UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-09377
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 800-422-3554
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
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than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (Sections 239.24
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 1
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INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
NEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 65248E203 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NWS MEETING DATE 17-Oct-2008
ISIN US65248E2037 AGENDA 932946568 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1AA ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER CHERNIN Management For For
1AB ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR RODERICK I. EDDINGTON Management For For
1AC ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK HURD Management For For
1AD ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW S.B. KNIGHT Management For For
1AE ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. MURDOCH Management For For
1BA ELECTION OF K. RUPERT MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BB ELECTION OF JOSE MARIA AZNAR AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BC ELECTION OF NATALIE BANCROFT AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BD ELECTION OF PETER L. BARNES AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BE ELECTION OF KENNETH E. COWLEY AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BF ELECTION OF DAVID F. DEVOE AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BG ELECTION OF VIET DINH AS A DIRECTOR IF PROPOSAL 3 IS Management For For
APPROVED
1BH ELECTION OF LACHLAN K. MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BI ELECTION OF THOMAS J. PERKINS AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BJ ELECTION OF ARTHUR M. SISKIND AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
1BK ELECTION OF JOHN L. THORNTON AS A DIRECTOR IF Management For For
PROPOSAL 3 IS APPROVED
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
03 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS BEGINNING AT THE COMPANY'S
2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
CLEARWIRE CORP
SECURITY 185385309 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CLWR MEETING DATE 20-Nov-2008
ISIN US1853853091 AGENDA 932967613 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE Management For For
TRANSACTION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (THE
"TRANSACTION AGREEMENT"), DATED AS OF MAY 7, 2008,
BY AND AMONG CLEARWIRE CORPORATION, SPRINT
NEXTEL CORPORATION, COMCAST CORPORATION, TIME
WARNER CABLE INC., BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS, LLC,
GOOGLE INC. AND INTEL CORPORATION, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION OF NEW CLEARWIRE CORPORATION
(WHICH IS CONDITIONED ON THE COMPLETION OF THE
MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE TRANSACTION
AGREEMENT).
03 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE NEW Management Against Against
CLEARWIRE CORPORATION 2008 STOCK COMPENSATION
PLAN.
04 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSALS ABOVE.
05 UNLESS YOU CHECK THE YES BOX BELOW, TO THE Management For
EXTENT THAT YOU HAVE NOT VOTED ON A MATTER IN
PERSON OR BY PROXY, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED
TO VOTE IN THEIR DISCRETION UPON ANY MATTER AS MAY
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE SPECIAL MEETING AND
ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING. MARK "FOR" = YES OR "AGAINST" = NO.
BARR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
SECURITY 068306109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BRL MEETING DATE 21-Nov-2008
ISIN US0683061099 AGENDA 932965924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ADOPTION OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JULY 18, 2008 BY AND AMONG BARR
PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL
INDUSTRIES LTD. AND BORON ACQUISITION CORP., AS IT
MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER REFERRED TO IN
PROPOSAL 1.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 2
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
SECURITY 060505104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BAC MEETING DATE 05-Dec-2008
ISIN US0605051046 AGENDA 932970343 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF Management For For
BANK OF AMERICA COMMON STOCK AS CONTEMPLATED
BY THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN MERRILL LYNCH &
CO., INC. AND BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, AS SUCH
AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 Management Against Against
KEY ASSOCIATE STOCK PLAN, AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED.
03 A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BANK OF Management For For
AMERICA AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF BANK OF AMERICA COMMON
STOCK FROM 7.5 BILLION TO 10 BILLION.
04 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO
SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN THE EVENT THAT THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO APPROVE THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS.
MERRILL LYNCH & CO., INC.
SECURITY 590188108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MER MEETING DATE 05-Dec-2008
ISIN US5901881087 AGENDA 932971434 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED Management For For
AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN MERRILL
LYNCH & CO., INC. AND BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
02 APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF MERRILL LYNCH &
CO., INC.
03 APPROVE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN THE EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE
FOREGOING PROPOSALS
MONSANTO COMPANY
SECURITY 61166W101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MON MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN US61166W1018 AGENDA 932980534 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANICE L. FIELDS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH GRANT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. STEVEN MCMILLAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 16-Jan-2009
ISIN US8873171057 AGENDA 932979670 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO (A) AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO Management For For
EFFECT PRIOR TO 12/31/09, A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF
THE OUTSTANDING AND TREASURY COMMON STOCK OF
TIME WARNER, AT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT RATIO OF
EITHER 1-FOR-2 OR 1-FOR-3, AND (B) APPROVE
AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE
OF INCORPORATION IN THE RELEVANT FORM ATTACHED
TO THE PROXY STATEMENT TO EFFECT THE REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT AND TO REDUCE PROPORTIONATELY THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES THAT TIME WARNER IS
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE, SUBJECT TO THE BOARD'S
AUTHORITY TO ABANDON SUCH AMENDMENT.
ENERGIZER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 29266R108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ENR MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US29266R1086 AGENDA 932983326 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BILL G. ARMSTRONG For For
2 J. PATRICK MULCAHY For For
3 PAMELA M. NICHOLSON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN AND Management Abstain Against
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 3
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WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY G95089101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WFT MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN BMG950891017 AGENDA 932993389 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX B.
02 APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO Management For For
A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING
TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT.
APPLE INC.
SECURITY 037833100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AAPL MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US0378331005 AGENDA 932989760 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL For For
2 MILLARD S. DREXLER For For
3 ALBERT A. GORE, JR. For For
4 STEVEN P. JOBS For For
5 ANDREA JUNG For For
6 A.D. LEVINSON, PH.D. For For
7 ERIC E. SCHMIDT, PH.D. For For
8 JEROME B. YORK For For
02 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORT, IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY Shareholder Against For
REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON COMPENSATION, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
SECURITY 038222105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMAT MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN US0382221051 AGENDA 932994545 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AART J. DE GEUS For For
2 STEPHEN R. FORREST For For
3 PHILIP V. GERDINE For For
4 THOMAS J. IANNOTTI For For
5 ALEXANDER A. KARSNER For For
6 CHARLES Y.S. LIU For For
7 GERHARD H. PARKER For For
8 DENNIS D. POWELL For For
9 WILLEM P. ROELANDTS For For
10 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
11 MICHAEL R. SPLINTER For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION THAT ELIMINATE SUPERMAJORITY
VOTING PROVISIONS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED Management For For
MATERIALS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 00724F101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADBE MEETING DATE 01-Apr-2009
ISIN US00724F1012 AGENDA 933000212 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. BURGESS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: CAROL MILLS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: DANIEL ROSENSWEIG Management For For
1D ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: ROBERT SEDGEWICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR: JOHN E. WARNOCK Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE ADOBE SYSTEMS Management Against Against
INCORPORATED 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING ON
NOVEMBER 27, 2009.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 4
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BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
SECURITY 064058100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BK MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US0640581007 AGENDA 933014805 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RUTH E. BRUCH For For
2 NICHOLAS M. DONOFRIO For For
3 GERALD L. HASSELL For For
4 EDMUND F. KELLY For For
5 ROBERT P. KELLY For For
6 RICHARD J. KOGAN For For
7 MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI For For
8 JOHN A. LUKE, JR. For For
9 ROBERT MEHRABIAN For For
10 MARK A. NORDENBERG For For
11 CATHERINE A. REIN For For
12 WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON For For
13 SAMUEL C. SCOTT III For For
14 JOHN P. SURMA For For
15 WESLEY W. VON SCHACK For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Management For For
RESOLUTION RELATING TO 2008 EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO Shareholder Against For
CUMULATIVE VOTING.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A 75% Shareholder Against For
RETENTION POLICY FOR SHARES ACQUIRED THROUGH
COMPENSATION PLANS.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 882508104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXN MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US8825081040 AGENDA 933004246 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. ADAMS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. BOREN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.A. CARP Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.S. COX Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. GOODE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. MACMILLAN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.H. PATSLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. SANDERS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SIMMONS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.K. TEMPLETON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.T. WHITMAN Management For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Management Against Against
2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Management Against Against
2009 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
SECURITY 254709108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DFS MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US2547091080 AGENDA 933004373 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY S. ARONIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY K. BUSH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY C. CASE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. DEVLIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA A. GLASSMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. LENNY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS G. MAHERAS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M. MOSKOW Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. NELMS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. FOLLIN SMITH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH Management For For
02 APPROVE THE DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2007 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 5
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CITIGROUP INC.
SECURITY 172967101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL C MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US1729671016 AGENDA 933017495 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: JOHN M. DEUTCH Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM S. PANDIT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. RICCIARDI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANTOMERO Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
CITI'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE CITIGROUP 2009 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CITI'S 2008 EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
PREDATORY CREDIT CARD PRACTICES.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT TWO Shareholder Against For
CANDIDATES BE NOMINATED FOR EACH BOARD POSITION.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
THE CARBON PRINCIPLES.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
OFFICERS RETAIN 75% OF THE SHARES ACQUIRED
THROUGH COMPENSATION PLANS FOR TWO YEARS
FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADDITIONAL Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE REGARDING CITI'S COMPENSATION
CONSULTANTS.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDERS HOLDING 10% OR ABOVE HAVE THE
RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
13 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 369604103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GE MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US3696041033 AGENDA 933003713 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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A1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH, JR. Management For For
A2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. CASTELL Management For For
A3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN M. FUDGE Management For For
A4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN HOCKFIELD Management For For
A5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY R. IMMELT Management For For
A6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREA JUNG Management For For
A7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN G. (A.G.) LAFLEY Management For For
A8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Management For For
A9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH S. LARSEN Management For For
A10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
A11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
A12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
A13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
A14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. SWIERINGA Management For For
A15 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. WARNER III Management For For
B RATIFICATION OF KPMG Management For For
C1 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
C2 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
C3 INDEPENDENT STUDY REGARDING BREAKING UP GE Shareholder Against For
C4 DIVIDEND POLICY Shareholder Against For
C5 SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON GOLDEN PARACHUTES Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 6
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CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 14040H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COF MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US14040H1059 AGENDA 933008371 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. FAIRBANK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.R. CAMPBELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADFORD H. WARNER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STANLEY WESTREICH Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR
2009.
03 APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF CAPITAL ONE'S SECOND Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF CAPITAL ONE'S NAMED Management For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
SECURITY 478160104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNJ MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US4781601046 AGENDA 933008523 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY SUE COLEMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES G. CULLEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD G. LANGBO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEO F. MULLIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. PEREZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID SATCHER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES Shareholder Against For
AND DISCLOSURE
AT&T INC.
SECURITY 00206R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL T MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US00206R1023 AGENDA 933004195 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
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: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY S. METZ Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 AMENDMENT TO INCREASE AUTHORIZED SHARES. Management For For
04 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
06 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
07 BYLAW REQUIRING INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. Shareholder Against For
08 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
09 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 7
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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 438516106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HON MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US4385161066 AGENDA 933006276 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
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: GEORGE PAZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES 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 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM Shareholder Against For
05 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
06 TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENTS Shareholder Against For
07 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
SECURITY 025816109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AXP MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US0258161092 AGENDA 933007595 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.F. AKERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: U.M. BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. CHERNIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LESCHLY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.C. LEVIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MCGINN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.D. MILLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.S REINEMUND Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. WALTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING FOR DIRECTORS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE CALLING OF Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
THE BOEING COMPANY
SECURITY 097023105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BA MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US0970231058 AGENDA 933012356 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE BOEING COMPANY 2003 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
04 ADOPT CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
05 REQUIRE ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION.
06 ADOPT HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES. Shareholder Against For
07 PREPARE A REPORT ON FOREIGN MILITARY SALES. Shareholder Against For
08 REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR. Shareholder Against For
09 REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE Shareholder Against For
SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS.
10 REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 8
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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
SECURITY 949746101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US9497461015 AGENDA 933008422 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. BAKER II Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD H. DEAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD M. JAMES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. RICE Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. STEEL Management For For
1R ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Management For For
1S ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY Management For For
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVES.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against Against
COMPANY'S LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BY-LAWS Shareholder Against For
AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
SECURITY 459200101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBM MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4592001014 AGENDA 933008725 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J.P. BELDA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. BLACK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. BRODY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.I. CHENAULT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.L. ESKEW Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.A. JACKSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. NISHIMURO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. OWENS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.J. PALMISANO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.E. SPERO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. TAUREL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ZAMBRANO Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE Management For For
TERMS FOR CERTAIN EXECUTIVES PURSUANT TO SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION AND PENSION INCOME
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
SECURITY 263534109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DD MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2635341090 AGENDA 933012875 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL W. BODMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. BROWN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERTRAND P. COLLOMB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CURTIS J. CRAWFORD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER M. CUTLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. DILLON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELEUTHERE I. DU PONT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARILLYN A. HEWSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN J. KULLMAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
02 ON RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ON SHAREHOLDER SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 9
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
SECURITY 651639106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEM MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US6516391066 AGENDA 933013586 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G.A. BARTON For For
2 V.A. CALARCO For For
3 J.A. CARRABBA For For
4 N. DOYLE For For
5 V.M. HAGEN For For
6 M.S. HAMSON For For
7 R.J. MILLER For For
8 R.T. O'BRIEN For For
9 J.B. PRESCOTT For For
10 D.C. ROTH For For
11 J.V. TARANIK For For
12 S. THOMPSON For For
02 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NEWMONT'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SPECIAL MEETINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF INTRODUCED AT
THE MEETING.
04 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO Shareholder Against For
APPROVE MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS IN A NON-CONTESTED ELECTION, AS SET
FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT, IF
INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
SECURITY 060505104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAC MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0605051046 AGENDA 933016051 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
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: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. COLLINS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. COUNTRYMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOMMY R. FRANKS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH D. LEWIS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. MASSEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA E. MITCHELL Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. PRUEHER Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. TEMPLE SLOAN, JR. Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. TILLMAN Management For For
1R ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE M. WARD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
03 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING Management For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF Shareholder Against For
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXEC Shareholder Against For
COMP
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT BOARD Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PREDATORY CREDIT CARD Shareholder Against For
LENDING PRACTICES
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - LIMITS ON EXEC COMP Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 10
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ABB LTD
SECURITY 000375204 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABB MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0003752047 AGENDA 933058059 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
2A APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR 2008.
2B CONSULATIVE VOTE ON THE 2008 REMUNERATION Management For For
REPORT.
03 DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE Management For For
PERSONS ENTRUSTED WITH MANAGEMENT.
04 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND RELEASE Management For For
OF LEGAL RESERVES.
05 RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. Management For For
06 CAPITAL REDUCTION THROUGH NOMINAL VALUE Management For For
REPAYMENT.
07 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Management For For
RELATED TO THE CAPITAL REDUCTION.
8A ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: HUBERTUS VON Management For For
GRUNBERG, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8B ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: ROGER Management For For
AGNELLI, BRAZILIAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8C ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS R. Management For For
HUGHES, AMERICAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8D ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: HANS ULRICH Management For For
MARKI, SWISS, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8E ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHEL DE Management For For
ROSEN, FRENCH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8F ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL Management For For
TRESCHOW, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8G ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: BERND W. Management For For
VOSS, GERMAN, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
8H ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR: JACOB Management For For
WALLENBERG, SWEDISH, RE-ELECT AS DIRECTOR.
09 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS. Management For For
EMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 268648102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EMC MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US2686481027 AGENDA 933017748 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDOLPH L. COWEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRONIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL DEEGAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. EGAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. PAUL FITZGERALD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND F. KELLY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WINDLE B. PRIEM Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL SAGAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID N. STROHM Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH M. TUCCI Management For For
02 TO RATIFY SELECTION BY AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EMC'S EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE SHARES AVAILABLE
BY 30 MILLION.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO EMC'S BYLAWS TO Management For For
REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES REQUIRED FOR
SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING.
05 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
SECURITY 369550108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GD MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US3695501086 AGENDA 933023222 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.D. CHABRAJA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. CROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.P. FRICKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. JOHNSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.A. JOULWAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.G. KAMINSKI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. KEANE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LUCAS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.L. LYLES Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.C. REYES Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WALMSLEY Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF GENERAL DYNAMICS 2009 EQUITY Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF 2009 GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM Management Against Against
SHARE SAVE PLAN
04 SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO WEAPONS IN Shareholder Against For
SPACE
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 11
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
SECURITY 92343V104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VZ MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US92343V1044 AGENDA 933018017 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
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 ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
06 PROHIBIT GRANTING STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ABILITY TO CALL SPECIAL MEETING Shareholder Against For
08 SEPARATE OFFICES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO Shareholder Against For
09 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
10 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF BENEFITS PAID AFTER Shareholder Against For
DEATH
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL LTD
SECURITY H27013103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFT MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN CH0038838394 AGENDA 933056182 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD J. DUROC-DANNER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. BUTTERS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS F. BRADY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. MACAULAY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT B. MILLARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF 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
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND RATIFICATION OF THE
ELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG AG, ZURICH AS STATUTORY
AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
SECURITY 460146103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IP MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US4601461035 AGENDA 933045189 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN V. FARACI* For For
2 STACEY J. MOBLEY** For For
3 WILLIAM G. WALTER* For For
4 J. STEVEN WHISLER* For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE I AND ARTICLE II Management For For
OF THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS REGARDING SPECIAL
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS.
04 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2009 INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SUSTAINABLE Shareholder Against For
FORESTRY.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 12
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CONOCOPHILLIPS
SECURITY 20825C104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COP MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US20825C1045 AGENDA 933026317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN C. TURNER Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 OMNIBUS STOCK AND Management For For
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES. Shareholder Against For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
07 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION. Shareholder Against For
08 OIL SANDS DRILLING. Shareholder Against For
09 DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. Shareholder Against For
CME GROUP
SECURITY 12572Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CME MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US12572Q1058 AGENDA 933026999 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS H. CHOOKASZIAN For For
2 ROBERT F. CORVINO For For
3 LARRY G. GERDES For For
4 DANIEL R. GLICKMAN For For
5 JAMES E. OLIFF For For
6 JOHN L. PIETRZAK For For
7 ALEX J. POLLOCK For For
8 WILLIAM R. SHEPARD For For
02 TO APPROVE THE CME GROUP INC. AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE CME GROUP INC. AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2005 DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE CME GROUP INC. AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED INCENTIVE PLAN FOR HIGHLY COMPENSATED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, INC.
SECURITY 637071101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOV MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US6370711011 AGENDA 933034100 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MERRILL A. MILLER, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREG L. ARMSTRONG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. HARRISON Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
3 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO Management For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 806605101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SGP MEETING DATE 18-May-2009
ISIN US8066051017 AGENDA 933071920 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS J. COLLIGAN For For
2 FRED HASSAN For For
3 C. ROBERT KIDDER For For
4 EUGENE R. MCGRATH For For
5 ANTONIO M. PEREZ For For
6 PATRICIA F. RUSSO For For
7 JACK L. STAHL For For
8 CRAIG B. THOMPSON, M.D. For For
9 KATHRYN C. TURNER For For
10 ROBERT F.W. VAN OORDT For For
11 ARTHUR F. WEINBACH For For
02 RATIFY THE DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE CALLING SPECIAL MEETING. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 13
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
SECURITY 46625H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JPM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US46625H1005 AGENDA 933038641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN B. BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES DIMON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN V. FUTTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LABAN P. JACKSON, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEE R. RAYMOND Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. WELDON Management For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE REPORT Shareholder Against For
05 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
06 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
07 CREDIT CARD LENDING PRACTICES Shareholder Against For
08 CHANGES TO KEPP Shareholder Against For
09 SHARE RETENTION Shareholder Against For
10 CARBON PRINCIPLES REPORT Shareholder Against For
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
SECURITY 25271C102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DO MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US25271C1027 AGENDA 933051120 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES S. TISCH For For
2 LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON For For
3 JOHN R. BOLTON For For
4 CHARLES L. FABRIKANT For For
5 PAUL G. GAFFNEY II For For
6 EDWARD GREBOW For For
7 HERBERT C. HOFMANN For For
8 ARTHUR L. REBELL For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
INTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 458140100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INTC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US4581401001 AGENDA 933030897 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. THORNTON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
03 AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF THE 2006 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE Management Against Against
PROGRAM
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 14
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KRAFT FOODS INC.
SECURITY 50075N104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KFT MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US50075N1046 AGENDA 933033235 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF AJAY BANGA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1B ELECTION OF MYRA M. HART AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF LOIS D. JULIBER AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1D ELECTION OF MARK D. KETCHUM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1E ELECTION OF RICHARD A. LERNER M.D. AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1F ELECTION OF JOHN C. POPE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF IRENE B. ROSENFELD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DEBORAH C. WRIGHT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
IJ ELECTION OF FRANK G. ZARB AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 Management Against Against
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 12/31/2009.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
STATE STREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 857477103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STT MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US8574771031 AGENDA 933037144 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K. BURNES For For
2 P. COYM For For
3 P. DE SAINT-AIGNAN For For
4 A. FAWCETT For For
5 D. GRUBER For For
6 L. HILL For For
7 R. KAPLAN For For
8 C. LAMANTIA For For
9 R. LOGUE For For
10 R. SERGEL For For
11 R. SKATES For For
12 G. SUMME For For
13 R. WEISSMAN For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO STATE STREET'S ARTICLES Management For For
OF ORGANIZATION AND BY-LAWS CHANGING THE
SHAREHOLDER QUORUM AND VOTING REQUIREMENTS,
INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF A MAJORITY VOTE
STANDARD FOR UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE BY
17 MILLION THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON
STOCK THAT MAY BE DELIVERED IN SATISFACTION OF
AWARDS UNDER THE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON Shareholder For For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
STATE STREET'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
06 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
SECURITY 406216101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAL MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US4062161017 AGENDA 933038487 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.T. HACKETT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MALONE Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 15
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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 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 1993 STOCK AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE 2002 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
07 PROPOSAL ON LOW CARBON ENERGY REPORT. Shareholder Against For
08 PROPOSAL ON ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION DISCUSSION Shareholder Against For
AND ANALYSIS DISCLOSURE.
09 PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
10 PROPOSAL ON IRAQ OPERATIONS. Shareholder Against For
YUM! BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 988498101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YUM MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US9884981013 AGENDA 933044783 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. DAVID GRISSOM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH G. LANGONE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN S. LINEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS C. NELSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JING-SHYH S. SU Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACKIE TRUJILLO Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. WALTER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 16 OF Management For For
PROXY)
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN (PAGE 18 OF PROXY)
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHAREHOLDER Shareholder For Against
RIGHTS PLAN (PAGE 21 OF PROXY)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER VOTE TO RATIFY EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION (PAGE 23 OF PROXY)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO FOOD SUPPLY Shareholder Against For
CHAIN SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY (PAGE 27 OF
PROXY)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO HEALTHCARE Shareholder Against For
REFORM PRINCIPLES (PAGE 31 OF PROXY)
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL Shareholder Against For
WELFARE (PAGE 33 OF PROXY)
TIFFANY & CO.
SECURITY 886547108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TIF MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8865471085 AGENDA 933044961 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
2 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE MARIE BRAVO Management For For
3 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. COSTLEY Management For For
4 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH Management For For
5 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABBY F. KOHNSTAMM Management For For
6 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. MARQUIS Management For For
7 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER W. MAY Management For For
8 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. THOMAS PRESBY Management For For
9 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TIFFANY & CO. 2005 Management Against Against
EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE BY 2,500,000
THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE ISSUED
UNDER THE PLAN.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 16
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 12686C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVC MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US12686C1099 AGENDA 933046321 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ZACHARY W. CARTER For For
2 CHARLES D. FERRIS For For
3 THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER For For
4 JOHN R. RYAN For For
5 VINCENT TESE For For
6 LEONARD TOW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION Management Against Against
AMENDED 2006 EMPLOYEE STOCK PLAN.
GENZYME CORPORATION
SECURITY 372917104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GENZ MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US3729171047 AGENDA 933056132 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME Management For For
1B RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL K. BOUDREAUX Management For For
1C RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. CARPENTER Management For For
1D RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES L. COONEY Management For For
1E RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR J. DZAU Management For For
1F RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SENATOR CONNIE MACK III Management For For
1G RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD F. SYRON Management For For
1H RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRI A. TERMEER Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY
2,500,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 30231G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XOM MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US30231G1022 AGENDA 933046965 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.J. BOSKIN For For
2 L.R. FAULKNER For For
3 K.C. FRAZIER For For
4 W.W. GEORGE For For
5 R.C. KING For For
6 M.C. NELSON For For
7 S.J. PALMISANO For For
8 S.S REINEMUND For For
9 R.W. TILLERSON For For
10 E.E. WHITACRE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 50) Management For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING (PAGE 51) Shareholder Against For
04 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 53) Shareholder Against For
05 INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 54) Shareholder Against For
06 BOARD CHAIRMAN AND CEO (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION (PAGE 57)
08 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT (PAGE 59) Shareholder Against For
09 CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS REPORT (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
10 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
11 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 63) Shareholder Against For
12 CLIMATE CHANGE AND TECHNOLOGY REPORT (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
13 RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY (PAGE 66) Shareholder Against For
CHEVRON CORPORATION
SECURITY 166764100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVX MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US1667641005 AGENDA 933051067 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
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: E. HERNANDEZ Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 17
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1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. WATSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE
CHEVRON INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED AWARDS UNDER THE
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF CHEVRON CORPORATION
05 SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE Shareholder Against For
07 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Shareholder Against For
08 COUNTRY SELECTION GUIDELINES Shareholder Against For
09 HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shareholder Against For
10 HOST COUNTRY LAWS Shareholder Against For
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
SECURITY 437076102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HD MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US4370761029 AGENDA 933042866 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY
31, 2010.
03 TO AMEND THE SIXTH ARTICLE OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ALLOW HOLDERS OF
AT LEAST 25% OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S
OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK TO CALL A SPECIAL
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT Shareholder Against For
DIVERSITY REPORT.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
OFFICER COMPENSATION.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ENERGY USAGE. Shareholder Against For
TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8873173038 AGENDA 933048224 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- ---------------------------------------------------- ------------- ----------------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT M. ALLISON, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY L. BEWKES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. CAUFIELD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. CLARK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIAS DOPFNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JESSICA P. EINHORN 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: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TIME WARNER Management For For
INC. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/01/2009
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 18
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COVIDIEN LTD.
SECURITY G2552X108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN BMG2552X1083 AGENDA 933074851 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
02 IF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED, AND IN Management For For
CONNECTION WITH SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT AND
REORGANIZATION, APPROVAL OF CREATION OF
DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF COVIDIEN PLC (THROUGH
REDUCTION OF SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT OF COVIDIEN
PLC) THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COVIDIEN LTD.
AND OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF COVIDIEN PLC
(AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT).
03 APPROVAL OF THE MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING TO Management For For
A LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT PROXIES TO APPROVE THE SCHEME OF
ARRANGEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING.
TIME WARNER CABLE INC
SECURITY 88732J207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWC MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US88732J2078 AGENDA 933058415 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLE BLACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. CASTRO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. CHANG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER R. HAJE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONNA A. JAMES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DON LOGAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WAYNE H. PACE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD D. SHIRLEY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 25179M103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DVN MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US25179M1036 AGENDA 933059417 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. HOWARD For For
2 MICHAEL M. KANOVSKY For For
3 J. TODD MITCHELL For For
4 J. LARRY NICHOLS For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT A. MOSBACHER, Management For For
JR. AS A DIRECTOR.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
04 ADOPTION OF THE DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION 2009 Management For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 ADOPT DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD. Shareholder Against For
SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
SECURITY 867229106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SU MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN CA8672291066 AGENDA 933081604 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 THE PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT (THE "ARRANGEMENT") Management For For
UNDER SECTION 192 OF THE CANADA BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS ACT PROVIDING FOR THE AMALGAMATION
OF SUNCOR ENERGY INC. AND PETRO-CANADA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT
INFORMATION CIRCULAR AND PROXY STATEMENT OF
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. AND PETRO- CANADA.
02 THE ADOPTION OF A STOCK OPTION PLAN BY THE Management For For
CORPORATION FORMED BY THE AMALGAMATION OF
SUNCOR ENERGY INC. AND PETRO-CANADA, CONDITIONAL
UPON THE ARRANGEMENT BECOMING EFFECTIVE.
03 DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT
1 MEL E. BENSON For For
2 BRIAN A. CANFIELD For For
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3 BRYAN P. DAVIES For For
4 BRIAN A. FELESKY For For
5 JOHN T. FERGUSON For For
6 W. DOUGLAS FORD For For
7 RICHARD L. GEORGE For For
8 JOHN R. HUFF For For
9 M. ANN MCCAIG For For
10 MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN For For
11 EIRA M. THOMAS For For
04 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS AUDITOR OF SUNCOR ENERGY INC. UNTIL THE EARLIER
OF THE COMPLETION OF THE ARRANGEMENT AND THE
CLOSE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933071754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD C. ADKERSON For For
2 ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. For For
3 ROBERT A. DAY For For
4 GERALD J. FORD For For
5 H. DEVON GRAHAM, JR. For For
6 J. BENNETT JOHNSTON For For
7 CHARLES C. KRULAK For For
8 BOBBY LEE LACKEY For For
9 JON C. MADONNA For For
10 DUSTAN E. MCCOY For For
11 GABRIELLE K. MCDONALD For For
12 JAMES R. MOFFETT For For
13 B. M. RANKIN, JR. For For
14 J. STAPLETON ROY For For
15 STEPHEN H. SIEGELE For For
16 J. TAYLOR WHARTON For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
3 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2009 ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF A CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE
RECOMMENDED FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 018581108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADS MEETING DATE 15-Jun-2009
ISIN US0185811082 AGENDA 933075221 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD J. HEFFERNAN For For
2 ROBERT A. MINICUCCI For For
3 J. MICHAEL PARKS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR
2009.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 19, 2009
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.