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 811-04494
The Gabelli Asset 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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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FCX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/10/2007
ISSUER: 35671D857 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
RICHARD C. ADKERSON Management For For
ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. Management For For
ROBERT A. DAY Management For For
GERALD J. FORD Management For For
H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. Management For For
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON Management For For
CHARLES C. KRULAK Management For For
BOBBY LEE LACKEY Management For For
JON C. MADONNA Management For For
DUSTAN E. MCCOY Management For For
GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD Management For For
JAMES R. MOFFETT Management For For
B.M. RANKIN, JR. Management For For
J. STAPLETON ROY Management For For
STEPHEN H. SIEGELE Management For For
J. TAYLOR WHARTON Management For For
03 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2006 Management
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC. SJR SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 07/10/2007
ISSUER: 82028K200 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 THE APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL RESOLUTION (THE Management For For
SPLIT RESOLUTION ) TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF THE
CORPORATION TO EFFECT A TWO-FOR-ONE STOCK SPLIT,
THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH IS REPRODUCED AS EXHIBIT
A OF THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY CIRCULAR.
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EMAP PLC EM8.BE AGM MEETING DATE: 07/12/2007
ISSUER: G30268174 ISIN: GB00B1B59F82
SEDOL: B1B59F8, B1FP7F0, B1FP2L1
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE THE COMPANY S REPORT AND THE ACCOUNTS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE YE 31 MAR 2007
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT FOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE YE 31 MAR 2007
3. DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 22.1P PER ORDINARY Management For *Management Position Unknown
SHARE IN RESPECT OF THE YE 31 MAR 2007
4. RE-APPOINT MR. DEREK CARTER AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE COMPANY
5. RE-APPOINT MR. PIERRE DANON AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE COMPANY
6. RE-APPOINT MR. JONATHAN HOWELL AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF THE COMPANY
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7. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY, UNTIL THE CONCLUSION
OF THE NEXT AGM AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE
THE COMPANY
8. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For *Management Position Unknown
LLP S REMUNERATION AS THE AUDITORS
9. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR ALL Management For *Management Position Unknown
PREVIOUS AUTHORITY, TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES
SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 UP TO AN
AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 19,570,000; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE THE CONCLUSION OF
THE NEXT AGM OR 11 OCT 2008; AND THE DIRECTORS
MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY
OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER
OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, PURSUANT TO SECTION 95 OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING
OF THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTION, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES
FOR CASH SECTION 94(2) OF THE ACT PURSUANT TO
THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED BY THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTION,
TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH SECTION 94(3)
OF THE SAID ACT, IN EITHER CASE DISAPPLYING THE
STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) OF
THE ACT, PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED
TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN
CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE, OPEN OFFER OR
ANY OTHER PRE-EMPTIVE OFFER IN FAVOR OF ORDINARY
SHAREHOLDERS; B) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL VALUE
OF GBP 3,230,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER
OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY
OR 11 OCT 2008; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT EQUITY
SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY
IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE
PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.11 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
ARTICLE 7 OF ITS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE
COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 166 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES
SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO 21,580,000, BEING
10% OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
AT 23 MAY 2007; AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 30 PENCE
AND NOT MORE THAN 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE
MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM
THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST,
OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS IMMEDIATELY
PRECEDING THE DAY ON WHICH THE ORDINARY SHARE
IS PURCHASED WHICH AMOUNT SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE
OF EXPENSE; AND THE HIGHER OF THE PRICE OF THE
LAST INDEPENDENT TRADE AND THE HIGHEST CURRENT
INDEPENDENT BID ON THE TRADING VENUE WHERE THE
PURCHASE IS CARRIED OUT; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE
EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY
OR 11 OCT 2008; AND THE COMPANY, BEFORE THE EXPIRY,
MAY MAKE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE ORDINARY SHARES
WHICH WILL OR MAY BE EXECUTED WHOLLY OR PARTLY
AFTER SUCH EXPIRY
12 APPROVE THAT PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH 10 OF SCHEDULE Management For *Management Position Unknown
5 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006, AND WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY: A) THE COMPANY MAY
SEND OR SUPPLY DOCUMENTS OR INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS
BY MAKING THEM AVAILABLE ON A WEBSITE; AND B)
THE COMPANY MAY USE ELECTRONIC MEANS WITHIN THE
MEANING OF THE DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY RULES
SOURCEBOOK PUBLISHED BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES
AUTHORITY TO SEND OR SUPPLY AND DOCUMENTS OR
INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS
13. AMEND THE RULES OF THE EMAP PLC PERFORMANCE RELATED Management For *Management Position Unknown
PAY PLAN 2004 PRP AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTORS TO DO SUCH ACTS AND THINGS AS THEY
MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDED
PRP
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WEIR GROUP PLC WEIGF.PK EGM MEETING DATE: 07/13/2007
ISSUER: G95248137 ISIN: GB0009465807
SEDOL: B02R8M6, 0946580, B28C8S5
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE THE ACQUISITION BY THE COMPANY OF 100% Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OFSPM FLOW CONTROL,
INC. ON THE TERMS AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS
CONTAINED IN THE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AS SPECIFIED AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY TO DO ALL SUCH THINGS AND ENTER INTO
SUCH DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO GIVE EFFECT
THERETO INCLUDING THE MAKING OF SUCH NON-MATERIAL
VARIATIONS TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS AS THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY OR
DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SHALL, IN THEIR DISCRETION, THINK APPROPRIATE
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MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MOD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/18/2007
ISSUER: 607828100 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
CHARLES P. COOLEY Management For For
GARY L. NEALE Management For For
DAVID B. RAYBURN Management For For
02 APPROVE THE MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2007 Management Abstain Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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BT GROUP PLC BT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/19/2007
ISSUER: 05577E101 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 REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS Management For For
02 REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
04 RE-ELECT SIR CHRISTOPHER BLAND Management For For
05 RE-ELECT ANDY GREEN Management For For
06 RE-ELECT IAN LIVINGSTON Management For For
07 RE-ELECT JOHN NELSON Management For For
08 ELECT DEBORAH LATHEN Management For For
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09 ELECT FRANCOIS BARRAULT Management For For
10 REAPPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
11 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
12 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
13 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES FOR CASH SPECIAL RESOLUTION Management For For
14 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES SPECIAL RESOLUTION Management For For
15 AUTHORISE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS SPECIAL RESOLUTION Management For For
16 AUTHORITY FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS Management For For
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BT GROUP PLC, LONDON BT AGM MEETING DATE: 07/19/2007
ISSUER: G16612106 ISIN: GB0030913577
SEDOL: B02S7B1, B014679, 3091357
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STATUTORY Management For *Management Position Unknown
REPORTS
2. APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For *Management Position Unknown
3. APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 10 PENCE PER SHARE Management For *Management Position Unknown
4. RE-ELECT SIR CHRISTOPHER BLAND AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
5. RE-ELECT MR. ANDY GREEN AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
6. RE-ELECT MR. IAN LIVINGSTON AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
7. RE-ELECT MR. JOHN NELSON AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
8. ELECT MR. DEBORAH LATHEN AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
9. ELECT MR. FRANCOIS BARRAULT AS A DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
10. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
11. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE AUDITORS
12. GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY LINKED Management For *Management Position Unknown
SECUIRITIES WITH PRE-EMPTIVERIGHTS UP TO AN AGGREGATE
NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 136,000,000
S.13 GRANT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE EQUITY OR EQUITY-LINKED Management For *Management Position Unknown
SECQURITIES WITHOUT PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTSUP TO AN
AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 21,000,000 SHARES
FOR MARKET PURCHASE
S.14 GRANT AUTHORITY TO MAKE MARKER PURCHASES OF 827,000,000 Management For *Management Position Unknown
SHARES
S.15 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO COMMUNICATE WITH SHAREHOLDERS Management For *Management Position Unknown
BY MAKING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE
ON A WEBSITE
16. AUTHORIZE BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC TO MAKE Management For *Management Position Unknown
EU POLITICAL ORGANIZATION DONATIONS UP TO GBP
100,000
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JAMES RIVER COAL COMPANY JRCC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/19/2007
ISSUER: 470355207 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
LEONARD J. KUJAWA Management For For
PETER T. SOCHA Management For For
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LEGG MASON, INC. LM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/19/2007
ISSUER: 524901105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
HAROLD L. ADAMS* Management For For
RAYMOND A. MASON* Management For For
MARGARET M. RICHARDSON* Management For For
KURT L. SCHMOKE* Management For For
ROBERT E. ANGELICA** Management For For
02 AMENDMENT OF THE LEGG MASON, INC. 1996 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 AMENDMENT OF THE LEGG MASON, INC. NON-EMPLOYEE Management For For
DIRECTOR EQUITY PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
DIRECTOR SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC. MYE SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 07/23/2007
ISSUER: 628464109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management Against Against
MERGER DATED AS OF APRIL 24, 2007, BY AND AMONG
MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC., MERGER SUB AND BUYER.
02 TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING OF Management Against Against
SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IN THE EVENT THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE PROPOSAL 1.
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FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC. FLA SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 07/24/2007
ISSUER: 340632108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF MAY 8, 2007, BY AND AMONG IRON HORSE
ACQUISITION HOLDING LLC, IRON HORSE ACQUISITION
SUB INC. AND FLORIDA EAST COAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
(THE MERGER AGREEMENT ).
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
FOR AMONG OTHER REASONS, THE SOLICITATION OF
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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VODAFONE GROUP PLC VOD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/24/2007
ISSUER: 92857W209 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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27 TO ISSUE COMPANY BONDS DIRECTLY TO SHAREHOLDERS, Management Against For
INCREASING THE GROUP S INDEBTEDNESS
26 TO SEPARATE OUT THE COMPANY S 45% INTEREST IN Management Against For
VERIZON WIRELESS FROM ITS OTHER ASSETS BY TRACKING
SHARES OR SPIN OFF
25 TO AMEND ARTICLE 114.1 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES Management Against For
OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
24 TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION)
23 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO SEND OR SUPPLY DOCUMENTS Management For For
OR INFORMATION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN ELECTRONIC
FORM OR BY MEANS OF A WEBSITE (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
22 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY S PURCHASE OF ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES (SECTION 166, COMPANIES ACT 1985) (SPECIAL
RESOLUTION)
21 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO DIS-APPLY PRE-EMPTION Management For For
RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 16.3 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
20 TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UNDER Management For For
ARTICLE 16.2 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
19 TO AUTHORISE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE Management For For
THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS
18 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
17 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
16 TO APPROVE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 4.41P PER ORDINARY Management For For
SHARE
15 TO ELECT SIMON MURRAY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
14 TO ELECT NICK LAND AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
28 TO AMEND THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management Against For
TO LIMIT THE COMPANY S ABILITY TO MAKE ACQUISITIONS
WITHOUT APPROVAL BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION (SPECIAL
RESOLUTION)
13 TO ELECT ALAN JEBSON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
12 TO ELECT VITTORIO COLAO AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
11 TO RE-ELECT PHILIP YEA AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
10 TO RE-ELECT ANTHONY WATSON AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
09 TO RE-ELECT LUC VANDEVELDE AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
(MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
08 TO RE-ELECT PROFESSOR JURGEN SCHREMPP AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
(MEMBER OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
(MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
07 TO RE-ELECT ANNE LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE)
06 TO RE-ELECT ANDY HALFORD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
05 TO RE-ELECT JOHN BUCHANAN AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE) (MEMBER OF THE NOMINATIONS
AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
04 TO RE-ELECT DR MICHAEL BOSKIN AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE) (MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE)
03 TO RE-ELECT ARUN SARIN AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
02 TO RE-ELECT SIR JOHN BOND AS A DIRECTOR (MEMBER Management For For
OF THE NOMINATIONS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE)
01 TO RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2007.
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ARGONAUT GROUP, INC. AGII SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 07/25/2007
ISSUER: 040157109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE IF NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER
SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
THE ABOVE PROPOSAL.
01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF MARCH 14, 2007 AND AMENDED AND RESTATED
AS OF JUNE 8, 2007, BY AND AMONG PXRE GROUP LTD.,
PXMS INC., A DIRECT, WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY
OF PXRE GROUP LTD., AND ARGONAUT, WHEREBY PXMS
INC. WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO ARGONAUT, WITH
ARGONAUT AS THE SURVIVING COMPANY.
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PALM HARBOR HOMES, INC. PHHM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/25/2007
ISSUER: 696639103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING MARCH 28, 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
LARRY H. KEENER Management For For
LEE POSEY Management For For
WILLIAM M. ASHBAUGH Management For For
JERRY D. MALLONEE Management For For
FREDERICK R. MEYER Management For For
ELYSIA HOLT RAGUSA Management For For
W.D. ROSENBERG, JR. Management For For
A. GARY SHILLING Management For For
W. CHRISTOPHER WELLBORN Management For For
JOHN H. WILSON Management For For
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BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION BFA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/26/2007
ISSUER: 115637100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE Management For For
BARRY D. BRAMLEY Management For For
GEO. GARVIN BROWN IV Management For For
MARTIN S. BROWN, JR. Management For For
OWSLEY BROWN II Management For For
DONALD G. CALDER Management For For
SANDRA A. FRAZIER Management For For
RICHARD P. MAYER Management For For
WILLIAM E. MITCHELL Management For For
MATTHEW R. SIMMONS Management For For
WILLIAM M. STREET Management For For
DACE BROWN STUBBS Management For For
PAUL C. VARGA Management For For
JAMES S. WELCH, JR. Management For For
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. STZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/26/2007
ISSUER: 21036P108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BARRY A. FROMBERG Management For For
JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD Management For For
JAMES A. LOCKE III Management For For
RICHARD SANDS Management For For
ROBERT SANDS Management For For
THOMAS C. MCDERMOTT Management For For
PAUL L. SMITH Management For For
PETER H. SODERBERG Management For For
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF THE COMPANY S ANNUAL MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management Against Against
OF THE COMPANY S LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK FROM 300,000,000
SHARES TO 315,000,000 SHARES.
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP, Management For For
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE COMPANY
S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008.
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TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. TDS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 07/26/2007
ISSUER: 879433100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
G.P. JOSEFOWICZ Management For For
C.D. O'LEARY Management For For
M.H. SARANOW Management For For
H.S. WANDER Management For For
02 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2007. Management For For
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
G.P. JOSEFOWICZ Management For For
C.D. O'LEARY Management For For
M.H. SARANOW Management For For
H.S. WANDER Management For For
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REMY COINTREAU SA, COGNAC RCO.PA EGM MEETING DATE: 07/31/2007
ISSUER: F7725A100 ISIN: FR0000130395
SEDOL: 4721352, B01DPS0, 4741714
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING IN 2006, AS PRESENTED;
EARNINGS
O.2 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AND THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED AS
FOLLOWS: EARNINGS FOR THE FY: EUR 175,629,723.44,
PRIOR RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 37,696,670.24, DISTRIBUTABLE
INCOME: EUR 213,326,393.68, LEGAL RESERVES: EUR
78,985.28, DIVIDENDS: EUR 55,199,762.40, RETAINED
EARNINGS: EUR 158,047,646.00, GLOBAL AMOUNT:
EUR 213,326,393.68, IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY
HOLDS SOME OF ITS OWN SHARES ON SUCH DATE, THE
AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID DIVIDEND ON SUCH SHARES
SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT;
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES
O.3 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID YE, IN THE FORM PRESENTED
TO THE MEETING; LOSS FOR THE FY: EUR - 23,031,000.00
O.4 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For *Management Position Unknown
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY THE ARTICLE L.225-38 AND
L.225-40 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE
THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED
IN FORCE DURING THE FY
O.5 GRANT PERMANENT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES DURING THE
FY
O.8 APPOINT MR. TIM JONES AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.6 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MARC Management For *Management Position Unknown
HERIARD DUBREUIL AS AN EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR FOR
A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.7 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JEAN Management For *Management Position Unknown
BURELLE AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTORFOR A 3 YEAR
PERIOD
O.9 APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 294,000.00 Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
O.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPENMARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS: MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE: EUR
60.00, MINIMUM SALE PRICE: 30.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL,
MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS:
EUR 241,738,800.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 18
MONTHS; AND THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 27 JUL 2006 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 13 AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
O.11 GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, Management For *Management Position Unknown
A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING
TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY THE LAW
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E.12 AMEND, AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE REGULATION CHANGES, Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE ARTICLE 23.1 OF THE BY-LAWS CONCERNING THE
MODALITIES OF CONVENING AND ATTENDANCE OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS TO THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE COMPANY
E.13 AMEND, AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE REGULATION CHANGES, Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE ARTICLE 23.6 OF THE BY-LAWS CONCERNING THE
MODALITIES OF CONVENING AND ATTENDANCE OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS TO THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF THE COMPANY
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
YOU.
E.14 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS AND ITS SOLE
DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE COMPANY
S OWN SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE
PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL
OVER A 24 MONTH PERIOD, AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER
18 MONTHS; THIS AUTHORIZATIONS SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 27 JUL 2006 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 19
E.15 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE
OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR
30,000,000.00, WHICH IS COMMON WITH THE RESOLUTION
16, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND OR DEBT SECURITIES;
THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES
WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 750,000,000.00;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 26 MONTHS AND TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS DELEGATION OF
POWERS SUPERSEDES ANY AND ALL EARLIER DELEGATIONS
TO THE SAME EFFECT
E.16 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE
OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR
30,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITHOUT PREFERRED
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND
OR DEBT SECURITIES; THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT
OF DEBT SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL
NOT EXCEED EUR 750,000,000.00; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
AFTER 26 MONTHS AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES;
THIS DELEGATION OF POWERS SUPERSEDES ANY AND
ALL EARLIER DELEGATIONS TO THE SAME EFFECT
E.17 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, IN Management For *Management Position Unknown
1 OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO BENEFICIARIES TO BE
CHOSEN BY IT, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT EITHER
TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO
BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR
TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE
COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL
NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES,
WHICH SHALL EXCEED 3% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES AFTER 38 MONTHS; AND APPROVE TO CANCEL
THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS;
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATIONS SUPERSEDES
THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 SEP 2004 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 7
E.18 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS, AT ITS SOLE
DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A
COMPANY SAVING PLAN; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER
26 MONTHS AND FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT THAT SHALL
NOT EXCEED EUR 1,400,000.00; AND TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY FORMALITIES
E.19 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED IN THE
EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE IN CASE OF AN EXCESS
DEMAND, AT THE SAME PRICE AS THE INITIAL ISSUE,
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF SUBSCRIPTION
PERIOD AND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 15% OF THE INITIAL
ISSUE; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 26 MONTHS AND
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATIONS
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 28 JUL
2006 IN ITS RESOLUTION 19
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E.20 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOLLOWING THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTIONS 15 AND 16, FOR A
26- MONTH PERIOD AND WITHIN THE LIMIT OF 10%
OF THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL, TO SET THE ISSUE
PRICE OF THE ORDINARY SHARES OR SECURITIES TO
BE ISSUED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AS SPECIFIED; APPROVE TO CANCEL THE PREFERENTIAL
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR
E.21 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT ITS SOLE
DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART OF THE SHARES
HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH A STOCK
REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 30% OF THE
SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AFTER 36 MONTHS
AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATIONS
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 SEP
2004 IN ITS RESOLUTION 16
E.22 RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Management For *Management Position Unknown
APPROVE VARIOUS DELEGATIONS GIVEN TO IT AT THE
PRESENT MEETING SHALL BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEGAL PROVISIONS
IN FORCE, DURING PERIODS WHEN CASH OR STOCK TENDER
OFFERS ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE COMPANY S SHARES
FOR A 18- MONTH PERIOD, STARTING FROM THE DATE
OF THE PRESENT MEETING AND BY THE SHAREHOLDER
S MEETING OF 27 JUL 2006
E.23 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CHARGE THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
SHARE ISSUANCE COSTS AGAINST THE RELATED PREMIUMS
AND DEDUCT FROM THE PREMIUMS THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY
TO RAISE THE LEGAL RESERVE TO 1/10 OF THE NEW
CAPITAL AFTER EACH INCREASE
E.24 GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, Management For *Management Position Unknown
A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING
TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY THE LAW
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AQUANTIVE, INC. AQNT SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 08/09/2007
ISSUER: 03839G105 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 TO APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT OR IF
OTHERWISE DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE.
01 TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF MAY 17, 2007, BY AND AMONG AQUANTIVE,
INC., MICROSOFT CORPORATION AND ARROW ACQUISITION
COMPANY.
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED PTR SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 08/10/2007
ISSUER: 71646E100 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 THAT CONDITIONAL UPON THE OBTAINING OF APPROVALS Management For For
FROM THE CSRC AND OTHER RELEVANT REGULATORY AUTHORITIES,
THE ALLOTMENT AND ISSUE OF A SHARES BY THE COMPANY
IN THE PRC BY WAY OF PUBLIC OFFERING OF NEW A
SHARES AND THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE A SHARE ISSUE BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED.
02 THAT THE BOARD AND ITS ATTORNEY SHALL BE AND Management For For
ARE AUTHORIZED TO DEAL WITH MATTERS IN RELATION
TO THE A SHARE ISSUE AND THE LISTING OF A SHARES
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING.
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PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP. PCP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/14/2007
ISSUER: 740189105 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 APPROVING THE EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN
01 DIRECTOR Management For
PETER R. BRIDENBAUGH Management For For
STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Management For For
RICK SCHMIDT Management For For
DANIEL J. MURPHY Management For For
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H.J. HEINZ COMPANY HNZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/15/2007
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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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
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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THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY SJM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/16/2007
ISSUER: 832696405 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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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 REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
KATHRYN W. DINDO Management For For
RICHARD K. SMUCKER Management For For
WILLIAM H. STEINBRINK Management For For
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TRIBUNE COMPANY TRB SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 08/21/2007
ISSUER: 896047107 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 BOARD PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Management For For
OF MERGER, DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 2007, BY AND
AMONG TRIBUNE COMPANY, GREATBANC TRUST COMPANY,
SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE TRIBUNE EMPLOYEE STOCK
OWNERSHIP TRUST, WHICH FORMS A PART OF THE TRIBUNE
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN, TESOP CORPORATION,
ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL NUMBER
1.
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VIVO PARTICIPACOES SA VIV EGM MEETING DATE: 08/21/2007
ISSUER: P9810G108 ISIN: BRVIVOACNOR1
SEDOL: B07C7C9, B088458
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. RATIFY THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF DIRECTORS, MR. LUIS MIGUELGILPEREZ LOPEZ,
ELECTED ON 22 MAR 2007, AND MR. JOSE GUIMARAES
MONFORTE, ELECTED ON 29 JUN 2007
2. RATIFY, UNDER THE TERMS OF ARTICLE 256 OF LAW Management For *Management Position Unknown
NUMBER 6.404/76, THE ENTERING INTO OF A SHARE
PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF THE SHARES HELD BY TELPART PARTICIPACOES S.A.
ISSUED BY THE COMPANIES TELEMIG CELULAR PARTICIPACOES
S.A. AND TELE NORTE CELULAR PARTICIPACOES S.A.,
THE PARENT COMPANIES OF TELEMIG CELULAR S.A.
AND AMAZONIA CELULAR S.A.
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VIVO PARTICIPACOES SA VIV EGM MEETING DATE: 08/21/2007
ISSUER: P9810G116 ISIN: BRVIVOACNPR8
SEDOL: B07C7D0
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS CAN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
VOTE ON ALL ITEMS. THANK YOU.
* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. RATIFY THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF DIRECTORS, MR. LUIS MIGUELGILPEREZ LOPEZ,
ELECTED ON 22 MAR 2007, AND MR. JOSE GUIMARAES
MONFORTE, ELECTED ON 29 JUN 2007
2. RATIFY, UNDER THE TERMS OF ARTICLE 256 OF LAW Management For *Management Position Unknown
NUMBER 6.404/76, THE ENTERING INTO OF A SHARE
PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF THE SHARES HELD BY TELPART PARTICIPACOES S.A.
ISSUED BY THE COMPANIES TELEMIG CELULAR PARTICIPACOES
S.A. AND TELE NORTE CELULAR PARTICIPACOES S.A.,
THE PARENT COMPANIES OF TELEMIG CELULAR S.A.
AND AMAZONIA CELULAR S.A.
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CA, INC. CA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 08/22/2007
ISSUER: 12673P105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS TO Shareholder Against For
REQUIRE RATIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COMPENSATION BY A SUPERMAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT
BOARD MEMBERS.
04 TO APPROVE THE CA, INC. 2007 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2008.
02 TO RATIFY THE STOCKHOLDER PROTECTION RIGHTS AGREEMENT. Management Against Against
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RON ZAMBONINI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA S. UNGER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN A. SWAINSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER P. SCHUETZE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS S. RANIERI Management For For
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1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MCCRACKEN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY W. LORSCH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER B. LOFGREN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. LA BLANC Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY J. FERNANDES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFONSE M. D AMATO Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. BROMARK Management For For
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ALLTEL CORPORATION AT SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 08/29/2007
ISSUER: 020039103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE OR TIME, IF NECESSARY
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL NUMBER 1 IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF SUCH ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT
TO APPROVE PROPOSAL NUMBER 1.
01 BOARD PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Management For For
OF MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 20, 2007, BY AND AMONG
ALLTEL CORPORATION, ATLANTIS HOLDINGS LLC AND
ATLANTIS MERGER SUB, INC. AS IT MAY BE AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME.
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ISSUER: 920437100 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
H.A. BRECHER Management For For
E.A. BUTTNER Management For For
J.B. BUTTNER Management For For
J. EAKMAN Management For For
D.T. HENIGSON Management For For
H. PARDES Management For For
M.N. RUTH Management For For
E. SHANAHAN Management For For
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EARL SCHEIB, INC. ESHB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/06/2007
ISSUER: 806398103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2008
01 DIRECTOR Management For
CHRISTIAN K. BEMENT Management For For
JAMES P. BURRA Management For For
ROBERT M. SMILAND Management For For
SALVATORE J. ZIZZA Management For For
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H&R BLOCK, INC. HRB
CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/06/2007
ISSUER: 093671105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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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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TXU CORP. TXU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/07/2007
ISSUER: 873168108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR - DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP.
03 DIRECTOR Management For
LELDON E. ECHOLS Management For For
KERNEY LADAY Management For For
JACK E. LITTLE Management For For
GERARDO I. LOPEZ Management For For
J.E. OESTERREICHER Management For For
MICHAEL W. RANGER Management For For
LEONARD H. ROBERTS Management For For
GLENN F. TILTON Management For For
C. JOHN WILDER Management For For
02 TO APPROVE ANY PROPOSAL BY TXU CORP. TO ADJOURN Management For For
OR POSTPONE THE ANNUAL MEETING, IF DETERMINED
TO BE NECESSARY.
01 TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 25, 2007 (AS AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, THE MERGER AGREEMENT ) AMONG TXU
CORP., TEXAS ENERGY FUTURE HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND TEXAS ENERGY
FUTURE MERGER SUB CORP., A TEXAS CORPORATION,
INCLUDING THE PLAN OF MERGER CONTAINED IN THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON TXU Shareholder Against For
CORP. S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATED TO TXU CORP. S ADOPTION Shareholder Against For
OF QUANTITATIVE GOALS FOR EMISSIONS AT ITS EXISTING
AND PROPOSED PLANTS.
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PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC. PDCO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/10/2007
ISSUER: 703395103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO OUR EQUITY INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN TO INCLUDE OUR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS AS
A CLASS OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AWARDS
UNDER THE PLAN.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN D. BUCK Management For For
PETER L. FRECHETTE Management For For
CHARLES REICH Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 26, 2008.
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FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. FLE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/11/2007
ISSUER: 339099103 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
PAUL D. BORGHESANI Management For For
ELDEN L. SMITH Management For For
THOMAS B. PITCHER Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS Management For For
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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SEQUA CORPORATION SQAA SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/17/2007
ISSUER: 817320104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF 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 MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT
01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JULY 8, 2007, BY AND AMONG, BLUE
JAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION, BLUE JAY MERGER
CORPORATION AND THE COMPANY
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF 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 MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT
01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JULY 8, 2007, BY AND AMONG, BLUE
JAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION, BLUE JAY MERGER
CORPORATION AND THE COMPANY
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HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION HLT SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/18/2007
ISSUER: 432848109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For For
AS OF JULY 3, 2007, BY AND AMONG HILTON HOTELS
CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, BH HOTELS
LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND
BH HOTELS ACQUISITION INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION.
02 TO APPROVE AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES.
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NUVEEN INVESTMENTS, INC. JNC SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/18/2007
ISSUER: 67090F106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION
OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JUNE 19, 2007, AMONG NUVEEN INVESTMENTS,
INC., WINDY CITY INVESTMENTS, INC. AND WINDY
CITY ACQUISITION CORP., AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MERGER OF
WINDY CITY ACQUISITION CORP., INTO NUVEEN INVESTMENTS,
INC., AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
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GERBER SCIENTIFIC, INC. GRB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/20/2007
ISSUER: 373730100 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
DONALD P. AIKEN Management For For
MARC T. GILES Management For For
EDWARD G. JEPSEN Management For For
RANDALL D. LEDFORD Management For For
JOHN R. LORD Management For For
CAROLE F. ST. MARK Management For For
W. JERRY VEREEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR
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SKYLINE CORPORATION SKY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/20/2007
ISSUER: 830830105 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
ARTHUR J. DECIO Management For For
THOMAS G. DERANEK Management For For
JOHN C. FIRTH Management For For
JERRY HAMMES Management For For
RONALD F. KLOSKA Management For For
WILLIAM H. LAWSON Management For For
DAVID T. LINK Management For For
ANDREW J. MCKENNA Management For For
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GENERAL MILLS, INC. GIS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/24/2007
ISSUER: 370334104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE ODLAND Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HEIDI G. MILLER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RICHARDS HOPE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. ESREY Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL DANOS Management For For
03 ADOPT THE 2007 STOCK COMPENSATION PLAN. Management Against Against
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS GENERAL Management For For
MILLS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOROTHY A. TERRELL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MICHAEL SPENCE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. ROSE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For
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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CCU SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/25/2007
ISSUER: 184502102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Management For For
OF MERGER, DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2006, BY AND AMONG
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC., BT TRIPLE
CROWN MERGER CO., INC., B TRIPLE CROWN FINCO,
LLC, AND T TRIPLE CROWN FINCO, LLC, AS AMENDED
BY AMENDMENT NO. 1, DATED APRIL 18, 2007, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXY HOLDERS, ON ANY Management For For
OTHER MATTER THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
SPECIAL MEETING.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
AND ADOPT THE AMENDED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY DLM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/27/2007
ISSUER: 24522P103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS DEL MONTE
FOODS COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR ITS
FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 27, 2008.
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management Against Against
DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
1C TO ELECT DAVID R. WILLIAMS AS A CLASS I DIRECTOR Management For For
TO HOLD OFFICE FOR THREE-YEAR TERM.
1B TO ELECT JOE L. MORGAN AS A CLASS I DIRECTOR Management For For
TO HOLD OFFICE FOR THREE-YEAR TERM.
1A TO ELECT VICTOR L. LUND AS A CLASS I DIRECTOR Management For For
TO HOLD OFFICE FOR THREE-YEAR TERM.
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ROYCE VALUE TRUST, INC. RVT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 09/27/2007
ISSUER: 780910105 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
MARK R. FETTING Management For For
RICHARD M. GALKIN Management For For
ARTHUR S. MEHLMAN Management For For
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A.G. EDWARDS, INC. AGE SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 09/28/2007
ISSUER: 281760108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING FOR THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED MAY 30, 2007, BY AND AMONG WACHOVIA CORPORATION
( WACHOVIA ), WHITE BIRD HOLDINGS, INC., A WHOLLY-OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF WACHOVIA, AND A.G. EDWARDS, INC.
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RECKITT BENCKISER PLC, SLOUGH BERKSHIRE RB.L EGM MEETING DATE: 10/04/2007
ISSUER: G7420A107 ISIN: GB0007278715
SEDOL: 0727871, B02T156, 5861268
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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S.1 AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO TAKE Management For *Management Position Unknown
ALL SUCH ACTION AS THEY MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY
OR APPROPRIATE FOR CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE SCHEME
OF ARRANGEMENT DATED 11 SEP 2007, BETWEEN THE
COMPANY AND THE HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY S ORDINARY
SHARES EXPRESSED TO BE SUBJECT TO THAT SCHEME
OF ARRANGEMENT, IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM OR WITH
OR SUBJECT TO ANY MODIFICATION, ADDITION OR CONDITION
APPROVED OR IMPOSED BY THE COURT THE SCHEME;
AND APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING EFFECT
TO THE SCHEME, TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
BY CANCELING AND EXTINGUISHING THE ORDINARY SHARES
IN THE COMPANY SUBJECT TO THE SCHEME THE SCHEME
ORDINARY SHARES; AND APPROVE, FORTHWITH AND CONTINGENTLY
UPON THE SAID REDUCTION OF CAPITAL TAKING EFFECT:
TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE
COMPANY TO ITS FORMER AMOUNT BY THE CREATION
OF THE SAME NUMBER OF NEW ORDINARY SHARES IN
THE COMPANY THE NEW RECKITT BENCKISER ORDINARY
SHARE AS IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF SCHEME ORDINARY
SHARES CANCELLED PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION
AS SPECIFIED BEING EQUAL IN THEIR AGGREGATE NOMINAL
AMOUNT TO THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE
SCHEME ORDINARY SHARES CANCELLED PURSUANT TO
THIS RESOLUTION AS SPECIFIED; THE COMPANY SHALL
APPLY THE CREDIT ARISING IN ITS BOOKS OF ACCOUNT
AS A RESULT OF SUCH REDUCTION OF CAPITAL IN PAYING
UP, IN FULL AT PAR, THE NEW SHARES CREATED PURSUANT
TO THIS RESOLUTION AS SPECIFIED AND SHALL ALLOT
AND ISSUE THE SAME, CREDITED AS FULLY PAID, TO
RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC AND/OR ITS NOMINEE
OR NOMINEES; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 80 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT NEW RECKITT BENCKISER
ORDINARY SHARES AS SPECIFIED; PROVIDED THAT:
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES WHICH MAY BE ALLOTTED
HEREUNDER IS THE NUMBER NOT EXCEEDING 945,500,000
NECESSARY TO EFFECT SUCH ALLOTMENTS; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES ON 31 MAR 2008; AND THIS AUTHORITY SHALL
BE IN ADDITION TO ANY SUBSISTING AUTHORITY CONFERRED
ON THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE
SAID SECTION 80; AND AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF THE COMPANY BY THE ADOPTION AND INCLUSION
OF THE NEW ARTICLE 145 AS SPECIFIED; APPROVE
THE REDUCTION OF CAPITA OF RECKITT BENCKISER
GROUP PLC APPROVED AT AN EGM OF RECKITT BENCKISER
GROUP PLC AS SPECIFIED
S.2 APPROVE TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY Management For *Management Position Unknown
BY CANCELLING AND EXTINGUISHING ALL THE 5% CUMULATIVE
PREFERENCE SHARES OF GBP 1 EACH THE RECKITT BENCKISER
PREFERENCE SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY,
IN CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH THERE SHALL BE REPAID
TO THE HOLDERS OF SUCH RECKITT BENCKISER PREFERENCE
SHARES, WHOSE NAMES APPEAR ON THE REGISTER OF
THE MEMBERS AS SUCH AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
ON THE DAY PRECEDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE
SAID REDUCTION OF CAPITAL, THE NOMINAL VALUE
OF SUCH RECKITT BENCEKISER PREFERENCE SHARES
TOGETHER WITH AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ANY ARREARS
OR DEFICIENCY OF THE FIXED DIVIDEND THEREON
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S.3 APPROVE TO CANCEL THE SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE COMPANY
S.4 APPROVE TO CANCEL THE CAPITAL REDEMPTION RESERVE Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF THE COMPANY
5. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
RESOLUTION S.1 BEING APPROVED, THE OPERATION
BY RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC OF THE RECKITT
BENCKISER GROUP 2007 SENIOR EXECUTIVE SHARE OWNERSHIP
POLICY PLAN, AS SPECIFIED
6. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
RESOLUTION S.1 BEING APPROVED, THE OPERATION
BY RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC OF THE RECKITT
BENCKISER GROUP 2007 SAVINGS RELATED SHARE OPTION
PLAN, AS SPECIFIED
7. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
RESOLUTION S.1 BEING APPROVED, THE OPERATION
BY RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC OF THE RECKITT
BENCKISER GROUP 2007 GLOBAL STOCK PROFIT PLAN,
AS SPECIFIED
8. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
RESOLUTION S.1 BEING APPROVED, THE OPERATION
BY RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC OF THE RECKITT
BENCKISER GROUP 2007 US SAVINGS-RELATED SHARE
OPTION PLAN, AS SPECIFIED
9. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL UPON THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
RESOLUTION S.1 BEING APPROVED, THE OPERATION
BY RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC OF THE RECKITT
BENCKISER GROUP 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN,
AS SPECIFIED
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RECKITT BENCKISER PLC, SLOUGH BERKSHIRE RB.L CRT MEETING DATE: 10/04/2007
ISSUER: G7420A107 ISIN: GB0007278715
SEDOL: 0727871, B02T156, 5861268
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT TO BE MADE Management For *Management Position Unknown
BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE SCHEME ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
EXPRESSED TO BE SUBJECT TO THAT SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
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THE MOSAIC COMPANY MOS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/04/2007
ISSUER: 61945A107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
F. GUILLAUME BASTIAENS Management For For
RAYMOND F. BENTELE Management For For
RICHARD D. FRASCH Management For For
WILLIAM R. GRABER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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AQUILA, INC. ILA SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 10/09/2007
ISSUER: 03840P102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 ADJOURNMENT AND POSTPONEMENT 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 MEETING TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND
PLAN OF MERGER.
01 ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For For
AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AMONG AQUILA, INC., GREAT
PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED, GREGORY ACQUISITION
CORP., AND BLACK HILLS CORPORATION.
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY PG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/09/2007
ISSUER: 742718109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RAJAT K. GUPTA Management For For
A.G. LAFLEY Management For For
LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS Management For For
JOHN F. SMITH, JR. Management For For
RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. Management For For
MARGARET C. WHITMAN Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - AWARD NO FUTURE STOCK Shareholder Against For
OPTIONS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - REPORT ON COMPANY POLICIES Shareholder Against For
AND ACTIVITIES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against For
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COCA-COLA HBC S.A. CCH SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 10/15/2007
ISSUER: 1912EP104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 3 AND CODIFICATION OF THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
01 CAPITAL INCREASE THROUGH CAPITALIZATION OF THE Management For *Management Position Unknown
SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT AND ISSUANCE OF ONE BONUS
SHARE FOR EVERY TWO SHARES OWNED TO THE EXISTING
SHAREHOLDERS.
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DIAGEO PLC DEO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/16/2007
ISSUER: 25243Q205 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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13 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
12 ADOPTION OF DIAGEO PLC 2007 UNITED STATES EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
11 AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR Management For For
TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
10 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
09 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Management For For
08 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES Management For For
07 RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Management For For
06 RE-ELECTION OF MR PA WALKER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
05 RE-ELECTION OF MR NC ROSE (MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMMITTEE)
04 RE-ELECTION OF MS M LILJA (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION, Management For For
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE)
03 DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
01 REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS 2007 Management For For
02 DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT 2007 Management For For
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION CVC SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 10/17/2007
ISSUER: 12686C109 ISIN:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL
1 OR PROPOSAL 2.
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CABLEVISION SYSTEMS Management For For
CORPORATION S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION, WHICH WOULD MAKE SECTION A.X.
OF ARTICLE FOURTH OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION INAPPLICABLE TO
THE MERGER AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management Against Against
MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 2, 2007, BY AND AMONG
CENTRAL PARK HOLDING COMPANY, LLC, CENTRAL PARK
MERGER SUB, INC. AND CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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NEWS CORPORATION NWSA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/19/2007
ISSUER: 65248E203 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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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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ISSUER: 03475V101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PAUL S. ECHENBERG Management For For
JEFFREY GOLD Management For For
DENNIS S. METENY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING MAY 31, 2008.
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ISSUER: 513696104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF AUGUST 15, 2007, AMONG THE LAMSON
& SESSIONS CO., THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND
T&B ACQUISITION II CORP.
02 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE
BY THE PROXY HOLDERS, INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY,
TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES.
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ISSUER: 53071M104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 GROUP DISPOSITION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF THE Management For For
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
03 OPTIONAL CONVERSION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF Management For For
THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
02 RECAPITALIZATION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF THE Management For For
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
01 NEW TRACKING STOCK PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 54 OF Management For For
THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 GROUP DISPOSITION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF THE Management For For
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
03 OPTIONAL CONVERSION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF Management For For
THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
02 RECAPITALIZATION PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 55 OF THE Management For For
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
01 NEW TRACKING STOCK PROPOSAL. (SEE PAGE 54 OF Management For For
THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS)
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ISSUER: 12686C109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CABLEVISION SYSTEMS Management For For
CORPORATION S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION, WHICH WOULD MAKE SECTION A.X.
OF ARTICLE FOURTH OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION INAPPLICABLE TO
THE MERGER AND THE OTHER TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management Against Against
MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 2, 2007, BY AND AMONG
CENTRAL PARK HOLDING COMPANY, LLC, CENTRAL PARK
MERGER SUB, INC. AND CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, ALL AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO APPROVE ANY MOTION TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL
1 OR PROPOSAL 2.
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF DEEMED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE
BY THE PROXY HOLDERS, INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY,
TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES.
01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF AUGUST 15, 2007, AMONG THE LAMSON
& SESSIONS CO., THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND
T&B ACQUISITION II CORP.
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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP SE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 10/31/2007
ISSUER: 847560109 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PAMELA L. CARTER Management For For
WILLIAM T. ESREY Management For For
FRED J. FOWLER Management For For
DENNIS R. HENDRIX Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA ENERGY S INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2007.
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ISSUER: 559424106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DEWAIN K. CROSS Management For For
YON YOON JORDEN Management For For
MITCHELL I. QUAIN Management For For
DAVID P. REILAND Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2008.
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ISSUER: 589433101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARY SUE COLEMAN* Management For For
D.M. MEREDITH FRAZIER* Management For For
JOEL W. JOHNSON* Management For For
STEPHEN M. LACY* Management For For
ALFRED H. DREWES** Management For For
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PERNOD-RICARD, PARIS RI.PA MIX MEETING DATE: 11/07/2007
ISSUER: F72027109 ISIN: FR0000120693
SEDOL: 4682329, B043D05, 4427100, B030Q53, B10S419, 4682318
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YE IN 30 JUN 2007, AS PRESENTED, EARNINGS
FOR THE FYE: EUR 597,492,980.80 THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING APPROVES THE REPORTS OF THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE CONDITIONS FOR
THE PREPARATION AND THE ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK
OF THE BOARD, AND THE AUDITORS ON THE INTERNAL
AUDIT PROCEDURES IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
MATTERS, THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING APPROVES THE
EXPENSES AND CHARGES THAT WERE NOT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
OF EUR 58,497.00 WITH A CORRESPONDING TAX OF
EUR 20,142.00
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O.2 APPROVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED
TO THE MEETING
O.3 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED
AS FOLLOWS: EARNINGS FOR THE FYE: EUR 597,492,980.80
LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 9,319,934.58 TOTAL: EUR 588,173,046.22
PRIOR RETAINED EARNINGS : EUR 193,340,423.46
DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME: EUR 781,513,469.68 DIVIDENDS:
EUR 276,221,935.08 :70 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR
505,291,534.60 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING REMINDS
THAT AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.26 WAS ALREADY
PAID ON 04 JUL 2007 THE REMAINING DIVIDEND OF
EUR 1.26 WILL BE PAID ON 14 NOV 2007, AND WILL
ENTITLE NATURAL PERSONS TO THE 50 % ALLOWANCE
IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY HOLDS SOME OF ITS
OWN SHARES ON SUCH DATE, THE AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID
DIVIDEND ON SUCH SHARES SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO
THE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT AS REQUIRED BY
LAW, IT IS REMINDED THAT, FOR THE LAST 3 FY,
THE DIVIDENDS PAID, WERE AS FOLLOWS: EUR 2.52
FOR FY 2005 2006 EUR 3.22 FOR FY 2004 2005 EUR
1.96 FOR FY 2003
O.4 APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.338-42 OF THE
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVES SAID REPORT
AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN
O.5 APPROVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225-42-1 OF
THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVES SAID REPORT
AND THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN
O.6 APPOINT MR. NICOLE BOUTON AS A DIRECTOR FOR 4 Management For For
YEAR PERIOD
O.7 APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 670,000.00 Management For For
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
E.21 AMEND ARTICLE 32 OF THE BYLAWS Management For For
O.8 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE IN Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 250.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO
BE ACQUIRED: 10,961,187 SHARES, MAXIMUM FUNDS
INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 2,740,296,750.00
THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR A 18-MONTH PERIOD
THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 07 NOV 2006 IN ITS RESOLUTION 7
* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
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E.9 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE Management For For
SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT
ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELLING ALL OR PART
OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION
WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM
OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24-MONTH PERIOD
THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR A 24-MONTH PERIOD
THE SURPLUS OF THE COST PRICE OF THE CANCELLED
SHARES ON THEIR NOMINAL VALUE WILL BE IMPUTED
ON THE POST ISSUANCE PREMIUM, OR TO ANY OVER
AVAILABLE RESERVES, INCLUDED THE LEGAL RESERVES
THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 07 NOV 2006 IN ITS RESOLUTION 8
E.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE
OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR
170,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND OR DEBT SECURITIES
THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE
SET FORTH IN RESOLUTIONS 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 AND
20, THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT SECURITIES
WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED EUR 5,000,000,000.00,
THIS AMOUNT SHALL NOT COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL
VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 15; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
AT THE END OF 26-MONTH PERIOD; THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV
2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 18 AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
E.11 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE
OR ABROAD, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR
68,000,000.00, BY ISSUANCE, WITHOUT PREFERRED
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAINTAINED, OF SHARES AND
OR DEBT SECURITIES THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST
THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTIONS 12,
13, 14 AND 20 THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT
SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED
EUR 4,000,000,000.00 THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT
AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION
NUMBER 10 THIS AMOUNT SHALL NOT COUNT AGAINST
THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NUMBER
15 THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A 26-MONTH
PERIOD THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION
UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 10 NOV 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
19 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
E.12 APPROVE THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR MAY DECIDE Management For For
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED
IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS,
AT THE SAME PRICE AS THE INITIAL ISSUE, WITHIN
30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD
AND UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 15% OF THE INITIAL ISSUE,
THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE
SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 10; THIS DELEGATION IS
GRANTED FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV
2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 20
E.13 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL,
BY WAY OF ISSUING SHARES OR SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL, IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE
CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY
AND COMPRISED OF CAPITAL SECURITIES OR SECURITIES
GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL THIS AMOUNT SHALL
COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION 11; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED
FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV
2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 21
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E.14 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE COMPANY Management For For
S EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS
TO THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL, THIS ISSUANCE
SHOULD NOT EXCEED 20% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN
CONSIDERATION FOR SECURITIES TENDERED IN A PUBLIC
EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY CONCERNING
THE SHARES OF ANOTHER COMPANY; THIS AUTHORIZATION
IS GRANTED FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF
BENEFICIARY THE AMOUNT OF THE CAPITAL INCREASE
SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH
IN RESOLUTION 11 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO
TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL
NECESSARY FORMALITIES THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES
THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV 2005 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 22
E.15 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ON ONE OR MORE Management For For
OCCASIONS, IN FRANCE OR ABROAD, TO ISSUE DEBT
SECURITIES GIVING THE RIGHT TO THE ALLOCATION
OF WARRANTS THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF DEBT
SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED
EUR 5,000,000,000.00 THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT
AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTIONS
10 AND 11; THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR
A 26-MONTH PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV
2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 23
E.16 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY A MAXIMUM NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF EUR 170,000,000.00, BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING
RESERVES, PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED
THAT SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND
UNDER THE BY-LAWS, BY ISSUING BONUS SHARES OR
RAISING THE PAR VALUE OF EXISTING SHARES, OR
BY A COMBINATION OF THESE METHODS THIS AUTHORIZATION
IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD THIS AMOUNT SHALL
COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 NOV
2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION 24
E.17 APPROVE TO DIVIDE THE SHARES NOMINAL VALUE BY Management For For
2 AND TO EXCHANGE 1 FORMER SHARES OF EUR 3.10
NOMINAL VALUE AGAINST 2 NEW SHARES OF EUR 1.55
NOMINAL VALUE EACH CONSEQUENTLY, THE SHAREHOLDER
S MEETING DECIDES THAT THE DIVISION OF THE NOMINAL
WILL COME INTO EFFECT THE 15 JAN 2008 AND AUTHORIZE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
E.18 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, FOR Management For For
FREE, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, EXISTING OR FUTURE
SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES
THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 1% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL THIS AMOUNT SHALL NOT COUNT AGAINST THE
OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN THE PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
THE PRESENT DELEGATION IS GIVEN FOR A 38-MONTH
PERIOD THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION
UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 10 NOV 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
25 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL THE
SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
IN FAVOUR OF BENEFICIARY
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E.19 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED, Management For For
IN ONE OR MORE ISSUES, WITH THE ISSUANCE OF BOUND
OF SHARES SUBSCRIPTION, BEFORE THE END OF THE
PERIOD OF PUBLIC OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY
THE MAXIMUM GLOBAL AMOUNT OF ISSUANCE OF THE
BOUND OF SHARES SHOULD NOT EXCEED EUR 145,000,000.00
THIS AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED FOR A 18-MONTH
PERIOD THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 07 NOV 2006 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 10
E.20 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS,
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES
AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN THIS DELEGATION
IS GIVEN FOR A 26-MONTH PERIOD AND FOR A NOMINAL
AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 2% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL
VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 11 THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF
EMPLOYEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN THIS
AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 07 NOV 2006 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
11 THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
E.22 APPROVE TO GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF Management For For
AN ORIGINAL, A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES
OF THIS MEETING TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS
AND OTHER FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN ONE SPECIFIED CONDITION RESOLUTION 15 OMITTED
IN RESOLUTION E.10. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT
IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
A.L. BOECKMANN Management For For
M.H. CARTER Management For For
V.F. HAYNES Management For For
A. MACIEL Management For For
P.J. MOORE Management For For
M.B. MULRONEY Management For For
T.F. O'NEILL Management For For
K.R. WESTBROOK Management For For
P.A. WOERTZ Management For For
02 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER S PROPOSAL NO. 1 (CODE OF CONDUCT Shareholder Against For
REGARDING GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.)
03 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER S PROPOSAL NO. 2 (ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION LISTED IN SUMMARY
COMPENSATION TABLE.)
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LAWRENCE N. MONDRY Management For For
JAMES G. BAZLEN Management For For
MORTON GODLAS Management For For
TERILYN A. HENDERSON Management For For
CHARLES K. MARQUIS Management For For
CHARLES J. PHILIPPIN Management For For
WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO 2004 STOCK AND INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A&P COMMON Management For For
STOCK PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF MARCH 4, 2007, BY AND AMONG A&P,
MERGER SUB (A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF A&P
ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING THE
MERGER) AND PATHMARK, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MERGER OF MERGER
SUB WITH AND INTO PATHMARK.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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ISSUER: G3930E101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX H. ** NOTE ** THIS ITEM TO BE VOTED ON
AT THE SECOND PART OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
WHICH PART IS CONVENED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX H. ** NOTE ** THIS ITEM TO BE VOTED ON
AT THE FIRST PART OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING,
WHICH PART IS CONVENED PURSUANT TO THE ORDER
OF THE GRAND COURT OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS
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TRANSOCEAN INC. RIG SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 11/09/2007
ISSUER: G90078109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT, ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS
ANNEX G, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION
OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF DIRECTORS CONSTITUTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF TRANSOCEAN INC. FROM 13 TO 14, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF OUR ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
TO SHAREHOLDERS OF GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION
IN THE MERGER UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
AND PLAN OF MERGER, ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD. AGII ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/13/2007
ISSUER: G0464B107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
03 APPROVAL OF THE ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, Management For For
LTD. 2007 ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, Management For For
LTD. 2007 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
F. SEDGWICK BROWNE Management For For
HECTOR DE LEON Management For For
FRANK W. MARESH Management For For
JOHN R. POWER, JR. Management For For
GARY V. WOODS Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ERNST & YOUNG
LLP BE APPOINTED AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
AND REFERRAL OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REMUNERATION TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 APPROVAL OF THE ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, Management Against Against
LTD. 2007 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. NPK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/13/2007
ISSUER: 637215104 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 N. CARDOZO Management For For
PATRICK J. QUINN Management For For
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ISSUER: 244199105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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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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ISSUER: 189054109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1I ELECT JAN L. MURLEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1H ELECT EDWARD A. MUELLER AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1G ELECT GARY G. MICHAEL AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1F ELECT ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1E ELECT DONALD R. KNAUSS AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1D ELECT GEORGE J. HARAD AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1C ELECT TULLY M. FRIEDMAN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1B ELECT RICHARD H. CARMONA AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1A ELECT DANIEL BOGGAN, JR. AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008.
1K ELECT CAROLYN M. TICKNOR AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
1J ELECT PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
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NEW HOPE CORPORATION LTD NHPEF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 11/15/2007
ISSUER: Q66635105 ISIN: AU000000NHC7
SEDOL: B04S6W3, B0HWXV0, 6681960
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1. RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NEW HOPE Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
CORPORATION LIMITED AND THE CONTROLLED ENTITIES,
INCLUDING THE DIRECTORS DECLARATION AND THE
REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS IN
RESPECT OF THE YE 31 JUL 2007
2. ADOPT THE REMUNERATION REPORT FOR THE FYE 31 Management For For
JUL 2007 AS SPECIFIED
3.A RE-ELECT MR. P.R. ROBINSON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY
S CONSTITUTION
3.B RE-ELECT MR. D.J. FAIRFULL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY, WHO RETIRES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY
S CONSTITUTION
4. APPROVE TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE REMUNERATION Management For For
PAYABLE BY NEW HOPE TOTHE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THEIR SERVICES AS DIRECTORS
TO AUD 500,000 PER ANNUM
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY CPB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/16/2007
ISSUER: 134429109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
EDMUND M. CARPENTER Management For For
PAUL R. CHARRON Management For For
DOUGLAS R. CONANT Management For For
BENNETT DORRANCE Management For For
KENT B. FOSTER Management For For
HARVEY GOLUB Management For For
RANDALL W. LARRIMORE Management For For
PHILIP E. LIPPINCOTT Management For For
MARY ALICE D. MALONE Management For For
SARA MATHEW Management For For
DAVID C. PATTERSON Management For For
CHARLES R. PERRIN Management For For
A. BARRY RAND Management For For
GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. Management For For
LES C. VINNEY Management For For
CHARLOTTE C. WEBER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ISSUER: 257651109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS DONALDSON COMPANY, INC S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31,
2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
WILLIAM M. COOK Management For For
MICHAEL J. HOFFMAN Management For For
WILLARD D. OBERTON Management For For
JOHN P. WIEHOFF Management For For
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ENERGY EAST CORPORATION EAS SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 11/20/2007
ISSUER: 29266M109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN Management For For
OF MERGER DATED AS OF JUNE 25, 2007 AMONG IBERDROLA,
S.A., GREEN ACQUISITION CAPITAL, INC. AND ENERGY
EAST CORPORATION.
02 APPROVAL OF ANY PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE, IF NECESSARY.
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SMITHS GROUP PLC, LONDON SMIN.L AGM MEETING DATE: 11/20/2007
ISSUER: G82401111 ISIN: GB00B1WY2338
SEDOL: B1WY233, B1YZ472, B1YYQ17
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1. ADOPT THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR Management For For
AND THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE FYE 31 JUL 2007
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR Management For For
THE FYE 31 JUL 2007
3. DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
4. RE-APPOINT MR. D.H. BRYDON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY
5. RE-APPOINT MR. D.J. CHALLEN AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
6. RE-APPOINT MR. S.J. CHAMBERS AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
7. RE-APPOINT MR. P.J. JACKSON AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
8. RE-APPOINT MR. J. LANGSTON AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY
9. RE-APPOINT MR. D.P. LILLYCROP AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
10. RE-APPOINT MR. P.H. LOESCHER AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
11. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For For
AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY
12. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION Management For For
OF THE AUDITOR
13. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE Management For For
6 OF THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY,
TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UP TO AN AGGREGATE
NOMINAL VALUE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 48,303,386 AUTHORITY
EXPIRES EARLIER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT
AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 19 FEB 2009; AND APPROVE
THAT ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES UNDER SECTION 80
OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 SHALL CEASE TO HAVE
EFFECT
S.14 AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE Management For For
7 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION AND
WITHIN SECTION 94(3A) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985,
AS IF SECTION 89(1) OF THE ACT DID NOT APPLY,
TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES FOR CASH, PROVIDED
THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF
EQUITY SECURITIES: A) IN CONNECTION WITH A RIGHTS
ISSUE; AND B) UP TO A NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP 7,245,507
AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION
OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 19 FEB 2009; AND
APPROVE THAT ALL THE PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES UNDER
SECTION 95 OF THE ACT SHALL CEASE TO HAVE EFFECT
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S.15 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE Management For For
11 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY,
TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163 OF THE COMPANIES
ACT 1985 OF UP TO 38,642,709 ORDINARY SHARES
OF 37.5P EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ORDINARY
SHARES, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 37.5P PER ORDINARY
SHARE AND AT A MAXIMUM PRICE NOT MORE THAN 5%
ABOVE THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR
SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS
DAYS AND THE AMOUNT STIPULATED BY ARTICLE 5(1)
OF THE BUY-BACK AND STABILIZATION REGULATION
2003; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION
OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 19 FEB 2009; THE
COMPANY, BEFORE THE EXPIRY, MAY MAKE A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE ORDINARY SHARES WHICH WILL OR MAY
BE EXECUTED WHOLLY OR PARTLY AFTER SUCH EXPIRY
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TRIPLE CROWN MEDIA INC. TCMI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 11/28/2007
ISSUER: 89675K102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR 2008
01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. Management For For
GERALD N. AGRANOFF Management For For
JAMES W. BUSBY Management For For
HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
MONTE C. JOHNSON Management For For
G.E. "NICK" NICHOLSON Management For For
THOMAS J. STULTZ Management For For
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. STZ SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 12/06/2007
ISSUER: 21036P108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF THE COMPANY S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF THE COMPANY S LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FARMER BROS. CO. FARM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 12/06/2007
ISSUER: 307675108 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
ROGER M. LAVERTY III Management For For
MARTIN A. LYNCH Management For For
JAMES J. MCGARRY Management For For
03 TO APPROVE THE FARMER BROS. CO. 2007 OMNIBUS PLAN. Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008.
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CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION CAM SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 12/07/2007
ISSUER: 13342B105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM
150,000,000 TO 400,000,000.
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AUTOZONE, INC. AZO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 12/12/2007
ISSUER: 053332102 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
CHARLES M. ELSON Management For For
SUE E. GOVE Management For For
EARL G. GRAVES, JR. Management For For
N. GERRY HOUSE Management For For
J.R. HYDE, III Management For For
W. ANDREW MCKENNA Management For For
GEORGE R. MRKONIC, JR. Management For For
WILLIAM C. RHODES, III Management For For
THEODORE W. ULLYOT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008
FISCAL YEAR.
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DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC. DJ SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 12/13/2007
ISSUER: 260561105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND Management For For
PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 31, 2007, BY
AND AMONG NEWS CORPORATION, RUBY NEWCO LLC, DOW
JONES AND DIAMOND MERGER SUB CORPORATION, AS
THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY Management For For
TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IN
THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE MERGER
AGREEMENT
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FANNIE MAE FNM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 12/14/2007
ISSUER: 313586109 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
STEPHEN B. ASHLEY Management For For
DENNIS R. BERESFORD Management For For
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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H&R BLOCK, INC. HRB SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 12/14/2007
ISSUER: 093671105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO ELIMINATE
THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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ALTADIS SA ALD EGM MEETING DATE: 12/18/2007
ISSUER: E0432C106 ISIN: ES0177040013
SEDOL: B02T9V8, 5843114, 5860652, B0YLW13, 5444012
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
18 DEC 2007. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
1. MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 24 (VOTING RIGHTS) OF Management For For
THE COMPANY BY-LAWS AND OF ARTICLE 24.1 (ADOPTION
OF RESOLUTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS) OF
THE REGULATIONS OF THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING
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2. DELEGATION OF POWERS TO EXECUTE, CONSTRUE, RECTIFY, Management For For
REGISTER AND GIVE EFFECT TO THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED
AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
* PLEASE NOTE: ATTENDANCE PREMIUM (0.10 EUROS GROSS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
PER SHARE): SHAREHOLDERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ANY
FORM AT THE EGM, WHETHER DIRECTLY, BY PROXY,
OR BY LONG-DISTANCE VOTING, SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO RECEIVE AN ATTENDANCE PREMIUM OF TEN EURO
CENTS GROSS PER SHARE, PROVIDED THAT THEY HAVE
THEM RECORDED IN THE PERTINENT BOOK-ENTRY LEDGER
FIVE DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE SCHEDULED FOR
THE EGM.
* PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
CONCERNING ALTADIS S.A., CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON
THE COMPANY S WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW..ALTADIS.COM/EN/INDEX.PHP
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO ADDITIONAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
COMMENTS AND NORMAL MEETING BEEN CHANGED TO ISSUER
PAY MEETING. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS
YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
THANK YOU.
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INTERPUMP GROUP SPA, SANT'ILARIO (RE) IP.MI EGM MEETING DATE: 12/18/2007
ISSUER: T5513W107 ISIN: IT0001078911 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B28JL43, 5849004, 5161407
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
19 DEC 2007 AND A THIRD CALL ON 20 DEC 2007 CONSEQUENTLY,
YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR
ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE
BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED
UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED.
THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE CAPITAL DECREASE FROM EUR 41,558,535.20 Management Take No Action
TO EUR 39,962,438.88 BY CANCELLATION OF N. 3,069,416
OWN SHARES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 2445 OF THE ITALIAN
CIVIL CODE
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. IMA SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 12/20/2007
ISSUER: 46126P106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF Management Against Against
COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE
INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 STOCK
OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN BY 3,000,000, FROM
8,074,871 TO 11,074,871.
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WALGREEN CO. WAG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/09/2008
ISSUER: 931422109 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
WILLIAM C. FOOTE Management For For
ALAN G. MCNALLY Management For For
CORDELL REED Management For For
JEFFREY A. REIN Management For For
NANCY M. SCHLICHTING Management For For
DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ Management For For
ALEJANDRO SILVA Management For For
JAMES A. SKINNER Management For For
MARILOU M. VON FERSTEL Management For For
CHARLES R. WALGREEN III Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTS DISCLOSING Shareholder Against For
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER VOTE Shareholder For Against
ON THE ADOPTION, MAINTENANCE OR EXTENSION OF
ANY POISON PILL.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE Shareholder Against For
BOARD BE AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT
PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF
WALGREEN CO.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC. AYI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/10/2008
ISSUER: 00508Y102 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
ROBERT F. MCCULLOUGH Management For For
NEIL WILLIAMS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ACUITY BRANDS, Management Against Against
INC. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF THE ACUITY BRANDS, INC. 2007 MANAGEMENT Management For For
COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MONSANTO COMPANY MON ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/16/2008
ISSUER: 61166W101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TWO Shareholder Against For
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL ONE Shareholder Against For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE H. POSTE, PH.D., Management For For
D.V.M.
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM U. PARFET Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. BACHMANN Management For For
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JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. JCI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/23/2008
ISSUER: 478366107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
NATALIE A. BLACK Management For For
ROBERT A. CORNOG Management For For
WILLIAM H. LACY Management For For
STEPHEN A. ROELL Management For For
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ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY ACV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/24/2008
ISSUER: 013078100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
THOMAS A. DATTILO Management For For
JIM EDGAR Management For For
SAM J. SUSSER Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION PLAN OF Management For For
2006, AS AMENDED.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS Management For For
AMENDED.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 SHAREHOLDER VALUE INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN, AS AMENDED.
05 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, AS Management For For
AMENDED.
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SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC. SBH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/24/2008
ISSUER: 79546E104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
KATHLEEN J. AFFELDT Management For For
WALTER L. METCALFE, JR. Management For For
EDWARD W. RABIN Management For For
GARY G. WINTERHALTER Management For For
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EMAP PLC EM8.BE EGM MEETING DATE: 01/25/2008
ISSUER: G30268174 ISIN: GB00B1B59F82
SEDOL: B1B59F8, B1FP7F0, B1FP2L1
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 15 JAN 2008 Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 25 JAN 2008. PLEASE ALSO NOTE
THE NEW CUTOFF DATE IS 17 JAN 2008. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF THE EMAP CONSUMER MEDIA Management For For
BUSINESS BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE CONDITIONAL
SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND HEINRICH
BAUER VERLAG KG DATED 07 DEC 2007 AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY OR ANY DULY AUTHORIZED
COMMITTEE THEREOF TO TAKE ALL SUCH STEPS AS MAY
BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN RELATION TO SUCH
DISPOSAL AND TO IMPLEMENT THE SAME WITH SUCH
NON-MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS, VARIATIONS, REVISIONS,
WAIVERS OR AMENDMENTS AS THE DIRECTORS OR ANY
SUCH COMMITTEE MAY DEEM NECESSARY, EXPEDIENT
OR APPROPRIATE
2. APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF THE EMAP RADIO BUSINESS Management For For
BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE CONDITIONAL SALE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND HEINRICH BAUER
VERLAG KG DATED 07 DEC 2007 AND AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY OR ANY DULY AUTHORIZED
COMMITTEE THEREOF TO TAKE ALL SUCH STEPS AS MAY
BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN RELATION TO SUCH
DISPOSAL AND TO IMPLEMENT THE SAME WITH SUCH
NON-MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS, VARIATIONS, REVISIONS,
WAIVERS OR AMENDMENTS AS THE DIRECTORS OR ANY
SUCH COMMITTEE MAY DEEM NECESSARY, EXPEDIENT
OR APPROPRIATE
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
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ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC. ENR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/28/2008
ISSUER: 29266R108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
WARD M. KLEIN Management For For
RICHARD A. LIDDY Management For For
W. PATRICK MCGINNIS Management For For
JOE R. MICHELETTO Management For For
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION COST ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/29/2008
ISSUER: 22160K105 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
SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
RICHARD D. DICERCHIO Management For For
RICHARD M. LIBENSON Management For For
JOHN W. MEISENBACH Management For For
CHARLES T. MUNGER Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE SECOND RESTATED 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC. MWA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 01/30/2008
ISSUER: 624758207 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DONALD N. BOYCE Management For For
HOWARD L. CLARK, JR. Management For For
GREGORY E. HYLAND Management For For
JERRY W. KOLB Management For For
JOSEPH B. LEONARD Management For For
MARK J. O'BRIEN Management For For
BERNARD G. RETHORE Management For For
NEIL A. SPRINGER Management For For
LYDIA W. THOMAS Management For For
MICHAEL T. TOKARZ Management For For
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RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. RAH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/05/2008
ISSUER: 751028101 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 R. BANKS Management For For
KEVIN J. HUNT Management For For
DAVID W. KEMPER Management For For
J. PATRICK MULCAHY Management For For
DAVID R. WENZEL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
RALCORP HOLDINGS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2008.
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LANDAUER, INC. LDR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/07/2008
ISSUER: 51476K103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE LANDAUER, INC. INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MR. CRONIN Management For For
MR. RISK Management For For
MR. SAXELBY Management For For
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LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED LEE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/20/2008
ISSUER: 523768109 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 R. COLE Management For For
NANCY S. DONOVAN Management For For
LEONARD J. ELMORE Management For For
HERBERT W. MOLONEY III Management For For
02 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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EMAP PLC EM8.BE CRT MEETING DATE: 02/25/2008
ISSUER: G30268174 ISIN: GB00B1B59F82
SEDOL: B1B59F8, B1FP7F0, B1FP2L1
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE WITH OR WITHOUT MODIFICATION A SCHEME Management For For
OF ARRANGEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 425 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
PROPOSED TO BE MADE BETWEEN EMAP PLC THE COMPANY
AND THE HOLDERS OF SCHEME SHARES
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EMAP PLC EM8.BE OGM MEETING DATE: 02/25/2008
ISSUER: G30268174 ISIN: GB00B1B59F82
SEDOL: B1B59F8, B1FP7F0, B1FP2L1
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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S.1 APPROVE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING EFFECT TO Management For For
THE SCHEME AS SPECIFIED DATED 01 FEB 2008, IN
ITS ORIGINAL FORM OR WITH OR SUBJECT TO SUCH
MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS OR CONDITIONS AGREED
BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND EDEN BIDCO LIMITED AND
APPROVED OR IMPOSED BY THE COURT, AND NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION; AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORIZE DIRECTORS
OF THE COMPANY TO TAKE ALL SUCH ACTION AS THEY
CONSIDER NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE FOR CARRYING
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THE SCHEME INTO EFFECT; APPROVE THE SHARE CAPITAL
OF THE COMPANY BE REDUCED BY CANCELLING AND EXTINGUISHING
THE CANCELLATION SHARES AS SPECIFIED AND FORTHWITH
AND CONTINGENTLY UPON SUCH REDUCTION OF CAPITAL
TAKING EFFECT, THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY BE
INCREASED BY THE CREATION OF SUCH NUMBER OF NEW
ORDINARY SHARES OF 30 PENCE EACH AS SHALL HE
EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF CANCELLATION SHARES CANCELLED
AS AFORESAID AND HAVING THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE
CANCELLATION SHARES SO CANCELLED; THE RESERVE
ARISING IN THE BOOKS OF ACCOUNT OF THE COMPANY
AS A RESULT OF THE CANCELLATION OF THE CANCELLATION
SHARES BE APPLIED IN PAYING UP IN FULL AT PAR
ALL OF THE NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY CREATED
PURSUANT TO SUB-POINT (A)(II) OF THIS RESOLUTION,
WHICH SHALL BE ALLOTTED AND ISSUED, CREDITED
AS FULLY PAID, TO EDEN BIDCO LIMITED, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE SCHEME; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
CONDITIONALLY UPON AND SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE
SCHEME BECOMING EFFECTIVE AND NOTWITHSTANDING
ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 80 OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 1985 TO EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS
OF THE COMPANY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES SECTION
80(2) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 PROVIDED ALWAYS
THAT: THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF
RELEVANT SECURITIES THAT MAY BE ALLOTTED UNDER
THIS AUTHORITY SHALL BE THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF THE SAID NEW ORDINARY SHARES CREATED
PURSUANT TO SUB-POINT (A)(II) OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AUTHORITY SHALL EXPIRE ON 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THIS RESOLUTION; THIS AUTHORITY SHALL BE WITHOUT
PREJUDICE AND IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER AUTHORITY
UNDER THE SAID SECTION 80 PREVIOUSLY GRANTED
BEFORE THE DATE ON WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED;
AMEND THE ARTICLE 139 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
AS SPECIFIED; AUTHORIZED AND UNISSUED SHARE CAPITAL
OF THE COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT OF GBP 285,000,000,
WHICH WAS CREATED PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY DATED 25 SEP 2006 AND DIVIDED
INTO 259,010,681 NON-CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE
SHARES OF 110 PENCE EACH AND GBP 88,250.90 OF
UNCLASSIFIED SHARE CAPITAL, BE CANCELLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 121(2)(E) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985
WITH THE EFFECT THAT THE AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL
OF THE COMPANY SHALL BE REDUCED TO GBP 85,800,000
DIVIDED INTO 286,000,000 ORDINARY SHARES OF 30
PENCE EACH
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HERLEY INDUSTRIES, INC. HRLY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/26/2008
ISSUER: 427398102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MARCUM & KLIEGMAN Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 3, 2008.
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE Management For For
FOR THE RESIGNATION OF ANY DIRECTOR NOMINEE WHO
RECEIVES MORE WITHHELD THAN FOR VOTES IN AN
UNCONTESTED ELECTION.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MYRON LEVY Management For For
DR. EDWARD A. BOGUCZ Management For For
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DEERE & COMPANY DE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/27/2008
ISSUER: 244199105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
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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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY IGT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/27/2008
ISSUER: 459902102 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
ROBERT A. BITTMAN Management For For
RICHARD R. BURT Management For For
PATTI S. HART Management For For
LESLIE S. HEISZ Management For For
ROBERT A. MATHEWSON Management For For
THOMAS J. MATTHEWS Management For For
ROBERT MILLER Management For For
FREDERICK B. RENTSCHLER Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS IGT S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER
30, 2008.
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL Management Against Against
GAME TECHNOLOGY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC. NOBH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 02/29/2008
ISSUER: 654892108 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
TERRY E. TREXLER Management For For
RICHARD C. BARBERIE Management For For
ROBERT P. HOLLIDAY Management For For
ROBERT P. SALTSMAN Management For For
THOMAS W. TREXLER Management For For
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY DIS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/06/2008
ISSUER: 254687106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Management For For
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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. TEL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/10/2008
ISSUER: G9144P105 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
PIERRE R. BRONDEAU Management For For
RAM CHARAN Management For For
JUERGEN W. GROMER Management For For
ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ Management For For
THOMAS J. LYNCH Management For For
DANIEL J. PHELAN Management For For
FREDERIC M. POSES Management For For
LAWRENCE S. SMITH Management For For
PAULA A. SNEED Management For For
DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
SANDRA S. WIJNBERG Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND AUTHORIZATION
OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SET THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR S REMUNERATION
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC. WFMI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/10/2008
ISSUER: 966837106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATING THE Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF COMPANY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE FUTURE ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY A
MAJORITY VOTE.
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DR. JOHN B. ELSTROTT Management For For
GABRIELLE E. GREENE Management For For
HASS HASSAN Management For For
JOHN P. MACKEY Management For For
MORRIS J. SIEGEL Management For For
DR. RALPH Z. SORENSON Management For For
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WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY WWY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/12/2008
ISSUER: 982526105 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 RAU A VOTE AGAINST Management For For
THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD VOTE
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. SMUCKER A VOTE Management For For
AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD
VOTE
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM WRIGLEY, JR. A Management For For
VOTE AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD
VOTE
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITORS) FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN RAU A VOTE AGAINST Management For For
THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD VOTE
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. SMUCKER A VOTE Management For For
AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD
VOTE
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM WRIGLEY, JR. A Management For For
VOTE AGAINST THIS PROPOSAL WILL COUNT AS A WITHHELD
VOTE
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITORS) FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD TYC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/13/2008
ISSUER: G9143X208 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 C. BLAIR Management For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Management For For
BRIAN DUPERREAULT Management For For
BRUCE S. GORDON Management For For
RAJIV L. GUPTA Management For For
JOHN A. KROL Management For For
BRENDAN R. O'NEILL Management For For
WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS Management For For
SANDRA S. WIJNBERG Management For For
JEROME B. YORK Management For For
TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
03 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S BYE-LAWS Management For For
02 RE-APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SET THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION
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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC. OMN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/19/2008
ISSUER: 682129101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER
30, 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
EDWARD P. CAMPBELL Management For For
MICHAEL J. MERRIMAN Management For For
WILLIAM R. SEELBACH Management For For
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CHEMRING GROUP PLC, FAREHAM, HEMPSHIRE CHG.L AGM MEETING DATE: 03/20/2008
ISSUER: G20860105 ISIN: GB0001904621
SEDOL: B073B53, 0190462
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS FOR
THE YE 31 OCT 2007
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR Management For For
THE YE 31 OCT 2007
3. APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF A FINAL DIVIDEND OF 17.8P Management For For
PER ORDINARY SHARE FOR THE YE 31 OCT 2007 TO
BE PAID ON 18 APR 2008 TO SHAREHOLDERS ON THE
REGISTER AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON 28 MAR 2008
4. RE-ELECT MR. I.F.R MUCH, WHO RETIRES UNDER THE Management For For
PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE 92.1OF THE COMPANY
S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
5. RE-ELECT AIR MARSHALL SIR PETER NORRISS, WHO Management For For
RETIRES BY ROTATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE
92.1 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
6. RE-APPOINT THE AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS Management For For
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
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7. APPROVE, THE RULES OF THE CHERMING GROUP 2008 Management For For
UK SHARESAVE PLAN THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN, PRODUCED
IN DRAFT TO THE MEETING AND, FOR THE PURPOSES
OF IDENTIFICATION, INITIALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN;
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO MAKE SUCH MODIFICATIONS
TO THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN AS THEY MAY CONSIDER
APPROPRIATE TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF REQUIREMENTS OF
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS AND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN AND TO ADOPT THE UK
SHARESAVE PLAN AS TO MODIFIED AND TO DO ALL SUCH
OTHER ACTS AND THINGS AS THEY MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE
TO IMPLEMENT THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN; TO ESTABLISH
FURTHER PLANS BASED ON THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN
BUT MODIFIED TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF LOCAL TAX, EXCHANGE
CONTROL OR SECURITIES LAWS IN OVERSEAS TERRITORIES,
PROVIDED THAT ANY SHARES MADE AVAILABLE UNDER
SUCH FURTHER PLANS ARE TREATED AS COUNTING AGAINST
THE LIMITS ON INDIVIDUAL OR OVERALL PARTICIPATION
IN THE UK SHARESAVE PLAN
8. APPROVE, THE RULES OF THE CHERMING GROUP 2008 Management For For
US STOCK PURCHASE PLAN THE US STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN, PRODUCED IN DRAFT TO THE MEETING AND, FOR
THE PURPOSES OF IDENTIFICATION, INITIALLED BY
THE CHAIRMAN; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO MAKE
SUCH MODIFICATIONS TO THE US STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
AS THEY MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE TO TAKE ACCOUNT
OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE US INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE AND FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE US
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AND TO ADOPT THE US STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN AS SO MODIFIED AND TO DO ALL SUCH
OTHER ACTS AND THINGS AS THEY MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE
TO IMPLEMENT THE US STOCK PURCHASE PLAN; TO ESTABLISH
FURTHER PLANS BASED ON THE US STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN BUT MODIFIED TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF LOCAL TAX,
EXCHANGE CONTROL OR SECURITIES LAWS IN OVERSEAS
TERRITORIES, PROVIDED THAT ANY SHARES MADE AVAILABLE
UNDER SUCH FURTHER PLANS ARE TREATED AS COUNTING
AGAINST THE LIMITS ON INDIVIDUAL OR OVERALL PARTICIPATION
IN THE US STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
9. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE Management For For
WITH SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE
ACT TO EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE COMPANY TO
ALLOT AND TO MAKE OFFERS OR AGREEMENTS TO ALLOT
RELEVANT SECURITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 802
OF THE ACT UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT
OF GBP 512,938, WHICH REPRESENTS APPROXIMATELY
32 % OF THE CURRENT ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
EXCLUSIVE OF TREASURY SHARES AS AT THE DATE HEREOF;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE
NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS
TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF
THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER
OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF Management For For
RESOLUTION 9, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT
TO: A) ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES AS SPECIFIED SECTION
94 OF THE ACT PURSUANT TO SUCH AUTHORITY CONFERRED
BY RESOLUTION 9; B) SELL RELEVANT SHARES AS SPECIFIED
IN SECTION 94(5) OF THE ACT HELD BY THE COMPANY
AS TREASURY SHARES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 94(3A)
OF THE ACT FOR CASH AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 162D(2)
OF THE ACT, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION
RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) OF THE ACT, PROVIDED THAT
THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT OF EQUITY
SECURITIES FOR CASH AND THE SALE OF TREASURY
SHARES UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL VALUE OF GBP
81,853; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE
COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR
31 MAY 2009; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO
ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS
AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT
MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
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S.11 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION Management For For
166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT, TO MAKE
MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE ACT OF
UP TO 3,249,123 ORDINARY SHARES REPRESENTING
10% OF THE ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL AT EXCLUSIVE
OF TREASURY SHARES THE MINIMUM PRICE WHICH MAY
BE PAID FOR EACH ORDINARY SHARE IS 5P EACH IN
THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY ON SUCH TERMS AND
IN SUCH MANNER AS THE DIRECTORS MAY FROM TIME
TO TIME DETERMINE, AND WHERE SUCH SHARES ARE
HELD AS TREASURY SHARES, THE COMPANY MAY BE USED
THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ITS EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES,
AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF 5P AND UP TO 105% OF THE
AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR ORDINARY
SHARES OF THE COMPANY AS DERIVED FROM THE DAILY
OFFICIAL LIST OF THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE PLC,
OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE
NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR 31 MAY 2009; AND THE
COMPANY, BEFORE THE EXPIRY, MAY MAKE A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE ORDINARY SHARES WHICH WILL OR MAY
BE EXECUTED WHOLLY OR PARTLY AFTER SUCH EXPIRY
S.12 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY INCORPORATING THE CHANGESTO ARTICLES 2, 74,
75, 76, 78, 121, 157, 159, 160.1 ,160.3, 162,
165 AND 170 AS SPECIFIED
S.13 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY INCORPORATING THE CHANGESTO ARTICLE 160.2
AS SPECIFIED
S.14 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY INCORPORATING THE CHANGESTO ARTICLE 54.1 AS
SPECIFIED
S.15 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY INCORPORATING THE CHANGESTO ARTICLE 3.2 AS
SPECIFIED
S.16 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY INCORPORATING THE CHANGESTO ARTICLES 2, 53,
70, 76, 80, 132, 136 AND 163 AS SPECIFIED
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND THE PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF OCTOBER 16, 2007, BY AND AMONG MUNICH-AMERICAN
HOLDING CORPORATION, MONUMENT CORPORATION AND
THE MIDLAND COMPANY.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY
OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES
IN THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT
THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE PROPOSAL
1.
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GENCORP INC. GY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/26/2008
ISSUER: 368682100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES R. HENDERSON Management For For
WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN Management For For
DAVID A. LORBER Management For For
TODD R. SNYDER Management For For
MARTIN TURCHIN Management For For
TIMOTHY A. WICKS Management For For
SHEILA E. WIDNALL Management For For
ROBERT C. WOODS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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GIVAUDAN SA, VERNIER GIN OGM MEETING DATE: 03/26/2008
ISSUER: H3238Q102 ISIN: CH0010645932 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B02V936, 5990032, B0ZYSJ1, 5980613
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Swiss Take No Action
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL Register
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE US
NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING VOTING
RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE, A SECOND
NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS.
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ISSUER: H3238Q102 ISIN: CH0010645932 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B02V936, 5990032, B0ZYSJ1, 5980613
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING436583, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
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1. APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS Management Take No Action
AND THE REPORT OF THE REMUNERATION AND CONSOLIDATED
ACCOUNTS 2007
2. GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
3. APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE NET PROFIT Management Take No Action
4.A APPROVE THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL IN Management Take No Action
COMPETITION OF A NOMINAL AMOUNTOF CHF 10,000,000
LIMITED TILL 26 MAR 2010
4.B APPROVE THE REPLACEMENT OF ARTICLE 3A PARAGRAPH Management Take No Action
1.1 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
5.A ELECT MR. NABIL SAKKAB AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
5.B RE-ELECT MR. HENNER SCHIERENBECK AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
6. ELECT THE AUDITORS AND THE GROUP AUDITORS Management Take No Action
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NOBEL BIOCARE HOLDING AG NLB.MU AGM MEETING DATE: 03/27/2008
ISSUER: H5783Q106 ISIN: CH0014030040 BLOCKING
SEDOL: 7385722, 7413322, B02VBF2, B28ZVV8, 7389713
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING IS HELD IN Z RICH Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND SEB WILL NOT ARRANGE WITH AN REPRESENTATIVE.
TO BE ABLE TO VOTE A SHAREHOLDER NEED TO BE TEMPORARILY
REGISTERED IN THE SHARE REGISTER.
* THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management Take No Action
STATEMENTS FOR 2007, REPORT OF THE GROUP AUDITORS
2. APPROVE THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF Management Take No Action
NOBEL BIOCARE HOLDINGS AG FOR 2007 INCLUDING
REMUNERATION REPORT, REPORT OF THE STATUTORY
AUDITORS
3. APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE EARNINGS/DIVIDEND Management Take No Action
FOR 2007
4. GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
5.A RE-ELECT MR. STIG ERIKSSON AS A MEMBER OF THE Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
5.B RE-ELECT MR. ANTOINE FIRMENCH AS A MEMBER OF Management Take No Action
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
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7. RE-ELECT THE AUDITORS AND GROUP AUDITORS Management Take No Action
5.C RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT LILJA AS A MEMBER OF THE Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
5.D RE-ELECT MRS. JANE ROYSTON AS A MEMBER OF THE Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
5.E RE-ELECT MR. ROLF SOIRON AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD Management Take No Action
OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
5.F RE-ELECT MR. ROLF WATTER AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD Management Take No Action
OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
5.G RE-ELECT MR. ERNST ZAENGERLE AS A MEMBER OF THE Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A 1-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE
6. ELECT DR. EDGAR FLURI AS A BOARD OF DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
AS OF 01 JUL 2008 FOR A TENURE ENDING AT THE
NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
8. APPROVE THE SPLIT OF SHARES AND CONVERSION OF Management Take No Action
BEARER SHARES INTO REGISTERED SHARES
9. APPROVE TO ADJUST THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management Take No Action
DUE TO MODIFIED REQUIREMENTS
10. APPROVE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL Management Take No Action
11. APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF SHARE PREMIUM INTO Management Take No Action
FREE RESERVES AND THE SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAM
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ISSUER: P9810G108 ISIN: BRVIVOACNOR1
SEDOL: B07C7C9, B088458
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Management For For
AND VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FOR THE
FYE ON 31 DEC 2007
2. APPROVE TO DECIDE ON THE ALLOCATION OF THE RESULT Management For For
OF THE FISCAL YEAR
3. APPROVE TO DELIBERATE THE PROPOSAL OF BUDGET CAPITAL Management For For
4. ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Management For For
5. APPROVE TO SET THE TOTAL ANNUAL PAYMENT FOR THE Management For For
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE INDIVIDUAL
PAYMENT FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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ISSUER: P9810G116 ISIN: BRVIVOACNPR8
SEDOL: B07C7D0
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS CAN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
VOTE ON ITEM 4 ONLY. THANK YOU.
1. TO RECEIVE THE ACCOUNTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
TO EXAMINE, DISCUSS AND VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS, FOR THE FYE ON 31 DEC 2007
2. TO DECIDE ON THE ALLOCATION OF THE RESULT OF Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
THE FY
3. TO DELIBERATE ON THE PROPOSAL OF BUDGET CAPITAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
4. ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Management For For
5. TO SET THE TOTAL ANNUAL PAYMENT FOR THE MEMBERS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANDTHE INDIVIDUAL PAYMENT
FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. SSNHY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/28/2008
ISSUER: 796050888 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVAL OF THE BALANCE SHEET, INCOME STATEMENT Management For For
AND STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(DRAFT) FOR THE 39TH FISCAL YEAR (FROM JANUARY
1, 2007 TO DECEMBER 31, 2007), ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 APPROVAL OF THE LIMIT ON THE REMUNERATION FOR Management For For
DIRECTORS, AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY S NOTICE
OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
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SAMSUNG ELECTRS LTD SSNKF.PK OGM MEETING DATE: 03/28/2008
ISSUER: 796050888 ISIN: US7960508882
SEDOL: B01D632, 2763152, 4963206, 2507822, 4942818, 5263518
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF INCOME AND YEAR-ENDS Management For For
DIVIDENDS OF KRW 7.500 PER COMMON SHARE
2. APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
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CLARCOR INC. CLC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 03/31/2008
ISSUER: 179895107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MR. ROBERT H. JENKINS Management For For
MR. P.R. LOCHNER, JR. Management For For
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WILLIAM DEMANT HOLDING WDH AGM MEETING DATE: 03/31/2008
ISSUER: K9898W129 ISIN: DK0010268440
SEDOL: B28N770, 5991819, B01XWB2, 5961544
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
1. ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS ON THE COMPANY Management For For
S ACTIVITIES DURING THE PAST FY
2. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE AUDITED ANNUAL REPORT, Management For For
INCLUDING THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3. APPROVE TO TRANSFER THE PROFIT OF DKK 884 MILLION Management For For
TO THE COMPANY S RESERVES TO THE EFFECT THAT
NO DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID
4. RE-ELECT MR. LARS NORBY JOHANSEN, MR. PETER FOSS, Management For For
MR. MICHAEL PRAM RASMUSSEN AS THE DIRECTORS,
UNDER THE ARTICLE 11.2 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION;
ELECT MR. NIELS B. CHRISTIANSEN, VICE CEO OF
DANFOSS A/S AS A NEW DIRECTOR
5. RE-ELECT DELOITTE STATSAUTORISERET REVISIONSAKTIESELSKAB Management For For
AS THE AUDITOR
6.a APPROVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25 OF THE DANISH Management For For
COMPANIES ACT, TO INSERT A PROVISION AS A NEW
ARTICLE 5.4 INTO THE ARTICLES OF THE ASSOCIATION
THAT THE COMPANY S REGISTER OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
SHALL BE KEPT BY AKTIEBOG DENMARK A/S, KONGEVEJEN
118, DK-2840 HOLTE, DENMARK
7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
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6.b APPROVE TO REDUCE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL Management For For
BY REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY S HOLDING OF TREASURY
SHARES OF NO LESS THAN THE NOMINAL SUM OF DKK
1,800,000 AND NO MORE THAN THE NOMINAL SUM OF
DKK 2,500,000; THE COMPANY S TREASURY SHARES
ARE ACQUIRED AS PART OF THE COMPANY S SHARE BUY
BACK PROGRAMME; THE AMOUNT OF THE REDUCTION WILL
BE PAID TO THE SHAREHOLDERS UNDER SECTION 44A(1)(2)
OF THE DANISH COMPANIES ACT; THE GENERAL MEETING
WILL BE INFORMED OF THE FINAL NOMINAL AMOUNT
OF THE REDUCTION, THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE
SHAREHOLDERS, AND THE AMOUNT EXCEEDING THE NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF THE REDUCTION; THE SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAMME
WILL AS USUAL RUN UNTIL THE GENERAL MEETING;
AT THE TIME OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL
REPORT 2007 ON 06 MAR 2008, THE COMPANY HELD
1,819,520 TREASURY SHARES; AS A RESULT OF THE
CAPITAL REDUCTION, AMEND ARTICLE 4.1 OF THE ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE SHARE CAPITAL AFTER
THE REDUCTION
6.c AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNTIL THE NEXT Management For For
AGM TO ARRANGE FOR THE COMPANY TO BUY BACK SHARES
OF A NOMINAL VALUE OF UP TO 10% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL; THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SUCH SHARES MAY
NOT DIFFER BY MORE THAN 10% FROM THE PRICE QUOTED
ON OMX NORDIC EXCHANGE COPENHAGEN AT THE TIME
OF THE ACQUISITION
6.d AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GENERAL MEETING Management For For
TO MAKE SUCH ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR AMENDMENTS
TO OR IN THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE GENERAL
MEETING AND THE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
THEREOF TO THE DANISH COMMERCE AND COMPANIES
AGENCY AS THE AGENCY MAY REQUIRE FOR REGISTRATION
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THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. HAIN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/01/2008
ISSUER: 405217100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
IRWIN D. SIMON Management For For
BARRY J. ALPERIN Management For For
RICHARD C. BERKE Management For For
BETH L. BRONNER Management For For
JACK FUTTERMAN Management For For
DANIEL R. GLICKMAN Management For For
MARINA HAHN Management For For
ANDREW R. HEYER Management For For
ROGER MELTZER Management For For
LEWIS D. SCHILIRO Management For For
LAWRENCE S. ZILAVY Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
TO ACT AS REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2008.
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY FUL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/03/2008
ISSUER: 359694106 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. MICHAEL LOSH Management For For
LEE R. MITAU Management For For
R. WILLIAM VAN SANT Management For For
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED H.B. FULLER Management For For
COMPANY ANNUAL AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 29, 2008.
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BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP. BK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/08/2008
ISSUER: 064058100 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
FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
RUTH E. BRUCH Management For For
NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO Management For For
STEVEN G. ELLIOTT Management For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Management For For
EDMUND F. KELLY Management For For
ROBERT P. KELLY Management For For
RICHARD J. KOGAN Management For For
MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
JOHN A. LUKE, JR. Management For For
ROBERT MEHRABIAN Management For For
MARK A. NORDENBERG Management For For
CATHERINE A. REIN Management For For
THOMAS A. RENYI Management For For
WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON Management For For
SAMUEL C. SCOTT III Management For For
JOHN P. SURMA Management For For
WESLEY W. VON SCHACK Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ANNUAL VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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IDEX CORPORATION IEX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/08/2008
ISSUER: 45167R104 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
BRADLEY J. BELL Management For For
LAWRENCE D. KINGSLEY Management For For
GREGORY F. MILZCIK Management For For
02 TO VOTE IN FAVOR OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management Against Against
OF THE IDEX CORPORATION INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
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SVENSKA CELLULOSA SCA AB SCAA.ST OGM MEETING DATE: 04/08/2008
ISSUER: W90152120 ISIN: SE0000112724
SEDOL: B1VVGZ5, B1WSHW9, 0866321, 4865379, 5781902,
B02V7D2, B1VVPZ8, B1XBT09, 3142619, 5474730
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
* MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTEDACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL
OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
* PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
1. OPENING OF THE AGM AND ELECT MR. SVEN UNGER, Management For For
ATTORNEY AT LAW, AS THE CHAIRMANOF THE MEETING
2. APPROVE THE VOTING LIST Management For For
3. ELECT 2 PERSONS TO CHECK THE MINUTES Management For For
4. APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AGM HAS BEEN Management For For
DULY CONVENED
5. APPROVE THE AGENDA Management For For
6. RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE AUDITOR S REPORT Management For For
AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
THE AUDITORS REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
16. CLOSING OF THE MEETING Management For For
7. SPEECHES BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE PRESIDENT
8.A ADOPT THE INCOME STATEMENT AND THE BALANCE SHEET Management For For
AND THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
8.B APPROVE TO SET THE DIVIDENDS AT SEK 4.40 PER Management For For
SHARE AND THE RECORD DATE FOR THE DIVIDEND WILL
BE FRIDAY, 11 APR 2008; PAYMENT THROUGH THE VPC
AB, IS ESTIMATED TO BE MADE ON WEDNESDAY, 16
APR 2008
8.C GRANT DISCHARGE FROM PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT
9. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AT 8 WITHOUT DEPUTY DIRECTORS
10. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF AUDITORS AT Management For For
1 WITHOUT DEPUTY AUDITORS
11. APPROVE THAT THE TOTAL REMUNERATION TO THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS AMOUNTS TO SEK 4,600,000, PROVIDED
THAT THE BOARD S COMMITTEES CONSIST OF THE SAME
NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS THE LAST YEAR; EACH DIRECTOR,
ELECTED BY THE MEETING AND WHO IS NOT EMPLOYED
BY THE COMPANY, IS TO RECEIVE SEK 450,000, THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS TO RECEIVE
SEK 1,350,000, THE MEMBERS OF THE REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE ARE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION
OF SEK 75,000, THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
ARE TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION OF SEK
100,000; THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
IS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL REMUNERATION OF SEK
125,000; AND THE REMUNERATION TO THE AUDITOR
TO BE PAID AS CHARGED
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12. RE-ELECT MESSRS. ROLF BORJESSON, SOREN GYLL, Management For For
TOM HEDELIUS, LEIF JOHANSSON, SVERKER MARTIN-LOF,
ANDERS NYREN AND BARBARA MILIAN THORALFSSON AND
ELECT MR. JAN JOHANSSON AS THE DIRECTORS; AND
ELECT MR. SVERKER MARTIN-LOF AS THE CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
15. ADOPT THE SPECIFIED GUIDELINES FOR REMUNERATION Management For For
FOR THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT
13. RE-ELECT THE REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AB, FOR THE TIME UP TO AND
INCLUDING THE AGM OF 2012
14. APPROVE THAT THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE OF THE Management For For
AGM IN 2009 BE COMPOSED BY THE REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE, NO LESS THAN 4 AND NO MORE THAN 6, LARGEST
SHAREHOLDERS IN TERMS OF VOTING RIGHTS LISTED
IN THE SHAREHOLDERS REGISTER MAINTAINED BY VPC
AS OF 29 AUG 2008, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
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GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO BIMBOA.MX OGM MEETING DATE: 04/09/2008
ISSUER: P4949B104 ISIN: MXP495211262
SEDOL: B02VBK7, 2392471, B2Q3NL8
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING
PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN ENTRANCE CARD
BY CONTACTING YOUR CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK
YOU
I. DISCUSSION, APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION OF THE REPORT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT IS REFERRED TO
IN THE MAIN PART OF ARTICLE 172 OF THE GENERAL
MERCANTILE COMPANIES LAW, INCLUDING THE AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY, CONSOLIDATED
WITH THOSE OF ITS SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR THAT ENDED ON 31 DEC 2007, AFTER
THE READING OF THE FOLLOWING REPORTS AND THAT
OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR
AND OF THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
AND CORPORATE PRACTICES COMMITTEES OF THE COMPANY
II. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND IF RELEVANT, APPROVAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OF THE REPORT THAT IS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE
86(XX) OF THE INCOME TAX LAW, REGARDING THE FULFILLMENT
OF THE TAX OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY
III. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND IF RELEVANT, APPROVAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OF THE ALLOCATION OF THE RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR THAT ENDED ON 31 DEC 2007
IV. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND IF RELEVANT, APPROVAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND IN CASH IN THE AMOUNT
OF MXN 0.46, FOR EACH 1 OF THE SHARES THAT REPRESENT
THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY THAT ARE IN
CIRCULATION
V. DESIGNATION OR, IF RELEVANT, RATIFICATION OF Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND DETERMINATION OF THEIR COMPENSATION
VI. DESIGNATION OR, IF RELEVANT, RATIFICATION OF Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
THE APPOINTMENT THE CHAIRPERSONSAND MEMBERS OF
THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE PRACTICES COMMITTEES
OF THE COMPANY, AS WELL AS THE DETERMINATION
OF THEIR COMPENSATION
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VII. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND IF RELEVANT, APPROVAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
THE REPORT REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES
OF THE COMPANY, AS WELL AS THE DETERMINATION
OF THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUNDS OF THE COMPANY
THAT CAN BE ALLOCATED FOR THE PURCHASE OF OWN
SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ARTICLE
56(IV) OF THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW
VIII. DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL DELEGATES Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. WDR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/09/2008
ISSUER: 930059100 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 W. KOSLOFF Management For For
JERRY W. WALTON Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. 2003 EXECUTIVE
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY NSRGF.PK OGM MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: H57312466 ISIN: CH0012056047 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B0ZGHZ6, 3056044, 7125274, B01F348, 7123870, 7126578
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST Swiss Take No Action
BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL Register
OWNER BEFORE THE RECORD DATE. PLEASE ADVISE US
NOW IF YOU INTEND TO VOTE. NOTE THAT THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR HAS DISCRETION OVER GRANTING VOTING
RIGHTS. ONCE THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE, A SECOND
NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED REQUESTING YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OF RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS
YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS.
THANK YOU.
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY NSRGF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: H57312466 ISIN: CH0012056047
SEDOL: B0ZGHZ6, 3056044, 7125274, B01F348, 7123870, 7126578
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING438827, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE WILL
BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management Take No Action
OF NESTLE S.A., AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF NESTLE GROUP 2007, REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
2. GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND Management Take No Action
THE MANAGEMENT
3. APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF PROFITS RESULTING Management Take No Action
FROM THE BALANCE SHEET OF NESTLE S.A.
4.1.1 ELECT MR. ANDREAS KOOPMANN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS
4.1.2 ELECT MR. ROLF HAENGGI TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS
4.2.1 ELECT MR. PAUL BULCKE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS
4.2.2 ELECT MR. BEAT W. HESS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
FOR A TERM OF 3 YEARS
4.3 RE-ELECT KPMG SA AS THE AUDITORS FOR A TERM OF Management Take No Action
1 YEAR
5.1 APPROVE CHF 10.1 MILLION REDUCTION IN SHARE CAPITAL Management Take No Action
VIA CANCELLATION OF 10.1 MILLION
5.2 APPROVE 1:10 STOCK SPLIT Management Take No Action
5.3 AMEND THE ARTICLE 5 AND 5 BIS PARAGRAPH 1 OF Management Take No Action
THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
6. APPROVE THE COMPLETE REVISION OF THE ARTICLES Management Take No Action
OF ASSOCIATION
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T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC. TROW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: 74144T108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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04 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Management For For
TO VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AND FURTHER
BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS AND POSTPONEMENTS THEREOF
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO Management For For
INCREASE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD Management For For
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TELECOM ITALIA MEDIA SPA, ROMA TIAMF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: T92765121 ISIN: IT0001389920 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B11JQG0, 5846704, B01DRM8, 5843642, 7184833
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
YOU.
* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
11 APR 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
O.1 APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT 31 DEC 2007, Management Take No Action
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTAND THE BOARD OF
AUDITORS REPORT ADJOURNMENT THEREOF
O.2 APPOINT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPONENTS, DURATION AND EMOLUMENTS
AND APPOINT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS
E.1 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF CORPORATE BY LAWS, ADJOURNMENT Management Take No Action
THEREOF
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. GS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/10/2008
ISSUER: 38141G104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
1B ELECTION OF JOHN H. BRYAN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF GARY D. COHN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF CLAES DAHLBACK TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF STEPHEN FRIEDMAN TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
1F ELECTION OF WILLIAM W. GEORGE TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
1G ELECTION OF RAJAT K. GUPTA TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF JAMES A. JOHNSON TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
1I ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF EDWARD M. LIDDY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF RUTH J. SIMMONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF JON WINKELRIED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR 2008
FISCAL YEAR
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A SUSTAINABILITY Shareholder Against For
REPORT
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CADBURY SCHWEPPES PLC CSG SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 04/11/2008
ISSUER: 127209302 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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CA1 TO CONSIDER, AND IF THOUGHT FIT, TO APPROVE (WITH Management For For
OR WITHOUT MODIFICATION) THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT
REFERRED TO IN THE NOTICE OF COURT MEETING DATED
19 MARCH, 2008.
EB1 TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT (WITH OR Management For For
WITHOUT MODIFICATION), THE AMENDMENTS TO THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
C2 TO DECLARE THE FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For
C3 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTOR S REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
C4 TO RE-APPOINT WOLFGANG BERNDT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C5 TO RE-APPOINT LORD PATTEN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C6 TO RE-APPOINT BOB STACK AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C7 TO RE-APPOINT GUY ELLIOTT AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C8 TO RE-APPOINT ELLEN MARRAM AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
C9 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
C10 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS Management For For
FEES.
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C11 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT FURTHER SHARES. Management For For
C12 TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For
C13 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO BUY BACK SHARES. Management For For
EB2 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE DEMERGER OF AMERICAS BEVERAGES, INCLUDING
THE CADBURY PLC REDUCTION OF CAPITAL AND THE
ENTRY INTO THE DEMERGER AGREEMENTS.
EB3 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED CADBURY PLC REDUCTION Management For For
OF CAPITAL (AS DEFINED IN THE CIRCULAR AND DESCRIBED
IN PART II EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE CIRCULAR).
EB4 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS Management For For
1 AND 2, THE AMENDMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE SHARE
SCHEMES.
EB5 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 SHARE OPTION PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008
BONUS SHARE RETENTION PLAN AND THE CADBURY PLC
2008 INTERNATIONAL SHARE AWARD PLAN.
EB6 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 SAVINGS RELATED SHARE OPTION SCHEME,
THE CADBURY PLC 2008 IRISH SAVINGS RELATED SHARE
OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 IRISH AVC
SAVINGS RELATED SHARE OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY
PLC 2008 INTERNATIONAL SAVINGS RELATED SHARE
OPTION SCHEME, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 US EMPLOYEES
SHARE OPTION PLAN, THE CADBURY PLC 2008 AMERICAS
EMPLOYEES SHARE OPTION PLAN, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
C1 TO RECEIVE THE 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
THE 2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS.
EB7 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1, THE ESTABLISHMENT BY CADBURY PLC OF ADDITIONAL
SHARE SCHEMES TO THOSE MENTIONED IN RESOLUTIONS
4 AND 6 FOR THE BENEFIT OF OVERSEAS EMPLOYEES
OF CADBURY PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
EB8 TO APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTION Management For For
1 AND 5, THE INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF
AN ANNUAL AWARD UNDER THE CADBURY PLC 2008 LONG
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO 300% OF BASIC PAY.
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TELECOM ITALIA SPA TI-A EGM MEETING DATE: 04/12/2008
ISSUER: T92778108 ISIN: IT0003497168 BLOCKING
SEDOL: 7649882, B020SC5, B19RWG8, B11RZ67, 7634394
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
13 APR 2008 (AND A THIRD CALL ON 14 APR 2008).
CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN
VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED.
PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL
BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING
IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. AMEND ARTICLE 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 17 BOARD Management Take No Action
OF AUDITORS AND 18 SHAREHOLDER S MEETING OF CORPORATE
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TELECOM ITALIA SPA TI-A AGM MEETING DATE: 04/12/2008
ISSUER: T92778108 ISIN: IT0003497168 BLOCKING
SEDOL: 7649882, B020SC5, B19RWG8, B11RZ67, 7634394
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE
BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED
UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED.
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O.1 APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 Management Take No Action
DEC 2007; RELATED AND CONSEQUENT RESOLUTIONS
O.2 APPOINT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; RELATED AND CONSEQUENT Management Take No Action
RESOLUTIONS
O.3 APPROVE THE STOCK OPTION PLAN RESERVED TO THE Management Take No Action
COMPANY S EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND AUTHORIZE
TO PURCHASE AND DISPOSE OF TREASURY SHARES; RELATED
AND CONSEQUENT RESOLUTIONS
E.1 AMEND THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES OF THE COMPANY S Management Take No Action
BYLAWS: 9 BOARD OF DIRECTORS; 17 BOARD OF AUDITORS;
AND 18 SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
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ISSUER: T92778108 ISIN: IT0003497168 BLOCKING
SEDOL: 7649882, B020SC5, B19RWG8, B11RZ67, 7634394
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
14 APR 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF 31 DEC Management Take No Action
2007
2. APPOINT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
3. APPROVE THE STOCK OPTION PLAN RESERVED TO THE Management Take No Action
EXECUTIVES OF THE COMPANY
4. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND DISPOSAL OF THE OWN Management Take No Action
SHARES
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LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS INC. LEH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/15/2008
ISSUER: 524908100 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: MICHAEL L. AINSLIE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. AKERS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. BERLIND Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. CRUIKSHANK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARSHA JOHNSON EVANS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. FULD, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR CHRISTOPHER GENT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY KAUFMAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. MACOMBER Management For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO LEHMAN BROTHERS HOLDINGS Management Against Against
INC. 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN (FORMERLY NAMED THE SHORT-TERM EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN), AS AMENDED.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL Shareholder Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
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CHOICEPOINT INC. CPS SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 04/16/2008
ISSUER: 170388102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 20, 2008, BY AND
AMONG CHOICEPOINT INC., A GEORGIA CORPORATION,
REED ELSEVIER GROUP PLC, A PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND AND WALES, AND DEUCE
ACQUISITION INC., A GEORGIA CORPORATION AND AN
INDIRECT WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF REED ELSEVIER
GROUP PLC, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING Management For For
TO A LATER DATE OR TIME, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE,
TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF SUCH ADJOURNMENT
OR POSTPONEMENT TO APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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KAMAN CORPORATION KAMN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/16/2008
ISSUER: 483548103 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
NEAL J. KEATING Management For For
BRIAN E. BARENTS Management For For
EDWIN A. HUSTON Management For For
THOMAS W. RABAUT Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S CASH BONUS PLAN (AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008).
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY.
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY KO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/16/2008
ISSUER: 191216100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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06 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
ON HUMAN RIGHTS
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIR
04 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 2008 STOCK Management Against Against
OPTION PLAN
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. NEVILLE ISDELL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Management For For
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BP P.L.C. BP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: 055622104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 DIRECTOR Management For
MR A BURGMANS Management For For
MRS C B CARROLL Management For For
SIR WILLIAM CASTELL Management For For
MR I C CONN Management For For
MR G DAVID Management For For
MR E B DAVIS, JR Management For For
MR D J FLINT Management For For
DR B E GROTE Management For For
DR A B HAYWARD Management For For
MR A G INGLIS Management For For
DR D S JULIUS Management For For
SIR TOM MCKILLOP Management For For
SIR IAN PROSSER Management For For
MR P D SUTHERLAND Management For For
17 TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SET THEIR REMUNERATION
S18 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF Management For For
ASSOCIATION
S19 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY Management For For
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY
20 TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP Management For For
TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT
S21 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT Management For For
A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF PRE-EMPTIVE
RIGHTS
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HEINEKEN NV HINKY.PF OGM MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: N39427211 ISIN: NL0000009165
SEDOL: B010VP0, 7792559, B0CM7C4, B0339D1
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1.a RECEIVE THE REPORT FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR Management For For
THE FY 2007
1.b APPROVE THE DECISION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF Management For For
THE BALANCE OF THE INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 12, POINT 7 OF THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION
1.c GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE Management For For
BOARD
1.d GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD
2. APPROVE THE ACQUISITION SCOTTISH NEWCASTLE PLC Management For For
PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION BY SUNRISE
ACQUISITIONS LTD, A COMPANY JOINTLY OWNED BY
HEINEKEN N.V. AND CARLSBERG A/S, OF THE ENTIRE
ISSUED AND TO BE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF SCOTTISH
NEWCASTLE PLC AND THE SUBSEQUENT 100 % SHAREHOLDING
BY HEINEKEN N.V. OF SUNRISE ACQUISITIONS LTD.
AFTER TRANSFER BY IT OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES OF
SCOTTISH NEWCASTLE PLC TO CARLSBERG A/S, ALL
AS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE SHAREHOLDERS CIRCULAR
3. APPOINT THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR FOR A PERIOD OF Management For For
4 YEARS
4. AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Management For For
TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES
5. AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Management For For
TO ISSUE RIGHTS TO SHARES AND TO RESTRICT OR
EXCLUDE SHAREHOLDERS PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
6. APPOINT MRS. M. MINNICK AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD
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HERCULES INCORPORATED HPC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: 427056106 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
ALLAN H. COHEN Management For For
BURTON M. JOYCE Management For For
JEFFREY M. LIPTON Management For For
JOHN K. WULFF Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED HERCULES INCORPORATED ANNUAL MANAGEMENT
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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INTERPUMP GROUP SPA, SANT'ILARIO (RE) IPGLF.PK OGM MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: T5513W107 ISIN: IT0001078911 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B28JL43, 5849004, 5161407
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING HELD ON 16 APR 08 Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND THAT THE SECOND CONVOCATION
WILL BE HELD ON 17 APR 08. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT 31 DEC 2007 Management Take No Action
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT,
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT 31 DEC 2007
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS REPORT,
ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF
2. APPOINT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
3. APPROVE THE EMOLUMENTS OF THE DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
4. APPOINT THE AUDITORS Management Take No Action
5. AUTHORIZE THE BUY BACK Management Take No Action
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NEWALLIANCE BANCSHARES, INC. NAL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: 650203102 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
DOUGLAS K. ANDERSON Management For For
ROXANNE J. COADY Management For For
JOHN F. CROWEAK Management For For
SHEILA B. FLANAGAN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE NEWALLIANCE BANK EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN (PROPOSAL 2).
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
(PROPOSAL 3).
04 THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO VOTE UPON ANY OTHER Management For For
BUSINESS THAT PROPERLY COMES BEFORE THE ANNUAL
MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE MEETING, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETERMINATION OF A MAJORITY
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED TXN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: 882508104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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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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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC. WWW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/17/2008
ISSUER: 978097103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
WILLIAM K. GERBER Management For For
BLAKE W. KRUEGER Management For For
MICHAEL A. VOLKEMA Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT
FISCAL YEAR.
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CRANE CO. CR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: 224399105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
E. THAYER BIGELOW Management For For
PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR. Management For For
RONALD F. MCKENNA Management For For
CHARLES J. QUEENAN, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADOPTION Shareholder Against For
OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY LLY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: 532457108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
M.L. ESKEW Management For For
A.G. GILMAN Management For For
K.N. HORN Management For For
J.C. LECHLEITER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST
& YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR 2008
03 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD
04 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY
VOTE
05 AMENDING THE COMPANY S STOCK PLANS Management Against Against
06 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON INTERNATIONAL OUTSOURCING Shareholder Against For
OF ANIMAL RESEARCH
07 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ALLOWING SHAREHOLDERS Shareholder Against For
TO AMEND THE COMPANY S BYLAWS
08 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON ADOPTING A SIMPLE Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD
09 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS ON REPORTING COMPANY Shareholder Against For
S POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY GPC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: 372460105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DR. MARY B. BULLOCK Management For For
RICHARD W. COURTS II Management For For
JEAN DOUVILLE Management For For
THOMAS C. GALLAGHER Management For For
GEORGE C. "JACK" GUYNN Management For For
JOHN D. JOHNS Management For For
MICHAEL M. E. JOHNS, MD Management For For
J. HICKS LANIER Management For For
WENDY B. NEEDHAM Management For For
JERRY W. NIX Management For For
LARRY L. PRINCE Management For For
GARY W. ROLLINS Management For For
LAWRENCE G. STEINER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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GRANT PRIDECO, INC. GRP SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: 38821G101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 ADOPTION OF MERGER AGREEMENT: TO APPROVE AND Management For For
ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED
AS OF DECEMBER 16, 2007, AMONG NATIONAL OILWELL
VARCO, INC. ( NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO ), NOV SUB,
INC. ( NOV SUB ), A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, AND GRANT PRIDECO, INC.
( GRANT PRIDECO ), ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. HBP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: 448451104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
R.S. EVANS Management For For
J. KEITH MATHENEY Management For For
STEVEN A. WISE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO S24.MI AGM MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: T52689105 ISIN: IT0004269723 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B29HYD6, B2N6X09, B29VSY7
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
22 APR 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
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1. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT 31DEC 2007, Management Take No Action
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF AUDITORS AND REPORT OF THE AUDITING
COMPANY, INHERENT AND CONSEQUENT DELIBERATIONS
2. APPROVE THE CESSATION OF ONE DIRECTOR(S) OFFICE Management Take No Action
ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 2386, FIRST COMMA OF CIVIL
CODE, AND APPOINT A NEW DIRECTOR
3. APPROVE THE INTEGRATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management Take No Action
WITH CHE FIFTEENTH MEMBER, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONAL
REGULATION OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
4. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE REMUNERATION OF THE Management Take No Action
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INHERENT
AND CONSEQUENT DELIBERATIONS
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
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TELEFONICA SA TEF AGM MEETING DATE: 04/21/2008
ISSUER: E90183281 ISIN: BRTEFCBDR014
SEDOL: 2607443
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
22 APR 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
I. APPROVE THE EXAMINATION AND IF RELEVANT, OF THE Management For For
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS
AND THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF TELEFONICA S.A.
AS WELL AS ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP OF COMPANIES,
AND THE PROPOSAL TO ALLOCATE THE RESULTS OF TELEFONICA
S.A AND THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
ALL THIS RELATING TO THE 2006 FY
II.1 REELECT MR. JOSE FERNAN DO DE ALMANSA MORENO Management For For
BARREDA AS THE MEMBER OF THE DIRECTOR
II.2 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY CO OPTATION OF MR. Management For For
JOSE MARILIA ABRIL PEREZ
II.3 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY CO OPTATION OF MR. Management For For
FRANCISCO JAVIER DE PAZ MANCHO
II.4 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY CO OPTATION OF MRS. Management For For
MARIA EVA CASTILLO SANZ
II.5 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY CO OPTATION OF MR. Management For For
LUIZ FERNANDO FURLAN
V. APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE ACCOUNTS AUDITOR Management For For
FOR THE 2008 FY
III. AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES, DIRECTLY Management For For
OR THROUGH THE COMPANIES OFTHE GROUP
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IV. APPROVE TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE Management For For
AMORTIZATION OF OWN SHARES, WITH THE EXCLUSION
OF THE CREDITORS RIGHT OF DISSENT, GIVING NEW
WORDING TO THE ARTICLE OF THE CORPORATE BYLAWS
RELATING TO THE SHARE CAPITAL
VI. GRANT POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, CORRECT Management For For
AND EXECUTE THE RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE GENERAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
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ISSUER: 031100100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SHELDON S. GORDON Management For For
FRANK S. HERMANCE Management For For
DAVID P. STEINMANN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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ISSUER: 12541M102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
MARGARITA K. DILLEY Management Withheld Against
STEVEN M. FETTER Management Withheld Against
STANLEY J. GRUBEL Management Withheld Against
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING NECESSARY STEPS Shareholder For Against
TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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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
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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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ISSUER: 191219104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
FERNANDO AGUIRRE Management For For
JOHN F. BROCK Management For For
IRIAL FINAN Management For For
ORRIN H. INGRAM II Management For For
CURTIS R. WELLING Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO REQUEST SHAREOWNER APPROVAL Shareholder Against For
OF CERTAIN SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS.
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ISSUER: 302491303 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
EDWARD J. MOONEY* Management For For
ENRIQUE J. SOSA* Management For For
VINCENT R. VOLPE, JR.* Management For For
ROBERT C. PALLASH** Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ISSUER: 344419106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PRESENTATION Management For For
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FOMENTO ECONOMICO
MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V. FOR THE 2007 FISCAL
YEAR; REPORT OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
THE OPINION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPECT
TO SUCH REPORT, AND THE REPORTS OF THE CHAIRMEN
OF THE AUDIT AND CORPORATE PRACTICES COMMITTEES,
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 172 OF THE GENERAL LAW OF
COMMERCIAL COMPANIES (LEY GENERAL DE SOCIEDADES
MERCANTILES) AND THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF
THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW (LEY DEL MERCADO DE
VALORES).
02 REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF TAX Management For For
OBLIGATIONS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 86, SUBSECTION
XX OF THE INCOME TAX LAW (LEY DEL IMPUESTO SOBRE
LA RENTA).
03 APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS FOR THE 2007 FISCAL Management For For
YEAR, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A CASH DIVIDEND,
IN MEXICAN PESOS, IN THE AMOUNT OF PS. $0.0807887
PER EACH SERIES B SHARE, AND PS. $0.100985875
PER EACH SERIES D SHARE, CORRESPONDING TO PS.
$0.4039435 PER B UNIT AND PS. $0.4847322 PER
BD UNIT.
04 PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF Management For For
RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR THE SHARE REPURCHASE
PROGRAM, THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000,000.00 MEXICAN
PESOS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56 OF THE SECURITIES
MARKET LAW.
05 ELECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Management For For
AND SECRETARIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, QUALIFICATION
OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
SECURITIES MARKET LAW, AND RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT
TO THEIR REMUNERATION.
06 PROPOSAL TO INTEGRATE THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Management For For
(I) FINANCE AND PLANNING, (II) AUDIT, AND (III)
CORPORATE PRACTICES; APPOINTMENT OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
CHAIRMAN, AND RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THEIR
REMUNERATION.
07 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING S RESOLUTION.
08 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Management For For
09 DECIDE WHETHER TO PERMIT SHARES TO CONTINUE TO Management For For
BE BUNDLED IN UNITS BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, UNTIL
THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE
SUCH UNIT STRUCTURE.
10 DECIDE WHETHER TO EXTEND, BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CURRENT SHARE STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY CONSISTING
OF SERIES B ORDINARY SHARES THAT REPRESENT
AT LEAST 51% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK AND SERIES
D SHARES WITH PREMIUM, NON-CUMULATIVE DIVIDEND
RIGHTS AND LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS, WHICH REPRESENT
UP TO 49% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS
APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE
SERIES D SHARES INTO SERIES B AND SERIES
L SHARES.
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11 DECIDE WHETHER TO AMEND ARTICLES 6, 22 AND 25 Management For For
OF THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT ANY
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AFFECTING
SUCH ARTICLES.
12 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING S RESOLUTION.
13 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Management For For
14 DECIDE WHETHER TO PERMIT SHARES TO CONTINUE TO Management For For
BE BUNDLED IN UNITS BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, UNTIL
THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE
SUCH UNIT STRUCTURE.
15 DECIDE WHETHER TO EXTEND, BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CURRENT SHARE STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY CONSISTING
OF SERIES B ORDINARY SHARES THAT REPRESENT
AT LEAST 51% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK AND SERIES
D SHARES WITH PREMIUM, NON-CUMULATIVE DIVIDEND
RIGHTS AND LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS, WHICH REPRESENT
UP TO 49% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS
APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE
SERIES D SHARES INTO SERIES B AND SERIES
L SHARES.
16 DECIDE WHETHER TO AMEND ARTICLES 6, 22 AND 25 Management For For
OF THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT ANY
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AFFECTING
SUCH ARTICLES.
17 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING S RESOLUTION.
18 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Management For For
19 DECIDE WHETHER TO PERMIT SHARES TO CONTINUE TO Management For For
BE BUNDLED IN UNITS BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, UNTIL
THE SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO DISSOLVE
SUCH UNIT STRUCTURE.
20 DECIDE WHETHER TO EXTEND, BEYOND MAY 11, 2008, Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE CURRENT SHARE STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY CONSISTING
OF SERIES B ORDINARY SHARES THAT REPRESENT
AT LEAST 51% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK AND SERIES
D SHARES WITH PREMIUM, NON-CUMULATIVE DIVIDEND
RIGHTS AND LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS, WHICH REPRESENT
UP TO 49% OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK, UNTIL THE SHAREHOLDERS
APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE CONVERSION OF THE
SERIES D SHARES INTO SERIES B AND SERIES
L SHARES.
21 DECIDE WHETHER TO AMEND ARTICLES 6, 22 AND 25 Management For For
OF THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT ANY
RESOLUTIONS TAKEN BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AFFECTING
SUCH ARTICLES.
22 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING S RESOLUTION.
23 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Management For For
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ISSUER: 589331107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNNETTA B. COLE, PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Management For For
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1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
LEAD DIRECTOR
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ISSUER: 693718108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN M. FLUKE, JR. Management For For
STEPHEN F. PAGE Management For For
MICHAEL A. TEMBREULL Management For For
02 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE Management For For
AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES FROM 400,000,000 TO 1,200,000,000
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SUPERMAJORITY Shareholder Against For
VOTE PROVISIONS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE Shareholder Against For
THRESHOLD
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ISSUER: 775711104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
R. RANDALL ROLLINS Management For For
JAMES B. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE Management For For
CASH COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
03 FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN
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SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM SWMA.ST OGM MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: W92277115 ISIN: SE0000310336
SEDOL: B2905Y3, 5068887, B02V7Q5, 5048566, 5496723
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER SIGNED POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED
IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
* MARKET RULES REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTEDACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVIDE THE BREAKDOWN OF EACH BENEFICIAL
OWNER NAME, ADDRESS AND SHARE POSITION TO YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. THIS INFORMATION
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE LODGED
* PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
OPTION IN SWEDEN. THANK YOU.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
1. OPENING OF THE MEETING AND ELECT MR. SVEN UNGER Management For For
AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING
2. APPROVE OF THE VOTING LIST Management For For
3. ELECT OF 1 OR 2 PERSONS, WHO SHALL VERIFY THE Management For For
MINUTES
4. APPROVE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE MEETING HAS Management For For
BEEN DULY CONVENED
5. APPROVE THE AGENDA Management For For
6. RECEIVE THE ANNUAL REPORT AND THE AUDITORS REPORT, Management For For
THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE
AUDITORS REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR 2007, THE AUDITORS STATEMENT
REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES FOR
THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES AS
WELL AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MOTION REGARDING
THE ALLOCATION OF PROFIT AND EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS;
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, THE PRESIDENT S ADDRESS
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT REGARDING
ITS WORK AND THE WORK AND FUNCTION OF THE COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
13. APPROVE A CALL OPTION PROGRAM FOR 2008 Management For For
7. ADOPT OF THE INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET Management For For
AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT AND
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
8. APPROVE THAT A DIVIDEND BE PAID TO THE SHAREHOLDERS Management For For
IN THE AMOUNT OF SEK 3.50PER SHARE AND THE REMAINING
PROFITS BE CARRIED FORWARD, MINUS THE FUNDS THAT
MAY BE UTILIZED FOR A BONUS ISSUE, PROVIDED THAT
THE 2008 AGM PASSES A RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH A REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL PURSUANT
TO RESOLUTION 10.A, AS WELL AS A RESOLUTION CONCERNING
A BONUS ISSUE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 10.B; THE
RECORD DATE FOR ENTITLEMENT TO RECEIVE A CASH
DIVIDEND IS 25 APR 2008; THE DIVIDEND IS EXPECTED
TO BE PAID THROUGH VPC AB THE SWEDISH SECURITIES
REGISTER CENTER ON 30 APR 2008
9. GRANT DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY TO THE BOARD MEMBERS Management For For
AND THE PRESIDENT
10.A APPROVE TO REDUCE THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL Management For For
OF SEK 17,506,310.89 BY MEANS OF THE WITHDRAWAL
OF 12,000,000 SHARES IN THE COMPANY; THE SHARES
IN THE COMPANY FOR WITHDRAWAL HAVE BEEN REPURCHASED
BY THE COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY
AND THE REDUCED AMOUNT BE ALLOCATED TO A FUND
FOR USE IN REPURCHASING THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES
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10.B APPROVE, UPON PASSING OF RESOLUTION 10.A, TO Management For For
INCREASE IN THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL OF SEK
17,506,310.89 THROUGH A TRANSFER FROM NON-RESTRICTED
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY TO THE SHARE CAPITAL BONUS
ISSUE; THE SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED WITHOUT
ISSUING NEW SHARES
11. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DECIDE ON Management For For
THE ACQUISITION, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS PRIOR
TO THE NEXT AGM, OF A MAXIMUM OF AS MANY SHARES
AS MAY BE ACQUIRED WITHOUT THE COMPANY S HOLDING
AT ANY TIME EXCEEDING MORE THAN 10% OF ALL SHARES
IN THE COMPANY, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF SEK 3,000M;
THE SHARES SHALL BE ACQUIRED ON THE OMX NORDIC
EXCHANGE IN STOCKHOLM STOCK EXCHANGE AT A PRICE
WITHIN THE PRICE INTERVAL REGISTERED AT ANY GIVEN
TIME, I.E. THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE HIGHEST BID
PRICE AND THE LOWEST OFFER PRICE; REPURCHASE
MAY NOT TAKE PLACE DURING THE PERIOD WHEN AN
ESTIMATE OF AN AVERAGE PRICE FOR THE SWEDISH
MATCH SHARE ON THE STOCKHOLM STOCK EXCHANGE IS
BEING CARRIED OUT IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE TERMS
OF ANY STOCK OPTION PROGRAMME FOR THE SENIOR
COMPANY OFFICIALS OF SWEDISH MATCH
15. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT 7
18. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF AUDITORS Management For For
12. ADOPT THE PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINATION OF REMUNERATION Management For For
AND OTHER TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE PRESIDENT
AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAM
BY THE AGM 2007
14. APPROVE THAT THE COMPANY SHALL ISSUE A MAXIMUM Management For For
OF 1,592,851 CALL OPTIONS TO EXECUTE THE OPTION
PROGRAM FOR 2007; THAT THE COMPANY, IN A DEVIATION
FROM THE PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS,
BE PERMITTED TO TRANSFER A MAXIMUM OF 1,592,851
SHARES IN THE COMPANY AT A SELLING PRICE OF SEK
172.68 PER SHARE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A POTENTIAL
EXERCISE OF THE CALL OPTIONS; THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AND THE SELLING PRICE OF THE SHARES COVERED BY
THE TRANSFER RESOLUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
ITEM MAY BE RECALCULATED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF
A BONUS ISSUE OF SHARES, A CONSOLIDATION OR SPLIT
OF SHARES, A NEW SHARE ISSUE, A REDUCTION IN
THE SHARE CAPITAL, OR OTHER SIMILAR MEASURE
16. APPROVE TO DETERMINE THE FEES TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS BE PAID FOR THE PERIOD UNTIL THE CLOSE
OF THE NEXT AGM AS FOLLOWS: THE CHAIRMAN SHALL
RECEIVE SEK 1.575M AND THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS
ELECTED BY THE MEETING SHALL EACH RECEIVE SEK
630,000 AND, AS COMPENSATION FOR COMMITTEE WORK
CARRIED OUT, BE ALLOCATED SEK 230,000 TO THE
CHAIRMEN OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE RESPECTIVELY AND SEK 115,000
RESPECTIVELY TO THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THESE COMMITTEES
ALTHOUGH TOTALING NO MORE THAN SEK 920,000; AND
THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EMPLOYED BY THE SWEDISH
MATCH GROUP SHALL NOT RECEIVE ANY REMUNERATION
17. RE-ELECT MESSRS. CHARLES A. BLIXT, ANDREW CRIPPS, Management For For
ARNE JURBRANT, CONNY KARLSSON, KERSTI STANDQVIST
AND MEG TIVEUS AND ELECT MS. KAREN GUERRA AS
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND ELECT
MR. CONNY KARLSSON AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD,
AND MR. ANDREW CRIPPS AS THE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
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19. APPROVE TO PAY THE REMUNERATION TO THE AUDITORS Management For For
ON APPROVED ACCOUNT
20. RE-ELECT KPMG BOHLINS AB AS THE AUDITORS FOR Management For For
THE 4 YEARS NO DEPUTY AUDITOR
21. APPROVE THE PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTING MEMBERS Management For For
TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND THE MATTER OF
REMUNERATION FOR THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, IF
ANY
22. ADOPT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SWEDISH MATCH AB S Management For For
NOMINATING COMMITTEE WHICH ARE IDENTICAL TO THOSE
BY THE 2007 AGM
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ISSUER: 879382208 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPROPRIATE, OF Management For For
THE INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, OF THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT
OF TELEFONICA, S.A.
2A RE-ELECTION OF MR. JOSE FERNANDO DE ALMANSA MORENO-BARREDA Management For For
AS A DIRECTOR.
2B RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. Management For For
JOSE MARIA ABRIL PEREZ AS A DIRECTOR.
2C RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. Management For For
FRANCISCO JAVIER DE PAZ MANCHO AS A DIRECTOR.
2D RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MS. Management For For
MARIA EVA CASTILLO SANZ AS A DIRECTOR.
2E RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT OF MR. Management For For
LUIZ FERNANDO FURLAN AS A DIRECTOR.
03 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE THE COMPANY S OWN SHARES, Management For For
EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH GROUP COMPANIES.
04 REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE CANCELLATION Management For For
OF SHARES OF TREASURY STOCK EXCLUDING CREDITOR
S RIGHT TO OBJECT, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
05 APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR Management For For
THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
06 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, Management For For
CURE AND CARRY OUT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY
THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING.
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY HSY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: 427866108 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
R.F. CAVANAUGH Management For For
C.A. DAVIS Management For For
A.G. LANGBO Management For For
J.E. NEVELS Management For For
T.J. RIDGE Management For For
C.B. STRAUSS Management For For
D.J. WEST Management For For
K.L. WOLFE Management For For
L.S. ZIMMERMAN Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION Shareholder Against For
OF THE 2001 COCOA PROTOCOL.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT Shareholder Against For
OF A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY NYT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: 650111107 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
ROBERT E. DENHAM Management For For
SCOTT GALLOWAY Management For For
JAMES A. KOHLBERG Management For For
THOMAS MIDDELHOFF Management For For
DOREEN A. TOBEN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
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THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. PNC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: 693475105 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
MR. BERNDT Management For For
MR. BUNCH Management For For
MR. CHELLGREN Management For For
MR. CLAY Management For For
MR. DAVIDSON Management For For
MS. JAMES Management For For
MR. KELSON Management For For
MR. LINDSAY Management For For
MR. MASSARO Management For For
MS. PEPPER Management For For
MR. ROHR Management For For
MR. SHEPARD Management For For
MS. STEFFES Management For For
MR. STRIGL Management For For
MR. THIEKE Management For For
MR. USHER Management For For
MR. WALLS Management For For
MR. WEHMEIER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION WB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/22/2008
ISSUER: 929903102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY D. PROCTOR Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST S. RADY Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAN L. RICHEY Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANTY L. SMITH Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. KENNEDY THOMPSON Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONA DAVIS YOUNG Management For For
02 A WACHOVIA PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF KPMG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING NON-BINDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER VOTE RATIFYING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE NOMINATION Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS.
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER, II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. BROWNING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CASTEEN, III Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY GITT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GOODWIN, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYELLEN C. HERRINGER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Management For For
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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC. AMP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 03076C106 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 - W. WALKER LEWIS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR - SIRI S. MARSHALL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR - WILLIAM H. TURNER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION BAC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 060505104 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: 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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DPL INC. DPL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 233293109 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
PAUL M. BARBAS Management For For
BARBARA S. GRAHAM Management For For
GLENN E. HARDER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO DISSOLVE DPL INC. AND Shareholder Against For
OTHER NON-UTILITY SUBSIDIARIES.
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION NEM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 651639106 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
G.A. BARTON Management For For
V.A. CALARCO Management For For
J.A. CARRABBA Management For For
N. DOYLE Management For For
V.M. HAGEN Management For For
M.S. HAMSON Management For For
R.J. MILLER Management For For
R.T. O'BRIEN Management For For
J.B. PRESCOTT Management For For
D.C. ROTH Management For For
J.V. TARANIK Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Management For For
2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING Shareholder Against For
FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED
ELECTION IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT BOARD Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN IF INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
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SEAT PAGINE GIALLE SPA, TORINO PG.MI OGM MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: T8380H104 ISIN: IT0003479638 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B010SW6, B11BPT2, 7743621, B020RD9, 7646593
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
24 APR 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT 31 DEC 2007 Management Take No Action
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT, ADJOURNMENT THEREOF
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STRYKER CORPORATION SYK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/23/2008
ISSUER: 863667101 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
JOHN W. BROWN Management For For
HOWARD E. COX, JR. Management For For
DONALD M. ENGELMAN Management For For
JEROME H. GROSSMAN Management For For
LOUISE L. FRANCESCONI Management For For
STEPHEN P. MACMILLAN Management For For
WILLIAM U. PARFET Management For For
RONDA E. STRYKER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN.
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Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI ASSET FUND Page 88 of 221
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CORNING INCORPORATED GLW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 219350105 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
JOHN SEELY BROWN Management For For
GORDON GUND Management For For
KURT M. LANDGRAF Management For For
H. ONNO RUDING Management For For
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS CORNING S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
02 APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 EMPLOYEE EQUITY Management For For
PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.
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CROWN HOLDINGS, INC. CCK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 228368106 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
JENNE K. BRITELL Management For For
JOHN W. CONWAY Management For For
ARNOLD W. DONALD Management For For
WILLIAM G. LITTLE Management For For
HANS J. LOLIGER Management For For
THOMAS A. RALPH Management For For
HUGUES DU ROURET Management For For
ALAN W. RUTHERFORD Management For For
JIM L. TURNER Management For For
WILLIAM S. URKIEL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008,
WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS.
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EDISON INTERNATIONAL EIX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 281020107 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
J.E. BRYSON Management For For
V.C.L. CHANG Management For For
F.A. CORDOVA Management For For
T.F. CRAVER, JR. Management For For
C.B. CURTIS Management For For
B.M. FREEMAN Management For For
L.G. NOGALES Management For For
R.L. OLSON Management For For
J.M. ROSSER Management For For
R.T. SCHLOSBERG, III Management For For
T.C. SUTTON Management For For
BRETT WHITE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER SAY Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE PAY.
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON JNJ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 478160104 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
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
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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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION LMT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 539830109 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
E.C."PETE"ALDRIDGE, JR. Management For For
NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD Management For For
DAVID B. BURRITT Management For For
JAMES O. ELLIS, JR. Management For For
GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
JAMES M. LOY Management For For
DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE Management For For
JOSEPH W. RALSTON Management For For
FRANK SAVAGE Management For For
JAMES M. SCHNEIDER Management For For
ANNE STEVENS Management For For
ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
JAMES R. UKROPINA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Management For For
PROVIDE FOR SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTING
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04 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Management For For
DELETE ARTICLE XIII
05 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO AUTHORIZE SHARES AND Management Against Against
EXTEND APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE
2003 INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAN
06 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL: TO ADOPT THE 2009 DIRECTORS Management Against Against
EQUITY PLAN
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY EVELYN Y. DAVIS Shareholder Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY THE SISTERS OF MERCY Shareholder Against For
OF THE AMERICAS, REGIONAL COMMUNITY OF DETROIT
CHARITABLE TRUST AND OTHER GROUPS
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL BY JOHN CHEVEDDEN Shareholder Against For
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MEDIA GENERAL, INC. MEG
CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 584404107 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTORS Management For
EUGENE I. DAVIS Management For *Management Position Unknown
F. JACK LIEBEU, JR. Management For *Management Position Unknown
DANIEL SULLIVAN Management For *Management Position Unknown
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MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC. MER ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 590188108 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: 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 AS Management For For
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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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC. MYE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 628464109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
KEITH A. BROWN Management Withheld Against
VINCENT C. BYRD Management Withheld Against
RICHARD P. JOHNSTON Management Withheld Against
EDWARD W. KISSEL Management Withheld Against
STEPHEN E. MYERS Management Withheld Against
JOHN C. ORR Management Withheld Against
RICHARD L. OSBORNE Management Withheld Against
JON H. OUTCALT Management Withheld Against
ROBERT A. STEFANKO Management Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL 2008.
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PEPSIAMERICAS, INC. PAS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 71343P200 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. KACKLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW M. MCKENNA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. POHLAD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH E. POWELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT M. BAUM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD G. CLINE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CORLISS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PIERRE S. DU PONT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARCHIE R. DYKES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAROBIN GILBERT, JR. Management For For
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PFIZER INC. PFE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
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
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
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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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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION SXT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 81725T100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
HANK BROWN Management For For
FERGUS M. CLYDESDALE Management For For
JAMES A.D. CROFT Management For For
WILLIAM V. HICKEY Management For For
KENNETH P. MANNING Management For For
PETER M. SALMON Management For For
ELAINE R. WEDRAL Management For For
ESSIE WHITELAW Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
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THE AES CORPORATION AES ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 00130H105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PAUL HANRAHAN Management For For
KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
JOHN A. KOSKINEN Management For For
PHILIP LADER 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
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE AES CORPORATION 2003 LONG-TERM Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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VIVENDI WU.EX AGM MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: F97982106 ISIN: FR0000127771
SEDOL: B0CR3H6, B1G0HP4, 4834777, B0334V4, B11SBW8, 4841379, 4863470,
4859587
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
YOU.
O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YE IN 2007, AS PRESENTED,
SHOWING A PROFIT OF EUR 1,504,370,455.00
O.2 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED
TO THE MEETING
O.3 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.88 OF THE
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS
ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING
THE FY
O.4 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMMITTEE AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE
FY BE APPROPRIATED AS FOLLOWS: EARNINGS FOR THE
FY: EUR 1,504,370,455.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR
2,200,000,000.00 BALANCE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION:
EUR 3,704,370,455.00 LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 4,240,216.00
DIVIDENDS: EUR 1,514,062,753.00 OTHER RESERVES:
EUR 0.00 RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 2,186,067,486.00
TOTAL: EUR 3,704,370,455.00 THE SHAREHOLDERS
WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.30 PER SHARE,
AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% DEDUCTION PROVIDED
BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE, THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE
PAID ON 14 MAY 2008
O.5 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. JEAN-RENE Management For For
FOURTOU AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD
FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.6 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. CLAUDE Management For For
BEBEAR AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR
A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.7 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. GERARD Management For For
BREMOND AS A MEMBER OF THESUPERVISORY BOARD FOR
A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.8 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. MEHDI Management For For
DAZI AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR
A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.9 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. HENRI Management For For
LACHMANN AS A MEMBER OF THESUPERVISORY BOARD
FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.10 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. PIERRE Management For For
RODOCANACHI AS A MEMBER OFTHE SUPERVISORY BOARD
FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.11 APPROVE TO RENEWS THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. M. KAREL Management For For
VAN MIERT AS A MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD
FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
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O.12 APPOINT MR. M. JEAN-YVES CHARLIER AS A MEMBER Management For For
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.13 APPOINT MR. M. PHILIPPE DONNET AS A MEMBER OF Management For For
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR A 4-YEAR PERIOD
O.14 APPROVE TO AWARD A TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 1,500,000.00 Management For For
TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD
O.15 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO TRADE IN Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 40.00, MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE
SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 3,490,000,000.00; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES FOR 18-MONTH PERIOD; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES,
THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 19 APR 2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
6
E.16 GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO Management For For
REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS
AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL
OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN
CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO
A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A
26-MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR 24-MONTH
PERIOD; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 19 APR
2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 11
E.17 GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN Management For For
1 OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO BENEFICIARIES TO BE
CHOSEN BY IT, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT EITHER
TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO
BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR
TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE
COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL
NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES,
WHICH SHALL EXCEED 2.5% OF THE CAPITAL SHARE;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR 38-MONTH PERIOD; TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES, THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST
THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NUMBER
7 OF THE 19 APR 2007 SHAREHOLDERS MEETING; THIS
AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE GENERAL MEETING
HELD IN 28 APR 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
12
E.18 GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FOR Management For For
FREE, ON 1 OR MORE OCCASIONS,EXISTING OR FUTURE
SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES;
THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 0.5% OF THE
SHARE CAPITAL; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR 38-MONTH
PERIOD; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AMOUNT SHALL
COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN
RESOLUTION NUMBER 7 OF THE 19 APR 2007 SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION
UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE GENERAL
MEETING HELD IN 28 APR 2005 IN ITS RESOLUTION
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E.19 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MOREOCCASIONS, AT
ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES AND
CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE MEMBERS
OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
FOR 26-MONTH PERIOD AND FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT
THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.5% OF THE CAPITAL SHARE;
THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE
SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NUMBER 7 OF THE GENERAL
MEETING HELD IN 19 APR 2007; THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF
MEMBERS OF A CORPORATE SAVINGS PLAN; TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 19 APR 2007 IN
ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 10
E.20 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON 1 OR MOREOCCASIONS, AT
ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES AND
CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE FOREIGNER SUBSIDIARY
COMPANY WHO ARE MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS
PLAN; AUTHORITY EXPIRES FOR 18-MONTH PERIOD AND
FOR A NOMINAL AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.5%
OF THE CAPITAL SHARE; THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT
AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION
NUMBER 19 OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD IN 19 APR
2007; THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DECIDES TO CANCEL
THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
IN FAVOUR OF ANY PERSON CORRESPONDING TO THE
SPECIFICATION GIVEN BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING;
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 19 APR
2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 19
E.21 GRANTS FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, Management For For
A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING
TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW
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VOLKSWAGEN AG, WOLFSBURG VLKAY.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: D94523145 ISIN: DE0007664005
SEDOL: 0308908, 4930318, 4930794, 4931496, 5496994, 5497061, 5497094,
5497919, 6122351, 7159336, B01DRL7, 0930549, 4930556, 4930857,
5493382, 5497016, 5497072, 5497102, 5497931, 6930703
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSEWHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING
OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD
EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
MEETING IS 03 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS
DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS
REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW.
THANK YOU
1. PRESENTATION OF THE ADOPTED ANNUAL FINANCIAL Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
STATEMENTS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,
THE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT
FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007, AS WELL AS THE REPORT
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FY 2007
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2. RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE Management
PROFIT OF EUR 744,628,537.61 AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT
OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.80 PER ORDINARY SHARE
AND EUR 1.86 PER PREFERRED SHARE EUR 24,478,256.21
SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD EX-DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE
DATE: 25 APR 2008
3. RESOLUTION ON FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS Management
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR
FY 2007
4. RESOLUTION ON FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS Management
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR FY
2007
5. ELECTIONS TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: MESSRS. CHRISTIAN Management
WULFF, WALTER HIRCHE AND DR. WOLFGANG PORSCHE
6. RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES Management
THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE UP
TO 39,660,097 OWN ORDINARY AND/OR PREFERRED SHARES,
AT A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 5 % FROM
THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED
THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 20
% IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE
OFFER, BETWEEN 20 OCT 2008 AND 24 OCT 2009; THE
BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZE
D TO FLOAT THE SHARES ON FOREIGN STOCK EXCHANGES,
TO USE THE SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH MERGERS
AND ACQUISITIONS OR FOR SATISFYING EXISTING CONV.,
AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS, TO SELL THE SHARES TO EXECUTIVES
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES,
AND TO RETIRE THE SHARES
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROF. IT TRANSFER Management
AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY S WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY
VOLKSWAGEN GEWERBEGRUND GMBH, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY
FROM 01 JAN 2008 FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 10
YEARS
8. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE 2008 FY: Management
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, HANOVER
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VOLKSWAGEN AG, WOLFSBURG VLKAY.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: D94523145 ISIN: DE0007664005
SEDOL: 0308908, 4930318, 4930794, 4931496, 5496994, 5497061, 5497094,
5497919, 6122351, 7159336, B01DRL7, 0930549, 4930556, 4930857,
5493382, 5497016, 5497072, 5497102, 5497931, 6930703
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTING INSTRUCTIONS HAVE TO Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
BE RECEIVED IN WRITTEN FORM FOR VOTING RIGHTS
TO BE EXERCISED AT THIS MEETING. IF YOU WISH
TO VOTE, PLEASE EMAIL KATHARINA MUELLER
(KATHARINA.MUELLER@BROADRIDGE.COM)
AND SIMONE KORN (SIMONE.KORN@BROADRIDGE.COM)
TO REQUEST THE NECESSARY FORMS. WHEN REQUESTING
FORMS, PLEASE STATE YOUR PROXYEDGE INSTITUTION
ID TO MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT DOCUMENTATION
FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS. IF YOU ONLY WANT TO VOTE A
SUBSET OF YOUR ACCOUNTS, PLEASE LIST ALL ACCOUNTS
TO BE VOTED IN ADDITION TO YOUR PROXYEDGE ID.
VOTES INPUT INTO PROXYEDGE WILL BE RECORDED FOR
RECORD KEEPING PURPOSES BUT WILL NOT BE ACTED
ON IN THE GERMAN MARKET.
* AGENDA: Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
MEETING IS 03 APR 08, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS
DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS
REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW.
THANK YOU
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* AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE WHETHER YOU HAVE A
CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY.
SHOULD EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY
LODGE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST,
SUBMIT YOUR VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU
1. PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE FY 2007 WITH THE REPORT
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT
2. RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTABLE Management For For
PROFIT OF EUR 744, 628, 537.61 AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT
OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.80 PER ORDINARY SHARES
AND EUR 1.86 PER PREFERRED SHARES EUR 24, 478,
256.21 SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD EX-DIVIDEND AND
PAYABLE DATE 25 APR 2008
3. RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGING Management For For
DIRECTORS
4. RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Management For For
5.1 ELECT MR. CHRISTIAN WULFF AS THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD
5.2 ELECT MR. WALTER HIRCHE AS THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Management For For
5.3 ELECTION DR. WOLFGANG PORSCHE AS THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD
6. RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES Management For For
THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ACQUIRE UP
TO 39, 660, 097 OWN ORDINARY AND/OR SHARES, AT
A PRICE DIFFERING NEITHER MORE THAN 5% FROM THE
MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED
THROUGH THE STOCK EXCHANGE, NOR MORE THAN 20%,
IF THEY ARE ACQUIRED BY WAY OF A REPURCHASE OFFER,
BETWEEN 20 OCT 2008 AND 24 OCT 2009, THE BOARD
OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO
FLOAT THE SHARES ON FOREIGN STOCK EXCHANGES,
TO USE THE SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH MERGERS
AND ACQUISITIONS OR FOR SATISFYING EXISTING CONVECTIONS
AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS, TO SELL THE SHARES TO THE
EXECUTIVES AND THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND
ITS AFFILIATES, AND TO RETIRE THE SHARES
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT Management For For
WITH THE COMPANY S WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY VOLKSWEN
GEWERBEGRUND GMBH, EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM
1 JAN 2008 FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 10 YEARS
8. APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS FOR THE FY 2008 Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, HANOVER
9.1 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION: PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
PORSCHE AUTOMOBIL HOLDING SE
9.2 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION: PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
HANNOVERSCHE BETEILIGUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
* COUNTER PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FOR THIS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
MEETING. A LINK TO THE COUNTER PROPOSAL INFORMATION
IS AVAILABLE IN THE MATERIAL URL SECTION OF THE
APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO ACT ON THESE ITEMS,
YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST A MEETING ATTEND AND
VOTE YOUR SHARES AT THE COMPANYS MEETING.
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WYETH WYE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 983024100 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: 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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WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION WYN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/24/2008
ISSUER: 98310W108 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
JAMES E. BUCKMAN Management For For
GEORGE HERRERA Management For For
02 TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORPORATION
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION Y ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
ISSUER: 017175100 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: REX D. ADAMS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WESTON M. HICKS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFERSON W. KIRBY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS ALLEGHANY CORPORATION Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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AT&T INC. T ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
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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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM F. ALDINGER III Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUST A. BUSCH III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D ANDREA TYSON Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shareholder Against For
05 LEAD INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR BYLAW. Shareholder Against For
06 SERP POLICY Shareholder Against For
07 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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CINCINNATI BELL INC. CBB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
ISSUER: 171871106 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
JOHN F. CASSIDY* Management For For
ROBERT W. MAHONEY* Management For For
DANIEL J. MEYER* Management For For
BRUCE L. BYRNES** Management For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S Management For For
RESTATED AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO
DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO APPROVE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S AMENDED REGULATIONS
TO REQUIRE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S Management For For
RESTATED AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO
REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF A
DIRECTOR AND TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY
S AMENDED REGULATIONS ADDRESSING HOLDOVER DIRECTORS.
04 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2008.
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FERRO CORPORATION FOE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
ISSUER: 315405100 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
SANDRA AUSTIN CRAYTON Management For For
RICHARD J. HIPPLE Management For For
WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE Management For For
DENNIS W. SULLIVAN Management For For
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GATX CORPORATION GMT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
ISSUER: 361448103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES M. DENNY Management For For
RICHARD FAIRBANKS Management For For
DEBORAH M. FRETZ Management For For
ERNST A. HABERLI Management For For
BRIAN A. KENNEY Management For For
MARK G. MCGRATH Management For For
MICHAEL E. MURPHY Management For For
DAVID S. SUTHERLAND Management For For
CASEY J. SYLLA Management For For
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KELLOGG COMPANY K ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/25/2008
ISSUER: 487836108 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 MACKAY Management For For
STERLING SPEIRN Management For For
JOHN ZABRISKIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO ENACT A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT Shareholder Against For
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. HOG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/26/2008
ISSUER: 412822108 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
GEORGE H. CONRADES Management For For
SARA L. LEVINSON Management For For
GEORGE L. MILES, JR. Management For For
JOCHEN ZEITZ Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
TO BE THE AUDITORS.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY AXP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 025816109 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
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.
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.
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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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BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY BEZ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 057741100 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
JEFFERSON W. ASHER, JR. Management For For
RICHARD E. JAUDES Management For For
ROBERT J. MESSEY Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
03 TO CONSIDER SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. HON ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 438516106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
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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NASHUA CORPORATION NSHA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 631226107 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
ANDREW B. ALBERT Management For For
L. SCOTT BARNARD Management For For
THOMAS G. BROOKER Management For For
AVRUM GRAY Management For For
MICHAEL T. LEATHERMAN Management For For
GEORGE R. MRKONIC, JR. Management For For
MARK E. SCHWARZ Management For For
02 APPROVE THE 2008 VALUE CREATION INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
03 APPROVE THE 2008 DIRECTORS PLAN Management For For
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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THE BOEING COMPANY BA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 097023105 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 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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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. VMI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/28/2008
ISSUER: 920253101 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
MOGENS C. BAY Management For For
WALTER SCOTT, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE VALMONT 2008 STOCK PLAN. Management Against Against
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE VALMONT 2008 EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL
2008.
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AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. AMX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 02364W105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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I APPOINTMENT OR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, REELECTION Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY THAT THE HOLDERS OF THE SERIES L SHARES
ARE ENTITLED TO APPOINT. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
THEREON.
II APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO EXECUTE AND, IF APPLICABLE, Management For *Management Position Unknown
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE MEETING.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS THEREON.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, LTD. CBE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: G24182100 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
R.M. DEVLIN Management For For
L.A. HILL Management For For
J.J. POSTL Management For For
02 APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/2008.
03 APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING COOPER TO IMPLEMENT Shareholder Against For
A CODE OF CONDUCT BASED ON INTERNATIONAL LABOR
ORGANIZATION HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.
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DAVIDE CAMPARI - MILANO SPA, MILANO DVDCF.PK OGM MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: T24091117 ISIN: IT0003849244 BLOCKING
SEDOL: B08H5S5, B28GQ16, B08BR25, B1SSBL0
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SECOND CALL ON
30 APR 2008 CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET
OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE TO CONFIRM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTMENT Management Take No Action
2. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AT 31 DEC 2007, Management Take No Action
ADJOURNMENT THEREOF
3. GRANT AUTHORITY TO BUY BACK OWN SHARES Management Take No Action
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FORTUNE BRANDS, INC. FO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 349631101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 IF PRESENTED, A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shareholder Against For
ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY .
01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
PIERRE E. LEROY Management For For
A.D. DAVID MACKAY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. GMST SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 36866W106 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 PROPOSAL TO COMBINE MACROVISION CORPORATION AND Management For For
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. THROUGH
THE ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGERS,
DATED AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2007, BY AND AMONG MACROVISION
CORPORATION, GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL,
INC., MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, GALAXY
MERGER SUB, INC. AND AND MARS MERGER SUB, INC.,
AS MORE DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO Management For For
PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE SPECIAL MEETING
TO APPROVE THE FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS Management For For
THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING
OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
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GROUPE DANONE GDNNY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 399449107 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 APPROVAL OF THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
(PLEASE REFER TO THE COMPANY S WEBSITE AT WWW.DANONE.COM)
02 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
(PLEASE REFER TO THE COMPANY S WEBSITE AT WWW.DANONE.COM)
03 APPROVAL OF THE ALLOCATION OF THE EARNINGS FOR Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND SETTING
OF THE DIVIDEND AT EURO 1.10 PER SHARE, AS SET
FORTH IN THE THIRD RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
04 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.
05 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BRUNO BONNELL Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIFTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
06 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHAEL DAVID-WELL Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 15-II
OF THE BYLAWS, AS SET FORTH IN THE SIXTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
07 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERNARD HOURS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
08 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACQUES NAHMIAS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE EIGHTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
09 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. NAOMASA TSURITANI Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE NINTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
10 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACQUES VINCENT Management For *Management Position Unknown
AS DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN THE TENTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
11 APPROVAL OF THE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF OFFICE Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF MR. CHRISTIAN LAUBIE AS DIRECTOR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 15-II OF THE BYLAWS, AS SET FORTH
IN THE ELEVENTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE
OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
12 APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE Management For *Management Position Unknown
L.225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE (CODE
DE COMMERCE) IN REGARDS TO THE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITIES
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO MR. FRANK RIBOUD
SHOULD HE NOT COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE, AS
SET FORTH IN THE TWELFTH RESOLUTION OF THE COMPANY
S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
13 APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE Management For *Management Position Unknown
L.225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE (CODE
DE COMMERCE) IN REGARDS TO THE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITIES
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO MR. JACQUES VINCENT
SHOULD HE NOT COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE, AS
SET FORTH IN THE THIRTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
16 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 SIXTEENTH RESOLUTION
OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
14 APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE Management For *Management Position Unknown
L.225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE (CODE
DE COMMERCE) IN REGARDS TO THE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITIES
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO MR. EMMANUEL FABER
SHOULD HE NOT COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE, AS
SET FORTH IN THE FOURTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
15 APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE Management For *Management Position Unknown
L.225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE (CODE
DE COMMERCE) IN REGARDS TO THE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITIES
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO MR. BERNARD HOURS
SHOULD HE NOT COMPLETE HIS TERM OF OFFICE, AS
SET FORTH IN THE FIFTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
17 APPROVAL OF POWERS TO EFFECT FORMALITIES, AS Management For *Management Position Unknown
SET FORTH IN THE SEVENTEENTH RESOLUTION OF THE
COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH.
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS OGM MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: F12033134 ISIN: FR0000120644
SEDOL: B018SX1, B043GP1, B1YBYC5, B01HKG5, B1Y9TB3, B2B3XM4, 5981810,
5984057, 7164437, B0ZGJH2, B01HK10, B033328, B1YBWV0, B1Y9RH5,
B1Y95C6, 0799085, 5983560, 5984068
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
1. RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007, AS PRESENTED
2. RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS AND APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE
FORM PRESENTED TO THE MEETING
3. APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED
AS FOLLOWS: EUR 4,046,112,118.85, RETAINED EARNINGS:
EUR 2,142,651,098.23, DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME: EUR
6,188,763,217.08, DIVIDENDS: EUR 564,136,606.00,
OTHER RESERVES: EUR 2,000,000,000.00, RETAINED
EARNINGS: EUR 3,624,626,611.08 THE SHAREHOLDERS
WILL RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.10 PER SHARE,
AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40 % DEDUCTION PROVIDED
BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE, THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE
PAID ON 14 MAY 2008, IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY
HOLDS SO ME OF ITS OWN SHARES ON SUCH DATE, THE
AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID DIVIDEND ON SUCH SHARES
SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT
AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS REMINDED THAT, FOR
THE LAST 3 FY, THE DIVIDENDS PAID, WERE AS FOLLOWS:
EUR 0.675 FOR FY 2004 EUR 0.85 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2005, EUR 1.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
4. RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLESL.225-38 OF THE
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE AND APPROVE THE SAID REPORT,
THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO THEREIN AND THE ONES
AUTHORIZED EARLIER AND WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE
DURING THE FY
5. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BRUNO Management For For
BONELL AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARDOF DIRECTOR FOR
A 3 YEAR PERIOD
6. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHEL Management For For
DAVID-WEILL AS A MEMBER OF THEBOARD OF DIRECTOR
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
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7. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERNARD Management For For
HOURS AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR FOR
A 3 YEAR PERIOD
8. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACQUES Management For For
NAHMIAS AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
9. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. NAOMASA Management For For
TSURITANI AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
10. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACQUES Management For For
VINCENT AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
11. APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHRISTIAN Management For For
LAUBIE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR FOR
A 3 YEAR PERIOD
12. RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.42.1 OF
THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, SAID REPORT AND THE
AGREEMENTS REFERRED THEREIN WITH REGARDS TO THE
ALLOWANCES DUE TO MR. FRANCK RIBOUD IN CASE OF
CESSATION OF HIS OFFICE TERM
13. RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.42.1 OF
THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, SAID REPORT AND THE
AGREEMENTS REFERRED THEREIN WITH REGARDS TO THE
ALLOWANCES DUE TO MR. JACQUES VINCENT IN CASE
OF CESSATION OF HIS OFFICE TERM
14. RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.42.1 OF
THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, SAID REPORT AND THE
AGREEMENTS REFERRED THEREIN WITH REGARDS TO THE
ALLOWANCES DUE TO MR. EMMANUELFABER IN CASE OF
THE INTERRUPTION OF HIS OFFICE TERM
15. RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.42.1 OF
THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, SAID REPORT AND THE
AGREEMENTS REFERRED THEREIN WITH REGARDS TO THE
ALLOWANCES DUE TO MR. BERNARD HOURS IN CASE
OF THE INTERRUPTION OF HIS OFFICE TERM
16. AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPENMARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 80.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO
BE ACQUIRED: 10 % OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM
FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 4,102,811,680.00,
THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 26 APR 2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER
8, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES
17. GRANT FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, Management For For
A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING
TO CARRY OUT ALL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW
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SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. STI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 867914103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PATRICIA C. FRIST Management For For
BLAKE P. GARRETT, JR. Management For For
M. DOUGLAS IVESTER Management For For
KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE SUNTRUST Management For For
BANKS, INC. 2004 STOCK PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY WFC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/29/2008
ISSUER: 949746101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
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.
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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AGL RESOURCES INC. ATG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 001204106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
SANDRA N. BANE Management For For
ARTHUR E. JOHNSON Management For For
JAMES A. RUBRIGHT Management For For
JOHN W. SOMERHALDER II Management For For
BETTINA M. WHYTE Management For For
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BORGWARNER INC. BWA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 099724106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBIN J. ADAMS Management For For
DAVID T. BROWN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY FROM 150,000,000
SHARES TO 390,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2008.
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CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC. CIR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 17273K109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID A. BLOSS, SR. Management For For
A. WILLIAM HIGGINS Management For For
C. WILLIAM ZADEL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. CCO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 18451C109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RANDALL T. MAYS Management For For
MARSHA M. SHIELDS Management For For
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FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FSCI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 337756209 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
RICHARD L. HAWLEY Management Withheld Against
GEORGE F. WARREN, JR. Management Withheld Against
WILLIAM W. WARREN, JR. Management Withheld Against
MICHAEL D. WORTSMAN Management Withheld Against
02 APPROVAL OF THE FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 2008 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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INVITROGEN CORPORATION IVGN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 46185R100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BALAKRISHNAN S. IYER Management For For
RONALD A. MATRICARIA Management For For
W. ANN REYNOLDS, PH.D. Management For For
03 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY S 1998 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008
04 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD CO. PWX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 743737108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD ANDERSON Management For For
ROBERT EDER Management For For
JOHN HEALY Management For For
PAUL TITTERTON Management For For
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SJW CORP. SJW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 784305104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
M.L. CALI Management For For
J.P. DINAPOLI Management For For
D.R. KING Management For For
N.Y. MINETA Management For For
W.R. ROTH Management For For
C.J. TOENISKOETTER Management For For
F.R. ULRICH, JR. Management For For
R.A. VAN VALER Management For For
02 APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
03 APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG-TERM INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
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STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE HOT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 85590A401 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
ADAM ARON Management For For
CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
BRUCE DUNCAN Management For For
LIZANNE GALBREATH Management For For
ERIC HIPPEAU Management For For
STEPHEN QUAZZO Management For For
THOMAS RYDER Management For For
FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN Management For For
KNEELAND YOUNGBLOOD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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STATE STREET CORPORATION STT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 857477103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
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
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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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THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC. MHP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 04/30/2008
ISSUER: 580645109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SIR WINFRIED BISCHOFF* Management For For
DOUGLAS N. DAFT* Management For For
LINDA KOCH LORIMER* Management For For
HAROLD MCGRAW III* Management For For
SIR MICHAEL RAKE** Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE ANNUAL ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF EACH DIRECTOR.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF A Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
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ISSUER: 054303102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
W. DON CORNWELL Management For For
EDWARD T. FOGARTY Management For For
FRED HASSAN Management For For
ANDREA JUNG Management For For
MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO Management For For
ANN S. MOORE Management For For
PAUL S. PRESSLER Management For For
GARY M. RODKIN Management For For
PAULA STERN Management For For
LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADOPTION OF THE EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 RESOLUTION REGARDING NANOMATERIAL PRODUCT SAFETY Shareholder Against For
REPORT
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. CHD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 171340102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES R. CRAIGIE Management For For
ROBERT A. DAVIES, III Management For For
ROSINA B. DIXON Management For For
ROBERT D. LEBLANC Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHURCH & DWIGHT S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK FROM 150 MILLION
SHARES TO 300 MILLION SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. OMNIBUS Management Against Against
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. 2008
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. COA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 189873102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEOFFREY B. BLOOM Management For For
WILLIAM P. JOHNSON Management For For
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EMBARQ CORPORATION EQ ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 29078E105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PETER C. BROWN Management For For
STEVEN A. DAVIS Management For For
RICHARD A. GEPHARDT Management For For
THOMAS A. GERKE Management For For
JOHN P. MULLEN Management For For
WILLIAM A. OWENS Management For For
DINESH C. PALIWAL Management For For
STEPHANIE M. SHERN Management For For
LAURIE A. SIEGEL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR OUR 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO APPROVE THE EMBARQ CORPORATION 2008 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE EMBARQ CORPORATION 2008 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION.
06 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED, SEEKING TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY VOTE
ON COMPENSATION.
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JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC. JNS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 47102X105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL F. BALSER Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. BLACK Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY J. DIERMEIER Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN S. SCHAFER Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT SKIDELSKY Management For For
06 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
07 APPROVE THE 2008 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN
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KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN KSU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 485170302 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
HENRY R. DAVIS Management For For
ROBERT J. DRUTEN Management For For
RODNEY E. SLATER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 REAPPROVAL OF SECTION 18.7 (PERFORMANCE MEASURES) Management For For
OF KCS S 1991 AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION
AND PERFORMANCE AWARD PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE SECTION 162(M).
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LIN TV CORP. TVL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 532774106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PETER S. BRODSKY Management For For
DOUGLAS W. MCCORMICK Management For For
MICHAEL A. PAUSIC Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF LIN TV CORP. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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NSTAR NST ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 67019E107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
CHARLES K. GIFFORD Management For For
PAUL A. LA CAMERA Management For For
SHERRY H. PENNEY Management For For
WILLIAM C. VAN FAASEN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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PENTAIR, INC. PNR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: 709631105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LESLIE ABI-KARAM Management For For
JERRY W. BURRIS Management For For
RONALD L. MERRIMAN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE PENTAIR, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC, SLOUGH RCU.F AGM MEETING DATE: 05/01/2008
ISSUER: G74079107 ISIN: GB00B24CGK77
SEDOL: B28STJ1, B24CGK7, B28THT0
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1. ADOPT THE 2007 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
3. DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
4. RE-ELECT MR. ADRIAN BELLAMY MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION Management For For
COMMITTEES
5. RE-ELECT MR. GRAHAM MACKAY MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION Management For For
COMMITTEES
6. RE-ELECT MR. BART BECHT Management For For
7. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS Management For For
8. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE AUDITORS Management For For
THE REMUNERATION
9. APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
S.10 APPROVE TO RENEW THE POWER TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION Management For For
RIGHTS
S.11 APPROVE TO RENEW THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN Management For For
SHARES
S.12 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
13. APPROVE THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS Management For For
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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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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION CW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/02/2008
ISSUER: 231561101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARTIN R. BENANTE Management For For
S. MARCE FULLER Management For For
ALLEN A. KOZINSKI Management For For
CARL G. MILLER Management For For
WILLIAM B. MITCHELL Management For For
JOHN R. MYERS Management For For
JOHN B. NATHMAN Management For For
WILLIAM W. SIHLER Management For For
ALBERT E. SMITH Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ECOLAB INC. ECL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/02/2008
ISSUER: 278865100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS M. BAKER, Management For For
JR.
1B ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: BARBARA J. BECK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: STEFAN HAMELMANN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: JERRY W. LEVIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. LUMPKINS Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION Shareholder Against For
OF TERMS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED RX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/02/2008
ISSUER: 449934108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID R. CARLUCCI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANTINE L. CLEMENTE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN E. GIUSTI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. BERNARD PUCKETT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 REAPPROVAL OF THE BUSINESS CRITERIA USED FOR Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE EXECUTIVE ANNUAL
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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THE BRINK'S COMPANY BCO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/02/2008
ISSUER: 109696104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARC C. BRESLAWSKY Management For For
JOHN S. BRINZO Management For For
MICHAEL T. DAN Management For For
LAWRENCE J. MOSNER Management For For
CARROLL R. WETZEL, JR. Management For For
02 APPROVE THE THE BRINK S COMPANY NON-EMPLOYEE Management Against Against
DIRECTORS EQUITY PLAN.
03 APPROVE THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS AN INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC. PNX
CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/02/2008
ISSUER: 71902E109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTORS Management For
AUGUSTUS K. OLIVER Management For *Management Position Unknown
JOHN CLINTON Management For *Management Position Unknown
CARL SANTILLO Management For *Management Position Unknown
MGT NOM-MARTIN N. BAILY Management For *Management Position Unknown
MGT NOM-JOHN H FORSGREN Management For *Management Position Unknown
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S PROPOSAL TO RATIFY Management For *Management Position Unknown
APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY S FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. BRKA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/03/2008
ISSUER: 084670108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
WARREN E. BUFFETT Management For For
CHARLES T. MUNGER Management For For
HOWARD G. BUFFETT Management For For
SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
WILLIAM H. GATES III Management For For
DAVID S. GOTTESMAN Management For For
CHARLOTTE GUYMAN Management For For
DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
THOMAS S. MURPHY Management For For
RONALD L. OLSON Management For For
WALTER SCOTT, JR. Management For For
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MOTOROLA, INC. MOT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/05/2008
ISSUER: 620076109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
G. BROWN Management For For
D. DORMAN Management For For
W. HAMBRECHT Management For For
J. LEWENT Management For For
K. MEISTER Management For For
T. MEREDITH Management For For
N. NEGROPONTE Management For For
S. SCOTT III Management For For
R. SOMMER Management For For
J. STENGEL Management For For
A. VINCIQUERRA Management For For
D. WARNER III Management For For
J. WHITE Management For For
M. WHITE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SAY-ON-PAY Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: POLICY TO RECOUP UNEARNED Shareholder Against For
MANAGEMENT BONUSES
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA
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ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY ROH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/05/2008
ISSUER: 775371107 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: W.J. AVERY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: R.L. GUPTA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: D.W. HAAS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: T.W. HAAS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: R.L. KEYSER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: R.J. MILLS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: S.O. MOOSE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: G.S. OMENN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: G.L. ROGERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: R.H. SCHMITZ Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: G.M. WHITESIDES Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: M.C. WHITTINGTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. TR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/05/2008
ISSUER: 890516107 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MELVIN J. GORDON Management For For
ELLEN R. GORDON Management For For
LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT Management For For
BARRE A. SEIBERT Management For For
RICHARD P. BERGEMAN Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC. TRN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/05/2008
ISSUER: 896522109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN L. ADAMS Management For For
RHYS J. BEST Management For For
DAVID W. BIEGLER Management For For
LELDON E. ECHOLS Management For For
RONALD J. GAFFORD Management For For
RONALD W. HADDOCK Management For For
JESS T. HAY Management For For
ADRIAN LAJOUS Management For For
DIANA S. NATALICIO Management For For
TIMOTHY R. WALLACE Management For For
02 TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. ZMH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/05/2008
ISSUER: 98956P102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D. Management For For
02 AUDITOR RATIFICATION Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC. Management For For
EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
04 AMENDMENT OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO ELIMINATE SUPER-MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
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AARON RENTS, INC. RNTA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 002535300 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
R.C. LOUDERMILK, SR. Management For For
R.C. LOUDERMILK, JR. Management For For
GILBERT L. DANIELSON Management For For
WILLIAM K. BUTLER, JR. Management For For
RONALD W. ALLEN Management For For
LEO BENATAR Management For For
EARL DOLIVE Management For For
DAVID L. KOLB Management For For
RAY M. ROBINSON Management For For
JOHN B. SCHUERHOLZ Management For For
JOHN C. PORTMAN, JR. Management For For
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ALLERGAN, INC. AGN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 018490102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DEBORAH DUNSIRE, M.D Management For For
TREVOR M. JONES, PH.D. Management For For
LOUIS J. LAVIGNE, JR. Management For For
LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ALLERGAN, INC. 2008 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
AWARD PLAN
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
4A TO APPROVE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 REGARDING Shareholder Against For
THE ADOPTION OF A PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
4B TO APPROVE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 REGARDING Shareholder Against For
ADDITIONAL ANIMAL TESTING DISCLOSURE
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD. AGII ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: G0464B107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
H. BERRY CASH Management For For
BRADLEY E. COOPER Management For For
FAYEZ S. SAROFIM Management For For
MARK E. WATSON III Management For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THAT ERNST & YOUNG LLP BE APPOINTED AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008 AND TO REFER THE DETERMINATION OF THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REMUNERATION TO THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION ABX SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 067901108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
H.L. BECK Management For For
C.W.D. BIRCHALL Management For For
D.J. CARTY Management For For
G. CISNEROS Management For For
M.A. COHEN Management For For
P.A. CROSSGROVE Management For For
R.M. FRANKLIN Management For For
P.C. GODSOE Management For For
J.B. HARVEY Management For For
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B. MULRONEY Management For For
A. MUNK Management For For
P. MUNK Management For For
S.J. SHAPIRO Management For For
G.C. WILKINS Management For For
02 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE AUDITORS OF BARRICK AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 SPECIAL RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REPEAL AND Management For For
REPLACEMENT OF BY-LAW NO. 1 OF BARRICK AS SET
OUT IN THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
04 SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION SET OUT IN SCHEDULE C Shareholder Against For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. BAX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 071813109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE T. HOCKMEYER, PH.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH B. MARTIN, M.D., Management For For
PH.D.
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. PARKINSON, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS T. STALLKAMP Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P.L. STROUCKEN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION BSX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 101137107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
URSULA M. BURNS Management For For
WARREN B. RUDMAN Management For For
JAMES R. TOBIN Management For For
NANCY-ANN DEPARLE Management For For
J. RAYMOND ELLIOTT Management For For
MARYE ANNE FOX Management For For
RAY J. GROVES Management For For
N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
PETE M. NICHOLAS Management For For
JOHN E. PEPPER Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management Against Against
2003 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
04 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT THEREOF
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY BMY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 110122108 ISIN:
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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: A.J. LACY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.D. WEST, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE Shareholder Against For
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DANAHER CORPORATION DHR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 235851102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LAWRENCE CULP, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL P. RALES Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS DANAHER S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO ADOPT SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE
EMPLOYMENT OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
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GARDNER DENVER, INC. GDI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 365558105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DONALD G. BARGER, JR. Management For For
RAYMOND R. HIPP Management For For
DAVID D. PETRATIS Management For For
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY GET ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 367905106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
E.K. GAYLORD II Management Withheld Against
E. GORDON GEE Management Withheld Against
ELLEN LEVINE Management Withheld Against
RALPH HORN Management Withheld Against
MICHAEL J. BENDER Management Withheld Against
R. BRAD MARTIN Management Withheld Against
MICHAEL D. ROSE Management Withheld Against
COLIN V. REED Management Withheld Against
MICHAEL I. ROTH Management Withheld Against
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. IFF ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 459506101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARGARET HAYES ADAME Management For For
ROBERT M. AMEN Management For For
GUNTER BLOBEL Management For For
MARCELLO BOTTOLI Management For For
LINDA B. BUCK Management For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Management For For
PETER A. GEORGESCU Management For For
ALEXANDRA A. HERZAN Management For For
HENRY W. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ Management For For
BURTON M. TANSKY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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MIDAS, INC. MDS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 595626102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
THOMAS L. BINDLEY Management For For
ROBERT R. SCHOEBERL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF MIDAS, INC. FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 3, 2009.
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TENNECO INC. TEN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 880349105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES W. CRAMB Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS J. LETHAM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK E. MACHER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER B. PORTER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. PRICE, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGG M. SHERRILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL T. STECKO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITSUNOBU TAKEUCHI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE L. WARNER Management For For
02 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. MTW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 563571108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DEAN H. ANDERSON Management For For
KEITH D. NOSBUSCH Management For For
GLEN E. TELLOCK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. TRV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 89417E109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN L. BELLER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. DASBURG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET M. DOLAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY S. FISHMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE G. GRAEV Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA L. HIGGINS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HODGSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLEVE L. KILLINGSWORTH, Management For For
JR.
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1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLEN D. NELSON, MD Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: 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 2008.
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YOUNG BROADCASTING INC. YBTVA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 987434107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management
JEFFREY S. AMLING Management For For
ALFRED J. HICKEY, JR. Management For For
RICHARD C. LOWE Management Withheld Against
ALEXANDER T. MASON Management For For
DEBORAH A. MCDERMOTT Management Withheld Against
JAMES A. MORGAN Management Withheld Against
REID MURRAY Management For For
VINCENT J. YOUNG Management Withheld Against
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT OF OUR 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
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YOUNG INNOVATIONS, INC. YDNT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/06/2008
ISSUER: 987520103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEORGE E. RICHMOND Management For For
ALFRED E. BRENNAN Management For For
BRIAN F. BREMER Management For For
P.J. FERRILLO, JR. Management For For
RICHARD J. BLISS Management For For
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AMGEN INC. AMGN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: 031162100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID BALTIMORE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. JERRY D. CHOATE Management For For
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1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FREDERICK W. GLUCK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. GILBERT S. OMENN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JUDITH C. PELHAM Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADM. J. PAUL REASON, USN Management For For
(RETIRED)
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. LEONARD D. SCHAEFFER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. KEVIN W. SHARER 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 FISCAL YEAR
3A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 (SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE) Shareholder Against For
3B STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 (ANIMAL WELFARE) Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 03840P102 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
HERMAN CAIN Management For For
PATRICK J. LYNCH Management For For
NICHOLAS SINGER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008.
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ISSUER: 05329W102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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03 APPROVAL OF THE AUTONATION, INC. 2008 EMPLOYEE Management Against Against
EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN
04 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
05 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MIKE JACKSON Management For For
RICK L. BURDICK Management For For
WILLIAM C. CROWLEY Management For For
KIM C. GOODMAN Management For For
ROBERT R. GRUSKY Management For For
MICHAEL E. MAROONE Management For For
CARLOS A. MIGOYA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
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ISSUER: 158496109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT W. ANESTIS Management For For
ERIC S. BELSKY Management For For
WILLIAM C. GRIFFITHS Management For For
SELWYN ISAKOW Management For For
BRIAN D. JELLISON Management For For
G. MICHAEL LYNCH Management For For
THOMAS A. MADDEN Management For For
SHIRLEY D. PETERSON Management For For
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ISSUER: 126650100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN M. BANKS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. DAVID BROWN II Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTEN GIBNEY WILLIAMS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIAN L. HEARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-PIERRE MILLON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRENCE MURRAY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.A. LANCE PICCOLO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHELI Z. ROSENBERG Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. SWIFT Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENTS. Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
AND EXPENDITURES.
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ISSUER: 26153C103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JEFFREY KATZENBERG Management For For
LEWIS COLEMAN Management For For
ROGER A. ENRICO Management For For
HARRY BRITTENHAM Management For For
THOMAS FRESTON Management For For
DAVID GEFFEN Management For For
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JUDSON C. GREEN Management For For
MELLODY HOBSON Management For For
MICHAEL MONTGOMERY Management For For
NATHAN MYHRVOLD Management For For
MARGARET C. WHITMAN Management For For
KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY Management For For
S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM 12 TO 15.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY Management For For
S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE
THE COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 Management Against Against
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 Management For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
06 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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ISSUER: 283677854 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GARY R. HEDRICK Management For For
KENNETH R. HEITZ Management For For
MICHAEL K. PARKS Management For For
ERIC B. SIEGEL Management For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ISSUER: 45245A107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LINDA W. HART Management For For
RAYMOND LEUNG Management For For
MARK E. LUCAS Management For For
CHARLES REICH Management For For
FRANK P. RUSSOMANNO Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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ISSUER: 496902404 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN A. BROUGH Management For For
TYE W. BURT Management For For
JOHN K. CARRINGTON Management For For
RICHARD S. HALLISEY Management For For
JOHN M.H. HUXLEY Management For For
JOHN A. KEYES Management For For
C. MCLEOD-SELTZER Management For For
GEORGE F. MICHALS Management For For
JOHN E. OLIVER Management For For
TERENCE C.W. REID Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, CHARTERED Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHARE INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN OF THE COMPANY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE THEREUNDER FROM 12,833,333
TO 22,833,333 AND TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS
OF THE PLAN AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTRICTED SHARE Management For For
PLAN OF THE COMPANY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
COMMON SHARES ISSUABLE THEREUNDER FROM 4,000,000
TO 8,000,000, AND TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS
OF THE PLAN AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
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ISSUER: 50540R409 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS P. MAC MAHON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KERRII B. ANDERSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEAN-LUC BELINGARD Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. KING Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. MITTELSTAEDT, Management For For
JR.
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. RUBENSTEIN, MBBCH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADFORD T. SMITH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. KEITH WEIKEL, PH.D Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SANDERS WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE Management For For
BONUS PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 1997 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERMINATION
DATE OF THE PLAN.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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ISSUER: 549764108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
H.J. TROUT, JR. Management For For
J.T. JONGEBLOED Management For For
S.V. BAER Management For For
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTL LTD MAORF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: G57848106 ISIN: BMG578481068
SEDOL: B02V2Q0, 0561585, 0561563, 0564647, 6560694, 6560757, 2841616,
6560713
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE AND AUDITORS NAME. IF YOU
HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND
YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2007 AND Management For For
DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND
2. RE-ELECT DR. RICHARD LEE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3. RE-ELECT MR. ROBERT LEON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
4. RE-ELECT MR. JAMES WALTKINS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
5. RE-ELECT MR. JOHN R WITT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
6. APPROVE TO FIX THE DIRECTORS FEES Management For For
7. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For For
AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION
8. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT OR ISSUE SHARES Management For For
AND TO MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS AND OPTIONS
WHICH WOULD OR MIGHT REQUIRE SHARES TO BE ALLOTTED,
DURING AND AFTER THE RELEVANT PERIOD, NOT EXCEEDING
USD 16.5 MILLION, OTHERWISE THAN PURSUANT TO
I) A RIGHTS ISSUE; OR II) THE ISSUE OF THE SHARES
PURSUANT TO THE COMPANY S EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE
TRUST, SHALL NOT EXCEED USD 2.4 MILLION, AND
THE SAID APPROVAL SHALL BE LIMITED ACCORDINGLY;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION
OF THE NEXT AGM OR THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD
WITHIN WHICH THE NEXT AGM IS TO BE HELD BY LAW
9. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE Management For For
SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY DURING THE
RELEVANT PERIOD, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; NOT
EXCEEDING 15% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT
OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL; THE APPROVAL IN
PARAGRAPH (A) WHERE PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS
AND REGULATIONS AND IN PARAGRAPH (B) EXTEND TO
PERMIT THE PURCHASE OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY
(I) BY SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY AND (II) PURSUANT
TO THE TERMS OF PUT WARRANTS OR FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
HAVING SIMILAR EFFECT PUT WARRANTS WHEREBY THE
COMPANY CAN BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ITS OWN SHARES,
PROVIDED THAT WHERE PUT WARRANTS ARE ISSUED OR
OFFERED PURSUANT TO A RIGHTS ISSUE AND THE PRICE
WHICH THE COMPANY MAY PAY FOR THE SHARES PURCHASED
ON EXERCISE OF PUT WARRANTS SHALL NOT EXCEED
15% MORE THAN THE AVERAGE OF THE MARKET QUOTATIONS
FOR THE SHARES FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN
30 NOR LESS THAN THE 5 DEALING DAYS FALLING 1
DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ANY PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
BY THE COMPANY OF THE PROPOSED ISSUE OF THE PUT
WARRANT; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE
CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR
THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE
MEETING ID REQUIRED IS TO BE HELD BY LAW
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ISSUER: 656568508 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JALYNN H. BENNETT Management For For
DR. MANFRED BISCHOFF Management For For
HON. JAMES B. HUNT, JR. Management For For
DR. KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
JOHN A. MACNAUGHTON Management For For
HON. JOHN P. MANLEY Management For For
RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Management For For
CLAUDE MONGEAU Management For For
HARRY J. PEARCE Management For For
JOHN D. WATSON Management For For
MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE Management For For
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS.
03 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE Management Against Against
FOR THE AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTEL 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
04 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE Management For For
FOR THE AMENDMENTS TO THE NORTEL GLOBAL STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, THE NORTEL
U.S. STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED,
AND THE NORTEL STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR MEMBERS
OF THE NORTEL SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PROGRAM,
AS AMENDED.
05 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE Management For For
FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE NORTEL U.S. STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
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ISSUER: 713448108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Management For For
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1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING Shareholder Against For
REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 43)
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shareholder Against For
PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 45)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO WATER POLICY Shareholder Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 46)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GLOBAL WARMING REPORT Shareholder Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 48)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 49)
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RANK GROUP PLC RANKF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: G7377H121 ISIN: GB00B1L5QH97
SEDOL: B1VNTC9, B1L5QH9, B1VQFP3
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITED Management For For
ACCOUNTS FYE 31 DEC 2007
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FYE Management For For
31 DEC 2007
3. RE-APPOINT MR. PETER GILL AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
4. RE-APPOINT MR. JOHN WARREN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
5. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
TO HOLD OFFICE UNTILL THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT
GENERAL MEETING AT WHICH ACCOUNTS ARE LAID BEFORE
THE COMPANY
6. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE THE REMUNERATION Management For For
OF THE AUDITORS
7. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE Management For For
TERMS OF (A) OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION ON THE BASIS THAT THE PRESCRIBED
PERIOD ( AS SPECIFIED) SHALL BE THE PERIOD EXPIRING
ON THE DATE ON WHICH THE AGM OF THE COMPANY NEXT
FOLLOWING THIS MEETING IS CONVENED AND THE SECTION
80 AMOUNT SHALL BE GBP 18,800,000
S.8 AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS THE SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONAL Management For For
UPON THE PASSING AS ANORDINARY RESOLUTIONS OF
THE RESOLUTION NUMBERED 7 AS SPECIFIED IN THE
NOTICE CONTAINING THIS RESOLUTION, AND EMPOWERED
IN ACCORDANCE (C ) OF ARTICLE 6 OF THE ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION ON THE BASIS THAT PRESCRIBED PERIODAS
DEFINED (D ) OF THE ARTICLE SHALL BE EXPIRING
ON THE DATE FOR WHICH THE AGM OF THE COMPANY
NEXT FOLLOWING THIS MEETING IS CONVENED AND THE
SECTION 89 AMOUNT(AS SPECIFIED) SHALL BE GBP
2,700,000
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S.9 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4(B) Management For For
OF THE ARTICLE ASSOCATION, INACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 166 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE
MARKET PURCHASES SECTION 163(3 ) OF THE COMPANIES
ACT 1985OF UP TO 58,500,000 ORDINARY SHARES 13%
OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF 50P EACH IN THE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF
13%PENCE AND NOT MORE THAN 5% ABOVE THE AVERAGE
MARKET VALUE FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, FOR
THE 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRECEDING THE DATE OF PURCHASE;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE EARLY CONCLUSION OF
THE AGM OF THE COMPANY IN 2009 OR 18 MONTHS,
THE COMPANY, BEFORE THE EXPIRY, MAY MAKE A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE ORDINARY SHARES
10. AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND ANY COMPANY WHICH IS Management For For
OR BECOMES ITS SUBSIDIARY DURING THE PERIOD TO
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION RELATES, (A ) TO MAKE POLITICAL
DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES AND /OR, WITH
EFFECT FROM 01 OCT 2008, INDEPENDENT ELECTION
CANDIDATES NOT EXCEEDING GBP 25,000 IN TOTAL
(B ) TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS TO POLITICAL
ORGANIZATIONS OTHER THAN POLITICAL PARTIES NOT
EXCEEDING GBP 25,000 IN TOTAL ( C ) TO INCUR
POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING GBP 50,000
IN TOTAL DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING WITH THE
DATE OF PASSING THIS RESOLUTION AND ENDING AT
THE END OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY TO BE HELD
IN 2009 OR ON THE DATE FALLING 15 MONTHS FROM
THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION, WHICHEVER
SHALL BE THE EARLIER THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
DONATIONS MADE AND POLITICAL EXPENDITURE INCURRED
BY THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THIS RESOLUTION SHALL
NOT EXCEED GBP 100,000
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ISSUER: 758766109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STEPHEN A. KAPLAN Management For For
JACK TYRRELL Management For For
NESTOR R. WEIGAND, JR. Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Management For For
OUR EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 1, 2009.
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ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC, LONDON RRYGF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: G7630U109 ISIN: GB0032836487
SEDOL: B01DQ43, 7618514, 3283648
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITED Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007
2. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT FOR Management For For
THE YE 31 DEC 2007
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3. ELECT MISS HELEN ALEXANDER CBE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
4. ELECT DR. JOHN MCADAM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
5. ELECT MR. MIKE TERRETT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
6. RE-ELECT MR. PETER BYROM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
7. RE-ELECT SIR JOHN ROSE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
8. RE-ELECT MR. ANDREW SHILSTON AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
9. RE-ELECT MR. COLIN SMITH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
10. RE-ELECT MR. IAN STRACHAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
11. RE-APPOINT AND APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE Management For For
AUDITORS
12. APPROVE TO ALLOT AND ISSUE OF B SHARES Management For For
13. APPROVE THE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE Management For For
14. APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Management For For
S.15 APPROVE THE ALLOTMENT OF SHARES-SECTION 80 AMOUNT Management For For
S.16 APPROVE THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS-SECTION Management For For
89 AMOUNT
S.17 GRANT AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Management For For
S.18 APPROVE TO ALLOT AND ISSUE OF C SHARES Management For For
S.19 ADOPT NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
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ISSUER: 884315102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD Management For For
DEAN JERNIGAN Management For For
RONALD B. KALICH Management For For
KENNETH R. MASTERSON Management For For
DOMINIC J. PILEGGI Management For For
JEAN PAUL RICHARD Management For For
KEVIN L. ROBERG Management For For
DAVID D. STEVENS Management For For
WILLIAM H. WALTRIP Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE THOMAS AND BETTS 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
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UNITRIN, INC. UTR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: 913275103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES E. ANNABLE Management For For
ERIC J. DRAUT Management For For
DONALD V. FITES Management For For
DOUGLAS G. GEOGA Management For For
REUBEN L. HEDLUND Management For For
JERROLD V. JEROME Management For For
W.E. JOHNSTON, JR. Management For For
WAYNE KAUTH Management For For
FAYEZ S. SAROFIM Management For For
DONALD G. SOUTHWELL Management For For
RICHARD C. VIE Management For For
ANN E. ZIEGLER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
FOR 2008.
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WEIR GROUP PLC, GLASGOW WEIGF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/07/2008
ISSUER: G95248137 ISIN: GB0009465807
SEDOL: B02R8M6, 0946580, B28C8S5
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS
FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED 28 DEC 2007
2. DECLARE THE FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
3. APPROVE THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE REPORT AS Management For For
SPECIFIED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 52 WEEKS
ENDED 28 DEC 2007
4. RE-ELECT MR. CHRISTOPHER CLARKE AS A DIRECTOR, Management For For
WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
COMPANY S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
5. RE-ELECT MR. STEPHEN KING AS A DIRECTOR, WHO Management For For
RETIRES BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY
S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
6. RE-ELECT MR. MARK SELWAY AS A DIRECTOR, WHO RETIRES Management For For
BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE COMPANY S ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION
7. RE-ELECT PROFESSOR IAN PERCY AS A DIRECTOR, WHO Management For For
RETIRES BY ROTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMBINED
CODE
8. RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITORS Management For For
9. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THE REMUNERATION Management For For
OF THE AUDITORS
10. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION Management For For
80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT RELEVANT
SECURITIES SECTION 80 UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF GBP 8,720,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE
EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF
THE COMPANY 2009 OR 07 AUG 2009; AND THE DIRECTORS
MAY ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY
OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER
OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.11 AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION Management For For
95 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT EQUITY
SECURITIES SECTION 94 OF THE ACT FOR CASH PURSUANT
TO THE AUTHORITY CONFERRED UPON THEM IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 80 OF THE ACT, DISAPPLYING THE STATUTORY
PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1) OF THE ACT,
PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO THE ALLOTMENT
OF EQUITY SECURITIES: I) IN CONNECTION WITH A
RIGHTS ISSUE IN FAVOR OF ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS;
II) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP
1,,308,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF
THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY
07 AUG 2009 OR 2009; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT
EQUITY SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY
IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE
PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.12 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 166 Management For For
OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES
SECTION 163 OF THE ACT OF UP TO GBP 2,610,000,
BEING EQUAL TO APPROXIMATELY 10% OF THE PRESENTLY
ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY,
AT A MINIMUM PRICE OF THE NOMINAL VALUE OF THAT
SHARE AND UP TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MIDDLE MARKET
QUOTATIONS FOR SUCH SHARES DERIVED FROM THE LONDON
STOCK EXCHANGE DAILY OFFICIAL LIST, OVER THE
PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE
EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF
THE COMPANY 07 NOV 2009OR 2009 ; THE COMPANY,
BEFORE THE EXPIRY, MAY MAKE A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE
ORDINARY SHARES WHICH WILL OR MAY BE EXECUTED
WHOLLY OR PARTLY AFTER SUCH EXPIRY
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S.13 ADOPT THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION PRODUCED TO Management For For
THIS MEETING MARKED A AND INITIALLED BY THE
CHAIRMAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFICATION BE
AND ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF THE COMPANY IN SUBSTITUTION FOR AND TO THE
EXCLUSION OF THE MEETING ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
S.14 APPROVE TO PASS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WITH Management For For
EFFECTS FROM 01 OCT 2008 OR ANYLATER DATE ON
WHICH SECTION 175 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 COMES
INTO EFFECT; FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 175,THE
DIRECTORS BE GIVEN POWER IN THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS
DESCRIBED IN THAT SECTION; AND THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY BE AMENDED BY THE
DELETION OF 84 AND 85 IN THEIR ENTIRELY AND BY
THE INSERTION IN THEIR PLACE ON NEW ARTICLE 84
AND 85 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINTED DOCUMENTS
PRODUCED TO THIS MEETING MARKED B AND INITIALLED
BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFICATION
15. APPROVE THE RULES OF THE WEIR GROUP LONG-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN BE AMENDED TO THE FORM PRODUCED
TO THIS MEETING AND INITIALED THE CHAIRMAN FOR
THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFICATION, TO PROVIDED FOR
(I) AN INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL LIMIT ON PERFORMANCE
SHARE FORM 80 % OF SALARY TO 100 % OF SALARY
AND (II) FLEXIBILITY TO INCREASE SUCH LIMIT TO
150 % OF SALARY IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCE AS THE REMUNERATION
COMMITTEE DETERMINE EXCEPTIONAL
16. APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL AWARD AGREEMENT THE AGREEMENT Management For For
SETTING OUT THE NEW INCENTIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR
MARK SELWAY, THE PRINCIPAL TERMS OF WHICH ARE
SUMMARIZED IN PART C OF THE APPENDIX, AND WHICH
IS PRODUCED IN DRAFTS TO THIS MEETING AND INITIALLED
BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFICATION
BE AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE DIRECTORS
BE AUTHORIZE TO DO ALL SUCH ACTS AND THINGS AS
THEY MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE TO IMPLEMENT THE
AGREEMENT
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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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ALPHARMA INC. ALO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 020813101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
FINN BERG JACOBSEN Management For For
PETER W. LADELL Management For For
DEAN J. MITCHELL Management For For
RAMON M. PEREZ Management For For
DAVID C. U'PRICHARD Management For For
PETER G. TOMBROS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE ALPHARMA INC. 2003 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE ALPHARMA INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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CENTURYTEL, INC. CTL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 156700106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
VIRGINIA BOULET Management For For
CALVIN CZESCHIN Management For For
JAMES B. GARDNER Management For For
GREGORY J. MCCRAY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY CL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 194162103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CAHILL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL K. CONWAY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN M. COOK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
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1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN MARK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PEDRO REINHARD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN I. SADOVE Management For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS COLGATE S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 AMEND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION DUK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 26441C105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
WILLIAM BARNET, III Management For For
G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. Management For For
MICHAEL G. BROWNING Management For For
DANIEL R. DIMICCO Management For For
ANN MAYNARD GRAY Management For For
JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management For For
JAMES T. RHODES Management For For
JAMES E. ROGERS Management For For
MARY L. SCHAPIRO Management For For
PHILIP R. SHARP Management For For
DUDLEY S. TAFT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Management For For
ENERGY CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DUKE ENERGY Management For For
CORPORATION EXECUTIVE SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
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EOG RESOURCES, INC. EOG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 26875P101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEORGE A. ALCORN Management For For
CHARLES R. CRISP Management For For
MARK G. PAPA Management For For
H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Management For For
DONALD F. TEXTOR Management For For
FRANK G. WISNER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE EOG RESOURCES, INC. 2008 OMNIBUS Management For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN.
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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.
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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POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC. POT SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 73755L107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
W.J. DOYLE Management For For
J.W. ESTEY Management For For
W. FETZER III Management For For
C.S. HOFFMAN Management For For
D.J. HOWE Management For For
A.D. LABERGE Management For For
K.G. MARTELL Management For For
J.J. MCCAIG Management For For
M. MOGFORD Management For For
P.J. SCHOENHALS Management For For
E.R. STROMBERG Management For For
E. VIYELLA DE PALIZA Management For For
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
OF THE CORPORATION.
03 THE RESOLUTION (ATTACHED AS APPENDIX B TO THE Management For For
ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR) APPROVING
THE ADOPTION OF A NEW PERFORMANCE OPTION PLAN,
THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AS APPENDIX
C TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
04 THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (ATTACHED AS APPENDIX Shareholder Against For
D TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR).
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PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC. PLI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 74340R104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BARRY R. BANDUCCI Management For For
CHARLES E. JOHNSON Management For For
VINCENT L. MARTIN Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS PROLIANCE Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION SWX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 844895102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEORGE C. BIEHL Management For For
THOMAS E. CHESTNUT Management For For
STEPHEN C. COMER Management For For
RICHARD M. GARDNER Management For For
JAMES J. KROPID Management For For
MICHAEL O. MAFFIE Management For For
ANNE L. MARIUCCI Management For For
MICHAEL J. MELARKEY Management For For
JEFFREY W. SHAW Management For For
CAROLYN M. SPARKS Management For For
TERRENCE L. WRIGHT Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP SE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 847560109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
PAUL M. ANDERSON Management For For
AUSTIN A. ADAMS Management For For
F. ANTHONY COMPER Management For For
MICHAEL MCSHANE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP 2007 LONG-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF THE SPECTRA ENERGY CORP EXECUTIVE Management For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA Management For For
ENERGY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2008
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TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION THC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 88033G100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN ELLIS "JEB" BUSH Management For For
TREVOR FETTER Management For For
BRENDA J. GAINES Management For For
KAREN M. GARRISON Management For For
EDWARD A. KANGAS Management For For
J. ROBERT KERREY Management For For
FLOYD D. LOOP, M.D. Management For For
RICHARD R. PETTINGILL Management For For
JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
J. MCDONALD WILLIAMS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TENET HEALTHCARE 2008 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Management For For
EIGHTH AMENDED AND RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS Management For For
IN TENET S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL REGARDING PEER BENCHMARKING OF EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION.
07 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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WINDSTREAM CORPORATION WIN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/08/2008
ISSUER: 97381W104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
CAROL B. ARMITAGE Management For For
SAMUEL E. BEALL, III Management For For
DENNIS E. FOSTER Management For For
FRANCIS X. FRANTZ Management For For
JEFFERY R. GARDNER Management For For
JEFFREY T. HINSON Management For For
JUDY K. JONES Management For For
WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY Management For For
FRANK E. REED Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS WINDSTREAM S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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IVANHOE MINES LTD. IVN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2008
ISSUER: 46579N103 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT M. FRIEDLAND Management For For
DAVID HUBERMAN Management For For
JOHN MACKEN Management For For
PETER MEREDITH Management For For
BRET CLAYTON Management For For
KJELD THYGESEN Management For For
ROBERT HANSON Management For For
MARKUS FABER Management For For
HOWARD BALLOCH Management For For
DAVID KORBIN Management For For
R. EDWARD FLOOD Management For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, Management For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AT A REMUNERATION
TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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ORTHOLOGIC CORP. OLGC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2008
ISSUER: 68750J107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN M. HOLLIMAN III Management For For
A.A. WHITE III, MD, PHD Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
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PROLOGIS PLD ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2008
ISSUER: 743410102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STEPHEN L. FEINBERG Management For For
GEORGE L. FOTIADES Management For For
CHRISTINE N. GARVEY Management For For
LAWRENCE V. JACKSON Management For For
DONALD P. JACOBS Management For For
JEFFREY H. SCHWARTZ Management For For
D. MICHAEL STEUERT Management For For
J. ANDRE TEIXEIRA Management For For
WILLIAM D. ZOLLARS Management For For
ANDREA M. ZULBERTI Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. WMI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2008
ISSUER: 94106L109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A PROPOSAL TO ELECT: PASTORA SAN JUAN CAFFERTY Management For For
1B PROPOSAL TO ELECT: FRANK M. CLARK, JR. Management For For
1C PROPOSAL TO ELECT: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1D PROPOSAL TO ELECT: THOMAS I. MORGAN Management For For
1E PROPOSAL TO ELECT: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1F PROPOSAL TO ELECT: W. ROBERT REUM Management For For
1G PROPOSAL TO ELECT: STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Management For For
1H PROPOSAL TO ELECT: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1I PROPOSAL TO ELECT: THOMAS H. WEIDEMEYER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT, INC. WWE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/09/2008
ISSUER: 98156Q108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
VINCENT K. MCMAHON Management For For
LINDA E. MCMAHON Management For For
ROBERT A. BOWMAN Management For For
DAVID KENIN Management For For
JOSEPH PERKINS Management For For
MICHAEL B. SOLOMON Management For For
LOWELL P. WEICKER, JR. Management For For
MICHAEL SILECK Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2007 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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ISSUER: 70336T104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
J. JOE ADORJAN Management For For
MICHAEL M. SCHARF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ISSUER: 00081T108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
NORMAN H. WESLEY Management For For
ROBERT J. KELLER Management For For
ROBERT H. JENKINS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
REGARDING THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED Management Against Against
AND RESTATED 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION IN 2008.
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ACCOR SA, COURCOURONNES AC.PA EGM MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: F00189120 ISIN: FR0000120404
SEDOL: 4024363, 5852842, 7163713, B0YBKW0, B03QY79, 4112321, 5853726,
B02PR67
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
IN NUMBERING OF THE RESOLUTIONS. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MIX MEETING. THANK Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
YOU.
O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, AND APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YE ON 31 DEC 2007 AS PRESENTED
O.2 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED
TO THE MEETING
O.3 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR FY BE APPROPRIATED
AS FOLLOWS: EARNINGS FOR THE FY: EUR 805,415,292.00
RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 216,224,285.58, NON PAID
DIVIDENDS: EUR 2,138,750.00 SELF DETAINED SHARES
DISTRIBUTABLE INCOME: EUR 1,023,778,327.58, THE
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SHARE
CAPITAL WAS EUR 229,917,794.00 ON 31 DEC 2007,
ORDINARY DIVIDENDS: EUR 379,364,360.10, EXCEPTIONAL
DIVIDENDS: EUR 344,876,691.00, LEGAL RESERVE:
EUR 3,795,606.20 NEW RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 295,741,670.28
ON THE ONE HAND, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE
AN ORDINARY DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.65 PER SHARE, ON
THE OTHER HAND, THE SHARE HOLDERS WILL RECEIVE
AN EXCEPTIONAL DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.50 PER SHARE,
BOTH DIVIDENDS WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40% DEDUCTION
PROVIDED BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE, DIVIDENDS WILL
BE PAID ON 20 MAY 2008, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT
IS REMINDED THAT, FOR THE LAST 3 FY, THE DIVIDENDS
PAID, WERE AS FOLLOWS: EUR 1.30 FOR FY 2004 EUR
1.15 FOR FY 2005 EUR 2.95 FOR FY 2006
O.4 RCEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE
AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE
DURING THE FY WITH FNAC
O.5 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED B ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE
AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN
FORCE DURING THE FY WITH SOCIETE GENERALE AND
BNP PARIBAS
O.6 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE THE AGREEMENT
ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING
THE FY WITH COMPAGNIE INTERNATIONAL DE DES WAGONS
LITS ET DU TOURISME
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O.7 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS
ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING
THE FY WITH CAISSE DES DEPOTS ET CONSIGNATIONS
O.8 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE
AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN
FORCE DURING THE FY WITH MR. GILLES PELISSON
O.9 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, AND APPROVE THE
AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN
FORCE DURING THE FY WITH MR. PAUL DUBRULE AND
MR. GERARD PELISSON
E.17 GRANTS FULL POWERS TO THE BEARER OF AN ORIGINAL, Management For For
A COPY OR EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING
TO CARRY OUT AL FILINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER
FORMALITIES PRESCRIBED BY-LAW
O.10 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 225.38 AND FOLLOWINGS
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS
ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING
THE FY WITH SOCIETE GENERALE AND BNP PARIBHAS
O.11 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TRADE IN Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE STOCK MARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 100.00, MINIMUM SALE PRICE: EUR 45.00,
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO BE ACQUIRED: 22,500,000,
MAXIMUM FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS:
EUR 2,250,000,000.00, THE SHAREHOLDERS METING
DELEGATES ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZE SUPERSEDES
THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 14 MAY 2007 IN
ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 15; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT
THE END OF 18 MONTH PERIOD
E.12 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE Management For For
SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT
ITS OLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART
OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION
WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM
OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24 MONTH PERIOD,
TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 14 MAY
2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION NUMBER 16; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
AT THE END OF 18 MONTH PERIOD
E.13 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS GRANT ALL POWERS, Management For For
IN ONE OR MORE TRANSACTIONS, TO EMPLOYEES AND
CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE MEMBERS
OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, OR TO BENEFICIARIES
BE CHOSEN BY IT, OPTIONS GIVING THE RIGHT EITHER
TO SUBSCRIBE FOR NEW SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO
BE ISSUED THROUGH A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE, OR
TO PURCHASE EXISTING SHARES PURCHASED BY THE
COMPANY, IT BEING PROVIDED THAT THE OPTIONS SHALL
NOT GIVE RIGHTS TO A TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES,
WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.5% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL,
TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF ITS BENEFICIARIES, THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING; TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND
ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 09 JAN
2006 IN ITS RESOLUTION 30; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
AT THE END OF 38 MONTH PERIOD
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E.14 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS,
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES
AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN, THE NUMBER
OF SHARES ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED 2% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL, THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DECIDES TO
CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF BENEFICIARIES, THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING DELEGATES ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND
ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 14 MAY
2007 IN ITS RESOLUTION 23; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
AT THE END OF 26 MONTHS PERIOD
E.15 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, FOR Management For For
FREE, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, EXISTING OR FUTURE
SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES,
THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 0.5% OF THE
SHARE CAPITAL, THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING DELEGATES
ALL POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 09 JAN 2006 IN
ITS RESOLUTION 31; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE END
OF 38 MONTH PERIOD
E.16 APPROVE THE CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACCOR Management For For
AND SO LUXURY HMC SIGNED ON 21 MAR 2008, ALL
THE TERMS OF THE CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AS WELL
AS THE VALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTION AND THE
CONSIDERATION FOR IT, CONSEQUENTLY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING DECIDES TO GRANT TO ACCOR, AS A REMUNERATION
TO ITS CONTRIBUTION, 10,226,352 NEW SHARES TO
BE ISSUED BY SO LUXURY OF A PAR VALUE OF EUR
1.00 EACH, THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE COMPANY ACCOR
TO ITS SUBSIDIARY SO LUXURY HMC IS COMPOSED BY
AN OVERALL VALUE OF ASSETS OF EUR 15,860,163.00
AND LIABILITIES OF EUR 5,633,811.00 WHICH REPRESENTS
A NET WORTH OF EUR 10,226,352.00
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ISSUER: 035290105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LORD JAMES BLYTH Management For For
LINDA WALKER BYNOE Management For For
ROBERT L. CRANDALL Management For For
ROBERT J. ECK Management For For
ROBERT W. GRUBBS JR. Management For For
F. PHILIP HANDY Management For For
MELVYN N. KLEIN Management For For
GEORGE MUNOZ Management For For
STUART M. SLOAN Management For For
THOMAS C. THEOBALD Management For For
MATTHEW ZELL Management For For
SAMUEL ZELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
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ISSUER: 080555105 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 W. DECHERD Management For For
DUNIA A. SHIVE Management For For
M. ANNE SZOSTAK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPEAL OF THE Shareholder Against For
CLASSIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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ISSUER: 249030107 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 C. ALFANO Management For For
ERIC K. BRANDT Management For For
WILLIAM F. HECHT Management For For
FRANCIS J. LUNGER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, TO AUDIT THE BOOKS
AND ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Shareholder Against For
ISSUE A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2008.
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ISSUER: 398231100 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.J. CHURCHILL, JR. Management For For
EDGAR M. CULLMAN Management For For
DAVID M. DANZIGER Management For For
FREDERICK M. DANZIGER Management For For
THOMAS C. ISRAEL Management For For
ALAN PLOTKIN Management For For
DAVID F. STEIN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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HOSPIRA, INC. HSP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 441060100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
IRVING W. BAILEY, II Management For For
RONALD A. MATRICARIA Management For For
JACQUE J. SOKOLOV, M.D. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS FOR HOSPIRA FOR 2008.
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ISSUER: 450911102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STEVEN R. LORANGER Management For For
CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
CHRISTINA A. GOLD Management For For
RALPH F. HAKE Management For For
JOHN J. HAMRE Management For For
FRANK T. MACINNIS Management For For
SURYA N. MOHAPATRA Management For For
LINDA S. SANFORD Management For For
MARKOS I. TAMBAKERAS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ITT S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2008
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION OF ITT CORPORATION: TO AUTHORIZE
ADDITIONAL SHARES; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY S
BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING FOR DIRECTORS
IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE ITT CORPORATION 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
05 RE-APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ITT CORPORATION Management For For
2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
06 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ITT CORPORATION Management For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
07 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ITT CORPORATION Management For For
1997 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
08 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT THE COMPANY PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT,
AT A REASONABLE COST AND OMITTING PROPRIETARY
AND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION OF THE COMPANY S FOREIGN
SALES OF MILITARY AND WEAPONS-RELATED PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES
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KERRY GROUP PLC KRYAY.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: G52416107 ISIN: IE0004906560
SEDOL: B01ZKX6, 0490656, B014WT3, 4519579
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE THE REPORTS AND THE ACCOUNTS Management For For
2. DECLARE A DIVIDEND Management For For
3.a.1 RE-ELECT MR. DENIS BUCKLEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
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3.a.2 RE-ELECT MR. MICHAEL DOWLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
COMBINED CODE
3.a.3 RE-ELECT MR. EUGENE MCSWEENEY IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
COMBINED CODE
3.b.1 RE-ELECT MR. PATRICK A BARRETT IN ACCORDANCE Management For For
WITH ARTICLE 97
3.b.2 RE-ELECT MR. DENIS CARROLL IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
ARTICLE 97
3.b.3 RE-ELECT MR. STAN MCCARTHY IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
ARTICLE 97
3.b.4 RE-ELECT MR. DONAL O DONOGHUE IN ACCORDANCE Management For For
WITH ARTICLE 97
3.b.5 RE-ELECT MR. DENIS WALLIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Management For For
ARTICLE 97
4. APPROVE THE DIRECTORS FEES Management For For
5. APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITORS Management For For
6. APPROVE THE AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 20 Management For For
S.7 APPROVE THE DISAPPLICATION OF SECTION 23 Management For For
S.8 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES Management For For
OF ITS OWN SHARES
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ISSUER: 50075N104 ISIN:
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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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ISSUER: 527288104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
IAN M. CUMMING Management For For
PAUL M. DOUGAN Management For For
LAWRENCE D. GLAUBINGER Management For For
ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD Management For For
JAMES E. JORDAN Management For For
JEFFREY C. KEIL Management For For
J. CLYDE NICHOLS, III Management For For
JOSEPH S. STEINBERG Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY
FOR 2008.
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ISSUER: 540424108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.E. BERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. BOWER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.M. DIKER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. FRIBOURG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.L. HARRIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.A. LASKAWY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.R. SCOTT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. TISCH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. TISCH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. TISCH Management For For
02 RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-HEALTH CARE REFORM Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-ADVERTISING EXPENDITURES Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 552953101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT H. BALDWIN Management For For
WILLIE D. DAVIS Management For For
KENNY C. GUINN Management For For
ALEXANDER M. HAIG, JR. Management For For
ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
ROLAND HERNANDEZ Management For For
GARY N. JACOBS Management For For
KIRK KERKORIAN Management For For
J. TERRENCE LANNI Management For For
ANTHONY MANDEKIC Management For For
ROSE MCKINNEY-JAMES Management For For
JAMES J. MURREN Management For For
RONALD M. POPEIL Management For For
DANIEL J. TAYLOR Management For For
MELVIN B. WOLZINGER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CONDUCTING A STUDY Shareholder Against For
OF DIVIDENDS PAID BY OTHER COMPANIES IN OUR PEER
GROUP
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ISSUER: 65473P105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. ABDOO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN C. BEERING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH S. COLEMAN Management For For
ID ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS E. FOSTER Management For For
IE ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. JESANIS Management For For
IF ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTY K. KITTRELL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. LEE NUTTER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN M. ROLLAND Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. SKAGGS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. THOMPSON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLYN Y. WOO Management For For
II RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
III TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF Management For For
NISOURCE INC. TO ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING REQUIREMENTS.
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES NU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 664397106 ISIN:
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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. BOOTH Management For For
JOHN S. CLARKESON Management For For
COTTON M. CLEVELAND Management For For
SANFORD CLOUD JR. Management For For
JAMES F. CORDES Management For For
E. GAIL DE PLANQUE Management For For
JOHN G. GRAHAM Management For For
ELIZABETH T. KENNAN Management For For
KENNETH R. LEIBLER Management For For
ROBERT E. PATRICELLI Management For For
CHARLES W. SHIVERY Management For For
JOHN F. SWOPE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS. Management For For
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PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. PRU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 744320102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
FREDERIC K. BECKER Management For For
GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
GASTON CAPERTON Management For For
GILBERT F. CASELLAS Management For For
JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
WILLIAM H. GRAY III Management For For
MARK B. GRIER Management For For
JON F. HANSON Management For For
CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
KARL J. KRAPEK Management For For
CHRISTINE A. POON Management For For
JOHN R. STRANGFELD Management For For
JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION S ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 852061100 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: ROBERT R. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY C. GLASSCOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. HANCE, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL R. HESSE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V. JANET HILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVINE O. HOCKADAY, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY O NEAL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH V. WHITWORTH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF SPRINT NEXTEL FOR 2008.
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
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THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION FA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 303698104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DIDIER CHOIX Management For For
ROBERT E. EDWARDS Management For For
ANDREA GOREN Management For For
DANIEL LEBARD Management For For
GLENN MYLES Management For For
PHILIP S. SASSOWER Management For For
ERIC I. STEINER Management For For
JEFFREY J. STEINER Management For For
MICHAEL J. VANTUSKO Management For For
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THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY MNI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 579489105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ELIZABETH BALLANTINE Management For For
K. FOLEY FELDSTEIN Management For For
S. DONLEY RITCHEY Management For For
FREDERICK R. RUIZ Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CEO BONUS Management For For
PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
06 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS MCCLATCHY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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THE ST. JOE COMPANY JOE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/13/2008
ISSUER: 790148100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MICHAEL L. AINSLIE Management For For
HUGH M. DURDEN Management For For
THOMAS A. FANNING Management For For
HARRY H. FRAMPTON, III Management For For
WM. BRITTON GREENE Management For For
ADAM W. HERBERT, JR. Management For For
DELORES M. KESLER Management For For
JOHN S. LORD Management For For
WALTER L. REVELL Management For For
PETER S. RUMMELL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE ST. JOE COMPANY FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. AIG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 026874107 ISIN:
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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
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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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CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION CAM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 13342B105 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
PETER J. FLUOR Management For For
JACK B. MOORE Management For For
DAVID ROSS III Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS CAMERON S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008.
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CHEMTURA CORPORATION CEM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 163893100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
NIGEL D.T. ANDREWS Management For For
ROBERT A. FOX Management For For
MARTIN M. HALE Management For For
C.A. (LANCE) PICCOLO Management For For
BRUCE F. WESSON Management For For
ROBERT L. WOOD Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY CHEMTURA CORPORATION S SELECTION Management For For
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2008 OF KPMG LLP AS ITS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COMCAST CORPORATION CMCSA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 20030N101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
S. DECKER ANSTROM Management For For
KENNETH J. BACON Management For For
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ Management For For
EDWARD D. BREEN Management For For
JULIAN A. BRODSKY Management For For
JOSEPH J. COLLINS Management For For
J. MICHAEL COOK Management For For
GERALD L. HASSELL Management For For
JEFFREY A. HONICKMAN Management For For
BRIAN L. ROBERTS Management For For
RALPH J. ROBERTS Management For For
DR. JUDITH RODIN Management For For
MICHAEL I. SOVERN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF OUR 2002 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN, AS Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED
04 APPROVAL OF OUR 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN, AS AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED
05 ADOPT A RECAPITALIZATION PLAN Shareholder Against For
06 IDENTIFY ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHO EARN IN EXCESS Shareholder Against For
OF $500,000
07 NOMINATE TWO DIRECTORS FOR EVERY OPEN DIRECTORSHIP Shareholder Against For
08 REQUIRE A PAY DIFFERENTIAL REPORT Shareholder Against For
09 PROVIDE CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR CLASS A SHAREHOLDERS Shareholder Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
10 ADOPT PRINCIPLES FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE Shareholder Against For
REFORM
11 ADOPT AN ANNUAL VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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CONOCOPHILLIPS COP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 20825C104 ISIN:
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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
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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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY EK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 277461109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD S. BRADDOCK Management For For
TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
MICHAEL J. HAWLEY Management For For
WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ Management For For
DOUGLAS R. LEBDA Management For For
DEBRA L. LEE Management For For
DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
WILLIAM G. PARRETT Management For For
ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
HECTOR DE J. RUIZ Management For For
DENNIS F. STRIGL Management For For
LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON MAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS Shareholder Against For
FOR DIRECTOR NOMINEES
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EL PASO CORPORATION EP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 28336L109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUAN CARLOS BRANIFF Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. DUNLAP Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS L. FOSHEE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. GOLDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY W. HALL, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. HIX Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. JOYCE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L KUEHN, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. VAGT Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
1N ELECTION OF 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.
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HENRY SCHEIN, INC. HSIC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 806407102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
STANLEY M. BERGMAN Management For For
GERALD A. BENJAMIN Management For For
JAMES P. BRESLAWSKI Management For For
MARK E. MLOTEK Management For For
STEVEN PALADINO Management For For
BARRY J. ALPERIN Management For For
PAUL BRONS Management For For
M.A. HAMBURG, M.D. Management For For
DONALD J. KABAT Management For For
PHILIP A. LASKAWY Management For For
KARYN MASHIMA Management For For
NORMAN S. MATTHEWS Management For For
LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, M.D. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 27, 2008.
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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. HST ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 44107P104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. KOROLOGOS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD E. MARRIOTT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. MCHALE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MORSE, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. EDWARD WALTER Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. BAYLIS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERENCE C. GOLDEN Management For For
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LSI CORPORATION LSI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 502161102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY Y. CHEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. HILL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. MANCUSO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H.F. MINER Management For For
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1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN NETRAVALI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW J. O ROURKE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORIO REYES Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABHIJIT Y. TALWALKAR Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION OF Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE OUR AMENDED EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN.
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SAFEWAY INC. SWY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 786514208 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BURD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANET E. GROVE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MOHAN GYANI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL HAZEN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. HERRINGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. MACDONNELL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS J. MACKENZIE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH W. ODER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REBECCA A. STIRN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM Y. TAUSCHER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND G. VIAULT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL Shareholder Against For
OF FUTURE SERPS OR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF A Shareholder Against For
POLICY REGARDING USE OF RULE 10B5-1 TRADING PLANS
BY SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
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TRONOX INC. TRXB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 897051207 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID G. BIRNEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY C. RICHARDSON Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION UIL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 902748102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
THELMA R. ALBRIGHT Management For For
MARC C. BRESLAWSKY Management For For
ARNOLD L. CHASE Management For For
JOHN F. CROWEAK Management For For
BETSY HENLEY-COHN Management For For
JOHN L. LAHEY Management For For
F.P. MCFADDEN, JR. Management For For
DANIEL J. MIGLIO Management For For
WILLIAM F. MURDY Management For For
JAMES A. THOMAS Management For For
JAMES P. TORGERSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION Management For For
2008 STOCK AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WTS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 942749102 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT L. AYERS Management For For
RICHARD J. CATHCART Management For For
TIMOTHY P. HORNE Management For For
RALPH E. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
KENNETH J. MCAVOY Management For For
JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY Management For For
GORDON W. MORAN Management For For
DANIEL J. MURPHY, III Management For For
PATRICK S. O'KEEFE Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY S EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
BONUS PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP, INC. WMGI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/14/2008
ISSUER: 98235T107 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GARY D. BLACKFORD Management For For
MARTIN J. EMERSON Management For For
LAWRENCE W. HAMILTON Management For For
GARY D. HENLEY Management For For
JOHN L. MICLOT Management For For
AMY S. PAUL Management For For
ROBERT J. QUILLINAN Management For For
DAVID D. STEVENS Management For For
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JAMES T. TREACE Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITOR FOR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO OUR FOURTH AMENDED Management Against Against
AND RESTATED 1999 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO (A)
INCREASE BY 700,000 THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS THEREUNDER AND (B)
MAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE PLAN.
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ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. AYE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: 017361106 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
H. FURLONG BALDWIN Management For For
ELEANOR BAUM Management For For
PAUL J. EVANSON Management For For
CYRUS F. FREIDHEIM, JR. Management For For
JULIA L. JOHNSON Management For For
TED J. KLEISNER Management For For
CHRISTOPHER D. PAPPAS Management For For
STEVEN H. RICE Management For For
GUNNAR E. SARSTEN Management For For
MICHAEL H. SUTTON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. Management For For
2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY.
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CHRISTIAN DIOR SA, PARIS COI.PA MIX MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: F26334106 ISIN: FR0000130403
SEDOL: 4194545, B28FRS7, 4069030, 5690097, B02PS53, 4061393
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE.
O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS; APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID FY, IN THE FORM PRESENTED
TO THE MEETING
O.2 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS; APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YE IN 2007, AS PRESENTED;
GRANT DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES
DURING THE SAID FY
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O.3 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.38 AND L.225.42.1
LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE;
APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO OR WHICH
REMAINED IN FORCE DURING THE FY
O.4 APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND RESOLVES THAT THE INCOME FOR THE FY BE APPROPRIATED
AS FOLLOWS: INCOME FOR THE FY: EUR 337,626,271.75
PRIOR RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 5,785,390.55, DISTRIBUTABLE
INCOME: EUR 343,411,662.30 DIVIDENDS: EUR 292,580,547.28
ASSIGNMENT IN ORDINARY RESERVES: EUR 28,758,380.33
RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 22,072,734.69 BALANCE
AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION: EUR 343,411,662.30
AN INTERIM DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.44 PER SHARE HAVING
BEEN PAID ON 03 DEC 2007, THE SHAREHOLDERS WILL
RECEIVE A NET DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.17 PER SHARE,
AND WILL ENTITLE TO THE 40 % DEDUCTION PROVIDED
BY THE FRENCH TAX CODE; THIS DIVIDEND WILL BE
PAID ON 23 MAY 2008; IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPANY
HOLDS SOME OF ITS OWN SHARES ON SUCH DATE, THE
AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID DIVIDEND ON SUCH SHARES
SHALL BE ALLOCATE D TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS
ACCOUNT; AS REQUIRED BY LAW
O.5 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERNARD Management For For
ARNAULT AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3YEAR PERIOD
O.8 APPROVE TO AWARD TOTAL ANNUAL FEES OF EUR 147,715.00 Management For For
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
O.6 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. SYDNEY Management For For
TOLEDANO AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3YEAR PERIOD
O.7 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. PIERRE Management For For
GODE AS A DIRECTOR FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.9 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPENMARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 130.00 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO
BE ACQUIRED: 10 % OF THE SHARE CAPITAL MAXIMUM
FUNDS INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 2,400,000,000.00;
AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR AN 18 MONTH PERIOD;
AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 MAY
2007
E.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE THE Management For For
SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AND AT
ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELING ALL OR PART
OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION
WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO A MAXIMUM
OF 10 % OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A 24 MONTH
PERIOD; AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN FOR AN 18 MONTH
PERIOD; AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND
ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 MAY
2007
E.11 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS,
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES
AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; AUTHORIZATION
IS GIVEN FOR A 38 MONTH PERIOD; AND FOR A NOMINAL
AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 1% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL
VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 12; APPROVE TO
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DECIDES THE CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF BENEFICIARIES
OF ALLOTTED SHARES FREE OF CHARGE; AND TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY 2007
E.12 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS,
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES
AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; AUTHORIZATION
IS GIVEN FOR A 26 MONTH PERIOD; AND FOR A NOMINAL
AMOUNT THAT SHALL NOT EXCEED 3% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL; THIS AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE
OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 11; AND
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES;
APPROVE TO DECIDES TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF
EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP AND THE COMPANIES WHICH
ARE LINKED TO IT MEMBERS OF A CORPORATE SAVINGS
PLAN
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ISSUER: 17453B101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY Management For For
LEROY T. BARNES, JR. Management For For
PETER C.B. BYNOE Management For For
MICHAEL T. DUGAN Management For For
JERI B. FINARD Management For For
LAWTON WEHLE FITT Management For For
WILLIAM M. KRAUS Management For For
HOWARD L. SCHROTT Management For For
LARRAINE D. SEGIL Management For For
DAVID H. WARD Management For For
MYRON A. WICK, III Management For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
02 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE COMPANY
S NAME TO FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION.
03 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REPLACE THE ENUMERATED
PURPOSES CLAUSE WITH A GENERAL PURPOSES CLAUSE.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, Management Against For
IF PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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COMMERZBANK AG, FRANKFURT CBR.HM AGM MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: D15642107 ISIN: DE0008032004
SEDOL: 4213440, 4214045, 4325538, 0213499, 4213428, 4213439, 4213871,
4214603, 5135048, 6223641, B033823, 0214124, 7158418
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSEWHETHER YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING
OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN THIS COMPANY. SHOULD
EITHER BE THE CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SO THAT WE MAY LODGE YOUR
INSTRUCTIONS ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST, SUBMIT YOUR
VOTE AS NORMAL. THANK YOU
* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRUE RECORD DATE FOR THIS Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
MEETING IS 24 APR 2008, WHEREAS THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1 BUSINESS
DAY. THIS IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL POSITIONS
REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE GERMAN LAW.
THANK YOU
1. PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2007 FY WITH THE REPORT
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, THE GROUP FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND GROUP ANNUAL REPORT, AND THE REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2894 AND 3154 OF THE GERMAN
COMMERCIAL CODE AS WELL AS THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
REMUNERATION REPORT
2. RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION Management For For
PROFIT OF EUR 657,168,541AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT
OF A DIVIDEND OF EUR 1 PER NO-PAR SHARE EXECUTIVE
DIVIDEND AND PAYABLE DATE: 16 MAY 2008
3. RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE BOARD OF THE Management For For
MANAGING DIRECTORS
4. RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD Management For For
5. APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE AUDIT OF Management For For
THE YE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE COMPANY AND
THE GROUP AND THE REVIEW OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE 2008 FY: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
AG, FRANKFURT
6. APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITORS FOR THE REVIEW OF Management For For
THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FIRST
QUARTER OF THE 2009 FY: PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
AG, FRANKFURT
7. ELECTIONS TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: MR. DOTT. Management For For
SERGIO BALBINOT, DR. BURCKHARD BERGMANN, DR.
ING. OTTO HAPPEL, PROF. DR. ING. HANS-PETER KEITEL,
MR. FRIEDRICH LUERSSEN, PROF. H.C. CHN DR. RER.
OEC. U. MIDDELMANN, MR. KLAUS-PETER MUELLER,
MR. KLAUS MUELLER-GEBEL, DR. MARCUS SCHENK, DR.
ING. E.H. HEINRICH WEISS, AND ELECTION OF SUBSTITUTE
BOARD MEMBERS: DR. THOMAS KREMER, DR. CHRISTIAN
RAU
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR TRADING Management For For
PURPOSES; THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO
ACQUIRE AND SELL OWN SHARES, AT PRICES NOT DEVIATING
MORE THAN 10% FROM THEIR AVERAGE MARKET PRICE,
ON OR BEFORE 31 OCT 2009; THE TRADING PORTFOLIO
OF SHARES ACQUIRED FOR THIS PURPOSE SHALL NOT
EXCEED 5% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL AT THE END OF
ANY GIVEN DAY
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR PURPOSES Management For For
OTHER THAN TRADING; THE COMPANY SHALL BE AUTHORIZED
TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO 10% OF ITS SHARE
CAPITAL, AT PRICES NOT DEVIATING MORE THAN 10%
FROM THEIR AVERAGE MARKET PRICE, ON OR BEFORE
31 OCT 2009; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS
SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO SELL THE SHARES ON THE
STOCK EXCHANGE OR BY WAY OF A RIGHTS OFFERING,
TO DISPOSE OF THE SHARES IN A MANNER OTHER THAN
THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR A RIGHTS OFFERING IF THEY
ARE SOLD AT A PRICE NOT MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR
MARKET PRICE, OR IF THEY ARE USED FOR ACQUISITION
PURPOSES; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL
ALSO BE AUTHORIZED TO OFFER THE SHARES TO HOLDERS
OF OPTION AND CONVERSION RIGHTS, TO USE THE SHARES
AS EMPLOYEE SHARES, AND TO RETIRE THE SHARES
10. AUTHORIZATION TO USE DERIVATIVES FOR THE ACQUISITION Management For For
OF OWN SHARES; IN CONNECTION WITH ITEM 8, THE
COMPANY MAY ALSO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES OF UP TO
5% OF ITS SHARE CAPITAL, AT A PRICE NOT DEVIATING
MORE THAN 10% FROM THE MARKET PRICE OF THE SHARES
USING CALL OR PUT OPTIONS
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11. RESOLUTION ON THE CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL Management For For
AND THE CORRESPONDING AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLE
OF ASSOCIATION; THE EXISTING AUTHORIZED CAPITALS
AS PER ITEM 7 AND 8 ON THE AGENDA OF THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 12 MAY 2004, SHALL BE REVOKED; THE
BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL BE AUTHORIZED,
WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD, TO
INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY UP TO EUR 470,000,000
THROUGH THE ISSUE OF NEW BEARER NO-PAR SHARES
AGAINST CONTRIBUTIONS IN CASH AND/OR KIND, ON
OR BEFORE 14 MAY 2013 AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2008;
SHAREHOLDERS STATUTORY SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS MAY
BE EXCLUDED FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH RIGHTS TO
BONDHOLDERS, FOR RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, AND FOR A
CAPITAL INCREASE AGAINST PAYMENT IN KIND
12. RESOLUTIONS ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE Management For For
AND/OR WARRANT BONDS AND/OR PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS,
THE CREATION OF CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION; THE
AUTHORIZATIONS TO ISSUE CONVINCE AND/OR WARRANT
BONDS AND/OR PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS AS PER ITEM
12 ON THE AGENDA OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
OF 30 MAY 2003, AND ITEM 8 ON THE AGENDA OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 20 MAY 2005, SHALL BE
REVOKED; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL
BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY
BOARD, TO ISSUE INTEREST BEARING BONDS OR PROFIT-SHARING
RIGHTS OF UP TO EUR 4,000,000,000, CONFERRING
CONVINCE AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS FOR SHARES OF THE
COMPANY, ON OR BEFORE 14 MAY 2013; SHAREHOLDERS
SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR
RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, FOR THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND/OR
PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS CONFERRING CONVINCE AND/OR
OPTION RIGHTS FOR SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF UP
TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL IF SUCH BONDS AND/OR
PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS ARE ISSUED AT A PRICE NOT
MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR THEORETICAL MARKET VALUE,
FOR THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND/OR PROFIT-SHARING
RIGHTS AGAINST PAYMENT IN KIND, AND FOR THE GRANTING
OF SUCH RIGHTS TO OTHER BONDHOLDERS; SHAREHOLDERS
SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS SHALL ALSO BE EXCLUDED FOR
THE ISSUE OF PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS WITHOUT CONVERTIBLE
OR OPTION RIGHTS WITH DEBENTURE LIKE FEATURES;
THE COMPANY S SHARE CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED
ACCORDINGLY BY UP TO EUR 416,000,000 THROUGH
THE ISSUE OF UP TO 160,000,000 NEW BEARER SHARES,
INSOFAR AS CONVERTIBLE AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS ARE
EXERCISED CONTINGENT CAPITAL 2008/I
13. RESOLUTION ON THE AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE Management For For
AND/OR WARRANT BONDS AND/OR PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS,
THE CREATION OF CONTINGENT CAPITAL, AND THE CORRESPONDING
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLE OF ASSOCIATION; THE
AUTHORIZATIONS TO ISSUE CONVINCE AND/OR WARRANT
BONDS AND/OR PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS AS PER ITEM
12 ON THE AGENDA OF THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING
OF 30 MAY 2003, AND ITEM 8 ON THE AGENDA OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 20 MAY 2005, SHALL BE
REVOKED; THE BOARD OF MANAGING DIRECTORS SHALL
BE AUTHORIZED, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISORY
BOARD, TO ISSUE INTEREST BEARING BONDS OR PROFIT-SHARING
RIGHTS OF UP TO EUR 4,000,000,000, CONFERRING
CONVERTIBLE AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS FOR SHARES OF
THE COMPANY, ON OR BEFORE 14 MAY J2013; SHAREHOLDERS
SHALL BE GRANTED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS EXCEPT FOR
RESIDUAL AMOUNTS, FOR THE ISSUE OF BONDS AND/OR
PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS CONFERRING CONVINCE AND/OR
OPTION RIGHTS FOR SHARES OF THE COMPANY OF UP
TO 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL IF SUCH BONDS AND/OR
PROFIT-SHARING RIGHTS ARE ISSUED AT A PRICE NOT
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MATERIALLY BELOW THEIR THEORETICAL MARKET VALUE,
AND FOR THE GRANTING OF SUCH RIGHTS TO OTHER
BONDHOLDERS; SHAREHOLDERS SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
SHALL ALSO BE EXCLUDED FOR THE ISSUE OF PROFIT-SHARING
RIGHTS WITHOUT CONVINCE OR OPTION RIGHTS WITH
DEBENTURE LIKE FEATURES; THE COMPANY S SHARE
CAPITAL SHALL BE INCREASED ACCORDINGLY BY UP
TO EUR 416,000,000 THROUGH THE ISSUE OF UP TO
160,000,000 NEW BEARER SHARES, INSOFAR AS CONVINCE
AND/OR OPTION RIGHTS ARE EXERCISED (CONTINGENT
CAPITAL 2008/11)
14. APPROVAL OF THE PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH Management For For
COMMERZ SERVICES HOLDING GMBH
15. APPROVAL OF THE PROFIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH Management For For
COMMERZBANK AUSLANDSBANKEN HOLDING NOVA GMBH
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ISSUER: 207410101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
EUGENE R. CORASANTI Management For For
JOSEPH J. CORASANTI Management For For
BRUCE F. DANIELS Management For For
JO ANN GOLDEN Management For For
STEPHEN M. MANDIA Management For For
STUART J. SCHWARTZ Management For For
MARK E. TRYNISKI Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY
FOR 2008.
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ISSUER: 251566105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF NET INCOME. Management For *Management Position Unknown
03 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE
2007 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF Management For *Management Position Unknown
THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE
2007 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 RESOLUTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For *Management Position Unknown
AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL
YEAR AS WELL AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO REVIEW
THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE INTERIM
MANAGEMENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 37W (5),
37Y NO. 2 OF THE GERMAN SECURITIES TRADING ACT
(WERTPAPIERHANDELSGESETZ - WPHG).
06 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO PURCHASE Management For *Management Position Unknown
AND USE TREASURY SHARES WITH POSSIBLE EXCLUSION
OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS AND ANY RIGHT TO PURCHASE.
07 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For *Management Position Unknown
08 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For *Management Position Unknown
09 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LAMBDA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
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10 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH OMIKRON
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
11 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THETA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
12 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH ETA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
13 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH EPSILON
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
14 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH OMEGA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
15 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH SIGMA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
16 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH KAPPA
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSDIENSTE GMBH.
17 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 (3) Management For *Management Position Unknown
SENTENCE 2 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LILLIAN BAUDER Management For For
W. FRANK FOUNTAIN, JR. Management For For
JOSUE ROBLES, JR. Management For For
JAMES H. VANDENBERGHE Management For For
RUTH G. SHAW Management For For
02 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 30064E109 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
WILLIAM B. LOCANDER Management For For
JAMES G. BINCH Management For For
DAVID PETTY Management For For
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LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON, PARIS MC.PA MIX MEETING DATE: 05/15/2008
ISSUER: F58485115 ISIN: FR0000121014
SEDOL: B0B24M4, B1P1HX6, 4061412, 4067119, B043D61, B10LQS9, 2731364,
4061434, 4617439
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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* FRENCH RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS MUST COMPLETE, SIGN Non-Voting *Management Position Unknown
AND FORWARD THE PROXY CARD DIRECTLY TO THE SUB
CUSTODIAN. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY CARD,
ACCOUNT DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS. THE FOLLOWING
APPLIES TO NON-RESIDENT SHAREOWNERS: PROXY
CARDS: VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE FORWARDED
TO THE GLOBAL CUSTODIANS THAT HAVE BECOME REGISTERED
INTERMEDIARIES, ON THE VOTE DEADLINE DATE. IN
CAPACITY AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY, THE GLOBAL
CUSTODIAN WILL SIGN THE PROXY CARD AND FORWARD
TO THE LOCAL CUSTODIAN. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER
YOUR GLOBAL CUSTODIAN ACTS AS REGISTERED INTERMEDIARY,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE
O.1 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS ENDING ON 31 DEC 2007 IN THE FORM
PRESENTED TO THE MEETING
O.2 RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITORS, APPROVE THE COMPANY S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE SAID YE ON 31 DEC 2007 AS
PRESENTED; AND GRANT PERMANENT DISCHARGE TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR
DUTIES DURING THE SAID FY
O.3 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS ON Management For For
AGREEMENTS GOVERNED BY ARTICLE L.225.38 OF THE
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE, APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS
ENTERED INTO OR WHICH REMAINED IN FORCE DURING
THE FY
O.4 APPROVE, THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND TO APPROPRIATE THEINCOME FOR THE
FY AS FOLLOWS: INCOME FOR THE FY: EUR 783,412,326.27
ALLOCATION TO LEGAL RESERVE: EUR 0.00: RETAINED
EARNINGS: EUR 2,759,550,929.12 BALANCE AVAILABLE
FOR DISTRIBUTION: EUR 3,542,963,255.39 SPECIAL
RESERVE ON LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS: EUR 0.00
STATUTORY DIVIDEND: EUR 7,349,061.15 WHICH CORRESPONDS
TO: EUR 0.015 PER SHARE ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND:
EUR 776,550,794.85 CORRESPONDING TO EUR 1.585
PER SHARE RETAINED EARNINGS: EUR 3,542,963,255.39
AFTER APPROPRIATION THE GROSS VALUE OF THE DIVIDEND
IS OF EUR 1.60; TO REMINDS THAT: AN INTERIM DIVIDEND
OF EUR 0.35 WAS ALREADY PAID ON 03 DEC 2007;
THE REMAINING DIVIDEND OF EUR 1.25WILL BE PAID
ON 23 MAY 2008; THE DIVIDEND WILL ENTITLE NATURAL
PERSONS TO THE 40% ALLOWANCE, IN THE EVENT THAT
THE COMPANY HOLDS SOME OF ITS OWN SHARES ON SUCH
DATE: THE AMOUNT OF THE UNPAID DIVIDEND ON SUCH
SHARES SHALL BE ALLOCATED TO THE RETAINED EARNINGS
ACCOUNT, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS REMINDED THAT,
FOR THE LAST THREE FINANCIAL YEARS, THE DIVIDENDS
PAID GROSS VALUE, WERE AS FOLLOWS: EUR 1.40 FOR
FY 2006: EUR 1.15 FOR FY 2005 EUR 0.95 FOR FY
2004
O.5 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. NICOLAS Management For For
BAZIRE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.6 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. ANTONIO Management For For
BELLONI AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.7 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DIEGO Management For For
DELLA VALLE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.8 APPROVE TO RENEW THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. GILLES Management For For
HENNESSY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
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O.9 APPOINT MR. CHARLES DE CROISSET AS A MEMBER OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR A 3 YEAR PERIOD
O.10 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BUY BACK Management For For
THE COMPANY S SHARES ON THE OPENMARKET, SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED BELOW: MAXIMUM PURCHASE
PRICE: EUR 130.00, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES TO
BE ACQUIRED: 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL, MAXIMUM
FUNDS: INVESTED IN THE SHARE BUYBACKS: EUR 6,400,000,000.00;
AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 18 MONTH PERIOD; AND
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SHARE CAPITAL WAS COMPOSED
OF 48,993,741 SHARES ON 31 DEC 2007; AUTHORIZE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY
MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES;
THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED
OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING OF 10 MAY 2007
E.11 RECEIVE THE SPECIAL REPORT OF THE AUDITORS, SAID Management For For
REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS
AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, BY CANCELLING ALL
OR PART OF THE SHARES HELD BY THE COMPANY IN
CONNECTION WITH A STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN, UP TO
A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OVER A
24 MONTH PERIOD; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 18
MONTH PERIOD, THIS AUTHORIZATION SUPERSEDES THE
FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 MAY 2007
E.12 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO GRANT, FOR Management For For
FREE, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS, EXISTING OR FUTURE
SHARES, IN FAVOUR OF THE EMPLOYEES OR THE CORPORATE
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED COMPANIES,
THEY MAY NOT REPRESENT MORE THAN 1% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL; AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 38 MONTH PERIOD,
AND TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH
ALL NECESSARY FORMALITIES; THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 12 MAY
2005
E.13 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO Management For For
INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL, IN ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS
AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION: UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF EUR 30,000,000.00 BY WAY OF ISSUING
SHARES AND OR DEBT SECURITIES, INCLUDING WARRANTS
TO BE SUBSCRIBED EITHER IN CASH OR BY THE OFFSETTING
OF DEBTS, UP TO A MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF EUR
30,000,000.00 BY WAY OF CAPITALIZING RESERVES,
PROFITS, PREMIUMS OR: OTHER MEANS, PROVIDED THAT
SUCH CAPITALIZATION IS ALLOWED BY LAW AND UNDER
THE BYLAWS, TO BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE ISSUE
OF BONUS SHARES OR THE RAISE OF THE PAR VALUE
OF THE EXISTING SHARES OR BY UTILIZING ALL OR
SOME OF THESE METHODS, SUCCESSIVELY OR SIMULTANEOUSLY;
AUTHORITY IS GIVEN FOR A 18 MONTH PERIOD, APPROVE
TO CANCEL THE SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION
RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF BENEFICIARIES, THIS AMOUNT
SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE SET FORTH
IN RESOLUTIONS 12, 14, 15 OF THE PRESENT MEETING
AND 15, 16, 17 OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF 10 MAY
2007; AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE
ALL NECESSARY MEASURES AND ACCOMPLISH ALL NECESSARY
FORMALITIES
E.14 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DECIDE TO Management For For
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED
IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT OF SHAREHOLDERS,
AT THE SAME PRICE AS THE INITIAL ISSUE, WITHIN
30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING OF THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD
UNDER THE CONDITIONS AND LIMITS PROVIDED BY ARTICLE
L.225.135.1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE; THIS
AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL VALUE
SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 13 ABOVE MENTIONED
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E.15 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO INCREASE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL, ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS,
AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, IN FAVOUR OF EMPLOYEES
AND CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY WHO ARE
MEMBERS OF A COMPANY SAVINGS PLAN; AUTHORITY
IS GIVEN FOR A 26 MONTH PERIOD, THE NUMBER OF
SHARES ISSUED SHALL NOT EXCEED 3% OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL; THE AMOUNT SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE OVERALL
VALUE SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION 12, 13, 14 OF THE
PRESENT MEETING AND 15, 16, 17 OF THE GENERAL
MEETING OF 10 MAY 2007; APPROVE TO CANCEL THE
SHAREHOLDERS PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
IN FAVOUR OF BENEFICIARIES, THIS AUTHORIZATION
SUPERSEDES THE FRACTION UNUSED OF THE AUTHORIZATION
GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING OF 10 MAY
2007
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ISSUER: 571748102 ISIN:
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN R. HARDIS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THE RT. HON. LORD LANG Management For For
OF MONKTON, DL
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORTON O. SCHAPIRO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ADELE SIMMONS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN DUPERREAULT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRUCE P. NOLOP Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND MMC S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFIED BOARD
STRUCTURE
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
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ISSUER: 71646E100 ISIN:
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01 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION, Management For For
THE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF THE COMPANY MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANY
LAW OF THE PRC AND THE GUIDELINES OF ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION FOR LISTED COMPANIES ISSUED BY
THE CHINA SECURITIES REGULATORY COMMISSION BE
AND ARE HEREBY APPROVED AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMPANY BE AND IS HEREBY AUTHORISED TO MAKE ANY
AMENDMENT AS HE MAY CONSIDER NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE
TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
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02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2007.
03 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2007.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2007.
05 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DECLARATION AND PAYMENT Management For For
OF THE FINAL DIVIDENDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
DECEMBER 2007 IN THE AMOUNT AND IN THE MANNER
RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
06 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUTHORISATION OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION
OF INTERIM DIVIDENDS FOR THE YEAR 2008.
07 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS,
AS THE INTERNATIONAL AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY
AND PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN CPAS COMPANY
LIMITED, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE
DOMESTIC AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY, FOR THE YEAR
2008 AND TO AUTHORISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
8A TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR JIANG Management For For
JIEMIN AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8B TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR ZHOU Management For For
JIPING AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8C TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR DUAN Management For For
WENDE AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8D TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR WANG Management For For
YILIN AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8E TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR ZENG Management For For
YUKANG AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8F TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR WANG Management For For
FUCHENG AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8G TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR LI Management For For
XINHUA AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8H TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR LIAO Management For For
YONGYUAN AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8I TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR WANG Management For For
GUOLIANG AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8J TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR JIANG Management For For
FAN AS DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8K TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR CHEE-CHEN Management For For
TUNG AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8L TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR LIU Management For For
HONGRU AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8M TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR FRANCO Management For For
BERNABE AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8N TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR LI Management For For
YONGWU AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
8O TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR CUI Management For For
JUNHUI AS INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY.
9A TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR CHEN Management For For
MING AS SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
9B TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR WEN Management For For
QINGSHAN AS SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
9C TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR SUN Management For For
XIANFENG AS SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
9D TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR YU Management For For
YIBO AS SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
9E TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR WU Management For For
ZHIPAN AS INDEPENDENT SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
9F TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR LI Management For For
YUAN AS INDEPENDENT SUPERVISOR OF THE COMPANY.
10 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION, Management For For
TO GRANT A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SEPARATELY OR CONCURRENTLY ISSUE, ALLOT AND
DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC SHARES AND OVERSEAS
LISTED FOREIGN SHARES IN THE COMPANY NOT EXCEEDING
20% OF EACH OF ITS EXISTING DOMESTIC SHARES AND
OVERSEAS LISTED FOREIGN SHARES OF THE COMPANY
IN ISSUE.
11 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION, Management For For
TO ADOPT THE RULES AND PROCEDURES OF SHAREHOLDERS
GENERAL MEETING.
12 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION, Management For For
TO ADOPT THE RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD.
13 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF ORDINARY RESOLUTION, Management For For
TO ADOPT THE RULES OF ORGANISATION AND PROCEDURES
OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE.
14 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE OTHER MATTERS, IF ANY. Management For For
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ISSUER: 829226109 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID D. SMITH Management For For
FREDERICK G. SMITH Management For For
J. DUNCAN SMITH Management For For
ROBERT E. SMITH Management For For
BASIL A. THOMAS Management For For
LAWRENCE E. MCCANNA Management For For
DANIEL C. KEITH Management For For
MARTIN R. LEADER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE PLAN INDEFINITELY.
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ISSUER: 853666105 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT M. GERRITY Management For For
PAMELA FORBES LIEBERMAN Management For For
ARTHUR S. SILLS Management For For
LAWRENCE I. SILLS Management For For
PETER J. SILLS Management For For
FREDERICK D. STURDIVANT Management For For
WILLAM H. TURNER Management For For
RICHARD S. WARD Management For For
ROGER M. WIDMANN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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ISSUER: G5337D107 ISIN: GB00B0ZSH635
SEDOL: B0ZSH63, B1321T5, B100LK3
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1. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS Management For For
AND THE AUDITOR AND THE ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007
2. DECLARE THE FINAL DIVIDEND OF 9.05P ON EACH OF Management For For
THE ORDINARY SHARES ENTITLED THERETO IN RESPECT
OF THE YE 31 DEC 2007
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3. RE-APPOINT MR. C. BELL AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY, Management For For
WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION
4. RE-APPOINT MR. C.P. WICKS AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY, WHO RETIRES BY ROTATION
5. RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE AUDITOR TO Management For For
THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO AGREE
THE REMUNERATION OF THE AUDITOR
6. APPROVE THE 2007 DIRECTORS REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
7. AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND ALL COMPANIES THAT Management For For
ARE SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY,FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SECTION 366 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 AND
, TO MAKE DONATIONS TO POLITICAL PARTIES OR INDEPENDENT
ELECTION CANDIDATES NOT EXCEEDING GBP 50,000;
AND MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS TO POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
OTHER THAN POLITICAL PARTIES NOT EXCEEDING GBP
50,000; AND INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING
GBP 50,000, PROVIDED THAT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF ANY SUCH DONATION AND EXPENDITURE SHALL NOT
EXCEED GBP 50,000; AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE DATE
OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2009
8. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, IN SUBSTITUTION FOR Management For For
ANY EXISTING AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SECTION 80 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985, TO ALLOT
RELEVANT SECURITIES WITH IN THE MEANING OF THAT
SECTION UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF
GBP 56,123,995; AUTHORITY EXPIRES EARLIER THE
DATE OF THE AGM OF THE COMPANY HELD IN 2009 OR
ON 30 JUN 2009; AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT RELEVANT
SECURITIES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY
IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE
PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
S.9 AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS, TO ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES Management For For
SECTION 94 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1985 THE ACT
PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF
SECTION 80 OF THE ACT CONFERRED BY THE ORDINARY
RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE 2008 AGM OF THE COMPANY
AND TO SELL EQUITY SECURITIES WHICH IMMEDIATELY
BEFORE THE SALE ARE HELD BY THE COMPANY AS TREASURY
SHARESSECTION 162A OF THE ACT IN EACH CASE, DISAPPLYING
THE STATUTORY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS SECTION 89(1),
PROVIDED THAT THIS POWER IS LIMITED TO: A) UP
TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT GBP 8,662,866;
AND B) UP TO AN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF GBP
56,123,995; AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF
THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY
TO BE HELD IN 2009 OR IF EARLIER, ON 30 JUN 2009;
AND THE DIRECTORS MAY ALLOT EQUITY SECURITIES
AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY IN PURSUANCE
OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE PRIOR TO SUCH
EXPIRY
S.10 AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY, TO MAKE ONE OR MORE MARKET Management For For
PURCHASES SECTION 163(3) OF THE COMPANIES ACT
1985 (THE ACT) OF UP TO 61,149,640 SHARES REPRESENTING
OF THE COMPANY S ISSUED ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL
OF 28 1/3P EACH, AT A MINIMUM PRICE WHICH MAY
BE PAID FOR THE ORDINARY PER SHARE AND THE MAXIMUM
PRICE WHICH MAY BE PAID FOR AN ORDINARY SHARE
IS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 105% OF THE AVERAGE MARKET
VALUE OF SHARES AS DERIVED FROM THEMED-MARKET
PRICE OVER THE PREVIOUS 5 BUSINESS DAYS; AUTHORITY
EXPIRES AT EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE AGM
OF THE COMPANY TO BE HELD 2009 OR IF EARLIER
ON 30 JUN 2009; THE COMPANY MAY MAKE A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE SHARES AFTER THE EXPIRY OF THIS AUTHORITY
IN PURSUANCE OF SUCH AN OFFER OR AGREEMENT MADE
PRIOR TO SUCH EXPIRY
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11. APPROVE TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE LADBROKES PLC Management For For
1978 SHARE OPTION SCHEME TO FURTHER 10 YEARS
UNTIL 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE
COMPANY TO DO ALL ACTS AND THINGS NECESSARY TO
PUT THE EXTENSION OF THE SCHEME INTO EFFECT
S.12 AMEND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY Management For For
BY DELETING ARTICLES 121 DIRECTOR MAY HAVE INTEREST
AND 122 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST TO BOARD AND SUBSTITUTING
FOR THOSE ARTICLES THE AS SPECIFIED
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02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS MACY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
DEIRDRE P. CONNELLY Management For For
MEYER FELDBERG Management For For
SARA LEVINSON Management For For
TERRY J. LUNDGREN Management For For
JOSEPH NEUBAUER Management For For
JOSEPH A. PICHLER Management For For
JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN Management For For
CRAIG E. WEATHERUP Management For For
MARNA C. WHITTINGTON Management For For
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ISSUER: 675232102 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
T. JAY COLLINS Management For For
D. MICHAEL HUGHES Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK FROM 93,000,000 TO 183,000,000
AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK FROM 90,000,000 TO 180,000,000.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES E. O'CONNOR Management For For
HARRIS W. HUDSON Management For For
JOHN W. CROGHAN Management For For
W. LEE NUTTER Management For For
RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ Management For For
ALLAN C. SORENSEN Management For For
MICHAEL W. WICKHAM Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2008.
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ISSUER: 806605101 ISIN:
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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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ISSUER: 887317105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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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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TRANSOCEAN INC RIG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2008
ISSUER: G90073100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON A. MARSHALL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTIN B. MCNAMARA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. ROSE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. STRACHAN Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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CHEMED CORPORATION CHE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/19/2008
ISSUER: 16359R103 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
EDWARD L. HUTTON Management For For
KEVIN J. MCNAMARA Management For For
JOEL F. GEMUNDER Management For For
PATRICK P. GRACE Management For For
THOMAS C. HUTTON Management For For
WALTER L. KREBS Management For For
SANDRA E. LANEY Management For For
ANDREA R. LINDELL Management For For
TIMOTHY S. O'TOOLE Management For For
DONALD E. SAUNDERS Management For For
GEORGE J. WALSH III Management For For
FRANK E. WOOD Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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CITADEL BROADCASTING CORPORATION CDL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/19/2008
ISSUER: 17285T106 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 J. REGAN Management For For
THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER Management For For
HERBERT J. SIEGEL Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 TO PROVIDE FARID SULEMAN AND JACQUELYN J. ORR Management For For
WITH DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO ACT UPON SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
MEETING.
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CAVALIER HOMES, INC. CAV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 149507105 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
T.A. BROUGHTON, III Management For For
BARRY B. DONNELL Management For For
LEE ROY JORDAN Management For For
DAVID A. ROBERSON Management For For
BOBBY TESNEY Management For For
J. DON WILLIAMS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM, LLC AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CAVALIER HOMES, INC.
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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
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
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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FANNIE MAE FNM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 313586109 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIDGET A. MACASKILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL H. MUDD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE RAHL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. SITES, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREG C. SMITH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PATRICK SWYGERT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. WULFF Management For For
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02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE CUMULATIVE VOTING. Management Against For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA J. GAINES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN N. HORN, PH.D. Management For For
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. ASHLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS R. BERESFORD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS J. FREEH Management For For
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GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD. GTI ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 384313102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MARY B. CRANSTON Management For For
HAROLD E. LAYMAN Management For For
FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
MICHAEL C. NAHL Management For For
FRANK A. RIDDICK III Management For For
CRAIG S. SHULAR Management For For
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GREATBATCH INC. GB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 39153L106 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
PAMELA G. BAILEY Management For For
THOMAS J. HOOK Management For For
KEVIN C. MELIA Management For For
DR. J.A. MILLER, JR. Management For For
BILL R. SANFORD Management For For
PETER H. SODERBERG Management For For
WILLIAM B. SUMMERS, JR. Management For For
JOHN P. WAREHAM Management For For
DR. H.S. WISNIEWSKI Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR GREATBATCH, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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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
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
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
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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METAVANTE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MV ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 591407101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID A. COULTER Management For For
L. DALE CRANDALL Management For For
MICHAEL D. HAYFORD Management For For
STEPHAN A. JAMES Management For For
TED D. KELLNER Management For For
DENNIS J. KUESTER Management For For
FRANK R. MARTIRE Management For For
SHANTANU NARAYEN Management For For
DIANNE M. NEAL Management For For
JAMES NEARY Management For For
ADARSH SARMA Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE METAVANTE 2007 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AS AMENDED.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE METAVANTE 2007 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE METAVANTE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE S SELECTION Management For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS METAVANTE S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI ASSET FUND Page 181 of 221
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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. NPK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 637215104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MELVIN S. COHEN Management For For
JOSEPH G. STIENESSEN Management For For
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PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PNK ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 723456109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S 2005 EQUITY AND Management Against Against
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DANIEL R. LEE Management For For
STEPHEN C. COMER Management For For
JOHN V. GIOVENCO Management For For
RICHARD J. GOEGLEIN Management For For
ELLIS LANDAU Management For For
BRUCE A. LESLIE Management For For
JAMES L. MARTINEAU Management For For
MICHAEL ORNEST Management For For
LYNN P. REITNOUER Management For For
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
04 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
DIRECTORS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RE-APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED Management For For
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE COMPANY S 2005
EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC RDSA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 780259206 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DR. JOSEF ACKERMANN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
OF THE COMPANY
04 RE-ELECTION OF SIR PETER JOB AS A DIRECTOR OF Management For For
THE COMPANY
05 RE-ELECTION OF LAWRENCE RICCIARDI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
OF THE COMPANY
06 RE-ELECTION OF PETER VOSER AS A DIRECTOR OF THE Management For For
COMPANY
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07 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
08 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
09 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
10 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Management For For
11 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Management For For
12 AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE Management For For
13 AMENDMENTS TO LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
14 AMENDMENTS TO RESTRICTED SHARE PLAN Management For For
15 ADOPTION OF NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
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SEALED AIR CORPORATION SEE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 81211K100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 ELECTION OF HANK BROWN AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
02 ELECTION OF MICHAEL CHU AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
03 ELECTION OF LAWRENCE R. CODEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
04 ELECTION OF T.J. DERMOT DUNPHY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
05 ELECTION OF CHARLES F. FARRELL, JR. AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
06 ELECTION OF WILLIAM V. HICKEY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
07 ELECTION OF JACQUELINE B. KOSECOFF AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
08 ELECTION OF KENNETH P. MANNING AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
09 ELECTION OF WILLIAM J. MARINO AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
10 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED 2005 CONTINGENT STOCK Management For For
PLAN OF SEALED AIR CORPORATION.
11 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION Management For For
PROGRAM OF SEALED AIR CORPORATION.
12 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION ALL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 020002101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. BEYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK M. GREENBERG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD T. LEMAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. CHRISTOPHER REYES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN RILEY, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. SPRIESER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ALICE TAYLOR Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. WILSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ALLSTATE S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR 2008.
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03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CALLING FOR CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
IN THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO CALL Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION Shareholder Against For
TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
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THORATEC CORPORATION THOR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 885175307 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
NEIL F. DIMICK Management For For
J. DONALD HILL Management For For
GERHARD F. BURBACH Management For For
HOWARD E. CHASE Management For For
J. DANIEL COLE Management For For
STEVEN H. COLLIS Management For For
ELISHA W. FINNEY Management For For
D. KEITH GROSSMAN Management For For
DANIEL M. MULVENA Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE THORATEC CORPORATION 2006 INCENTIVE STOCK
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 3, 2009.
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UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION USM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/20/2008
ISSUER: 911684108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
J.S. CROWLEY Management Withheld Against
02 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
03 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Management For For
04 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008. Management For For
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AMPHENOL CORPORATION APH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 032095101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
RONALD P. BADIE Management For For
DEAN H. SECORD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY.
03 RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED 2004 Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR DIRECTORS OF AMPHENOL CORPORATION.
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Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI ASSET FUND Page 184 of 221
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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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CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. CPO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 219023108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD J. ALMEIDA Management For For
GREGORY B. KENNY Management For For
JAMES M. RINGLER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FIRM FOR THE COMPANY
FOR 2008.
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY HAL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 406216101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
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:
SEDOL:
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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: 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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Selected Accounts: NPX GABELLI ASSET FUND Page 186 of 221
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LENOX GROUP, INC. LNX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 526262100 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES E. BLOOM Management For For
GLENDA B. GLOVER Management For For
CHARLES N. HAYSSEN Management For For
STEWART M. KASEN Management For For
REATHA CLARK KING Management For For
DOLORES A. KUNDA Management For For
JOHN VINCENT WEBER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION NOC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 666807102 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: LEWIS W. COLEMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. FARGO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR H. FAZIO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. FELSINGER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN E. FRANK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILLIP FROST Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LARSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD D. SUGAR Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Management For For
FOR THE 2001 LONG TERM INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON FOREIGN Shareholder Against For
MILITARY SALES.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING TAX GROSS UP PAYMENTS. Shareholder Against For
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PRIMEDIA INC. PRM ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/21/2008
ISSUER: 74157K846 ISIN:
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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 INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID A. BELL Management For For
BEVERLY C. CHELL Management For For
DANIEL T. CIPORIN Management For For
MEYER FELDBERG Management For For
PERRY GOLKIN Management For For
H. JOHN GREENIAUS Management For For
DEAN B. NELSON Management For For
KEVIN J. SMITH Management For For
THOMAS C. UGER Management For For
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ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. AW ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 019589308 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID P. ABNEY Management For For
CHARLES H. COTROS Management For For
JAMES W. CROWNOVER Management For For
WILLIAM J. FLYNN Management For For
DAVID I. FOLEY Management For For
NOLAN LEHMANN Management For For
LEON J. LEVEL Management For For
JAMES A. QUELLA Management For For
JOHN M. TRANI Management For For
JOHN J. ZILLMER Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITORS) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008.
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION CVC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 12686C109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ZACHARY W. CARTER Management For For
CHARLES D. FERRIS Management For For
THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER Management For For
JOHN R. RYAN Management For For
VINCENT TESE Management For For
LEONARD TOW Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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CBS CORPORATION CBS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 124857103 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 R. ANDELMAN Management For For
JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. Management For For
WILLIAM S. COHEN Management For For
GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Management For For
CHARLES K. GIFFORD Management For For
LEONARD GOLDBERG Management For For
BRUCE S. GORDON Management For For
LINDA M. GRIEGO Management For For
ARNOLD KOPELSON Management For For
LESLIE MOONVES Management For For
DOUG MORRIS Management For For
SHARI REDSTONE Management For For
SUMNER M. REDSTONE Management For For
FREDERIC V. SALERNO Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. MHS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 58405U102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. CASSIS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLENDA J. WILSON Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR
03 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY Management For For
S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF THE COMPANY S
COMMON STOCK FROM 1,000,000,000 SHARES TO 2,000,000,000
SHARES
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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PAIN THERAPEUTICS, INC. PTIE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 69562K100 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
ROBERT Z. GUSSIN, PH.D. Management For For
02 TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN AND THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER (PROPOSAL TWO).
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008 (PROPOSAL THREE).
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC. Q ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 749121109 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: EDWARD A. MUELLER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. BIGGS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. DAVID HOOVER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. MARTIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLINE MATTHEWS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE W. MURDY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN L. MURLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. POPOFF Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shareholder Against For
SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN FUTURE SEVERANCE
AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR BOARD Shareholder Against For
ESTABLISH A POLICY OF SEPARATING THE ROLES OF
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHENEVER
POSSIBLE.
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SIX FLAGS INC. SIX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 83001P109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
C.E. ANDREWS Management For For
MARK JENNINGS Management For For
JACK KEMP Management For For
ROBERT MCGUIRE Management For For
PERRY ROGERS Management For For
DWIGHT SCHAR Management For For
MARK SHAPIRO Management For For
DANIEL M. SNYDER Management For For
HARVEY WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS SIX FLAGS, INC. S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF SIX FLAGS, INC. S Management Against Against
2008 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
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TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC. TDS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 879433100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
G.P. JOSEFOWICZ Management Withheld Against
C.D. O'LEARY Management Withheld Against
M.H. SARANOW Management Withheld Against
H.S. WANDER Management Withheld Against
02 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008. Management For For
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management Withheld
G.P. JOSEFOWICZ Management Withheld Against
C.D. O'LEARY Management Withheld Against
M.H. SARANOW Management Withheld Against
H.S. WANDER Management Withheld Against
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. IPG ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/22/2008
ISSUER: 460690100 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 J. BORELLI Management For For
REGINALD K. BRACK Management For For
JOCELYN CARTER-MILLER Management For For
JILL M. CONSIDINE Management For For
RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
M.J. STEELE GUILFOILE Management For For
H. JOHN GREENIAUS Management For For
WILLIAM T. KERR Management For For
MICHAEL I. ROTH Management For For
DAVID M. THOMAS Management For For
02 CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION.
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CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. CLMS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/23/2008
ISSUER: 12811R104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
G. BRADFORD BULKLEY Management For For
MITCHELL S. FEIGER Management For For
RICHARD W. GILBERT Management For For
ARTHUR L. KNIGHT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY S FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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FPL GROUP, INC. FPL ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/23/2008
ISSUER: 302571104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SHERRY S. BARRAT Management For For
ROBERT M. BEALL, II Management For For
J. HYATT BROWN Management For For
JAMES L. CAMAREN Management For For
J. BRIAN FERGUSON Management For For
LEWIS HAY, III Management For For
TONI JENNINGS Management For For
OLIVER D. KINGSLEY, JR. Management For For
RUDY E. SCHUPP Management For For
MICHAEL H. THAMAN Management For For
HANSEL E. TOOKES, II Management For For
PAUL R. TREGURTHA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF THE FPL GROUP EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GLOBAL WARMING REPORT. Shareholder Against For
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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CCU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/27/2008
ISSUER: 184502102 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 OF DIRECTOR: ALAN D. FELD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PERRY J. LEWIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. LOWRY MAYS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK P. MAYS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL T. MAYS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: B.J. MCCOMBS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHYLLIS B. RIGGINS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE H. STRAUSS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.C. WATTS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. WILLIAMS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. ZACHRY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING MAJORITY VOTE PROTOCOL.
04 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING CHANGING STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBILITY
FOR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
05 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENTS.
06 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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FRANCE TELECOM FTE SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 05/27/2008
ISSUER: 35177Q105 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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16 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REDUCE Management For For
THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE CANCELLATION OF
ORDINARY SHARES
15 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO PROCEED WITH CAPITAL INCREASES RESERVED FOR
MEMBERS OF THE FRANCE TELECOM GROUP SAVINGS PLAN
14 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE AT NO CHARGE OF
OPTION-BASED LIQUIDITY INSTRUMENTS RESERVED FOR
THOSE HOLDERS OF STOCK OPTIONS OF ORANGE S.A.
WHO ARE BENEFICIARIES OF A LIQUIDITY AGREEMENT
13 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO ISSUE SHARES RESERVED FOR PERSONS SIGNING
A LIQUIDITY AGREEMENT WITH THE COMPANY IN THEIR
CAPACITY AS HOLDERS OF SHARES OR STOCK OPTIONS
OF ORANGE S.A.
12 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 13 OF THE BY-LAWS Management For For
11 DIRECTORS FEES ALLOCATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
10 APPOINTMENT OF MR. JOSE-LUIS DURAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
09 APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHARLES-HENRI FILIPPI AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR
08 RATIFICATION OF THE COOPTATION OF A DIRECTOR Management For
07 RATIFICATION OF THE COOPTATION OF A DIRECTOR Management For
06 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO PURCHASE, RETAIN OR TRANSFER FRANCE TELECOM
SHARES
05 APPROVAL OF THE COMMITMENT IN FAVOR OF MR. DIDIER Management For For
LOMBARD, ENTERED INTO ACCORDING TO ARTICLE L.
225-42-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
04 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE Management For For
L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
03 ALLOCATION OF THE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR Management For For
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, AS STATED IN THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
02 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER, 2007
01 APPROVAL OF THE STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
17 POWERS FOR FORMALITIES Management For For
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. MO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: 02209S103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GERALD L. BALILES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: ROBERT E.R. HUNTLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: THOMAS W. JONES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: GEORGE MUNOZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTORS: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
PAY
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - APPLY GLOBALLY PRACTICES Shareholder Against For
DEMANDED BY THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - STOP YOUTH-ORIENTED Shareholder Against For
AD CAMPAIGNS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - TWO CIGARETTE APPROACH Shareholder Against For
TO MARKETING
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
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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
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 Management 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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CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY CO LTD EZQ AGM MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: G21096105 ISIN: KYG210961051
SEDOL: B01FW07, B01B1L9, B01VKZ6
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS
AND THE AUDITORS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007
2. APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
3.a RE-ELECT MR. NIU GENSHENG AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO FIX
HIS REMUNERATION
3.b RE-ELECT MR. SUN YUBIN AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY TO FIX
HIS REMUNERATION
3.c RE-ELECT MR. LI JIANXIN AS A DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZE Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFTHE COMPANY TO FIX HIS
REMUNERATION
4. RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG AS THE AUDITORS OF THE Management For For
COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
5. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY DURING Management For For
THE RELEVANT PERIOD TO REPURCHASE SHARES OF HKD
0.10 EACH IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY SHARES
ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED THE
STOCK EXCHANGE OR ON ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE
ON WHICH THE SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY MAY BE
LISTED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES
COMMISSION OF HONG KONG AND THE STOCK EXCHANGE
FOR THIS PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE RULES GOVERNING THE LISTING OF SECURITIES
ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OR OF ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE
AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; SHALL NOT EXCEED
10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE AT THE DATE OF
PASSING THIS RESOLUTION 5 AS SPECIFIED; AND AUTHORITY
EXPIRES AT THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE
NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY; OR THE EXPIRATION OF
THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY
IS REQUIRED BY ITS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OR
BY ANY APPLICABLE LAW(S) TO BE HELD
6. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL Management Against Against
WITH ADDITIONAL SHARES AND TO MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS,
AGREEMENTS, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS WHICH MIGHT
REQUIRE THE EXERCISE OF SUCH POWER, DURING AND
AFTER THE RELEVANT PERIOD, SHALL NOT EXCEED OF
20% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE AT THE DATE OF
PASSING THIS RESOLUTION 6, OTHERWISE THAN PURSUANT
TO, I) A RIGHTS ISSUE AS SPECIFIED, II) ANY OPTION
SCHEME OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT FOR THE TIME BEING
ADOPTED FOR THE GRANT OR ISSUE TO OFFICERS AND/OR
EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
OF SHARES OR RIGHTS TO ACQUIRE SHARES OR III)
ANY SCRIP DIVIDEND OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT PROVIDING
FOR THE ALLOTMENT OF SHARES IN LIEU OF THE WHOLE
OR PART OF A DIVIDEND ON SHARES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES AT THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION
OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY; OR THE EXPIRATION
OF THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE NEXT AGM OF THE
COMPANY IS REQUIRED BY ITS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OR BY ANY APPLICABLE LAW(S) TO BE HELD
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7. APPROVE, SUBJECT TO THE PASSING OF RESOLUTIONS Management For For
5 AND 6, TO EXTEND BY THE ADDITION TO THE AGGREGATE
NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
WHICH MAY BE ALLOTTED OR AGREED TO BE ALLOTTED
BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY PURSUANT TO SUCH
GENERAL MANDATE AN AMOUNT REPRESENTING THE AGGREGATE
NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARES REPURCHASED BY THE COMPANY
PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL MANDATE REFERRED TO IN
RESOLUTION 5 ABOVE PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMOUNT
SHALL NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE EXISTING ISSUED SHARE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY AT THE DATE OF PASSING
THIS RESOLUTION
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CHINA MENGNIU DAIRY CO LTD EZQ EGM MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: G21096105 ISIN: KYG210961051
SEDOL: B01FW07, B01B1L9, B01VKZ6
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. APPROVE AND RATIFY THE ENTERING INTO THE EQUITY Management For For
INTEREST TRANSFER AGREEMENT DATED 08 APR 2008
BY THE COMPANY THE EQUITY INTEREST TRANSFER
AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN AGGREGATE
72,011,566 SHARES IN INNER MONGOLIA MENGNIU DAIRY
COMPANY LIMITED, THE SALE SHARES FROM THE SELLERS
NAMED THEREIN THE SELLERS ENTERED INTO BETWEEN
THE COMPANY AND THE SELLERS AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THEREBY AND THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF
BY THE COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZE: THE DIRECTORS
OF THE COMPANY TO ISSUE AN AGGREGATE OF 135,328,255
SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO THE SELLERS PURSUANT
TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CONTAINED IN THE EQUITY INTEREST TRANSFER AGREEMENT
AS CONSIDERATION SHARES; AND ANY ONE DIRECTOR
OF THE COMPANY TO DO ALL SUCH THINGS AND SIGN,
SEAL, EXECUTE, PERFECT, PERFORM AND DELIVER ALL
SUCH DOCUMENTS AS HE MAY IN HIS ABSOLUTE DISCRETION
CONSIDER NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE OR EXPEDIENT
TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE EQUITY INTEREST TRANSFER
AGREEMENT OR FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL TRANSACTIONS
THEREUNDER
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ISSUER: 30231G102 ISIN:
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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
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
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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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TELEVISION BROADCASTS LTD TVBCY.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 05/28/2008
ISSUER: Y85830100 ISIN: HK0511001957
SEDOL: B01Y6R9, 6881674, 5274190
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management Take No Action
AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITORS
FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007
2. DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007 Management Take No Action
3. ELECT MR. GORDON SIU KWING CHUE AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
4.1 RE-ELECT DR. CHOW YEI CHING AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
4.2 RE-ELECT MR. CHIEN LEE AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
4.3 RE-ELECT MR. KEVIN LO CHUNG PING AS A DIRECTOR Management Take No Action
5. APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE DIRECTOR S FEE Management Take No Action
6. RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS THE AUDITORS Management Take No Action
OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
S.7 AMEND ARTICLE 98, ARTICLE 107(H)(I), ARTICLE Management Take No Action
109, ARTICLE 114 OF ASSOCIATION AS SPECIFIED
8. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, IN SUBSTITUTION Management Take No Action
OF ALL PREVIOUS AUTHORITIES, DURING OR AFTER
THE RELEVANT PERIOD, TO ALLOT, ISSUE AND DEAL
WITH UNISSUED SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
AND TO MAKE OR GRANT OFFERS, AGREEMENTS, OPTIONS
AND OTHER RIGHTS, OR ISSUE SECURITIES, WHICH
MIGHT REQUIRE THE EXERCISE OF SUCH POWERS, THE
AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARE CAPITAL ALLOTTED
OR AGREED CONDITIONALLY OR UNCONDITIONALLY TO
BE ALLOTTED OR ISSUED WHETHER PURSUANT TO AN
OPTION OR OTHERWISE BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY,
OTHERWISE THAN PURSUANT TO I) A RIGHTS ISSUE;
OR II) ANY SCRIP DIVIDEND OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT
PROVIDING FOR ALLOTMENT OF SHARES IN LIEU OF
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THE WHOLE OR PART OF A DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY
SHARES IN THE COMPANY SUCH ORDINARY SHARES BEING
DEFINED IN THIS AND THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION
7, SHARES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY, SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE AGGREGATE OF: I) 10% OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN
ISSUE AT THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AND II) IF THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY ARE SO
AUTHORIZED BY A SEPARATE ORDINARY RESOLUTION
OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY THE NOMINAL
AMOUNT OF ANY SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY REPURCHASED
BY THE COMPANY SUBSEQUENT TO THE PASSING OF THIS
RESOLUTION UP TO A MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT TO 10%
OF THE AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE SHARE
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY IN ISSUE AT THE DATE OF
PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORITY EXPIRES
THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE NEXT AGM
OF THE COMPANY OR THE EXPIRY OF THE PERIOD WITHIN
WHICH THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY IS REQUIRED
BY THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE COMPANY
OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW TO BE HELD
9. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, DURING Management Take No Action
THE RELEVANT PERIOD OF ALL POWERS OF THE COMPANY
TO PURCHASE SHARES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG
KONG LIMITED OR ANY OTHER STOCK EXCHANGE ON WHICH
THE SHARES MAY BE LISTED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE
SECURITIES AND FUTURES COMMISSION AND THE STOCK
EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED; THE AGGREGATE
NOMINAL AMOUNT OF SHARES WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED
BY THE COMPANY SHALL NOT EXCEED 10% OF THE AGGREGATE
NOMINAL AMOUNT OF THE ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF
THE COMPANY AT THE DATE OF PASSING OF THIS RESOLUTION;
AUTHORITY EXPIRES THE EARLIER OF THE CONCLUSION
OF THE NEXT AGM OF THE COMPANY OR THE EXPIRY
OF THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE NEXT AGM OF THE
COMPANY IS REQUIRED BY THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
OF THE COMPANY OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE LAW TO
BE HELD
10. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY, TO EXERCISE Management Take No Action
THE POWERS OF THE COMPANYREFERRED TO RESOLUTION
8 IN RESPECT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY
AS SPECIFIED
11. APPROVE TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF 30 DAYS DURING Management Take No Action
WHICH THE COMPANY S REGISTER OF MEMBERS MAY BE
CLOSED UNDER SECTION 99(1) OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE
DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2008 TO 60 DAYS PURSUANT
TO SECTION 99(2) OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE
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ISSUER: 00763M108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES V. MAZZO Management For For
ROBERT J. PALMISANO Management For For
JAMES O. ROLLANS Management For For
02 TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 TO RE-APPROVE THE ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC. Management For For
2002 BONUS PLAN
04 TO APPROVE THE 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO ALLOW Management For For
BROADER UTILIZATION
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ISSUER: 043136100 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MICHAEL A. BAKER Management For For
BARBARA D. BOYAN, PH.D. Management For For
DAVID F. FITZGERALD Management For For
JAMES G. FOSTER Management For For
TERRENCE E. GEREMSKI Management For For
TORD B. LENDAU Management For For
PETER L. WILSON Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY S 2003 Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN TO,
AMONG OTHER MODIFICATIONS, INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER BY 1,200,000.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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ISSUER: D18190898 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 RESOLUTION 2. Management For For
03 RESOLUTION 3. Management For For
04 RESOLUTION 4. Management For For
05 RESOLUTION 5. Management For For
06 RESOLUTION 6. Management For For
07 RESOLUTION 7. Management For For
08 RESOLUTION 8. Management For For
9A ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: CLEMENS BORSIG Management For For
9B ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: KARL-GERHARD Management For For
EICK
9C ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: HENNING KAGERMANN Management For For
9D ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: SUZANNE LABARGE Management For For
9E ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: TILMAN TODENHOFER Management For For
9F ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: WERNER WENNING Management For For
9G ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: PETER JOB Management For For
9H -NOTE- NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR RE-ELECTION Management For For
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9I ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: MAURICE LEVY Management For For
10 RESOLUTION 10. Management For For
11 RESOLUTION 11. Management For For
12 RESOLUTION 12. Management Against For
13 RESOLUTION 13. Management Against For
14 RESOLUTION 14. Management Against For
15 RESOLUTION 15. Management Against For
16 RESOLUTION 16. Management Against For
17 RESOLUTION 17. Management Against For
18 RESOLUTION 18. Management Against For
19 RESOLUTION 19. Management Against For
CB2 COUNTER MOTION B Management *Management Position Unknown
CC3 COUNTER MOTION C Management *Management Position Unknown
9J ELECTION TO THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: JOHANNES TEYSSEN Management For For
CA1 COUNTER MOTION A Management *Management Position Unknown
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ISSUER: 34958B106 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD N. HAASS Management For For
RANDAL A. NARDONE Management For For
HOWARD RUBIN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Management For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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ISSUER: 577081102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. DOLAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. ECKERT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TULLY M. FRIEDMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOMINIC NG Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VASANT M. PRABHU Management For For
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1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ANDREA L. RICH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SARGENT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEAN A. SCARBOROUGH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER A. SINCLAIR Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. CRAIG SULLIVAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY BRITTAIN WHITE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS MATTEL S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CERTAIN REPORTS Shareholder Against For
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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ISSUER: 073902108 ISIN:
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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 16, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN
THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC. AND JPMORGAN
CHASE & CO., AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT NO. 1 DATED
AS OF MARCH 24, 2008 AND AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY
BE FURTHER AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES,
IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE
AND ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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ISSUER: 88732J108 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID C. CHANG Management For For
JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
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ISSUER: 013904305 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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O1 APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE Management For For
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
O2 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.
O3 RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR - APPROPRIATION. Management For For
O4 APPOINTMENT OF JEAN-PIERRE DESBOIS IN HIS CAPACITY Management For For
AS CENSEUR .
O5 APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK HAUPTMANN IN HIS CAPACITY Management For For
AS CENSEUR .
O6 APPROVAL OF RELATED PARTY AGREEMENTS ENTERED Management For For
INTO OR WHICH REMAIN IN FORCE.
O7 COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION OBLIGATIONS OF THE Management For For
COMPANY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE L. 225-42-1
OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE.
O8 AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO ALLOW THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE AND SELL ITS
OWN SHARES.
E9 AUTHORIZATION TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL BY CANCELLATION OF
THE TREASURY SHARES.
E10 AUTHORIZATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PROCEED Management For For
WITH BONUS ISSUES OF EXISTING COMPANY SHARES
OR OF SHARES TO BE ISSUED.
E14 POWERS. Management For For
E11 AUTHORIZATION TO BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO GRANT OPTIONS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR OR PURCHASE
SHARES OF THE COMPANY.
E12 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO DECIDE ON THE DISPOSAL OR TO INCREASE OF SHARE
CAPITAL.
E13 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S BYLAWS - REMOVAL Management For For
OF THE QUALIFIED MAJORITY RULE MENTIONED IN ARTICLE
17.
E15 AMENDMENTS OR NEWS RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED AT THE Management For For
MEETING. (IF YOU VOTE IF FAVOR OF RESOLUTION
YOU ARE GIVING DISCRETION TO THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE MEETING TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST ANY AMENDMENTS
OR NEW RESOLUTIONS THAT MAY BE PROPOSED. IF YOU
CAST YOUR VOTE AGAINST RESOLUTION YOU ARE ABSTAINING
FROM VOTING ON ANY AMENDMENTS OR NEW RESOLUTIONS
THAT MAY BE PROPOSED WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO A
VOTE AGAINST.
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
W.S. CATLOW Management For For
L.J. CIANCIA Management For For
T.G. CODY Management For For
P.K. COLLAWN Management For For
G.H. FRIELING, JR. Management For For
R.R. HEMMINGHAUS Management For For
M.A. HENNING Management For For
V.M. KHILNANI Management For For
R.A. PROFUSEK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Management For For
LLP AS CTS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDIT FIRM.
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ISSUER: 343498101 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
B.H. GRISWOLD, IV Management For For
JOSEPH L. LANIER, JR. Management For For
JACKIE M. WARD Management For For
C. MARTIN WOOD III Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY S RESTATED Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 500,000,000
SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FLOWERS FOODS, INC. FOR THE 2008 FISCAL
YEAR.
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ISSUER: 34354P105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JOHN R. FRIEDERY** Management For For
JOE E. HARLAN** Management For For
MICHAEL F. JOHNSTON** Management For For
KEVIN E. SHEEHAN** Management For For
GAYLA J. DELLY* Management For For
CHARLES M. RAMPACEK* Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO Management For For
SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2008
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ISSUER: 868168105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
LOUIS L. BORICK Management For For
STEVEN J. BORICK Management For For
FRANCISCO S. URANGA Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO CHANGE VOTING Shareholder Against For
STANDARD FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
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ISSUER: G95089101 ISIN:
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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 OF 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, 2008,
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET ERNST & YOUNG LLP S
REMUNERATION.
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ISSUER: 370442105 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
P.N. BARNEVIK Management For For
E.B. BOWLES Management For For
J.H. BRYAN Management For For
A.M. CODINA Management For For
E.B. DAVIS, JR. Management For For
G.M.C. FISHER Management For For
E.N. ISDELL Management For For
K. KATEN Management For For
K. KRESA Management For For
E.J. KULLMAN Management For For
P.A. LASKAWY Management For For
K.V. MARINELLO Management For For
E. PFEIFFER Management For For
G.R. WAGONER, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR YEAR Management For For
2008
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: HEALTH CARE REFORM PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shareholder Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: PERFORMANCE-BASED EQUITY Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
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ISSUER: 48207D101 ISIN:
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
ALAN M. MECKLER Management For For
CHRISTOPHER S. CARDELL Management For For
MICHAEL J. DAVIES Management For For
GILBERT F. BACH Management For For
WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
JOHN R. PATRICK Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE JUPITERMEDIA Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2008.
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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED MA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/03/2008
ISSUER: 57636Q104 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BERNARD S.Y. FUNG Management For For
MARC OLIVIE Management For For
MARK SCHWARTZ Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2008
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MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. MNST ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/03/2008
ISSUER: 611742107 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
SALVATORE IANNUZZI Management For For
ROBERT J. CHRENC Management For For
JOHN GAULDING Management For For
E.P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. Management For For
RONALD J. KRAMER Management For For
DAVID A. STEIN Management For For
TIMOTHY T. YATES Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. 2008 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF THE MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC. S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
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ISSUER: 25459L106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RALPH F. BOYD, JR. Management For For
JAMES M. CORNELIUS Management For For
GREGORY B. MAFFEI Management For For
JOHN C. MALONE Management For For
NANCY S. NEWCOMB Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION DVN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: 25179M103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
DAVID A. HAGER Management For For
JOHN A. HILL Management For For
MARY P. RICCIARDELLO Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2008
03 AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK
04 AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Management For For
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
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GRAY TELEVISION INC GTN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: 389375106 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD L. BOGER Management For For
RAY M. DEAVER Management For For
T.L. ELDER Management For For
HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III Management For For
ZELL B. MILLER Management For For
HOWELL W. NEWTON Management For For
HUGH E. NORTON Management For For
ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. Management For For
HARRIETT J. ROBINSON Management For For
J. MACK ROBINSON Management For For
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD L. BOGER Management For For
RAY M. DEAVER Management For For
T.L. ELDER Management For For
HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III Management For For
ZELL B. MILLER Management For For
HOWELL W. NEWTON Management For For
HUGH E. NORTON Management For For
ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. Management For For
HARRIETT J. ROBINSON Management For For
J. MACK ROBINSON Management For For
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED IR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: G4776G101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
A.C. BERZIN Management For For
G.D. FORSEE Management For For
P.C. GODSOE Management For For
H.L. HENKEL Management For For
C.J. HORNER Management For For
H.W. LICHTENBERGER 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
T.L. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYE-LAWS Management For For
OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION Management For For
OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE AUDITORS REMUNERATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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MET-PRO CORPORATION MPR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: 590876306 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED COMMON SHARES
FROM 18,000,000 TO 36,000,000
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MICHAEL J. MORRIS Management For For
C.N. PAPADAKIS, PH.D. Management For For
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGOLIS Management For For
& COMPANY P.C. AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE MET-PRO Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
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ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD. OEH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: G67743107 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. CAMPBELL Management For For
JAMES B. HURLOCK Management For For
PRUDENCE M. LEITH Management For For
J. ROBERT LOVEJOY Management For For
GEORG R. RAFAEL Management For For
JAMES B. SHERWOOD Management For For
PAUL M. WHITE Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY Management For For
S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR, AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO FIX THE AUDITOR S REMUNERATION.
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PRICELINE.COM INCORPORATED PCLN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: 741503403 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JEFFERY H. BOYD Management For For
RALPH M. BAHNA Management For For
HOWARD W. BARKER, JR. Management For For
JAN L. DOCTER Management For For
JEFFREY E. EPSTEIN Management For For
JAMES M. GUYETTE Management For For
NANCY B. PERETSMAN Management For For
CRAIG W. RYDIN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY S 1999 OMNIBUS Management Against Against
PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
CONCERNING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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TENARIS, S.A. TS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/04/2008
ISSUER: 88031M109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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08 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND APPROVAL Management For For
OF THEIR FEES.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CAUSE Management For *Management Position Unknown
DISTRIBUTION OF ALL SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS,
INCLUDING ITS SHAREHOLDER MEETING.
06 COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Management For *Management Position Unknown
05 ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Management For *Management Position Unknown
04 DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Management For *Management Position Unknown
03 ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND Management For For
PAYMENT.
02 APPROVAL OF COMPANY S ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AS AT DECEMBER Management For For
31, 2007.
01 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007,
2006 AND 2005.
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DISH NETWORK CORPORATION DISH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 25470M109 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES DEFRANCO Management For For
CANTEY ERGEN Management For For
CHARLES W. ERGEN Management For For
STEVEN R. GOODBARN Management For For
GARY S. HOWARD Management For For
DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ Management For For
TOM A. ORTOLF Management For For
CARL E. VOGEL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CORPORATION Shareholder Against For
S EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
04 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
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ECHOSTAR CORPORATION SATS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 278768106 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 T. DUGAN Management For For
CHARLES W. ERGEN Management For For
STEVEN R. GOODBARN Management For For
DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ Management For For
TOM A. ORTOLF Management For For
C. MICHAEL SCHROEDER Management For For
CARL E. VOGEL Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC. FCX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 35671D857 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
RICHARD C. ADKERSON Management For For
ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. Management For For
ROBERT A. DAY Management For For
GERALD J. FORD Management For For
H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. Management For For
J. BENNETT JOHNSTON Management For For
CHARLES C. KRULAK Management For For
BOBBY LEE LACKEY Management For For
JON C. MADONNA Management For For
DUSTAN E. MCCOY Management For For
GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD Management For For
JAMES R. MOFFETT Management For For
B.M. RANKIN, JR. Management For For
J. STAPLETON ROY Management For For
STEPHEN H. SIEGELE Management For For
J. TAYLOR WHARTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FREEPORT-MCMORAN Management For For
COPPER & GOLD INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO 1,800,000,000.
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. LVS ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 517834107 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 D. FORMAN Management For For
GEORGE P. KOO Management For For
IRWIN A. SIEGEL Management For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF Management For For
THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED PROVISIONS OF Management For For
THE LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. 2004 EQUITY AWARD PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE-BASED PROVISIONS OF Management For For
THE LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. EXECUTIVE CASH INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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TIME WARNER TELECOM INC. TWTC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 887319101 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GREGORY J. ATTORRI Management For For
SPENCER B. HAYS Management For For
LARISSA L. HERDA Management For For
KEVIN W. MOONEY Management For For
KIRBY G. PICKLE Management For For
ROSCOE C. YOUNG, II Management For For
02 APPROVE OUR AMENDED 2004 QUALIFIED STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL
600,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
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TRANE INC. TT SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 892893108 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For For
AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2007, AMONG INGERSOLL-RAND
COMPANY LIMITED, INDIAN MERGER SUB, INC. AND
TRANE INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
02 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE NAMED PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED Management For For
TO VOTE ON ANY PROCEDURAL MATTERS INCIDENT TO
THE CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, SUCH AS ADJOURNMENT
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, INCLUDING ANY ADJOURNMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED UNH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 91324P102 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 C. BALLARD, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARRETTA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN J. HEMSLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHELE J. HOOPER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS W. LEATHERDALE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN M. RENWICK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR PAYMENT OF Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITEDHEALTH Management For For
GROUP 1993 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR PERIOD
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING PERFORMANCE VESTING Shareholder Against For
SHARES
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VIACOM INC. VIAB ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/05/2008
ISSUER: 92553P102 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
GEORGE S. ABRAMS Management For For
PHILIPPE P. DAUMAN Management For For
THOMAS E. DOOLEY Management For For
ALAN C. GREENBERG Management For For
ROBERT K. KRAFT Management For For
BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Management For For
CHARLES E. PHILLIPS JR. Management For For
SHARI REDSTONE Management For For
SUMNER M. REDSTONE Management For For
FREDERIC V. SALERNO Management For For
WILLIAM SCHWARTZ Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR VIACOM
INC. FOR 2008.
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION FRE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2008
ISSUER: 313400301 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
BARBARA T. ALEXANDER Management For For
GEOFFREY T. BOISI Management For For
MICHELLE ENGLER Management For For
ROBERT R. GLAUBER Management For For
RICHARD KARL GOELTZ Management For For
THOMAS S. JOHNSON Management For For
JEROME P. KENNEY Management For For
WILLIAM M. LEWIS, JR. Management For For
NICOLAS P. RETSINAS Management For For
STEPHEN A. ROSS Management For For
RICHARD F. SYRON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN.
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LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION LINTA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2008
ISSUER: 53071M104 ISIN:
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Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 DIRECTOR Management For
MR. DAVID E. RAPLEY Management For For
MR. LARRY E. ROMRELL Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MR. DAVID E. RAPLEY Management For For
MR. LARRY E. ROMRELL Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
MR. DAVID E. RAPLEY Management For For
MR. LARRY E. ROMRELL Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. RDC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2008
ISSUER: 779382100 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.F. MCNEASE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORD MOYNIHAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.G. CROYLE Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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WAL-MART STORES, INC. WMT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/06/2008
ISSUER: 931142103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AIDA M. ALVAREZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES W. BREYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER C. CORBETT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS N. DAFT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. GLASS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY B. PENNER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN I. QUESTROM Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEE SCOTT, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNE M. SORENSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM C. WALTON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. ROBSON WALTON Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA S. WOLF Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS
04 AMEND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY Shareholder Against For
05 PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE Shareholder Against For
06 RECOUPMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
07 ESTABLISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
09 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
10 SOCIAL AND REPUTATION IMPACT REPORT Shareholder Against For
11 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING Shareholder Against For
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS PBR SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 06/09/2008
ISSUER: 71654V408 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 TO APPROVE THE DISPOSAL OF THE CONTROL OF THE Management For For
SUBSIDIARY OF PETROBRAS, DAPEAN PARTICIPACOES
S.A., BY MEANS OF THE MERGER INTO THIS COMPANY
OF FASCIATUS PARTICIPACOES S.A., A TRANSACTION
INSERTED IN THE SPHERE OF THE INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
ENTERED INTO AMONG PETROBRAS, PETROBRAS QUIMICA
S.A. - PETROQUISA AND UNIPAR-UNIAO DE INDUSTRIAS
PETROQUIMICAS S.A., FOR THE CREATION OF A PETROCHEMICAL
COMPANY, ACCORDING TO A MATERIAL FACT OF NOVEMBER
30, 2007.
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CATERPILLAR INC. CAT ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/11/2008
ISSUER: 149123101 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. FRANK BLOUNT Management For For
JOHN R. BRAZIL Management For For
EUGENE V. FIFE Management For For
GAIL D. FOSLER Management For For
PETER A. MAGOWAN Management For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY Shareholder Against For
VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL-FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shareholder Against For
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INDEPENDENT NEWS AND MEDIA PLC INNZF.PK AGM MEETING DATE: 06/11/2008
ISSUER: G4755S126 ISIN: IE0004614818
SEDOL: 6459639, B014WP9, 4699103, B01ZKS1, 0461481
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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3.vi RE-ELECT DR. I.E. KENNY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.vii RE-ELECT MR. B. MULRONEY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3viii RE-ELECT MR. A.C. O REILLY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.ix RE-ELECT MR. B.E. SOMERS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.x RE-ELECT MR. K. CLARKE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
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4. APPROVE TO FIX THE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS Management For For
5. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THERE REMUNERATION Management For For
OF THE AUDITORS
1. RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS REPORT AND FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE YE 31 DEC 2007 AND THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS REPORT THEREON
2. APPROVE TO DECLARE A FINAL DIVIDEND ON THE ORDINARY Management For For
SHARES
3.i RE-ELECT MR. P.M. COSGROVE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.ii RE-ELECT MR. J.C. DAVY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.iii RE-ELECT MR. MN. HAYES AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.iv RE-ELECT MR. LP. HEALY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
3.v RE-ELECT MR. B.M.A. HOPKINS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. IMA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/12/2008
ISSUER: 46126P106 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
JOHN F. LEVY Management For For
JERRY MCALEER, PH.D. Management For For
JOHN A. QUELCH Management For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, Management For For
INC. S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION,
AS AMENDED, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK BY 50,000,000, FROM 100,000,000
TO 150,000,000.
03 APPROVE AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF Management For For
COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE
INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 EMPLOYEE
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 500,000, FROM 500,000
TO 1,000,000.
04 APPROVE OUR ABILITY TO ISSUE AS MANY SHARES OF Management For For
COMMON STOCK AS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ALLOW FOR
THE FULL CONVERSION OF OUR PROPOSED SERIES B
CONVERTIBLE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK ( SERIES
B PREFERRED STOCK ) AND FULL PAYMENT OF THE DIVIDENDS
ON THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK, ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK.
05 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC. LBTYA ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/12/2008
ISSUER: 530555101 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 T. FRIES Management For For
PAUL A. GOULD Management For For
JOHN C. MALONE Management For For
LARRY E. ROMRELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY SSP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/13/2008
ISSUER: 811054204 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
WILLIAM R. BURLEIGH Management For For
DAVID A. GALLOWAY Management For For
DAVID M. MOFFETT Management For For
JARL MOHN Management For For
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COLDWATER CREEK INC. CWTR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/14/2008
ISSUER: 193068103 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
CURT HECKER Management For For
MICHAEL J. POTTER Management For For
GEORGIA SHONK-SIMMONS Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2009
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FRP ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/18/2008
ISSUER: 305560104 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
CLAUDE C. LILLY Management For For
ROBERT S. LILIEN Management For For
THOMAS F. GILBANE, JR. Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Management Against Against
2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Management For For
2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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BIOGEN IDEC INC. BIIB
CONTESTED ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/19/2008
ISSUER: 09062X103 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
DR. A. J. DENNER Management For *Management Position Unknown
DR. ANNE B. YOUNG Management For *Management Position Unknown
PROF. R. C. MULLIGAN Management For *Management Position Unknown
MGT NOM- PHILLIP SHARP Management For *Management Position Unknown
02 APPROVAL OF THE BYLAW AMENDMENTS. Management Against *Management Position Unknown
03 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For *Management Position Unknown
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 APPROVAL OF 2008 OMNIBUS EQUITY PLAN. Management Against *Management Position Unknown
05 APROVAL OF 2008 PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT Management For *Management Position Unknown
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED CHDN ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/19/2008
ISSUER: 171484108 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
ROBERT L. FEALY Management For For
DANIEL P. HARRINGTON Management For For
CARL F. POLLARD Management For For
DARRELL R. WELLS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS AND MAXIMUM AWARDS PAYABLE AS ESTABLISHED
BY THE SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PAYMENT
OF COMPENSATION TO ROBERT L. EVANS, WILLIAM C.
CARSTANJEN, WILLIAM E. MUDD, VERNON D. NIVEN
III AND STEVEN P. SEXTON UNDER THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (1997).
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EBAY INC. EBAY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/19/2008
ISSUER: 278642103 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: FRED D. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR OUR FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V. OFIX ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/19/2008
ISSUER: N6748L102 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
JAMES F. GERO Management For For
PETER J. HEWETT Management For For
JERRY C. BENJAMIN Management For For
CHARLES W. FEDERICO Management For For
GUY J. JORDAN Management For For
THOMAS J. KESTER Management For For
ALAN W. MILINAZZO Management For For
MARIA SAINZ Management For For
WALTER P. VON WARTBURG Management For For
KENNETH R. WEISSHAAR Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED Management Against Against
AND RESTATED 2004 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management For For
OF SECTION 8.3 OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME Management For For
STATEMENT AT AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2007.
06 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR ORTHOFIX AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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CLEARWIRE CORP CLWR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/20/2008
ISSUER: 185385309 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
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.
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SONY CORPORATION SNE ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/20/2008
ISSUER: 835699307 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
01 DIRECTOR Management For
HOWARD STRINGER Management For For
RYOJI CHUBACHI Management For For
KATSUMI IHARA Management For For
YOTARO KOBAYASHI Management For For
SAKIE T. FUKUSHIMA Management For For
YOSHIHIKO MIYAUCHI Management For For
YOSHIAKI YAMAUCHI Management For For
PETER BONFIELD Management For For
FUEO SUMITA Management For For
FUJIO CHO Management For For
RYUJI YASUDA Management For For
YUKAKO UCHINAGA Management For For
MITSUAKI YAHAGI Management For For
TSUN-YAN HSIEH Management For For
ROLAND A. HERNANDEZ Management For For
02 TO ISSUE STOCK ACQUISITION RIGHTS FOR THE PURPOSE Management For For
OF GRANTING STOCK OPTIONS.
03 TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH RESPECT Shareholder Against For
TO DISCLOSURE TO SHAREHOLDERS REGARDING REMUNERATION
PAID TO EACH DIRECTOR
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COCA-COLA HBC S.A. CCH ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/23/2008
ISSUER: 1912EP104 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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01 SUBMISSION OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT BY THE BOARD Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF DIRECTORS AND OF THE AUDIT CERTIFICATE.
02 SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY S ANNUAL Management For *Management Position Unknown
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WHICH
ENDED ON 31.12.2007.
03 RELEASE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For *Management Position Unknown
AND OF THE AUDITORS FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR THEIR
ACTIVITY.
04 APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION OF THE MEMBERS. Management For *Management Position Unknown
05 ELECTION OF STATUTORY AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL Management For *Management Position Unknown
YEAR 2008.
06 APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS (DIVIDEND) Management For *Management Position Unknown
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007.
07 ELECTION OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UPON EXPIRY Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF THE BOARD S TERM.
08 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 1 PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE ARTICLES Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE COMPANY S DISTINCTIVE
TITLE.
09 CONVERSION OF THE COMPANY S SHARES TO REGISTERED Management For *Management Position Unknown
SHARES.
10 AMENDMENT OF PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF BOND S IN ARTICLES 11, 15 AND 19 OF THE ARTICLES
OF ASSOCIATION.
11 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 20, PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE ARTICLES Management For *Management Position Unknown
OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE SPECIAL MAJORITY
OF GENERAL MEETING.
12 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN ORDER Management For *Management Position Unknown
TO ADJUST TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW 3604/2007.
13 AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF STOCK OPTION PLAN IN ACCORDING Management For *Management Position Unknown
WITH ARTICLE 13, PARAGRAPH 13 OF CODIFIED LAW
2190/1920.
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KATY INDUSTRIES, INC. KATY ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 486026107 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 M. BARATTA Management For For
DANIEL B. CARROLL Management For For
WALLACE E. CARROLL, JR. Management For For
DAVID J. FELDMAN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF UHY LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KATY.
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KYOCERA CORPORATION KYO ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 501556203 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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VOTE GROUP: GLOBAL
Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
3C ELECTION OF KAZUO YOSHIDA AS A CORPORATE AUDITOR. Management For For
(PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF
MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
3B ELECTION OF KOKICHI ISHIBITSU AS A CORPORATE Management For For
AUDITOR. (PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 OF THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
3A ELECTION OF OSAMU NISHIEDA AS A CORPORATE AUDITOR. Management For For
(PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF
MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
2B ELECTION OF TATSUMI MAEDA AS A DIRECTOR. (PLEASE Management For For
SEE PAGE 4 OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
2A ELECTION OF TETSUO KUBA AS A DIRECTOR. (PLEASE Management For For
SEE PAGE 4 OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
01 APPROVAL OF THE DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS. (PLEASE Management For For
SEE PAGE 3 OF THE COMPANY S NOTICE OF MEETING
ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
05 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE TO Management For For
RETIRED DIRECTOR AND RETIRING DIRECTOR AND CORPORATE
AUDITOR. (PLEASE SEE PAGE 7 OF THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
04 APPROVAL OF BONUSES TO DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE Management For For
AUDITORS. (PLEASE SEE PAGE 7 OF THE COMPANY S
NOTICE OF MEETING ENCLOSED HEREWITH).
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MATERIAL SCIENCES CORPORATION MSC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 576674105 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
AVRUM GRAY Management For For
FRANK L. HOHMANN III Management For For
SAMUEL LICAVOLI Management For For
PATRICK J. MCDONNELL Management For For
DR. RONALD A. MITSCH Management For For
CLIFFORD D. NASTAS Management For For
JOHN P. REILLY Management For For
DOMINICK J. SCHIANO Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
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SUPERVALU INC. SVU ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 868536103 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. GARY AMES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP L. FRANCIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWIN C. GAGE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARNETT L. KEITH, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARISSA T. PETERSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT
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THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC. GAP SPECIAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 390064103 ISIN:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
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05 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING, Management For For
IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY Management Against Against
S 2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL Management For For
1,577,569 SHARES OF THE COMPANY S COMMON STOCK
PURSUANT TO THE SHARE LENDING AGREEMENTS DESCRIBED
IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF THE COMPANY Management For For
S COMMON STOCK PURSUANT TO A NET SHARE SETTLEMENT
OF THE WARRANTS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT.
01 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY Management For For
S CHARTER IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT AS APPENDIX A AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN BY REFERENCE TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WHICH THE COMPANY HAS
AUTHORITY TO ISSUE FROM 80,000,000 SHARES TO
160,000,000 SHARES.
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THE KROGER CO. KR ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/26/2008
ISSUER: 501044101 ISIN:
SEDOL:
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Proposal Proposal Vote For or Against
Number Proposal Type Cast Management
- --------- ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------- --------------------------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. BEYER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. DILLON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN J. KROPF Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. LAMACCHIA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. LEWIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON W. MCGEORGE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. RODNEY MCMULLEN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JORGE P. MONTOYA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLYDE R. MOORE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. PHILLIPS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN R. ROGEL Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. RUNDE Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SARGENT Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND CASH Management Against Against
BONUS PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AS AUDITORS. Management For For
04 APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
TO RECOMMEND PREPARATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT.
05 APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
TO RECOMMEND PURCHASING PREFERENCE FOR SUPPLIERS
USING CONTROLLED-ATMOSPHERE KILLING OF CHICKENS.
06 APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
TO RECOMMEND PHASE OUT OF SALE OF EGGS FROM HENS
CONFINED IN BATTERY CAGES.
07 APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
TO RECOMMEND PREPARATION OF PRODUCT TOXICITY REPORT.
08 APPROVE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED COMPENSATION
PRINCIPLES FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
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JAMES RIVER COAL COMPANY JRCC ANNUAL MEETING DATE: 06/27/2008
ISSUER: 470355207 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
RONALD J. FLORJANCIC* Management For For
ALAN F. CROWN** Management For For
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 Asset Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date 08/25/08
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.