 PER SHARE, AS SET FORTH
IN THE THIRD RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE
OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O4 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
SPECIAL REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS, AS
SET FORTH IN THE FOURTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O5 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. FRANCK RIBOUD Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIFTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O6 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. EMMANUEL FABER Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE SIXTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O7 RATIFICATION OF THE COOPTATION OF MR. NAOMASA Management For *Management Position Unknown
TSURITANI AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTH
RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O8 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO PURCHASE, RETAIN OR TRANSFER THE COMPANY S
SHARES, AS SET FORTH IN THE EIGHTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
O9 APPROVAL OF PROJECT DANONE COMMUNITIES, AS SET Management For *Management Position Unknown
FORTH IN THE NINTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E10 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL WITH PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, AS SET FORTH IN THE
TENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
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E11 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, WITHOUT PREFERENTIAL
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS, BUT WITH
THE RIGHT TO A PRIORITY PERIOD, AS SET FORTH
IN THE ELEVENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE
OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E12 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED
IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF THE SHAREHOLDERS,
AS SET FORTH IN THE TWELFTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E13 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ISSUE EQUITY SECURITIES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL IN THE
EVENT OF A PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY
THE COMPANY, AS SET FORTH IN THE THIRTEENTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E14 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ISSUE ORDINARY SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL IN CONSIDERATION FOR
THE CONTRIBUTIONS-IN-KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY
AND COMPRISED OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES
GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL, AS SET FORTH
IN THE FOURTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E15 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO INCREASE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH
INCORPORATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS
OR ANY OTHER AMOUNTS THAT MAY BE CAPITALIZED,
AS SET FORTH IN THE FIFTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E16 DELEGATION OF COMPETENCE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL IN FAVOR OF THE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, AS SET FORTH
IN THE SIXTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E17 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO GRANT OPTIONS GIVING RIGHT TO PURCHASE SHARES,
AS SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTEENTH RESOLUTION OF
THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E18 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ALLOCATE ORDINARY SHARES OF THE COMPANY FREE
OF CHARGE, AS SET FORTH IN THE EIGHTEENTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E19 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELING SHARES,
AS SET FORTH IN THE NINETEENTH RESOLUTION OF
THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E20 DIVISION OF NOMINAL VALUE OF SHARES OF GROUPE Management For *Management Position Unknown
DANONE BY TWO, AS SET FORTH IN THE TWENTIETH
RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E21 APPROVAL OF POWERS TO EFFECT FORMALITIES, AS Management For *Management Position Unknown
SET FORTH IN THE TWENTY-FIRST RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
E22 APPROVAL TO MODIFY THE BYLAWS TO DELETE THE PROVISION Management For *Management Position Unknown
LIMITING SHAREHOLDERS VOTING RIGHTS (RESOLUTION
BY SHAREHOLDERS AND NOT APPROVED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS), AS SET FORTH IN THE TWENTY-SECOND
RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
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NOBLE CORPORATION NE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2007
ISSUER: G65422100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MICHAEL A. CAWLEY Management For For
LUKE R. CORBETT Management For For
JACK E. LITTLE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2007.
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PFIZER INC. PFE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2007
ISSUER: 717081103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Management For For
MICHAEL S. BROWN Management For For
M. ANTHONY BURNS Management For For
ROBERT N. BURT Management For For
W. DON CORNWELL Management For For
WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
WILLIAM R. HOWELL Management For For
JEFFREY B. KINDLER Management For For
GEORGE A. LORCH Management For For
DANA G. MEAD Management For For
WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2007.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE Shareholder Against For
RATIONALE FOR EXPORTING ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE Shareholder Against For
FEASIBILITY OF AMENDING PFIZER S CORPORATE POLICY
ON LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND USE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS Shareholder Against For
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES.
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WYETH WYE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2007
ISSUER: 983024100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT ESSNER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FEERICK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON, PH.D. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR F. GANZI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT LANGER, SC.D. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. MCGUIRE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY LAKE POLAN, M.D., Management For For
PH.D., M.P.H.
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD POUSSOT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. ROGERS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER V. SHIPLEY Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. TORELL III Management For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007
03 VOTE TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS
04 VOTE TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN FOR TAX COMPLIANCE
05 DISCLOSURE OF ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY Shareholder Against For
06 REPORT ON LIMITING SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Shareholder Against For
IN CANADA
07 DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
08 RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE BONUSES Shareholder Against For
09 INTERLOCKING DIRECTORSHIPS Shareholder Against For
10 PROPOSAL WITHDRAWN. NO VOTE REQUIRED Management *Management Position
Unknown
11 SEPARATING THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
12 STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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AETNA INC. AET ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/27/2007
ISSUER: 00817Y108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
FRANK M. CLARK Management For For
BETSY Z. COHEN Management For For
MOLLY J. COYE, M.D. Management For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Management For For
JEFFREY E. GARTEN Management For For
EARL G. GRAVES Management For For
GERALD GREENWALD Management For For
ELLEN M. HANCOCK Management For For
EDWARD J. LUDWIG Management For For
JOSEPH P. NEWHOUSE Management For For
RONALD A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Management For For
FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NOMINATING A DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
FROM THE EXECUTIVE RETIREE RANKS
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC. MER ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/27/2007
ISSUER: 590188108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN D. FINNEGAN Management For For
JOSEPH W. PRUEHER Management For For
ANN N. REESE Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 INSTITUTE CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 SUBMIT NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR ANNUAL RATIFICATION
05 ADOPT POLICY THAT SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF FUTURE Shareholder Against For
EQUITY COMPENSATION BE PERFORMANCE-VESTING SHARES
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THE BOEING COMPANY BA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2007
ISSUER: 097023105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. NANULA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROZANNE L. RIDGWAY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. Shareholder Against For
04 DEVELOP AND ADOPT HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES. Shareholder Against For
05 PREPARE A REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
06 PREPARE A REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
07 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN. Shareholder Against For
08 SUBJECT RIGHTS PLANS TO SHAREHOLDER VOTE. Shareholder For Against
09 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND Shareholder Against For
ANALYSIS.
10 ADOPT A POLICY ON PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against For
11 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES. Shareholder Against For
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY BMY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2007
ISSUER: 110122108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.J. FREEH Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. JOHANSSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.D. ROBINSON III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 2007 STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 SENIOR EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
06 RECOUPMENT Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. TRV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2007
ISSUER: 89417E109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ALAN L. BELLER Management For For
JOHN H. DASBURG Management For For
JANET M. DOLAN Management For For
KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
JAY S. FISHMAN Management For For
LAWRENCE G. GRAEV Management For For
PATRICIA L. HIGGINS Management For For
THOMAS R. HODGSON Management For For
C.L. KILLINGSWORTH, JR. Management For For
ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Management For For
GLEN D. NELSON, MD Management For For
LAURIE J. THOMSEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS TRAVELERS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR
THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
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LYONDELL CHEMICAL COMPANY LYO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/03/2007
ISSUER: 552078107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
CAROL A. ANDERSON Management For For
SUSAN K. CARTER Management For For
STEPHEN I. CHAZEN Management For For
TRAVIS ENGEN Management For For
PAUL S. HALATA Management For For
DANNY W. HUFF Management For For
DAVID J. LESAR Management For For
DAVID J.P. MEACHIN Management For For
DANIEL J. MURPHY Management For For
DAN F. SMITH Management For For
WILLIAM R. SPIVEY Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM, AS THE COMPANY S AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2007.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION Shareholder Against For
REPORT.
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MBIA INC. MBI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/03/2007
ISSUER: 55262C100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID C. CLAPP Management For For
GARY C. DUNTON Management For For
CLAIRE L. GAUDIANI Management For For
DANIEL P. KEARNEY Management For For
LAURENCE H. MEYER Management For For
DAVID M. MOFFETT Management For For
DEBRA J. PERRY Management For For
JOHN A. ROLLS Management For For
RICHARD H. WALKER Management For For
JEFFERY W. YABUKI Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. VZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/03/2007
ISSUER: 92343V104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. BARKER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O BRIEN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER V. SHIPLEY Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. STOREY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS Shareholder Against For
05 COMPENSATION CONSULTANT DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
07 LIMIT SERVICE ON OUTSIDE BOARDS Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE POISON PILL Shareholder For Against
09 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
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ZIONS BANCORPORATION ZION ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/04/2007
ISSUER: 989701107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROGER B. PORTER Management For For
L.E. SIMMONS Management For For
STEVEN C. WHEELWRIGHT Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2007.
03 TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY IP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/07/2007
ISSUER: 460146103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTORS Management For
DAVID J. BRONCZEK Management For For
MARTHA F. BROOKS Management For For
LYNN LAVERTY ELSENHANS Management For For
JOHN L. TOWNSEND, III Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MAJORITY VOTING. Shareholder For For
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AMGEN INC. AMGN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2007
ISSUER: 031162100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JERRY D. CHOATE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. GILBERT S. OMENN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ELIMINATING THE
CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED BYLAWS ELIMINATING THE CLASSIFICATION
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
5A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (ANIMAL WELFARE POLICY). Shareholder Against For
5B STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (SUSTAINABILITY REPORT). Shareholder Against For
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CONOCOPHILLIPS COP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2007
ISSUER: 20825C104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. RHODES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: J. STAPLETON ROY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, Management For For
JR.
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007
03 CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 GLOBAL WARMING-RENEWABLES Shareholder Against For
05 QUALIFICATION FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shareholder Against For
06 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shareholder Against For
07 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
08 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shareholder Against For
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PULTE HOMES, INC. PHM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/10/2007
ISSUER: 745867101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
WILLIAM J. PULTE Management For For
RICHARD J. DUGAS, JR. Management For For
DAVID N. MCCAMMON Management For For
FRANCIS J. SEHN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS PULTE HOMES INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2007.
03 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS BY A MAJORITY, RATHER THAN PLURALITY,
VOTE.
04 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE DECLASSIFICATION Shareholder Against For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE FORMATION Shareholder Against For
OF A MAJORITY VOTE SHAREHOLDER COMMITTEE.
06 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE USE OF PERFORMANCE-BASED Shareholder Against For
OPTIONS.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY DOW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/10/2007
ISSUER: 260543103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Management For For
JACQUELINE K. BARTON Management For For
JAMES A. BELL Management For For
JEFF M. FETTIG Management For For
BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Management For For
JOHN B. HESS Management For For
ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Management For For
WITHDRAWN Management For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Management For For
RUTH G. SHAW Management For For
PAUL G. STERN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMENDMENT OF THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. Management For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BHOPAL. Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shareholder Against For
SEED.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION Shareholder Against For
IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHEMICALS WITH LINKS Shareholder Against For
TO RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
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THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY WU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/10/2007
ISSUER: 959802109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DINYAR S. DEVITRE Management For For
BETSY D. HOLDEN Management For For
CHRISTINA A. GOLD Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY 2006 LONG-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY SENIOR Management For For
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF AUDITORS Management For For
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COMMERCE BANCORP, INC. CBH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/15/2007
ISSUER: 200519106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
VERNON W. HILL, II Management For For
JACK R BERSHAD Management For For
JOSEPH E. BUCKELEW Management For For
DONALD T. DIFRANCESCO Management For For
NICHOLAS A. GIORDANO Management For For
MORTON N. KERR Management For For
STEVEN M. LEWIS Management For For
JOHN K. LLOYD Management For For
GEORGE E. NORCROSS, III Management For For
DANIEL J. RAGONE Management For For
WILLIAM A. SCHWARTZ, JR Management For For
JOSEPH T. TARQUINI, JR. Management For For
JOSEPH S. VASSALLUZZO Management For For
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. JPM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/15/2007
ISSUER: 46625H100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
JAMES DIMON Management For For
ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 PERFORMANCE-BASED RESTRICTED STOCK Shareholder Against For
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shareholder Against For
06 SEPARATE CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
08 MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
10 SLAVERY APOLOGY REPORT Shareholder Against For
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AIG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2007
ISSUER: 026874107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARSHALL A. COHEN Management For For
MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Management For For
ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
STEPHEN L. HAMMERMAN Management For For
RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Management For For
FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management For For
GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Management For For
MORRIS W. OFFIT Management For For
JAMES F. ORR III Management For For
VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Management For For
MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Management For For
MICHAEL H. SUTTON Management For For
EDMUND S.W. TSE Management For For
ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Management For For
FRANK G. ZARB Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS AIG S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2007.
03 ADOPTION OF THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, Management For For
INC. 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PERFORMANCE-BASED Shareholder Against For
STOCK OPTIONS.
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AMR CORPORATION AMR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2007
ISSUER: 001765106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GERARD J. ARPEY Management For For
JOHN W. BACHMANN Management For For
DAVID L. BOREN Management For For
ARMANDO M. CODINA Management For For
EARL G. GRAVES Management For For
ANN M. KOROLOGOS Management For For
MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
PHILIP J. PURCELL Management For For
RAY M. ROBINSON Management For For
JUDITH RODIN Management For For
MATTHEW K. ROSE Management For For
ROGER T. STAUBACH Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE YEAR 2007
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO PERFORMANCE Shareholder Against For
BASED STOCK OPTIONS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ADVISORY RESOLUTION Shareholder Against For
TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY HAL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2007
ISSUER: 406216101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.M. BADER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. CRANDALL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.T DERR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. HOWELL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED Management For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW. Shareholder Against For
04 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 PROPOSAL ON STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN. Shareholder Against For
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INTEL CORPORATION INTC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2007
ISSUER: 458140100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. BARRETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. JAMES GUZY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2007 EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING LIMITATION ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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THE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SVCS GROUP, I HIG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2007
ISSUER: 416515104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RAMANI AYER Management For For
RAMON DE OLIVEIRA Management For For
TREVOR FETTER Management For For
EDWARD J. KELLY, III Management For For
PAUL G. KIRK, JR. Management For For
THOMAS M. MARRA Management For For
GAIL J. MCGOVERN Management For For
MICHAEL G. MORRIS Management For For
ROBERT W. SELANDER Management For For
CHARLES B. STRAUSS Management For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Management For For
DAVID K. ZWIENER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
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BARR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. BRL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/17/2007
ISSUER: 068306109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BRUCE L. DOWNEY Management For For
PAUL M. BISARO Management For For
GEORGE P. STEPHAN Management For For
HAROLD N. CHEFITZ Management For For
RICHARD R. FRANKOVIC Management For For
PETER R. SEAVER Management For For
JAMES S. GILMORE, III Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION OF Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
03 TO APPROVE THE BARR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK AND INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE BARR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 2007 Management For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE PLAN.
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TIFFANY & CO. TIF ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/17/2007
ISSUER: 886547108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE MARIE BRAVO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. CHANEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. COSTLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABBY F. KOHNSTAMM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. MARQUIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. THOMAS PRESBY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. QUINN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007.
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FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES, INC. FD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/18/2007
ISSUER: 31410H101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SARA LEVINSON Management For For
JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
JOSEPH PICHLER Management For For
JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
KARL VON DER HEYDEN Management For For
CRAIG E. WEATHERUP Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS FEDERATED Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 2, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO FEDERATED S CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE NAME.
04 TO APPROVE FEDERATED S 1992 INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN, Management For For
AS AMENDED.
05 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK UNDER Management Against Against
THE DIRECTOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
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TIME WARNER INC. TWX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/18/2007
ISSUER: 887317105 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Management For For
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN
SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION Shareholder Against For
TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SIMPLE MAJORITY Shareholder Against For
VOTE.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDER RATIFICATION Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTOR COMPENSATION WHEN A STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS
PLAN HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
JEFFREY L. BEWKES Management For For
STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
FRANK J. CAUFIELD Management For For
ROBERT C. CLARK Management For For
MATHIAS DOPFNER Management For For
JESSICA P. EINHORN Management For For
REUBEN MARK Management For For
MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
KENNETH J. NOVACK Management For For
RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
FRANCIS T. VINCENT, JR. Management For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
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EL PASO CORPORATION EP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/24/2007
ISSUER: 28336L109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECT DIRECTOR : JUAN CARLOS BRANIFF Management For For
1B ELECT DIRECTOR : JAMES L. DUNLAP Management For For
1C ELECT DIRECTOR : DOUGLAS L. FOSHEE Management For For
1D ELECT DIRECTOR : ROBERT W. GOLDMAN Management For For
1E ELECT DIRECTOR : ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Management For For
1F ELECT DIRECTOR : THOMAS R. HIX Management For For
1G ELECT DIRECTOR : WILLIAM H. JOYCE Management For For
1H ELECT DIRECTOR : RONALD L. KUEHN, JR. Management For For
1I ELECT DIRECTOR : FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
1J ELECT DIRECTOR : STEVEN J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1K ELECT DIRECTOR : J. MICHAEL TALBERT Management For For
1L ELECT DIRECTOR : ROBERT F. VAGT Management For For
1M ELECT DIRECTOR : JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
1N ELECT DIRECTOR : JOE B. WYATT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
03 APPROVAL OF THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING Shareholder Against For
AN AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS FOR SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER
MEETINGS.
04 APPROVAL OF THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING Shareholder Against For
AN AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS ON POLICY-ABANDONING
DECISIONS.
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THE HOME DEPOT, INC. HD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/24/2007
ISSUER: 437076102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. CLENDENIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MILLEDGE A. HART, III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELEN JOHNSON-LEIPOLD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. JOHNSTON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH G. LANGONE Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 3, 2008
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POISON PILL IMPLEMENTATION Shareholder For Against
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shareholder Against For
REPORT DISCLOSURE
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR Shareholder Against For
PERFORMANCE
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NONPARTISANSHIP Shareholder Against For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Management For For
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION XOM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/30/2007
ISSUER: 30231G102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
M.J. BOSKIN Management For For
W.W. GEORGE Management For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Management For For
W.R. HOWELL Management For For
R.C. KING Management For For
P.E. LIPPINCOTT Management For For
M.C. NELSON Management For For
S.J. PALMISANO Management For For
S.S. REINEMUND Management For For
W.V. SHIPLEY Management For For
J.S. SIMON Management For For
R.W. TILLERSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 44) Management For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 45) Shareholder Against For
04 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 47) Shareholder Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 47) Shareholder Against For
06 DIVIDEND STRATEGY (PAGE 48) Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
(PAGE 50)
08 CEO COMPENSATION DECISIONS (PAGE 51) Shareholder Against For
09 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 52) Shareholder Against For
10 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LIMIT (PAGE 53) Shareholder Against For
11 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 54) Shareholder Against For
12 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
13 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 57) Shareholder Against For
14 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 58) Shareholder Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 61) Shareholder Against For
17 RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT LEVELS (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD. WFT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/30/2007
ISSUER: G95089101 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY Management For For
1B ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY Management For For
1C ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS Management For For
1D ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD Management For For
1E ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER Management For For
1F ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. MOSES, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: SHELDON B. LUBAR Management For For
1H ELECTION AS DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. RAYNE Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007,
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP S
REMUNERATION.
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SANOFI-AVENTIS SNY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/31/2007
ISSUER: 80105N105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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O1 APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPANY FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
O2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006
O3 APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS; DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND Management For For
O4 APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS COVERED BY THE STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITORS SPECIAL REPORT PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE L.225-40 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE
O5 REAPPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR Management For For
O6 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CARRY Management For For
OUT TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY
E7 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUTHORITY Management For For
TO DECIDE TO CARRY OUT INCREASES IN THE SHARE
CAPITAL BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS MAINTAINED,
OF SHARES AND/OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO
THE COMPANY S CAPITAL AND/OR SECURITIES GIVING
ENTITLEMENT TO THE ALLOTMENT OF DEBT SECURITIES
E8 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUTHORITY Management For For
TO DECIDE TO CARRY OUT INCREASES IN THE SHARE
CAPITAL BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS WAIVED,
OF SHARES AND/OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO
THE COMPANY S CAPITAL AND/OR SECURITIES GIVING
ENTITLEMENT TO THE ALLOTMENT OF DEBT SECURITIES
E9 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUTHORITY Management For For
TO DECIDE TO CARRY OUT INCREASES IN THE SHARE
CAPITAL BY INCORPORATION OF SHARE PREMIUM, RESERVES,
PROFITS OR OTHER ITEMS
E10 POSSIBILITY OF ISSUING WITHOUT PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS, Management For For
SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE COMPANY
S CAPITAL OR TO SECURITIES GIVING ENTITLEMENT
TO THE ALLOTMENT OF DEBT SECURITIES AS CONSIDERATION
FOR ASSETS TRANSFERRED TO THE COMPANY AS A CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTION IN KIND IN THE FORM OF SHARES OR
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO CAPITAL
E11 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AUTHORITY Management For For
TO DECIDE TO CARRY OUT INCREASES IN THE SHARE
CAPITAL BY ISSUANCE OF SHARES RESERVED FOR EMPLOYEES
WITH WAIVER OF PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS IN THEIR FAVOR
E12 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT Management For For
OPTIONS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR OR PURCHASE SHARES
E13 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOT Management For For
EXISTING OR NEW CONSIDERATION FREE SHARES TO
SALARIED EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP AND CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY OR COMPANIES OF THE GROUP
E14 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF TREASURY
SHARES
E15 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE Management For For
EVENT OF A PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR THE SHARES
OF THE COMPANY, IN CASES WHERE THE LEGAL RECIPROCITY
CLAUSE APPLIES
E16 AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE Management For For
WITH DECREE NO. 2006-1566 OF DECEMBER 11, 2006
AMENDING DECREE NO. 67-236 OF MARCH 23, 1967
ON COMMERCIAL COMPANIES: (AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE
19, PARAGRAPHS 1 AND 3 OF THE BYLAWS)
E17 POWERS FOR FORMALITIES Management For For
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. NBR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2007
ISSUER: G6359F103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ALEXANDER M. KNASTER Management For For
JAMES L. PAYNE Management For For
HANS W. SCHMIDT Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET AUDITORS
REMUNERATION.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO PERMIT SHAREHOLDERS TO Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
OF THE COMPANY.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A PAY FOR SUPERIOR Shareholder Against For
PERFORMANCE STANDARD IN THE COMPANY S EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED IR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2007
ISSUER: G4776G101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Management For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION.
02 ADOPTION OF THE INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN OF 2007. Management Against Against
01 DIRECTOR Management For
G.D. FORSEE Management For For
P.C. GODSOE Management For For
C.J. HORNER Management For For
T.E. MARTIN Management For For
P. NACHTIGAL Management For For
O.R. SMITH Management For For
R.J. SWIFT Management For For
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GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION GSF ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/07/2007
ISSUER: G3930E101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
EDWARD R. MULLER Management For For
JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION CHK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/08/2007
ISSUER: 165167107 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
FRANK KEATING Management For For
MERRILL A. MILLER, JR. Management For For
FREDERICK B. WHITTEMORE Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR LONG TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR 2003 STOCK AWARD Management For For
PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
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YAHOO! INC. YHOO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/12/2007
ISSUER: 984332106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRY S. SEMEL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC HIPPEAU Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VYOMESH JOSHI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. KERN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. KOTICK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD R. KOZEL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. WILSON Management For For
02 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
1995 STOCK PLAN.
03 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
1996 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE. Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET CENSORSHIP. Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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THE AES CORPORATION AES ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/25/2007
ISSUER: 00130H105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD DARMAN Management For For
PAUL HANRAHAN Management For For
KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
JOHN A. KOSKINEN Management For For
PHILIP LADER Management For For
JOHN H. MCARTHUR Management For For
SANDRA O. MOOSE Management For For
PHILIP A. ODEEN Management For For
CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Management For For
SVEN SANDSTROM Management For For
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BEST BUY CO., INC. BBY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/27/2007
ISSUER: 086516101 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RONALD JAMES* Management For For
ELLIOT S. KAPLAN* Management For For
MATTHEW H. PAULL* Management For For
JAMES E. PRESS* Management For For
RICHARD M. SCHULZE* Management For For
MARY A. TOLAN* Management For For
HATIM A. TYABJI* Management For For
ROGELIO M. REBOLLEDO** Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
MARCH 1, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BEST BUY CO., Management Against Against
INC. 2004 OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES SUBJECT TO THE
PLAN TO 38 MILLION SHARES.
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 the Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
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By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 22, 2007
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*Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.