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
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-422-3554
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
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 (Sections 239.24
and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the
most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008
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TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMIT TEVA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/17/2007
ISSUER: 881624209 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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3C TO ELECT PROF. MOSHE MANY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
3B TO ELECT PROF. ROGER D. KORNBERG AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3A TO ELECT ABRAHAM E. COHEN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDATION Management For For
THAT THE CASH DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2006, WHICH WAS PAID IN FOUR INSTALLMENTS
AND AGGREGATED NIS 1.36 (APPROXIMATELY US$0.31)
PER ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADR), BE DECLARED FINAL.
01 TO RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE COMPANY S CONSOLIDATED Management For For
BALANCE SHEET, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO APPOINT KESSELMAN & KESSELMAN, A MEMBER OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM UNTIL THE 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE
THEIR COMPENSATION AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO RATIFY SUCH DETERMINATION.
04 TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Management For For
LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, ALL AS FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
3D TO ELECT DAN PROPPER AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
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H.J. HEINZ COMPANY HNZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/15/2007
ISSUER: 423074103 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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07 TO AMEND THE COMPANY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD IN THE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
06 TO AMEND THE COMPANY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO REDUCE THE SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE
CERTAIN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS.
05 TO AMEND THE COMPANY BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REDUCE THE SHAREHOLDER VOTE
REQUIRED TO AMEND LIMITATION OF DIRECTOR LIABILITY
AND DIRECTOR AND OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION.
04 TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE METRICS UNDER THE FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2003 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
GLOBAL STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
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W.R. JOHNSON Management For For
C.E. BUNCH Management For For
L.S. COLEMAN, JR. Management For For
J.G. DROSDICK Management For For
E.E. HOLIDAY Management For For
C. KENDLE Management For For
D.R. O'HARE Management For For
N. PELTZ Management For For
D.H. REILLEY Management For For
L.C. SWANN Management For For
T.J. USHER Management For For
M.F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
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H&R BLOCK, INC. HRB CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE:
ISSUER: 093671105 ISIN: 09/06/2007
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1C ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: RAYFORD WILKINS, Management For For
JR.
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATED TO Shareholder Against For
THE COMPANY S CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD POSITION.
1A ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: DONNA R. ECTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR: LOUIS W. SMITH Management For For
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NEWS CORPORATION NWSA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/19/2007
ISSUER: 65248E203 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ELIMINATION Shareholder Against For
OF THE COMPANY S DUAL CLASS CAPITAL STRUCTURE.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ANNUAL ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
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, 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
K. RUPERT MURDOCH Management For For
PETER L. BARNES Management For For
KENNETH E. COWLEY Management For For
DAVID F. DEVOE Management For For
VIET DINH Management For For
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION MSFT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/13/2007
ISSUER: 594918104 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 H. GATES, III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR., PHD 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: REED HASTINGS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. HELMUT PANKE Management For For
1J 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 - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON Shareholder Against For
INTERNET CENSORSHIP.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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DEERE & COMPANY DE SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 11/14/2007
ISSUER: 244199105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF STOCK TO EFFECT A TWO-FOR-ONE STOCK
SPLIT IN THE FORM OF A DIVIDEND OF THE COMPANY
S COMMON STOCK.
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FANNIE MAE FNM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 12/14/2007
ISSUER: 313586109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STEPHEN B. ASHLEY Management For For
DENNIS R. BERESFORD Management For For
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LOUIS J. FREEH Management For For
BRENDA J. GAINES Management For For
KAREN N. HORN, PH.D. Management For For
BRIDGET A. MACASKILL Management For For
DANIEL H. MUDD Management For For
LESLIE RAHL Management For For
JOHN C. SITES, JR. Management For For
GREG C. SMITH Management For For
H. PATRICK SWYGERT Management For For
JOHN K. WULFF Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2007.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FANNIE Management For For
MAE STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN OF 2003.
04 PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
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DEERE & COMPANY DE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/27/2008
ISSUER: 244199105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RE-APPROVAL OF THE JOHN DEERE MID-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOACHIM MILBERG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIPAK C. JAIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. KEVIN DUNNIGAN Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2008.
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. AMAT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/11/2008
ISSUER: 038222105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
DEBORAH A. COLEMAN Management For For
AART J. DE GEUS Management For For
PHILIP V. GERDINE Management For For
THOMAS J. IANNOTTI Management For For
CHARLES Y.S. LIU Management For For
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JAMES C. MORGAN Management For For
GERHARD H. PARKER Management For For
DENNIS D. POWELL Management For For
WILLEM P. ROELANDTS Management For For
MICHAEL R. SPLINTER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED Management For For
MATERIALS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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LENNAR CORPORATION LEN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/08/2008
ISSUER: 526057104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STUART A. MILLER Management For For
JEFFREY SONNENFELD Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Management For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder Against For
FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE. Shareholder Against For
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DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES DFS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: 254709108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A TO ELECT JEFFREY S. ARONIN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1B TO ELECT MARY K. BUSH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1C TO ELECT GREGORY C. CASE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1D TO ELECT DENNIS D. DAMMERMAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1E TO ELECT ROBERT M. DEVLIN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1F TO ELECT PHILIP A. LASKAWY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1G TO ELECT MICHAEL H. MOSKOW AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1H TO ELECT DAVID W. NELMS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1I TO ELECT MICHAEL L. RANKOWITZ AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1J TO ELECT E. FOLLIN SMITH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1K TO ELECT LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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GENENTECH, INC. DNA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/15/2008
ISSUER: 368710406 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
HERBERT W. BOYER Management For For
WILLIAM M. BURNS Management For For
ERICH HUNZIKER Management For For
JONATHAN K.C. KNOWLES Management For For
ARTHUR D. LEVINSON Management For For
DEBRA L. REED Management For For
CHARLES A. SANDERS Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENENTECH, INC. Management For For
1991 EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE
OF AN ADDITIONAL 10,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF GENENTECH FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS Shareholder Against For
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES.
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Management For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. GOODE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. BOREN Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. ADAMS Management For For
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CITIGROUP INC. C ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: 172967101 ISIN:
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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: SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF 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: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MULCAHY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM PANDIT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. RUBIN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN 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 2008.
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 THAT EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION BE LIMITED TO 100 TIMES THE AVERAGE
COMPENSATION PAID TO WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO CANDIDATES Shareholder Against For
BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON THE Shareholder Against For
EQUATOR PRINCIPLES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ADOPTION Shareholder Against For
OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT CITI AMEND Shareholder Against For
ITS GHG EMISSIONS POLICIES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON HOW Shareholder Against For
INVESTMENT POLICIES ADDRESS OR COULD ADDRESS
HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY VOTE Management Against For
TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
CV PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR Management For *Management Position Unknown
VOTE CONFIDENTIAL UNDER THE CURRENT POLICY.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION BAC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 060505104 ISIN:
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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: KENNETH D. LEWIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEREDITH R. SPANGLER Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shareholder Against For
COMP
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DETERMINATION OF CEO COMP Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - EQUATOR PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
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CIGNA CORPORATION CI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 125509109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER N. LARSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROMAN MARTINEZ IV Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL COX WAIT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS CIGNA S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FOURTH OF Management For For
THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE FIFTH OF Management For For
THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE TENTH OF Management For For
THE COMPANY S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
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GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR WILLIAM M. CASTELL Management For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Management For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAUDIO X. GONZALEZ Management For For
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Management For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Management For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Management For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Management For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Management For For
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A16 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Management For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Management For For
01 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
02 SEPARATE THE ROLES OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
03 RECOUP UNEARNED MANAGEMENT BONUSES Shareholder Against For
04 CURB OVER-EXTENDED DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
05 REPORT ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
06 GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shareholder Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION COF ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 14040H105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN FRITZ HACKETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE E. LEROY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CAPITAL ONE S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED ASSOCIATE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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ISSUER: 478160104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
ARNOLD G. LANGBO Management For For
SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
CHRISTINE A. POON Management For For
CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
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STEVEN S REINEMUND Management For For
DAVID SATCHER Management For For
WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE
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ISSUER: 590188108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL T. CHRIST Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO M. CODINA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH MAYHEW JONAS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. THAIN Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 PROHIBIT SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER STOCK SALES Shareholder Against For
DURING BUYBACK
05 ADOPT ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
06 ADOPT RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYMENT PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 717081103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN AND CEO ROLES.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
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AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. HOWELL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
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ISSUER: 867229106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MEL E. BENSON Management For For
BRIAN A. CANFIELD Management For For
BRYAN P. DAVIES Management For For
BRIAN A. FELESKY Management For For
JOHN T. FERGUSON Management For For
W. DOUGLAS FORD Management For For
RICHARD L. GEORGE Management For For
JOHN R. HUFF Management For For
M. ANN MCCAIG Management For For
MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN Management For For
EIRA M. THOMAS Management For For
02 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS AUDITOR OF THE CORPORATION FOR THE ENSUING
YEAR.
03 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS Management Against Against
PLAN. PLEASE READ THE RESOLUTION IN FULL IN THE
ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
04 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES: TWO FOR ONE DIVISION OF Management For For
COMMON SHARES. PLEASE READ THE RESOLUTION IN
FULL IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
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WYETH WYE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 983024100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. AMEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRITELLI Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT ESSNER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FEERICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR F. GANZI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT LANGER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. MCGUIRE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY LAKE POLAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD POUSSOT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. ROGERS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. TORELL III Management For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
03 VOTE TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE WYETH 2005 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 VOTE TO ADOPT THE WYETH 2008 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON REPORTING THE COMPANY Shareholder Against For
S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRADE ASSOCIATION
PAYMENTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADOPTION OF A BY-LAW Shareholder Against For
FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE BONUSES
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ISSUER: 025816109 ISIN:
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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
J. LESCHLY Management For For
R.C. LEVIN Management For For
R.A. MCGINN Management For For
E.D. MILLER Management For For
S.S REINEMUND Management For For
R.D. WALTER Management For For
R.A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS IN NON-CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
4A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION.
4B PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF
ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COMPANY S ASSETS
OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.
4C PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
PLAN FOR THE EXCHANGE OF SHARES.
4D PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING:
AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
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ISSUER: 438516106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINNET F. DEILY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLIVE R. HOLLICK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC K. SHINSEKI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
03 AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
- RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREOWNERS
04 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLE Shareholder Against For
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THE BOEING COMPANY BA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 097023105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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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: JAMES L. JONES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. 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 AUDITOR.
03 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shareholder Against For
04 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
05 ADOPT, IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS POLICIES Shareholder Against For
06 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
07 REQUIRE PERFORMANCE-BASED STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
08 REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE SEVERANCE Shareholder Against For
ARRANGEMENTS
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. IBM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 459200101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
C. BLACK Management For For
W.R. BRODY Management For For
K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
M.L. ESKEW Management For For
S.A. JACKSON Management For For
L.A. NOTO Management For For
J.W. OWENS Management For For
S.J. PALMISANO Management For For
J.E. SPERO Management For For
S. TAUREL Management For For
L.H. ZAMBRANO Management For For
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02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN Shareholder Against For
RIGHTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY WFC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 949746101 ISIN:
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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: JOHN G. STUMPF Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Management For For
POLICY.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE Management Against For
AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management Against For
ADVISORY VOTE.
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07 PROPOSAL REGARDING A PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Management Against For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
08 PROPOSAL REGARDING HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN INVESTMENT Management Against For
POLICIES.
09 PROPOSAL REGARDING A NEUTRAL SEXUAL ORIENTATION Management Against For
EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
10 PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON RACIAL DISPARITIES Management Against For
IN MORTGAGE LENDING.
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ISSUER: 248019101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RONALD C. BALDWIN Management For For
CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
ISAIAH HARRIS, JR. Management For For
DON J. MCGRATH Management For For
C.E. MAYBERRY MCKISSACK Management For For
NEIL J. METVINER 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 DELUXE CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE DELUXE CORPORATION 2008 ANNUAL Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE DELUXE CORPORATION 2008 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ISSUER: 263534109 ISIN:
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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
ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Management For For
JOHN T. DILLON Management For For
ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
MARILLYN A. HEWSON Management For For
CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR Management For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
SEAN O'KEEFE Management For For
WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
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02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON PLANT CLOSURE Shareholder Against For
04 ON SEPARATION OF POSITIONS OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
05 ON GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shareholder Against For
06 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shareholder Against For
07 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder Against For
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STATE STREET CORPORATION STT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 857477103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS STATE STREET S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
K. BURNES Management For For
P. COYM Management For For
N. DAREHSHORI Management For For
A. FAWCETT 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
R. WEISSMAN Management For For
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
RESTRICTIONS IN SERVICES PERFORMED BY STATE STREET
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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NOBLE CORPORATION NE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: G65422100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LAWRENCE J. CHAZEN Management For For
MARY P. RICCIARDELLO Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. VZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 92343V104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. O BRIEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ELIMINATE STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 GENDER IDENTITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
05 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
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AFLAC INCORPORATED AFL CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE:
ISSUER: 001055102 ISIN: 05/05/2008
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DANIEL P. AMOS Management For For
JOHN SHELBY AMOS II Management For For
PAUL S. AMOS II Management For For
YOSHIRO AOKI Management For For
MICHAEL H. ARMACOST Management For For
KRISS CLONINGER III Management For For
JOE FRANK HARRIS Management For For
ELIZABETH J. HUDSON Management For For
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KENNETH S. JANKE SR. Management For For
DOUGLAS W. JOHNSON Management For For
ROBERT B. JOHNSON Management For For
CHARLES B. KNAPP Management For For
E. STEPHEN PURDOM Management For For
B.K. RIMER, DR. PH Management For For
MARVIN R. SCHUSTER Management For For
DAVID GARY THOMPSON Management For For
ROBERT L. WRIGHT Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE IV OF THE Management For For
COMPANY S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE COMPANY S AUTHORIZED SHARES OF $.10 PAR VALUE
COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES TO 1,900,000,000
SHARES.
03 TO ADOPT THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MANAGEMENT Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN (THE 2009 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE
PLAN).
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Shareholder For For
PROPOSAL: RESOLVED, THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE
THE OVERALL EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES EMPLOYED BY THE COMPANY,
AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS AND THE TABULAR DISCLOSURE REGARDING
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION IN THIS
PROXY STATEMENT.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ALCOA INC. AA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 013817101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOSEPH T. GORMAN Management For For
KLAUS KLEINFELD Management For For
JAMES W. OWENS Management For For
RATAN N. TATA Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER REQUESTING REPORT ON HOW ALCOA S Shareholder Against For
ACTION TO REDUCE ITS IMPACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
HAS AFFECTED THE GLOBAL CLIMATE
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PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION BTU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 704549104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SANDRA VAN TREASE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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03 APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY IP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/12/2008
ISSUER: 460146103 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
SAMIR G. GIBARA* Management For For
JOHN F. TURNER* Management For For
ALBERTO WEISSER* Management For For
J. STEVEN WHISLER** Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL CONCERNING MAJORITY VOTING IN Management For For
NON-CONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
04 COMPANY PROPOSAL CONCERNING ANNUAL ELECTION OF Management For For
DIRECTORS.
05 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO REMOVE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING Management For For
PROVISIONS (ARTICLE VII).
06 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO REMOVE SUPERMAJORITY VOTING Management For For
PROVISIONS (ARTICLE VIII).
07 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MAJORITY VOTING. Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY. Shareholder Against For
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KRAFT FOODS INC. KFT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 50075N104 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
AJAY BANGA Management For For
JAN BENNINK Management For For
MYRA M. HART Management For For
LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
MARK D. KETCHUM Management For For
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Management For For
JOHN C. POPE Management For For
FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Management For For
IRENE B. ROSENFELD Management For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Management For For
DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
FRANK G. ZARB Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AIG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 026874107 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: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN S. FELDSTEIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORRIS W. OFFIT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. ORR III Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGINIA M. ROMETTY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN J. SULLIVAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL H. SUTTON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND S.W. TSE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. WILLUMSTAD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS AIG S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHT Shareholder Against For
TO WATER.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE REPORTING Shareholder Against For
OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS COP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 20825C104 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: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Management For For
02 TO AMEND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS AND RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
03 TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008
04 QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES Shareholder Against For
05 REPORT ON RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
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08 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shareholder Against For
09 COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY Shareholder Against For
10 DRILLING IN SENSITIVE/PROTECTED AREAS Shareholder Against For
11 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Shareholder Against For
12 GLOBAL WARMING Shareholder Against For
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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC. NOV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 637071101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A THE ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. BEAUCHAMP Management For For
1B THE ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFERY A. SMISEK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN
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BARR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. BRL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: 068306109 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
BRUCE L. DOWNEY 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 ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DELETE THE PLURALITY
VOTING STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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YUM! BRANDS, INC. YUM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: 988498101 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
DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Management For For
J. DAVID GRISSOM Management For For
BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Management For For
KENNETH G. LANGONE Management For For
JONATHAN S. LINEN Management For For
THOMAS C. NELSON Management For For
DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
JING-SHYH S. SU Management For For
JACKIE TRUJILLO Management For For
ROBERT D. WALTER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 17 Management For For
OF PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY Management For For
S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRING A MAJORITY
VOTE FOR ELECTION OF A DIRECTOR IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS (PAGE 19 OF PROXY)
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S LONG TERM INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN AS AMENDED (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE MACBRIDE Shareholder Against For
PRINCIPLES (PAGE 32 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
(PAGE 35 OF PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shareholder Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 39 OF
PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL WELFARE Shareholder Against For
(PAGE 42 OF PROXY)
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SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION SGP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2008
ISSUER: 806605101 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
HANS W. BECHERER Management For For
THOMAS J. COLLIGAN Management For For
FRED HASSAN Management For For
C. ROBERT KIDDER Management For For
EUGENE R. MCGRATH Management For For
CARL E. MUNDY, JR. Management For For
ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
PATRICIA F. RUSSO Management For For
JACK L. STAHL Management For For
CRAIG B. THOMPSON, M.D. Management For For
KATHRYN C. TURNER Management For For
ROBERT F.W. VAN OORDT Management For For
ARTHUR F. WEINBACH Management For For
02 RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
TO AUDIT THE BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2008.
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TIME WARNER INC. TWX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2008
ISSUER: 887317105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- -------- ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- ------------- --------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
REMAINING SUPER-MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
TIME WARNER INC. ANNUAL BONUS PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
04 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Management For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
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ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION APC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 032511107 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: JOHN R. BUTLER, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUKE R. CORBETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. GORDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DECLASSIFICATION OF BOARD Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION Shareholder Against For
POLICY
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DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC. DO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 25271C102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES S. TISCH Management For For
LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON Management For For
JOHN R. BOLTON Management For For
CHARLES L. FABRIKANT Management For For
PAUL G. GAFFNEY II Management For For
HERBERT C. HOFMANN Management For For
ARTHUR L. REBELL Management For For
RAYMOND S. TROUBH Management For For
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. JPM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 46625H100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
04 REAPPROVAL OF KEY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN Management For For
05 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
07 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
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08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION APPROVAL Shareholder Against For
09 TWO CANDIDATES PER DIRECTORSHIP Shareholder Against For
10 HUMAN RIGHTS AND INVESTMENT REPORT Shareholder Against For
11 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shareholder Against For
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AMR CORPORATION AMR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 001765106 ISIN:
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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
RAJAT K. GUPTA Management For For
ALBERTO IBARGUEN 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 2008
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 AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIRMAN
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ADVISORY RESOLUTION Shareholder Against For
TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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EMC CORPORATION EMC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 268648102 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
MICHAEL W. BROWN Management For For
MICHAEL J. CRONIN Management For For
GAIL DEEGAN Management For For
JOHN R. EGAN Management For For
W. PAUL FITZGERALD Management For For
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OLLI-PEKKA KALLASVUO Management For For
EDMUND F. KELLY Management For For
WINDLE B. PRIEM Management For For
PAUL SAGAN Management For For
DAVID N. STROHM Management For For
JOSEPH M. TUCCI Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EMC S ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Management For For
AND BYLAWS TO IMPLEMENT MAJORITY VOTE FOR DIRECTORS,
AS DESCRIBED IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EMC S ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Management For For
TO IMPLEMENT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, AS DESCRIBED
IN EMC S PROXY STATEMENT.
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY HAL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 406216101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.T. DERR Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.T. HACKETT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.A. PRECOURT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED Management For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 PROPOSAL ON REAPPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS UNDER 1993 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
05 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS BOARD COMMITTEE. Shareholder Against For
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INTEL CORPORATION INTC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 458140100 ISIN:
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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: CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER 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 FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH Shareholder Against For
A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY.
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CHEVRON CORPORATION CVX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: 166764100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Management For For
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: J.L. JONES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O REILLY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. ROBERTSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Management For For
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1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Management For For
1O 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 INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
04 ADOPT POLICY TO SEPARATE THE CEO/CHAIRMAN POSITIONS Shareholder Against For
05 ADOPT POLICY AND REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
06 REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CANADIAN OIL Shareholder Against For
SANDS OPERATIONS
07 ADOPT GOALS AND REPORT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shareholder Against For
08 REVIEW AND REPORT ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY SELECTION Shareholder Against For
09 REPORT ON HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shareholder Against For
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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION XOM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: 30231G102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
M.J. BOSKIN Management For For
L.R. FAULKNER Management For For
W.W. GEORGE Management For For
J.R. HOUGHTON Management For For
R.C. KING 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
R.W. TILLERSON Management For For
E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 47) Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS PROHIBITED (PAGE 49) Shareholder Against For
04 DIRECTOR NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS (PAGE 49) Shareholder Against For
05 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 50) Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER RETURN POLICY (PAGE 52) Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
(PAGE 53)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
09 INCENTIVE PAY RECOUPMENT (PAGE 57) Shareholder Against For
10 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 58) Shareholder Against For
11 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
12 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 61) Shareholder Against For
13 COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (PAGE 63) Shareholder Against For
14 ANWR DRILLING REPORT (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
15 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 66) Shareholder Against For
16 CO2 INFORMATION AT THE PUMP (PAGE 68) Shareholder Against For
17 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 69) Shareholder Against For
18 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 70) Shareholder Against For
19 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 71) Shareholder Against For
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FIDELITY NAT'L INFORMATION SERVICES FIS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/29/2008
INC
ISSUER: 31620M106 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 HAINES Management For For
DAVID K. HUNT Management For For
CARY H. THOMPSON Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO APPROVE THE FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION Management Against Against
SERVICES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
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AETNA INC. AET ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/30/2008
ISSUER: 00817Y108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH P. NEWHOUSE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. LUDWIG Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD GREENWALD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL G. GRAVES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY E. GARTEN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA HACKMAN FRANKLIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER N. FARAH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MOLLY J. COYE, M.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY Z. COHEN Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NOMINATING A RETIRED Shareholder Against For
AETNA EXECUTIVE TO THE BOARD
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Management For For
FIRM
ProxyEdge - Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Report Date: 07/08/2008
Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI BLUE CHIP VALUE FD Page 32 of 33
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. NBR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/03/2008
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
ANTHONY G. PETRELLO Management For For
MYRON M. SHEINFELD Management For For
MARTIN J. WHITMAN 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 ADOPT A PAY FOR SUPERIOR Shareholder Against For
PERFORMANCE STANDARD IN THE COMPANY S EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GROSS-UP PAYMENTS Shareholder Against For
TO SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION CHK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2008
ISSUER: 165167107 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
AUBREY K. MCCLENDON Management For For
DON NICKLES Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR LONG TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION ADS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/16/2008
ISSUER: 018581108 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 K. ANDERSON Management For For
ROGER H. BALLOU Management For For
E.L. DRAPER JR., PH.D. Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR 2008
ProxyEdge - Investment Company Report
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Report Date: 07/08/2008
Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI BLUE CHIP VALUE FD Page 33 of 33
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CLEARWIRE CORP CLWR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/20/2008
ISSUER: 185385309 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
CRAIG O. MCCAW Management For For
BENJAMIN G. WOLFF Management For For
PETER L.S. CURRIE Management For For
RICHARD P. EMERSON Management For For
NICOLAS KAUSER Management For For
DAVID PERLMUTTER Management For For
MICHAEL J. SABIA Management For For
R. GERARD SALEMME Management For For
STUART M. SLOAN Management For For
MICHELANGELO A. VOLPI Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS CLEARWIRE CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2008.
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
By (Signature and Title)* /S/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert,
Principal Executive Officer
Date August 25, 2008
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.