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 811-06367
Gabelli Equity Series Funds, Inc.
(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: September 30
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
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
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009
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INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054204 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 15-Jul-2008
ISIN US8110542045 AGENDA 932928611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO EFFECT THE 1-FOR-3 REVERSE SHARE SPLIT AND
CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN STATED CAPITAL.
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BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS P L C
SECURITY G16612106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BT.L MEETING DATE 16-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0030913577 AGENDA 701606723 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Approve the report and accounts Management For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Approve the final dividend Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Hanif Lalani as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Carl Symon as a Director Management For For
6. Elect Sir. Michael Rake as a Director Management For For
7. Elect Mr. Gavin Patterson as a Director Management For For
8. Elect Mr. J. Eric Daniels as a Director Management For For
9. Elect Mr. Rt. Hon Patricia Hewitt MP as a Director Management For For
10. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
11. Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
12. Authorize to allot shares Management For For
S.13 Authorize to allot shares for cash Management For For
S.14 Authorize to purchase own shares Management For For
15. Authorize the political donation Management For For
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BT GROUP PLC
SECURITY 05577E101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BT MEETING DATE 16-Jul-2008
ISIN US05577E1010 AGENDA 932927253 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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 HANIF LALANI Management For For
05 RE-ELECT CARL SYMON Management For For
06 ELECT SIR MICHAEL RAKE Management For For
07 ELECT GAVIN PATTERSON Management For For
08 ELECT J ERIC DANIELS Management For For
09 ELECT RT HON PATRICIA HEWITT MP 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
S13 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES FOR CASH Management For For
S14 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Management For For
15 AUTHORITY FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS Management For For
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 21036P108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STZ MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US21036P1084 AGENDA 932924423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARRY A. FROMBERG For For
2 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
3 JAMES A. LOCKE III For For
4 THOMAS C. MCDERMOTT For For
5 PETER M. PEREZ For For
6 RICHARD SANDS For For
7 ROBERT SANDS For For
8 PAUL L. SMITH For For
9 PETER H. SODERBERG For For
10 MARK ZUPAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 28, 2009.
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MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
SECURITY 607828100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOD MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US6078281002 AGENDA 932927114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK P. INCROPERA For For
2 VINCENT L. MARTIN For For
3 BRADLEY C. RICHARDSON For For
4 MARSHA C. WILLIAMS For For
02 APPROVE THE MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2008 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Management For Against
ADOPTION OF A MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD FOR THE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
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THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC.
SECURITY 390064103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GAP MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US3900641032 AGENDA 932928039 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J.D. BARLINE For For
2 J.J. BOECKEL For For
3 B. GAUNT For For
4 A. GULDIN For For
5 C.W.E. HAUB For For
6 D. KOURKOUMELIS For For
7 E. LEWIS For For
8 G. MAYS For For
9 M.B. TART-BEZER For For
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CABLE & WIRELESS PLC
SECURITY G17416127 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CW.L MEETING DATE 18-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0001625572 AGENDA 701646424 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the Group accounts for the FYE 31 MAR 2008 and Management For For
the reports of the Directors and the Auditor thereon
2. Approve the Director's remuneration report for the YE 31 Management For For
MAR 2008 as contained within the annual report
3. Declare a final dividend for the YE 31 MAR 2008 Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Richard Lapthorne as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. George Battersby as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Ms. Kate Nealon as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. Tony Rice as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Ms. Agnes Touraine as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditor of the Company Management For For
10. Authorize the Directors to set the Auditor's remuneration Management For For
11. Authoirze the Directors to allot relevant securities in Management For For
accordance with Article 10 of the Article 10 of the
Company's Articles of Association shall apply until 17
OCT 2009, and for that period the Section 80 amount shall
be GBP 207,654,721; all previous authorities under
Article 10(B) are revoked, subject to Article 10(D)
S.12 Authorize the Directors, to allot equity securities for Management For For
cash in accordance with Article 10 of the Company's
Article of Association shall apply until 17 OCT 2009, and
for that period the Section 89 amount shall be GBP
31,791,031; all previous authorities under Article 10(C)
aare revoked, subject to Article 10(D)
13. Authorize the Directors to exercise the power contained Management For For
in Article 132 of the Articles of Association of the
Company to extent determined by the Directors, the
holders of ordinary shares be permitted to elect to
receive new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company
credited as fully paid, instead of all or part of any
dividend decalred or paid on ordinary shares of the
Company (b) to capitalise the appropriate nominal amount
of additional ordinary shares falling to be allotted
pursuant to elections made as aforesaid out of the amount
standing to the credit of the reserves of the Company, to
apply such sum in paying up such ordinary shares and to
allot such ordinary shares to memebers of the Company
validly making such election [Authority expires at the
date of passing of this resolution or earlier of 17 JUL
2013 and the AGM in 2013]
S.14 Amend the Articles of Association of the Company in Management For For
substitution for and to the exclusion of the existing
Articles of Association produced to the meeting
initialled by the Chairman of the meeting for the purpose
of identification
S.15 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases [Section Management For For
163(3) of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 249 million
ordinary shares of 25p each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price of 25p and not more than 5%
over the average middle market value for such shares
derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official
List, for the 5 business days preceding the date of
purchase; and the price stipulated by Article 5(1) of the
buyback and Stabilisation Regulations [EC No. 2273/2003];
[Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company in 2009 or 17 OCT 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
16. Authorize the Company and all Company which is or becomes Management For For
a subsidiary of the Company during the period to which
this resolution, in accordance to make a) political
donations to political parties or independent election
candidates not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total b)
political donations to political organization other than
political parties not exceeding GBP 100,000 in total and
c) to incur political expenditure not exceeding GBP
100,000 in total; [Authority expires at the date of
passing of this resolution or earlier of 17 JUL 2012 and
the AGM in 2012] and referred to in resolution (a), (b),
(c) may be comprised of one or more amounts in different
currencies shall be converted into pounds sterling at the
exchange rate published in the London edition of the
financial times on the day on which relevant donations is
made or expenditure incurred or, if earlier, on the day
on which the Company enters into any contract or
undertaking relating to the same
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 210371100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEG MEETING DATE 18-Jul-2008
ISIN US2103711006 AGENDA 932898921 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A THE ELECTION OF YVES C. DE BALMANN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1B THE ELECTION OF DOUGLAS L. BECKER AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1C THE ELECTION OF ANN C. BERZIN AS A DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1D THE ELECTION OF JAMES T. BRADY AS A DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1E THE ELECTION OF EDWARD A. CROOKE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1F THE ELECTION OF JAMES R. CURTISS AS A DIRECTOR FOR Management For For
A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1G THE ELECTION OF FREEMAN A. HRABOWSKI, III AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1H THE ELECTION OF NANCY LAMPTON AS A DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1I THE ELECTION OF ROBERT J. LAWLESS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1J THE ELECTION OF LYNN M. MARTIN AS A DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1K THE ELECTION OF MAYO A. SHATTUCK III AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1L THE ELECTION OF JOHN L. SKOLDS AS A DIRECTOR FOR A Management For For
TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
1M THE ELECTION OF MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE IN 2009
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
03 APPROVAL OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE Management For For
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
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LEGG MASON, INC.
SECURITY 524901105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LM MEETING DATE 22-Jul-2008
ISIN US5249011058 AGENDA 932930642 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS R. BERESFORD* For For
2 W. ALLEN REED* For For
3 ROGER W. SCHIPKE* For For
4 NICHOLAS J. ST. GEORGE* For For
5 MARK R. FETTING** For For
6 SCOTT C. NUTTALL*** For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 115637100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BFA MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN US1156371007 AGENDA 932933131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
2 BARRY D. BRAMLEY For For
3 GEO. GARVIN BROWN IV For For
4 MARTIN S. BROWN, JR. For For
5 DONALD G. CALDER For For
6 SANDRA A. FRAZIER For For
7 RICHARD P. MAYER For For
8 WILLIAM E. MITCHELL For For
9 MATTHEW R. SIMMONS For For
10 WILLIAM M. STREET For For
11 DACE BROWN STUBBS For For
12 PAUL C. VARGA For For
13 JAMES S. WELCH, JR. For For
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SAFECO CORPORATION
SECURITY 786429100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SAF MEETING DATE 29-Jul-2008
ISIN US7864291007 AGENDA 932932103 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF APRIL 23, 2008, BY AND AMONG LIBERTY
MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, BIG APPLE MERGER
CORPORATION AND SAFECO CORPORATION.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH W. BROWN For For
2 KERRY KILLINGER For For
3 GARY F. LOCKE For For
4 CHARLES R. RINEHART For For
5 GERARDO I. LOPEZ For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
SAFECO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2008.
04 ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE ANNUAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES APPROVING THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 31-Jul-2008
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 932932519 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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S1 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION REGARDING Management For
THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS IN
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING RMB60 BILLION
WITHIN 24 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF SUCH
RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING OF THE COMPANY AND TO AUTHORISE THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DEAL WITH ALL MATTERS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC CORPORATE
BONDS.
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ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 285661104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL EDS MEETING DATE 31-Jul-2008
ISIN US2856611049 AGENDA 932932521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF MAY 13, 2008, AMONG ELECTRONIC
DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION, HEWLETT-PACKARD
COMPANY AND HAWK MERGER CORPORATION, AS IT MAY
BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING 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 ADOPT THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER.
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YAHOO! INC.
SECURITY 984332106 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YHOO MEETING DATE 01-Aug-2008
ISIN US9843321061 AGENDA 932924992 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROY J. BOSTOCK For For
2 RONALD W. BURKLE For For
3 ERIC HIPPEAU For For
4 VYOMESH JOSHI For For
5 ARTHUR H. KERN For For
6 ROBERT A. KOTICK For For
7 MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER For For
8 GARY L. WILSON For For
9 JERRY YANG For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PAY-FOR- Shareholder Against For
SUPERIOR-PERFORMANCE.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INTERNET Shareholder Against For
CENSORSHIP.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
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H.J. HEINZ COMPANY
SECURITY 423074103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HNZ MEETING DATE 13-Aug-2008
ISIN US4230741039 AGENDA 932934424 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.R. JOHNSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.E. BUNCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.S. COLEMAN, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. DROSDICK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HOLIDAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. KENDLE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.R. O'HARE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. PELTZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.C. SWANN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.J. USHER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMEND THE COMPANY BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REDUCE SHAREHOLDER VOTE
REQUIRED TO AMEND D&O INDEMNITY
04 AMEND COMPANY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
REDUCE SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE
CERTAIN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS.
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H&R BLOCK, INC.
SECURITY 093671105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRB MEETING DATE 04-Sep-2008
ISIN US0936711052 AGENDA 932937381 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAN M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. BLOCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD C. BREEDEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. GERARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEN J. LAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. LEWIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM D. SEIP Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. EDWARD SHAW, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUSSELL P. SMYTH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIANNA WOOD Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO REQUIRE AN
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO DECREASE
THE PERMISSIBLE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO IMPOSE
DIRECTOR TERM LIMITS.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO LIMIT
VOTING RIGHTS OF PREFERRED STOCK.
06 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON THE Management For For
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
07 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 DEFERRED STOCK UNIT PLAN FOR Management Against Against
OUTSIDE DIRECTORS, TO REPLACE THE 1989 STOCK
OPTION PLAN FOR OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.
08 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30,
2009.
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 05-Sep-2008
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 932941645 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 Y. MARC BELTON For For
2 EUGENIO CLARIOND For For
3 JOHN D. CORRENTI For For
4 TERRY M. ENDSLEY For For
5 DR. ABBIE J. GRIFFIN For For
6 MICHAEL N. HAMMES For For
7 DAVID D. HARRISON For For
8 JAMES H. KEYES For For
9 STEVEN J. KLINGER For For
10 DANIEL C. USTIAN For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 703395103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PDCO MEETING DATE 08-Sep-2008
ISIN US7033951036 AGENDA 932939943 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD E. EZERSKI For For
2 ANDRE B. LACY For For
02 TO APPROVE THE DEFERRED PROFIT SHARING PLAN FOR Management For For
THE EMPLOYEES OF PATTERSON DENTAL CANADA INC.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 25, 2009.
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WHX CORPORATION
SECURITY 929248508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WXCP MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US9292485086 AGENDA 932946708 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
2 JACK L. HOWARD For For
3 GLEN M. KASSAN For For
4 LOUIS KLEIN, JR. For For
5 JOHN H. MCNAMARA JR. For For
6 JOHN J. QUICKE For For
7 GAREN W. SMITH For For
02 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO AMEND Management For For
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
STOCK FROM 55,000,000 SHARES, CONSISTING OF
50,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND 5,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK TO 185,000,000 SHARES,
CONSISTING OF 180,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AND 5,000,000 SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO Management For For
AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO MAKE CERTAIN
CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT THE AVAILABILITY
OF THE COMPANY'S NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY
FORWARDS UNDER SECTION 382 OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY'S
PENDING RIGHTS OFFERING.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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GENERAL MILLS, INC.
SECURITY 370334104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GIS MEETING DATE 22-Sep-2008
ISIN US3703341046 AGENDA 932943598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADBURY H. ANDERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL DANOS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. ESREY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RICHARDS HOPE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HEIDI G. MILLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HILDA OCHOA-BRILLEMBOURG Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVE ODLAND Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENDALL J. POWELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS E. QUAM Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. ROSE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOROTHY A. TERRELL Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS GENERAL Management For For
MILLS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM.
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WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
SECURITY 982526204 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WWYWB MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US9825262044 AGENDA 932942217 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF APRIL 28, 2008, AMONG WM. WRIGLEY JR.
COMPANY, MARS, INCORPORATED, NEW UNO HOLDINGS
CORPORATION AND NEW UNO ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR Management For For
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE
MERGER AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
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WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
SECURITY 982526105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WWY MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US9825261053 AGENDA 932942217 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF APRIL 28, 2008, AMONG WM. WRIGLEY JR.
COMPANY, MARS, INCORPORATED, NEW UNO HOLDINGS
CORPORATION AND NEW UNO ACQUISITION
CORPORATION, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR Management For For
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTING THE
MERGER AGREEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
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DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 24522P103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DLM MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US24522P1030 AGENDA 932944576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: TIMOTHY G. BRUER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: MARY R. HENDERSON
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: SHARON L. MCCOLLAM
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 3, 2009.
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CIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT SA, GENEVE
SECURITY H25662141 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CFRHF.PK MEETING DATE 09-Oct-2008
ISIN CH0012731458 AGENDA 701683268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN Non-Voting
THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
1. Approve the restructuring of the business of the Company Management No Action
2. Amend the Articles of Association of the Company Management No Action
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THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 09-Oct-2008
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 932948966 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. MATHIS For For
2 JAMES L. POPOWICH For For
3 JAMES T. PROKOPANKO For For
4 STEVEN M. SEIBERT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 144285103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CRS MEETING DATE 13-Oct-2008
ISIN US1442851036 AGENDA 932955884 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT R. MCMASTER For For
2 GREGORY A. PRATT For For
3 ANNE L. STEVENS For For
02 APPROVAL OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
SECURITY 742718109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PG MEETING DATE 14-Oct-2008
ISIN US7427181091 AGENDA 932946556 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH I. CHENAULT For For
2 SCOTT D. COOK For For
3 RAJAT K. GUPTA For For
4 A.G. LAFLEY For For
5 CHARLES R. LEE For For
6 LYNN M. MARTIN For For
7 W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. For For
8 JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS For For
9 RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. For For
10 MARGARET C. WHITMAN For For
11 PATRICIA A. WOERTZ For For
12 ERNESTO ZEDILLO For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 AMEND COMPANY'S AMENDED ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTING
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ROTATE SITE OF ANNUAL Shareholder Against For
MEETING
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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DIAGEO PLC
SECURITY 25243Q205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DEO MEETING DATE 15-Oct-2008
ISIN US25243Q2057 AGENDA 932957105 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2008 Management For For
02 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT 2008 Management For For
03 DECLARATION OF FINAL DIVIDEND Management For For
04 TO RE-ELECT DR FB HUMER (MEMBER OF NOMINATION Management For For
COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE) AS A DIRECTOR
05 TO RE-ELECT M LILJA (MEMBER OF AUDIT, NOMINATION, Management For For
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A DIRECTOR
06 TO RE-ELECT WS SHANAHAN (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A
DIRECTOR
07 TO RE-ELECT HT STITZER (MEMBER OF AUDIT, Management For For
NOMINATION, REMUNERATION COMMITTEE) AS A
DIRECTOR
08 ELECTION OF PG SCOTT (MEMBER OF AUDIT, CHAIRMAN Management For For
OF COMMITTEE, NOMINATION, REMUNERATION) AS A
DIRECTOR
09 RE-APPOINTMENT AND REMUNERATION OF AUDITOR Management For For
10 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES Management For For
11 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Management For For
12 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
13 AUTHORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL DONATIONS AND/OR TO Management For For
INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
14 ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 PERFORMANCE Management For For
SHARE PLAN
15 ADOPTION OF THE DIAGEO PLC 2008 SENIOR EXECUTIVE Management For For
SHARE OPTION PLAN
16 AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL SHARE PLANS Management For For
17 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
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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.
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 932957597 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O1 APPROVE THAT, AS SET OUT IN THE CIRCULAR: (A) THE Management Against Against
NEW COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT ENTERED BETWEEN
THE COMPANY AND CHINA NATIONAL PETROLEUM
CORPORATION; (B) THE NON-EXEMPT CONTINUING
CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS AND PROPOSED CAPS OF
NON-EXEMPT TRANSACTIONS; (C) EXECUTION OF NEW
COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT BY MR. ZHOU MINGCHUN
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY.
O2 APPROVE THAT, AS SET OUT IN THE CIRCULAR: (A) Management For For
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CRMSC PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND
CHINA RAILWAY MATERIALS & SUPPLIERS CORPORATION;
(B) NON-EXEMPT TRANSCATIONS UNDER, SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT TO CRMSC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
AGREEMENT; (C) EXECUTION OF CRMSC PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES AGREEMENT BY MR. ZHOU MINGCHUN.
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PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
SECURITY 701094104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PH MEETING DATE 22-Oct-2008
ISIN US7010941042 AGENDA 932957787 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM E. KASSLING For For
2 JOSEPH M. SCAMINACE For For
3 WOLFGANG R. SCHMITT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FY09
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ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
SECURITY 775371107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ROH MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2008
ISIN US7753711073 AGENDA 932960506 - 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 JULY 10, 2008, AMONG ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
("ROHM AND HAAS"), THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, AND
RAMSES ACQUISITION CORP., A DIRECT WHOLLY OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, AS IT MAY
BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PURSUANT TO WHICH
RAMSES ACQUISITION CORP. WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO
ROHM AND HAAS (THE "MERGER").
02 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN OR Management For For
POSTPONE THE SPECIAL MEETING 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 ADOPT THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
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UNILEVER N.V.
SECURITY 904784709 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL UN MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2008
ISIN US9047847093 AGENDA 932963158 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPOINT MR P POLMAN AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Management For For
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PERNOD-RICARD, PARIS
SECURITY F72027109 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL RI.PA MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN FR0000120693 AGENDA 701724014 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub custodian.
Please contact your Client Service Representative-to
obtain the necessary card, account details and
directions. The followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Gl-obal
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 and the Management For For
Auditors; approve the Company's financial statements for
the YE in 30 JUN 2008 as presented, earnings for the FY:
EUR 925,580,852.74, the expenses and charges that were
not tax deductible of EUR 125,815.00 with a corresponding
tax of EUR 43,322.00
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Management For For
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 and Management For For
resolves that the income for the FY be appropriated as
follows: earnings for the FY: EUR 925,580,852.74 legal
reserve: EUR 71,178.48 previous retained earnings: EUR
517,716,451.00 distributable income: EUR 1,443,226,125.26
dividends: EUR 289,981,525.68 retained earnings: EUR 1,1
53,244,599.58 the shareholders' meeting reminds that an
interim dividend of EUR 0.63 was already paid on 03 JUL
2008 the remaining dividend of EUR 0.69 will be paid on
18 NOV 2008, and will entitle natural persons to the 40%
allowance in the event that the Company holds some of its
own share on such date, the amount of the unpaid dividend
on such shares shall be allocated to the retained
earnings account, as required by law
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements Management For For
governed by Article L.225.38 of the French Commercial
code, and approve the said report and the agreements
referred to therein
O.5 Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements Management For For
governed by Article L.225.38 ET L.225.42.1 of the French
Commercial Code, and approve the said report and the
agreements referred to therein regarding Mr. Patrick
Ricard, Chairman
O.6 Receive the special report of the Auditors on agreements Management For For
governed by Article L.225.38 ET L.225.42.1 of the French
Commercial Code, and approve the said report and the
agreements referred to therein concerning Mr. Pierre
Pringet, Managing Director
O.7 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Patrick Ricard as Management For For
Director for a 4 year period
O.8 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Pierre Pringuet Management For For
as Director for a 4 year period
O.9 Approve to renew the appointment of Mr. Rafael Gonzalez- Management For For
Gallarza as Director for a 4 year period
O.10 Appoint Mr. Wolfgang Colberg as a Director, for a 4 year Management For For
period
O.11 Appoint Mr. Cesar Giron as a Director, for a 4 year Management For For
period
O.12 Approve to award total annual fees of EUR 750,000.00 to Management For For
the Board of Directors
O.13 Authorize the Board of Directors to trade in the Management For For
Company's shares on the stock market, subject to the
conditions specified below: maximum purchase price: EUR
125.00, maximum number of shares to be acquired: 10% of
the share capital, maximum funds invested in the share
buybacks: EUR 2,746,037,125.00 [Authority expires at the
end of 18 months] this authorization supersedes the
fraction unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 07 NOV 2007, in its resolution
number 8 and to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities
E.14 Grant authority to 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
granted by the resolution13 of the present meeting, up to
a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24 month
period [Authority expires at the end of 24 months], this
authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the
authorization granted by the shareholders' meeting of 07
NOV 2007 in its resolution number 9
E.15 Grant authority to the Board of Directors to issue Management For For
warrants giving right to subscribe to shares in the event
of a public exchange offer concerning the Company's
shares, [Authority expires at the end of 18 months] the
global nominal amount of shares issued under this
delegation of authority shall not exceed EUR
145,000,000.00 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 07 NOV 2007, in
its resolution number 19
E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share Management For For
capital, on one or more occasions, at its sole
discretion, in favor of employees and corporate officers
of the Company who are members of a Company Savings Plan,
[Authority expires at the end of 26 months] 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 of the
shareholders' meeting dated 07 NOV 2007, the shareholders
meeting decides to cancel the shareholders' preferential
subscription rights, this authorization supersedes the
fraction unused of the authorization granted by the
shareholders' meeting of 07 NOV 2007, in its resolution
number 20, and to take all necessary measures and
accomplish all necessary formalities to charge the share
issuance cost against the related premiums and deduct
from the premiums the amounts necessary to raise the
legal reserve to one-tenth of the new capital after each
increase
E.17 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or Management For For
extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all
filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by
law
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HERCULES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 427056106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL HPC MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US4270561065 AGENDA 932962310 - 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 JULY 10, 2008, PURSUANT TO WHICH ASHLAND INC.
("ASHLAND") WILL ACQUIRE HERCULES INCORPORATED
("HERCULES") AND EACH OUTSTANDING SHARE OF
HERCULES COMMON STOCK WILL BE CONVERTED INTO
THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE 0.0930 OF A SHARE OF ASHLAND
COMMON STOCK AND $18.60 IN CASH.
02 ADJOURNMENT OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING IN FAVOR OF
PROPOSAL NUMBER 1.
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ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
SECURITY 039483102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADM MEETING DATE 06-Nov-2008
ISIN US0394831020 AGENDA 932959969 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.W. BUCKLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.H. CARTER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.F. HAYNES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MACIEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. MOORE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.B. MULRONEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.F. O'NEILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.R. WESTBROOK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.A. WOERTZ Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
03 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL REGARDING GLOBAL Shareholder Against For
HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.
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BANCO POPULAR ESPANOL SA, MADRID
SECURITY E19550206 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL POP.MC MEETING DATE 10-Nov-2008
ISIN ES0113790531 AGENDA 701727337 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Approval of the Merger Plan between the Banco Popular Management For For
Espanol, S.A., Banco de Castilla, S.A., Banco de Credito
Balear, S.A. Banco de Galicia, S.A., and Banco de
Vasconia, S.A. Approval of the merger balances sheet
closed on the 30th June 2008. Approval of the merger
between the Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. and Banco de
Vasconia, S.A., through the takeover of the last four of
the first one, termination of the four merged companies
and the general transfer of all their respective assets
to the Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. Capital increase to
meet the share exchange and the corresponding alteration
to the final article of the merging company's Articles of
Association, all of which complies with the provisions
established in the Merger Plan. Inclusion of the merger
in the tax regime of Chapter VIII of the Title VII of the
corporate tax law.
2. Approve the delegation of powers in the Board of Management For For
Directors, with the power of substitution, for
formalising, inturpreting, remedying and executing the
agreements adopted by the general meeting to the full.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FIRST CALL IS ON 09 NOV 2008. Non-Voting
THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.-IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FORM U-NLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, INC.
SECURITY 053015103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADP MEETING DATE 11-Nov-2008
ISIN US0530151036 AGENDA 932958501 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN For For
2 LESLIE A. BRUN For For
3 GARY C. BUTLER For For
4 LEON G. COOPERMAN For For
5 ERIC C. FAST For For
6 R. GLENN HUBBARD For For
7 JOHN P. JONES For For
8 FREDERIC V. MALEK For For
9 CHARLES H. NOSKI For For
10 SHARON T. ROWLANDS For For
11 GREGORY L. SUMME For For
12 HENRY TAUB For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 OMNIBUS AWARD PLAN Management Against Against
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
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ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 035229103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BUD MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US0352291035 AGENDA 932962839 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER BY AND AMONG INBEV N.V./S.A., PESTALOZZI
ACQUISITION CORP., AND ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES,
INC., AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING TO A Management For For
LATER DATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE PROPOSAL
NUMBER 1 AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING.
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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 932963538 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS V. BOCKIUS III For For
2 PHILLIP R. COX For For
3 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
4 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
5 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
6 JOHN N. LAUER For For
7 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
8 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
9 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
10 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG, LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
2008
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
SECURITY 594918104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MSFT MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US5949181045 AGENDA 932960013 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES I. CASH JR. Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS Management For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID F. MARQUARDT Management For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Management For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELMUT PANKE Management For For
10 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
CRITERIA UNDER THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER INCENTIVE
PLAN.
11 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 1999 STOCK OPTION Management For For
PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS.
12 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
13 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF POLICIES ON Shareholder Against For
INTERNET CENSORSHIP.
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
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THE CLOROX COMPANY
SECURITY 189054109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLX MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US1890541097 AGENDA 932961281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECT DANIEL BOGGAN, JR. AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1B ELECT RICHARD H. CARMONA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1C ELECT TULLY M. FRIEDMAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1D ELECT GEORGE J. HARAD AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1E ELECT DONALD R. KNAUSS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1F ELECT ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1G ELECT GARY G. MICHAEL AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1H ELECT EDWARD A. MUELLER AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1I ELECT JAN L. MURLEY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1J ELECT PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
1K ELECT CAROLYN M. TICKNOR AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2009.
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WHX CORPORATION
SECURITY 929248508 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WXCP MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US9292485086 AGENDA 932968449 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO Management For For
AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S
ISSUED & OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK,
PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE, BY A RATIO OF BETWEEN 1-
FOR-3 AND 1-FOR-10, INCLUSIVE, WITHOUT FURTHER
APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION OF THE COMPANY'S
STOCKHOLDERS.
02 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Management For For
COMPANY, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO AMEND THE
COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO PERMIT THE COMPANY
TO TAKE ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE WITH
RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE ACTION.
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CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
SECURITY 134429109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPB MEETING DATE 20-Nov-2008
ISIN US1344291091 AGENDA 932962459 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDMUND M. CARPENTER For For
2 PAUL R. CHARRON For For
3 DOUGLAS R. CONANT For For
4 BENNETT DORRANCE For For
5 HARVEY GOLUB For For
6 RANDALL W. LARRIMORE For For
7 MARY ALICE D. MALONE For For
8 SARA MATHEW For For
9 DAVID C. PATTERSON For For
10 CHARLES R. PERRIN For For
11 A. BARRY RAND For For
12 GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE, JR. For For
13 LES C. VINNEY For For
14 CHARLOTTE C. WEBER For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE 2005 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE 2003 LONG- Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V408 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PBR MEETING DATE 24-Nov-2008
ISIN US71654V4086 AGENDA 932971547 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE PROTOCOL AND THE JUSTIFICATION OF Management For For
INCORPORATION, DATED OCTOBER 2 2008, SIGNED BY
PETROBRAS, AS THE SURVIVING COMPANY, AND BY '17 DE
MAIO PARTICIPACOES S.A'., AS THE ACQUIRED COMPANY,
TOGETHER WITH THE RESPECTIVE PERTINENT
DOCUMENTS, AND THE APPROVAL OF '17 DE MAIO
PARTICIPACOES S.A.' INCORPORATION OPERATION.
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIALIZED Management For For
COMPANY TO EVALUATE THE ASSETS AND THE APPROVAL
OF THE RESPECTIVE EVALUATION REPORT, UNDER THE
TERMS OF 1 AND 3 OF ART. 227, LAW NO. 6.404/76.
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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 413086109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAR MEETING DATE 03-Dec-2008
ISIN US4130861093 AGENDA 932968665 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRIAN F. CARROLL For For
2 HELLENE S. RUNTAGH For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002 STOCK Management Against Against
OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 KEY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BONUS Management For For
PLAN.
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UST INC.
SECURITY 902911106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL UST MEETING DATE 04-Dec-2008
ISIN US9029111062 AGENDA 932969869 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, BY AND
AMONG UST INC., ALTRIA GROUP, INC., AND ARMCHAIR
SUB, INC., AS AMENDED, AND APPROVE THE MERGER
CONTEMPLATED THEREBY.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE 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, AS AMENDED, AND APPROVE THE MERGER.
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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.
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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
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TRANSOCEAN INC
SECURITY G90073100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 08-Dec-2008
ISIN KYG900731004 AGENDA 932973173 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE MERGER TRANSACTION TO BE Management For For
EFFECTED BY THE SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT,
ATTACHED 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 MERGER TRANSACTION.
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KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION
SECURITY 500631106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL KEP MEETING DATE 08-Dec-2008
ISIN US5006311063 AGENDA 932981409 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 SELECTION OF A FULL-TIME DIRECTOR (SANGIM-ISA IN Management For For
KOREAN) KANG, SEONG-CHUL
02 SELECTION OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER WHO IS A Management For For
FULL-TIME DIRECTOR (SANGIM-ISA IN KOREAN) KANG,
SEONG-CHUL
3A SELECTION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE Management For
NON-FULL-TIME DIRECTORS (BISANGIM-ISA IN KOREAN)
KIM, SUN-JIN
3B SELECTION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO ARE Management For
NON-FULL-TIME DIRECTORS (BISANGIM-ISA IN KOREAN)
KIM, JUNG-KOOK
04 APPROVAL OF THE LIMIT ON THE COMPENSATION OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
05 APPROVAL OF THE LIMIT ON THE COMPENSATION OF Management For For
AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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COPART, INC.
SECURITY 217204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPRT MEETING DATE 11-Dec-2008
ISIN US2172041061 AGENDA 932972993 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIS J. JOHNSON For For
2 A. JAYSON ADAIR For For
3 JAMES E. MEEKS For For
4 STEVEN D. COHAN For For
5 DANIEL J. ENGLANDER For For
6 BARRY ROSENSTEIN For For
7 THOMAS W. SMITH For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY
31, 2009.
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BNP PARIBAS
SECURITY F1058Q238 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BNP.PA MEETING DATE 19-Dec-2008
ISIN FR0000131104 AGENDA 701766961 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub custodian.
Please contact your Client Service Representative-to
obtain the necessary card, account details and
directions. The followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Gl-obal
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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
1. Approve the contribution in kind of 98,529,695 Fortis Management For For
Banque shares by SFPI
2. Approve the contribution in kind of 263,586,083 Fortis Management For For
Banque Luxembourg shares by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
3. Grant authority to increase the capital of up to 10% of Management For For
issued capital for future acquisitions
4. Grant authority for filing of required documents/other Management For For
formalities
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THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 693475105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL PNC MEETING DATE 23-Dec-2008
ISIN US6934751057 AGENDA 932981257 - 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
PNC COMMON STOCK AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF
OCTOBER 24, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN THE PNC FINANCIAL
SERVICES GROUP, INC. AND NATIONAL CITY
CORPORATION, AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED
FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY OR
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IN THE
EVENT THAT THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO
APPROVE THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 00508Y102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYI MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US00508Y1029 AGENDA 932977703 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING*** For For
2 JOHN L. CLENDENIN*** For For
3 RAY M. ROBINSON*** For For
4 GORDON D. HARNETT** For For
5 GEORGE C. (JACK) GUYNN* For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ZEP INC
SECURITY 98944B108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZEP MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US98944B1089 AGENDA 932977741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. VERONICA BIGGINS For For
2 O.B. GRAYSON HALL, JR. For For
02 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ZEP INC. MANAGEMENT Management For For
COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
03 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GRBMF.PK MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 701787496 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 525490 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING STATUS. THE
PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED AND YOU WILL
NEED TO INS-TRUCT ON THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the acquisition of the bakery business of Weston Management For For
Foods, Inc., as a unit, together with certain assets,
liabilities, trademarks, inventory and accounts
receivable and related operations
2. Approve the designation of special delegates Management For For
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WALGREEN CO.
SECURITY 931422109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WAG MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2009
ISIN US9314221097 AGENDA 932978046 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM C. FOOTE For For
2 MARK P. FRISSORA For For
3 ALAN G. MCNALLY For For
4 CORDELL REED For For
5 NANCY M. SCHLICHTING For For
6 DAVID Y. SCHWARTZ For For
7 ALEJANDRO SILVA For For
8 JAMES A. SKINNER For For
9 MARILOU M. VON FERSTEL For For
10 CHARLES R. WALGREEN III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO AMEND THE WALGREEN CO. 1982 EMPLOYEES STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE PLAN.
04 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.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT WALGREEN CO. Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDERS VOTE TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF
THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
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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.
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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.
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JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
SECURITY 478366107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JCI MEETING DATE 21-Jan-2009
ISIN US4783661071 AGENDA 932983302 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS W. ARCHER For For
2 RICHARD GOODMAN For For
3 SOUTHWOOD J. MORCOTT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING SURVIVOR BENEFITS. Shareholder Against For
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SEAT PAGINE GIALLE SPA
SECURITY T8380H104 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL PG.MI MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN IT0003479638 AGENDA 701791661 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 27
JAN 2009 (AND A THIRD CALL ON 28 JAN 2009).
CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR-VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS
AMEN-DED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM-IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
A.1 Appoint 1 Director in compliance with Article 2364 No. 2 Management No Action
of the Italian Civil Code
E.1 Approve to eliminate nominal value of ordinary and saving Management No Action
shares consequent and related amendments to the Bylaws,
related and consequential resolutions
E.2 Approve to reverse split of ordinary and saving currently Management No Action
circulating shares at a rate of 1 new ordinary or saving
shares every 200 ordinary or saving owned shares, with
annulment, for reconcilement purposes only, of No. 96
ordinary shares and No. 186 saving shares and consequent
corporate capital reduction of EUR 8.46 equal to the
number of shares to be annulled, related and
consequential resolutions and amend the Bylaws
E.3 Approve the Rights issue in favour of the shareholders in Management No Action
compliance with Articles 2441 of the Italian Civil Code
through issuance of ordinary shares for a maximum amount
of EUR 200.000.000,00, related and consequential
resolutions and amend the Bylaws
E.4 Amend the Article 14 of the Bylaws - structure of the Management No Action
Board of Director
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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.
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BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
SECURITY 05964H105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL STD MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US05964H1059 AGENDA 932991715 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 CAPITAL INCREASE IN THE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF Management For For
88,703,857.50 EUROS BY MEANS OF THE ISSUANCE OF
177,407,715 NEW ORDINARY SHARES HAVING A PAR VALUE
OF ONE-HALF (0.5) EURO EACH AND AN ISSUANCE
PREMIUM TO BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OR, BY DELEGATION, THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
02 AUTHORIZATION OF THE DELIVERY OF 100 SHARES OF THE Management For For
BANK TO EACH EMPLOYEE OF THE ABBEY NATIONAL PLC.
SUBGROUP INCORPORATED FROM THE BRADFORD &
BINGLEY PLC. GROUP, AS A SPECIAL BONUS WITHIN THE
FRAMEWORK OF THE ACQUISITION OF THE RETAIL
DEPOSITS AND BRANCH AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS OF
THE BRADFORD & BINGLEY PLC. GROUP.
03 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
INTERPRET, RECTIFY, SUPPLEMENT, EXECUTE AND
FURTHER DEVELOP THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING, AS WELL AS
TO DELEGATE THE POWERS IT RECEIVES FROM THE
SHAREHOLDERS ACTING AT THE GENERAL MEETING, AND
GRANT OF POWERS TO CONVERT SUCH RESOLUTIONS
INTO NOTARIAL INSTRUMENTS.
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CENTURYTEL, INC.
SECURITY 156700106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CTL MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2009
ISIN US1567001060 AGENDA 932986790 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF Management For For
COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT AND
PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 26, 2008, BY
AND AMONG EMBARQ CORPORATION, THE COMPANY, AND
CAJUN ACQUISITION COMPANY, AS SUCH AGREEMENT
MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO
ELIMINATE THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE
CONTINUOUSLY OWNED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
SINCE MAY 30, 1987 TO TEN VOTES PER SHARE OF SUCH
STOCK AND TO PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT ALL HOLDERS OF
COMMON STOCK WILL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE PER
SHARE.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO
INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF
CENTURYTEL COMMON STOCK FROM 350,000,000 TO
800,000,000.
04 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES FOR THE
PROPOSAL TO ISSUE COMMON STOCK OF THE COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 19
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
SECURITY 22160K105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COST MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US22160K1051 AGENDA 932985623 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES D. SINEGAL For For
2 JEFFREY H. BROTMAN For For
3 RICHARD A. GALANTI For For
4 DANIEL J. EVANS For For
5 JEFFREY S. RAIKES For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS INC.
SECURITY 624758207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MWAB MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US624758207 AGENDA 932985659 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD N. BOYCE For For
2 HOWARD L. CLARK, JR. For For
3 GREGORY E. HYLAND For For
4 JERRY W. KOLB For For
5 JOSEPH B. LEONARD For For
6 MARK J. O'BRIEN For For
7 BERNARD G. RETHORE For For
8 NEIL A. SPRINGER For For
9 LYDIA W. THOMAS For For
10 MICHAEL T. TOKARZ For For
02 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION OF ALL OUTSTANDING Management For For
SHARES OF SERIES B COMMON STOCK INTO SHARES OF
SERIES A COMMON STOCK.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
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SOVEREIGN BANCORP, INC.
SECURITY 845905108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SOV MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US8459051087 AGENDA 932987172 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE TRANSACTION AGREEMENT, Management For For
DATED AS OF OCTOBER 13, 2008, BETWEEN SOVEREIGN
BANCORP, INC. AND BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
02 TO APPROVE AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES.
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ASHLAND INC.
SECURITY 044209104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASH MEETING DATE 29-Jan-2009
ISIN US0442091049 AGENDA 932983580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER W. HALE* For For
2 VADA O. MANAGER* For For
3 GEORGE A SCHAEFER, JR.* For For
4 JOHN F. TURNER* For For
5 MARK C. ROHR** For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
FISCAL 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING FOR
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.
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ARVINMERITOR, INC.
SECURITY 043353101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ARM MEETING DATE 30-Jan-2009
ISIN US0433531011 AGENDA 932983922 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID W. DEVONSHIRE For For
2 VICTORIA B. JACKSON For For
3 JAMES E. MARLEY For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 20
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SECURITY 075887109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BDX MEETING DATE 03-Feb-2009
ISIN US0758871091 AGENDA 932987007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.M. FRASER-LIGGETT For For
2 E.J. LUDWIG For For
3 W.J. OVERLOCK, JR. For For
4 B.L. SCOTT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 AMENDMENT TO BD'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION.
04 AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR Management Against Against
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS.
06 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
SECURITY 773903109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROK MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US7739031091 AGENDA 932985116 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
A DIRECTOR Management
1 BETTY C. ALEWINE For For
2 VERNE G. ISTOCK For For
3 DONALD R. PARFET For For
4 DAVID B. SPEER For For
B TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 049560105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ATO MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US0495601058 AGENDA 932986308 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RUBEN E. ESQUIVEL** For For
2 RICHARD W. CARDIN* For For
3 THOMAS C. MEREDITH* For For
4 NANCY K. QUINN* For For
5 STEPHEN R. SPRINGER* For For
6 RICHARD WARE II* For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
DECLASSIFICATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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LANDAUER, INC.
SECURITY 51476K103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LDR MEETING DATE 05-Feb-2009
ISIN US51476K1034 AGENDA 932986322 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN C. MITCHELL For For
2 THOMAS M. WHITE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 21
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TYSON FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 902494103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSN MEETING DATE 06-Feb-2009
ISIN US9024941034 AGENDA 932987716 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON TYSON For For
2 JOHN TYSON For For
3 RICHARD L. BOND For For
4 LLOYD V. HACKLEY For For
5 JIM KEVER For For
6 KEVIN M. MCNAMARA For For
7 BRAD T. SAUER For For
8 JO ANN R. SMITH For For
9 BARBARA A. TYSON For For
10 ALBERT C. ZAPANTA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 3,
2009.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 Shareholder Against For
REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS.
04 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 Shareholder Against For
REGARDING USE OF GESTATION CRATES.
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MORGAN STANLEY
SECURITY 617446448 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MS MEETING DATE 09-Feb-2009
ISIN US6174464486 AGENDA 932990989 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE CONVERSION TERMS OF MORGAN Management For For
STANLEY'S SERIES B NON-CUMULATIVE NON-VOTING
PERPETUAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, THE
ISSUANCE OF MORGAN STANLEY'S COMMON STOCK
PURSUANT TO SUCH TERMS AND POTENTIAL EQUITY
ISSUANCES CONTEMPLATED BY INVESTOR AGREEMENT,
DATED AS OF OCTOBER 13, 2008, AS AMENDED, BY AND
BETWEEN MORGAN STANLEY AND MITSUBISHI UFJ
FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF (A) THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT
VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO
APPROVE PROPOSAL 1 OR (B) A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT
AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL MEETING.
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ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 774341101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COL MEETING DATE 10-Feb-2009
ISIN US7743411016 AGENDA 932987019 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A.J. CARBONE For For
2 C.M. JONES For For
3 C.L. SHAVERS For For
02 FOR THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR Management For For
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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INGLES MARKETS, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 457030104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IMKTA MEETING DATE 10-Feb-2009
ISIN US4570301048 AGENDA 932988201 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRED D. AYERS For For
2 JOHN O. POLLARD For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SEVERANCE Shareholder Against For
AGREEMENTS THE DIRECTORS ARE REQUESTED TO
AMEND THE COMPANYS BYLAWS TO REQUIRE
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE GOLDEN
PARACHUTES OR SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR
EXECUTIVES THAT PROVIDE BENEFITS IN AN AMOUNT
EXCEEDING 2.99 TIMES THE SUM OF THE EXECUTIVES
BASE SALARY PLUS BONUS.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ANIMAL WELFARE Shareholder Against For
PROGRESS REPORT RESOLVED THAT SHAREHOLDERS
REQUEST THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUE A
REPORT DETAILING ANY PROGRESS MADE TOWARD
ADOPTING ANIMAL WELFARE POLICIES PERTAINING TO
THE PURCHASING OF PORK, EGGS, AND POULTRY. THE
REPORT SHOULD BE PREPARED BY AUGUST 2009 AND
SHOULD EXCLUDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 22
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BCE INC.
SECURITY 05534B760 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCE MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN CA05534B7604 AGENDA 932992274 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. BERARD For For
2 R.A. BRENNEMAN For For
3 G.A. COPE For For
4 A.S. FELL For For
5 D. SOBLE KAUFMAN For For
6 B.M. LEVITT For For
7 E.C. LUMLEY For For
8 T.C. O'NEILL For For
9 J.A. PATTISON For For
10 P.M. TELLIER For For
11 V.L. YOUNG For For
02 DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 4 Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 5 Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 6 Shareholder Against For
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 7 Shareholder Against For
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 8 Shareholder Against For
11 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 9 Shareholder Against For
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 932992402 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 Y. MARC BELTON For For
2 TERRY M. ENDSLEY For For
3 MICHAEL N. HAMMES For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 VOTE TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
MEASUREMENTS AND GOALS SET FORTH IN OUR 2004
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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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
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
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.
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TD AMERITRADE HOLDING CORPORATION
SECURITY 87236Y108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMTD MEETING DATE 18-Feb-2009
ISIN US87236Y1082 AGENDA 932988162 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W. EDMUND CLARK* For For
2 MARK L. MITCHELL* For For
3 JOSEPH H. MOGLIA** For For
4 THOMAS S. RICKETTS* For For
5 FREDRIC J. TOMCZYK* For For
02 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
03 TO VOTE, IN HIS OR HER DISCRETION, UPON ANY OTHER Management For For
BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE
ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY POSTPONEMENT OR
ADJOURNMENT THEREOF. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE
OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT SHOULD COME BEFORE
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
ProxyEdge
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 23
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NOVARTIS AG
SECURITY 66987V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NVS MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2009
ISIN US66987V1098 AGENDA 932996905 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS AND GROUP CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE BUSINESS YEAR 2008
02 DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS OF NOVARTIS Management For For
AG AS PER BALANCE SHEET AND DECLARATION OF
DIVIDEND
04 REDUCTION OF SHARE CAPITAL Management For For
5A AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management Against For
INTRODUCTION OF A CONSULTATIVE VOTE ON THE
REMUNERATION REPORT
5B AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
PURPOSE
5C AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
AUDITORS
6BA RE-ELECTION OF PROF. SRIKANT M. DATAR PH.D. FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
6BB RE-ELECTION OF ANDREAS VON PLANTA PH.D. FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
6BC RE-ELECTION OF DR.-ING. WENDELIN WIEDEKING FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
6BD RE-ELECTION OF PROF. ROLF M. ZINKERNAGEL M.D. FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
6C ELECTION OF PROF. WILLIAM BRODY, M.D., PH.D. FOR A Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM
07 APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR Management For For
08 ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER-PROPOSALS PRESENTED Management For For
AT THE MEETING
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DEERE & COMPANY
SECURITY 244199105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DE MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US2441991054 AGENDA 932992185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRANDALL C. BOWLES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAYTON M. JONES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. PATRICK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - ANNUAL ELECTION OF Management For For
DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - SEPARATION OF CEO AND Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN RESPONSIBILITIES
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
SECURITY 459902102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IGT MEETING DATE 03-Mar-2009
ISIN US4599021023 AGENDA 932992161 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT A. BITTMAN For For
2 RICHARD R. BURT For For
3 PATTI S. HART For For
4 ROBERT A. MATHEWSON For For
5 THOMAS J. MATTHEWS For For
6 ROBERT MILLER For For
7 FREDERICK B. RENTSCHLER For For
8 DAVID E. ROBERSON For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL Management Against Against
GAME TECHNOLOGY 2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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, 2009.
04 ELECTION OF PHILIP G. SATRE TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS. "AN "AGAINST" VOTE ON ITEM 4 WILL BE
TREATED AS A WITHHOLD VOTE WITH RESPECT TO PHILIP
G. SATRE."
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PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 720186105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNY MEETING DATE 06-Mar-2009
ISIN US7201861058 AGENDA 932992438 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
A DIRECTOR Management
1 E. JAMES BURTON For For
2 JOHN W. HARRIS For For
3 AUBREY B. HARWELL, JR. For For
4 DAVID E. SHI For For
B RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
C APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION OF
THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 24
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
SECURITY 254687106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DIS MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN US2546871060 AGENDA 932990559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ARNOLD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH L. ESTRIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. IGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN P. JOBS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRED H. LANGHAMMER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AYLWIN B. LEWIS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER, JR. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSE- Management For For
COOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2002 EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORTING.
06 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS.
07 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
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LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 523768109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LEE MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN US5237681094 AGENDA 932994963 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM E. MAYER For For
2 GREGORY P. SCHERMER For For
3 MARK B. VITTERT For For
02 TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE Management For For
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO EFFECT A REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT.
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
SECURITY G9143X208 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG9143X2082 AGENDA 932994418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE Management For For
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S DISCONTINUANCE FROM
BERMUDA AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 132G OF THE
COMPANIES ACT 1981 OF BERMUDA AND THE COMPANY'S
CHANGE OF DOMICILE TO SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND.
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT WILL Management For For
HAVE THE EFFECT OF INCREASING OUR REGISTERED
SHARE CAPITAL.
03 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NAME OF TYCO Management For For
INTERNATIONAL LTD.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CHANGE OF THE Management For For
CORPORATE PURPOSE OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
05 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S Management For For
PROPOSED SWISS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
06 TO CONFIRM SWISS LAW AS THE AUTHORITATIVE Management For For
LEGISLATION GOVERNING TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
07 TO CONFIRM THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS OF Management For For
TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD. AS SCHAFFHAUSEN,
SWITZERLAND.
08 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH AS Management For For
SPECIAL AUDITOR UNTIL TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S
NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
09 TO ELECT DELOITTE AG AS OUR STATUTORY AUDITORS Management For For
FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR UNTIL TYCO INTERNATIONAL
LTD.'S NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
10 TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF REGISTERED CAPITAL.
11 TO APPROVE 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 CHANGE OF DOMICILE.
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD
SECURITY G9143X208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG9143X2082 AGENDA 932994521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD D. BREEN For For
2 TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE For For
3 BRIAN DUPERREAULT For For
4 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
5 RAJIV. L. GUPTA For For
6 JOHN A. KROL For For
7 BRENDAN R. O'NEILL For For
8 WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS For For
9 SANDRA S. WIJNBERG For For
10 JEROME B. YORK For For
11 R. DAVID YOST For For
02 REAPPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET
THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
03 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 STOCK AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
SECURITY 636180101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NFG MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN US6361801011 AGENDA 932996347 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R. DON CASH For For
2 STEPHEN E. EWING For For
3 GEORGE L. MAZANEC For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM
03 VOTE TO APPROVE THE 2009 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Management For For
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET, INC.
SECURITY 966837106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFMI MEETING DATE 16-Mar-2009
ISIN US9668371068 AGENDA 932994608 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. JOHN B. ELSTROTT For For
2 GABRIELLE E. GREENE For For
3 HASS HASSAN For For
4 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
5 JOHN P. MACKEY For For
6 MORRIS J. SIEGEL For For
7 DR. RALPH Z. SORENSON For For
8 W.A. (KIP) TINDELL, III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE COMPANY'S 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AS THE 2009
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR TEAM Management For For
MEMBER STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SEPARATING THE Shareholder Against For
ROLES OF COMPANY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPANY Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER VOTES AND A SIMPLE MAJORITY
THRESHOLD.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATING FROM A TEXAS CORPORATION TO A
NORTH DAKOTA CORPORATION.
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COVIDIEN LTD.
SECURITY G2552X108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN BMG2552X1083 AGENDA 932993377 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO Management For For
02 APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO SET THE
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
SECURITY 682129101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OMN MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN US6821291019 AGENDA 932997135 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN M. MCMULLEN For For
2 LARRY B. PORCELLATO For For
3 ROBERT A. STEFANKO For For
2 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
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION
SECURITY 316394105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL LION MEETING DATE 19-Mar-2009
ISIN US3163941053 AGENDA 932999177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE RESERVATION OF 2,277,790.29 SHARES Management For For
OF COMMON STOCK ("WARRANT SHARES") FOR ISSUANCE
UPON THE EXERCISE OF THAT CERTAIN WARRANT DATED
DECEMBER 19, 2008, ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH
FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE U.S. TREASURY'S TARP CAPITAL PURCHASE
PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED MAY BE
MODIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS OF WARRANT.
02 TO GRANT MANAGEMENT OF FIDELITY SOUTHERN Management For For
CORPORATION THE AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME AND DATE IN ORDER TO
ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES OR ATTENDANCE AT THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
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IBERDROLA SA
SECURITY 450737101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBDRY MEETING DATE 20-Mar-2009
ISIN US4507371015 AGENDA 933003559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
IBERDROLA, S.A. (BALANCE SHEET, PROFIT AND LOSS
STATEMENT, STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS,
AND NOTES) AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF IBERDROLA, S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
(BALANCE SHEET, PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT,
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY,
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, AND NOTES) FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.
02 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
PROPOSAL FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PROFITS/LOSSES
AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.
03 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
INDIVIDUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT OF IBERDROLA, S.A.
AND OF THE CONSOLIDATED MANAGEMENT REPORT OF
IBERDROLA, S.A. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.
04 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT AND ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED ON
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
05 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY AND OF Management For For
ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
06 RATIFICATION OF THE INTERIM APPOINTMENT AS Management For For
DIRECTOR OF MS. SAMANTHA BARBER TO FILL A
VACANCY, AS AN EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR,
MADE AFTER THE HOLDING OF THE LAST GENERAL
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
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07 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE Management For For
EXPRESS POWER OF DELEGATION, FOR THE DERIVATIVE
ACQUISITION OF THE COMPANY'S OWN SHARES BY THE
COMPANY ITSELF AND/OR BY ITS SUBSIDIARIES, UP TO A
MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5%) PERCENT OF THE SHARE CAPITAL,
PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, FOR WHICH PURPOSE
THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING OF APRIL 17,
2008 IS HEREBY DEPRIVED OF EFFECT TO THE EXTENT OF
THE UNUSED AMOUNT.
08 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE Management For For
EXPRESS POWER OF SUBSTITUTION, FOR A TERM OF FIVE
(5) YEARS, OF THE POWER TO ISSUE: A) BONDS OR SIMPLE
DEBENTURES AND OTHER FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES OF
A LIKE NATURE (OTHER THAN NOTES), AS WELL AS
PREFERRED STOCK, UP TO A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF
TWENTY (20) BILLION EUROS, AND B) NOTES UP TO A
MAXIMUM AMOUNT, INDEPENDENTLY OF THE FOREGOING,
OF SIX (6) BILLION EUROS; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
COMPANY TO GUARANTEE, WITHIN THE LIMITS SET FORTH
ABOVE, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
09 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE Management For For
EXPRESS POWER OF SUBSTITUTION, FOR A TERM OF FIVE
(5) YEARS, OF THE POWER TO ISSUE DEBENTURES OR
BONDS THAT ARE EXCHANGEABLE FOR AND/OR
CONVERTIBLE INTO SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF
OTHER COMPANIES WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF ITS GROUP,
AND WARRANTS ON NEWLY-ISSUED OR OUTSTANDING
SHARES OF THE COMPANY OR OF OTHER COMPANIES
WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF ITS GROUP, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
10 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE Management For For
EXPRESS POWER OF DELEGATION, TO APPLY FOR THE
LISTING ON AND DELISTING FROM SPANISH OR FOREIGN,
OFFICIAL OR UNOFFICIAL, ORGANIZED OR OTHER
SECONDARY MARKETS OF THE SHARES, DEBENTURES,
BONDS, NOTES, PREFERRED STOCK OR ANY OTHER
SECURITIES ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, AND TO ADOPT
SUCH RESOLUTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE
THE CONTINUED LISTING OF THE SHARES, DEBENTURES
OR OTHER SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY THAT MAY THEN
BE OUTSTANDING, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT.
11 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE Management For For
EXPRESS POWER OF DELEGATION, TO CREATE AND FUND
ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS, PURSUANT TO
APPLICABLE LEGAL PROVISIONS, FOR WHICH PURPOSE
THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS
AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING OF APRIL 17,
2008 IS HEREBY DEPRIVED OF EFFECT TO THE EXTENT OF
THE UNUSED AMOUNT.
12A AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES Management For For
23, 28, 34, 36, 37, 38, 45, 46, 47 AND 49 OF TITLE
II OF THE BY-LAWS.
12B AMENDMENT OF THE BY-LAWS: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES Management For For
57 AND 58 OF TITLE IV OF THE BY-LAWS.
13 AMENDMENT OF THE REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL Management For For
SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING AND APPROVAL, IF
APPLICABLE, OF A NEW RESTATED TEXT OF SUCH
REGULATIONS FOR THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS'
MEETING.
14 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE AND EXECUTE Management For For
ALL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT
THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING, FOR
CONVERSION THEREOF INTO A PUBLIC INSTRUMENT, AND
FOR THE INTERPRETATION, CORRECTION AND
SUPPLEMENTATION THEREOF OR FURTHER ELABORATION
THEREON UNTIL THE REQUIRED REGISTRATIONS ARE
MADE.
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COCA-COLA FEMSA, S.A.B DE C.V.
SECURITY 191241108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL KOF MEETING DATE 23-Mar-2009
ISIN US1912411089 AGENDA 933006822 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PRESENTATION Management For
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF COCA-COLA FEMSA,
S.A.B DE C.V. FOR THE 2008 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, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF TAX Management For
OBLIGATIONS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 86, SUBSECTION XX
OF THE INCOME TAX LAW.
03 APPLICATION OF RESULTS, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF CASH Management For
DIVIDEND, IN MEXICAN PESOS, IN AMOUNT OF $0.7278 PER
EACH SHARE.
04 PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE AS MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF Management For
RESOURCES TO BE USED FOR SHARE REPURCHASE
PROGRAM.
05 ELECTION OF PROPRIETARY AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Management For
AND SECRETARIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
QUALIFICATION OF THEIR INDEPENDENCE, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW.
06 PROPOSAL TO INTEGRATE THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Management For
(I) FINANCE AND PLANNING, (II) AUDIT, AND (III)
CORPORATE PRACTICES; APPOINTMENT OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE CHAIRMAN.
07 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING'S RESOLUTION.
08 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTE. Management For
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GENCORP INC.
SECURITY 368682100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GY MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2009
ISIN US3686821006 AGENDA 933003624 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS A. CORCORAN For For
2 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
3 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
4 DAVID A. LORBER For For
5 JAMES H. PERRY For For
6 MARTIN TURCHIN For For
7 ROBERT C. WOODS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO S.A.B. DE CV
SECURITY 344419106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL FMX MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2009
ISIN US3444191064 AGENDA 933008054 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; PRESENTATION Management For
OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FOMENTO
ECONOMICO MEXICANO, S.A.B. DE C.V. FOR THE 2008, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLIANCE OF TAX Management For
OBLIGATIONS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 86, SUBSECTION XX
OF THE INCOME TAX LAW.
03 APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS FOR THE 2008 FISCAL Management For
YEAR, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF A CASH DIVIDEND, IN
MEXICAN PESOS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.0807887 PER EACH
SERIES "B" SHARE, AND $0.100985875 PER EACH SERIES
"D" SHARE, CORRESPONDING TO $0.4039435 PER "B UNIT"
AND $0.4847322 PER "BD" UNIT.
04 PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE AS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF Management 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
AND SECRETARIES OF THE BOARD, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
06 PROPOSAL TO INTEGRATE THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: Management For
(I) FINANCE AND PLANNING, (II) AUDIT, AND (III)
CORPORATE PRACTICES; APPOINTMENT OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE CHAIRMAN, AND WITH THEIR REMUNERATION.
07 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES FOR THE EXECUTION AND Management For
FORMALIZATION OF THE MEETING'S RESOLUTION.
08 READING AND, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVAL OF THE MINUTE. Management For
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WILLIAM DEMANT HOLDING
SECURITY K9898W129 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL WILLF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Mar-2009
ISIN DK0010268440 AGENDA 701839803 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION-S 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 report of the Directors' on the Company's Management For For
activities during the past FY
2. Receive and adopt the audited annual report, including Management For For
the consolidated financial statements
3. Approve to transfer the profit of DKK 970 million to the Management For For
Company's reserves to the effect that no dividend will be
paid
4. Re-elect Mr. Lars Norby Johansen, Mr. Peter Foss and Mr. Management For For
Niels B. Christiansen as the Directors; and elect Mr.
Thomas Hofman- Bang as a new Director
5. Re-elect Deloitte Statsautoriseret Revisionsaktieselskab Management For For
as the Auditor
6.a Amend the Articles of Association allowing the Company to Management For For
communicate electronically with its shareholders; and
approve that the requirement to give notice of general
meetings in nationwide daily papers be removed; the
amendments will imply that Article 7.4 of the Articles of
Association will be amended and that a new Article 15 on
electronic communication will be inserted
6.b Approve that Article 9.5 of the Articles of Association Management For For
relating to proxies at general meetings be clarified to
reflect the Danish Public Companies Act
6.c Authorize the Board of Directors, until the next AGM, to Management For For
arrange for the Company to purchase own shares of a
nominal value of up to 10% of the share capital; the
purchase price for the shares shall not differ by more
than 10% from the price quoted on Nasdaq OMX Copenhagen
A/S at the time of the acquisition
6.d Authorize the Chairman of the General Meeting to make Management For For
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 [Erhvervs- Og
Selskabsstyrelsen] as the Agency may require for
registration
7. Any other business Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF ADDITIONAL TEXT IN RESOL-UTION 6A. IF YOU HAVE
ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
THIS PR-OXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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SAPPORO HOLDINGS LIMITED
SECURITY J69413128 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SBW.MU MEETING DATE 27-Mar-2009
ISIN JP3320800000 AGENDA 701829270 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend the Articles of Incorporation Management For For
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Management For For
5. Approve Policy regarding Large-scale Purchases of Company Management For For
Shares
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BNP PARIBAS
SECURITY F1058Q238 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BNP.PA MEETING DATE 27-Mar-2009
ISIN FR0000131104 AGENDA 701830716 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly 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 b-e
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediarie-s, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Glob-al
Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the
local custodian. If y-ou are unsure whether your Global
Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, p-lease
contact your representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE Non-Voting
OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL
BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
1. Grant authority for the new class of preferred stock Management For For
[Class B] and amend Bylaws accordingly, subject to
approval of item 2
2. Grant authority for the issuance of preferred stock Management For For
[Class B] in favor of societe de Prise de participation
de 1'Etat [SPPE] for up to aggregate nominal amount of
EUR 608,064,070, subject to approval of item 1
3. Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
4. Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves of up Management For For
to EUR 1 billion for bonus issue or increase in par
value, subject to approval of items 1 and 2
5. Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
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NYSE EURONEXT
SECURITY 629491101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NYX MEETING DATE 02-Apr-2009
ISIN US6294911010 AGENDA 933004032 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELLYN L. BROWN For For
2 MARSHALL N. CARTER For For
3 PATRICIA M. CLOHERTY For For
4 SIR GEORGE COX For For
5 SYLVAIN HEFES For For
6 JAN-MICHIEL HESSELS For For
7 DOMINIQUE HOENN For For
8 SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON For For
9 JAMES S. MCDONALD For For
10 DUNCAN M. MCFARLAND For For
11 JAMES J. MCNULTY For For
12 DUNCAN L. NIEDERAUER For For
13 BARON JEAN PETERBROECK For For
14 ALICE M. RIVLIN For For
15 RICARDO SALGADO For For
16 JEAN-FRANCOIS THEODORE For For
17 RIJNHARD VAN TETS For For
18 SIR BRIAN WILLIAMSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NYSE EURONEXT'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
CERTIFICATED SHARES.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTING.
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TELECOM ITALIA MEDIA SPA, ROMA
SECURITY T92765121 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TIT.MI MEETING DATE 03-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0001389920 AGENDA 701831833 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 06
APR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT Y-OUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
O.1 Receive the examination of the balance sheet as of 31 DEC Management No Action
2008, Board of Directors reporting on Management and
Board of Auditors reporting; relating and consequential
resolutions
O.2 Appoint the Directors; related and consequential
resolution Management No Action
O.3 Approve the consequential determinations after the Management No Action
suspension of a Statutory Auditor
E.1 Amend the Article 5 [Corporate capital] of Corporate By Management No Action
By laws; related and consequential resolutions
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NOBEL BIOCARE
SECURITY H5783Q130 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NBHGF.PK MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0037851646 AGENDA 701848016 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN Non-Voting
THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING WAS Non-Voting
RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATI-ON DEADLINE. IF YOUR
SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE OF
[BOOK CLO-SING/REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE], YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FO-R THIS
MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES
THAT WERE NOT REGISTER-ED PRIOR TO THE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 543481 DUE ADDITION OF RES-OLUTIONS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND Y-OU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Approve to propose the Board of Directors, annual report Management No Action
and consolidated financial statements for 2008
2. Approve the statutory financial statements of Nobel Management No Action
Biocare Holding Ltd for 2008
3. Approve the appropriate available earnings/dividends for Management No Action
2008 as specified
4. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Directors Management No Action
for their services in the business year 2008
5.1 Re-elect Mr. Stig Eriksson by way of separate election Management No Action
for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.2 Re-elect Mr. Antoine Firmenich by way of separate Management No Action
election for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.3 Re-elect Mr. Edgar Fluri by way of separate election for Management No Action
a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.4 Re-elect Mr. Robert lilja by way of separate election for Management No Action
a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.5 Re-elect Mrs. Jane Royston by way of separate election Management No Action
for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.6 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron by way of separate election for Management No Action
a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.7 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Watter by way of separate election for Management No Action
a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
5.8 Re-elect Mr. Ernst Zaengerle by way of separate election Management No Action
for a 1 year term of office until the next AGM
6. Re-elect KPMG AG Zurich as Auditor of the business year Management No Action
2009
7. Authorize the Board of Directors to issue a total maximum Management No Action
of 25,000,000 new shares of follows; authorized share
capital, so that the Board of Directors is authorized to
increase the share capital until 06 APR 2011 by an amount
up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully
paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF
0.40 each and; conditional share capital in the amount of
up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000 fully
paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF
0.40 all according to the conditions of the proposed new
Articles 3b and 3c of the Articles of Incorporation as
specified
8. Approve the cancellation of 532,000 shares with a par Management No Action
value of CHF 0.40 each acquired in 2008 with in the scope
of the repurchase program according to the resolution of
the Annual General Meeting of 27 MAR 2008, and the
corresponding reduction of the share capital from CHF
49,726,612 by CHF 212,800 to CHF 49,513,812 using the
amount resulting from the reduction to dissolve the
corresponding reserve for treasury shares; to declare, as
a result of the audit report prepared in accordance with
article 732 paragraph 2 of the swiss code of obligations
that the claims by the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the above reduction of the share capital;
and; to amend article 3 paragraph 1 of the articles of
incorporation as follows
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SEAT PAGINE GIALLE SPA
SECURITY T8380H120 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL PG.MI MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0004458094 AGENDA 701840301 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 09
APR 2009 AT 11.00AM. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WI-LL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADV-
ISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE
QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING I-S CANCELLED. THANK
YOU.
1. Approve the financial statement of Seat Pagine Gialle SPA Management No Action
YE 31 DEC 2008, Board of Directors reporting on the
Management related and consequential resolutions
2. Appoint the Board of Directors and of its Chairman upon Management No Action
determination of the number, the terms of the office and
resolutions Ex Article 21 of the Company's Bylaws
[Directors emoluments and refunds], related and
consequential resolutions
3. Appoint the Board of Auditors and its Chairman, related Management No Action
emoluments related and consequential resolutions
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 913017109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UTX MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US9130171096 AGENDA 933001644 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS R. CHENEVERT For For
2 GEORGE DAVID For For
3 JOHN V. FARACI For For
4 JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER For For
5 JAMIE S. GORELICK For For
6 CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ For For
7 EDWARD A. KANGAS For For
8 CHARLES R. LEE For For
9 RICHARD D. MCCORMICK For For
10 HAROLD MCGRAW III For For
11 RICHARD B. MYERS For For
12 H. PATRICK SWYGERT For For
13 ANDRE VILLENEUVE For For
14 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: OFFSETS FOR FOREIGN Shareholder Against For
MILITARY SALES
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T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 74144T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TROW MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US74144T1088 AGENDA 933001961 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD C. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD B. HEBB, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A.C. KENNEDY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN C. ROGERS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. ALFRED SOMMER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DWIGHT S. TAYLOR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 930059100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WDR MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US9300591008 AGENDA 933005022 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS E. LOGUE For For
2 RONALD C. REIMER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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SCHLUMBERGER LIMITED (SCHLUMBERGER N.V.)
SECURITY 806857108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLB MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN AN8068571086 AGENDA 933013865 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. CAMUS For For
2 J.S. GORELICK For For
3 A. GOULD For For
4 T. ISAAC For For
5 N. KUDRYAVTSEV For For
6 A. LAJOUS For For
7 M.E. MARKS For For
8 L.R. REIF For For
9 T.I. SANDVOLD For For
10 H. SEYDOUX For For
11 L.G. STUNTZ For For
02 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AND APPROVE OF FINANCIALS AND Management For For
DIVIDENDS.
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING A STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V408 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PBR MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US71654V4086 AGENDA 933032497 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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I MANAGEMENT REPORT, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
AUDIT COMMITTEE'S OPINION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008
II CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Management For For
2009
III DISTRIBUTION OF RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 Management For For
IV ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
V ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
VI ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD AND THEIR Management For For
RESPECTIVE SUBSTITUTES
VII ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPENSATION OF Management For For
MANAGEMENT AND EFFECTIVE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE, AS WELL AS THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROFITS PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 41 AND 56 OF THE
COMPANY'S BYLAWS
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A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 831865209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AOS MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US8318652091 AGENDA 933003460 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM P. GREUBEL For For
2 ROBERT J. O'TOOLE For For
3 IDELLE K. WOLF For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE A.O. Management Against Against
SMITH COMBINED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN TO
INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
BY 1,250,000.
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A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 831865209 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AOS MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US8318652091 AGENDA 933011974 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT, Management For For
PURSUANT TO WHICH SICO WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO
MERGERCO.
02 ADOPT AMENDED CHARTER WHICH PROVIDES FOR: (A) Management For For
TEMPORARY INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED CLASS A. (B)
INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERS OF BOARD
ELECTED BY COMMON STOCK. (C) SHARES OF CLASS A TO
CONVERT AUTOMATICALLY INTO COMMON STOCK
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. (D) SHARES OF CLASS
A CONVERT AUTOMATICALLY INTO COMMON STOCK ONCE
OUTSTANDING SHARES FALL BELOW 2,397,976.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE STOCK ISSUANCE TO SICO Management For For
STOCKHOLDERS PURSUANT TO THE MERGER
CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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COPART, INC.
SECURITY 217204106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CPRT MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US2172041061 AGENDA 933013168 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AN OPTION TO ACQUIRE Management Against Against
2,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO EACH OF WILLIS
J. JOHNSON, OUR CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER, AND A. JAYSON ADAIR, OUR PRESIDENT, SUCH
GRANTS TO BE MADE IN LIEU OF ANY CASH SALARY OR
BONUS COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF $1.00 PER YEAR OR
GRANT OF ANY ADDITIONAL EQUITY INCENTIVES FOR A
FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.
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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.
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COLAS SA, BOULOGNE
SECURITY F19320104 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL COABF.PK MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000121634 AGENDA 701840490 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French resident shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the proxy card dir-ectly to the sub custodian.
Please contact your client service representative-to
obtain the necessary card, account details and
directions. The followin-g applies to non-resident
shareowners: proxy cards: voting instructions will-be
forwarded to the global custodians that have become
registered intermediar- ies, on the vote deadline date.
In capacity as registered intermediary, the gl-obal
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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Receive the reports of the management and the Auditors Management For For
and approve the Company's financial statements for the YE
in 2008, as presented, showing earnings for the FY of EUR
327,745,470.97 accordingly, the shareholders' meeting
gives permanent discharge to the Directors for the
performance of their duties during the said FY, the
shareholders' meeting approves the expenses that were not
tax deductible of EUR 14,098.00
O.2 Receive the reports of the management and the Auditors and Management For For
approve the consolidated financial statements for the
said FY, in the form presented to the meeting, showing
net profits [group share] of EUR 490,164,000.00
O.3 approve the recommendations of the board of directors and Management For For
resolves that the income for the FY be appropriated as
specified: earnings for the FY: EUR 327,745,470.97 plus
the previous retained earnings: EUR 234,290,192.75
balance available for distribution: EUR 562,035,663.72
legal reserve: EUR 4,497.90 with a distribution of a
dividend: EUR 284,783,371.25 retained earnings EUR
277,247,794.57 the shareholders will receive a net
dividend of EUR 8.75 per share, and will entitle to the
40% deduction provided by the French Tax code, this
dividend will be paid as from 28 APR 2009, the
shareholders may choese the dividend payment in cash or
in shares from 28 APR 2009 to 19 may 2009, after this
date, the shareholders will receive the dividend in cash,
grant delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to
take all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities, as required by law, it is reminded that, for
the last 3 financial years, the dividends paid, were as
follows: EUR 4.80 for FY 2005 EUR 6.40 for FY 2006 EUR
8.50 for FY 2007
O.4 Receive the special report of the Auditors on Agreements Management For For
governed by Article L.225-38 ET SEQ, of the French
Commercial Code and approve the said report and the
Agreements referred to therein
O.5 Re-elect Mr. Herve Le Bouc as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.6 Re-elect Mr. Christian Balmes as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Olivier Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Thierry Genestar as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Thierry Montouche as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.10 Re-elect Mr. Bouygues as a Director for a 2-year period Management For For
O.11 Elect Mr. Francois Bertiere as a Director for a 2-year Management For For
period
O.12 Re-appoint the Mazars as statutory Auditor for a 6-year Management For For
period
O.13 Re-appoint the Thierry Colin as deputy Auditor for a Management For For
6-year period
O.14 Authorize the Board of Directors, on 1 or more occasions, Management For For
to buy back the Company's shares on the open market,
subject to the conditions described below: maximum
purchase price: EUR 250.00, maximum number of shares to
be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum funds
invested in the share buybacks: EUR 79,092,000.00,
[authority is given for an 18-month period] approve the
delegation of powers supersedes any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect, grant delegates all
powers to the Board of Directors to take all necessary
measures and accomplish all necessary formalities
O.15 Grant full powers to the bearer of an original, a copy or Management For For
extract of the minutes of this meeting to carry out all
filings, publications and other formalities prescribed by
Law
E.16 Amend Articles NR 18, 22, 27, 33 and 34 of the Bylaws and Management For For
to delete Article NR 14
E.17 Grant all powers to 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, [Authority is given for an 18-month
period], approve the delegation of powers supersedes any
and all earlier delegations to the same effect, grant
delegates all powers to the Board of Directors to take
all necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share Management For For
capital, on one or more occasions, in favour of Employees
of the Company and related Companies who are Members of a
Company savings Plan, [Authority is given for a 26-month
period]; and within the limit of 10% of the share
capital, this delegation of powers supersedes any and all
earlier delegations to the same effect, grant delegates
all powers to the board of Directors to take all
necessary measures and accomplish all necessary
formalities
E.19 Grant delegates to the Board of Directors the necessary Management For For
powers to increase the capital, on one or more occasions,
by a maximum nominal amount of EUR 10,000,000.00, with
preferred subscription rights maintained, by issuance of
shares, and, or securities giving access to the capital
and or by capitalizing reserves, profits or premiums or
others, by a maximum nominal amount which cannot exceed
the overall amount of the sums which may be capitalized,
[Authority is granted for a 26-month period]
authorization supersedes the fraction unused of the
authority granted by the shareholders' meeting of 19 APR
2005 in its Resolution 16 and this delegation of powers
supersedes any and all earlier delegations to the same
effect
E.20 Grant Authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of EUR 10 million
E.21 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the event of Management For For
additional demand related to delegations submitted to
shareholder vote above
E.22 Grant Authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
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GRUPO BIMBO SAB DE CV, MEXICO
SECURITY P4949B104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GRBMF.PK MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN MXP495211262 AGENDA 701859336 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY MEXICAN NATIONALS HAVE Non-Voting
VOTING RIGHTS AT THIS MEETING. IF-YOU ARE A MEXICAN
NATIONAL AND WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT YOUR VOTE ON
THIS MEETING-PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE. THANK YOU
I. Discussion, approval or modification of the report from Non-Voting
Management that is ref-erred to in the main part of
Article 172 of the General Mercantile Companies L-aw,
including the Audited financial statements of the
Company, consolidated wi-th those of its subsidiary
Companies, for the FYE 31 DEC 2008, after reading o-f the
following reports: from the Chairperson of the Board of
Directors, from-the Chief Executive Officer, from the
Outside Auditor and from the Chairperson-s of the audit
and corporate practices Committees of the Company
II. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, approval of Non-Voting
the report that is refe-rred to in Article 86, part xx, of
the income tax law, regarding compliance wi-th tax
obligations by the Company
III. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, approval of Non-Voting
the allocation of resul-ts for the FYE that ended on 31
DEC 2008
IV. Presentation, discussion and, if relevant, approval of
the payment of a cash d-ividend in the amount of MXN 0.46
for each one of the shares representative of-the share
capital of the Company of the Company that is in
circulation
V. Designation or, if relevant, ratification of the Non-Voting
appointments of the Members o-f the Board of Directors and
determination of their compensation
VI. Designation or, if relevant, ratification of the Non-Voting
appointments of the Chairpers-ons and Members of the
Audit and corporate practices Committees of the Company-,
as well as the determination of their compensation
VII. Presentation and, if relevant, approval of the report Non-Voting
regarding the purchase o-f the Company's own shares, as
well as the determination of the maximum amount-of funds
that the Company will be able to allocate for the
purchase of own sh-ares, in accordance with the terms of
Article 56, part iv, of the Securities M-arket Law
VIII. Designation of special delegates Non-Voting
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY
SECURITY 359694106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FUL MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US3596941068 AGENDA 933003650 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JULIANA L. CHUGG For For
2 RICHARD L. MARCANTONIO For For
3 ALFREDO L. ROVIRA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS H.B. Management For For
FULLER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE H.B. FULLER COMPANY 2009 DIRECTOR Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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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.
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BP P.L.C.
SECURITY 055622104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BP MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US0556221044 AGENDA 933008888 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE THE DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT AND Management For For
ACCOUNTS
02 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR A BURGMANS For For
2 MRS C B CARROLL For For
3 SIR WILLIAM CASTELL For For
4 MR I C CONN For For
5 MR G DAVID For For
6 MR E B DAVIS, JR For For
7 MR R DUDLEY For For
8 MR D J FLINT For For
9 DR B E GROTE For For
10 DR A B HAYWARD For For
11 MR A G INGLIS For For
12 DR D S JULIUS For For
13 SIR TOM MCKILLOP For For
14 SIR IAN PROSSER For For
15 MR P D SUTHERLAND For For
18 TO RE-APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION
S19 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY FOR Management For For
THE PURCHASE OF ITS OWN SHARES BY THE COMPANY
20 TO GIVE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES UP TO A Management For For
SPECIFIED AMOUNT
S21 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO GIVE AUTHORITY TO ALLOT A Management For For
LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES FOR CASH FREE OF PRE-
EMPTION RIGHTS
S22 SPECIAL RESOLUTION: TO AUTHORIZE THE CALLING OF Management For For
GENERAL MEETINGS (EXCLUDING ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETINGS) BY NOTICE OF AT LEAST 14 CLEAR DAYS
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TELEVISION FRANCAISE 1 SA TF1, BOULOGNE BILLANCOUR
SECURITY F91255103 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL TVFCF.PK MEETING DATE 17-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000054900 AGENDA 701867698 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub custodian.
Please contact your Client Service Representative-to
obtain the necessary card, account details and
directions. The followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Gl-obal
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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors, the Management For For
Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Auditors,
approves the Company's financial statements for the YE in
2008, as presented; accordingly, the shareholders'
meeting gives permanent discharge to the Directors for
the performance of their duties during the said FY
O.2 Receive the reports of the Board of Directors and the Management For For
Auditors, approves 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 agreements Management For For
governed by Article L.225-38 of the French Commercial
Code, approves said report and the agreements referred to
therein
O.4 Approve the noticed available earnings of EUR Management For For
244,339,483.77, taking into ac count the net income of
EUR 138,921,498.49 and the retained earnings of EUR
105,417,985.28, approves the recommendations of the Board
of Directors and resolves that the income for the FY be
appropriated as follows: dividends in cash: EUR
100,302,931.24 allocation of the balance to the retained
earnings: EUR 144,036,552.53; the shareholders will
receive a net dividend of EUR 0.47 per share of a par
value of EUR 0.20, and will entitle to the 40% deduction
provided by the French Tax Code; this dividend w ill be
paid on 27 ARP 2009; in the event that the Company holds
so me of its own shares: the dividend on such shares
shall be allocated to the retained earnings account; as
required by Law, it is reminded that, for the last 3
financial years, the dividends paid, were as follows: EUR
0.65 for FY 2005, entitled to the 40% deduction provided
by the French Tax Code, EUR 0.85 for FY 2006, entitled to
the 40% deduction provided by the French Tax Code, EUR
0.85 for FY 2007, entitled to the 40% deduction provided
by the French Tax Code
O.5 Ratify the co-optation of Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Management For For
Director, to replace Claude Cohen who resigned, for the
remainder of Claude Cohen's term of office, i.e. until
the shareholders' meeting called to approve the financial
statements for the FY 2008
O.6 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patricia Barbizet as a Management For For
Director
for a 2-year period
O.7 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Martin Bouygues as a Management For For
Director for a 2-year period
O.8 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Olivier Bouygues as a Management For For
Director for a 2-year period
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O.9 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Patrick Le Lay as a Management For For
Director for a 2-year period
O.10 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Nonce Paolini as a Management For For
Director for a 2-year period
O.11 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Gilles Pelisson as a Management For For
Director for
a 2-year period
O.12 Approve to renew the appoint Mr. Haim Saban as a Director Management For For
for a 2-year period
O.13 Approve to renew the appoint the Company Bouygues as a Management For For
Director for a 2-year period
O.14 Re-appoint the Societe Francaise De participation ET DE Management For For
Gestion
SFPG as a Director for a 2-year perio
O.15 Authorizes the Board of Directors to buy back the Management For For
Company's shares on the open market, subject to the
conditions described below: maximum purchase price: EUR
25.00, minimum sale price EUR 15.00, maximum number of
shares to be acquired: 10% of the share capital, maximum
funds invested in the share buybacks: EUR 533,000,000.00;
authorization is given for an 18 month period it
supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier
authorizations to the same effect
E.16 Authorize s the Board of Directors to reduce the share Management For For
capital, on 1 or more occasions, by cancelling all or
part of the shares held by the Company in connection with
various authorizations of shares purchase granted by the
ordinary shareholders' meeting, in particular Resolution
15, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital over a 24
month period; this authorization is given for an 18-month
period it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all
earlier authorization to the same effect
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on one or Management For For
more occasions, in France or abroad, the share capital by
issuance, with the shareholders' preferred subscription
rights maintained, of ordinary shares of the Company and
any kind of securities giving access to shares of the
Company; the maximal nominal amount of capital increases
to be carried out under this delegation of authority
shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this overall ceiling
of capital increase is common to Resolutions 19, 20, 22
and 23 and the total nominal amount of the capital
increases carried out accordingly with these resolutions
shall count against this overall ceiling; the nominal
amount of debt securities issued shall not exceed EUR
900,000,000.00; this amount is common to the debt
securities issued accordingly with Resolution 19, is
autonomous and distinct from the amount of the debt
securities issued accordingly with Resolution 24 and from
the amount of the debt securities which would be decided
by the Board of Directors in accordance with Article
L.228-40 of the French Commercial Code; this delegation
is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts
unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same
effect
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors in order to increase the Management For For
share capital, in 1 or more occasions, by a maximum
nominal amount of EUR 400,000,000.00, by way of
capitalizing reserves, profits, premiums or other sums,
provided that such capitalization is allowed by Law under
the by Laws, by issuing bonus shares by raising the par
value of existing shares, or by a combination of these
methods; this delegation is given for a 26-month period
it supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect
E.19 Approve to delegates all powers to the Board of Directors Mnagement For For
to increase on 1 or more occasions, in France or abroad,
the share capital by issuance, with waiver of
shareholders' pre-emptive rights, of ordinary shares of
the Company and any kind of securities giving access to
shares of the Company; the maximal nominal amount of
capital increases to be carried out under this delegation
of authority shall not exceed EUR 15,000,000.00; this
amount shall count against the overall ceiling set forth
in Resolution 17; the nominal amount of debt securities
issued shall not exceed EUR 900,000,000.00; this amount
the ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this delegation
is given for a 26-month period it supersedes the amounts
unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same
effect
E.20 Approve that, the Board of Directors may decide, for each Management For For
1 of the issue decide accordingly with Resolution 17 and
19, to increase the number of securities to be issued in
the event of a capital increase with or without
preferential subscription right to 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 delegation is given for a
26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any
and all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors, for the issue decided Management For For
accordingly with Resolution 19, within the limit of 10%
of the Company's share capital, over a 12-month period,
to set the issue price of the ordinary shares or
securities to be issued, in accordance with the terms and
condition determined by the shareholders' meeting; this
authorization is given for a 26-month period it
supersedes the amounts unused of any and all earlier
delegations to the same effect
E.22 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase the share Management For For
capital, up to 10% of the share capital, by way of
issuing ordinary shares of the Company 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 delegation is given for a
26-month period it supersedes the amounts unused of any
and all earlier delegations to the same effect
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue accordingly Management For For
with Resolution 19, Company's ordinary shares or
securities giving access to the Company's existing or
future ordinary shares, in consideration for securities
tendered in a public exchange offer initiated in France
or abroad, by the Company concerning the shares of quoted
Company; the amount of capital increase carried out by
virtue of the present resolution shall count against the
overall ceiling set forth in Resolution 17; this
delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes
the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to
the same effect
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E.24 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more Management For For
occasions, at its sole discretion, in France or abroad,
the share capital up to a maximum nominal amount of EUR
900,000,000.00, by issuance of any securities giving
right to the allocation of debt securities; this
delegation is given for a 26-month period it supersedes
the amounts unused of any and all earlier delegations to
the same effect
E.25 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase on 1 or more Management For For
occasions, at its sole discretion, in favour of employees
of corporate officers of the Company and related
Companies, who are members of a Company Savings Plan;
this delegation is given for a 26-month period and for an
amount that shall not exceed 10% of the Company's
capital; the ceiling of the present delegation is
autonomous and distinct and the amount of such capital
increase shall neither count against the overall ceiling
set forth in Resolutions 17, 18, nor the ceiling of the
Resolution 15 of the shareholders' meeting of 17 APR
2008; this delegation supersedes the fraction unused of
any and all earlier delegations to the same effect; the
shareholders' meeting decides to cancel the shareholders'
preferential subscription rights in favour of the
beneficiaries mentioned above
E.26 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant, in 1 or more Management For For
transactions, to employees, corporate officers of the
Company and related Companies or groups of economic
interest, 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 subscribe or to purchase
to a number of shares, which shall exceed the legal
limits; the shareholders' meeting decides to cancel the
shareholders' preferential subscription rights in favour
of the beneficiaries mentioned above; this delegation is
given for a 26-month period it supersedes the fraction
unused of any and all earlier delegations to the same
effect
E.27 Amend the Article 7 of the Bylaws: Class- paying up- Management For For
rights to fractions of shares, to comply with provisions
governed by Article 36 of the Law 86-1067, dated 30 SEP
1986
E.28 Amend the Article 28 of the Bylaws: Lawsuit, related to Management For For
the Lawsuits between the shareholders and the Company
and, or its Directors
E.29 Authorize the bearer of an original, a copy or extract of Management For For
the minutes of the meeting to carry out all filings,
publications and other formalities prescribed by Law
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
SECURITY 372460105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GPC MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US3724601055 AGENDA 933004981 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. MARY B. BULLOCK For For
2 JEAN DOUVILLE For For
3 THOMAS C. GALLAGHER For For
4 GEORGE C. "JACK" GUYNN For For
5 JOHN D. JOHNS For For
6 MICHAEL M.E. JOHNS, MD For For
7 J. HICKS LANIER For For
8 WENDY B. NEEDHAM For For
9 JERRY W. NIX For For
10 LARRY L. PRINCE For For
11 GARY W. ROLLINS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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CRANE CO.
SECURITY 224399105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CR MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US2243991054 AGENDA 933005779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD G. COOK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. EVANS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC C. FAST Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DORSEY R. GARDNER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2009
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
05 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 CORPORATE EVA INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
06 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
ADOPTION OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
SECURITY 532457108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LLY MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US5324571083 AGENDA 933007367 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.S. FELDSTEIN For For
2 J.E. FYRWALD For For
3 E.R. MARRAM For For
4 D.R. OBERHELMAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS OF ERNST
& YOUNG LLP AS PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR
2009
03 APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF
ALL DIRECTORS
04 REAPPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR THE ELI LILLY AND COMPANY BONUS PLAN
05 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THAT THE Shareholder Against For
BOARD ELIMINATE ALL SUPERMAJORITY VOTING
PROVISIONS FROM THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS
06 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THAT THE Shareholder Against For
COMPANY AMEND ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO
ALLOW SHAREHOLDERS TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S
BYLAWS BY MAJORITY VOTE
07 PROPOSAL BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THAT THE Shareholder Against For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPT A POLICY OF ASKING
SHAREHOLDERS TO RATIFY THE COMPENSATION OF
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS
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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.
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M&T BANK CORPORATION
SECURITY 55261F104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTB MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US55261F1049 AGENDA 933008686 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRENT D. BAIRD For For
2 ROBERT J. BENNETT For For
3 C. ANGELA BONTEMPO For For
4 ROBERT T. BRADY For For
5 MICHAEL D. BUCKLEY For For
6 T.J. CUNNINGHAM III For For
7 MARK J. CZARNECKI For For
8 COLM E. DOHERTY For For
9 PATRICK W.E. HODGSON For For
10 RICHARD G. KING For For
11 JORGE G. PEREIRA For For
12 MICHAEL P. PINTO For For
13 MELINDA R. RICH For For
14 ROBERT E. SADLER, JR. For For
15 EUGENE J. SHEEHY For For
16 HERBERT L. WASHINGTON For For
17 ROBERT G. WILMERS For For
02 TO APPROVE THE M&T BANK CORPORATION 2009 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF M&T BANK Management For For
CORPORATION'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF M&T BANK
CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GROUP INC.
SECURITY 744573106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEG MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US7445731067 AGENDA 933012433 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALBERT R. GAMPER, JR. For For
2 CONRAD K. HARPER For For
3 SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON For For
4 DAVID LILLEY For For
5 THOMAS A. RENYI For For
6 HAK CHEOL SHIN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE YEAR
2009.
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
SECURITY 665859104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NTRS MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US6658591044 AGENDA 933012748 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LINDA WALKER BYNOE For For
2 NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA For For
3 SUSAN CROWN For For
4 DIPAK C. JAIN For For
5 ARTHUR L. KELLY For For
6 ROBERT C. MCCORMACK For For
7 EDWARD J. MOONEY For For
8 WILLIAM A. OSBORN For For
9 JOHN W. ROWE For For
10 HAROLD B. SMITH For For
11 WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG For For
12 ENRIQUE J. SOSA For For
13 CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III For For
14 FREDERICK H. WADDELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN ADVISORY Management For For
(NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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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.
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AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 03076C106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMP MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US03076C1062 AGENDA 933003612 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN D. KNOWLTON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY NODDLE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. SHARPE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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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
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
SECURITY 191216100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KO MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US1912161007 AGENDA 933005856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT A. ALLEN Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. ALLEN Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CATHLEEN P. BLACK Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY DILLER Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUHTAR KENT Management For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. KEOUGH Management For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO Management For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. MCHENRY Management For For
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAM NUNN Management For For
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. ROBINSON III Management For For
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER V. UEBERROTH Management For For
13 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Management For For
14 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. WILLIAMS Management For For
15 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
16 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
17 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
BOARD CHAIR
18 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A BOARD Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
19 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED Shareholder Against For
STOCK
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TEXTRON INC.
SECURITY 883203101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXT MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US8832031012 AGENDA 933010237 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS B. CAMPBELL Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOE T. FORD Management For For
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 446150104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBAN MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US4461501045 AGENDA 933014879 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN B. GERLACH, JR. For For
2 D. JAMES HILLIKER For For
3 JONATHAN A. LEVY For For
4 GENE E. LITTLE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2007 STOCK Management For For
AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE CORPORATION FOR THE
YEAR 2009.
04 A NON-BINDING ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
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WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
SECURITY 971807102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WL MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US9718071023 AGENDA 933017368 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TED T. CECALA For For
2 THOMAS L. DU PONT For For
3 DONALD E. FOLEY For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2009 EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
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GROUPE DANONE, PARIS
SECURITY F12033134 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL GPDNF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000120644 AGENDA 701837823 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting
and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub
custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative-to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions. The
followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions
will-be forwarded to the Global Custodians that
have become Registered Intermediar-ies, on the
Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered
Intermediary, the Gl-obal 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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A
VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST"
VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements and Management For For
statutory reports
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends of Management For For
EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the stock dividend program Management For For
O.5 Receive the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.6 Reelect Mr. Richard Goblet D'Alviella as a Management For For
Director
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Christian Laubie as a Director Management For For
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Jean Laurent as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Hakan Mogren as a Director Management For For
O.10 Re-elect Mr. Benoit Potier as a Director Management For For
O.11 Elect MR. Guylaine Saucier as a Director Management For For
O.12 Approve the remuneration of the Directors in the Management For For
aggregate amount of EUR 600,000
O.13 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% Management For For
of issued share capital
O.14 Approve the creation of the Danone Eco-Systeme Management For For
Fund
E.15 Approve to change the Company name to Danone Management For For
E.16 Amend the Article 7 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
auhtorize the share capital increase
E.17 Amend the Articles 10 of Association Regarding: Management For For
shareholders identification
E.18 Amend the Article 18 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
attendance to Board meetings through
videoconference and telecommunication
E.19 Amend the Article 22 of Bylaws regarding: Record Management For For
Date
E.20 Amend the Article 26 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
electronic voting
E.21 Amend the Article 27 of Bylaws regarding: Management For For
authorize the Board for the issuance of bonds
E.22 Amend the Articles 27 and 28 of Association Management For For
regarding: quorum requirements for ordinary and
extraordinary general meetings
E.23 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive rights
up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 45 million
E.24 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 30
Million
E.25 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to delegations
submitted to shareholder vote above
E.26 Grant authority for the capital increase of up Management For For
to EUR 25 million for future exchange offers
E.27 Grant authority for the capital increase of up Management For For
to 10 % of issued capital for future acquisitions
E.28 Grant authority for the capitalization of Management For For
reserves of up to EUR 33 million for bonus issue
or increase in par value
E.29 Approve the Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management For For
E.30 Grant authority up to 6 million shares for use Management For For
in stock option plan
E.31 Grant authority up to 2 million shares for use Management For For
in restricted stock plan
E.32 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.33 Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
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NESTLE SA, CHAM UND VEVEY
SECURITY H57312649 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NSRGF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0038863350 AGENDA 701860909 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN Non-Voting
THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-525807, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE UPCOMING
MEETING,-YOUR SHARES MUST BE RE-REGISTERED FOR
THIS MEETING. IN ADDITION, YOUR NAME MAY-BE
PROVIDED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL
OWNER. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR-GLOBAL CUSTODIAN OR
YOUR CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTI-ONS OR TO FIND OUT WHETHER YOUR
SHARES HAVE BEEN RE-REGISTERED FOR THIS MEETIN-G.
THANK YOU.
1.1 Receive the 2008 annual report, financial statements Management No Action
of Nestle SA and consolidated financial statements of
the Nestle Group, reports of the statutory Auditors
1.2 Receive the 2008 compensation report Management No Action
2. Approve to release the Members of the Board of Management No Action
Directors and the Management
3. Approve the appropiration of profits resulting from Management No Action
the balance sheet of Nestle S.A. and Dividends of CHF
1.40 per share
4.1.1 Re-elect Mr. Daniel Borel to the Board of Directors Management No Action
4.1.2 Re-elect Mrs. Carolina Mueller Mohl to the Board of Management No Action
Directors
4.2 Elect KPMG S.A., Geneva branch as the Statutory Management No Action
Auditor for a term of 1 year
5. Approve to cancel 180,000,000 repurchased under the Management No Action
Share Buy-back Programme launched on 24 AUG 2007 and
reduce the share capital by CHF 18,000,000
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RANK GROUP PLC
SECURITY G7377H121 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RNK.L MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN GB00B1L5QH97 AGENDA 701868385 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the financial statements and statutory reports Management For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Ian Burke as a Director Management For For
4. Elect Mr. Paddy Gallagher as a Director Management For For
5. Elect Mr. Owen O'Donnell as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Bill Shannon as a Director Management For For
7. Reappoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors Management For For
of the Company
8. Authorize the Audit Committee to fix remuneration of Management For For
the Auditors
9. Grant authorize to issue of equity or equity-linked Management For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 18,800,000
10. Approve to passing of ordinary Resolution 9, grant Management For For
authority to issue of equity or equity-linked
securities without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 2,700,000
11. Authorize 58,500,000 ordinary shares for market Management For For
purchase
12. Authorize the Company and Subsidiaries to make EU Management For For
Political donations to Political Organization and/or
independent election candidates up to GBP 0.025M, to
Political Organization other than political parties up
to GBP 0.025M and Incur EU Political expenditure up to
GBP 0.05
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HEINEKEN N V
SECURITY N39427211 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HINKY.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN NL0000009165 AGENDA 701901781 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 540564 DUE TO DELETION OF-RESOLUTIONS ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND-YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BLOCKING CONDITIONS FOR VOTING Non-Voting
AT THIS GENERAL MEETING ARE RE-LAXED AS THERE IS A
REGISTRATION DEADLINE / RECORD DATE ASSOCIATED
WITH THIS M-EETING. THANK YOU.
Opening Non-Voting
1.A Adopt the financial statements for the FY 2008 Management For For
1.B Approve the decision on the appropriation of the Management For For
balance of the income statement in accordance with
Article 12 paragraph 7 of the Company's Articles of
Association and the distribution of retained earnings
1.C Grant discharge to the Members of the Executive Board Management For For
1.D Grant discharge to the Members of the Supervisory Board Management For For
2. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
3.A Approve the extension and amendment of the Management For For
authorization of the Executive Board to acquire own
shares under which the maximum number of shares that
may be acquired will remain limited to 10% of the
issued share capital of the Company
3.B Authorize the Executive Board to issue [rights to] Management For For
shares
3.C Authorize the Executive Board to restrict or exclude Management For For
shareholders' pre-emptive rights
5.A Re-appoint Mr. M. Das as a Member of the Supervisory Management For For
Board
5.B Re-appoint Mr. J. M. Hessels as a Member of the Management For For
Supervisory Board
5.C Appoint Mr. Ch. Navarre as a Member of the Supervisory Management For For
Board
Closing Non-Voting
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN Non-Voting
NUMBERING. IF YOU HAVE AL-READY SENT IN YOUR VOTES,
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DECI-DE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY
SECURITY 650111107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NYT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US6501111073 AGENDA 933004082 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SCOTT GALLOWAY For For
2 WILLIAM E. KENNARD For For
3 JAMES A. KOHLBERG For For
4 DAVID E. LIDDLE For For
5 ELLEN R. MARRAM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION
SECURITY 651587107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEU MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US6515871076 AGENDA 933005743 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTORS Management
1 PHYLLIS L. COTHRAN For For
2 MARK M. GAMBILL For For
3 BRUCE C. GOTTWALD For For
4 THOMAS E. GOTTWALD For For
5 PATRICK D. HANLEY For For
6 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
7 CHARLES B. WALKER For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE NEWMARKET
CORPORATION 2004 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AND
STOCK PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTINMG FIRM FOR THE
CORPORATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 933007886 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILLIP R. COX For For
2 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
3 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
4 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
5 JOHN N. LAUER For For
6 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
7 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
8 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
9 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Abstain Against
1991 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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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
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PFIZER INC.
SECURITY 717081103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PFE MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US7170811035 AGENDA 933011176 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS A. AUSIELLO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL S. BROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANTHONY BURNS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT N. BURT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. DON CORNWELL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY, III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANA G. MEAD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM C. STEERE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PFIZER INC. 2004 STOCK Management Against Against
PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 81725T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SXT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US81725T1007 AGENDA 933012471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HANK BROWN For For
2 FERGUS M. CLYDESDALE For For
3 JAMES A.D. CROFT For For
4 WILLIAM V. HICKEY For For
5 KENNETH P. MANNING For For
6 PETER M. SALMON For For
7 ELAINE R. WEDRAL For For
8 ESSIE WHITELAW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ELECTED
CORPORATE OFFICERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE CORPORATION
SECURITY 12189T104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BNI MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US12189T1043 AGENDA 933013625 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.L. BOECKMANN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.G. COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.S. MARTINEZ Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.F. RACICOT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.S. ROBERTS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.K. ROSE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.C. WATTS, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.H. WEST Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. WHISLER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. WHITACRE, JR. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2009 (ADVISORY VOTE).
03 PROPOSAL REGARDING SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY. Shareholder Against For
04 PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS.
05 PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
SECURITY 539830109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LMT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US5398301094 AGENDA 933013942 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.C. "PETE" ALDRIDGE JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOLAN D. ARCHIBALD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. BURRITT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES O. ELLIS JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. LOY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS H. MCCORKINDALE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH W. RALSTON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK SAVAGE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. SCHNEIDER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE STEVENS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. STEVENS Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. UKROPINA Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL - TO AMEND THE CHARTER TO Management For For
DELETE THE 80% SUPERMAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED TO
AMEND ARTICLE XIII
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - REPORT ON SPACE-BASED Shareholder Against For
WEAPONS PROGRAM
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - POLICY ON PAYMENTS TO Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVES AFTER DEATH
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION
SECURITY 316394105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LION MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US3163941053 AGENDA 933020846 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES B. MILLER, JR. For For
2 MG (RET) DAVID R BOCKEL For For
3 EDWARD G. BOWEN, M.D. For For
4 DR. DONALD A. HARP, JR. For For
5 KEVIN S. KING For For
6 H. PALMER PROCTOR, JR. For For
7 ROBERT J. RUTLAND For For
8 W. CLYDE SHEPHERD, III For For
9 RANKIN M. SMITH, JR. For For
02 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
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THE AES CORPORATION
SECURITY 00130H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AES MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US00130H1059 AGENDA 933024452 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SAMUEL W. BODMAN, III For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 KRISTINA M. JOHNSON For For
4 TARUN KHANNA For For
5 JOHN A. KOSKINEN For For
6 PHILIP LADER For For
7 SANDRA O. MOOSE For For
8 JOHN B. MORSE, JR. For For
9 PHILIP A. ODEEN For For
10 CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI For For
11 SVEN SANDSTROM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
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WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 93317Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WLT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US93317Q1058 AGENDA 933033425 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HOWARD L. CLARK, JR. For For
2 JERRY W. KOLB For For
3 PATRICK A. KRIEGSHAUSER For For
4 JOSEPH B. LEONARD For For
5 VICTOR P. PATRICK For For
6 BERNARD G. RETHORE For For
7 GEORGE R. RICHMOND For For
8 MICHAEL T. TOKARZ For For
9 A.J. WAGNER For For
02 TO APPROVE A NAME CHANGE TO WALTER ENERGY, INC. Management For For
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED STOCK. Management Against Against
04 TO APPROVE THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED Management Against Against
INTO BETWEEN WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC. AND MELLON
INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC.
05 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2002 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
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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
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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: 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
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KELLOGG COMPANY
SECURITY 487836108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL K MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US4878361082 AGENDA 933005072 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN T. DILLON For For
2 JAMES M. JENNESS For For
3 DONALD R. KNAUSS For For
4 ROBERT A. STEELE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS KELLOGG'S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
03 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 APPROVAL OF THE KELLOGG COMPANY 2009 NON- Management Against Against
EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK PLAN
05 ENACT A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT FOR THE Shareholder Against For
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
06 ELECT EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY Shareholder Against For
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GATX CORPORATION
SECURITY 361448103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GMT MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3614481030 AGENDA 933010263 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANNE L. ARVIA For For
2 RICHARD FAIRBANKS For For
3 DEBORAH M. FRETZ For For
4 ERNST A. HABERLI For For
5 BRIAN A. KENNEY For For
6 MARK G. MCGRATH For For
7 JAMES B. REAM For For
8 DAVID S. SUTHERLAND For For
9 CASEY J. SYLLA For For
02 TO APPROVE THE "PERFORMANCE-BASED" Management For For
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE GATX CORPORATION
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN TO COMPLY
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR GATX CORPORATION IN 2009.
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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION
SECURITY 017175100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL Y MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US0171751003 AGENDA 933011152 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. BURNS, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAN R. CARMICHAEL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. LAVIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND L.M. WONG Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS ALLEGHANY Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES
SECURITY 002824100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABT MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US0028241000 AGENDA 933012293 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.J. ALPERN For For
2 R.S. AUSTIN For For
3 W.M. DALEY For For
4 W.J. FARRELL For For
5 H.L. FULLER For For
6 W.A. OSBORN For For
7 D.A.L. OWEN For For
8 W.A. REYNOLDS For For
9 R.S. ROBERTS For For
10 S.C. SCOTT III For For
11 W.D. SMITHBURG For For
12 G.F. TILTON For For
13 M.D. WHITE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE STOCK PROGRAM
03 APPROVAL OF THE ABBOTT LABORATORIES 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN FOR NON-U.S.
EMPLOYEES
04 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - HEALTH CARE PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
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FERRO CORPORATION
SECURITY 315405100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FOE MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3154051003 AGENDA 933019576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JENNIE S. HWANG, PH.D. For For
2 JAMES F. KIRSCH For For
3 WILLIAM J. SHARP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT
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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
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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: 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
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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
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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.
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COOPER INDUSTRIES, LTD.
SECURITY G24182100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBE MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN BMG241821005 AGENDA 933011102 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IVOR J. EVANS For For
2 KIRK S. HACHIGIAN For For
3 LAWRENCE D. KINGSLEY For For
4 JAMES R. WILSON For For
02 APPOINT ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 12/31/2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING COOPER TO Shareholder Against For
IMPLEMENT A CODE OF CONDUCT BASED ON
INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION HUMAN RIGHTS
STANDARDS.
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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
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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: 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
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SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W92277115 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SWM.DE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN SE0000310336 AGENDA 701893871 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION-S 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
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVI-DE 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 NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN SWEDEN Non-Voting
ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID VO-TE OPTION. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 540594 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING STATUS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AN-D YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
1. Opening of the Meeting and election of Mr. Claes Beyer Non-Voting
as the Chairman of the-Meeting
2. Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
3. Election of one or two persons, to verify the minutes Non-Voting
4. Determination of whether the meeting has been duly Non-Voting
convened
5. Approval of the agenda Non-Voting
6. Presentation of the annual report and the Auditors' Non-Voting
report, the consolidated f-inancial statements and the
Auditors' report on the consolidated financial
sta-tements for 2008, the Auditors' statement
regarding compliance with the princi-ples for
determination of remuneration to senior executives as
well as the Boa-rd of Directors' motion regarding the
allocation of profit and explanatory sta-tements; in
connection therewith, the President's address and the
Board of Dir-ectors' report regarding its work and the
work and function of the Compensatio-n Committee and
the Audit Committee
7. Adopt the income statement and balance sheet and the Management For For
consolidated income statement and consolidated balance
sheet
8. Approve that a dividend be paid to the shareholders in Management For For
the amount of SEK 4.10 per share and the remaining
profits be carried forward, minus the funds that may
be utilized for a bonus issue, provided that the 2009
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 04 MAY 2009; the dividend
is expected to be paid through Euroclear Sweden AB
[formerly VPC AB] on 07 MAY 2009
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 of SEK Management For For
6,110,045.76 by means of the withdrawal of 4,000,000
shares in the Company; the shares in the Company
proposed 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
10.B Approve, upon passing of Resolution 10A, to increase Management For For
in the Company's share capital of SEK 6,110,045.76
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 the Management For For
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 3,000 million; the shares shall
be acquired on the NASDAQ 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
12. Adopt the specified principles for determination of Management For For
remuneration and other terms of employment for the
President and other Members of the Group Management
team
13. Approve a Call Option Program for 2009 Management For For
14. Approve that the Company issue 1,720,000 call options Management For For
to execute the option program for 2008; that the
Company, in a deviation from the preferential rights
of shareholders, be permitted to transfer of 1,720,000
shares in the Company at a selling price of SEK 141.24
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 another similar
measure
15. Approve to determine the number of Members of the Management For For
Board of Directors at 7, without Deputies
16. Approve that the Board of Directors be paid for the Management For For
period until the close of the next AGM as follows: the
Chairman shall receive SEK 1,575,000 and the Deputy
Chairman shall receive SEK 745,000 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
Karen Guerra, Arne Jurbrant, Conny Karlsson, Kersti
Strandqvist and Meg Tiveus as the Members of the Board
of Directors and Mr. Conny Karlsson as the Chairman of
the Board, and Mr. Andrew Cripps as the Deputy Chairman
18. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
19. Approve the procedure for appointing Members to the Management For For
Nominating Committee and the matter of remuneration
for the Nominating Committee, if any
20. Adopt the instructions for Swedish Match AB's Management For For
Nominating Committee which, in all essentials, are
identical to those adopted by the 2008 AGM
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ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA, BRUXELLES
SECURITY B6399C107 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL AHBIF.PK MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN BE0003793107 AGENDA 701899607 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 551082 DUE TO ADDITION OF-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND-YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION-S 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
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVI-DE 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.
1. Management report by the Board of Directors on the Non-Voting
accounting year ending on 3-1 DEC 2008
2. Report by the Statutory Auditor on the accounting Non-Voting
year ending on 31 DEC 2008
3. Communication of the consolidated annual accounts Non-Voting
relating to the accounting y-ear ending on 31 DEC 2008
4. Approve the statutory annual accounts relating to the Management No Action
accounting year ended on 31 DEC 2008, including the
allocation of the result the dividend will be payable
as from 05 MAY 2009
5. Grant discharge to the Directors for the performance Management No Action
of their duties during the accounting year ending on
31 DEC 2008
6. Grant discharge to the Statutory Auditor for the Management No Action
performance of his duties during the accounting year
ending on 31 DEC 2008
7.A Amend the Executive remuneration policy, applicable Management No Action
as from 2009, this document can be reviewed as
indicated at the end of this notice
7.B Approve the specific one-time granting of stock Management No Action
options and shares
8.A Approve to change the control provisions relating to Management No Action
the emtnprogram
8.B Approve to change of control provisions relating to Management No Action
the US dollar notes
9.A Special report by the Board of Directors on the Non-Voting
issuance of subscription right-s and the exclusion of
the preference right of the existing shareholders in
fa-vour of specific persons, drawn up in accordance
with Articles 583,596 and 598-of the companies code
9.B Special report by the statutory Auditor on the Non-Voting
exclusion of the preference rig-ht of the existing
shareholders in favour of specific persons, Drawn up
in acc-ordance with Articles 596 and 598 of the
companies code
9.C Approve the excluding the preference right of the Management No Action
existing shareholders in relation to the issuance of
subscription rights in favour of all current
directors of the Company, as well as former Directors
of the company, as identified in the report referred
under item(a) as specified
9.D Approve the issuance of a maximum number of 1,250,000 Management No Action
subscription rights and determining their terms and
conditions [as such terms and conditions are appended
to report referred under item (a) above]
9.E Approve to increase the capital of the Company, under Management No Action
the condition precedent and to the extent of the
exercise of the subscription rights, for a maximum
amount equal to the number of subscription rights
multiplied by their exercise price and allocation of
the issuance premium to an account not available for
distribution
9.F.i Authorize the nomination Committee to determine the Management No Action
effective total number of subscription rights to be
offered and the individual number of subscription
rights to be offered to each of the Directors and
former Directors
9.Fii Authorize the two Directors acting jointly to have Management No Action
recorded by notarial deed the exercise of the
subscription rights, the corresponding increase of
the capital, the number of new shares issued, the
resulting modification to the Articles of Association
and the allocation of the issuance premium to an
account not available for distribution
10.A Special report by the Board of Directors on the Non-Voting
authorized capital, drawn up i-n accordance with
article 604 of the Companies code
10.B Approve to cancel the unused portion of the existing Management No Action
authorized capital, granting a new authorization to
the Board of Directors to increase the capital in
accordance with Article 6 of the Articles of
Association, in one or more transactions, by the
issuance of a number of shares, or financial
instruments giving right to a number of shares, which
will represent not more than 3pct of the shares
issued as at 28 APR 2009, and modifying Article 6 of
the articles of Association accordingly; such
authorization is granted for a period of five years
as from the date of publication of this modification
to the Articles of Association in the belgian state
journal [moniteur belge belgisch staatsblad]
11. Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase the Management No Action
company's own shares, as such authorization and its
terms and conditions are provided for by Article 10,
indent 1, of the Articles of Association, and
amending Article 10, indent 2 of the Articles of
Association accordingly; such authorization is
granted for a period of five years as from 28 APR 2009
12. Authorize Mr. Benoit Loore, VP legal Corporate, with Management No Action
power to substitute and without prejudice to other
delegtions of powers to the extent applicable, for
(i) the restatements of the Articles of Association
as a result of all changes referred to above, the
signing of the restated Articles of Association and
their filings with the clerk's office of the
commercial court of brussels,(ii) the filing with the
same clerk's office of the resolutions referred under
item 8 above and (iii) any other filings and
publication formalities in relation to the above
resolution
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MERCK & CO., INC.
SECURITY 589331107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRK MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US5893311077 AGENDA 933007432 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH, PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD T. CLARK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS H. GLOCER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN F. GOLDSTONE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. HARRISON, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRY R. JACOBSON, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY, M.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK, PH.D. Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL O. THIER, M.D. Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER C. WENDELL Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF THE BOARD TO NO
MORE THAN 18 DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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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
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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.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 54
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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
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INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
SECURITY 459506101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IFF MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4595061015 AGENDA 933010136 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET HAYES ADAME Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. AMEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARCELLO BOTTOLI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA B. BUCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL COOK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER A. GEORGESCU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXANDRA A. HERZAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY W. HOWELL, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHERINE M. HUDSON Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BURTON M. TANSKY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS D. TOUGH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009
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HANESBRANDS INC.
SECURITY 410345102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US4103451021 AGENDA 933010225 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHADEN For For
2 GRIFFIN For For
3 JOHNSON For For
4 MATHEWS For For
5 MULCAHY For For
6 NELSON For For
7 NOLL For For
8 SCHINDLER For For
9 ZIEGLER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS HANESBRANDS'
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR ITS 2009 FISCAL YEAR
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 55
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WEIS MARKETS, INC.
SECURITY 948849104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMK MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US9488491047 AGENDA 933010554 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT F. WEIS For For
2 JONATHAN H. WEIS For For
3 DAVID J. HEPFINGER For For
4 WILLIAM R. MILLS For For
5 MATTHEW NIMETZ For For
6 RICHARD E. SHULMAN For For
7 STEVEN C. SMITH For For
2 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION.
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FORTUNE BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 349631101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3496311016 AGENDA 933010871 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE A. CARBONARI For For
2 ANN F. HACKETT For For
3 DAVID M. THOMAS For For
4 RONALD V. WATERS, III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE
FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
04 IF PRESENTED, A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shareholder Against For
"ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE".
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SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
SECURITY 867914103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US8679141031 AGENDA 933010883 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALSTON D. CORRELL For For
2 PATRICIA C. FRIST For For
3 BLAKE P. GARRETT, JR. For For
4 DAVID H. HUGHES For For
5 M. DOUGLAS IVESTER For For
6 G. GILMER MINOR, III For For
7 JAMES M. WELLS III For For
8 KAREN HASTIE WILLIAMS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. 2009 Management For For
STOCK PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) Management For For
PROPOSAL: "RESOLVED, THAT THE HOLDERS OF COMMON
STOCK OF SUNTRUST BANKS INC., APPROVE THE
COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVES AS
DESCRIBED IN THE SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE AS
WELL AS IN THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS AND THE OTHER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
TABLES AND RELATED DISCUSSION.
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AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 025537101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AEP MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US0255371017 AGENDA 933012635 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 E.R. BROOKS For For
2 DONALD M. CARLTON For For
3 RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. For For
4 LINDA A. GOODSPEED For For
5 THOMAS E. HOAGLIN For For
6 LESTER A. HUDSON, JR. For For
7 MICHAEL G. MORRIS For For
8 LIONEL L. NOWELL III For For
9 RICHARD L. SANDOR For For
10 KATHRYN D. SULLIVAN For For
11 SARA MARTINEZ TUCKER For For
12 JOHN F. TURNER For For
02 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF Management Against Against
INCORPORATION ELIMINATING CUMULATIVE VOTING AND
SUPPORTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ADOPTION OF
MAJORITY VOTING IN DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 56
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MOODY'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 615369105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MCO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US6153691059 AGENDA 933012786 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EWALD KIST Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY A. MCKINNELL, JR., PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. WULFF Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT THE Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE
AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY Shareholder Against For
REQUIRING SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN A
SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF COMPANY SHARES UNTIL
TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR
EMPLOYMENT.
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THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 693475105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US6934751057 AGENDA 933014095 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. BERNDT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. BUNCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CHELLGREN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. CLAY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. JAMES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. KELSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. LINDSAY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. MASSARO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. PEPPER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ROHR Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. SHEPARD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MS. STEFFES Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. STRIGL Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. THIEKE Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. USHER Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. WALLS Management For For
1Q ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. WEHMEIER Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS PNC'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
04 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY Shareholder Against For
OWNERSHIP, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED BEFORE THE
MEETING.
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ROLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 775711104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROL MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US7757111049 AGENDA 933014970 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY W. ROLLINS* For For
2 HENRY B. TIPPIE* For For
3 LARRY L. PRINCE* For For
4 GLEN W. ROLLINS** For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 57
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FMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 302491303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FMC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3024913036 AGENDA 933016049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PATRICIA A. BUFFLER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: G. PETER D'ALOIA
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: C. SCOTT GREER
1D ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PAUL J. NORRIS
1E ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM Management For For
EXPIRING IN 2010: DIRK A. KEMPTHORNE
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 12541M102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHG MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US12541M1027 AGENDA 933022559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MANUEL J. IRAOLA For For
2 E. MICHEL KRUSE For For
3 ERNEST R. VEREBELYI For For
02 AMENDMENT TO RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE CORPORATION'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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BANCO SANTANDER CHILE
SECURITY 05965X109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SAN MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US05965X1090 AGENDA 933059354 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, BALANCE SHEET AND Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE BANK
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, THE INDEPENDENT REPORT OF
THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS, AND THE NOTES
CORRESPONDING TO THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31ST OF 2008.
02 THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND OF CH$1.13185985 PER Management For For
SHARE OR 65% OF 2008 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
SHAREHOLDERS AS A DIVIDEND. THE REMAINING 35% OF
2008 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS WILL
BE RETAINED AS RESERVES.
03 DESIGNATION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS. THE BOARD IS Management For For
PROPOSING DELOITTE AUDITORES Y CONSULTORES
LIMITADA.
04 RATIFY THE DIRECTORS APPOINTED TO THE BOARD. IN Management For For
2008 THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS RESIGNED:
BENIGNO RODRIGUEZ AND MARCIAL PORTELA. THE BOARD
DESIGNATED VITTORIO CORBO AND THE ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR JESUS ZABALZA AS REPLACEMENTS.
SHAREHOLDERS MUST RATIFY THESE DESIGNATIONS AND
APPROVE THE NEW ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO BE NAMED.
05 APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' 2009 Management For For
REMUNERATION. A MONTHLY STIPEND OF UF209
(APPROXIMATELY US$7,500) PLUS UF26 (US$930) PER
MONTH FOR EACH COMMITTEE A BOARD MEMBER
PARTICIPATES IN.
06 APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S 2009 BUDGET. Management For For
07 APPROVAL OF RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND Management For For
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS REGISTERED IN 2008 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 44 OF LAW 18,046 AND
DETAILED IN NOTE 14 OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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ENI S P A
SECURITY T3643A145 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL EIPAF.PK MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0003132476 AGENDA 701872372 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 30
APR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT Y-OUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2008 of ENI SPA, Management No Action
consolidated balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2008, Directors,
Board of Auditors and auditing Company's reporting
2. Approve the profits of allocation Management No Action
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 58
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MARATHON OIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 565849106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRO MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US5658491064 AGENDA 933009424 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY H. BOYCE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE P. CAZALOT, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. DABERKO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. DAVIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP LADER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LEE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SETH E. SCHOFIELD Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. USHER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR 2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR BY-LAWS TO Shareholder Against For
LOWER THE THRESHOLD FOR STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL
SPECIAL MEETINGS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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AGL RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 001204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0012041069 AGENDA 933010972 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES R. CRISP For For
2 WYCK A. KNOX, JR. For For
3 DENNIS M. LOVE For For
4 CHARLES H "PETE" MCTIER For For
5 HENRY C. WOLF For For
02 TO AMEND OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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DPL INC.
SECURITY 233293109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2332931094 AGENDA 933011099 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL R. BISHOP For For
2 FRANK F. GALLAHER For For
3 GEN. L.L. LYLES (RET.) For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANT.
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SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE INC
SECURITY 811065101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNI MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8110651010 AGENDA 933012558 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. GALLOWAY For For
2 DALE POND For For
3 RONALD W. TYSOE For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 59
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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
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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.
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TECO ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 872375100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TE MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8723751009 AGENDA 933014918 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHERRILL W. HUDSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH P. LACHER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORETTA A. PENN Management For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 RE-APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 DECLASSIFICATION OF BOARD. Shareholder Against For
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THE MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 580645109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MHP MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US5806451093 AGENDA 933015174 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SIR MICHAEL RAKE For For
2 KURT L. SCHMOKE For For
3 SIDNEY TAUREL For For
02 VOTE TO REAPPROVE PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER OUR Management For For
2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 VOTE TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING PUBLIC Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE AMOUNT
OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
POLICY REQUIRING CHAIRMAN TO BE INDEPENDENT
DIRECTOR WHO HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS AN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE COMPANY.
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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
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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: 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
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CANADIAN OIL SANDS TRUST
SECURITY 13642L100 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL COSWF MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN CA13642L1004 AGENDA 933020670 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TRUSTEE TO VOTE COMMON SHARES OF COSL SO AS TO Management For For
APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
AUDITOR OF COSL FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AT A
REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY COSL AND APPROVED BY
THE DIRECTORS THEREOF.
02 APPOINTING PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For For
AUDITOR OF THE TRUST FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AT A
REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY COSL AND APPROVED BY
THE DIRECTORS THEREOF.
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.E. (CHUCK) SHULTZ For For
2 IAN A. BOURNE For For
3 MARCEL R. COUTU For For
4 DONALD J. LOWRY For For
5 DONALD F. MAZANKOWSKI For For
6 WAYNE M. NEWHOUSE For For
7 BRANT G. SANGSTER For For
8 WESLEY R. TWISS For For
9 JOHN B. ZAOZIRNY For For
04 APPROVING THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING Management For For
COMPUTERSHARE TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF THE
TRUST FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEAR TERM
COMMENCING ON THE MEETING DATE AND EXPIRING
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
UNITHOLDERS IN 2012, AT A REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED
BY THE CORPORATION AND APPROVED BY THE
DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION, AS DESCRIBED AND
SET FORTH IN THE MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR OF
THE TRUST DATED MARCH 13, 2009.
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MORGAN STANLEY
SECURITY 617446448 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MS MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US6174464486 AGENDA 933024301 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERSKINE B. BOWLES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD J. DAVIES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NOBUYUKI HIRANO Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. MACK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES H. NOSKI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUTHAM S. OLAYAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES E. PHILLIPS, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O. GRIFFITH SEXTON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D. TYSON Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES AS Management For For
DISCLOSED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
04 TO AMEND THE 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Management Against Against
PLAN
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
CHAIR
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VIVENDI
SECURITY F97982106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL VIV.PA MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN FR0000127771 AGENDA 701836667 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN MIX MEETING. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign Non-Voting
and forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly 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 b-e
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have
become Registered Intermediarie-s, on the Vote
Deadline Date. In capacity as Registered
Intermediary, the Glob-al Custodian will sign the
Proxy Card and forward to the local custodian. If
y-ou are unsure whether your Global Custodian acts
as Registered Intermediary, p-lease contact your
representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY Non-Voting
VALID VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE
OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
O.1 Approve the financial statements and statutory Management For For
reports
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements and Management For For
statutory reports
O.3 Approve the treatment of losses and allocation of Management For For
dividends of EUR 1.40 per share
O.4 Grant Authority for the payment of dividends by Management For For
shares
O.5 Approve the Auditors' special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.6 Approve the transaction with Jean-Bernard Levy Management For For
related to severance payments
O.7 Elect Mr. Maureen Chiquet as a Supervisory Board Management For For
Member
O.8 Elect Mr. Christophe De Margerie as a Supervisory Management For For
Board Member
O.9 Grant authority for the repurchase of up to 10% of Management For For
issued share capital
E.10 Approve the reduction in share capital via Management For For
cancellation of repurchased shares
E.11 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with preemptive rights up
to aggregate nominal amount of EUR 1.5 Billion
E.12 Grant authority for the issuance of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities without preemptive rights
up to amount of EUR 800 million
E.13 Authorize the Board to increase capital in the Management For For
event of additional demand related to delegation
submitted to shareholder vote under items 11 and 12
E.14 Grant authority to the capital increase of up to Management For For
10% of issued capital for future acquisitions
E.15 Approve the Employees Stock Option Plan Management For For
E.16 Approve the Stock Purchase Plan reserved for Management For For
Employees of International Subsidiaries
E.17 Grant authority for the capitalization of reserves Management For For
of up to EUR 800 million for bonus issue or
increase in par value
E.18 Grant authority for the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
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ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP PLC
SECURITY G7630U109 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RR.L MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0032836487 AGENDA 701859730 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the financial statements and statutory reports Management For For
2. Approve the remuneration report Management For For
3. Elect Mr. John Neill as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Peter Byrom as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Iain Conn as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. James Guyette as a Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. John Rishton as a Director Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. Simon Robertson as a Director Management For For
9. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors and authorize Management For For
the Board to determine their remuneration
10. Authorize the Directors to capitalize GBP 350,000,000 Management For For
standing to the credit of the Company's merger reserve,
capital redemption reserve and/or such other reserves
issue equity with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 350,000,000 [C shares]
11. Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to make EU Management For For
political donations to political parties and/or
independent election candidates, to political
organizations other than political parties and incur EU
political expenditure up to GBP 50,000
12. Grant authority to issue the equity or equity-linked Management For For
securities with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 124,899,130
13. Grant authority to issue the equity or equity-linked Management For For
securities without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 18,734,869
14. Grant authority to 185,137,887 ordinary shares for Management For For
market purchase
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BRITISH AMERN TOB PLC
SECURITY G1510J102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BTAFF.PK MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN GB0002875804 AGENDA 701876712 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Adopt the receipt of the 2008 report and accounts Management For For
2. Approve the 2008 remuneration report Management For For
3. Declare a final dividend for 2008 Management For For
4. Re-appoint the Auditors Management For For
5. Authorize the Directors to agree the Auditors remuneration Management For For
6.1 Re-appoint Mr. Paul Adams as a Director Management For For
6.2 Re-appoint Mr. Jan Du Plessis as a Director Management For For
6.3 Re-appoint Mr. Robert Lerwill as a Director Management For For
6.4 Re-appoint Sir Nicholas Scheele as a Director Management For For
7. Re-appoint Mr. Gerry Murphy as a Director since the last Management For For
AGM
8. Approve to renew the Directors authority to allot shares Management For For
S.9 Approve to renew the Directors authority to disapply Management For For
pre-emption rights
S.10 Authorize the Company to purchase its own shares Management For For
11. Grant authority to make donations to political Management For For
organizations and to incur political expenditure
S.12 Approve the notice period for general meetings Management For For
S.13 Adopt the new Article of Associations Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE Non-Voting
IN TYPE OF RESOLUTIONS. IF Y-OU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
SECURITY 494368103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KMB MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US4943681035 AGENDA 933005806 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. ALM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS R. BERESFORD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. BERGSTROM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABELARDO E. BRU Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. DECHERD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. FALK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAE C. JEMISON, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN C. READ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. CRAIG SULLIVAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION REGARDING RIGHT OF HOLDERS OF AT
LEAST TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF SHARES TO CALL A
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
04 REAPPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE 2001 Management For For
EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING
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THE HERSHEY COMPANY
SECURITY 427866108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSY MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US4278661081 AGENDA 933007470 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.F. CAVANAUGH For For
2 C.A. DAVIS For For
3 A.G. LANGBO For For
4 J.E. NEVELS For For
5 T.J. RIDGE For For
6 D.L. SHEDLARZ For For
7 C.B. STRAUSS For For
8 D.J. WEST For For
9 L.S. ZIMMERMAN For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
SECURITY 47102X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNS MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US47102X1054 AGENDA 933011063 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SCHEID (CHAIRMAN) Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY K. ARMOUR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RICHARD FREDERICKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. KOCHARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANDON H. ROWLAND Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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CORNING INCORPORATED
SECURITY 219350105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GLW MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2193501051 AGENDA 933011570 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTORS Management
1 JAMES B. FLAWS For For
2 JAMES R. HOUGHTON For For
3 JAMES J. O'CONNOR For For
4 DEBORAH D. RIEMAN For For
5 PETER F. VOLANAKIS For For
6 MARK S. WRIGHTON For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS CORNING'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE ELECTION Shareholder Against For
OF EACH DIRECTOR ANNUALLY.
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NSTAR
SECURITY 67019E107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NST MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US67019E1073 AGENDA 933012863 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS G. DIGNAN, JR. For For
2 MATINA S. HORNER For For
3 GERALD L. WILSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2009.
03 TO AMEND SECTION 52 OF THE COMPANY'S DECLARATION Management For For
OF TRUST TO REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD FOR
THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IN UNCONTESTED
ELECTIONS.
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
SECURITY 251566105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DT MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2515661054 AGENDA 933022066 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF NET INCOME. Management For
03 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE Management For
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2008
FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 POSTPONEMENT OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL Management For
OF THE ACTIONS OF DR. KLAUS ZUMWINKEL, WHO
RESIGNED FROM THE SUPERVISORY BOARD.
05 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE ACTIONS OF THE Management For
MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008
FINANCIAL YEAR.
06 RESOLUTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND THE GROUP AUDITOR FOR
THE 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE TREASURY SHARES & USE Management For
THEM WITH EXCLUSION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS.
08 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For
09 ELECTION OF A SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER. Management For
10 RESOLUTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTROL AND Management For
PROFIT AND LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH
INTERACTIVE MEDIA CCSP GMBH.
11 CANCELLATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2004 AND Management For
CREATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2009/I AGAINST NON-
CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
12 CANCELLATION OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2006 & Management For
CREATION OFAUTHORIZED CAPITAL 2009/II AGAINST CASH
AND/OR NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.
13 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO 15 (2) OF THE Management For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
14 RESOLUTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO 16 (1) AND (2) OF Management For
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
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DTE ENERGY COMPANY
SECURITY 233331107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US2333311072 AGENDA 933031130 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERARD M. ANDERSON For For
2 JOHN E. LOBBIA For For
3 EUGENE A. MILLER For For
4 MARK A. MURRAY For For
5 CHARLES W. PRYOR, JR. For For
6 RUTH G. SHAW For For
02 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ELECTION OF Shareholder For For
DIRECTORS BY MAJORITY VOTE
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GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
SECURITY 40049J206 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TV MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US40049J2069 AGENDA 933059366 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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I APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF Management For
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE
APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING PURSUANT TO ARTICLES
TWENTY SIXTH, TWENTY SEVENTH AND OTHER
APPLICABLE ARTICLES OF THE CORPORATE BY-LAWS.
II APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
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GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B.
SECURITY 40049J206 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TV MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US40049J2069 AGENDA 933061373 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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S1 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF Management For
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO BE
APPOINTED AT THIS MEETING.
S2 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES TO CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
O1 PRESENTATION AND, IN ITS CASE, APPROVAL OF THE Management For
REPORTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 28, PARAGRAPH IV OF
THE SECURITIES MARKET LAW.
O2 PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT REGARDING CERTAIN Management For
FISCAL OBLIGATIONS OF COMPANY, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
O3 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF FINAL Management For
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.
O4 RESOLUTION (I) AMOUNT MAY BE ALLOCATED TO Management For
REPURCHASE SHARES PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 56, (II)
PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON POLICIES.
O5 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, OF THE MEMBERS THAT Management For
SHALL CONFORM BOARD, SECRETARY, ALTERNATIVE
SECRETARIES AND OFFICERS.
O6 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF Management For
MEMBERS THAT SHALL CONFORM THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
O7 APPOINTMENT OR RATIFICATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OF Management For
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OF THE
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE.
O8 COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For
DIRECTORS, OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
O9 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
E1 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES Management For
AND THE RESULTING DECREASE OF THE CAPITAL STOCK.
E2 APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES WHO WILL CARRY OUT AND Management For
FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT THIS
MEETING.
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POPULAR, INC.
SECURITY 733174106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BPOP MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN PR7331741061 AGENDA 933012281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUAN J. BERMUDEZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO M. REXACH JR. Management For For
02 TO AMEND ARTICLE FIFTH OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION TO INCREASE
THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK, PAR VALUE $6 PER SHARE ("COMMON STOCK"),
FROM 470,000,000 TO 700,000,000.
03 TO AMEND ARTICLE FIFTH OF THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION TO DECREASE
THE PAR VALUE OF THE COMMON STOCK OF THE
CORPORATION FROM $6 PER SHARE TO $0.01 PER SHARE.
04 TO PROVIDE AN ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE
CORPORATION FOR 2009.
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THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 71902E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNX MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US71902E1091 AGENDA 933013889 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING For For
2 SANFORD CLOUD, JR. For For
3 GORDON J. DAVIS, ESQ For For
4 JERRY J. JASINOWSKI For For
5 AUGUSTUS K. OLIVER II For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
03 APPROVAL OF CONTINUED USE OF THE PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2003 RESTRICTED STOCK,
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AND LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
04 GRANT TO THE BOARD OF DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO Management For For
EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT AND A REDUCTION IN
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
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CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBB MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1718711062 AGENDA 933014780 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
2 JAKKI L. HAUSSLER For For
3 MARK LAZARUS For For
4 CRAIG F. MAIER For For
5 ALEX SHUMATE For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management Against Against
CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
BY 10,000,000 COMMON SHARES AND TO MODIFY THE
LIMITS OF CERTAIN AWARD TYPES, INCLUDING FULL
VALUE SHARE AWARDS, THAT MAY BE GRANTED UNDER
THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 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 2009.
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CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871403 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBBPRB MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1718714033 AGENDA 933014780 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
2 JAKKI L. HAUSSLER For For
3 MARK LAZARUS For For
4 CRAIG F. MAIER For For
5 ALEX SHUMATE For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management Against Against
CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
BY 10,000,000 COMMON SHARES AND TO MODIFY THE
LIMITS OF CERTAIN AWARD TYPES, INCLUDING FULL
VALUE SHARE AWARDS, THAT MAY BE GRANTED UNDER
THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 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 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 66
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 674599105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OXY MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US6745991058 AGENDA 933021230 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD P. DJEREJIAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. FEICK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
03 AMENDMENT OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PERMIT STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL
SPECIAL MEETINGS.
04 REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF HOST COUNTRY LAWS. Shareholder Against For
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BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 057741100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BEZ MEETING DATE 02-May-2009
ISIN US0577411004 AGENDA 933038007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERLIN J. AUGUSTINE, JR For For
2 JOHN A. MCFARLAND For For
3 ROBERT L. PROOST For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
03 AMENDMENT TO 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
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ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 98956P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZMH MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US98956P1021 AGENDA 933017091 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY J. BERNARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC N. CASPER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. DVORAK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. HAGEMANN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR J. HIGGINS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CECIL B. PICKETT, PH.D. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AUGUSTUS A. WHITE, III, M.D., Management For For
PH.D.
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE STOCK PLAN FOR Management For For
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
05 APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE RESTATED Management For For
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-EMPLOYEE
DIRECTORS
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 67
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MOTOROLA, INC.
SECURITY 620076109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOT MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US6200761095 AGENDA 933018257 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DORMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. HAMBRECHT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. JHA Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. LEWENT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. MEISTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. MEREDITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. SCOTT III Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SOMMER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. STENGEL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. VINCIQUERRA Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. WARNER III Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. WHITE Management For For
02 AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE PAR VALUE
03 AMENDMENT TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS TO PERMIT A Management Against Against
ONE-TIME STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM
04 AMENDMENT TO THE MOTOROLA EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN OF 1999
05 STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
06 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: SPECIAL SHAREOWNER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RE: A GLOBAL SET OF Shareholder Against For
CORPORATE STANDARDS AT MOTOROLA FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS
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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 890516107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TR MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8905161076 AGENDA 933018423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MELVIN J. GORDON For For
2 ELLEN R. GORDON For For
3 LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT For For
4 BARRE A. SEIBERT For For
5 RICHARD P. BERGEMAN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
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SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
SECURITY 812350106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SHLD MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8123501061 AGENDA 933023208 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM C. CROWLEY For For
2 EDWARD S. LAMPERT For For
3 STEVEN T. MNUCHIN For For
4 ANN N. REESE For For
5 KEVIN B. ROLLINS For For
6 EMILY SCOTT For For
7 THOMAS J. TISCH For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 68
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TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 896522109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRN MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8965221091 AGENDA 933035429 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN L. ADAMS For For
2 RHYS J. BEST For For
3 DAVID W. BIEGLER For For
4 LELDON E. ECHOLS For For
5 RONALD J. GAFFORD For For
6 RONALD W. HADDOCK For For
7 JESS T. HAY For For
8 ADRIAN LAJOUS For For
9 DIANA S. NATALICIO For For
10 TIMOTHY R. WALLACE 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, 2009.
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THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 89417E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRV MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US89417E1091 AGENDA 933009703 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
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, JR. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT I. LIPP Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURIE J. THOMSEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
TRAVELERS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 TO RE-APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER TRAVELERS' AMENDED
AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
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THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 26483E100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DNB MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US26483E1001 AGENDA 933010869 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AUSTIN A. ADAMS For For
2 JAMES N. FERNANDEZ For For
3 SANDRA E. PETERSON For For
4 MICHAEL R. QUINLAN For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE OUR 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 071813109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAX MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0718131099 AGENDA 933016974 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER E. BOOMER Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. GAVIN III, M.D., PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER S. HELLMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.J. STORM Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANIMAL TESTING Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 69
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GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 391164100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GXP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US3911641005 AGENDA 933016998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.L. BODDE For For
2 M.J. CHESSER For For
3 W.H. DOWNEY For For
4 R.C. FERGUSON, JR. For For
5 G.D. FORSEE For For
6 J.A. MITCHELL For For
7 W.C. NELSON For For
8 L.H. TALBOTT For For
9 R.H. WEST For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT
PAR VALUE, FROM 150,000,000 TO 250,000,000.
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054402 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US8110544025 AGENDA 933017205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. OGDEN For For
2 J. MARVIN QUIN For For
3 KIM WILLIAMS For For
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O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
SECURITY 686091109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ORLY MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US6860911097 AGENDA 933017471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES H. O'REILLY JR. For For
2 JOHN MURPHY For For
3 RONALD RASHKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
SECURITY 101137107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BSX MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US1011371077 AGENDA 933017887 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. ABELE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARYE ANNE FOX Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY J. GROVES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KRISTINA M. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNEST MARIO Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETE M. NICHOLAS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. PEPPER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: UWE E. REINHARDT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WARREN B. RUDMAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. SUNUNU Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. TOBIN Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR
POSTPONEMENT THEREOF.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 70
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PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 718172109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PM MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7181721090 AGENDA 933018067 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATHIS CABIALLAVETTA Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS C. CAMILLERI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. DUDLEY FISHBURN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GRAHAM MACKAY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SERGIO MARCHIONNE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LUCIO A. NOTO Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS SLIM HELU Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN M. WOLF Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
3 APPROVAL OF ELIGIBILITY, BUSINESS CRITERIA FOR Management For For
AWARDS AND AWARD LIMITS UNDER THE PMI 2008
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
SECURITY G0464B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGII MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN BMG0464B1072 AGENDA 933018079 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MURAL R. JOSEPHSON For For
2 JOHN R. POWER, JR. For For
3 GARY V. WOODS 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, 2009 AND TO REFER THE DETERMINATION
OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REMUNERATION TO THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
SECURITY 110122108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BMY MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US1101221083 AGENDA 933018372 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. ANDREOTTI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.B. CAMPBELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. CORNELIUS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.J. FREEH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. GLIMCHER, M.D. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. GROBSTEIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. JOHANSSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.J. LACY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.L. SATO, PH.D. Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.D. WEST, JR. Management For For
1K 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
04 SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
05 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
06 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
SECURITY 983134107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WYNN MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US9831341071 AGENDA 933018790 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 LINDA CHEN For For
2 ELAINE P. WYNN For For
3 JOHN A. MORAN For For
2 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
COMPANY AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 71
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DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
SECURITY 25746U109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL D MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US25746U1097 AGENDA 933024539 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER W. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. DAVIDSON, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS F. FARRELL, II Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. HARRIS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. JEPSON, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK J. KINGTON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BENJAMIN J. LAMBERT, III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARGARET A. MCKENNA Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK S. ROYAL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. WOLLARD Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
FOR 2009.
03 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2005 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (SET AND PURSUE GOAL FOR Shareholder Against For
80% FOSSIL-FUEL-FREE GENERATION BY 2020)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL (EXECUTIVE SUPPLEMENTAL Shareholder Against For
RETIREMENT BENEFITS)
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DANAHER CORPORATION
SECURITY 235851102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DHR MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US2358511028 AGENDA 933024591 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORTIMER M. CAPLIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD J. EHRLICH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER G. LOHR, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HEFNER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DANAHER'S 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADOPT
SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT
OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
05 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADOPT A
POLICY REQUIRING THAT SENIOR EXECUTIVES RETAIN A
SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
THROUGH EQUITY COMPENSATION PROGRAMS UNTIL TWO
YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
06 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUE A REPORT
IDENTIFYING POLICY OPTIONS FOR ELIMINATING
EXPOSURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND DENTAL
CONSUMERS TO MERCURY FROM DENTAL AMALGAMS
SOLD BY DANAHER.
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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
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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
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PEPSICO, INC.
SECURITY 713448108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEP MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7134481081 AGENDA 933014906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.L. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.M. COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. DUBLON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.J. DZAU Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.L. HUNT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. IBARGUEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. MARTINEZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: I.K. NOOYI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.P. ROCKEFELLER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.J. SCHIRO Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.G. TROTTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. VASELLA Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M.D. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 APPROVAL OF PEPSICO, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - BEVERAGE CONTAINER Shareholder Against For
RECYCLING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 59)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - GENETICALLY ENGINEERED Shareholder Against For
PRODUCTS REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 61)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. 63)
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION (PROXY STATEMENT P. 64)
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THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 884315102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TNB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US8843151023 AGENDA 933017382 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
2 DEAN JERNIGAN For For
3 RONALD B. KALICH, SR. For For
4 KENNETH R. MASTERSON For For
5 DOMINIC J. PILEGGI For For
6 JEAN-PAUL RICHARD For For
7 RUFUS H. RIVERS For For
8 KEVIN L. ROBERG For For
9 DAVID D. STEVENS For For
10 WILLIAM H. WALTRIP For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE
SECURITY 85590A401 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOT MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US85590A4013 AGENDA 933017421 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ADAM ARON For For
2 CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY For For
3 THOMAS CLARKE For For
4 CLAYTON DALEY, JR. For For
5 BRUCE DUNCAN For For
6 LIZANNE GALBREATH For For
7 ERIC HIPPEAU For For
8 STEPHEN QUAZZO For For
9 THOMAS RYDER For For
10 FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN For For
11 KNEELAND YOUNGBLOOD 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, 2009.
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EL PASO CORPORATION
SECURITY 28336L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EP MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US28336L1098 AGENDA 933017510 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: FERRELL P. MCCLEAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN J. SHAPIRO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. VAGT Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE EL PASO CORPORATION 2005 OMNIBUS Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF THE EL PASO CORPORATION EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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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
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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.
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WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
SECURITY 97381W104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WIN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US97381W1045 AGENDA 933018649 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL B. ARMITAGE For For
2 SAMUEL E. BEALL, III For For
3 DENNIS E. FOSTER For For
4 FRANCIS X. FRANTZ For For
5 JEFFERY R. GARDNER For For
6 JEFFREY T. HINSON For For
7 JUDY K. JONES For For
8 WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY For For
9 FRANK E. REED For For
2 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS WINDSTREAM'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2009
3 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
4 PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
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LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
SECURITY 50540R409 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LH MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US50540R4092 AGENDA 933019639 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. RUBENSTEIN, MBBCH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. KEITH WEIKEL, PH.D Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SANDERS WILLIAMS, M.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS LABORATORY
CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS' INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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CVS CAREMARK CORPORATION
SECURITY 126650100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVS MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1266501006 AGENDA 933021418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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 G. 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 2009
FISCAL YEAR.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 158496109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1584961098 AGENDA 933022802 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT W. ANESTIS For For
2 ERIC S. BELSKY For For
3 WILLIAM C. GRIFFITHS For For
4 SELWYN ISAKOW For For
5 G. MICHAEL LYNCH For For
6 THOMAS A. MADDEN For For
7 SHIRLEY D. PETERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS. THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS
SELECTED ERNST & YOUNG TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY.
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TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
SECURITY 88033G100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL THC MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US88033G1004 AGENDA 933024957 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN ELLIS "JEB" BUSH Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TREVOR FETTER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA J. GAINES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN M. GARRISON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. KANGAS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. ROBERT KERREY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FLOYD D. LOOP, M.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD R. PETTINGILL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MCDONALD WILLIAMS Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING PEER Shareholder Against For
BENCHMARKING OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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UNITRIN, INC.
SECURITY 913275103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UTR MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US9132751036 AGENDA 933042854 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES E. ANNABLE For For
2 ERIC J. DRAUT For For
3 DOUGLAS G. GEOGA For For
4 REUBEN L. HEDLUND For For
5 W.E. JOHNSTON, JR. For For
6 WAYNE KAUTH For For
7 FAYEZ S. SAROFIM For For
8 DONALD G. SOUTHWELL For For
9 RICHARD C. VIE For For
10 ANN E. ZIEGLER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR
2009.
03 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2009 PERFORMANCE
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2005 RESTRICTED STOCK
AND RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT PLAN.
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MANULIFE FINL CORP
SECURITY 56501R106 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MFC.TO MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN CA56501R1064 AGENDA 701873362 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE Non-Voting
'IN FAVOR' OR "AGAINST" ONLY-FOR RESOLUTIONS 3 AND
4.1 TO 4.3 AND "IN FAVOR" OR 'ABSTAIN' ONLY FOR
RESOLUT-ION NUMBERS 1.1 TO 1.15 AND 2. THANK YOU.
Receive the consolidated financial statements of Non-Voting
the Company for the YE 31 DEC-2008, together with
reports of the Auditor and the actuary on those
statement-s
1.1 Elect Mr. John M. Cassaday as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.2 Elect Mr. Lino J. Celeste as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.3 Elect Ms. Gail C.A. Cook-Bennett as a Director of Management For For
the Company
1.4 Elect Mr. Thomas P. D'Aquino as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.5 Elect Mr. Richard B. Dewolfe as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.6 Elect Mr. Robert E. Dineen, JR. as a Director of Management For For
the Company
1.7 Elect Mr. Pierre Y. Ducros as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.8 Elect Mr. Donald A. Guloien as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.9 Elect Mr. Scott M. Hand as a Director of the Company Management For For
1.10 Elect Mr. Robert J. Harding as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.11 Elect Mr. Luther S. Helms as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.12 Elect Mr. Thomas E. Kierans as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.13 Elect Ms. Lorna R. Marsden as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.14 Elect Mr. Hugh W. Sloan, JR. as a Director of the Management For For
Company
1.15 Elect Mr. Gordon G. Thiessen as a Director of the Management For For
Company
2. Appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors of the Management For For
Company for 2009
S.3 Amend the By-Law No. 2 of the Company creating Management Against Against
Class 1 shares as specified
4.1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL: adopt a governance rule stipulating that
the executive compensation policy be subject to an
advisory vote by the shareholders as specified
4.2 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL: adopt a policy whereby 50% of new
candidates to the Board be female, until parity is
reached between men and women
4.3 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL: adopt a governance rule limiting the
number of Boards on which a Director can serve to 4
Transact such other business Non-Voting
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RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC
SECURITY G74079107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RKBKF.PK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN GB00B24CGK77 AGENDA 701878095 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Adopt the 2008 report and the 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 Management For For
remuneration committee] as a Director
5. Re-elect Dr. Peter Harf as a Director Management For For
6. Elect Mr. Andre Lacroix [Member of Audit Management For For
Committee] as a Director
7. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Management For For
Auditors of the Company
8. Authorize the Board to determine the Auditors' Management For For
remuneration
9. Grant authority to issue of equity or Management For For
equity-linked securities with the pre-emptive
rights up to aggregate nominal amount of GBP
23,662,000
S.10 Grant authority, subject to the passing of Management For For
Resolution 9, to issue of equity or equity-linked
securities without the pre-emptive rights up to
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 3,611,000
S.10 Grant authority to market purchase 72,000,000 Management For For
ordinary shares
S.12 Approve that a general meeting other than an AGM Management For For
may be called on not less than 14 clear days'
notice
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SPECTRA ENERGY CORP
SECURITY 847560109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8475601097 AGENDA 933017065 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO SPECTRA ENERGY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
CLASSIFIED STRUCTURE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY L. EBEL For For
2 PETER B. HAMILTON For For
3 MICHAEL E.J. PHELPS For For
03 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS SPECTRA Management For For
ENERGY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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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
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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 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
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PEPSIAMERICAS, INC.
SECURITY 71343P200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PAS MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US71343P2002 AGENDA 933019312 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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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
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 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 26441C105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DUK MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US26441C1053 AGENDA 933019728 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM BARNET, III For For
2 G. ALEX BERNHARDT, SR. For For
3 MICHAEL G. BROWNING For For
4 DANIEL R. DIMICCO For For
5 ANN MAYNARD GRAY For For
6 JAMES H. HANCE, JR. For For
7 JAMES T. RHODES For For
8 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
9 PHILIP R. SHARP For For
10 DUDLEY S. TAFT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS DUKE Management For For
ENERGY CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT FOR 2009
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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
SECURITY 844895102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWX MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8448951025 AGENDA 933019754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE C. BIEHL For For
2 ROBERT L. BOUGHNER For For
3 THOMAS E. CHESTNUT For For
4 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
5 RICHARD M. GARDNER For For
6 LEROY C. HANNEMAN, JR. For For
7 JAMES J. KROPID For For
8 MICHAEL O. MAFFIE For For
9 ANNE L. MARIUCCI For For
10 MICHAEL J. MELARKEY For For
11 JEFFREY W. SHAW For For
12 THOMAS A. THOMAS For For
13 TERRENCE L. WRIGHT For For
2 TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
3 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 704549104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BTU MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US7045491047 AGENDA 933021064 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTORS Management
1 GREGORY H. BOYCE For For
2 WILLIAM E. JAMES For For
3 ROBERT B. KARN III For For
4 M. FRANCES KEETH For For
5 HENRY E. LENTZ 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, 2009.
03 REAPPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE MEASURES UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2004
LONG-TERM EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 78
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 56501R106 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MFC MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN CA56501R1064 AGENDA 933021824 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN M. CASSADAY For For
2 LINO J. CELESTE For For
3 GAIL C.A. COOK-BENNETT For For
4 THOMAS P. D'AQUINO For For
5 RICHARD B. DEWOLFE For For
6 ROBERT E. DINEEN, JR. For For
7 PIERRE Y. DUCROS For For
8 DONALD A. GULOIEN For For
9 SCOTT M. HAND For For
10 ROBERT J. HARDING For For
11 LUTHER S. HELMS For For
12 THOMAS E. KIERANS For For
13 LORNA R. MARSDEN For For
14 HUGH W. SLOAN, JR. For For
15 GORDON G. THIESSEN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
03 AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAW NO. 2 CREATING CLASS 1 Management Against Against
SHARES.
4A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shareholder Against For
4B SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 2 Shareholder Against For
4C SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO. 3 Shareholder Against For
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EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 283677854 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US2836778546 AGENDA 933022775 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES W. HARRIS For For
2 DAVID W. STEVENS For For
3 STEPHEN N. WERTHEIMER For For
4 CHARLES A. YAMARONE For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 054303102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AVP MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0543031027 AGENDA 933023157 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 W. DON CORNWELL For For
2 EDWARD T. FOGARTY For For
3 V. ANN HAILEY For For
4 FRED HASSAN For For
5 ANDREA JUNG For For
6 MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO For For
7 ANN S. MOORE For For
8 PAUL S. PRESSLER For For
9 GARY M. RODKIN For For
10 PAULA STERN For For
11 LAWRENCE A. WEINBACH For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
3 RESOLUTION REGARDING NANOMATERIAL REPORT Shareholder Against For
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MIRANT CORPORATION
SECURITY 60467R100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MIR MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US60467R1005 AGENDA 933023272 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS W. CASON For For
2 A.D. (PETE) CORRELL For For
3 TERRY G. DALLAS For For
4 THOMAS H. JOHNSON For For
5 JOHN T. MILLER For For
6 EDWARD R. MULLER For For
7 ROBERT C. MURRAY For For
8 JOHN M. QUAIN For For
9 WILLIAM L. THACKER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR
2009
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
GLOBAL WARMING
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 79
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
SECURITY 892356106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSCO MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8923561067 AGENDA 933023359 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES F. WRIGHT For For
2 JOHNSTON C. ADAMS For For
3 WILLIAM BASS For For
4 JACK C. BINGLEMAN For For
5 S.P. BRAUD For For
6 RICHARD W. FROST For For
7 CYNTHIA T. JAMISON For For
8 GERARD E. JONES For For
9 GEORGE MACKENZIE For For
10 EDNA K. MORRIS For For
2 TO APPROVE THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
3 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 624756102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US6247561029 AGENDA 933031611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALEXANDER P. FEDERBUSH For For
2 PAUL J. FLAHERTY For For
3 GENNARO J. FULVIO For For
4 GARY S. GLADSTEIN For For
5 SCOTT J. GOLDMAN For For
6 TERRY HERMANSON For For
7 HARVEY L. KARP For For
02 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVE THE MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. 2009 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD Shareholder Against For
MEMBERSHIP.
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BCE INC.
SECURITY 05534B760 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN CA05534B7604 AGENDA 933033615 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 B.K. ALLEN For For
2 A. BERARD For For
3 R.A. BRENNEMAN For For
4 R.E. BROWN For For
5 G.A. COPE For For
6 A.S. FELL For For
7 D. SOBLE KAUFMAN For For
8 B.M. LEVITT For For
9 E.C. LUMLEY For For
10 T.C. O'NEILL For For
11 P.M. TELLIER For For
12 P.R. WEISS For For
13 V.L. YOUNG For For
02 DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
3A CEASE AND DESIST BUYING SHARES PURSUANT TO THE Shareholder Against For
SHARE BUYBACK DATED DECEMBER 12, 2008.
3B DECLARING AS A SPECIAL DIVIDEND AN AMOUNT EQUAL Shareholder Against For
TO THE DIVIDEND OF THE BCE COMMON SHARES THAT
WOULD HAVE BEEN PAID IN JULY AND OCTOBER 2008.
3C MISSED DIVIDEND PAYMENTS TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR Shareholder Against For
THE PERIOD OF JULY 15, 2008 AND OCTOBER 15, 2008.
3D CUT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND Shareholder Against For
TOP MANAGEMENT SALARIES, BONUSES, STOCK OPTION
BENEFITS, OTHER BENEFITS AND PERKS BY 50% IN 2009
AND 2010, AND CAP THEM TO A MAXIMUM OF $ 500,000 PER
PERSON, PER YEAR FOR 2009 AND 2010.
3E INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
MEMBERS AND EXTERNAL COMPENSATION ADVISORS.
3F SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON THE EXECUTIVE Shareholder For For
COMPENSATION POLICY.
3G FEMALE REPRESENTATION ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Shareholder Against For
3H LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORSHIPS. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 80
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BARNES GROUP INC.
SECURITY 067806109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL B MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0678061096 AGENDA 933037447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS J. ALBANI For For
2 THOMAS O. BARNES For For
3 GARY G. BENANAV For For
4 MYLLE H. MANGUM For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CENTURYTEL, INC.
SECURITY 156700106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CTL MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US1567001060 AGENDA 933046080 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRED R. NICHOLS For For
2 HARVEY P. PERRY For For
3 JIM D. REPPOND For For
4 JOSEPH R. ZIMMEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTING STANDARDS.
04 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
NETWORK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.
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STERLING BANCORP
SECURITY 859158107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STL MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8591581074 AGENDA 933047323 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT ABRAMS For For
2 JOSEPH M. ADAMKO For For
3 LOUIS J. CAPPELLI For For
4 FERNANDO FERRER For For
5 ALLAN F. HERSHFIELD For For
6 HENRY J. HUMPHREYS For For
7 ROBERT W. LAZAR For For
8 JOHN C. MILLMAN For For
9 EUGENE ROSSIDES For For
02 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CROWE
HORWATH LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 81
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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.
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
SECURITY 194162103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CL MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US1941621039 AGENDA 933010011 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
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 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
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PEDRO REINHARD Management For For
1I 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 APPROVAL OF THE COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 2009 Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE.
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ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
SECURITY 790849103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STJ MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US7908491035 AGENDA 933024159 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN W. BROWN For For
2 DANIEL J. STARKS For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. MANAGEMENT Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
SECURITY 94106L109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMI MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US94106L1098 AGENDA 933026115 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PASTORA SAN JUAN CAFFERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. ROBERT REUM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN G. ROTHMEIER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID P. STEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: 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 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
06 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, IF Shareholder Against For
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT MEETING.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 82
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ALCOA INC.
SECURITY 013817101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AA MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US0138171014 AGENDA 933026165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KATHRYN S. FULLER For For
2 JUDITH M. GUERON For For
3 PATRICIA F. RUSSO For For
4 ERNESTO ZEDILLO For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR Management For For
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE 2009 ALCOA STOCK INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
SECURITY 231561101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CW MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US2315611010 AGENDA 933027066 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN R. BENANTE For For
2 S. MARCE FULLER For For
3 ALLEN A. KOZINSKI For For
4 CARL G. MILLER For For
5 WILLIAM B. MITCHELL For For
6 JOHN R. MYERS For For
7 JOHN B. NATHMAN For For
8 WILLIAM W. SIHLER For For
9 ALBERT E. SMITH For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 675232102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OII MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US6752321025 AGENDA 933030253 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN R. HUFF For For
2 JEROLD J. DESROCHE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 38141G104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GS MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US38141G1040 AGENDA 933037322 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LLOYD C. BLANKFEIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BRYAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. COHN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLAES DAHLBACK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN FRIEDMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. GEORGE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAJAT K. GUPTA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. JOHNSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAKSHMI N. MITTAL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. SCHIRO Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH J. SIMMONS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR OUR 2009
FISCAL YEAR
03 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SIMPLE MAJORITY Shareholder Against For
VOTE
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND BY-LAWS TO Shareholder Against For
PROVIDE FOR A BOARD COMMITTEE ON U.S. ECONOMIC
SECURITY
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 83
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AQUA AMERICA, INC.
SECURITY 03836W103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WTR MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US03836W1036 AGENDA 933043197 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NICHOLAS DEBENEDICTIS For For
2 RICHARD H. GLANTON For For
3 LON R. GREENBERG For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2009 OMNIBUS EQUITY COMPENSATION Management For For
PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE Shareholder Against For
PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT.
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DISH NETWORK CORPORATION
SECURITY 25470M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISH MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US25470M1099 AGENDA 933028981 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES DEFRANCO For For
2 CANTEY ERGEN For For
3 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
4 STEVEN R. GOODBARN For For
5 GARY S. HOWARD For For
6 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
7 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
8 CARL E. VOGEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS Management Against Against
TO ALLOW FOR STOCK AWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
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ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 278768106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SATS MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US2787681061 AGENDA 933028993 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH P. CLAYTON For For
2 R. STANTON DODGE For For
3 MICHAEL T. DUGAN For For
4 CHARLES W. ERGEN For For
5 DAVID K. MOSKOWITZ For For
6 TOM A. ORTOLF For For
7 C. MICHAEL SCHROEDER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE OUR EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING EQUITY PLANS Management Against Against
TO ALLOW FOR STOCK AWARD EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 527288104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUK MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US5272881047 AGENDA 933048298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IAN M. CUMMING For For
2 PAUL M. DOUGAN For For
3 ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD For For
4 JAMES E. JORDAN For For
5 JEFFREY C. KEIL For For
6 J.C. NICHOLS, III For For
7 MICHAEL SORKIN For For
8 JOSEPH S. STEINBERG For For
02 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 84
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TELECOM ITALIA MEDIA SPA, ROMA
SECURITY T92765121 MEETING TYPE Special General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TIT.MI MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN IT0001389920 AGENDA 701931657 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 13
MAY 2009. [AND A THIRD CALL ON 14 MAY 2009].
CONSEQUENTLY, YOU-R VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL
REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS
AME-NDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT YOUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM-IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED. THANK YOU.
1. Appoint the shareholders common representative; Management No Action
resolutions related there to
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3M COMPANY
SECURITY 88579Y101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MMM MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US88579Y1010 AGENDA 933025985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. ALVARADO Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE W. BUCKLEY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VANCE D. COFFMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL L. ESKEW Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES FARRELL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT L. HENKEL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD M. LIDDY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. MORRISON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. ULRICH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS 3M'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON THE VESTING OF STOCK Shareholder Against For
OPTIONS AND AWARDS.
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NORTHEAST UTILITIES
SECURITY 664397106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NU MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US6643971061 AGENDA 933026127 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTORS Management
1 RICHARD H. BOOTH For For
2 JOHN S. CLARKESON For For
3 COTTON M. CLEVELAND For For
4 SANFORD CLOUD, JR. For For
5 JAMES F. CORDES For For
6 E. GAIL DE PLANQUE For For
7 JOHN G. GRAHAM For For
8 ELIZABETH T. KENNAN For For
9 KENNETH R. LEIBLER For For
10 ROBERT E. PATRICELLI For For
11 CHARLES W. SHIVERY For For
12 JOHN F. SWOPE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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ITT CORPORATION
SECURITY 450911102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITT MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US4509111021 AGENDA 933028551 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN R. LORANGER For For
2 CURTIS J. CRAWFORD For For
3 CHRISTINA A. GOLD For For
4 RALPH F. HAKE For For
5 JOHN J. HAMRE For For
6 PAUL J. KERN For For
7 FRANK T. MACINNIS For For
8 SURYA N. MOHAPATRA For For
9 LINDA S. SANFORD For For
10 MARKOS I. TAMBAKERAS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS ITT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, REQUESTING 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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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 85
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SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 852061100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL S MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US8520611000 AGENDA 933029224 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: FRANK IANNA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SVEN-CHRISTER NILSSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. NUTI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY O'NEAL 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 2009.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1988 EMPLOYEES Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
05 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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LOEWS CORPORATION
SECURITY 540424108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL L MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5404241086 AGENDA 933048616 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: K. MILLER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.R. SCOTT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.H. TISCH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. TISCH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.M. TISCH Management For For
02 RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
03 APPROVE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SIMPLIFY AND Management For For
UPDATE OUR CORPORATE CHARTER THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST" ITEM 4
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
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PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY 71646E100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTR MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US71646E1001 AGENDA 933050255 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE BOARD Management For For
OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2008.
02 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR 2008.
03 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR 2008.
04 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DECLARATION AND Management For For
PAYMENT OF THE FINAL DIVIDENDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008 IN THE AMOUNT AND IN THE MANNER
RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
05 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE AUTHORISATION OF THE Management For For
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION
OF INTERIM DIVIDENDS.
06 APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS Management For For
INTERNATIONAL AUDITORS AND
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ZHONG TIAN CPAS LIMITED
COMPANY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AS
DOMESTIC AUDITORS FOR 2009.
07 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE, BY WAY OF SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION, A GENERAL MANDATE TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO SEPARATELY OR CONCURRENTLY ISSUE,
ALLOT AND DEAL WITH ADDITIONAL DOMESTIC SHARES &
COMPANY SHARES AND OVERSEAS LISTED FOREIGN
SHARES IN THE COMPANY NOT EXCEEDING 20% OF EACH
OF ITS EXISTING DOMESTIC SHARES.
08 CONSIDER AND APPROVE, TO GRANT A GENERAL Management For For
MANDATE TO ISSUE DEBT FINANCING INSTRUMENTS IN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BY BOARD.
09 TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ELECTION OF MR. WANG Management For For
DAOCHENG AS INDEPENDENT SUPERVISOR OF THE
COMPANY.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 86
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GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
SECURITY 398231100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRIF MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US3982311009 AGENDA 933060509 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W.J. CHURCHILL, JR. For For
2 EDGAR M. CULLMAN For For
3 DAVID M. DANZIGER For For
4 FREDERICK M. DANZIGER For For
5 THOMAS C. ISRAEL For For
6 ALBERT H. SMALL, JR. For For
7 DAVID F. STEIN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC. 2009 Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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BNP PARIBAS
SECURITY F1058Q238 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL BNP.PA MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN FR0000131104 AGENDA 701930047 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub
custodian. Please contact your Client Service
Representative-to obtain the necessary card, account
details and directions. The followin-g applies to
Non- Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting
instructions will-be forwarded to the Global
Custodians that have become Registered
Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date. In
capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Gl-obal
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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID Non-Voting
VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE OF
"ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID Non-Voting
540421 DUE TO ADDITION IN-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED
AND-YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU
O.1 Approve to accept consolidated financial statements Management For For
and statutory reports
O.2 Approve the financial statements and statutory reports Management For For
O.3 Approve the allocation of income and dividends of EUR Management For For
1.00 per Share
O.4 Approve the Auditors' Special report regarding Management For For
related-party transactions
O.5 Grant authority repurchase of up to 10% issued share Management For For
capital
O.6 Re-elect Mr. Claude Bebear as a Director Management For For
O.7 Re-elect Mr. Jean-Louis Beffa as a Director Management For For
O.8 Re-elect Mr. Denis Kessler as a Director Management For For
O.9 Re-elect Mr. Laurence Parisot as a Director Management For For
O.10 Re-elect Mr. Michel Pebereau as a Director Management For For
E.11 Approve the contribution in kind of 98,529,695 Fortis Management For For
Banque shares by Societe Federale de Participations
et d'Investissement [SFPI]
E.12 Approve the contribution in kind of 263,586,083 Management For For
Fortis Banque Luxembourg shares by Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg
E.13 Grant authority the capital increase of up to 10% of Management For For
issued capital for future acquisitions
E.14 Approve the changes in the procedures for B shares- Management For For
Corresponding amendments to the Articles of
Association
E.15 Approve to reduce the share capital via cancellation Management For For
of repurchased shares
E.16 Grant authority the filing of required Management For For
documents/other formalities
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 87
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SAFEWAY INC.
SECURITY 786514208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWY MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7865142084 AGENDA 933009640 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: KENNETH W. ODER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REBECCA A. STIRN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM Y. TAUSCHER Management For For
1J 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 Shareholder Against For
VOTING.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT HOLDERS Shareholder Against For
OF 10% OF THE OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK BE GIVEN
THE POWER TO CALL SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING LIMITATION ON Shareholder Against For
FUTURE DEATH BENEFITS.
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QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 749121109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL Q MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7491211097 AGENDA 933024527 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: JAMES A. UNRUH Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY WELTERS Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF A POLICY RELATING TO SEVERANCE Management For For
ARRANGEMENTS WITH EXECUTIVES.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
ADOPT A POLICY TO SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF
CERTAIN EXTRAORDINARY RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR
EXECUTIVES.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL URGING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
ADOPT A POLICY THAT STOCKHOLDERS HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY AT ANNUAL MEETINGS TO VOTE ON AN
ADVISORY RESOLUTION ON CERTAIN EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE BOARD TO Shareholder Against For
AMEND OUR BYLAWS TO ALLOW 10% STOCKHOLDERS TO
CALL SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
07 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT OUR Shareholder Against For
BOARD INITIATE THE PROCESS OF REINCORPORATING
QWEST IN NORTH DAKOTA.
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PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 743263105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PGN MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7432631056 AGENDA 933026266 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. BOSTIC, JR. Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARRIS E. DELOACH, JR. Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES B. HYLER, JR. Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. JOHNSON Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. JONES Management For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. STEVEN JONES Management For For
07 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. MARIE MCKEE Management For For
08 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. MULLIN, III Management For For
09 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES W. PRYOR, JR. Management For For
10 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS A. SALADRIGAS Management For For
11 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THERESA M. STONE Management For For
12 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED C. TOLLISON, JR. Management For For
13 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE COMPANY.
14 TO APPROVE THE PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. 2009 Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN TO COMPLY WITH SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 88
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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
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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
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
SECURITY 277461109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EK MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US2774611097 AGENDA 933028652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. BRADDOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. HAWLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS R. LEBDA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA L. LEE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. PARRETT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS F. STRIGL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 13342B105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAM MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US13342B1052 AGENDA 933029894 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTORS Management
1 C. BAKER CUNNINGHAM For For
2 SHELDON R. ERIKSON For For
3 DOUGLAS L. FOSHEE For For
2 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 Management For For
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES UNDER THE PLAN.
3 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 89
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UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION
SECURITY 902748102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UIL MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US9027481020 AGENDA 933030998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THELMA R. ALBRIGHT For For
2 MARC C. BRESLAWSKY For For
3 ARNOLD L. CHASE For For
4 BETSY HENLEY-COHN For For
5 JOHN L. LAHEY For For
6 F. PATRICK MCFADDEN JR. For For
7 DANIEL J. MIGLIO For For
8 WILLIAM F. MURDY For For
9 DONALD R. SHASSIAN For For
10 JAMES A. THOMAS For For
11 JAMES P. TORGERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS UIL HOLDINGS
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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INTEGRYS ENERGY GROUP INC
SECURITY 45822P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEG MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US45822P1057 AGENDA 933035405 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEITH E. BAILEY For For
2 K.M. HASSELBLAD-PASCALE For For
3 JOHN W. HIGGINS For For
4 JAMES L. KEMERLING For For
5 CHARLES A. SCHROCK For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR INTEGRYS ENERGY GROUP AND ITS
SUBSIDIARIES FOR 2009.
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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 747316107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KWR MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7473161070 AGENDA 933037598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. CALDWELL For For
2 WILLIAM R. COOK For For
3 JEFFRY D. FRISBY For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
SECURITY 012653101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ALB MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US0126531013 AGENDA 933044430 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. For For
2 R. WILLIAM IDE III For For
3 RICHARD L. MORRILL For For
4 JIM W. NOKES For For
5 MARK C. ROHR For For
6 JOHN SHERMAN, JR. For For
7 CHARLES E. STEWART For For
8 HARRIETT TEE TAGGART For For
9 ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE For For
02 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
ALBEMARLE CORPORATION 2008 INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 THE PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 90
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DENBURY RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 247916208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DNR MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US2479162081 AGENDA 933049288 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WIELAND F. WETTSTEIN For For
2 MICHAEL L. BEATTY For For
3 MICHAEL B. DECKER For For
4 RONALD G. GREENE For For
5 DAVID I. HEATHER For For
6 GREGORY L. MCMICHAEL For For
7 GARETH ROBERTS For For
8 RANDY STEIN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT Management For For
MAY BE USED UNDER OUR 2004 OMNIBUS STOCK AND
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT Management For For
MAY BE USED UNDER OUR EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PLAN
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2009
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OCH-ZIFF CAP MGMT GROUP LLC
SECURITY 67551U105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OZM MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US67551U1051 AGENDA 933050015 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID WINDREICH For For
2 WILLIAM C. COBB For For
3 JEFFREY R. LEEDS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS OCH-ZIFF'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
SECURITY 808513105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCHW MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US8085131055 AGENDA 933022636 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NANCY H. BECHTLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER W. BETTINGER II Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. PRESTON BUTCHER Management For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DEATH BENEFITS Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN
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THE WASHINGTON POST COMPANY
SECURITY 939640108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WPO MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US9396401088 AGENDA 933024743 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHRISTOPHER C. DAVIS For For
2 JOHN L. DOTSON JR. For For
3 RONALD L. OLSON For For
02 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
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THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
SECURITY 260543103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DOW MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US2605431038 AGENDA 933026076 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARNOLD A. ALLEMANG Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACQUELINE K. BARTON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. BELL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFF M. FETTIG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA H. FRANKLIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. HESS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEOFFERY E. MERSZEI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. RINGLER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH G. SHAW Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. STERN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE STOCK Shareholder Against For
RETENTION
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SAY ON EXECUTIVE PAY Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL Shareholder Against For
REMEDIATION IN THE MIDLAND AREA
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LSI CORPORATION
SECURITY 502161102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LSI MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US5021611026 AGENDA 933027775 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. HAGGERTY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. HILL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H.F. MINER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN NETRAVALI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW J. O'ROURKE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORIO REYES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL G. STRACHAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABHIJIT Y. TALWALKAR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN M. WHITNEY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR AMENDED INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
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HOSPIRA, INC.
SECURITY 441060100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSP MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US4410601003 AGENDA 933028587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHRISTOPHER B. BEGLEY** For For
2 BARBARA L. BOWLES** For For
3 ROGER W. HALE** For For
4 JOHN C. STALEY** For For
5 HEINO VON PRONDZYNSKI* For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS FOR HOSPIRA FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE HOSPIRA Management Against Against
2004 LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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UNILEVER N.V.
SECURITY 904784709 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UN MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US9047847093 AGENDA 933030429 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND APPROPRIATION Management For For
OF THE PROFIT FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
03 TO DISCHARGE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE Management For For
DURING THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE FULFILMENT
OF THEIR TASKS.
04 TO DISCHARGE THE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS IN Management For For
OFFICE DURING THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR FOR THE
FULFILMENT OF THEIR TASKS.
05 TO RE-APPOINT MR J A LAWRENCE AS AN EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
06 TO RE-APPOINT MR P G J M POLMAN AS AN EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
07 TO RE-APPOINT THE RT HON THE LORD BRITTAN OF Management For For
SPENNITHORNE QC, DL AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
08 TO RE-APPOINT PROFESSOR W DIK AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
09 TO RE-APPOINT MR C E GOLDEN AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
10 TO RE-APPOINT DR B E GROTE AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
11 TO RE-APPOINT MR N MURTHY AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
12 TO RE-APPOINT MS H NYASULU AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
13 TO RE-APPOINT MR K J STORM AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
14 TO RE-APPOINT MR M TRESCHOW AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
15 TO RE-APPOINT MR J VAN DER VEER AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
16 TO APPOINT PROFESSOR L O FRESCO AS A NON- Management For For
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
17 TO APPOINT MS A M FUDGE AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
18 TO APPOINT MR P WALSH AS A NON-EXECUTIVE Management For For
DIRECTOR.
19 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS N.V. AS AUDITORS FOR THE 2009
FINANCIAL YEAR.
20 TO DESIGNATE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE Management For For
COMPANY BODY AUTHORISED TO ISSUE SHARES IN THE
COMPANY.
21 TO AUTHORISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE Management For For
SHARES AND DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS IN THE COMPANY.
22 TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL THROUGH CANCELLATION OF Management For For
SHARES.
23A VOTING ITEM FOR ALL SHAREHOLDERS AND HOLDERS OF Management For For
DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS OF
SHARES HELD: MOVE TO QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS. TO
ALTER THE EQUALISATION AGREEMENT AND THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
23B VOTING ITEM ONLY FOR HOLDERS OF ORDINARY SHARES Management For For
AND DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS THEREOF: MOVE TO
QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS. TO APPROVE TO ALTER THE
EQUALISATION AGREEMENT.
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FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
SECURITY 34354P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLS MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US34354P1057 AGENDA 933047462 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. FIX For For
2 LEWIS M. KLING For For
3 JAMES O. ROLLANS For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE FLOWSERVE Management For For
CORPORATION EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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THE STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 863902102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STU MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US8639021026 AGENDA 933047676 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM A. ATAL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EVELYN E. HANDLER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LORETTA MOSEMAN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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REPSOL YPF, S.A.
SECURITY 76026T205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL REP MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US76026T2050 AGENDA 933052362 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND Management For For
THE MANAGEMENT REPORT OF REPSOL YPF, S.A.
2A RE-ELECTION AS DIRECTOR OF MR. LUIS SUAREZ DE LEZO Management For For
MANTILLA
2B APPOINTMENT AS DIRECTOR OF MRS. MARIA ISABEL Management For For
GABARRO MIQUEL
03 APPOINTMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS AUDITOR OF REPSOL Management For For
YPF, S.A. AND OF ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP.
04 AUTHORISATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE Management For For
DERIVATIVE ACQUISITION OF SHARES OF REPSOL YPF,
S.A.
05 DELEGATION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF POWER TO Management For For
ISSUE DEBENTURES, BONDS AND ANY OTHER FIXED RATE
SECURITIES OF ANALOGOUS NATURE.
06 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO SUPPLEMENT, DEVELOP, Management For For
EXECUTE, RECTIFY AND FORMALIZE THE RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
07 AMENDMENTS OR NEW RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED AT THE Management For For
MEETING.
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CADBURY PLC
SECURITY 12721E102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBY MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US12721E1029 AGENDA 933053679 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O1 TO RECEIVE THE 2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE Management For For
DIRECTORS' AND AUDITORS' REPORTS.
O2 TO DECLARE AND APPROVE THE FINAL DIVIDEND. Management For For
O3 TO APPROVE THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
O4 TO RE-ELECT ROGER CARR AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O5 TO RE-ELECT TODD STITZER AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O6 TO ELECT BARONESS HOGG AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O7 TO ELECT COLIN DAY AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O8 TO ELECT ANDREW BONFIELD AS A DIRECTOR. Management For For
O9 TO RE-APPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS AUDITORS. Management For For
O10 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO SET THE AUDITORS' Management For For
FEES.
O11 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO MAKE POLITICAL Management For For
DONATIONS AND TO INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE.
O12 TO AUTHORISE THE DIRECTORS TO ALLOT FURTHER Management For For
SHARES.
S13 TO DISAPPLY PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS. Management For For
S14 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES.
S15 TO AUTHORIZE THE CONVENING OF A GENERAL MEETING, Management For For
OTHER THAN AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, ON NOT
LESS THAN 14 DAYS' NOTICE.
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UTS ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 903396109 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL UEYCF MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN CA9033961090 AGENDA 933054835 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ON THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION ELECTING THE Management For For
DIRECTORS AS SET FORTH IN THE MANAGEMENT PROXY
CIRCULAR OF THE COMPANY DATED APRIL 7, 2009 (THE
"MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR"):
02 ON THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPOINTING KPMG LLP, Management For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY AT SUCH REMUNERATION AS MAY BE
APPROVED BY THE DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY:
03 ON THE ORDINARY RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND Management For For
APPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE DEFERRED
SHARE UNIT PLAN OF THE COMPANY AS DESCRIBED IN
THE MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
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LADBROKES PLC
SECURITY G5337D107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL LDBKF.PK MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN GB00B0ZSH635 AGENDA 701843977 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive and adopt the reports of the Directors and the Management For For
Auditor and the accounts of the Company for the YE 31
DEC 2008
2. Approve to declare the final dividend of 9.05p on each Management For For
of the ordinary shares entitled thereto in respect of
the YE 31 DEC 2008
3. Appoint Mr. P. Erskine as a Director of the Company, Management For For
who retires in accordance with the Articles of
Association
4. Appoint Mr. R. J. Ames as a Director of the Company, Management For For
who retires in accordance with the Articles of
Association
5. Re-appoint Mr. N. M. H. Jones a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires by rotation in accordance with the
Articles of Association
6. Re-appoint Mr. J. P. O'Reilly as a Director of the Management For For
Company, who retires by rotation in accordance with the
Articles of Association
7. Re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditor to the Management For For
Company and authorize the Directors to agree the
remuneration of the Auditor
8. Receive the 2008 Directors' remuneration report Management For For
9. Authorize the Company, for the purposes of Section 366 Management For For
of the Companies Act 2006 [authorizations required for
donations or expenditure] and all Companies that are
subsidiaries of the Company at any time during the
period for which this resolution has effect to: (i)
make political donations to political parties or
independent election candidates not exceeding GBP
50,000 in total; (ii) make political donations to
political organizations other than political parties
not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total; and (iii) incur
political expenditure not exceeding GBP 50,000 in
total, provided that the aggregate amount of any such
donations and expenditure shall not exceed GBP 50,000
during the period beginning with the date of the
passing of this resolution and ending on the date of
the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010 or, if
earlier, on 30 JUN 2010; for the purpose of this
resolution the terms "political donations",
"independent election candidates", "political
organizations" and "political expenditure" have the
meanings set out in Sections 363 to 365 of the
Companies Act 2006
S.10 Authorize the Company to make market purchases [Section Management For For
163 of the Companies Act 1985] of up to 60,063,870
ordinary shares of 28 1/3p each of the Company, at a
minimum price which may be paid for the ordinary share
28 1/3p per share and the maximum price which may be
paid for an ordinary share is an amount equal to 105%
of the average of the middle market quotations for an
ordinary share derived from the London Stock Exchange
Daily Official List, over the previous 5 business days;
[Authority expires at earlier of the conclusion of the
AGM of the Company to be held 2010 or 30 JUN 2010]; and
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
11. Approve to increase the share capital of the Company by Management For For
GBP 34,000,000 from GBP 253,000,000 to GBP 287,000,000
by the creation of 120,000,000 additional new ordinary
shares of 28 1/3p each in the capital of the Company
12. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for any Management For For
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 56,776,939; [Authority
expires earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the
Company held in 2010 or on 30 JUN 2010]; 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
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S.13 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 set
out as Resolution No.12 at the notice of 2009 AGM of
the Company and passed at the 2009 AGM of the Company
and to sell equity securities which immediately before
the sale are held by the Company as treasury
shares[Section 162A of the Act] in each case,
disapplying the statutory pre-emption rights [Section
89(1) of the Act], provided that this power is limited
to: a) the allotment or sale of equity securities up to
an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 8,509,048; b) the
allotment or sale of equity securities up to an
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 56,776,939 in
connection with a rights issue or other issue in favor
of ordinary shareholders; [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company to
be held in 2010 or 30 JUN 2010]; 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.14 Authorize the Directors of the Company, in addition to Management For For
the authority conferred on the Directors by Resolution
12 as set out in the Notice of the 2009 AGM of the
Company: (a) authorized for the purposes of Section 80
of the Companies Act 1985 (the Act) to allot relevant
securities [within the meaning of that section] up to
an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 56,776,939 in
connection with a rights issue; and (b) empowered to
allot equity securities [as defined by section 94 of
the Act] pursuant to the authority for the purposes of
section 80 of the Act conferred by this resolution and
to sell equity securities which immediately before the
sale are held by the Company as treasury shares [as
defined in section 162A of the Act] in each case as if
section 89(1) of the Act did not apply to such
allotment or sale provided that this power shall be
limited to the issue of equity securities in connection
with a rights issue, [Authority shall expire at the
conclusion of the AGM of the Company to be held in 2010
or if earlier, on 30 JUN 2010] save that the Company
may before the expiry of this authority make an offer
or agreement which would or might require relevant
securities of the company to be allotted after its
expiry and the Directors may allot relevant securities
pursuant to such an offer or agreement as if the
authority in this resolution had not expired
15. Approve the term of the Ladbrokes plc international Management For For
Share Option Scheme be extended for a further 10 years
until 2019 and authorize the Directors of the Company
to do all acts and things necessary to put the
extension of the scheme into effect
S.16 Approve to cancel the share premium account of the Management For For
Company
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PACTIV CORP.
SECURITY 695257105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTV MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US6952571056 AGENDA 933030950 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. BRADY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. DANE BROOKSHER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. DARNALL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY R. (NINA) HENDERSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. THOMAS LINEBARGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER B. PORTER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. WAMBOLD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NORMAN H. WESLEY Management For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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MACY'S INC.
SECURITY 55616P104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL M MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US55616P1049 AGENDA 933048515 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN F. BOLLENBACH For For
2 DEIRDRE P. CONNELLY For For
3 MEYER FELDBERG For For
4 SARA LEVINSON For For
5 TERRY J. LUNDGREN For For
6 JOSEPH NEUBAUER For For
7 JOSEPH A. PICHLER For For
8 JOYCE M. ROCHE For For
9 KARL M. VON DER HEYDEN For For
10 CRAIG E. WEATHERUP For For
11 MARNA C. WHITTINGTON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS MACY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 30, 2010.
03 TO APPROVE THE MACY'S, INC. 2009 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
05 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
RETENTION OF EQUITY COMPENSATION, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933053198 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008
03 APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED EARNINGS Management For For
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND TO SHAREHOLDERS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND RELEASE OF CHF 3.5 BILLION
OF LEGAL RESERVES TO OTHER RESERVES.
04 AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF Management For For
TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09
6A REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON
6B REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE
6C REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: ROBERT L. LONG
6D REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER
6E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A TWO-YEAR Management For For
TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA
07 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN Management For For
LTD.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND REELECTION OF ERNST
& YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S AUDITOR
PURSUANT TO THE SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A
FURTHER ONE-YEAR TERM
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TOTAL S.A.
SECURITY 89151E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TOT MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US89151E1091 AGENDA 933065193 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O1 APPROVAL OF PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
O2 APPROVAL OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management For For
O3 ALLOCATION OF EARNINGS, DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND Management For For
O4 AGREEMENTS COVERED BY ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE Management For For
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
O5 COMMITMENTS UNDER ARTICLE L. 225-42-1 OF THE Management For For
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE CONCERNING MR. THIERRY
DESMAREST
O6 COMMITMENTS UNDER ARTICLE L. 225-42-1 OF THE Management For For
FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE CONCERNING MR.
CHRISTOPHE DE MARGERIE
O7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
TRADE SHARES OF THE COMPANY
O8 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MRS. ANNE Management For For
LAUVERGEON AS A DIRECTOR
O9 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. DANIEL BOUTON Management For For
AS A DIRECTOR
O10 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. BERTRAND Management For For
COLLOMB AS A DIRECTOR
O11 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHRISTOPHE DE Management For For
MARGERIE AS A DIRECTOR
O12 RENEWAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHEL Management For For
PEBEREAU AS A DIRECTOR
O13 APPOINTMENT OF MR. PATRICK ARTUS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
E14 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 12 OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES Management For For
OF ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE LIMIT ON THE AGE OF
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
A AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF Management For Against
ASSOCIATION WITH THE INTENT OF DISCLOSING
INDIVIDUAL ALLOCATIONS OF STOCK OPTIONS AND
RESTRICTED SHARES AS PROVIDED BY LAW
B FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING TO THE ARTICLES OF Management For Against
ASSOCIATION REGARDING A NEW PROCEDURE FOR
SELECTING A SHAREHOLDER-EMPLOYEE AS BOARD
MEMBER WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING HIS OR HER
REPRESENTATION AND INDEPENDENCE
C AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT RESTRICTED SHARES OF THE Management For Against
COMPANY TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE GROUP
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 96
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933083759 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT, THE Management For For
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN
LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2008
03 APPROPRIATION OF THE AVAILABLE RETAINED EARNINGS Management For For
WITHOUT PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND TO SHAREHOLDERS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND RELEASE OF CHF 3.5 BILLION
OF LEGAL RESERVES TO OTHER RESERVES.
04 AUTHORIZATION OF A SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN OF Management For For
TRANSOCEAN LTD. IN THE FORM AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED EFFECTIVE AS OF 2/12/09
6A REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: W. RICHARD ANDERSON
6B REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: RICHARD L. GEORGE
6C REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: ROBERT L. LONG
6D REELECTION OF CLASS I DIRECTOR FOR A THREE YEAR Management For For
TERM: EDWARD R. MULLER
6E REELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A TWO-YEAR Management For For
TERM: VICTOR E. GRIJALVA
07 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS TRANSOCEAN Management For For
LTD.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND REELECTION OF ERNST
& YOUNG LTD., ZURICH, AS TRANSOCEAN LTD.'S AUDITOR
PURSUANT TO THE SWISS CODE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A
FURTHER ONE-YEAR TERM
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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
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ALTRIA GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 02209S103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MO MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US02209S1033 AGENDA 933037170 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELIZABETH E. BAILEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD L. BALILES Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINYAR S. DEVITRE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS F. FARRELL II Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. R. HUNTLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS W. JONES Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE MUNOZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NABIL Y. SAKKAB Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. SZYMANCZYK Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 1 - MAKING FUTURE AND/OR Shareholder Against For
EXPANDED BRANDS NON-ADDICTIVE
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 2 - FOOD INSECURITY AND Shareholder Against For
TOBACCO USE
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 3 - ENDORSE HEALTH CARE Shareholder Against For
PRINCIPLES
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 4 - CREATE HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
PROTOCOLS FOR THE COMPANY AND ITS SUPPLIERS
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 5 - SHAREHOLDER SAY ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE PAY
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL 6 - DISCLOSURE OF POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 97
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ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 032511107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APC MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US0325111070 AGENDA 933038374 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. ALLISON, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER J. FLUOR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. PODUSKA, SR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA ROSPUT REYNOLDS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO NON- Shareholder Against For
DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
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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
- ------ --------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
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
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THE ALLSTATE CORPORATION
SECURITY 020002101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ALL MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US0200021014 AGENDA 933040153 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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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: H. JOHN RILEY, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSHUA I. SMITH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH A. SPRIESER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY ALICE TAYLOR Management For For
1J 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 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE ANNUAL Management For For
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING THE RIGHT TO CALL Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION TO RATIFY COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL SEEKING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND PAYMENTS TO TRADE
ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 98
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DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC
SECURITY 26138E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPS MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US26138E1091 AGENDA 933040519 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA H. PATSLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANNE SZOSTAK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN RELATED TO PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN OF OUR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS Management For For
THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
04 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE OMNIBUS STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN OF 2009.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC.
SECURITY 69349H107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US69349H1077 AGENDA 933043084 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ADELMO E. ARCHULETA For For
2 JULIE A. DOBSON For For
3 ROBERT R. NORDHAUS For For
4 MANUEL T. PACHECO For For
5 ROBERT M. PRICE For For
6 BONNIE S. REITZ For For
7 JEFFRY E. STERBA For For
8 DONALD K. SCHWANZ For For
9 JOAN B. WOODARD For For
2 APPROVE OF THE PNM RESOURCES, INC. SECOND Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS PERFORMANCE
EQUITY PLAN.
3 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 637215104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NPK MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US6372151042 AGENDA 933048779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARYJO COHEN For For
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ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC
SECURITY 780259206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RDSA MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US7802592060 AGENDA 933062882 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 APPOINTMENT OF SIMON HENRY AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
04 RE-APPOINTMENT OF LORD KERR OF KINLOCHARD AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR
05 RE-APPOINTMENT OF WIM KOK AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
06 RE-APPOINTMENT OF NICK LAND AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
07 RE-APPOINTMENT OF JORMA OLLILA AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
08 RE-APPOINTMENT OF JEROEN VAN DER VEER AS A Management For For
DIRECTOR
09 RE-APPOINTMENT OF HANS WIJERS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
10 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
11 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
12 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
13 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS Management For For
14 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE OWN SHARES Management For For
15 AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURE Management For For
**VOTING CUT-OFF DATE: MAY 11, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M. EDT.**
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 99
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STATOIL ASA
SECURITY 85771P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STO MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US85771P1021 AGENDA 933075891 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 ELECTION OF A CHAIR OF THE MEETING Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE AND THE AGENDA Management For For
04 REGISTRATION OF ATTENDING SHAREHOLDERS AND Management For For
PROXIES
05 ELECTION OF TWO PERSONS TO CO-SIGN MINUTES WITH Management For For
CHAIR OF MEETING
06 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR Management For For
STATOILHYDRO ASA AND THE STATOILHYDRO GROUP FOR
2008, INCLUDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PROPOSAL
FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE DIVIDEND
07 APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION FOR THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AUDITOR
08 ELECTION OF ONE DEPUTY MEMBER TO THE CORPORATE Management For For
ASSEMBLY
09 STATEMENT ON STIPULATION OF SALARY AND OTHER Management For For
REMUNERATION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
10 AUTHORISATION TO ACQUIRE STATOILHYDRO SHARES IN Management For For
MARKET IN ORDER TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTATION OF
SHARE SAVING PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES
11 AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
12 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSED THAT RESOLUTION BE Shareholder Against For
ADOPTED: "STATOILHYDRO SHALL WITHDRAW FROM TAR
SANDS ACTIVITIES IN CANADA"
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BERU AG, LUDWIGSBURG
SECURITY D1015D108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BRUXF.PK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN DE0005072102 AGENDA 701891485 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER 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
MEETING IS 29 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1
BUSINESS DAY. THI-S IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL
POSITIONS RERTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE
GERM-AN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and Non-Voting
annual report for the 2008 FY wit-h the report
of the Supervisory Board, the Group financial
statements and annu-al report, and the report
pursuant to sections 289[4] and 315[4] of the
German-Commercial Code
2. Ratification of the Acts of the Board of Management For For
Managing Directors
3. Ratification of the Acts of the Supervisory Board Management For For
4. Appoint the Auditors for the 2009 FY: Management For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Stuttgart
5. Resolution on the transfer of all shares of the Management For For
Company held by its minority shareholders to
Borgwarner Germany Gmbh, which holds
approximately 96.86% of the Companys share
capital, against cash compensation of EUR 73.39
per share
6. Resolution on the non-disclosure of the Management For For
information required pursuant to Sections 285[1]
Number 9a) and 314[1] Number 6a) of the German
Commercial Code, for a period of 5 years
7. Amendments to the Articles of Association in Management For For
connection with the shareholder rights directive
implementation law [ARUG] Section 11 shall be
amended to reflect that registration for the
shareholders, meeting and the related proof of
shareholding must be submitted to the comp any
in textual or written form before the statutory
deadline
8.1 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Ulrich Management For For
Woehr
8.2 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Robin Management For For
J. Adams
8.3 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Anthony Management For For
D. Hensel
8.4 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Alfred Management For For
Weber
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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
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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
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 100
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GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC
SECURITY 37733W105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GSK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US37733W1053 AGENDA 933032334 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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O1 TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE DIRECTORS' REPORT AND Management For For
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
O2 TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
O3 TO ELECT MR JAMES MURDOCH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O4 TO RE-ELECT MR LARRY CULP AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O5 TO RE-ELECT SIR CRISPIN DAVIS AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O6 TO RE-ELECT DR MONCEF SLAOUI AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O7 TO RE-ELECT MR TOM DE SWAAN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
O8 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
O9 REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS Management For For
S10 TO AUTHORISE THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO Management For For
MAKE DONATIONS TO POLITICAL ORGANISATIONS AND
INCUR POLITICAL EXPENDITURE
S11 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT SHARES Management For For
S12 DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS (SPECIAL Management For For
RESOLUTION)
S13 AUTHORITY FOR THE COMPANY TO PURCHASE ITS OWN Management For For
SHARES (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
S14 EXEMPTION FROM STATEMENT OF SENIOR STATUTORY Management For For
AUDITOR'S NAME
S15 REDUCED NOTICE OF A GENERAL MEETING OTHER THAN Management For For
AN AGM (SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
S16 ADOPTION OF THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE ("GSK") 2009 Management For For
PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN
S17 ADOPTION OF THE GSK 2009 SHARE OPTION PLAN Management For For
S18 ADOPTION OF THE GSK 2009 DEFERRED ANNUAL BONUS Management For For
PLAN
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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
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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.
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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
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: 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
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
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 101
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THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
SECURITY 883556102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TMO MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US8835561023 AGENDA 933042400 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JUDY C. LEWENT For For
2 PETER J. MANNING For For
3 JIM P. MANZI For For
4 ELAINE S. ULLIAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SECURITY 603158106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTX MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US6031581068 AGENDA 933042791 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 KRISTINA M. JOHNSON For For
2 MICHAEL F. PASQUALE For For
3 JOHN T. REID For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3 RATIFICATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 2001 STOCK Management Against Against
AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED AS OF MARCH 18, 2009) TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED AND AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
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CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 219023108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPO MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US2190231082 AGENDA 933045165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LUIS ARANGUREN-TRELLEZ For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 WILLIAM S. NORMAN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IN RESPECT OF THE
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN 2009.
03 TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELIMINATE Shareholder For
CLASSIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL DIRECTORS STAND
FOR ELECTION ANNUALLY.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 666807102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US6668071029 AGENDA 933066791 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: BRUCE S. GORDON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MADELEINE KLEINER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KARL J. KRAPEK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD B. MYERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN W. SHARER Management For For
1L 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 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON Shareholder Against For
SPACE-BASED WEAPONS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING RIGHT OF 10% Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 102
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ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 017361106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYE MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US0173611064 AGENDA 933026331 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. FURLONG BALDWIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELEANOR BAUM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL J. EVANSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYRUS F. FREIDHEIM, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIA L. JOHNSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TED J. KLEISNER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER D. PAPPAS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN H. RICE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GUNNAR E. SARSTEN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: 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 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ALLEGHENY ENERGY, INC. Management For For
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
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OGE ENERGY CORP.
SECURITY 670837103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OGE MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US6708371033 AGENDA 933031558 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WAYNE BRUNETTI For For
2 JOHN GROENDYKE For For
3 ROBERT KELLEY For For
4 ROBERT LORENZ For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S PRINCIPAL INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE THE Shareholder Against For
CLASSIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF THE DIRECTORS.
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ONEOK, INC.
SECURITY 682680103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OKE MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US6826801036 AGENDA 933033172 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. DAY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JULIE H. EDWARDS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. FORD Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. GIBSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. KYLE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERT H. MACKIE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JIM W. MOGG Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATTYE L. MOORE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY D. PARKER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDUARDO A. RODRIGUEZ Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID J. TIPPECONNIC Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF ONEOK, INC.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 95709T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WR MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US95709T1007 AGENDA 933035924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES Q. CHANDLER IV For For
2 R.A. EDWARDS For For
3 SANDRA A.J. LAWRENCE For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE WESTAR ENERGY, INC. LONG TERM
INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 103
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XEROX CORPORATION
SECURITY 984121103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XRX MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US9841211033 AGENDA 933037269 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GLENN A. BRITT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: URSULA M. BURNS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM CURT HUNTER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MCDONALD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.J. NICHOLAS, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES PRINCE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN N. REESE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 571748102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MMC MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US5717481023 AGENDA 933037346 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE M. BAKER, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARC D. OKEN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID A. OLSEN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: REINCORPORATE IN NORTH Shareholder Against For
DAKOTA
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: SPECIAL MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL: POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
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MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
SECURITY 58405U102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MHS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US58405U1025 AGENDA 933037358 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. LILLIS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. ROPER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID D. STEVENS Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR
03 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
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KEYCORP
SECURITY 493267108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KEY MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US4932671088 AGENDA 933040280 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM G. BARES For For
2 CAROL A. CARTWRIGHT For For
3 KRISTEN L. MANOS For For
4 THOMAS C. STEVENS For For
02 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES TO REQUIRE MAJORITY VOTING Management For For
IN UNCONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
03 AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES AND REGULATIONS TO REVISE Management For For
THE VOTING RIGHTS OF THE SERIES B PREFERRED
STOCK.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
05 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
PROGRAM.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 104
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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.
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VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
SECURITY 92828Q109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VRTS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US92828Q1094 AGENDA 933047385 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 DIANE M. COFFEY For For
2 TIMOTHY A. HOLT For For
2 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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DEAN FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 242370104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DF MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US2423701042 AGENDA 933053706 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JANET HILL For For
2 HECTOR M. NEVARES For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 879433100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TDS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8794331004 AGENDA 933076831 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A. DAVIS For For
2 C.D. O'LEARY For For
3 G.L. SUGARMAN For For
4 H.S. WANDER For For
02 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFY ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009. Management For For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO RECAPITALIZE THE TDS Shareholder For Against
CAPITAL STOCK.
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SLM CORPORATION
SECURITY 78442P106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLM MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US78442P1066 AGENDA 933040379 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANN TORRE BATES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DIEFENDERFER, III Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANE SUITT GILLELAND Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL A. GOODE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD F. HUNT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT L. LORD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. MARTIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY A. MUNITZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HOWARD H. NEWMAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. ALEXANDER PORTER, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK C. PULEO Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOLFGANG SCHOELLKOPF Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SHAPIRO Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. TERRY STRANGE Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY P. TERRACCIANO Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARRY L. WILLIAMS Management For For
2 ADOPTION OF THE SLM CORPORATION DIRECTORS EQUITY Management For For
PLAN
3 ADOPTION OF THE SLM CORPORATION 2009-2012 Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
4 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 105
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FPL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 302571104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FPL MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US3025711041 AGENDA 933040569 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHERRY S. BARRAT For For
2 ROBERT M. BEALL, II For For
3 J. HYATT BROWN For For
4 JAMES L. CAMAREN For For
5 J. BRIAN FERGUSON For For
6 LEWIS HAY, III For For
7 TONI JENNINGS For For
8 OLIVER D. KINGSLEY, JR. For For
9 RUDY E. SCHUPP For For
10 MICHAEL H. THAMAN For For
11 HANSEL E. TOOKES, II For For
12 PAUL R. TREGURTHA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS UNDER THE FPL Management For For
GROUP, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED LONG TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR PAYMENT OF PERFORMANCE-BASED
COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED BY INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE SECTION 162(M).
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SECURITY D18190898 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DB MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN DE0005140008 AGENDA 933065458 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 APPROPRIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 ELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR, Management For For
INTERIM ACCOUNTS.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR TRADING Management For For
PURPOSES.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES PURSUANT TO Management For For
SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 STOCK CORPORATION ACT.
08 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE
GENERAL MEETING.
09 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19 (2) SENTENCE 3 OF THE Management For For
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ACCORD WITH THE RULES
OF THE ACT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE.
10 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
11 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL FOR CAPITAL Management For For
INCREASES IN CASH OR IN KIND AND AMENDMENT TO THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
12 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
13 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PARTICIPATORY NOTES WITH Management For For
WARRANTS AND/OR CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATORY
NOTES, BONDS WITH WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE
BONDS, CREATION OF CONDITIONAL CAPITAL AND
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL THAT Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE
MANAGEMENT BOARD BE REFUSED.
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD BE
POSTPONED UNTIL ALL LIABILITY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
DEUTSCHE BANK HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND ALSO
UNTIL A REFORM OF THE COMPENSATION AND BONUS
SYSTEM HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.
16 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF THE Shareholder Against For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR ARE
NOT RATIFIED.
17 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT Shareholder Against For
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL
YEAR ARE NOT RATIFIED.
18 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD IS REFUSED.
19 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROPOSE THAT NO Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT BE DISTRIBUTED AND HENCE NO
DIVIDENDS PAID.
20 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF BOTH THE MANAGEMENT BOARD
AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD BE REFUSED.
21 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOT TO ADOPT A Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION ON THE PLANNED CHANGE TO ARTICLE 19 II 3
OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
22 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - APPROPRIATION OF Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 106
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FRANCE TELECOM
SECURITY 35177Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FTE MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN US35177Q1058 AGENDA 933069317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR Management For For
THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
02 APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008
03 ALLOCATION OF THE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR Management For For
ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, AS STATED IN THE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
04 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS REFERRED TO IN Management For For
ARTICLE L. 225-38 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE
05 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
06 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
07 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A PRINCIPAL STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
08 RENEWAL OF TERM OF A DEPUTY STATUTORY AUDITOR Management For For
09 AUTHORIZATION TO BE GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO PURCHASE OR TRANSFER FRANCE
TELECOM SHARES
10 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 13 OF THE BY-LAWS Management For For
11 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO SHARES OF THE
COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITH
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS
12 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES OF THE COMPANY AND
SECURITIES GIVING ACCESS TO THE SHARES OF THE
COMPANY OR OF ONE OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES, WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF THE
SHAREHOLDERS
13 AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
IN THE EVENT OF A CAPITAL INCREASE WITH OR WITHOUT
PREFERENTIAL SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS OF
SHAREHOLDERS, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ISSUABLE
SECURITIES
14 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO SHARES, IN THE EVENT OF A PUBLIC
EXCHANGE OFFER INITIATED BY THE COMPANY
15 AUTHORIZATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SHARES AND SECURITIES GIVING
ACCESS TO SHARES, IN CONSIDERATION FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS IN KIND GRANTED TO THE COMPANY AND
COMPRISED OF EQUITY SECURITIES OR SECURITIES
GIVING ACCESS TO SHARE CAPITAL
16 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO ISSUE SHARES RESERVED FOR PERSONS SIGNING A
LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY IN THEIR
CAPACITY AS HOLDERS OF SHARES OR STOCK OPTIONS
OF ORANGE S.A.
17 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
TO PROCEED WITH THE FREE ISSUANCE OF OPTION-
BASED LIQUIDITY INSTRUMENTS RESERVED FOR THOSE
HOLDERS OF STOCK OPTIONS OF ORANGE S.A. THAT HAVE
SIGNED A LIQUIDITY CONTRACT WITH THE COMPANY
18 OVERALL LIMITATION OF THE AUTHORIZATIONS Management For For
19 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO ISSUE SECURITIES GIVING RIGHT TO THE
ALLOCATION OF DEBT SECURITIES
20 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE
COMPANY BY CAPITALIZATION OF RESERVES, PROFITS OR
PREMIUMS
21 AUTHORIZATION GIVEN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
ALLOCATE FREE SHARES
22 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS TO PROCEED WITH CAPITAL INCREASES
RESERVED FOR MEMBERS OF THE FRANCE TELECOM
GROUP SAVINGS PLAN
23 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
REDUCE THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE
CANCELLATION OF SHARES
24 POWERS FOR FORMALITIES Management For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 107
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DEUTSCHE BANK AG
SECURITY D18190898 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DB MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN DE0005140008 AGENDA 933093813 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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02 APPROPRIATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR.
05 ELECTION OF AUDITOR FOR 2009 FINANCIAL YEAR, Management For For
INTERIM ACCOUNTS.
06 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES FOR TRADING Management For For
PURPOSES.
07 AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE OWN SHARES PURSUANT TO Management For For
SECTION 71 (1) NO. 8 STOCK CORPORATION ACT.
08 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE
GENERAL MEETING.
09 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19 (2) SENTENCE 3 OF THE Management For For
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO ACCORD WITH THE RULES
OF THE ACT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS DIRECTIVE.
10 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
11 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL FOR CAPITAL Management For For
INCREASES IN CASH OR IN KIND AND AMENDMENT TO THE
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
12 CREATION OF NEW AUTHORIZED CAPITAL AND Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
13 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE PARTICIPATORY NOTES WITH Management For For
WARRANTS AND/OR CONVERTIBLE PARTICIPATORY
NOTES, BONDS WITH WARRANTS AND CONVERTIBLE
BONDS, CREATION OF CONDITIONAL CAPITAL AND
AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: PROPOSAL THAT Shareholder Against For
RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE
MANAGEMENT BOARD BE REFUSED.
15 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD BE
POSTPONED UNTIL ALL LIABILITY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST
DEUTSCHE BANK HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED AND ALSO
UNTIL A REFORM OF THE COMPENSATION AND BONUS
SYSTEM HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT.
16 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF THE Shareholder Against For
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL YEAR ARE
NOT RATIFIED.
17 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: THE ACTS OF MANAGEMENT Shareholder Against For
OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD FOR THE 2008 FINANCIAL
YEAR ARE NOT RATIFIED.
18 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SUPERVISORY BOARD IS REFUSED.
19 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROPOSE THAT NO Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT BE DISTRIBUTED AND HENCE NO
DIVIDENDS PAID.
20 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RATIFICATION OF THE ACTS Shareholder Against For
OF MANAGEMENT OF BOTH THE MANAGEMENT BOARD
AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD BE REFUSED.
21 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - NOT TO ADOPT A Shareholder Against For
RESOLUTION ON THE PLANNED CHANGE TO ARTICLE 19 II 3
OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION.
22 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - APPROPRIATION OF Shareholder Against For
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT.
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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
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 108
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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
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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: E. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. O'REILLY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: 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
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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
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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
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 109
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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
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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.
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HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
SECURITY 806407102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSIC MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8064071025 AGENDA 933054392 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STANLEY M. BERGMAN For For
2 GERALD A. BENJAMIN For For
3 JAMES P. BRESLAWSKI For For
4 MARK E. MLOTEK For For
5 STEVEN PALADINO For For
6 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
7 PAUL BRONS For For
8 M.A. HAMBURG, M.D. For For
9 DONALD J. KABAT For For
10 PHILIP A. LASKAWY For For
11 KARYN MASHIMA For For
12 NORMAN S. MATTHEWS For For
13 LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, M.D. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1994 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S SECTION 162(M) Management For For
CASH BONUS PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 26, 2009.
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RAYTHEON COMPANY
SECURITY 755111507 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RTN MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US7551115071 AGENDA 933061626 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VERNON E. CLARK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. DEUTCH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDERIC M. POSES Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL C. RUETTGERS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD L. SKATES Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. SPIVEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA G. STUNTZ Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. SWANSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE Shareholder Against For
VOTING
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADOPTION OF Shareholder Against For
HEALTH CARE REFORM PRINCIPLES
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 110
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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
SECURITY 844030106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUG MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8440301062 AGENDA 933067337 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE L. LINDEMANN For For
2 MICHAL BARZUZA For For
3 STEPHEN C. BEASLEY For For
4 DAVID BRODSKY For For
5 FRANK W. DENIUS For For
6 MICHAEL J. EGAN For For
7 KURT A. GITTER, M.D. For For
8 HERBERT H. JACOBI For For
9 THOMAS N. MCCARTER, III For For
10 GEORGE ROUNTREE, III For For
11 ALLAN D. SCHERER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS SOUTHERN UNION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF SOUTHERN UNION'S Management For For
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK AND
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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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.
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AETNA INC.
SECURITY 00817Y108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AET MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US00817Y1082 AGENDA 933059493 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK M. CLARK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BETSY Z. COHEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MOLLY J. COYE, M.D. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER N. FARAH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA HACKMAN FRANKLIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY E. GARTEN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EARL G. GRAVES Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GERALD GREENWALD Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HARRINGTON Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD J. LUDWIG Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH P. NEWHOUSE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD A. WILLIAMS Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NOMINATING A RETIRED Shareholder Against For
AETNA EXECUTIVE TO THE BOARD.
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CONSTELLATION ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 210371100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEG MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US2103711006 AGENDA 933073342 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : YVES C. DE BALMANN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : ANN C. BERZIN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JAMES T. BRADY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JAMES R. CURTISS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : FREEMAN A. HRABOWSKI, III Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : NANCY LAMPTON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : ROBERT J. LAWLESS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : MAYO A. SHATTUCK III Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : JOHN L. SKOLDS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR : MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 111
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TOMKINS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G89158136 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL TOMK.L MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2009
ISIN GB0008962655 AGENDA 701903177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the Directors' report and financial statements Management For For
for the YE 03 JAN 2009 together with the Independent
Auditors' report
2. Approve the remuneration committee report for the YE 03 Management For For
JAN 2009
3. Declare the final dividend of 2 US cents per ordinary Management For For
share for the YE 03 JAN 2009
4. Re-appoint Mr. Richard Gillingwater as a Director Management For For
5. Re-appoint Mr. Struan Robertson as a Director Management For For
6. Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as Independent Auditors Management For For
7. Authorize the Directors to determine the Independent Management For For
Auditors' remuneration
8. Authorize the Directors, to allot relevant securities[as Management For For
defined in the Companies Act 1985] up to an nominal
amount of USD 26,455,567, comprising equity securities
[as defined in the Companies Act 1985] up to a nominal
amount of USD 52,911,135 [including within such limit any
relevant securities allotted under paragraph (A)] ] in
connection with an offer by way of a right issue; to
ordinary shareholders in proportion [as nearly as may be
practicable] to their existing holdings; and to holders
of other equity securities, as required by the rights of
those securities, or as the Directors consider it
necessary, as or appropriate to deal with treasury
shares, fractional entitlements, record dates, legal,
regulatory or practical problems in or under the laws of,
any territory or any other matter [Authority expires
until the close of business on 01 SEP 2010]; and the
Directors may allot relevant securities after the expiry
of this authority in pursuance of such an offer or
agreement notwithstanding that the authority conferred by
this resolution has expired
S.9 Authorize the Directors, subject to the passing of Management For For
Resolution 8, to allot equity securities [as defined in
the Companies Act 1985] for cash under the authority
given by that resolution and/or where the allotments is
treated as an allotment of equity securities under
Section 94(3A) of the Companies Act 1985, disapplying the
statutory pre-emption rights of the restriction in
Section 89(1) of the Companies Act 1985, provided that
this power shall be limited to the allotment of equity
securities: in connection with a rights issue in favor of
ordinary shareholders;up to an aggregate nominal amount
of USD 3,978,682; [Authority expires until the close of
business on 01 SEP 2010]; 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, in substitution for any authority Management For For
to purchase ordinary shares in the capital of the Company
[shares], to make market purchases [Section 163(3) of the
Companies Act 1985] of up to 88,415,177 shares or, if
lower, such number of shares as is equal to 10% of the
issued ordinary share capital of the Company at a minimum
price equal to the nominal value and not more than 105%
above 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
AGM of the Company]; 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.11 Approve that a general meeting other than an AGM may be Management For For
called on not less than 14 clear days' notice
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF Non-Voting
CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN
YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FOR-M UNLESS
YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
SECURITY 91324P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UNH MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US91324P1021 AGENDA 933031762 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: KENNETH I. SHINE, M.D. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 112
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 25459L106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US25459L1061 AGENDA 933062123 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHASE CAREY For For
2 MARK CARLETON For For
3 PETER LUND For For
4 HAIM SABAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
03 ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM. Shareholder Against For
04 ADOPTION OF THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS.
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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
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FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 305560104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FRP MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US3055601047 AGENDA 933058681 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. GARRISON-CORBIN For For
2 EUGENE B. JOHNSON For For
3 ROBERT A. KENNEDY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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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
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 113
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G4776G101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IR MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG4776G1015 AGENDA 933067375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.C. BERZIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. COHON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.D. FORSEE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.C. GODSOE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E.E. HAGENLOCKER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H.L. HENKEL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.J. HORNER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.E. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. NACHTIGAL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: O.R. SMITH Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. SWIFT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T.L. WHITE Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL RELATING TO Management For For
COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN OF 2007.
04 APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND Management For For
AUTHORIZATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX THE
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
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INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G4776G101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL IR MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG4776G1015 AGENDA 933076588 - 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, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF DISTRIBUTABLE
RESERVES OF INGERSOLL-RAND PLC THAT WAS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY
LIMITED AND THE OTHER CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS OF
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC (AS DESCRIBED IN THE 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.
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TENARIS, S.A.
SECURITY 88031M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TS MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US88031M1099 AGENDA 933086185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTS ON THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AND Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORTS ON THE COMPANY'S
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS.
03 ALLOCATION OF RESULTS AND APPROVAL OF DIVIDEND Management For For
PAYMENT.
04 DISCHARGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS FOR THE EXERCISE OF THEIR MANDATE.
05 ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS.
06 COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS.
07 APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE Management For For
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND APPROVAL
OF THEIR FEES.
08 AUTHORISATION TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS OR OTHER GOVERNING BODIES OF THE
SUBSIDIARIES TO ACQUIRE COMPANY SHARES.
09 AUTHORISATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CAUSE Management For For
THE DISTRIBUTION OF ALL SHAREHOLDER
COMMUNICATIONS, INCLUDING ITS SHAREHOLDER
MEETING AND PROXY MATERIALS AND ANNUAL REPORTS
TO SHAREHOLDERS, BY SUCH ELECTRONIC MEANS AS IS
PERMITTED BY ANY APPLICABLE LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
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VIACOM INC.
SECURITY 92553P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VIA MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US92553P1021 AGENDA 933064317 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE S. ABRAMS For For
2 PHILIPPE P. DAUMAN For For
3 THOMAS E. DOOLEY For For
4 ALAN C. GREENBERG For For
5 ROBERT K. KRAFT For For
6 BLYTHE J. MCGARVIE For For
7 CHARLES E. PHILLIPS,JR. For For
8 SHARI REDSTONE For For
9 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
10 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
11 WILLIAM SCHWARTZ For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR VIACOM INC. FOR 2009.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 114
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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
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.
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WAL-MART STORES, INC.
SECURITY 931142103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMT MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US9311421039 AGENDA 933057754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE 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: MICHAEL T. DUKE 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 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS
03 GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
04 PAY FOR SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE Shareholder Against For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
07 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
08 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO BE STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 115
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RAIFFEISEN INTERNATIONAL BANK-HOLDING AG, WIEN
SECURITY A7111G104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL RAIFF.PK MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN AT0000606306 AGENDA 701957029 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Adopt the financial statements and the Management No Action
Management report and of the consolidated
financial statements and the group Management
report as at 31 DEC 2008, as well as of the
report of the Supervisory Board on the 2008
business year
2. Approve the appropriation of the balance sheet Management No Action
profit shown as at 31 DEC 2008
3. Approve the acts of the Members of the Managing Management No Action
Board during the 2008 business year
4. Approve the acts of the Members of the Management No Action
Supervisory Board during the 2008 business year
5. Approve to establish the remuneration of the Management No Action
Members of the Supervisory Board for the 2008
business year
6. Elect the Supervisory Board Management No Action
7. Elect the Auditor for the financial statements Management No Action
and approve the consolidated financial
statements for the 2009 business year
8. Authorize the Managing Board pursuant to Article Management No Action
174 of the Austrian Joint Stock Companies act to
issue with the approval of the Supervisory
Board, participation rights, also in several
tranches, within 5 years as of the date of the
resolution, for a maximum total amount of EUR
2,000,000,000.00 and approve to determine the
terms and conditions, the subscription right of
shareholders is excluded
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MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
SECURITY 57636Q104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MA MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US57636Q1040 AGENDA 933069862 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD HAYTHORNTHWAITE For For
2 DAVID R. CARLUCCI For For
3 ROBERT W. SELANDER For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 6.1(A) AND 6.4(B) Management For For
OF THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR 2009
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CBS CORPORATION
SECURITY 124857103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBSA MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US1248571036 AGENDA 933071285 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID R. ANDELMAN For For
2 JOSEPH A. CALIFANO, JR. For For
3 WILLIAM S. COHEN For For
4 GARY L. COUNTRYMAN For For
5 CHARLES K. GIFFORD For For
6 LEONARD GOLDBERG For For
7 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
8 LINDA M. GRIEGO For For
9 ARNOLD KOPELSON For For
10 LESLIE MOONVES For For
11 DOUG MORRIS For For
12 SHARI REDSTONE For For
13 SUMNER M. REDSTONE For For
14 FREDERIC V. SALERNO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 LONG- Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2000 STOCK OPTION PLAN FOR OUTSIDE
DIRECTORS.
05 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2005 RSU PLAN FOR OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.
06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 116
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CATERPILLAR INC.
SECURITY 149123101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAT MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US1491231015 AGENDA 933068860 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL M. DICKINSON For For
2 DAVID R. GOODE For For
3 JAMES W. OWENS For For
4 CHARLES D. POWELL For For
5 JOSHUA I. SMITH For For
02 RATIFY AUDITORS Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ANNUAL ELECTION OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DIRECTOR ELECTION Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTE STANDARD
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION CONSULTANT
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - LOBBYING PRIORITIES Shareholder Against For
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
SECURITY 517834107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LVS MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US5178341070 AGENDA 933073633 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. LEVEN For For
2 JASON N. ADER For For
3 JEFFREY H. SCHWARTZ For For
2 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
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PAGESJAUNES, SEVRES
SECURITY F6954U126 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL PGJUF.PK MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN FR0010096354 AGENDA 701979607 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING ID Non-Voting
568935 DUE TO ADDITION OF-RESOLUTION. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE DISREGARDED
AND-YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON THIS MEETING
NOTICE. THANK YOU.
French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly to the sub custodian.
Please contact your Client Service Representative-to
obtain the necessary card, account details and
directions. The followin-g applies to Non- Resident
Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting instructions will-be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediar-ies, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Gl-obal
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 IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID Non-Voting
VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE OF
"ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
Report of the Board of Directors Non-Voting
Reports of the Statutory Auditors on the accounts for Non-Voting
the YE 31 DEC 2008
Special report of the Statutory Auditors on the Non-Voting
regulated agreements referred-to in Article L.225-38
of the Commercial Code
Approval of the agreements referred to the special Non-Voting
report of the Statutory Aud-itors
O.1 Approve the unconsolidated accounts for the FYE 31 DEC Management For For
2008
O.2 Approve the consolidated accounts for the FYE 31 DEC Management For For
2008
O.3 Approve the distribution of profits for the FYE on 31 Management For For
DEC 2008
O.4 Approve the agreements referred to in Article L.225-38 Management For For
of the Commercial Code
O.5 Authorize the Board of Directors to buy or transfer Management For For
shares of PagesJaunes Group
O.6 Approve the renewal of Mr. Francois De Carbonnel's Management For For
mandate as a Board Member
O.7 Approve the renewal of Mr. Elie Cohen's mandate as a Management For For
Board Member
O.8.A Ratify Mr. Jean-Pierre Remy's appointment as a Board Management For For
Member
O.8.B Approve the renewal of Mr. Jean-Pierre Remy's mandate Management For For
as a Board Member
O.9 Approve the renewal of Mr. Jacques Garaialde's mandate Management For For
as a Board Member
O.10 Approve the renewal of Mr. Nicolas Gheysens' mandate Management For For
as a Board Member
O.11 Approve the renewal of Mr. Remy Sautter's mandate as a Management For For
Board Member
O.12 Approve the non renewal of the Board Members' mandate Management For For
O.13 Appoint Mr. Jerome Losson as a Board Member Management For For
O.14 Approve the deliberation pursuant to Article Management For For
L.225-42-1 of the Commercial Code relating to a
commitment whose Mr. Michel Datchary is the beneficiary
O.15 Approve the attendance allowances to the Board of Management For For
Directors
Report of the Board of Directors Non-Voting
Reports of the Statutory Auditors Non-Voting
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E.16 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue Company's Management For For
shares and securities giving access to the Company's
capital, with maintenance of preferential subscription
rights of shareholders
E.17 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue Company's Management For For
shares and securities giving access to the Company's
capital, with cancellation of preferential
subscription rights of shareholders
E.18 Authorize the Board of Directors, in case of issue, Management For For
with cancellation of preferential subscription rights
of shareholders, of shares or securities giving access
to Company's shares, to fix the issue price as
determined by the General Assembly
E.19 Authorize the Board of Directors in the event of Management For For
capital increase with or without cancellation of
preferential subscription rights of the shareholders,
to increase the number of shares to be issued
E.20 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue shares and Management For For
securities giving access to shares, in case of an
exchange of public offer initiated by the Company
E.21 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue shares and Management For For
securities giving access to shares, to pay
contributions in kind made to the Company and consists
of equity securities or securities giving access to
capital
E.22 Approve the Global limitation of the authorizations Management For For
E.23 Authorize the Board of Directors to issue securities Management For For
giving entitlement to the allocation of debt securities
E.24 Authorize the Board of Directors to increase share Management For For
capital by incorporation of reserves, profits or
premiums
E.25 Authorize the Board of Directors to carry out capital Management For For
increases reserved for Members of a Savings Plan of
Group PagesJaunes
E.26 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce capital by Management For For
cancellation of shares
E.27 Authorize the Board of Directors to grant options to Management For For
subscribe and/or purchase shares of the Company
E.28 Powers for formalities Management For For
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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.
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The Gabelli Equity Income Fund 118
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BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
SECURITY 05964H105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STD MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US05964H1059 AGENDA 933105377 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE, Management For For
OF THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS (BALANCE SHEET, PROFIT AND
LOSS STATEMENT, STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET
ASSETS AND CASH FLOWS, AND NOTES) AND OF THE
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT OF BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
AND ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP, ALL WITH RESPECT TO
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
02 APPLICATION OF RESULTS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2008 Management For For
3A RE-ELECTION OF MR. MATIAS RODRIGUEZ INCIARTE Management For For
3B RE-ELECTION OF MR. MANUEL SOTO SERRANO Management For For
3C RE-ELECTION OF MR. GUILLERMO DE LA DEHESA ROMERO Management For For
3D RE-ELECTION OF MR. ABEL MATUTES JUAN Management For For
04 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR OF ACCOUNTS FOR FISCAL Management For For
YEAR 2009.
05 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE BANK AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES TO Management For For
ACQUIRE THEIR OWN STOCK PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 75 AND THE FIRST ADDITIONAL
PROVISION OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW YLEY
DE SOCIEDADES ANONIMAS', DEPRIVING OF EFFECT TO
THE EXTENT OF THE UNUSED AMOUNT THE
AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT
THE ORDINARY GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING HELD
ON JUNE 21, 2008
06 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Management For For
POWER TO CARRY OUT THE RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
BY THE SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING TO INCREASE
THE SHARE CAPITAL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 153.1.A) OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW,
DEPRIVING OF EFFECT THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY
THE SHAREHOLDERS AT SUCH GENERAL MEETING ON
JUNE 21, 2008
07 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD, PURSUANT TO Management For For
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 153.1.B) OF BUSINESS
CORPORATIONS LAW, TO INCREASE THE SHARE CAPITAL
ON ONE OR MORE OCCASIONS AT ANY TIME, WITHIN A
TERM OF THREE YEARS, BY MEANS OF MONETARY
CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE MAXIMUM NOMINAL AMOUNT OF
2,038,901,430.50 EUROS, ALL ON SUCH TERMS AND
CONDITIONS AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE, DEPRIVING OF
EFFECT THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY
SHAREHOLDERS BY MEANS OF RESOLUTION ONE II)
DELEGATION OF THE POWER TO EXCLUDE PRE-EMPTIVE
RIGHTS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 159.2 OF THE
BUSINESS CORPORATIONS LAW
08 INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL IN SUCH AMOUNT AS MAY Management For For
BE DETERMINED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION BY MEANS
OF ISSUANCE OF NEW ORDINARY SHARES HAVING A PAR
VALUE OF ONE-HALF (0.5) EURO EACH, WITHOUT
ISSUANCE PREMIUM, OF SAME CLASS AND SERIES AS
THOSE THAT ARE CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING, WITH
CHARGE TO VOLUNTARY RESERVES SET UP WITH
UNAPPROPRIATED EARNINGS. EXPRESS PROVISION FOR
POSSIBILITY OF INCOMPLETE ALLOCATION. DELEGATION
OF POWERS TO BOARD, WITH AUTHORITY TO, IN TURN,
DELEGATE SUCH POWERS TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ALL
AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT
09 DELEGATION TO THE BOARD OF POWER TO ISSUE SIMPLE Management For For
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES OR DEBT INSTRUMENTS OF
SIMILAR (INCLUDING BONDS, PROMISSORY NOTES OR
WARRANTS), FIXED INCOME SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE
INTO AND/OR EXCHANGEABLE FOR SHARES OF COMPANY.
CONNECTION WITH FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES
CONVERTIBLE INTO AND/OR EXCHANGEABLE FOR SHARES
OF COMPANY, ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA FOR
DETERMINING TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO
CONVERSION AND/OR EXCHANGE GRANT TO THE BOARD,
ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT
10A INCENTIVE POLICY: IN CONNECTION WITH THE LONG-TERM Management For For
INCENTIVE POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, APPROVAL OF NEW CYCLES AND PLAN FOR
THE DELIVERY OF SANTANDER SHARES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION BY THE BANK AND BY COMPANIES OF
THE SANTANDER GROUP AND LINKED TO CERTAIN
PERMANENCE REQUIREMENTS OR TO CHANGES IN TOTAL
SHAREHOLDER RETURN.
10B INCENTIVE POLICY: APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
FOR EMPLOYEES OF ABBEY NATIONAL PLC. AND OTHER
COMPANIES OF THE GROUP IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY
MEANS OF OPTIONS TO SHARES OF THE BANK LINKED TO
THE CONTRIBUTION OF PERIODIC MONETARY AMOUNTS
AND TO CERTAIN PERMANENCE REQUIREMENTS.
10C INCENTIVE POLICY: AUTHORIZATION OF THE DELIVERY OF Management For For
100 SHARES OF THE BANK TO EACH EMPLOYEE OF THE
SOVEREIGN SUBGROUP.
11 AUTHORIZATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO Management For For
INTERPRET, REMEDY, SUPPLEMENT, CARRY OUT AND
FURTHER DEVELOP THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING, AS WELL AS TO
DELEGATE THE POWERS RECEIVED FROM THE
SHAREHOLDERS AT THE MEETING, AND GRANT OF
POWERS TO CONVERT SUCH RESOLUTIONS INTO
NOTARIAL INSTRUMENTS.
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NTT DOCOMO,INC.
SECURITY J59399105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NTDMF.PK MEETING DATE 19-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3165650007 AGENDA 701974746 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to:Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
3. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
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WIMM BILL DANN FOODS
SECURITY 97263M109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WBD MEETING DATE 19-Jun-2009
ISIN US97263M1099 AGENDA 933110520 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVE THE WBD FOODS OJSC ANNUAL REPORT FOR Management For
2008 BASED ON RUSSIAN STATUTORY REPORTING
STANDARDS.
02 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, Management For
INCLUDING PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENTS FOR 2008.
03 THE NET PROFIT OF WBD FOODS OJSC REFLECTED IN ITS Management For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2008 BASED ON RUSSIAN
STATUTORY ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, SHALL NOT BE
ALLOCATED. DIVIDEND PAYOUT SHALL NOT BE
ANNOUNCED.
04 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT OF WBD FOODS OJSC'S Management For
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY, AND IN COMPLIANCE
WITH LEGAL ACTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SV-
AUDIT CJSC SHALL BE ASSIGNED AS THE AUDITOR OF THE
COMPANY IN 2009.
05 DIRECTOR Management
1 GUY DE SELLIERS For
2 M.V. DUBININ For
3 I.V. KOSTIKOV For
4 MICHAEL A. O'NEILL For
5 A. SERGEEVICH ORLOV For
6 S.A. PLASTININ For
7 G.A. YUSHVAEV For
8 DAVID IAKOBACHVILI For
9 E. GRIGORIEVICH YASIN For
10 MARCUS RHODES For
11 JACQUES VINCENT For
6A ELECTION OF VOLKOVA NATALIA BORISOVNA AS THE Management For
MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING COMMISSION.
6B ELECTION OF VERSHININA IRINA ALEXANDROVNA AS THE Management For
MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING COMMISSION.
6C ELECTION OF POLIKARPOVA NATALIA LEONIDOVNA AS THE Management For
MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING COMMISSION.
6D ELECTION OF PROPASTINA TATIANA VALENTINOVNA AS Management For
THE MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING
COMMISSION.
6E ELECTION OF SOLNTSEVA EVGENIA SOLOMONOVNA AS Management For
THE MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING
COMMISSION.
6F ELECTION OF SERGEEV GRIGORY SERGEEVICH AS THE Management For
MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING COMMISSION.
6G ELECTION OF SHAVERO TATIANA VIKTOROVNA AS THE Management For
MEMBER OF WBD FOODS OJSC AUDITING COMMISSION.
7A APPROVAL OF THE INCREASE OF ANNUAL INTEREST RATE Management For
TO 12,1%, AND EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2010 OF
REVOLVING LOAN CONTRACT MADE BETWEEN WBD
FOODS OJSC AND WBD OJSC (HEREINAFTER, THE
"DEBTOR") PURSUANT TO WHICH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF CURRENT DEBT OF THE DEBTOR TO WBD FOODS OJSC
SHALL NOT BE ABOVE RUR 875,000,000 (EIGHT HUNDRED
SEVENTY FIVE MILLION RUBLES).
7B INCREASE OF ANNUAL INTEREST RATE TO 12,1%, AND Management For
EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2010 OF REVOLVING LOAN
CONTRACT MADE BETWEEN WBD FOODS OJSC AND WBD
OJSC (HEREINAFTER, THE "DEBTOR") PURSUANT TO
WHICH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CURRENT DEBT OF THE
DEBTOR TO WBD FOODS OJSC SHALL NOT BE ABOVE RUR
2 404 803 350 (TWO BILLION FOUR HUNDRED FOUR MILLION
EIGHT HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED
FIFTY RUBLES).
7C INCREASE OF ANNUAL INTEREST RATE TO 12,1%, AND Management For
EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2010 OF REVOLVING LOAN
CONTRACT MADE BETWEEN WBD FOODS OJSC AND WBD
OJSC (HEREINAFTER, THE "DEBTOR") PURSUANT TO
WHICH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CURRENT DEBT OF THE
DEBTOR TO WBD FOODS OJSC SHALL NOT BE ABOVE RUR
680 294 140 (SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY MILLION TWO HUNDRED
NINETY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY RUBLES).
7D INCREASE OF ANNUAL INTEREST RATE TO 12,1%, AND Management For
EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2010 OF REVOLVING LOAN
CONTRACT MADE BETWEEN WBD FOODS OJSC AND WBD
OJSC (HEREINAFTER THE "DEBTOR") PURSUANT TO WHICH
THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CURRENT DEBT OF THE
DEBTOR TO WBD FOODS OJSC SHALL NOT BE ABOVE RUR
1 400 000 000 (ONE BILLION FOUR HUNDRED MILLION
RUBLES).
7E WBD FOODS OJSC SHALL PROVIDE THE CENTRAL BRANCH Management For
NO. 8641 OF THE SAVINGS BANK OF RUSSIA (OJSC, THE
CREDITOR) WITH A SURETY FOR WBD OJSC (THE
BORROWER), UNDER THE CONTRACT ON THE OPENING OF
A REVOLVING CREDIT LINE (HEREINAFTER, THE "CREDIT
AGREEMENT") WITH THE LIMIT IN THE AMOUNT OF RUR
750,000,000 (SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION RUBLES).
7F WBD FOODS OJSC AGREES TO SUPPLY, AND WBD OJSC Management For
AGREES TO PAY FOR, AND ACCEPT, INVENTORIES AND
FIXED ASSETS (COMPUTERS, MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT,
DEVICES OF VARIOUS TYPES, SELLING EQUIPMENT,
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL
EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS, AND OTHER INVENTORIES) IN
THE AMOUNT AND RANGE AS SPECIFIED IN THE
APPLICATION. THE AGREEMENT AMOUNT TOTALS UP TO
RUR 1,500,000,000. (ONE BILLION FIVE HUNDRED MILLION
RUBLES).
7G WBD FOODS OJSC AGREES TO SUPPLY, AND WBD OJSC Management For
AGREES TO PAY FOR, AND ACCEPT DAIRY AND OTHER
PRODUCTS (GOODS) IN THE AMOUNT AND RANGE AS
SPECIFIED IN THE APPLICATION. THE AGREEMENT
AMOUNT TOTALS UP TO RUR 1,700,000,000. (ONE BILLION
SEVEN HUNDRED MILLION RUBLES).
7H INCREASE OF ANNUAL INTEREST RATE TO 12,1%, AND Management For
EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2010 OF REVOLVING LOAN
CONTRACT MADE BETWEEN WBD FOODS OJSC AND WBD
OJSC (HEREINAFTER, THE "DEBTOR") PURSUANT TO
WHICH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CURRENT DEBT OF THE
DEBTOR TO WBD FOODS OJSC SHALL NOT BE ABOVE RUR
1,008,440,800 (ONE BILLION EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED
FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED RUBLES).
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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
SECURITY G9144P105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG9144P1059 AGENDA 933089268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD.'S DISCONTINUANCE FROM BERMUDA
AND CONTINUANCE AS A SWISS CORPORATION. SEE PAGE
41 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT
OF RESOLUTION.
02 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING OUR BYE-LAWS Management For For
TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SUPERMAJORITY VOTE
REQUIREMENTS. SEE PAGE 43 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
03 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEVERAL Management For For
STEPS, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO OUR BYE-LAWS,
THAT WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF INCREASING OUR
REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL. SEE PAGES 45-46 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
04 TO APPROVE A DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS. SEE Management For For
PAGES 47-48 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR
FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
05 TO CONFIRM SWISS LAW AS OUR AUTHORITATIVE Management For For
GOVERNING LEGISLATION. SEE PAGE 49 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
06 TO APPROVE OUR CORPORATE NAME AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS LTD. SEE PAGE 50 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
07 TO CHANGE OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE. SEE PAGE 51 OF Management For For
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
08 TO APPROVE OUR SWISS ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION. SEE Management For For
PAGE 52 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL
TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
09 TO CONFIRM OUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS AS Management For For
SCHAFFHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND. SEE PAGE 53 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
10 TO APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, ZURICH AS Management For For
SPECIAL AUDITOR UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING. SEE PAGE 54 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
11 TO APPOINT DELOITTE AG AS OUR SWISS REGISTERED Management For For
AUDITOR UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
SEE PAGE 55 OF PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR
FULL TEXT OF RESOLUTION.
12 TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS OF OUR SWISS Management Against Against
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION LIMITING THE NUMBER OF
SHARES THAT MAY BE REGISTERED AND/OR VOTED BY A
SINGLE SHAREHOLDER OR GROUP. SEE PAGES 58-59 OF
PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
13 TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS OF OUR SWISS Management Against Against
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION REQUIRING A SUPERMAJORITY
VOTE TO AMEND THE 0ROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN
PROPOSAL 12 AND CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF OUR
SWISS ARTICLES. SEE PAGES 60-61 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
14 TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS Management For For
OF THE MEETING. SEE PAGE 62 OF PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS FOR FULL TEXT OF
RESOLUTION.
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TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD.
SECURITY G9144P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEL MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG9144P1059 AGENDA 933089725 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PIERRE R. BRONDEAU For For
2 RAM CHARAN For For
3 JUERGEN W. GROMER For For
4 ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ For For
5 THOMAS J. LYNCH For For
6 DANIEL J. PHELAN For For
7 FREDERIC M. POSES For For
8 LAWRENCE S. SMITH For For
9 PAULA A. SNEED For For
10 DAVID P. STEINER For For
11 JOHN C. VAN SCOTER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE TYCO ELECTRONICS LTD. 2007 STOCK Management For For
AND INCENTIVE PLAN (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED).
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS TYCO Management For For
ELECTRONICS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITOR) AND
AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION.
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TELEFONICA, S.A.
SECURITY 879382208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEF MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US8793822086 AGENDA 933106886 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL, IF APPLICABLE, OF THE Management For For
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL ACCOUNTS, THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE MANAGEMENT REPORT
OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND OF ITS CONSOLIDATED GROUP
OF COMPANIES, AS WELL AS THE PROPOSED ALLOCATION
OF PROFITS/LOSSES OF TELEFONICA, S.A. AND THE
MANAGEMENT OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL WITH
RESPECT TO FISCAL YEAR 2008.
02 COMPENSATION OF SHAREHOLDERS: DISTRIBUTION OF A Management For For
DIVIDEND TO BE CHARGED TO UNRESTRICTED RESERVES.
03 APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE TELEFONICA, S.A.'S SHARE Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE TELEFONICA
GROUP.
04 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S OWN SHARES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH
COMPANIES OF THE GROUP.
05 REDUCTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL THROUGH THE Management For For
CANCELLATION OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S OWN
STOCK, EXCLUDING CREDITORS' RIGHT TO OBJECT, AND
AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLE OF THE BY-LAWS RELATING
TO THE SHARE CAPITAL.
06 RE-ELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009. Management For For
07 DELEGATION OF POWERS TO FORMALIZE, INTERPRET, Management For For
CORRECT AND IMPLEMENT THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
BY THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING.
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ALSTOM, PARIS
SECURITY F0259M475 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL ALO.PA MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN FR0010220475 AGENDA 701959984 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and Non-Voting
forward the Proxy Card dir-ectly 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 b-e
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become
Registered Intermediarie-s, on the Vote Deadline Date.
In capacity as Registered Intermediary, the Glob-al
Custodian will sign the Proxy Card and forward to the
local custodian. If y-ou are unsure whether your Global
Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary, p-lease
contact your representative
PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID Non-Voting
VOTE OPTIONS ARE "FOR" AN-D "AGAINST" A VOTE OF
"ABSTAIN" WILL BE TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
Management report of the Board of Directors Non-Voting
Report of the Statutory Auditors on the annual accounts Non-Voting
for the FYE on 31 MAR-2008
Report of the Statutory Auditors on the consolidated Non-Voting
accounts for the FYE on 3-1 MAR 2008
O.1 Approve the unconsolidated accounts and the Management For For
transactions for the FYE on 31 MAR 2008
O.2 Approve the consolidated accounts and the transactions Management For For
for the FYE on 31 MAR 2008
O.3 Approve the distribution of profits Management For For
O.4 Approve the special report of the Statutory Auditors on Management For For
the pursuit of a regulated agreement concluded during a
previous FY
O.5 Approve the special report of the Statutory Auditors on Management For For
a regulated agreement concerning the commitments
referred to in Article L.225-42-1 of the Commercial
Code, for the benefit of Mr. Patrick Kron
O.6 Appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Company as the Management For For
Permanent Statutory Auditor
O.7 Appoint Mazars Company as the Permanent Statutory Management For For
Auditor
O.8 Appoint Mr. Yves Nicolas as a Deputy Auditor of Management For For
PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, for a term of 6 fiscal
years expiring at the end of the OGM called to vote on
the accounts for the 2014/15 FY
O.9 Appoint Mr. Patrick de Cambourg as a Deputy Auditor of Management For For
Mazars SA, for a term of 6 fiscal years expiring at the
end of the OGM called to vote on the accounts for
2014/15 FY
O.10 Authorize the Board of Directors to operate on the Management For For
Company's shares
Report of the Board of Directors Non-Voting
Special report of the Statutory Auditors Non-Voting
E.11 Authorize the Board of Directors to reduce the share Management For For
capital by cancellation of shares
E.12 Grant powers for the enforcement of the General Management For For
Assembly's decisions and formalities
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF Non-Voting
AUDITOR NAMES. IF YOU HA-VE 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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YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J95468120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL YKLTF.PK MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3931600005 AGENDA 701991641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Management For For
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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK
SECURITY 713278109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PBY MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US7132781094 AGENDA 933091299 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE SCACCETTI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. SWEETWOOD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. SHAN ATKINS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. HOTZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. MITAROTONDA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICK WHITE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. WILLIAMS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN D. REID Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. ODELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAX L. LUKENS Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN TO EXTEND ITS TERM THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2014.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR ANNUAL INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATION TO NORTH DAKOTA, IF PRESENTED BY
ITS PROPONENT.
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BANCO POPULAR ESPANOL SA, MADRID
SECURITY E19550206 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL POP.MC MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN ES0113790531 AGENDA 701975356 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT REACH Non-Voting
QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 26 JUN 2009.
CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN
V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED.
THANK YOU.
1. Approve the annual accounts, Management report and the Management For For
Board Management; application of the result
2. Approve the merger with Banco De Andalucia by Management For For
absorption over Banco De Andalucia
3.1 Amend the Article 29 of the Company Bylaw about the Management For For
dividend distribution and the issue of share premium
3.2 Approve the complementary distribution to the dividend Management For For
with charge to the premium
4.1 Ratify Mr. Allianz Se as the Board Member Management For For
4.2 Ratify the Union Europea De Inversiones as the Board Management For For
Member
4.3 Amend the Article 17 of the Company Bylaw for the Management For For
reduction of the Board Member from 20 to 15
5. Re-elect the Auditors Management For For
6. Authorize the Board for the acquisition of own shares Management For For
7. Authorize the Board to increase the share capital Management For For
8. Authorize the Board to issue bonds, promissory notes Management For For
and other fixed income
9. Authorize the Board to issue new fixed income Management For For
securities and shares
10. Receive the report about the retribution policy to the Management For For
Board
11. Approve the delegation of powers Management For For
12. Receive the report about the modification of the Board Management For For
Bylaws
13. Receive the report about the Article 116.BIS of the Management For For
Stock Market Law
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO CHANGE IN Non-Voting
RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE-ALREADY SENT IN YOUR VOTES,
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM UNLESS YOU DE-CIDE
TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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YAHOO! INC.
SECURITY 984332106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YHOO MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US9843321061 AGENDA 933077338 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL BARTZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. BIONDI, JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROY J. BOSTOCK Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD W. BURKLE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. CHAPPLE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC HIPPEAU Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARL C. ICAHN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VYOMESH JOSHI Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. KERN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. WILSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Management For For
02 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 1995 STOCK PLAN.
03 AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 1996 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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SUPERVALU INC.
SECURITY 868536103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SVU MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US8685361037 AGENDA 933085183 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRWIN S. COHEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RONALD E. DALY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE A. DEL SANTO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN E. ENGEL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG R. HERKERT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHI P. SEIFERT Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
3 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING DRUGSTORE TOBACCO SALES AS DESCRIBED
IN THE ATTACHED PROXY STATEMENT
4 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SAY ON PAY AS DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED
PROXY STATEMENT
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NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J58063124 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NF2.BE MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3675600005 AGENDA 701987806 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws
and Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
4. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
5. Appoint Accounting Auditors Management For For
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ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 02-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701619782 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 Approve the amendment of Rule 10 of the Enodis Plc Management For For
Performance Share Plan
S.2 Authorize the Directors to take any actions to carry out the Management For For
Scheme, approve the reduction in capital, allotment of ordinary
shares and amendment of the Articles of Association
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ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE Court Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 02-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701650411 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ABSTAIN IS NOT A VALID VOTE OPTION Non-Voting
FOR THIS MEETING TYPE. PLE-ASE CHOOSE BETWEEN
"FOR" AND "AGAINST" ONLY. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO
VOTE ABSTAIN-FOR THIS MEETING THEN YOUR VOTE WILL
BE DISREGARDED BY THE ISSUER OR ISSUERS-AGENT
S.1 Approve the Scheme of Arrangement Management For For
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BED BATH & BEYOND INC.
SECURITY 075896100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BBBY MEETING DATE 03-Jul-2008
ISIN US0758961009 AGENDA 932922568 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN EISENBERG For For
2 LEONARD FEINSTEIN For For
3 DEAN S. ADLER For For
4 STANLEY F. BARSHAY For For
5 PATRICK R. GASTON For For
6 JORDAN HELLER For For
7 ROBERT S. KAPLAN For For
8 VICTORIA A. MORRISON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
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INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORP.
SECURITY 457985208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IART MEETING DATE 09-Jul-2008
ISIN US4579852082 AGENDA 932918848 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. BALTIMORE, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH BRADLEY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD E. CARUSO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART M. ESSIG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NEAL MOSZKOWSKI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIAN S. SCHADE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. SULLIVAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. VANLENT Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TERMS OF THE AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2003 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES THAT MAY BE ISSUED OR AWARDED UNDER THE
PLAN.
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CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 149568107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVCO MEETING DATE 09-Jul-2008
ISIN US149568107 AGENDA 932924877 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH H. STEGMAYER For For
2 WILLIAM C. BOOR For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITOR FOR FISCAL 2009.
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MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
SECURITY 55611C108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL MVSN MEETING DATE 15-Jul-2008
ISIN US55611C1080 AGENDA 932927378 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE MACROVISION Management Against Against
SOLUTIONS CORPORATION 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
(THE "2008 EQUITY PLAN") COMPRISING 14,300,000 SHARES
OF MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION COMMON
STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2008
EQUITY PLAN.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE MACROVISION Management For For
SOLUTIONS CORPORATION 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK
PURCHASE PLAN (THE "2008 ESPP") COMPRISING 7,500,000
SHARES OF MACROVISION SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE
2008 ESPP.
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PARK ELECTROCHEMICAL CORP.
SECURITY 700416209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PKE MEETING DATE 16-Jul-2008
ISIN US7004162092 AGENDA 932930185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DALE BLANCHFIELD For For
2 LLOYD FRANK For For
3 BRIAN E. SHORE For For
4 STEVEN T. WARSHAW For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2002 STOCK OPTION PLAN Management Against Against
TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
SUCH PLAN BY 900,000 SHARES AND TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF SUCH PLAN TO MAY 21, 2018.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
MARCH 1, 2009.
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MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
SECURITY 607828100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOD MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US6078281002 AGENDA 932927114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK P. INCROPERA For For
2 VINCENT L. MARTIN For For
3 BRADLEY C. RICHARDSON For For
4 MARSHA C. WILLIAMS For For
02 APPROVE THE MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 2008 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Management For Against
ADOPTION OF A MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD FOR THE
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
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THE GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO INC.
SECURITY 390064103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GAP MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US3900641032 AGENDA 932928039 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J.D. BARLINE For For
2 J.J. BOECKEL For For
3 B. GAUNT For For
4 A. GULDIN For For
5 C.W.E. HAUB For For
6 D. KOURKOUMELIS For For
7 E. LEWIS For For
8 G. MAYS For For
9 M.B. TART-BEZER For For
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RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 751028101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RAH MEETING DATE 17-Jul-2008
ISIN US7510281014 AGENDA 932929081 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF RALCORP Management For For
HOLDINGS, INC. COMMON STOCK IN CONNECTION WITH
THE MERGER OF CABLE HOLDCO, INC., A NEWLY-
CREATED, WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KRAFT FOODS
INC., WITH AND INTO RALCORP MAILMAN LLC, A WHOLLY
OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
02 TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF NECESSARY OR Management For For
APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF
RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC. COMMON STOCK IN
CONNECTION WITH THE MERGER.
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WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS, INC.
SECURITY 969136100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WVVI MEETING DATE 20-Jul-2008
ISIN US9691361003 AGENDA 932930197 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES W. BERNAU For For
2 JAMES L. ELLIS For For
3 THOMAS M. BRIAN For For
4 SEAN M. CARY For For
5 DELNA L. JONES For For
6 BETTY M. O'BRIEN For For
7 CRAIG SMITH For For
8 STAN G. TUREL For For
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PLANTRONICS, INC.
SECURITY 727493108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PLT MEETING DATE 23-Jul-2008
ISIN US7274931085 AGENDA 932926225 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARV TSEU For For
2 KEN KANNAPPAN For For
3 BRIAN DEXHEIMER For For
4 GREGG HAMMANN For For
5 JOHN HART For For
6 MARSHALL MOHR For For
7 ROGER WERY For For
02 RATIFY AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2003 STOCK Management Against Against
PLAN.
03 RATIFY AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2002 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF PLANTRONICS
FOR FISCAL 2009.
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SSL INTERNATIONAL PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G8401X108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SSL.L MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN GB0007981128 AGENDA 701649127 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the reports and the accounts for 2008 and the auditable Management For For
part of the remuneration report
2. Approve the 2008 remuneration report Management For For
3. Declare the final dividend of 5.3 pence per ordinary share Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. Richard Adam as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Peter Read as a Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. Garry Watts as a Director Management For For
7. Re-appoint KPMG Audit Plc as the Auditors of the Company Management For For
8. Authorize the Directors to set the Auditors' remuneration Management For For
9. Amend the rules of the SSL International Plc performance share Management For For
plan 2005
10 Approve to renew the authority given to Directors to allot shares Management For For
up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP 5,000,000
11 Approve to renew the authority given to Directors to allot equity Management For For
securities for cash pursuant other than on a pro-rota basis
including the authority to sell or allot treasury shares up to an
aggregate nominal amount of GBP 955,523
12 Grant authority 18,950,000 ordinary shares for market purchase Management For For
13 Adopt the new Articles of Association Management For For
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BROWN-FORMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 115637100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BFA MEETING DATE 24-Jul-2008
ISIN US1156371007 AGENDA 932933131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
2 BARRY D. BRAMLEY For For
3 GEO. GARVIN BROWN IV For For
4 MARTIN S. BROWN, JR. For For
5 DONALD G. CALDER For For
6 SANDRA A. FRAZIER For For
7 RICHARD P. MAYER For For
8 WILLIAM E. MITCHELL For For
9 MATTHEW R. SIMMONS For For
10 WILLIAM M. STREET For For
11 DACE BROWN STUBBS For For
12 PAUL C. VARGA For For
13 JAMES S. WELCH, JR. For For
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RTI BIOLOGICS INC
SECURITY 74975N105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RTIX MEETING DATE 29-Jul-2008
ISIN US74975N1054 AGENDA 932931668 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER F. GEAREN For For
2 MICHAEL J. ODRICH For For
3 ADRIAN J.R. SMITH For For
4 UDO HENSELER For For
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KEMET CORPORATION
SECURITY 488360108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KEM MEETING DATE 30-Jul-2008
ISIN US4883601084 AGENDA 932932379 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH V. BORRUSO For For
2 E. ERWIN MADDREY, II For For
3 FRANK G. BRANDENBERG For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELECT EACH DIRECTOR Shareholder Against For
ANNUALLY.
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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
SECURITY 44919P300 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IACI MEETING DATE 01-Aug-2008
ISIN US44919P3001 AGENDA 932936959 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. For For
2 BARRY DILLER For For
3 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
4 DONALD R. KEOUGH For For
5 BRYAN LOURD For For
6 JOHN C. MALONE For For
7 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
8 STEVEN RATTNER For For
9 ALAN G. SPOON For For
10 DIANE VON FURSTENBERG For For
11 MICHAEL P. ZEISSER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE PREFERRED STOCK MERGER Management For For
PROPOSAL, WHICH INVOLVES THE APPROVAL OF THE
ADOPTION OF A MERGER AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE THE
MERGER OF A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF IAC WITH
AND INTO IAC, IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH EACH SHARE
OF SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK WILL BE CONVERTED
INTO THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE A CASH PAYMENT.
03 TO APPROVE THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT PROPOSAL, Management For For
WHICH INVOLVES THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
IAC'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
EFFECT A ONE-FOR-TWO REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF IAC
COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK, WHICH
MAY BE IMPLEMENTED BY IAC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN
ITS SOLE DISCRETION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
COMPLETION OF THE SPIN-OFFS.
04 TO APPROVE THE 2008 STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN PROPOSAL.
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
IAC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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ENODIS PLC, LONDON
SECURITY G01616104 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ENO.L MEETING DATE 04-Aug-2008
ISIN GB0000931526 AGENDA 701661375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN OGM. THANK YOU. Non-Voting
S.1 Approve, for the purpose of giving effect to the Scheme of Management For For
Arrangement dated 10 JUL 2008 between the company and
Scheme Shareholders [as defined in the said Scheme of
Arrangement] as specified, in its original form or with or subject to
any modification, addition or condition approved or imposed by the
Court and agreed to by the Company and MTW County [as
defined in the Scheme of Arrangement] [the "Scheme"]: authorize
the Directors of the Company to take all actions as they may
consider necessary or appropriate for carrying the Scheme into
effect; to reduce the share capital of the Company by canceling
and extinguishing all of the Scheme Shares [as specified];
approve, subject to, and forthwith upon, the reduction of capital as
referred to in this Resolution [the "Reduction of capital"] taking
effect: (i) the share capital of the Company be increased to its
former amount by the creation of such member of new ordinary
shares of 10 pence each as is equal to the number of Scheme
Shares cancelled pursuant to this
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AIRGAS, INC.
SECURITY 009363102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ARG MEETING DATE 05-Aug-2008
ISIN US0093631028 AGENDA 932931985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM O. ALBERTINI For For
2 LEE M. THOMAS For For
3 JOHN C. VAN RODEN, JR. For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVE THE AIRGAS EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. Management For For
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TIVO INC.
SECURITY 888706108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TIVO MEETING DATE 06-Aug-2008
ISIN US8887061088 AGENDA 932931466 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARK PERRY For For
2 THOMAS ROGERS For For
3 JOSEPH UVA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN Management Against Against
AND TO RESERVE 5,400,000 SHARES OF OUR COMMON
STOCK FOR ISSUANCE PURSUANT TO THE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED & Management For For
RESTATED 1999 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PLAN TO THE TENTH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF THE
AMENDMENT TO THE PLAN AND TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK RESERVED
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 4,500,000 SHARES.
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HAWKINS, INC.
SECURITY 420261109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HWKN MEETING DATE 07-Aug-2008
ISIN US4202611095 AGENDA 932936113 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN S. MCKEON For For
2 JOHN R. HAWKINS For For
3 HOWARD M. HAWKINS For For
4 DUANE M. JERGENSON For For
5 G. ROBERT GEY For For
6 DARYL I. SKAAR For For
7 EAPEN CHACKO For For
8 JAMES A. FAULCONBRIDGE For For
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PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP.
SECURITY 740189105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCP MEETING DATE 12-Aug-2008
ISIN US7401891053 AGENDA 932930630 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON R. GRABER For For
2 LESTER L. LYLES For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2001 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE, INC.
SECURITY 610236101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MNRO MEETING DATE 12-Aug-2008
ISIN US6102361010 AGENDA 932936101 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD A. BERENSON For For
2 DONALD GLICKMAN For For
3 LIONEL B. SPIRO For For
4 ELIZABETH A. WOLSZON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE PROPOSAL REGARDING REEVALUATING Management For For
THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 505336107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LZB MEETING DATE 20-Aug-2008
ISIN US5053361078 AGENDA 932933636 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KURT L. DARROW For For
2 JAMES W. JOHNSTON For For
3 H. GEORGE LEVY For For
4 W. ALAN MCCOLLOUGH For For
02 BOARD PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS TO REDUCE THE VOTE
REQUIRED FOR SHAREHOLDER AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
FROM 67% TO A MAJORITY.
04 BOARD PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE HIGH VOTE
REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MERGERS AND OTHER
TRANSACTIONS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO AMEND BYLAWS TO Shareholder Against For
REORGANIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTO ONE
CLASS.
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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 21-Aug-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932934715 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VINCENT C. BYRD For For
2 R. DOUGLAS COWAN For For
3 ELIZABETH VALK LONG For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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CALIFORNIA MICRO DEVICES CORPORATION
SECURITY 130439102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAMD MEETING DATE 21-Aug-2008
ISIN US1304391022 AGENDA 932936430 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT V. DICKINSON For For
2 WADE F. MEYERCORD For For
3 DR. EDWARD C. ROSS For For
4 DR. DAVID W. SEAR For For
5 DR. JOHN L. SPRAGUE For For
6 DAVID L. WITTROCK For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER
OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY
950,000 SHARES FROM 4,140,412 SHARES TO 5,090,412
SHARES.
04 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 1995 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY
200,000 SHARES FROM 1,740,000 SHARES TO 1,940,000
SHARES.
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PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.
SECURITY 69366A100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PSSI MEETING DATE 21-Aug-2008
ISIN US69366A1007 AGENDA 932941265 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES E. ADAIR For For
2 ALVIN R. CARPENTER For For
3 STEPHEN H. ROGERS For For
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MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC.
SECURITY 57685L105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTXX MEETING DATE 26-Aug-2008
ISIN US57685L1052 AGENDA 932937999 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LORI H. BUSH For For
2 CARL J. JOHNSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYER HOFFMAN Management For For
MCCANN P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.
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CAPSTONE TURBINE CORPORATION
SECURITY 14067D102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPST MEETING DATE 28-Aug-2008
ISIN US14067D1028 AGENDA 932935541 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELIOT G. PROTSCH For For
2 RICHARD K. ATKINSON For For
3 JOHN V. JAGGERS For For
4 DARREN R. JAMISON For For
5 NOAM LOTAN For For
6 GARY J. MAYO For For
7 GARY D. SIMON For For
8 HOLLY A. VAN DEURSEN For For
9 DARRELL J. WILK For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE RIGHTS AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF Management Against Against
JULY 7, 2005, WITH MELLON INVESTOR SERVICES LLC, AS
AMENDED.
03 APPROVAL OF THE CAPSTONE TURBINE CORPORATION Management For For
EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CAPSTONE Management Against Against
TURBINE CORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED 2000
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH
31, 2009.
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K-V PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
SECURITY 482740206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KVA MEETING DATE 05-Sep-2008
ISIN US4827402060 AGENDA 932943120 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE ELECTED ANNUALLY.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEAN M. BELLIN* For For
2 KEVIN S. CARLIE* For For
3 TERRY B. HATFIELD* For For
4 DAVID S. HERMELIN* For For
5 MARC S. HERMELIN* For For
6 RONALD J. KANTERMAN* For For
7 JONATHON E. KILLMER* For For
8 NORMAN D. SCHELLENGER* For For
9 JEAN M. BELLIN** For For
10 TERRY B. HATFIELD** For For
11 NORMAN D. SCHELLENGER** For For
12 KEVIN S. CARLIE*** For For
13 MARC S. HERMELIN*** For For
05 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INCENTIVE STOCK Management Against Against
OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE BY 3,000,000 THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UPON EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS GRANTED
UNDER THE PLAN.
06 RATIFICATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC.
SECURITY 632347100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NATH MEETING DATE 09-Sep-2008
ISIN US6323471002 AGENDA 932939210 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. EIDE For For
2 ERIC GATOFF For For
3 BRIAN S. GENSON For For
4 BARRY LEISTNER For For
5 HOWARD M. LORBER For For
6 WAYNE NORBITZ For For
7 DONALD L. PERLYN For For
8 A.F. PETROCELLI For For
9 CHARLES RAICH For For
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SORL AUTO PARTS, INC.
SECURITY 78461U101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SORL MEETING DATE 09-Sep-2008
ISIN US78461U1016 AGENDA 932940340 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 XIAO PING ZHANG For For
2 XIAO FENG ZHANG For For
3 JUNG KANG CHANG For For
4 LI MIN ZHANG For For
5 ZHI ZHONG WANG For For
6 YI GUANG HUO For For
7 JIANG HUA FENG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ROTENBERG & CO. LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008.
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LEVCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 52729D102 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL LEVC MEETING DATE 10-Sep-2008
ISIN US52729D1028 AGENDA 932946455 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVE, ACTION BY OUR BOARD, A 1-TO-300,000 Management Against Against
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF COMMON STOCK, WITH RESULT
THAT (I) HOLDINGS PRIOR TO SUCH SPLIT OF FEWER THAN
300,000 SHARES WILL BE CONVERTED INTO A RIGHT TO
RECEIVE CASH CONSIDERATION DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT, (II) DEREGISTER COMMON STOCK,
AND THUS AVOID COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING A
PUBLIC REPORTING COMPANY
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TRIARC COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 895927101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRY MEETING DATE 15-Sep-2008
ISIN US8959271011 AGENDA 932947774 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF TRIARC CLASS A COMMON
STOCK.
02 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CONVERT EACH ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING SHARE OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK INTO
ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK.
03 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TRIARC TO
"WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC."
04 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF
PREFERRED STOCK TO AFFILIATES UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
05 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"INTERESTED STOCKHOLDERS."
06 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS.
07 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF
TRIARC IS TO ENGAGE IN RESTAURANT BUSINESS.
08 ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN THE MERGER. Management For For
09 POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENT OF THE TRIARC ANNUAL Management For For
MEETING.
10 DIRECTOR Management
1 NELSON PELTZ For For
2 PETER W. MAY For For
3 HUGH L. CAREY For For
4 CLIVE CHAJET For For
5 EDWARD P. GARDEN For For
6 JOSEPH A. LEVATO For For
7 DAVID E. SCHWAB II For For
8 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
10 R.V. UMPHENOUR, JR. For For
11 JACK G. WASSERMAN For For
11 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRIARC AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2002 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN.
12 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TRIARC COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 895927309 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRYB MEETING DATE 15-Sep-2008
ISIN US8959273090 AGENDA 932947774 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF TRIARC CLASS A COMMON
STOCK.
02 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CONVERT EACH ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING SHARE OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK INTO
ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK.
03 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TRIARC TO
"WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC."
04 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF
PREFERRED STOCK TO AFFILIATES UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
05 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"INTERESTED STOCKHOLDERS."
06 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS.
07 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF
TRIARC IS TO ENGAGE IN RESTAURANT BUSINESS.
08 ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN THE MERGER. Management For For
09 POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENT OF THE TRIARC ANNUAL Management For For
MEETING.
10 DIRECTOR Management
1 NELSON PELTZ For For
2 PETER W. MAY For For
3 HUGH L. CAREY For For
4 CLIVE CHAJET For For
5 EDWARD P. GARDEN For For
6 JOSEPH A. LEVATO For For
7 DAVID E. SCHWAB II For For
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8 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
10 R.V. UMPHENOUR, JR. For For
11 JACK G. WASSERMAN For For
11 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRIARC AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2002 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN.
12 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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MICRUS ENDOVASCULAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 59518V102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MEND MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US59518V1026 AGENDA 932941734 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 L. NELSON HOPKINS, M.D. For For
2 FRANCIS J. SHAMMO For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.
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DISCOVERY HOLDING COMPANY
SECURITY 25468Y107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US25468Y1073 AGENDA 932945655 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 MERGER PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A Management For For
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, DATED AS OF JUNE 4, 2008.
02 PREFERRED STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER Management For For
AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NEW DISCOVERY
SERIES A AND SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED
STOCK TO ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PROGRAMMING
PARTNERSHIP.
03 AUTHORIZED STOCK PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE Management For For
UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
WHICH NEW DISCOVERY WILL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE.
04 INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE Management Against Against
UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WITH RESPECT TO WHICH
AWARDS MAY BE GRANTED UNDER THE DISCOVERY
HOLDING COMPANY 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN C MALONE For For
2 ROBERT R BENNETT For For
06 AUDITOR RATIFICATION PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND Management For For
VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF
KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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WHX CORPORATION
SECURITY 929248508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WXCP MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US9292485086 AGENDA 932946708 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
2 JACK L. HOWARD For For
3 GLEN M. KASSAN For For
4 LOUIS KLEIN, JR. For For
5 JOHN H. MCNAMARA JR. For For
6 JOHN J. QUICKE For For
7 GAREN W. SMITH For For
02 AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO AMEND Management For For
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
STOCK FROM 55,000,000 SHARES, CONSISTING OF
50,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND 5,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK TO 185,000,000 SHARES,
CONSISTING OF 180,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AND 5,000,000 SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.
03 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO Management For For
AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO MAKE CERTAIN
CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT THE AVAILABILITY
OF THE COMPANY'S NET OPERATING LOSS CARRY
FORWARDS UNDER SECTION 382 OF THE INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMPANY'S
PENDING RIGHTS OFFERING.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
SECURITY 968223305 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JWB MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US9682233054 AGENDA 932941847 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN J. BAKER For For
2 RICHARD M HOCHHAUSER For For
3 MATTHEW S. KISSNER For For
4 EDUARDO MENASCE For For
5 WILLIAM J. PESCE For For
6 BRADFORD WILEY II For For
7 PETER BOOTH WILEY For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.
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METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.
SECURITY 591520200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MEI MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US5915202007 AGENDA 932943601 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WALTER J. ASPATORE For For
2 WARREN L. BATTS For For
3 J. EDWARD COLGATE For For
4 DARREN M. DAWSON For For
5 DONALD W. DUDA For For
6 ISABELLE C. GOOSSEN For For
7 CHRISTOPHER J. HORNUNG For For
8 PAUL G. SHELTON For For
9 LAWRENCE B. SKATOFF For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 2, 2009.
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SKYLINE CORPORATION
SECURITY 830830105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SKY MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US8308301055 AGENDA 932946001 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ARTHUR J. DECIO For For
2 THOMAS G. DERANEK For For
3 JOHN C. FIRTH For For
4 JERRY HAMMES For For
5 RONALD F. KLOSKA For For
6 WILLIAM H. LAWSON For For
7 DAVID T. LINK For For
8 ANDREW J. MCKENNA For For
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FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 339099103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLE MEETING DATE 18-Sep-2008
ISIN US3390991038 AGENDA 932947180 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOREN K. CARROLL For For
2 J. MICHAEL HAGAN For For
3 JOHN T. MONTFORD For For
02 APPROVE TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES Management For For
OF CAPITAL STOCK THAT FLEETWOOD IS AUTHORIZED TO
ISSUE FROM 160,000,000 SHARES TO 310,000,000 SHARES
BY INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 150,000,000 SHARES
TO 300,000,000 SHARES AND TO DECREASE THE PAR
VALUE OF THE COMMON STOCK FROM $1.00 PER SHARE
TO $0.01 PER SHARE.
03 TO APPROVE THE POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF Management For For
COMMON STOCK IN SETTLEMENT OF OUR POTENTIAL
OBLIGATION TO REPURCHASE OUR OUTSTANDING 5%
CONVERTIBLE SENIOR SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
05 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ITS Management For For
DISCRETION, TO ADJOURN OR POSTPONE THE ANNUAL
MEETING.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
SECURITY 147528103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CASY MEETING DATE 19-Sep-2008
ISIN US1475281036 AGENDA 932945023 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD M. LAMB For For
2 ROBERT J. MYERS For For
3 DIANE C. BRIDGEWATER For For
4 JOHNNY DANOS For For
5 PATRICIA CLARE SULLIVAN For For
6 KENNETH H. HAYNIE For For
7 WILLIAM C. KIMBALL For For
8 JEFFREY M. LAMBERTI For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
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DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 24522P103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DLM MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US24522P1030 AGENDA 932944576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: TIMOTHY G. BRUER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: MARY R. HENDERSON
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR TO HOLD OFFICE FOR Management For For
THREE-YEAR TERM: SHARON L. MCCOLLAM
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS DEL MONTE FOODS COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 3, 2009.
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CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
SECURITY 15133V208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CYCL MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US15133V2088 AGENDA 932946784 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DARREN C. BATTISTONI For For
2 MICHAEL R. COLTRANE For For
3 ANTHONY J. DE NICOLA For For
4 THOMAS E. MCINERNEY For For
5 JOHN J. MUELLER For For
6 JAMES P. PELLOW For For
7 RAYMOND A. RANELLI For For
8 SCOTT N. SCHNEIDER For For
9 MICHAEL J. SMALL For For
10 PAUL H. SUNU For For
11 J. STEPHEN VANDERWOUDE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2008 STOCK Management Against Against
OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2009.
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GERBER SCIENTIFIC, INC.
SECURITY 373730100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRB MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US3737301008 AGENDA 932949502 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD P. AIKEN For For
2 MARC T. GILES For For
3 EDWARD G. JEPSEN For For
4 RANDALL D. LEDFORD For For
5 JOHN R. LORD For For
6 CAROLE F. ST. MARK For For
7 W. JERRY VEREEN For For
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02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GERBER Management Against Against
SCIENTIFIC, INC. 2006 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE BY 1,500,000 SHARES THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN
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RENEGY HOLDINGS INC
SECURITY 75845J109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RNGY MEETING DATE 25-Sep-2008
ISIN US75845J1097 AGENDA 932952268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD A. ABDOO For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
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MENTOR CORPORATION
SECURITY 587188103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MNT MEETING DATE 29-Sep-2008
ISIN US5871881034 AGENDA 932944526 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF JULY 9, 2008, BY AND AMONG
MENTOR CORPORATION, MENTOR INTERNATIONAL
HOLDINGS, INC. AND MNT MERGER SUB, INC.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL L. EMMONS For For
2 WALTER W. FASTER For For
3 MARGARET H. JORDAN For For
4 JOSHUA H. LEVINE For For
5 KATHERINE S. NAPIER For For
6 BURT E. ROSEN For For
7 JOSEPH E. WHITTERS For For
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE MENTOR CORPORATION 2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE
PLAN SUCH THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE
AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S
COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR GRANT IS INCREASED BY
2,500,000 SHARES.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH
31, 2009.
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ENERGYSOUTH, INC.
SECURITY 292970100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ENSI MEETING DATE 30-Sep-2008
ISIN US2929701009 AGENDA 932950389 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JULY 25, 2008, BY AND AMONG
ENERGYSOUTH, INC., SEMPRA ENERGY AND EMS HOLDING
CORP., AND APPROVE THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED
THEREIN.
02 TO APPROVE 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 MEETING TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT
AND APPROVE THE MERGER.
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THE MARCUS CORPORATION
SECURITY 566330106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MCS MEETING DATE 07-Oct-2008
ISIN US5663301068 AGENDA 932951088 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN H. MARCUS For For
2 DIANE MARCUS GERSHOWITZ For For
3 DANIEL F MCKEITHAN, JR For For
4 ALLAN H. SELIG For For
5 TIMOTHY E. HOEKSEMA For For
6 BRUCE J. OLSON For For
7 PHILIP L. MILSTEIN For For
8 BRONSON J. HAASE For For
9 JAMES D. ERICSON For For
10 GREGORY S. MARCUS For For
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STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION
SECURITY 863111100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STRT MEETING DATE 07-Oct-2008
ISIN US8631111007 AGENDA 932951468 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. KOSS For For
2 DAVID R. ZIMMER For For
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AAR CORP.
SECURITY 000361105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AIR MEETING DATE 08-Oct-2008
ISIN US0003611052 AGENDA 932951418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD R. FOGLEMAN For For
2 PATRICK J. KELLY For For
3 TIMOTHY J. ROMENESKO For For
4 RONALD B. WOODARD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31,
2009.
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THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY
SECURITY 855668109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCX MEETING DATE 08-Oct-2008
ISIN US8556681091 AGENDA 932955834 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RALPH G. LAWRENCE For For
2 STEPHEN F. WALSH For For
3 SALVADOR DE CAMARGO, JR For For
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THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 09-Oct-2008
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 932948966 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. MATHIS For For
2 JAMES L. POPOWICH For For
3 JAMES T. PROKOPANKO For For
4 STEVEN M. SEIBERT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP INC.
SECURITY 037933108 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AHG MEETING DATE 10-Oct-2008
ISIN US0379331087 AGENDA 932957155 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVE & ADOPT AGREEMENT & PLAN OF MERGER BY Management For For
AND AMONG APRIA, SKY ACQUISITION LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("BUYER") AND SKY MERGER
SUB CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION
("MERGER SUB"), PURSUANT TO WHICH MERGER SUB WILL
BE MERGED WITH & INTO APRIA, AND APRIA WILL
CONTINUE AS SURVIVING CORPORATION AND BECOME A
WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF BUYER.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
FIRST PROPOSAL DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD.
SECURITY G67743107 MEETING TYPE Contested-Special
TICKER SYMBOL OEH MEETING DATE 10-Oct-2008
ISIN BMG677431071 AGENDA 932959301 - Opposition
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO AMEND THE BYE-LAWS OF THE COMPANY AND DIRECT Management For *
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IS
NECESSARY, TO TREAT THE CLASS B SHARES OF THE
COMPANY PAR VALUE US$0.01 EACH (THE "CLASS B
SHARES") AS 'TREASURY SHARES' UNDER BERMUDA LAW.
02 TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CANCEL ALL OF Management For *
THE CLASS B SHARES.
* MANAGEMENT POSITION UNKNOWN
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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932953169 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SMUCKER COMMON Management For For
SHARES IN A MERGER OF THE COFFEE BUSINESS OF P&G
WITH A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SMUCKER AND
TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO THE
MERGER.
02 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST PROPOSAL, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION OF SMUCKER IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER TO CHANGE THE DATE APPLICABLE TO
DETERMINING WHETHER A SHARE ENTITLES THE HOLDER
THEREOF TO ONE VOTE PER SHARE OR TEN VOTES PER
SHARE UNDER SMUCKER'S TIME PHASE VOTING RIGHTS
TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE MERGER.
03 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, 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 PROPOSALS.
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THE J. M. SMUCKER COMPANY
SECURITY 832696405 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SJM MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US8326964058 AGENDA 932955341 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SMUCKER COMMON Management For For
SHARES IN A MERGER OF THE COFFEE BUSINESS OF P&G
WITH A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SMUCKER AND
TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO THE
MERGER.
02 SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST PROPOSAL, Management For For
APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION OF SMUCKER IN CONNECTION WITH THE
MERGER TO CHANGE THE DATE APPLICABLE TO
DETERMINING WHETHER A SHARE ENTITLES THE HOLDER
THEREOF TO ONE VOTE PER SHARE OR TEN VOTES PER
SHARE UNDER SMUCKER'S TIME PHASE VOTING RIGHTS
TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE MERGER.
03 APPROVAL OF ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS OF Management For For
THE SPECIAL MEETING, 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 PROPOSALS.
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MGP INGREDIENTS, INC.
SECURITY 55302G103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MGPI MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US55302G1031 AGENDA 932958549 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY GRADINGER For For
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ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.
SECURITY 03475V101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ANGO MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN US03475V1017 AGENDA 932954286 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VINCENT A. BUCCI For For
2 HOWARD W. DONNELLY For For
3 CHARLES T. ORSATTI For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS ANGIODYNAMICS'
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2009.
03 TO AMEND ANGIODYNAMICS' 2004 STOCK AND INCENTIVE Management Against Against
AWARD PLAN TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
UNDER THE PLAN FROM 2,000,000 TO 3,000,000.
04 TO AMEND ANGIODYNAMICS' EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE NUMBER
OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE OFFERED
UNDER THE PLAN FROM 200,000 TO 400,000.
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MAGNETEK, INC.
SECURITY 559424106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MAG MEETING DATE 24-Oct-2008
ISIN US5594241060 AGENDA 932955214 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DEWAIN K. CROSS For For
2 DAVID A. BLOSS, SR. For For
3 YON Y. JORDEN For For
4 MITCHELL I. QUAIN For For
5 DAVID P. REILAND 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 2009.
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INVITROGEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 46185R100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL IVGN MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US46185R1005 AGENDA 932956165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF INVITROGEN COMMON STOCK Management For For
TO APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS STOCKHOLDERS IN THE
MERGER OF APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS INC. ("ABI") WITH AND
INTO ATOM ACQUISITION, LLC, AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, AS AMENDED BY
AMENDMENT NO. 1 THERETO, BY AND AMONG
INVITROGEN, ATOM ACQUISITION, LLC AND ABI, AS SUCH
AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO Management For For
INVITROGEN'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF INVITROGEN COMMON STOCK
FROM 200,000,000 TO 400,000,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENTS OF THE Management For For
SPECIAL MEETING OF INVITROGEN STOCKHOLDERS, IF
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN FAVOR
OF ANY OR ALL OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSALS.
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APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS INC.
SECURITY 038149100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ABI MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US0381491002 AGENDA 932956189 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG INVITROGEN
CORPORATION, ATOM ACQUISITION, LLC, AND APPLIED
BIOSYSTEMS INC., AS SUCH AGREEMENT MAY BE
AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND TO APPROVE THE
MERGER OF ATOM ACQUISITION CORPORATION WITH AND
INTO APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS INC., ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO ADJOURN THE APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS SPECIAL MEETING Management For For
OF STOCKHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
VOTES FOR THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
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STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 854231107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SXI MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US8542311076 AGENDA 932956418 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERALD H. FICKENSCHER* For For
2 THOMAS E. CHORMAN** For For
3 ROGER L. FIX** For For
4 DANIEL B. HOGAN** For For
02 TO APPROVE THE STANDEX INTERNATIONAL Management For For
CORPORATION 2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
COVERING 600,000 SHARES
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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DIONEX CORPORATION
SECURITY 254546104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DNEX MEETING DATE 28-Oct-2008
ISIN US2545461046 AGENDA 932957321 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID L. ANDERSON For For
2 A. BLAINE BOWMAN For For
3 LUKAS BRAUNSCHWEILER For For
4 RODERICK MCGEARY For For
5 RICCARDO PIGLIUCCI For For
6 MICHAEL W. POPE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR ITS FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
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VITAL SIGNS, INC.
SECURITY 928469105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL VITL MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2008
ISIN US9284691055 AGENDA 932960114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF JULY 23, 2008, BY AND AMONG GENERAL
ELECTRIC COMPANY, TONIC ACQUISITION CORP AND VITAL
SIGNS, INC.
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MEREDITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 589433101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDP MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US5894331017 AGENDA 932955985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALFRED H. DREWES For For
2 DAVID J. LONDONER For For
3 PHILIP A. MARINEAU For For
4 ELIZABETH E. TALLETT For For
2 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
3 TO VOTE UPON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
MEREDITH CORPORATION EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE
PLAN OF 2002 TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL 500,000
SHARES FOR ISSUANCE AND SALE TO EMPLOYEES.
4 TO VOTE ON SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS, IF PROPERLY Shareholder Against For
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC.
SECURITY 974280307 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WINN MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US9742803078 AGENDA 932957838 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EVELYN V. FOLLIT For For
2 CHARLES P. GARCIA For For
3 JEFFREY C. GIRARD For For
4 YVONNE R. JACKSON For For
5 GREGORY P. JOSEFOWICZ For For
6 PETER L. LYNCH For For
7 JAMES P. OLSON For For
8 TERRY PEETS For For
9 RICHARD E. RIVERA For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC. EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL 2009.
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HERCULES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 427056106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL HPC MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2008
ISIN US4270561065 AGENDA 932962310 - 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 JULY 10, 2008, PURSUANT TO WHICH ASHLAND INC.
("ASHLAND") WILL ACQUIRE HERCULES INCORPORATED
("HERCULES") AND EACH OUTSTANDING SHARE OF
HERCULES COMMON STOCK WILL BE CONVERTED INTO
THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE 0.0930 OF A SHARE OF ASHLAND
COMMON STOCK AND $18.60 IN CASH.
02 ADJOURNMENT OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION OF
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
TIME OF THE HERCULES SPECIAL MEETING IN FAVOR OF
PROPOSAL NUMBER 1.
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IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL S24.MI MEETING DATE 06-Nov-2008
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 701728113 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 07
NOV 2008 AT 11:00 AM [AND A THIRD CALL ON 10 NOV 2008
AT 11:00-AM]. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS U-
NLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO
ADVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE B-LOCKED UNTIL
THE QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING IS CANCELLED.
THANK YOU.
1. Appoint a common representative for the holders of special Management No Action
category shares, inherent and consequent resolutions
2. Approve the creation of a fund to cover the necessary costs to Management No Action
protect the common interests of the holders of special category
shares, inherent and consequent resolutions
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ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 03525N109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AHII MEETING DATE 06-Nov-2008
ISIN US03525N1090 AGENDA 932961320 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARK A. ROSEN For For
2 RONALD G. STEINHART For For
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NEOPHARM, INC.
SECURITY 640919106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NEOL MEETING DATE 07-Nov-2008
ISIN US6409191060 AGENDA 932964340 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A
REVERSE SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S OUTSTANDING
COMMON STOCK AS DESCRIBED IN THE ENCLOSED PROXY
STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF PROPOSAL NO.
1.
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SCHIFF NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 806693107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WNI MEETING DATE 10-Nov-2008
ISIN US8066931077 AGENDA 932959971 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ERIC WEIDER For For
2 GEORGE F. LENGVARI For For
3 BRUCE J. WOOD For For
4 RONALD L. COREY For For
5 ROGER H. KIMMEL For For
6 BRIAN P. MCDERMOTT For For
7 H.F. POWELL For For
8 GLENN W. SCHAEFFER For For
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CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC.
SECURITY 218868107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COCO MEETING DATE 10-Nov-2008
ISIN US2188681074 AGENDA 932961027 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRY O. HARTSHORN For For
2 ALICE T. KANE For For
3 TIMOTHY J. SULLIVAN For For
4 PETER C. WALLER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
03 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 19
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BALDWIN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 058264102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BLD MEETING DATE 11-Nov-2008
ISIN US0582641025 AGENDA 932964162 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KARL S. PUEHRINGER For For
2 CLAES WARNANDER For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 Management Against Against
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE
COMPANY'S CLASS A COMMON STOCK THAT MAY BE
DELIVERED TO PARTICIPANTS OR THEIR BENEFICIARIES
PURSUANT TO ALL AWARDS GRANTED UNDER THE PLAN
BY 1,000,000 TO 2,200,000.
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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
SECURITY 707569109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PENN MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US7075691094 AGENDA 932962930 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER M. CARLINO For For
2 HAROLD CRAMER For For
02 APPROVAL TO UTILIZE A "PRIVATE PLACEMENT" INSTEAD Management For For
OF A "PUBLIC OFFERING" IF THE COMPANY ELECTS TO
ISSUE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO REDEEM ITS
SERIES B REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK.
03 APPROVAL OF 2008 LONG TERM INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2008.
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ELIZABETH ARDEN, INC.
SECURITY 28660G106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RDEN MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US28660G1067 AGENDA 932963526 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 E. SCOTT BEATTIE For For
2 FRED BERENS For For
3 MAURA J. CLARK For For
4 RICHARD C.W. MAURAN For For
5 WILLIAM M. TATHAM For For
6 J.W. NEVIL THOMAS For For
7 PAUL WEST For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2008
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 932963538 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS V. BOCKIUS III For For
2 PHILLIP R. COX For For
3 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
4 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
5 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
6 JOHN N. LAUER For For
7 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
8 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
9 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
10 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG, LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
2008
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 760759100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RSG MEETING DATE 14-Nov-2008
ISIN US7607591002 AGENDA 932964035 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SHARES OF REPUBLIC Management For For
COMMON STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES CONVERTIBLE
INTO SHARES OF REPUBLIC COMMON STOCK, IN
CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, AMONG REPUBLIC,
RS MERGER WEDGE, INC., AND ALLIED WASTE
INDUSTRIES, INC., AS DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING
JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
02 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
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ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 019589308 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL AW MEETING DATE 14-Nov-2008
ISIN US0195893088 AGENDA 932964489 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT Management For For
AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF JUNE 22, 2008, AS
AMENDED JULY 31, 2008, AMONG REPUBLIC SERVICES,
INC., RS MERGER WEDGE, INC., A WHOLLY OWNED
SUBSIDIARY OF REPUBLIC FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
THE MERGER, AND ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC., AS
DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
02 APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE FOREGOING PROPOSAL.
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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION
SECURITY 813705100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SCUR MEETING DATE 14-Nov-2008
ISIN US8137051004 AGENDA 932965479 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, BY AND
AMONG MCAFEE, INC., SEABISCUIT ACQUISITION
CORPORATION AND SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION.
02 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE
ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTION OF
THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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WHX CORPORATION
SECURITY 929248508 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WXCP MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US9292485086 AGENDA 932968449 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO Management For For
AMEND THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO
EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S
ISSUED & OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMMON STOCK,
PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE, BY A RATIO OF BETWEEN 1-
FOR-3 AND 1-FOR-10, INCLUSIVE, WITHOUT FURTHER
APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION OF THE COMPANY'S
STOCKHOLDERS.
02 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Management For For
COMPANY, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO AMEND THE
COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION, AS AMENDED, TO PERMIT THE COMPANY
TO TAKE ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT OF A MAJORITY
OF THE STOCKHOLDERS ENTITLED TO VOTE WITH
RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE ACTION.
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HUNTSMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 447011107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HUN MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2008
ISIN US4470111075 AGENDA 932968855 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JON M. HUNTSMAN For For
2 MARSHA J. EVANS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS HUNTSMAN CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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SWS GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 78503N107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWS MEETING DATE 20-Nov-2008
ISIN US78503N1072 AGENDA 932961887 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DON A. BUCHHOLZ For For
2 DONALD W. HULTGREN For For
3 ROBERT A. BUCHHOLZ For For
4 BRODIE L. COBB For For
5 I.D. FLORES III For For
6 LARRY A. JOBE For For
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7 DR. R. JAN LECROY For For
8 FREDERICK R. MEYER For For
9 DR. MIKE MOSES For For
10 JON L. MOSLE, JR. For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 26, 2009.
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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 257651109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DCI MEETING DATE 21-Nov-2008
ISIN US2576511099 AGENDA 932962447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 F. GUILLAUME BASTIAENS For For
2 JANET M. DOLAN For For
3 JEFFREY NODDLE For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DONALDSON
COMPANY, INC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31,
2009.
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TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 895919108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRID MEETING DATE 21-Nov-2008
ISIN US8959191086 AGENDA 932965188 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HANS GEYER For For
2 RAYMOND K. OSTBY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009.
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
SECURITY 140430109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CPI MEETING DATE 21-Nov-2008
ISIN US1404301095 AGENDA 932969011 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, SUBJECT TO
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL 2 BELOW, WHICH
WILL AUTHORIZE A SEVENTY-FIVE TO ONE (75-1) REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK AND A
CASH PAYMENT PER SHARE FOR RESULTING FRACTIONAL
SHARES EQUAL TO $25.00 (THE "REVERSE STOCK SPLIT").
02 TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE AUTHORITY TO Management Against Against
IMPLEMENT THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT IN ITS SOLE
DISCRETION TO BE EXERCISED, IF AT ALL, AT ANY TIME
WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT WITHOUT FURTHER APPROVAL OR
AUTHORIZATION OF THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS.
03 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF Management Against Against
INCORPORATION TO CREATE A NEW CLASS OF COMMON
STOCK OF THE COMPANY TO BE DESIGNATED CLASS B
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE, INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS A
COMMON STOCK FROM 6,000,000 TO 10,000,000 AND
PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TRANSFER AND OWNERSHIP
RESTRICTIONS AS SET FORTH THEREIN.
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MEIJI SEIKA KAISHA,LTD.
SECURITY J41766106 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MFV.BE MEETING DATE 26-Nov-2008
ISIN JP3917000006 AGENDA 701760692 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve Incorporation of a Parent Company through Joint Share Management For For
Transfer
2 Amend the Articles of Incorporation Management For For
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COLLECTORS UNIVERSE, INC.
SECURITY 19421R200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLCT MEETING DATE 02-Dec-2008
ISIN US19421R2004 AGENDA 932970571 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. CLINTON ALLEN For For
2 DEBORAH A. FARRINGTON For For
3 DAVID G. HALL For For
4 MICHAEL R. HAYNES For For
5 MICHAEL J. MCCONNELL For For
6 A.J. 'BERT' MOYER For For
7 VAN D. SIMMONS For For
8 BRUCE A. STEVENS For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO REDUCE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER
OF SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK.
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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.
SECURITY 68243Q106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLWS MEETING DATE 03-Dec-2008
ISIN US68243Q1067 AGENDA 932967598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES F. MCCANN For For
2 CHRISTOPHER G. MCCANN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE
APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
28, 2009 AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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EPOCH HOLDING CORPORATION
SECURITY 29428R103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EPHC MEETING DATE 04-Dec-2008
ISIN US29428R1032 AGENDA 932970608 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALLAN R. TESSLER For For
2 WILLIAM W. PRIEST For For
3 ENRIQUE R. ARZAC For For
4 JEFFREY L. BERENSON For For
5 PETER A. FLAHERTY For For
6 EUGENE M. FREEDMAN For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2004 Management Against Against
OMNIBUS LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
GRANT BY 2,500,000 SHARES.
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VILLAGE SUPER MARKET, INC.
SECURITY 927107409 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VLGEA MEETING DATE 05-Dec-2008
ISIN US9271074091 AGENDA 932969972 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES SUMAS For For
2 PERRY SUMAS For For
3 ROBERT SUMAS For For
4 WILLIAM SUMAS For For
5 JOHN P. SUMAS For For
6 JOHN J. MCDERMOTT For For
7 STEVEN CRYSTAL For For
8 DAVID C. JUDGE For For
02 APPROVAL OF KPMG LLP TO BE THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL 2009.
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WD-40 COMPANY
SECURITY 929236107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WDFC MEETING DATE 09-Dec-2008
ISIN US9292361071 AGENDA 932968627 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J.C. ADAMS JR. For For
2 G.H. BATEMAN For For
3 P.D. BEWLEY For For
4 R.A. COLLATO For For
5 M.L. CRIVELLO For For
6 L.A. LANG For For
7 G.O. RIDGE For For
8 N.E. SCHMALE For For
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 23
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE WD-40 COMPANY Management For For
BYLAWS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF
DIRECTORS FROM NINE TO SEVEN AND TO FIX THE
AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT EIGHT.
03 TO APPROVE THE WD-40 COMPANY PERFORMANCE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA
SECURITY 677864100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ODC MEETING DATE 09-Dec-2008
ISIN US6778641000 AGENDA 932969528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. STEVEN COLE For For
2 ARNOLD W. DONALD For For
3 DANIEL S. JAFFEE For For
4 RICHARD M. JAFFEE For For
5 JOSEPH C. MILLER For For
6 MICHAEL A. NEMEROFF For For
7 ALLAN H. SELIG For For
8 PAUL E. SUCKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JULY 31, 2009.
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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 885160101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL THO MEETING DATE 09-Dec-2008
ISIN US8851601018 AGENDA 932972931 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WADE F.B. THOMPSON For For
2 JAN H. SUWINSKI For For
02 APPROVE 2008 ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
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GYRODYNE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
SECURITY 403820103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GYRO MEETING DATE 10-Dec-2008
ISIN US4038201038 AGENDA 932973767 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELLIOT H. LEVINE For For
2 NAVEEN BHATIA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE ENGAGEMENT OF HOLTZ RUBENSTEIN Management For For
REMINICK LLP AS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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COPART, INC.
SECURITY 217204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPRT MEETING DATE 11-Dec-2008
ISIN US2172041061 AGENDA 932972993 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIS J. JOHNSON For For
2 A. JAYSON ADAIR For For
3 JAMES E. MEEKS For For
4 STEVEN D. COHAN For For
5 DANIEL J. ENGLANDER For For
6 BARRY ROSENSTEIN For For
7 THOMAS W. SMITH For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY
31, 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 24
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FARMER BROS. CO.
SECURITY 307675108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FARM MEETING DATE 11-Dec-2008
ISIN US3076751086 AGENDA 932973375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GUENTER W. BERGER For For
2 THOMAS A. MALOOF For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2009.
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GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 36225V104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GPX MEETING DATE 11-Dec-2008
ISIN US36225V1044 AGENDA 932975420 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HARVEY P. EISEN For For
2 MARSHALL S. GELLER For For
3 SCOTT N. GREENBERG For For
4 SUE W. KELLY For For
5 R.C. PFENNIGER, JR. For For
6 A. MARVIN STRAIT For For
7 GENE A. WASHINGTON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
KPMG LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2008.
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DEL GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
SECURITY 245073101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DGTC MEETING DATE 16-Dec-2008
ISIN US2450731011 AGENDA 932975456 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GERALD M. CZARNECKI For For
2 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
3 GENERAL M.A. MCPEAK For For
4 JAMES A. RISHER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST
1, 2009.
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COGECO INC.
SECURITY 19238T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CGECF MEETING DATE 17-Dec-2008
ISIN CA19238T1003 AGENDA 932977587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO ELECT AS DIRECTORS THE PERSONS NAMED IN THE Management For For
MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR ACCOMPANYING THIS
VOTING INSTRUCTION FORM.
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF SAMSON BELAIR / DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE S.E.N.C.R.L. AS AUDITORS AND THE
AUTHORIZATION TO THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
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SIRIUS XM RADIO INC.
SECURITY 82967N108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SIRI MEETING DATE 18-Dec-2008
ISIN US82967N1081 AGENDA 932971395 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOAN L. AMBLE For For
2 LEON D. BLACK For For
3 LAWRENCE F. GILBERTI For For
4 EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN For For
5 JAMES P. HOLDEN For For
6 CHESTER A. HUBER, JR. For For
7 MEL KARMAZIN For For
8 JOHN W. MENDEL For For
9 JAMES F. MOONEY For For
10 GARY M. PARSONS For For
11 JACK SHAW For For
12 JEFFREY D. ZIENTS For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK FROM
4,500,000,000 TO 8,000,000,000 SHARES.
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03 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO (I) EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF OUR COMMON STOCK BY A RATIO OF NOT LESS THAN
ONE-FOR-TEN AND NOT MORE THAN ONE-FOR-FIFTY, AND
(II) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
OUR COMMON STOCK AS SET FORTH IN OUR PROXY
STATEMENT.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2008
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A. SCHULMAN, INC.
SECURITY 808194104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SHLM MEETING DATE 18-Dec-2008
ISIN US8081941044 AGENDA 932978666 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID G. BIRNEY For For
2 JOHN B. YASINSKY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING AUGUST 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO A. SCHULMAN, INC.'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
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VINA CONCHA Y TORO S.A.
SECURITY 927191106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL VCO MEETING DATE 18-Dec-2008
ISIN US9271911060 AGENDA 932983528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVE ISSUE OF 28,000,000 COMMON SHARES OF SAME Management For
EXISTING SERIES, NOMINATIVE AND OF NO PAR VALUE,
CORRESPONDING TO A CAPITAL INCREASE OF THE
COMPANY OF CH$30,000,000,000, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
02 TO AGREE TO THE PLACEMENT PRICE OF THE SHARES Management For
ISSUED BY THE BOARD ON ACCOUNT OF THE CAPITAL
INCREASE AS AGREED BY THE MEETING, OR AUTHORIZE
THE BOARD TO SET THIS.
03 TO AGREE THAT THOSE NEW SHARES ISSUED ON Management For
ACCOUNT OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED CAPITAL INCREASE
BE PLACED WITH THIRD PARTIES.
04 AUTHORIZE BOARD TO AGREE, (I) ISSUE OF SHARES FOR Management For
CARRYING OUT APPROVED CAPITAL INCREASE, (II) TO
COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS ON PREFERENTIAL
PLACEMENT OF SHARES, (III) OFFER TO THIRD PARTIES
THE SHARES THAT WERE NOT SUBSCRIBED BY
SHAREHOLDERS WITHIN PREFERENTIAL PERIOD, AND (IV)
ADOPT ALL THE AGREEMENTS REQUIRED FOR CARRYING
OUT THE CAPITAL INCREASE ON TERMS PROPOSED
ABOVE.
05 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE Management For
COMPANY.
06 IN GENERAL, TO ADOPT ALL AGREEMENTS THAT ARE Management For
NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTING, LEGALIZING AND
MAKING EFFECTIVE THE AGREEMENTS ADOPTED WITH
RESPECT TO THE MATTERS INDICATED ABOVE.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 189873102 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL COA MEETING DATE 19-Dec-2008
ISIN US1898731021 AGENDA 932982108 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND SALE Management For For
OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE BUSINESS.
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ELONG, INC.
SECURITY 290138205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LONG MEETING DATE 22-Dec-2008
ISIN US2901382059 AGENDA 932981853 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEO AUSTIN For For
2 MICHAEL DOYLE For For
3 THOMAS GURNEE For For
4 ARTHUR HOFFMAN For For
5 HENRIK V KJELLBERG For For
6 CYRIL RANQUE For For
7 MICHAEL SCOWN For For
8 JOHAN SVANSTROM For For
9 JUSTIN TANG For For
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 26
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WACHOVIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 929903102 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL WB MEETING DATE 23-Dec-2008
ISIN US9299031024 AGENDA 932980748 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE PLAN OF MERGER Management For For
CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
BY AND BETWEEN WACHOVIA CORPORATION AND WELLS
FARGO & COMPANY, DATED AS OF OCTOBER 3, 2008, AS IT
MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, PURSUANT TO
WHICH WACHOVIA WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO WELLS
FARGO, WITH WELLS FARGO SURVIVING THE MERGER.
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE
PLAN OF MERGER CONTAINED IN THE MERGER
AGREEMENT.
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SORIN SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T8782F102 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SRN.MI MEETING DATE 29-Dec-2008
ISIN IT0003544431 AGENDA 701776796 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 30
DEC 2008. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT Y-OUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the appointment and emoluments of the Board of Management No Action
Directors
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SYCAMORE NETWORKS, INC.
SECURITY 871206108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCMR MEETING DATE 06-Jan-2009
ISIN US8712061089 AGENDA 932978654 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL E. SMITH For For
2 TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ITS Management For For
DISCRETION, TO AMEND SYCAMORE'S AMENDED AND
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF ITS OUTSTANDING COMMON
STOCK AT A RATIO OF (I) ONE-FOR-FIVE, (II) ONE-FOR-
SEVEN, OR (III) ONE-FOR-TEN, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
3 TO APPROVE SYCAMORE'S 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
4 TO APPROVE SYCAMORE'S 2009 NON-EMPLOYEE Management Against Against
DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN.
5 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS SYCAMORE'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2009.
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ROBBINS & MYERS, INC.
SECURITY 770196103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RBN MEETING DATE 07-Jan-2009
ISIN US7701961036 AGENDA 932981904 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANDREW G. LAMPEREUR For For
2 THOMAS P. LOFTIS For For
3 DALE L. MEDFORD For For
4 ALBERT J. NEUPAVER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2009.
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MOOG INC.
SECURITY 615394202 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOGA MEETING DATE 07-Jan-2009
ISIN US6153942023 AGENDA 932983388 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRIAN J. LIPKE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS FOR Management For For
THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 27
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 00508Y102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AYI MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US00508Y1029 AGENDA 932977703 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. BROWNING*** For For
2 JOHN L. CLENDENIN*** For For
3 RAY M. ROBINSON*** For For
4 GORDON D. HARNETT** For For
5 GEORGE C. (JACK) GUYNN* For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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ZEP INC
SECURITY 98944B108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZEP MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN US98944B1089 AGENDA 932977741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. VERONICA BIGGINS For For
2 O.B. GRAYSON HALL, JR. For For
02 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ZEP INC. MANAGEMENT Management For For
COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
03 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CONSOLIDATED WATER COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G23773107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CWCO MEETING DATE 08-Jan-2009
ISIN KYG237731073 AGENDA 932979149 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO
AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
APPROVE THE MANNER AND TERMS OF ANY REPURCHASE
BY THE COMPANY OF ITS SHARES OF STOCK WITHOUT
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.
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THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 393657101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GBX MEETING DATE 09-Jan-2009
ISIN US3936571013 AGENDA 932979303 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM A. FURMAN For For
2 CHARLES J. SWINDELLS For For
3 C. BRUCE WARD For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GREENBRIER Management For For
COMPANIES, INC. 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER
THE PLAN.
03 APPROVE THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC. 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 79546E104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SBH MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US79546E1047 AGENDA 932981043 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH A. GIURICEO For For
2 ROBERT R. MCMASTER For For
3 M. MILLER DE LOMBERA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 28
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PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SECURITY 719153108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTEC MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US7191531083 AGENDA 932982324 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL CLAIR Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS BARNETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WOODSON HOBBS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD NOLING Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITCHELL TUCHMAN Management For For
02 TO 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 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
SECURITY 980745103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WGOV MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US9807451037 AGENDA 932983629 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL DONOVAN For For
2 THOMAS A. GENDRON For For
3 JOHN A. HALBROOK For For
4 DR. RONALD M. SEGA For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
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ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
SECURITY 013078100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ACV MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US0130781000 AGENDA 932983679 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL L. BERNICK For For
2 GEORGE L. FOTIADES For For
3 KING HARRIS For For
4 V. JAMES MARINO For For
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THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO.
SECURITY 810186106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SMG MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US8101861065 AGENDA 932986295 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS N. KELLY JR. For For
2 CARL F. KOHRT, PH.D. For For
3 JOHN S. SHIELY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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PENFORD CORPORATION
SECURITY 707051108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PENX MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US7070511081 AGENDA 932985205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R. RANDOLPH DEVENING For For
2 PAUL H. HATFIELD For For
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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LINDSAY CORPORATION
SECURITY 535555106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LNN MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US5355551061 AGENDA 932988845 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD W. PAROD For For
2 MICHAEL D. WALTER For For
02 APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE UMBRELLA PLAN. Management For For
03 AUDITOR. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING AUGUST 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 29
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RALCORP HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 751028101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RAH MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2009
ISIN US7510281014 AGENDA 932985661 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID R. BANKS For For
2 JACK W. GOODALL For For
3 JOE R. MICHELETTO For For
4 DAVID P. SKARIE 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, 2009.
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FOSTER WHEELER LTD.
SECURITY G36535139 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL FWLT MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2009
ISIN BMG365351391 AGENDA 932986788 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT ATTACHED Management For For
TO THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT AS ANNEX A.
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.
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TECH/OPS SEVCON, INC.
SECURITY 878293109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TO MEETING DATE 27-Jan-2009
ISIN US8782931096 AGENDA 932987463 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROSENBERG For For
2 START For For
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CRAZY WOMAN CREEK BANCORP INCORPORATED
SECURITY 225233105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CRZY MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN US2252331051 AGENDA 932988833 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DEANE D. BJERKE For For
2 THOMAS J. BERRY For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DOOLEY & Management For For
JELLY, CPA AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF CRAZY
WOMAN CREEK BANCORP INCORPORATED FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
SECURITY N6748L102 MEETING TYPE Contested-Consent
TICKER SYMBOL OFIX MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2009
ISIN ANN6748L1027 AGENDA 932991397 - Opposition
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 CONSENT TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING. Management For *
* MANAGEMENT POSITION UNKNOWN
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ASHLAND INC.
SECURITY 044209104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASH MEETING DATE 29-Jan-2009
ISIN US0442091049 AGENDA 932983580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER W. HALE* For For
2 VADA O. MANAGER* For For
3 GEORGE A SCHAEFER, JR.* For For
4 JOHN F. TURNER* For For
5 MARK C. ROHR** For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
FISCAL 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR MAJORITY VOTING FOR
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 30
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OSHKOSH CORPORATION
SECURITY 688239201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OSK MEETING DATE 03-Feb-2009
ISIN US6882392011 AGENDA 932985091 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. WILLIAM ANDERSEN For For
2 ROBERT G. BOHN For For
3 RICHARD M. DONNELLY For For
4 F.M. FRANKS, JR. For For
5 MICHAEL W. GREBE For For
6 KATHLEEN J. HEMPEL For For
7 HARVEY N. MEDVIN For For
8 J. PETER MOSLING, JR. For For
9 CRAIG P. OMTVEDT For For
10 TIMOTHY J. ROEMER For For
11 RICHARD G. SIM For For
12 CHARLES L. SZEWS For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 INCENTIVE STOCK AND AWARDS Management Against Against
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP, AN INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED, Shareholder Against For
REQUESTING THE COMPANY TO REINCORPORATE IN
NORTH DAKOTA.
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GRIFFON CORPORATION
SECURITY 398433102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GFF MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US3984331021 AGENDA 932988225 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HARVEY R. BLAU For For
2 GERALD J. CARDINALE For For
3 BRADLEY J. GROSS For For
4 GEN. DONALD J. KUTYNA For For
5 JAMES A. MITAROTONDA For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE GRIFFON Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FOR GRANT UNDER THE PLAN BY 5,750,000 SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE GRIFFON Management For For
CORPORATION 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE
GRANTED TO ANY ONE PARTICIPANT IN ANY ONE FISCAL
YEAR TO 1,500,000 SHARES.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY OUR AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF GRANT THORNTON LLP TO SERVE AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL 2009.
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ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
SECURITY 296315104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ESE MEETING DATE 05-Feb-2009
ISIN US2963151046 AGENDA 932984190 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J.M. MCCONNELL For For
2 D.C. TRAUSCHT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF COMPANY'S SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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LANDAUER, INC.
SECURITY 51476K103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LDR MEETING DATE 05-Feb-2009
ISIN US51476K1034 AGENDA 932986322 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN C. MITCHELL For For
2 THOMAS M. WHITE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 31
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INGLES MARKETS, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 457030104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IMKTA MEETING DATE 10-Feb-2009
ISIN US4570301048 AGENDA 932988201 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRED D. AYERS For For
2 JOHN O. POLLARD For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING SEVERANCE Shareholder Against For
AGREEMENTS THE DIRECTORS ARE REQUESTED TO
AMEND THE COMPANYS BYLAWS TO REQUIRE
SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF FUTURE GOLDEN
PARACHUTES OR SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR
EXECUTIVES THAT PROVIDE BENEFITS IN AN AMOUNT
EXCEEDING 2.99 TIMES THE SUM OF THE EXECUTIVES
BASE SALARY PLUS BONUS.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ANIMAL WELFARE Shareholder Against For
PROGRESS REPORT RESOLVED THAT SHAREHOLDERS
REQUEST THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUE A
REPORT DETAILING ANY PROGRESS MADE TOWARD
ADOPTING ANIMAL WELFARE POLICIES PERTAINING TO
THE PURCHASING OF PORK, EGGS, AND POULTRY. THE
REPORT SHOULD BE PREPARED BY AUGUST 2009 AND
SHOULD EXCLUDE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION.
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INSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 45774W108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IIIN MEETING DATE 10-Feb-2009
ISIN US45774W1080 AGENDA 932989190 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H.O. WOLTZ III For For
2 CHARLES B. NEWSOME For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE INSTEEL Management For For
INDUSTRIES, INC. RETURN ON CAPITAL INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY, INC.
SECURITY 55402X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MWIV MEETING DATE 11-Feb-2009
ISIN US55402X1054 AGENDA 932987398 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEITH E. ALESSI For For
2 BRUCE C. BRUCKMANN For For
3 JAMES F. CLEARY, JR. For For
4 JOHN F. MCNAMARA For For
5 A. CRAIG OLSON For For
6 ROBERT N. REBHOLTZ, JR. For For
7 WILLIAM J. ROBISON For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.
SECURITY 466032109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JJSF MEETING DATE 12-Feb-2009
ISIN US4660321096 AGENDA 932987792 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEONARD M. LODISH For For
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 63934E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAV MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN US63934E1082 AGENDA 932992402 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 Y. MARC BELTON For For
2 TERRY M. ENDSLEY For For
3 MICHAEL N. HAMMES For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 VOTE TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
MEASUREMENTS AND GOALS SET FORTH IN OUR 2004
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 32
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NORDSON CORPORATION
SECURITY 655663102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NDSN MEETING DATE 17-Feb-2009
ISIN US6556631025 AGENDA 932992426 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD P. CAMPBELL For For
2 WILLIAM W. COLVILLE For For
3 DR. DAVID W. IGNAT For For
4 WILLIAM P. MADAR For For
5 MICHAEL J. MERRIMAN, JR For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
NORDSON'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
OCTOBER 31, 2009.
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MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 577128101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MATW MEETING DATE 19-Feb-2009
ISIN US5771281012 AGENDA 932992589 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM J. STALLKAMP** For For
2 JOSEPH C. BARTOLACCI* For For
3 KATHERINE E. DIETZE* For For
4 GLENN R. MAHONE* For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 MANAGEMENT Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
RECORDS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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JUPITERMEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 48207D101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL JUPM MEETING DATE 20-Feb-2009
ISIN US48207D1019 AGENDA 932993707 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 PROPOSAL TO SELL JUPITERIMAGES: TO APPROVE THE Management For For
SALE OF JUPITERIMAGES CORPORATION, OUR WHOLLY-
OWNED SUBSIDIARY, TO GETTY IMAGES AS
CONTEMPLATED BY THE STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
DATED OCTOBER 22, 2008, BY AND BETWEEN
JUPITERMEDIA CORPORATION AND GETTY IMAGES, AS
DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND
PROXY STATEMENT.
02 PROPOSAL OF NAME CHANGE AMENDMENT: TO APPROVE Management For For
AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE OUR NAME TO
"WEBMEDIABRANDS INC." AS DESCRIBED IN THE NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT.
03 PROPOSAL TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL MEETING: TO Management For For
APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF 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 PROPOSAL #1,
PROPOSAL TO SELL JUPITERIMAGES.
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GREIF INC.
SECURITY 397624206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GEFB MEETING DATE 23-Feb-2009
ISIN US3976242061 AGENDA 932991234 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VICKI L. AVRIL For For
2 MICHAEL H. DEMPSEY For For
3 BRUCE A. EDWARDS For For
4 MARK A. EMKES For For
5 JOHN F. FINN For For
6 MICHAEL J. GASSER For For
7 DANIEL J. GUNSETT For For
8 JUDITH D. HOOK For For
9 PATRICK J. NORTON For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 33
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CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.
SECURITY 15133V208 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CYCL MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2009
ISIN US15133V2088 AGENDA 932992806 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, Management For For
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 7, 2008, BY AND AMONG
CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, AT&T INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION,
AND INDEPENDENCE MERGER SUB INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION AND A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF
AT&T INC.
02 TO APPROVE 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.
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UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC.
SECURITY 913915104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UTI MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US9139151040 AGENDA 932992921 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER S. PENSKE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA J. SRERE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. WHITE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
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SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 82966C103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SIRO MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN US82966C1036 AGENDA 932996359 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NICHOLAS W. ALEXOS For For
2 DAVID K. BEECKEN For For
3 JOST FISCHER For For
4 ARTHUR D. KOWALOFF For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO Management Against Against
RAISE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN TO 4,550,000.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND OUR 1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN TO Management Against Against
PERMIT A STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO
EXCHANGE OUTSTANDING STOCK OPTIONS UNDER OUR
1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN WITH A PER-SHARE EXERCISE
PRICE EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $25.10 FOR STOCK
OPTIONS UNDER OUR EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN ON A
VALUE-FOR-VALUE BASIS.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG Management For For
DEUTSCHE TREUHAND-GESELLSCHAFT,
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT,
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUEFUNGSGESELLSCHAFT, GERMANY AS
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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COOLBRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 21639P307 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CULBF MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2009
ISIN CA21639P3079 AGENDA 932996727 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
A IN RESPECT OF THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF THOSE Management For For
PERSONS NAMED IN THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR OF THE CORPORATION DATED JANUARY 23,
2009 (THE "CIRCULAR").
B IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR FOR THE
ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX
THE AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION.
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GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
SECURITY 37947B103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GNET MEETING DATE 26-Feb-2009
ISIN US37947B1035 AGENDA 932994038 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM L. YDE III For For
2 DALE C. ARFMAN For For
3 GARY O. BENSON For For
4 SHANE E. COPPOLA For For
5 STUART R. ROMENESKO For For
6 GARY L. WOROBOW For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 34
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, INCLUDING AN
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER FROM
1,200,000 SHARES TO 1,800,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO Management For For
KENDALLS AUDIT & ASSURANCE (NSW-VIC) PTY LTD AS
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2009.
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NOBILITY HOMES, INC.
SECURITY 654892108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NOBH MEETING DATE 27-Feb-2009
ISIN US6548921088 AGENDA 932997969 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRY E. TREXLER For For
2 RICHARD C. BARBERIE For For
3 ROBERT P. HOLLIDAY For For
4 ROBERT P. SALTSMAN For For
5 THOMAS W. TREXLER For For
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LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 523768109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LEE MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2009
ISIN US5237681094 AGENDA 932994963 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM E. MAYER For For
2 GREGORY P. SCHERMER For For
3 MARK B. VITTERT For For
02 TO GRANT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE Management For For
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO EFFECT A REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT.
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THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 405217100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAIN MEETING DATE 11-Mar-2009
ISIN US4052171000 AGENDA 933000488 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IRWIN D. SIMON For For
2 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
3 RICHARD C. BERKE For For
4 BETH L. BRONNER For For
5 JACK FUTTERMAN For For
6 DANIEL R. GLICKMAN For For
7 MARINA HAHN For For
8 ANDREW R. HEYER For For
9 ROGER MELTZER For For
10 LEWIS D. SCHILIRO For For
11 LAWRENCE S. ZILAVY For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2000 DIRECTORS Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2002 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE AND STOCK
AWARD PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
STOCKHOLDER RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION.
05 TO APPROVE THE STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY IN NORTH DAKOTA.
06 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, TO Management For For
ACT AS REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2009.
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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SUPPORT, INC.
SECURITY 45769N105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ISSC MEETING DATE 12-Mar-2009
ISIN US45769N1054 AGENDA 932995446 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEOFFREY S.M. HEDRICK For For
2 WINSTON J. CHURCHILL For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 STOCK-BASED Management Against Against
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
03 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
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
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HERLEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 427398102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRLY MEETING DATE 17-Mar-2009
ISIN US4273981021 AGENDA 932996133 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN A. THONET For For
2 CARLOS C. CAMPBELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MARCUM & Management For For
KLIEGMAN LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING AUGUST 2, 2009.
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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
SECURITY 682129101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OMN MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN US6821291019 AGENDA 932997135 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN M. MCMULLEN For For
2 LARRY B. PORCELLATO For For
3 ROBERT A. STEFANKO For For
2 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
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
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CHOFU SEISAKUSHO CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J06384101 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL CFSKF.PK MEETING DATE 19-Mar-2009
ISIN JP3527800001 AGENDA 701831061 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
2 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to the Management For For
Updated Laws and Regulaions, Allow Use of Electronic Systems
for Public Notifications
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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION
SECURITY 316394105 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL LION MEETING DATE 19-Mar-2009
ISIN US3163941053 AGENDA 932999177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE RESERVATION OF 2,277,790.29 SHARES Management For For
OF COMMON STOCK ("WARRANT SHARES") FOR ISSUANCE
UPON THE EXERCISE OF THAT CERTAIN WARRANT DATED
DECEMBER 19, 2008, ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH
FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE U.S. TREASURY'S TARP CAPITAL PURCHASE
PROGRAM. THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED MAY BE
MODIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERMS OF WARRANT.
02 TO GRANT MANAGEMENT OF FIDELITY SOUTHERN Management For For
CORPORATION THE AUTHORITY TO ADJOURN THE SPECIAL
MEETING TO ANOTHER TIME AND DATE IN ORDER TO
ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES OR ATTENDANCE AT THE SPECIAL
MEETING.
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KATY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 486026107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL KATY MEETING DATE 19-Mar-2009
ISIN US4860261076 AGENDA 933000096 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 THE AMENDMENT OF KATY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A 1-FOR-500 REVERSE STOCK
SPLIT OF KATY'S COMMON SHARES.
02 THE PROPOSAL FOR THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE TIME
OF THE SPECIAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT.
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STRAUMANN HLDG AG
SECURITY H8300N119 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL QS5.BE MEETING DATE 20-Mar-2009
ISIN CH0012280076 AGENDA 701820311 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN Non-Voting
THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING Non-Voting
NOTICE SENT UNDER MEETING-522507, INCLUDING THE
AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR
NAME MUST-BE NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY REGISTRAR
AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTR-ATION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS
THAT ARE SUBMITTED AFTER T-HE CUTOFF DATE WILL BE
PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS. THANK YOU.
01. Approve the presentation of the 2008 business report and the Management No Action
reports of the Auditors
02. Approve the 2008 annual report [including the compensation Management No Action
report], the 2008 annual financial statements and the 2008
consolidated financial statements
03. Approve the appropriation of available earnings Management No Action
04. Grant discharge of the Board of Directors Management No Action
05. Amend the Articles of Association Management No Action
06. Elect the Directors Management No Action
07. Appoint the Auditors for the year 2009 Management No Action
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CLARCOR INC.
SECURITY 179895107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CLC MEETING DATE 23-Mar-2009
ISIN US1798951075 AGENDA 933000159 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. J. MARC ADAM For For
2 MR. JAMES W BRADFORD JR For For
3 MR. JAMES L. PACKARD For For
02 ADOPTION OF THE 2009 CLARCOR INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009.
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GENCORP INC.
SECURITY 368682100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GY MEETING DATE 25-Mar-2009
ISIN US3686821006 AGENDA 933003624 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS A. CORCORAN For For
2 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
3 WARREN G. LICHTENSTEIN For For
4 DAVID A. LORBER For For
5 JAMES H. PERRY For For
6 MARTIN TURCHIN For For
7 ROBERT C. WOODS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S, RANDERS
SECURITY K9773J128 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL VWS.CO MEETING DATE 26-Mar-2009
ISIN DK0010268606 AGENDA 701845680 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE "IN FAVOR" OR ''ABSTAIN" ONL-Y FOR RESOLUTION
4.A TO 5.B. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 540553 DUE TO SPLITTING OF-DIRECTORS NAMES. ALL
VOTES RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARD-ED AND YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION-S 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
01. Receive the report from Board of Directors on the Company's Non-Voting
activities during-the past year
02. Approve the presentation of the annual report and resolution to Management For For
adopt the annual report
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03. Approve the resolution on the distribution of the profit or covering Management For For
of loss according to the approved annual report, the Board of
Directors proposes that no dividend be paid out for 2008
4.a Re-elect Mr. Bent Erik Carlsen as the Members of the Board of Management For For
Directors
4.b Re-elect Mr. Torsten Erik Rasmussen as the Members of the Management For For
Board of Directors
4.c Re-elect Mr. Freddy Frandsen as the Members of the Board of Management For For
Directors
4.d Re-elect Mr. Jorgen Huno Rasmussen as the Members of the Management For For
Board of Directors
4.e Re-elect Mr. Jorn Ankaer Thomsen as the Members of the Board Management For For
of Directors
4.f Re-elect Mr. Kurt Anker Nielsen as the Members of the Board of Management For For
Directors
4.g Elect Mr. Hakan Eriksson as the Members of the Board of Management For For
Directors
4.h Elect Mr. Ola Rollen as the Members of the Board of Directors Management For For
5.a Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers, Statsautoriseret Management For For
Revisionsaktieselskab as the Auditors of the Company
5.b Re-appoint KPMG Statsautiroseret Revisionspartnerselskab as Management For For
the Auditors of the Company
6.a Approve the overall guidelines for incentive pay for the Members Management For For
of the Executive Management of Vestas Wind Systems A/S laid
down by the Board of Directors; if the guidelines are approved by
the AGM, the following new Article 13 will be included in the
Companys Articles of Association
6.b Authorize the Company to acquire treasury shares in the period Management For For
up until the next AGM up to a total nominal value of 10% of the
value of the Company's share capital at the time in question, cf.,
Article 48 of the Danish Public Companies Act, the payment for
the shares must not deviate more 10% from the closing price
quoted at the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen at time of acquisition
Any other business Non-Voting
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RENEGY HOLDINGS INC
SECURITY 75845J109 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL RNGY MEETING DATE 27-Mar-2009
ISIN US75845J1097 AGENDA 933007141 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO RENEGY'S AMENDED Management Against Against
AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
("CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION") TO EFFECT A
REVERSE STOCK SPLIT ("REVERSE STOCK SPLIT") OF OUR
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1-FOR-2,000 AND THE
REPURCHASE OF THE RESULTING FRACTIONAL SHARES
HELD BY EACH STOCKHOLDER WITH LESS THAN ONE
SHARE AFTER THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT.
02 IF THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT IS APPROVED, TO APPROVE Management Against Against
AN AMENDMENT TO RENEGY'S CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A FORWARD STOCK SPLIT
("FORWARD STOCK SPLIT") OF RENEGY'S COMMON
SHARES AT A RATIO OF 2,000-FOR-1 IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT (TOGETHER WITH
THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT, THE "TRANSACTION").
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STEWART ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 860370105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STEI MEETING DATE 02-Apr-2009
ISIN US8603701058 AGENDA 933003220 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS J. CRAWFORD For For
2 THOMAS M. KITCHEN For For
3 ALDEN J. MCDONALD, JR. For For
4 JAMES W. MCFARLAND For For
5 RONALD H. PATRON For For
6 MICHAEL O. READ For For
7 ASHTON J. RYAN, JR. For For
8 FRANK B. STEWART, JR. For For
02 TO RATIFY THE RETENTION OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.
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ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
SECURITY N6748L102 MEETING TYPE Contested-Special
TICKER SYMBOL OFIX MEETING DATE 02-Apr-2009
ISIN ANN6748L1027 AGENDA 933004789 - Opposition
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF Management Abstain *
DIRECTOR: JAMES F. GERO
1B TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF Management Abstain *
DIRECTOR: PETER J. HEWETT
1C TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF Management For *
DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. KESTER
1D TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE OF THE CURRENT BOARD OF Management For *
DIRECTOR: WALTER P. VON WARTBURG
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02 THE RAMIUS GROUP'S PROPOSAL TO REMOVE, WITHOUT Management For *
CAUSE, ANY DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD
WITHOUT SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL BETWEEN DECEMBER
10, 2008 AND UP THROUGH AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF
THE SPECIAL MEETING
3A TO ELECT: J. MICHAEL EGAN Management Abstain *
3B TO ELECT: PETER A. FELD Management For *
3C TO ELECT: STEVEN J. LEE Management Abstain *
3D TO ELECT: CHARLES T. ORSATTI Management For *
* MANAGEMENT POSITION UNKNOWN
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NOBEL BIOCARE
SECURITY H5783Q130 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NBHGF.PK MEETING DATE 06-Apr-2009
ISIN CH0037851646 AGENDA 701848016 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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THE PRACTICE OF SHARE BLOCKING VARIES WIDELY IN Non-Voting
THIS MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YO-UR CLIENT SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE TO OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION
FOR YOUR ACCOU-NTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOTICE FOR THIS MEETING WAS Non-Voting
RECEIVED AFTER THE REGISTRATI-ON DEADLINE. IF YOUR
SHARES WERE REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE OF
[BOOK CLO-SING/REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE], YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FO-R THIS
MEETING. HOWEVER, VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHARES
THAT WERE NOT REGISTER-ED PRIOR TO THE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 543481 DUE ADDITION OF RES-OLUTIONS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AND Y-OU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
01. Approve to propose the Board of Directors, annual report and Management No Action
consolidated financial statements for 2008
02. Approve the statutory financial statements of Nobel Biocare Management No Action
Holding Ltd for 2008
03. Approve the appropriate available earnings/dividends for 2008 as Management No Action
specified
04. Grant discharge to the Members of the Board of Directors for their Management No Action
services in the business year 2008
5.1 Re-elect Mr. Stig Eriksson by way of separate election for a 1 year Management No Action
term of office until the next AGM
5.2 Re-elect Mr. Antoine Firmenich by way of separate election for a 1 Management No Action
year term of office until the next AGM
5.3 Re-elect Mr. Edgar Fluri by way of separate election for a 1 year Management No Action
term of office until the next AGM
5.4 Re-elect Mr. Robert lilja by way of separate election for a 1 year Management No Action
term of office until the next AGM
5.5 Re-elect Mrs. Jane Royston by way of separate election for a 1 Management No Action
year term of office until the next AGM
5.6 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Soiron by way of separate election for a 1 year Management No Action
term of office until the next AGM
5.7 Re-elect Mr. Rolf Watter by way of separate election for a 1 year Management No Action
term of office until the next AGM
5.8 Re-elect Mr. Ernst Zaengerle by way of separate election for a 1 Management No Action
year term of office until the next AGM
06. Re-elect KPMG AG Zurich as Auditor of the business year 2009 Management No Action
07. Authorize the Board of Directors to issue a total maximum of Management No Action
25,000,000 new shares of follows; authorized share capital, so
that the Board of Directors is authorized to increase the share
capital until 06 APR 2011 by an amount up to CHF 10,000,000 by
issuing up to 25,000,000 fully paid-up registered shares with a
nominal value of CHF 0.40 each and; conditional share capital in
the amount of up to CHF 10,000,000 by issuing up to 25,000,000
fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.40
all according to the conditions of the proposed new Articles 3b and
3c of the Articles of Incorporation as specified
08. Approve the cancellation of 532,000 shares with a par value of Management No Action
CHF 0.40 each acquired in 2008 with in the scope of the
repurchase program according to the resolution of the Annual
General Meeting of 27 MAR 2008, and the corresponding
reduction of the share capital from CHF 49,726,612 by CHF
212,800 to CHF 49,513,812 using the amount resulting from the
reduction to dissolve the corresponding reserve for treasury
shares; to declare, as a result of the audit report prepared in
accordance with article 732 paragraph 2 of the swiss code of
obligations that the claims by the creditors are fully covered
notwithstanding the above reduction of the share capital; and; to
amend article 3 paragraph 1 of the articles of incorporation as
follows
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IDEX CORPORATION
SECURITY 45167R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IEX MEETING DATE 07-Apr-2009
ISIN US45167R1041 AGENDA 933010085 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM M. COOK For For
2 FRANK S. HERMANCE For For
3 MICHAEL T. TOKARZ For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 930059100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WDR MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2009
ISIN US9300591008 AGENDA 933005022 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS E. LOGUE For For
2 RONALD C. REIMER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN ADVISORY Shareholder Against For
VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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EARL SCHEIB, INC.
SECURITY 806398103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL ESHB MEETING DATE 09-Apr-2009
ISIN US8063981034 AGENDA 933015744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO ADOPT AND APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF Management For For
MERGER, DATED AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2009, BY AND
AMONG KELLY CAPITAL, LLC, ESKC, INC., A WHOLLY
OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF KELLY, AND EARL SCHEIB, INC., AS
THE AGREEMENT MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME,
AND THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED THEREIN,
INCLUDING THE MERGER.
02 TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING TO A LATER DATE, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT VOTES
AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING TO ADOPT AND APPROVE
THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED THEREIN, INCLUDING THE MERGER.
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MVC CAPITAL, INC.
SECURITY 553829102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MVC MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US5538291023 AGENDA 933003422 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EMILIO DOMINIANNI For For
2 GERALD HELLERMAN For For
3 WARREN HOLTSBERG For For
4 ROBERT KNAPP For For
5 WILLIAM TAYLOR For For
6 MICHAEL TOKARZ For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTMENT Management For For
ADVISORY AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
FUND AND TTG ADVISERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT. DIRECTORS RECOMMEND: A VOTE "FOR"
APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ABOVE.
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A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 831865100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SAOSA MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US8318651002 AGENDA 933003458 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD D. BROWN For For
2 WILLIAM F. BUEHLER For For
3 GLOSTER B. CURRENT, JR. For For
4 PAUL W. JONES For For
5 BRUCE M. SMITH For For
6 MARK D. SMITH For For
7 GENE C. WULF For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE A.O. Management Against Against
SMITH COMBINED INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN TO
INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
BY 1,250,000.
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A.O. SMITH CORPORATION
SECURITY 831865100 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SAOSA MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US8318651002 AGENDA 933011962 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT, Management For For
PURSUANT TO WHICH SICO WILL MERGE WITH AND INTO
MERGERCO.
02 ADOPT AMENDED CHARTER WHICH PROVIDES FOR: (A) Management For For
TEMPORARY INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED CLASS A. (B)
INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE OF MEMBERS OF BOARD
ELECTED BY COMMON STOCK. (C) SHARES OF CLASS A TO
CONVERT AUTOMATICALLY INTO COMMON STOCK
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. (D) SHARES OF CLASS
A CONVERT AUTOMATICALLY INTO COMMON STOCK ONCE
OUTSTANDING SHARES FALL BELOW 2,397,976.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE STOCK ISSUANCE TO SICO Management For For
STOCKHOLDERS PURSUANT TO THE MERGER
CONTEMPLATED BY THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
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COPART, INC.
SECURITY 217204106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL CPRT MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US2172041061 AGENDA 933013168 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AN OPTION TO ACQUIRE Management Against Against
2,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK TO EACH OF WILLIS
J. JOHNSON, OUR CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER, AND A. JAYSON ADAIR, OUR PRESIDENT, SUCH
GRANTS TO BE MADE IN LIEU OF ANY CASH SALARY OR
BONUS COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF $1.00 PER YEAR OR
GRANT OF ANY ADDITIONAL EQUITY INCENTIVES FOR A
FIVE-YEAR PERIOD.
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EMBOTELLADORA ANDINA S.A.
SECURITY 29081P204 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AKOA MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2009
ISIN US29081P2048 AGENDA 933042258 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF GENERAL BALANCE SHEET, FINANCIAL Management For
STATEMENTS AND ANNUAL REPORT, AS WELL AS THE
EXTERNAL AUDITORS REPORT.
02 APPROVAL OF DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS: FINAL DIVIDEND Management For
FOR FISCAL YEAR. A) CH$14.13 PER SERIES A SHARE, B)
CH$15.543 PER SERIES B SHARE. PROPOSAL OF AN
ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND ON RETAINED EARNINGS. A) CH$43
PER SERIES A SHARE, B) CH$47.30 PER SERIES B SHARE.
03 INFORMATION REGARDING COMPANY'S DIVIDEND POLICY Management For
AND PROCEDURES.
04 THE COMPLETE RENEWAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Management For
05 DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR BOARD MEMBERS, Management For
DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE MEMBERS ESTABLISHED BY THE
CHILEAN CORPORATION LAW AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS ESTABLISHED BY SARBANES-OXLEY LAW.
06 DESIGNATION OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR Management For
2009.
07 DESIGNATION OF RISK RATING AGENCIES. Management For
08 REPORT OF BOARD RESOLUTIONS REGARDING Management For
TRANSACTIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 44 OF CHILEAN
LAW N 18,046.
09 IN GENERAL, RESOLVE ALL OTHER MATTERS SPECIFIC TO Management For
ITS COMPETENCE AND ANY OTHER MATTERS OF
CORPORATE INTEREST.
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KAMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 483548103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KAMN MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN US4835481031 AGENDA 933002521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01. DIRECTOR Management
1 E. REEVES CALLAWAY III For For
2 KAREN M. GARRISON For For
3 A. WILLIAM HIGGINS For For
02. TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 913543104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UFPI MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN US9135431040 AGENDA 933003826 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAN M. DUTTON For For
2 WILLIAM R. PAYNE For For
3 LOUIS A. SMITH For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE COMPANY'S 1999 LONG TERM STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
ProxyEdge
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 41
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SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
SECURITY 835495102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SON MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN US8354951027 AGENDA 933009385 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 P.L. DAVIES* For For
2 H.E. DELOACH* For For
3 E.H. LAWTON* For For
4 J.E. LINVILLE* For For
5 J.M. MICALI** For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY.
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H.B. FULLER COMPANY
SECURITY 359694106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FUL MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US3596941068 AGENDA 933003650 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JULIANA L. CHUGG For For
2 RICHARD L. MARCANTONIO For For
3 ALFREDO L. ROVIRA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS H.B. Management For For
FULLER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE H.B. FULLER COMPANY 2009 DIRECTOR Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
SECURITY 232820100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CYT MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US2328201007 AGENDA 933003686 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARRY C. JOHNSON For For
2 CAROL P. LOWE For For
3 THOMAS W. RABAUT For For
4 JAMES R. STANLEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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VALUECLICK, INC.
SECURITY 92046N102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VCLK MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US92046N1028 AGENDA 933004436 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES R. ZARLEY For For
2 DAVID S. BUZBY For For
3 MARTIN T. HART For For
4 TOM A. VADNAIS For For
5 JEFFREY F. RAYPORT For For
6 JAMES R. PETERS For For
7 JAMES A. CROUTHAMEL For For
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WAUSAU PAPER CORP.
SECURITY 943315101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WPP MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2009
ISIN US9433151019 AGENDA 933012572 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. WATTS HUMPHREY, JR. For For
2 SAN W. ORR, JR. For For
ProxyEdge
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 42
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CRANE CO.
SECURITY 224399105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CR MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US2243991054 AGENDA 933005779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD G. COOK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT S. EVANS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC C. FAST Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DORSEY R. GARDNER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2009
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
05 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 CORPORATE EVA INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN
06 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
ADOPTION OF THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES
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NEWALLIANCE BANCSHARES, INC.
SECURITY 650203102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAL MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US6502031023 AGENDA 933010287 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. LYONS, JR. For For
2 ERIC A. MARZIALI For For
3 JULIA M. MCNAMARA For For
4 PEYTON R. PATTERSON For For
5 GERALD B. ROSENBERG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS (PROPOSAL 2).
03 TO 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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HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 448451104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HBPI MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US4484511047 AGENDA 933011405 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD L. GLASS For For
2 DELBERT H. TANNER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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INTERPUMP GROUP SPA, SANT'ILARIO (RE)
SECURITY T5513W107 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL IPGLF.PK MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0001078911 AGENDA 701820323 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 22
APR 2009 AT 10:30 HRS. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING
INSTRUCTIONS-WILL REMAIN VALID FOR ALL CALLS
UNLESS THE AGENDA IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO A-
DVISED THAT YOUR SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE
QUORUM IS MET OR THE MEETING-IS CANCELLED. THANK
YOU.
01. Approve: financial statement at 31 DEC 2008; Board of Directors Management No Action
and the Auditors report; consolidated financial statement at 31
DEC 2008; Board of Directors and Auditors report; any
adjournment thereof
02. Approve the emoluments of the Directors Management No Action
03. Grant authority to the buy back Management No Action
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 43
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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
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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.
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AMETEK INC NEW
SECURITY 031100100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AME MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US0311001004 AGENDA 933012267 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES R. MALONE For For
2 ELIZABETH R. VARET For For
3 DENNIS K. WILLIAMS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
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DANA HOLDING CORP
SECURITY 235825205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DAN MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US2358252052 AGENDA 933013702 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY L. CONVIS For For
2 JOHN M. DEVINE For For
3 RICHARD A. GEPHARDT For For
4 TERRENCE J. KEATING For For
5 KEITH E. WANDELL For For
6 JEROME B. YORK For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT AT ONE OF THREE REVERSE SPLIT RATIOS, 1-
FOR-10, 1-FOR-15 OR 1-FOR-20, AS WILL BE SELECTED BY
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN ITS DISCRETION, IF AT ALL,
PRIOR TO THE TIME OF FILING SUCH CERTIFICATE OF
AMENDMENT WITH THE DELAWARE SECRETARY OF STATE.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, IN THE DISCRETION OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO DECREASE OUR TOTAL
NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES AND SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK, TO 200,000,000 SHARES AND 150,000,000,
RESPECTIVELY.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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VASCULAR SOLUTIONS, INC.
SECURITY 92231M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VASC MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US92231M1099 AGENDA 933021139 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN ERB For For
2 MICHAEL KOPP For For
3 RICHARD NIGON For For
4 PAUL O'CONNELL For For
5 HOWARD ROOT For For
6 JORGE SAUCEDO For For
7 CHARMAINE SUTTON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF VIRCHOW, Management For For
KRAUSE & COMPANY, LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
ProxyEdge
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 44
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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 070203104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BSET MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US0702031040 AGENDA 933021280 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER W. BROWN, M.D. For For
2 PAUL FULTON For For
3 HOWARD H. HAWORTH For For
4 GEORGE W. HENDERSON III For For
5 KRISTINA HERBIG For For
6 DALE C. POND For For
7 ROBERT H. SPILMAN, JR. For For
8 WILLIAM C. WAMPLER, JR. For For
9 WILLIAM C. WARDEN, JR. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF Management Against Against
INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER 28, 2009.
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RTI BIOLOGICS INC
SECURITY 74975N105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RTIX MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2009
ISIN US74975N1054 AGENDA 933030138 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILIP R. CHAPMAN For For
2 GREGORY P. RAINEY For For
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NCR CORPORATION
SECURITY 62886E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NCR MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US62886E1082 AGENDA 933006389 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM NUTI* For For
2 GARY DAICHENDT* For For
3 ROBERT P. DERODES* For For
4 QUINCY ALLEN*** For For
5 RICHARD L. CLEMMER** For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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TEXTRON INC.
SECURITY 883203101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXT MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US8832031012 AGENDA 933010237 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEWIS B. CAMPBELL Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOE T. FORD Management For For
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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WILMINGTON TRUST CORPORATION
SECURITY 971807102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WL MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US9718071023 AGENDA 933017368 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TED T. CECALA For For
2 THOMAS L. DU PONT For For
3 DONALD E. FOLEY For For
02 APPROVAL OF 2009 EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 45
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INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 457667103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INSU MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN US4576671030 AGENDA 933020834 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. JOSEPH BURGESS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN P. CORTINOVIS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHANIE A. CUSKLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. DUBINSKY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUANITA H. HINSHAW Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALFRED L. WOODS Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
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GRUPO CONTL S A
SECURITY P3091R172 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GPOCY.PK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN MXP3091R1239 AGENDA 701876849 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01. Approve the appointment of the tellers, their work and declared Management For For
the assembly facility
02. Adopt the report, message from the Chairman of the Board, Management For For
Director generals report that includes financial statements and
consolidated continental group and subsidiaries at 31 DEC 2008,
report of the Board and the Boards opinion on the content of the
report of the Director general
03. Receive the report of the Audit Committee and Corporate Management For For
practices
04. Ratify the agreements and acts of the Executive Management Management For For
during the FY 2008
05. Approve the implementation of results and proposed to pay a cash Management For For
dividend
06. Receive the report on the purchase of own shares Management For For
07. Approve to set the maximum amount allocated for the purchase of Management For For
own shares
08. Receive the report on compliance with tax obligations Management For For
09. Elect the Board Management For For
10. Elect the Chairman of the Audit and Corporate practices Management For For
11. Approve the allocation of fees to the Board Members Management For For
12. Approve the minutes of the assembly Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF ACTUAL RECORD DATE. IF Y-OU HAVE ALREADY SENT
IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY
FORM UNLES-S YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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OLIN CORPORATION
SECURITY 680665205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OLN MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US6806652052 AGENDA 933006391 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GRAY G. BENOIST For For
2 DONALD W. BOGUS For For
3 JOHN M.B. O'CONNOR For For
4 PHILIP J. SCHULZ For For
5 VINCENT J. SMITH For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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NICOR INC.
SECURITY 654086107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GAS MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US6540861076 AGENDA 933006428 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.M. BEAVERS, JR. For For
2 B.P. BICKNER For For
3 J.H. BIRDSALL, III For For
4 N.R BOBINS For For
5 B.J. GAINES For For
6 R.A. JEAN For For
7 D.J. KELLER For For
8 R.E. MARTIN For For
9 G.R. NELSON For For
10 A.J. OLIVERA For For
11 J. RAU For For
12 J.C. STALEY For For
13 R.M. STROBEL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS NICOR'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 46
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MEDIA GENERAL, INC.
SECURITY 584404107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MEG MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US5844041070 AGENDA 933006620 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SCOTT D. ANTHONY Withheld Against
2 RODNEY A. SMOLLA Withheld Against
3 WALTER E. WILLIAMS Withheld Against
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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 253651103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DBD MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US2536511031 AGENDA 933007886 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILLIP R. COX For For
2 RICHARD L. CRANDALL For For
3 GALE S. FITZGERALD For For
4 PHILLIP B. LASSITER For For
5 JOHN N. LAUER For For
6 ERIC J. ROORDA For For
7 THOMAS W. SWIDARSKI For For
8 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
9 ALAN J. WEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Abstain Against
1991 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
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TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
SECURITY 874054109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TTWO MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US8740541094 AGENDA 933008698 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BEN FEDER For For
2 STRAUSS ZELNICK For For
3 ROBERT A. BOWMAN For For
4 GROVER C. BROWN For For
5 MICHAEL DORNEMANN For For
6 JOHN F. LEVY For For
7 J MOSES For For
8 MICHAEL SHERESKY For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF THE TAKE-TWO Management Against Against
INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE COMPANY TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FROM 100 MILLION TO 150 MILLION.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
OCTOBER 31, 2009. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDS A VOTE "AGAINST" PROPOSAL 5.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED Shareholder Against For
AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 808541106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWM MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US8085411069 AGENDA 933009157 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K.C. CALDABAUGH For For
2 WILLIAM A. FINN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT Management For For
INTERNATIONAL, INC. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE, INC.
SECURITY 978097103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WWW MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US9780971035 AGENDA 933011277 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALBERTO L. GRIMOLDI For For
2 JOSEPH R. GROMEK For For
3 BRENDA J. LAUDERBACK For For
4 SHIRLEY D. PETERSON 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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SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 81725T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SXT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US81725T1007 AGENDA 933012471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HANK BROWN For For
2 FERGUS M. CLYDESDALE For For
3 JAMES A.D. CROFT For For
4 WILLIAM V. HICKEY For For
5 KENNETH P. MANNING For For
6 PETER M. SALMON For For
7 ELAINE R. WEDRAL For For
8 ESSIE WHITELAW For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND APPROVE THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ELECTED
CORPORATE OFFICERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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CNA SURETY CORPORATION
SECURITY 12612L108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUR MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US12612L1089 AGENDA 933016328 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILIP H. BRITT For For
2 ANTHONY S. CLEBERG For For
3 DAVID B. EDELSON For For
4 D. CRAIG MENSE For For
5 ROBERT A. TINSTMAN For For
6 JOHN F. WELCH For For
7 PETER W. WILSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM, DELOITTE & TOUCHE, FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
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CROWN HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 228368106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCK MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US2283681060 AGENDA 933017180 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JENNE K. BRITELL For For
2 JOHN W. CONWAY For For
3 ARNOLD W. DONALD For For
4 WILLIAM G. LITTLE For For
5 HANS J. LOLIGER For For
6 THOMAS A. RALPH For For
7 HUGUES DU ROURET For For
8 ALAN W. RUTHERFORD For For
9 JIM L. TURNER For For
10 WILLIAM S. URKIEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009, WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDS.
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ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 774415103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROC MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US7744151033 AGENDA 933020098 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NANCE DICCIANI For For
2 J. KENT MASTERS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS ROCKWOOD'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE 2009 ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE 2009 ROCKWOOD HOLDINGS, INC. Management For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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FIDELITY SOUTHERN CORPORATION
SECURITY 316394105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LION MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US3163941053 AGENDA 933020846 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES B. MILLER, JR. For For
2 MG (RET) DAVID R BOCKEL For For
3 EDWARD G. BOWEN, M.D. For For
4 DR. DONALD A. HARP, JR. For For
5 KEVIN S. KING For For
6 H. PALMER PROCTOR, JR. For For
7 ROBERT J. RUTLAND For For
8 W. CLYDE SHEPHERD, III For For
9 RANKIN M. SMITH, JR. For For
02 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
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D&E COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 232860106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DECC MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US2328601065 AGENDA 933024642 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK M. COUGHLIN For For
2 JAMES W. MOROZZI For For
3 D. MARK THOMAS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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THE GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY
SECURITY 383082104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRC MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2009
ISIN US3830821043 AGENDA 933026800 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES C. GORMAN For For
2 JEFFREY S. GORMAN For For
3 M. ANN HARLAN For For
4 THOMAS E. HOAGLIN For For
5 CHRISTOPHER H. LAKE For For
6 DR. PETER B. LAKE For For
7 RICK R. TAYLOR For For
8 W. WAYNE WALSTON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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GRACO INC.
SECURITY 384109104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GGG MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3841091040 AGENDA 933006290 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM J. CARROLL For For
2 JACK W. EUGSTER For For
3 R. WILLIAM VAN SANT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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LITTELFUSE, INC.
SECURITY 537008104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LFUS MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US5370081045 AGENDA 933008650 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T.J. CHUNG For For
2 JOHN P. DRISCOLL For For
3 ANTHONY GRILLO For For
4 GORDON HUNTER For For
5 JOHN E. MAJOR For For
6 WILLIAM P. NOGLOWS For For
7 RONALD L. SCHUBEL For For
02 APPROVE AND RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009
FISCAL YEAR.
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OWENS & MINOR, INC.
SECURITY 690732102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OMI MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US6907321029 AGENDA 933008751 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN T. CROTTY For For
2 RICHARD E. FOGG For For
3 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
4 JAMES E. UKROP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
2009
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FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
SECURITY 353514102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FELE MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3535141028 AGENDA 933009183 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEROME D. BRADY For For
2 DAVID M. WATHEN For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC. STOCK PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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GATX CORPORATION
SECURITY 361448103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GMT MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3614481030 AGENDA 933010263 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANNE L. ARVIA For For
2 RICHARD FAIRBANKS For For
3 DEBORAH M. FRETZ For For
4 ERNST A. HABERLI For For
5 BRIAN A. KENNEY For For
6 MARK G. MCGRATH For For
7 JAMES B. REAM For For
8 DAVID S. SUTHERLAND For For
9 CASEY J. SYLLA For For
02 TO APPROVE THE "PERFORMANCE-BASED" Management For For
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE GATX CORPORATION
2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN TO COMPLY
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 162(M) OF THE
INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR GATX CORPORATION IN 2009.
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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION
SECURITY 017175100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL Y MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US0171751003 AGENDA 933011152 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. BURNS, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAN R. CARMICHAEL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. LAVIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND L.M. WONG Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS ALLEGHANY Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR 2009.
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FERRO CORPORATION
SECURITY 315405100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FOE MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US3154051003 AGENDA 933019576 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JENNIE S. HWANG, PH.D. For For
2 JAMES F. KIRSCH For For
3 WILLIAM J. SHARP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT
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BADGER METER, INC.
SECURITY 056525108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BMI MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US0565251081 AGENDA 933021444 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD H. DIX For For
2 THOMAS J. FISCHER For For
3 KENNETH P. MANNING For For
4 RICHARD A. MEEUSEN For For
5 ULICE PAYNE, JR. For For
6 ANDREW J. POLICANO For For
7 STEVEN J. SMITH For For
8 JOHN J. STOLLENWERK For For
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THE STEAK N SHAKE COMPANY
SECURITY 857873103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNS MEETING DATE 24-Apr-2009
ISIN US8578731031 AGENDA 933044579 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SARDAR BIGLARI For For
2 PHILIP COOLEY For For
3 RUTH J. PERSON For For
4 WILLIAM J. REGAN, JR. For For
5 JOHN W. RYAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE, LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2009 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
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SORIN SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T8782F102 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SRN.MI MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0003544431 AGENDA 701868652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 28
APR 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT Y-OUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
01 Approve the financial statement at 31 DEC 2008 and the Management No Action
Management report, any adjournment thereof
02 Approve the termination of power of the Director, any adjournment Management No Action
thereof
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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 920253101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VMI MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US9202531011 AGENDA 933017697 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01. DIRECTOR Management
1 GLEN A. BARTON For For
2 DANIEL P. NEARY For For
3 KENNETH E. STINSON For For
02. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL
2009.
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REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION
SECURITY 758750103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RBC MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US7587501039 AGENDA 933024236 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. FREDERICK KASTEN, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HENRY W. KNUEPPEL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEAN A. FOATE Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
SECURITY 412822108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HOG MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US4128221086 AGENDA 933043438 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTHA F. BROOKS For For
2 DONALD A. JAMES For For
3 JAMES A. NORLING For For
4 JAMES L. ZIEMER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. 2009 Management Against Against
INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
TO BE THE AUDITORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
OF DIRECTORS INTO ONE CLASS.
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ESCADA AG, ASCHEIM
SECURITY D25191111 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL ESC.DE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN DE0005692107 AGENDA 701854843 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER 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
MEETING IS 07 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1
BUSINESS DAY. THI-S IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL
POSITIONS REPORTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE
GE-RMAN LAW. THANK YOU
01. Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the Non-Voting
FY 2007/200-8 with the report of the Supervisory Board, the group
financial statements and-group annual report, and the report
pursuant to Sections 289(4) and 315(4) of-the German
Commercial Code
02. Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Director's Management For For
03. Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board Management For For
04.. Appointment of the Auditors for the 2008/2009 FY: AWT Horwath Management For For
GmbH, Munich
5.1 Election to the Supervisory Board: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Poellath Management For For
5.2 Election to the Supervisory Board: Mr. Wolfgang Herz Management For For
06. Reduction of the share capital and the correspondent amendment Management For For
to the Article of Association in order to compensate for a decline in
the value of assets and to offset other losses, the share capital of
EUR 107,018,009.60 shall be reduced to EUR 58,107,434.90,
through the reduction of the theoretical value of the shares from
EUR 5.12 to EUR 2.78
07. Resolution on the creation of authorized capital and the Management For For
correspondent amendment to the Article of Association, the Board
of Managing Director's shall be authorized, with the consent of the
Supervisory Board, to increase the Company's share capital by up
to EUR 8,048,251.85 through the issue of new no-par shares
against payment in cash, on or before 27 APR 2014 [authorized
capital 2009/2014], shareholders, subscription rights may be
excluded for residual amounts, for a capital increase of up to 10%
of the Company's share capital if the new shares are issued at a
price not materially below their market price
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IL SOLE 24 ORE SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T52689105 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL S24.MI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0004269723 AGENDA 701864200 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01. Approve the balance sheet as of 31 DEC 2008; the Board of Management No Action
Directors, Board of Auditors and Auditing Company's reports,
related and consequent resolutions
02. Approve the integration of the Board of Directors in accordance Management No Action
with article 2386, first paragraph, of the Civil Code and appoint 2
Directors
03. Approve the integration of the Board of Auditors in accordance Management No Action
with article 2401, first paragraph of the Civil Code and appoint the
Board of Auditors Chairman, related and consequent solutions
04.. Approve the postponement of the authorization to the disposal of Management No Action
own shares Ex. Article 2357 TER of the Civil Code
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SWEDISH MATCH AB, STOCKHOLM
SECURITY W92277115 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL SWM.DE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN SE0000310336 AGENDA 701893871 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A Non-Voting
BENEFICIAL OWNER SIGNED POWER OF AT-TORNEY (POA)
IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND EXECUTE YOUR
VOTING INSTRUCTION-S 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
OWNER INFORMATION FOR ALL VOTED-ACCOUNTS. IF AN
ACCOUNT HAS MULTIPLE BENEFICIAL OWNERS, YOU WILL
NEED TO PROVI-DE 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 NOT ALL SUB CUSTODIANS IN SWEDEN Non-Voting
ACCEPT ABSTAIN AS A VALID VO-TE OPTION. THANK YOU.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MEETING Non-Voting
ID 540594 DUE TO CHANGE IN VO-TING STATUS. ALL VOTES
RECEIVED ON THE PREVIOUS MEETING WILL BE
DISREGARDED AN-D YOU WILL NEED TO REINSTRUCT ON
THIS MEETING NOTICE. THANK YOU.
01. Opening of the Meeting and election of Mr. Claes Beyer as the Non-Voting
Chairman of the-Meeting
02. Preparation and approval of the voting list Non-Voting
03. Election of one or two persons, to verify the minutes Non-Voting
04. Determination of whether the meeting has been duly convened Non-Voting
05.. Approval of the AGENDA Non-Voting
06 Presentation of the annual report and the Auditors' report, the Non-Voting
consolidated f-inancial statements and the Auditors' report on the
consolidated financial sta-tements for 2008, the Auditors'
statement regarding compliance with the princi-ples for
determination of remuneration to senior executives as well as the
Boa-rd of Directors' motion regarding the allocation of profit and
explanatory sta-tements; in connection therewith, the President's
address and the Board of Dir-ectors' report regarding its work and
the work and function of the Compensatio-n Committee and the
Audit Committee
07. Adopt the income statement and balance sheet and the Management For For
consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet
08. Approve that a dividend be paid to the shareholders in the amount Management For For
of SEK 4.10 per share and the remaining profits be carried
forward, minus the funds that may be utilized for a bonus issue,
provided that the 2009 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 04 MAY 2009; the dividend is expected to be paid
through Euroclear Sweden AB [formerly VPC AB] on 07 MAY
2009
09. Grant discharge, from liability, to the Board Members and the Management For For
President
10.A Approve to reduce the Company's share capital of SEK Management For For
6,110,045.76 by means of the withdrawal of 4,000,000 shares in
the Company; the shares in the Company proposed 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
10.B Approve, upon passing of Resolution 10A, to increase in the Management For For
Company's share capital of SEK 6,110,045.76 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 the acquisition, on 1 Management For For
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 3,000 million; the
shares shall be acquired on the NASDAQ 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
12. Adopt the specified principles for determination of remuneration Management For For
and other terms of employment for the President and other
Members of the Group Management team
13. Approve a Call Option Program for 2009 Management For For
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14. Approve that the Company issue 1,720,000 call options to execute Management For For
the option program for 2008; that the Company, in a deviation
from the preferential rights of shareholders, be permitted to
transfer of 1,720,000 shares in the Company at a selling price of
SEK 141.24 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 another similar measure
15. Approve to determine the number of Members of the Board of Management For For
Directors at 7, without Deputies
16. Approve that the Board of Directors be paid for the period until the Management For For
close of the next AGM as follows: the Chairman shall receive SEK
1,575,000 and the Deputy Chairman shall receive SEK 745,000
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, Karen Guerra, Management For For
Arne Jurbrant, Conny Karlsson, Kersti Strandqvist and Meg
Tiveus as the Members of the Board of Directors and Mr. Conny
Karlsson as the Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Andrew Cripps as
the Deputy Chairman
18. Amend the Articles of Association Management For For
19. Approve the procedure for appointing Members to the Nominating Management For For
Committee and the matter of remuneration for the Nominating
Committee, if any
20. Adopt the instructions for Swedish Match AB's Nominating Management For For
Committee which, in all essentials, are identical to those adopted
by the 2008 AGM
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COCKLESHELL LTD
SECURITY P3057B104 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 5CL.BE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN BZP3057B1040 AGENDA 701894974 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
S.1 Approve, for the purposes of Rule 41 of the AIM Rules for Management For For
Companies, the cancellation of admission to trading on AIM of the
ordinary shares of USD 0.01 each in the capital of Cockleshell
Limited
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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.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 54
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WEIS MARKETS, INC.
SECURITY 948849104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMK MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US9488491047 AGENDA 933010554 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT F. WEIS For For
2 JONATHAN H. WEIS For For
3 DAVID J. HEPFINGER For For
4 WILLIAM R. MILLS For For
5 MATTHEW NIMETZ For For
6 RICHARD E. SHULMAN For For
7 STEVEN C. SMITH For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE CORPORATION.
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TREE COM INC
SECURITY 894675107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TREE MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US8946751075 AGENDA 933014069 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER C. HORAN For For
2 W. MAC LACKEY For For
3 DOUGLAS R. LEBDA For For
4 JOSEPH LEVIN For For
5 PATRICK L. MCCRORY For For
6 LANCE C. MELBER For For
7 STEVEN OZONIAN For For
02 TO APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2008 Management Against Against
STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 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.
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ROLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 775711104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROL MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US7757111049 AGENDA 933014970 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY W. ROLLINS* For For
2 HENRY B. TIPPIE* For For
3 LARRY L. PRINCE* For For
4 GLEN W. ROLLINS** For For
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 568427108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MPX MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US5684271084 AGENDA 933017661 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD A. HUBBELL For For
2 LINDA H. GRAHAM For For
3 BILL J. DISMUKE For For
4 LARRY L. PRINCE For For
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RPC, INC.
SECURITY 749660106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RES MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US7496601060 AGENDA 933021228 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD A. HUBBELL For For
2 LINDA H. GRAHAM For For
3 BILL J. DISMUKE For For
4 LARRY L. PRINCE For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 55
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CH ENERGY GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 12541M102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHG MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US12541M1027 AGENDA 933022559 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MANUEL J. IRAOLA For For
2 E. MICHEL KRUSE For For
3 ERNEST R. VEREBELYI For For
02 AMENDMENT TO RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION
OF DIRECTORS.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE CORPORATION'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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FISHER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 337756209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FSCI MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3377562091 AGENDA 933028688 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DEBORAH L. BEVIER For For
2 PAUL A. BIBLE For For
3 DAVID LORBER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE Shareholder Against For
DECLASSIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL AMENDING THE COMPANY'S Shareholder For Against
BYLAWS TO REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF
CERTAIN COMPANY ACQUISITIONS.
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CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
SECURITY 140430109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPTP MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US1404301095 AGENDA 933029351 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT H. EDER For For
2 TODD D. TURCOTTE For For
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BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC.
SECURITY 090572207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BIO MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US0905722072 AGENDA 933037663 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS DRAPEAU For For
2 ALBERT J. HILLMAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS.
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AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 032037103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AP MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0320371034 AGENDA 933010299 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. APPEL For For
2 PAUL A. GOULD For For
3 ROBERT A. PAUL For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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AGL RESOURCES INC.
SECURITY 001204106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0012041069 AGENDA 933010972 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES R. CRISP For For
2 WYCK A. KNOX, JR. For For
3 DENNIS M. LOVE For For
4 CHARLES H "PETE" MCTIER For For
5 HENRY C. WOLF For For
02 TO AMEND OUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO Management For For
ELIMINATE CLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 56
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TENNANT COMPANY
SECURITY 880345103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TNC MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8803451033 AGENDA 933013675 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY A. BALAGNA For For
2 STEVEN A. SONNENBERG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY.
03 IN THEIR DISCRETION, THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO Management For For
VOTE UPON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY
COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
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STRYKER CORPORATION
SECURITY 863667101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYK MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US8636671013 AGENDA 933013966 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN W. BROWN For For
2 HOWARD E. COX. JR. For For
3 DONALD M. ENGELMAN For For
4 LOUISE L. FRANCESCONI For For
5 HOWARD L. LANCE For For
6 STEPHEN P. MACMILLAN For For
7 WILLIAM U. PARFET For For
8 RONDA E. STRYKER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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BORGWARNER INC.
SECURITY 099724106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BWA MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US0997241064 AGENDA 933014134 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHYLLIS O. BONANNO* For For
2 ALEXIS P. MICHAS* For For
3 RICHARD O. SCHAUM* For For
4 THOMAS T. STALLKAMP* For For
5 DENNIS C. CUNEO** For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, INCLUDING
TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED COMMON STOCK
AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS UNDER THAT PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICE WATERHOUSE Management For For
COOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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CEPHEID
SECURITY 15670R107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPHD MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US15670R1077 AGENDA 933014285 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN L. BISHOP For For
2 THOMAS D. BROWN For For
3 DEAN O. MORTON For For
02 TO AMEND CEPHEID'S 2000 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE
THEREUNDER.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
CEPHEID FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 57
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BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION
SECURITY 067901108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABX MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN CA0679011084 AGENDA 933017801 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 H.L. BECK For For
2 C.W.D. BIRCHALL For For
3 D.J. CARTY For For
4 G. CISNEROS For For
5 M.A. COHEN For For
6 P.A. CROSSGROVE For For
7 R.M. FRANKLIN For For
8 P.C. GODSOE For For
9 J.B. HARVEY For For
10 B. MULRONEY For For
11 A. MUNK For For
12 P. MUNK For For
13 A.W. REGENT For For
14 S.J. SHAPIRO For For
15 G.C. WILKINS 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 SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION SET OUT IN SCHEDULE B TO Shareholder Against For
THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
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CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 17273K109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CIR MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US17273K1097 AGENDA 933025478 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID F. DIETZ For For
2 DOUGLAS M. HAYES For For
3 THOMAS E. NAUGLE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 260095104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DDE MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2600951048 AGENDA 933030102 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HENRY B. TIPPIE For For
2 R. RANDALL ROLLINS For For
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DOVER MOTORSPORTS, INC.
SECURITY 260174107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DVD MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2601741075 AGENDA 933030114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HENRY B. TIPPIE Withheld Against
2 R. RANDALL ROLLINS For For
3 PATRICK J. BAGLEY Withheld Against
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE THE COMPANY'S Shareholder For Against
RIGHTS AGREEMENT.
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PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD CO.
SECURITY 743737108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PWX MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US7437371088 AGENDA 933031267 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD ANDERSON For For
2 ROBERT EDER For For
3 JOHN HEALY For For
4 PAUL TITTERTON For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 58
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EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA
SECURITY 29081M102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ERJ MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US29081M1027 AGENDA 933050596 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 EXAMINE, DISCUSS AND VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENTED BY THE
MANAGEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED IN DECEMBER 31, 2008
02 ALLOCATION OF NET PROFITS RECORDED IN THE FISCAL Management For For
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
03 ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS FOR THE PERIOD OF 2009/2011 AND THE
NOMINATION OF ITS CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
04 ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FISCAL BOARD FOR Management For For
THE PERIOD OF 2009/2010 AND DESIGNATION OF ITS
CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN AND FINANCIAL EXPERT
05 SETTING OF THE ANNUAL AMOUNT FOR DISTRIBUTION Management For For
AMONG THE MANAGEMENT (EXECUTIVE OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS) OF THE COMPANY
06 SET THE COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE Management For For
FISCAL BOARD
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DAVIDE CAMPARI - MILANO SPA, MILANO
SECURITY T24091117 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL DVDCF.PK MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN IT0003849244 AGENDA 701856025 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 04
MAY 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. PLEASE BE ALSO ADVISED THAT Y-OUR
SHARES WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL THE QUORUM IS MET OR
THE MEETING IS CANCELLED-. THANK YOU.
01. Approve the financial statement at 12 DEC 2008, any adjournment Management No Action
thereof
02. Approve the Stock Option Plan Management No Action
03. Grant authority to buy and sell own shares Management No Action
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JANUS CAPITAL GROUP INC.
SECURITY 47102X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNS MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US47102X1054 AGENDA 933011063 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. SCHEID (CHAIRMAN) Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY K. ARMOUR Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. RICHARD FREDERICKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE E. KOCHARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LANDON H. ROWLAND Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
SECURITY 171340102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHD MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US1713401024 AGENDA 933011380 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T. ROSIE ALBRIGHT For For
2 RAVICHANDRA K. SALIGRAM For For
3 ROBERT K. SHEARER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO.,
INC. 2009 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.
SECURITY 03937R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ARJ MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US03937R1023 AGENDA 933012611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM H. POWELL For For
2 DANIEL S. SANDERS For For
3 JANICE J. TEAL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ARCH CHEMICALS, INC. 2009 LONG Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 59
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DUFF & PHELPS CORPORATION
SECURITY 26433B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DUF MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US26433B1070 AGENDA 933014110 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NOAH GOTTDIENER For For
2 GERARD CREAGH For For
3 ROBERT M. BELKE For For
4 PETER W. CALAMARI For For
5 WILLIAM R. CARAPEZZI For For
6 WILLIAM J. HANNIGAN For For
7 HARVEY M. KRUEGER For For
8 SANDER M. LEVY For For
9 JEFFREY D. LOVELL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 53217V109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LIFE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US53217V1098 AGENDA 933015035 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD W. GRIMM For For
2 GREGORY T. LUCIER For For
3 PER A. PETERSON, PHD For For
4 WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN For For
5 ARNOLD J. LEVINE, PHD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2009
03 AMENDMENT OF THE INVITROGEN CORPORATION 1998 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
04 ADOPTION OF THE LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION Management For For
1999 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
05 ADOPTION OF THE COMPANY'S 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN
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JOURNAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 481130102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JRN MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US4811301021 AGENDA 933018473 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID J. DRURY For For
2 JONATHAN NEWCOMB For For
3 ROGER D. PEIRCE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 27, 2009.
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MYERS INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 628464109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MYE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US6284641098 AGENDA 933020050 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR
1 KEITH A. BROWN For For
2 VINCENT C. BYRD For For
3 EDWARD F. CRAWFORD For Against
4 CLARENCE A. DAVIS For Against
5 STEPHEN E. MYERS For For
6 GARY DAVIS For Against
7 AVRUM GRAY For Against
8 JON H. OUTCALT For For
9 ROBERT A. STEFANKO For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE 2008 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE Management Against Against
OF REGULATIONS.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 60
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CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION
SECURITY 141665109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CECO MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US1416651099 AGENDA 933023258 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. CHOOKASZIAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DEVONSHIRE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK W. GROSS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY L. JACKSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS B. LALLY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN H. LESNIK Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. MCCULLOUGH Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD A. SNYDER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE T. THORNTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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ALLERGAN, INC.
SECURITY 018490102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGN MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US0184901025 AGENDA 933026812 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HERBERT W. BOYER, PH.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. INGRAM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID E.I. PYOTT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUSSELL T. RAY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
ADDITIONAL ANIMAL TESTING DISCLOSURE.
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CALLON PETROLEUM COMPANY
SECURITY 13123X102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US13123X1028 AGENDA 933027434 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRED L. CALLON For For
2 L. RICHARD FLURY For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO APPROVE AND RATIFY THE CALLON PETROLEUM Management Against Against
COMPANY 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 189873102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COA MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US1898731021 AGENDA 933031748 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD W. HUDLER For For
2 JOHN A. GOEBEL For For
02 TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE Management Against Against
COMPANY TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO
10,000,000 SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.
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BANK OF FLORIDA CORPORATION
SECURITY 062128103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BOFL MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US0621281031 AGENDA 933042498 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. BARBER For For
2 JOE B. COX, ESQ. For For
3 BRADFORD G. DOUGLAS For For
4 JOHN B. JAMES For For
5 LAVONNE JOHNSON For For
6 EDWARD KALOUST For For
7 MICHAEL L. MCMULLAN For For
8 EDWARD A. MORTON For For
9 PIERCE T. NEESE For For
10 M.T. PUTZIGER, ESQ. For For
11 RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ, CPA For For
12 FRANCIS ROONEY For For
13 TERRY W. STILES For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE 2006 STOCK Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING TO SOLICIT Management For For
ADDITIONAL PROXIES IN THE EVENT THERE ARE NOT
SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE EITHER OF THE
FOREGOING PROPOSALS.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 61
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VINA CONCHA Y TORO S.A.
SECURITY 927191106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VCO MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US9271911060 AGENDA 933052386 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, BALANCE SHEET, Management For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS OF THE EXTERNAL
AUDITORS, FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.
02 DISTRIBUTION OF EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND POLICY. Management For
03 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR Management For
2009.
04 SET THE DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION. Management For
05 SET THE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTOR MEMBERS OF Management For
THE COMMITTEE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 50 BIS OF LAW
18,046, AND SET ITS WORKING EXPENSE BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2009.
06 DETERMINE THE NEWSPAPER FOR THE PUBLICATION OF Management For
THE CALLING OF THE NEXT ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS
MEETING.
07 REPORT ON TRANSACTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE Management For
COMPANY AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 44 OF LAW 18,046.
08 OTHER MATTERS OF THE COMPETENCE OF THE ORDINARY Management For
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING.
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CINCINNATI BELL INC.
SECURITY 171871106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CBB MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1718711062 AGENDA 933014780 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE L. BYRNES For For
2 JAKKI L. HAUSSLER For For
3 MARK LAZARUS For For
4 CRAIG F. MAIER For For
5 ALEX SHUMATE For For
02 THE APPROVAL OF A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE Management Against Against
CINCINNATI BELL INC. 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
BY 10,000,000 COMMON SHARES AND TO MODIFY THE
LIMITS OF CERTAIN AWARD TYPES, INCLUDING FULL
VALUE SHARE AWARDS, THAT MAY BE GRANTED UNDER
THE 2007 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 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 2009.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 98156Q108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WWE MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US98156Q1085 AGENDA 933015085 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 VINCENT K. MCMAHON For For
2 LINDA E. MCMAHON For For
3 DAVID KENIN For For
4 JOSEPH H. PERKINS For For
5 FRANK A. RIDDICK, III For For
6 MICHAEL B. SOLOMON For For
7 JEFFREY R. SPEED For For
8 LOWELL P. WEICKER, JR. For For
9 DONNA GOLDSMITH For For
10 KEVIN DUNN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 62
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THE BRINK'S COMPANY
SECURITY 109696104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCO MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1096961040 AGENDA 933016164 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER G. ACKERMAN** For For
2 BETTY C. ALEWINE* For For
3 MICHAEL J. HERLING* For For
4 THOMAS C. SCHIEVELBEIN* For For
5 ROBERT J. STRANG** For For
02 APPROVE THE AUDIT AND ETHICS COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS AN INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
SECURITY 879369106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TFX MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US8793691069 AGENDA 933025480 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY P. BLACK For For
2 SIGISMUNDUS W LUBSEN For For
3 STUART A. RANDLE For For
4 HAROLD L. YOH III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED
SECURITY 449934108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RX MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US4499341083 AGENDA 933027117 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. EUGENE LOCKHART Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO ELIMINATE THE
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS.
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BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 057741100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BEZ MEETING DATE 02-May-2009
ISIN US0577411004 AGENDA 933038007 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERLIN J. AUGUSTINE, JR For For
2 JOHN A. MCFARLAND For For
3 ROBERT L. PROOST For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Management For For
03 AMENDMENT TO 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN Management Against Against
04 APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
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STARTEK, INC.
SECURITY 85569C107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SRT MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US85569C1071 AGENDA 933016075 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ED ZSCHAU For For
2 P. KAY NORTON For For
3 ALBERT C. YATES For For
4 A. LAURENCE JONES For For
5 HARVEY A. WAGNER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 63
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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 890516107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TR MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US8905161076 AGENDA 933018423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MELVIN J. GORDON For For
2 ELLEN R. GORDON For For
3 LANE JANE LEWIS-BRENT For For
4 BARRE A. SEIBERT For For
5 RICHARD P. BERGEMAN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
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MKS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
SECURITY 55306N104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MKSI MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US55306N1046 AGENDA 933026913 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEO BERLINGHIERI For For
2 HANS-JOCHEN KAHL For For
3 LOUIS P. VALENTE For For
02 TO AMEND THE 2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO ALLOW Management Against Against
FOR A ONE-TIME OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
03 TO AMEND THE THIRD RESTATED EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
AVAILABLE THEREUNDER 1,250,000 TO 1,950,000 SHARES.
04 TO AMEND THE SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE
THEREUNDER FROM 250,000 TO 400,000 SHARES.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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STONERIDGE, INC.
SECURITY 86183P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SRI MEETING DATE 04-May-2009
ISIN US86183P1021 AGENDA 933053403 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN C. COREY For For
2 JEFFREY P. DRAIME For For
3 DOUGLAS C. JACOBS For For
4 IRA C. KAPLAN For For
5 KIM KORTH For For
6 WILLIAM M. LASKY For For
7 PAUL J. SCHLATHER 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 YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE STONERIDGE, INC. LONG-TERM CASH Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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GREAT PLAINS ENERGY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 391164100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GXP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US3911641005 AGENDA 933016998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.L. BODDE For For
2 M.J. CHESSER For For
3 W.H. DOWNEY For For
4 R.C. FERGUSON, JR. For For
5 G.D. FORSEE For For
6 J.A. MITCHELL For For
7 W.C. NELSON For For
8 L.H. TALBOTT For For
9 R.H. WEST For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2009.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER
OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT
PAR VALUE, FROM 150,000,000 TO 250,000,000.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 64
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THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
SECURITY 811054402 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SSP MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US8110544025 AGENDA 933017205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. OGDEN For For
2 J. MARVIN QUIN For For
3 KIM WILLIAMS For For
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GARDNER DENVER, INC.
SECURITY 365558105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GDI MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US3655581052 AGENDA 933017229 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARRY L. PENNYPACKER For For
2 RICHARD L. THOMPSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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ITRON, INC.
SECURITY 465741106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITRI MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US4657411066 AGENDA 933017433 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL B. BRACY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIRBY A. DYESS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GRAHAM M. WILSON Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009
FISCAL YEAR;
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O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
SECURITY 686091109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ORLY MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US6860911097 AGENDA 933017471 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES H. O'REILLY JR. For For
2 JOHN MURPHY For For
3 RONALD RASHKOW For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 563571108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTW MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US5635711089 AGENDA 933018043 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CYNTHIA M. EGNOTOVICH For For
2 JAMES L. PACKARD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP, AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 65
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
SECURITY G0464B107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AGII MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN BMG0464B1072 AGENDA 933018079 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MURAL R. JOSEPHSON For For
2 JOHN R. POWER, JR. For For
3 GARY V. WOODS 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, 2009 AND TO REFER THE DETERMINATION
OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REMUNERATION TO THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 779382100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RDC MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7793821007 AGENDA 933018221 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS R. HIX For For
2 ROBERT E. KRAMEK For For
3 FREDERICK R. LAUSEN For For
4 LAWRENCE J. RUISI For For
02 APPROVE THE 2009 ROWAN COMPANIES, INC. INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
SECURITY 983134107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WYNN MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US9831341071 AGENDA 933018790 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LINDA CHEN For For
2 ELAINE P. WYNN For For
3 JOHN A. MORAN For For
02 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
COMPANY AND ALL OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
SECURITY 046433207 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ATROB MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0464332073 AGENDA 933020909 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RAYMOND W. BOUSHIE For For
2 ROBERT T. BRADY For For
3 JOHN B. DRENNING For For
4 PETER J. GUNDERMANN For For
5 KEVIN T. KEANE For For
6 ROBERT J. MCKENNA For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL RECOMMENDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TAKE ACTION TO CONVERT ALL CLASS B SHARES
(CURRENTLY 10 VOTES PER SHARE) TO COMMON SHARES
(CURRENTLY ONE VOTE PER SHARE).
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ASTRONICS CORPORATION
SECURITY 046433108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ATRO MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0464331083 AGENDA 933020909 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RAYMOND W. BOUSHIE For For
2 ROBERT T. BRADY For For
3 JOHN B. DRENNING For For
4 PETER J. GUNDERMANN For For
5 KEVIN T. KEANE For For
6 ROBERT J. MCKENNA For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL RECOMMENDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TAKE ACTION TO CONVERT ALL CLASS B SHARES
(CURRENTLY 10 VOTES PER SHARE) TO COMMON SHARES
(CURRENTLY ONE VOTE PER SHARE).
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 66
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DANAHER CORPORATION
SECURITY 235851102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DHR MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US2358511028 AGENDA 933024591 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MORTIMER M. CAPLIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD J. EHRLICH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER G. LOHR, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA P. HEFNER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
DANAHER'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO DANAHER'S 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADOPT
SPECIFIED PRINCIPLES RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT
OF ANY NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
05 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADOPT A
POLICY REQUIRING THAT SENIOR EXECUTIVES RETAIN A
SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE OF SHARES ACQUIRED
THROUGH EQUITY COMPENSATION PROGRAMS UNTIL TWO
YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
06 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING Shareholder Against For
THAT DANAHER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUE A REPORT
IDENTIFYING POLICY OPTIONS FOR ELIMINATING
EXPOSURE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND DENTAL
CONSUMERS TO MERCURY FROM DENTAL AMALGAMS
SOLD BY DANAHER.
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SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
SECURITY 82312B106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SHEN MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US82312B1061 AGENDA 933027915 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEN L. BURCH For For
2 RICHARD L. KOONTZ, JR. For For
3 JONELLE ST. JOHN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORP.
SECURITY 155771108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CV MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US1557711082 AGENDA 933028638 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. BARNETT For For
2 ROBERT G. CLARKE For For
3 MARY ALICE MCKENZIE For For
4 WILLIAM R. SAYRE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND Management For For
BY-LAWS TO DECREASE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
DIRECTORS ALLOWED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO
13 FROM 21.
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND Management For
BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS.
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YOUNG INNOVATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 987520103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YDNT MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US9875201033 AGENDA 933033564 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE E. RICHMOND For For
2 ALFRED E. BRENNAN For For
3 BRIAN F. BREMER For For
4 P.J. FERRILLO, JR. For For
5 RICHARD J. BLISS For For
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FOSTER WHEELER AG
SECURITY H27178104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FWLT MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN CH0018666781 AGENDA 933035114 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT C. FLEXON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAUREEN B. TART-BEZER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. WOODS Management For For
02 RE-ELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG, Management For For
SWITZERLAND, AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
("REVISIONSSTELLE") FOR 2009
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
(CONSULTATIVE VOTE)
04 IN THE EVENT COUNTERPROPOSALS, ALTERATIONS OR Management For For
AMENDMENTS OF THE AGENDA ITEMS OR OTHER
MATTERS ARE RAISED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING, I INSTRUCT THE APPOINTED PROXIES TO VOTE
AS FOLLOWS
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NASHUA CORPORATION
SECURITY 631226107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NSHA MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US6312261075 AGENDA 933037752 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANDREW B. ALBERT For For
2 L. SCOTT BARNARD For For
3 THOMAS G. BROOKER For For
4 CLINTON J. COLEMAN For For
5 AVRUM GRAY For For
6 MICHAEL T. LEATHERMAN For For
7 MARK E. SCHWARZ For For
02 APPROVE THE 2009 VALUE CREATION INCENTIVE PLAN Management For For
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CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS HLDGS, INC.
SECURITY 209034107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CNSL MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US2090341072 AGENDA 933038235 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD A. LUMPKIN For For
02 APPROVAL OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. 2005
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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AARON RENTS, INC.
SECURITY 002535300 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RNTA MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US0025353006 AGENDA 933044442 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R.C. LOUDERMILK, SR. For For
2 R.C. LOUDERMILK, JR. For For
3 GILBERT L. DANIELSON For For
4 WILLIAM K. BUTLER, JR. For For
5 RONALD W. ALLEN For For
6 LEO BENATAR For For
7 EARL DOLIVE For For
8 DAVID L. KOLB For For
9 RAY M. ROBINSON For For
10 JOHN B. SCHUERHOLZ For For
11 JOHN C. PORTMAN, JR. For For
02 THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
2001 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN.
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HESKA CORPORATION
SECURITY 42805E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSKA MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US42805E1082 AGENDA 933045735 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM A. AYLESWORTH For For
2 ROBERT B. GRIEVE, PH.D. For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO HESKA CORPORATION'S Management For For
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "1997 STOCK PLAN"),
WHICH WOULD REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SHARES WHICH
COULD BE ISSUED AND ALLOW FOR THE FURTHER
ISSUANCE OF INCENTIVE STOCK OPTIONS UNDER THE
1997 STOCK PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF EHRHARDT KEEFE Management For For
STEINER & HOTTMAN PC AS HESKA CORPORATION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
04 TO CONSIDER SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING.
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PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 723456109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNK MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7234561097 AGENDA 933059809 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL R. LEE For For
2 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
3 JOHN V. GIOVENCO For For
4 RICHARD J. GOEGLEIN For For
5 ELLIS LANDAU For For
6 BRUCE A. LESLIE For For
7 JAMES L. MARTINEAU For For
8 MICHAEL ORNEST For For
9 LYNN P. REITNOUER For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EXISTING EQUITY Management For For
PLANS AND INDUCEMENT OPTION GRANTS TO PERMIT A
ONE-TIME VALUE-FOR-VALUE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE
PROGRAM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTL LTD
SECURITY G57848106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MAORF.PK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN BMG578481068 AGENDA 701897906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1. Receive the financial statements and the Independent Auditor's Management For For
report for the YE 31 DEC 2008 and to declare a final dividend
2. Re-elect Mr. Edouard Ettedgui as a Director Management For For
3. Re-elect Mr. Henry Keswick as a Director Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. R. C. Kwok as a Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Mr. Sydney S. W. Leong as a Director Management For For
6. Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Directors to fix their Management For For
remuneration
7. Grant authority for the issue of equity or equity-linked securities Management For For
with pre-emptive rights up to aggregate nominal amount of USD
16.5 million and without pre-emptive rights up to aggregate
nominal amount of USD 2.5 million
8. Approve the renewal of a general mandate to the Directors to Management For For
repurchase shares of the Company representing less than 15% of
the issued share capital of the Company
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF AMOUNTS IN RESOLUTION 7-AND RECEIPT OF ACTUAL
RECORD DATE. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLE-ASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM
UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INS-
TRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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DELTA PLC
SECURITY G27076119 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL DLTA.L MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN GB0002615069 AGENDA 701905830 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1. Receive and approve the accounts and the reports of the Management For For
Directors and the Auditors for the FYE 31 DEC 2008
2. Approve the Directors' remuneration report for the FYE 31 DEC Management For For
2008
3. Declare a final dividend of 4.6 pence per ordinary share, payable Management For For
on 08 MAY 2009 to shareholders registered at close of business
on 04 MAY 2009
4. Re-elect Mr. Steven Marshall as a Director of the Company Management For For
5. Re-appoint Deloitte LLP as the Auditors of the Company, until the Management For For
conclusion of the next AGM
6. Authorize the Directors to determine the remuneration of the Management For For
Auditors
7. Authorize the Directors, in substitution for all previous authorities, Management For For
in accordance with Section 80 of the Companies Act 1985, to allot
relevant securities up to an aggregate nominal amount of GBP
8,559,061; [Authority expires the earlier of the next AGM in 2010
or 30 JUN 2010]; and the Directors may make offers or
agreements before the expiry of this authority which would or
might require relevant securities to be allotted after the expiry of
such pursuant thereto
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S.8 Authorize the Directors, in substitution for all previous authority of Management For For
Section 89 of the Act, to allot equity securities wholly cash in
connection with rights issue and up to an aggregate nominal
amount of GBP 1,922,046, as if Section 89(1) of the Companies
Act 1985 [the Act] did not apply to any such allotment; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM in 2010 or 30
JUN 2010]; 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.9 Authorize the Company, to make market purchases [as specified Management For For
Section 163[3] of the Companies Act 1985 as amended] of up to
15,000,000 ordinary shares of 25p each in the capital of the
Company, at a minimum price which may be paid for each
ordinary share is the nominal value of such share and up to 5% 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 to be held in 2010 or
30 JUN 2010]; 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.10 Approve that the general meeting other than an AGM may be Management For For
called on not less than 14 clear days' notice
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THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 884315102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TNB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US8843151023 AGENDA 933017382 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEANANNE K. HAUSWALD For For
2 DEAN JERNIGAN For For
3 RONALD B. KALICH, SR. For For
4 KENNETH R. MASTERSON For For
5 DOMINIC J. PILEGGI For For
6 JEAN-PAUL RICHARD For For
7 RUFUS H. RIVERS For For
8 KEVIN L. ROBERG For For
9 DAVID D. STEVENS For For
10 WILLIAM H. WALTRIP For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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SJW CORP.
SECURITY 784305104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SJW MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7843051043 AGENDA 933017724 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 K. ARMSTRONG For For
2 M.L. CALI For For
3 J.P. DINAPOLI For For
4 D.R. KING For For
5 N.Y. MINETA For For
6 G.E. MOSS For For
7 W.R. ROTH For For
8 C.J. TOENISKOETTER For For
9 F.R. ULRICH, JR. For For
10 R.A. VAN VALER For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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TESORO CORPORATION
SECURITY 881609101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSO MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US8816091016 AGENDA 933018029 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN F. BOOKOUT, III For For
2 RODNEY F. CHASE For For
3 ROBERT W. GOLDMAN For For
4 STEVEN H. GRAPSTEIN For For
5 WILLIAM J. JOHNSON For For
6 J.W. (JIM) NOKES For For
7 DONALD H. SCHMUDE For For
8 BRUCE A. SMITH For For
9 MICHAEL E. WILEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR
2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 70
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AUTONATION, INC.
SECURITY 05329W102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US05329W1027 AGENDA 933018613 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MIKE JACKSON For For
2 RICK L. BURDICK For For
3 WILLIAM C. CROWLEY For For
4 DAVID B. EDELSON For For
5 KIM C. GOODMAN For For
6 ROBERT R. GRUSKY For For
7 MICHAEL E. MAROONE For For
8 CARLOS A. MIGOYA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS
04 ADOPTION OF STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN
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WINDSTREAM CORPORATION
SECURITY 97381W104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WIN MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US97381W1045 AGENDA 933018649 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL B. ARMITAGE For For
2 SAMUEL E. BEALL, III For For
3 DENNIS E. FOSTER For For
4 FRANCIS X. FRANTZ For For
5 JEFFERY R. GARDNER For For
6 JEFFREY T. HINSON For For
7 JUDY K. JONES For For
8 WILLIAM A. MONTGOMERY For For
9 FRANK E. REED For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS WINDSTREAM'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2009
03 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
04 PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
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CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 158496109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHB MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1584961098 AGENDA 933022802 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT W. ANESTIS For For
2 ERIC S. BELSKY For For
3 WILLIAM C. GRIFFITHS For For
4 SELWYN ISAKOW For For
5 G. MICHAEL LYNCH For For
6 THOMAS A. MADDEN For For
7 SHIRLEY D. PETERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS. THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS
SELECTED ERNST & YOUNG TO SERVE AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR TO THE COMPANY.
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BRUSH ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC.
SECURITY 117421107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BW MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1174211078 AGENDA 933024577 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. HIPPLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. MADAR Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG S. SHULAR Management For For
02 APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S CODE Management For For
OF REGULATIONS TO ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO AMEND THE CODE OF REGULATIONS TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW.
03 RATIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 71
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CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 165303108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US1653031088 AGENDA 933027131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DIANNA F. MORGAN For For
2 CALVERT A. MORGAN, JR. For For
3 EUGENE H. BAYARD For For
4 THOMAS P. HILL, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF BEARD MILLER Management For For
COMPANY LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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PENNICHUCK CORPORATION
SECURITY 708254206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNNW MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US7082542066 AGENDA 933029298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH A. BELLAVANCE For For
2 STEVEN F. BOLANDER For For
3 CLARENCE A. DAVIS For For
4 MICHAEL I. GERMAN For For
5 ROBERT P. KELLER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND Management For For
RESTATEMENT OF THE PENNICHUCK CORPORATION 2000
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
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LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 549764108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUFK MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US5497641085 AGENDA 933035140 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.V. SMITH For For
2 J.F. ANDERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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ENTEGRIS, INC.
SECURITY 29362U104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ENTG MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US29362U1043 AGENDA 933036027 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GIDEON ARGOV For For
2 MICHAEL A. BRADLEY For For
3 MICHAEL P.C. CARNS For For
4 DANIEL W. CHRISTMAN For For
5 GARY F. KLINGL For For
6 ROGER D. MCDANIEL For For
7 PAUL L.H. OLSON For For
8 BRIAN F. SULLIVAN For For
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DUCOMMUN INCORPORATED
SECURITY 264147109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DCO MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN US2641471097 AGENDA 933037574 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EUGENE P. CONESE, JR. For For
2 RALPH D. CROSBY, JR. For For
3 JAY L. HABERLAND For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 72
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KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION
SECURITY 496902404 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL KGC MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN CA4969024047 AGENDA 933041662 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN A. BROUGH For For
2 WILSON N. BRUMER For For
3 TYE W. BURT For For
4 JOHN K. CARRINGTON For For
5 JOHN M.H. HUXLEY For For
6 JOHN A. KEYES For For
7 C. MCLEOD-SELTZER For For
8 GEORGE F. MICHALS For For
9 JOHN E. OLIVER For For
10 TERENCE C.W. REID For For
02 TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, Management For For
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE ADOPTION OF Management Against Against
A SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN AS FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CIRCULAR.
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YAMANA GOLD INC.
SECURITY 98462Y100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AUY MEETING DATE 06-May-2009
ISIN CA98462Y1007 AGENDA 933046042 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
A DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER MARRONE For For
2 PATRICK J. MARS For For
3 JUVENAL MESQUITA FILHO For For
4 ANTENOR F. SILVA, JR. For For
5 NIGEL LEES For For
6 DINO TITARO For For
7 JOHN BEGEMAN For For
8 ROBERT HORN For For
9 RICHARD GRAFF For For
10 CARL RENZONI For For
B IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS.
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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
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 73
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PEPSIAMERICAS, INC.
SECURITY 71343P200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PAS MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US71343P2002 AGENDA 933019312 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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
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 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION
SECURITY 844895102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWX MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8448951025 AGENDA 933019754 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE C. BIEHL For For
2 ROBERT L. BOUGHNER For For
3 THOMAS E. CHESTNUT For For
4 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
5 RICHARD M. GARDNER For For
6 LEROY C. HANNEMAN, JR. For For
7 JAMES J. KROPID For For
8 MICHAEL O. MAFFIE For For
9 ANNE L. MARIUCCI For For
10 MICHAEL J. MELARKEY For For
11 JEFFREY W. SHAW For For
12 THOMAS A. THOMAS For For
13 TERRENCE L. WRIGHT For For
02 TO APPROVE THE CONTINUATION OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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EXACTECH, INC.
SECURITY 30064E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EXAC MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US30064E1091 AGENDA 933022078 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM PETTY For For
2 ALBERT BURSTEIN For For
02 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE EXACTECH, INC. 2009 Management Against Against
EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
03 APPROVE AND ADOPT THE EXACTECH, INC. 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
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EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY
SECURITY 283677854 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EE MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US2836778546 AGENDA 933022775 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES W. HARRIS For For
2 DAVID W. STEVENS For For
3 STEPHEN N. WERTHEIMER For For
4 CHARLES A. YAMARONE For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 74
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
SECURITY 892356106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TSCO MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8923561067 AGENDA 933023359 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES F. WRIGHT For For
2 JOHNSTON C. ADAMS For For
3 WILLIAM BASS For For
4 JACK C. BINGLEMAN For For
5 S.P. BRAUD For For
6 RICHARD W. FROST For For
7 CYNTHIA T. JAMISON For For
8 GERARD E. JONES For For
9 GEORGE MACKENZIE For For
10 EDNA K. MORRIS For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2009.
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THE MIDDLEBY CORPORATION
SECURITY 596278101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MIDD MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US5962781010 AGENDA 933024680 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SELIM A. BASSOUL For For
2 ROBERT B. LAMB For For
3 RYAN LEVENSON For For
4 JOHN R. MILLER III For For
5 GORDON O'BRIEN For For
6 PHILIP G. PUTNAM For For
7 SABIN C. STREETER For For
8 ROBERT L. YOHE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 2, 2010.
03 APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE Management For For
MIDDLEBY CORPORATION 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MIDDLEBY Management For For
CORPORATION 2007 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
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PROLIANCE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 74340R104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PLI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US74340R1041 AGENDA 933026848 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM J. ABRAHAM, JR. For For
2 BARRY R. BANDUCCI For For
3 CHARLES E. JOHNSON For For
4 VINCENT L. MARTIN For For
5 JAMES R. RULSEH For For
6 F. ALAN SMITH For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE IN PROLIANCE'S AUTHORIZED Management For For
COMMON STOCK.
03 APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS PROLIANCE'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 83545M109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNCI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US83545M1099 AGENDA 933030190 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHERIE M. FUZZELL For For
2 LAWRENCE C. WARD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SONIC'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE
OUR NAME TO "OTIX GLOBAL, INC."
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SONIC'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A
ONE-FOR-FIVE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF COMMON
STOCK.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 75
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MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 624756102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MLI MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US6247561029 AGENDA 933031611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALEXANDER P. FEDERBUSH For For
2 PAUL J. FLAHERTY For For
3 GENNARO J. FULVIO For For
4 GARY S. GLADSTEIN For For
5 SCOTT J. GOLDMAN For For
6 TERRY HERMANSON For For
7 HARVEY L. KARP For For
02 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY.
03 APPROVE THE MUELLER INDUSTRIES, INC. 2009 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING BOARD Shareholder Against For
MEMBERSHIP.
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ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE, INC.
SECURITY 67611V101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ODSY MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US67611V1017 AGENDA 933034869 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN K. CARLYLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. CROSS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. STEFFY Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
SECURITY 28176E108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EW MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US28176E1082 AGENDA 933035289 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE R. BOWLIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA J. MCNEIL, M.D., PH.D. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MUSSALLEM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J. LINK, PH.D. Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE LONG-TERM STOCK INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PROGRAM.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION
SECURITY 22282E102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVA MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US22282E1029 AGENDA 933035760 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID M. BARSE For For
2 RONALD J. BROGLIO For For
3 PETER C.B. BYNOE For For
4 LINDA J. FISHER For For
5 JOSEPH M. HOLSTEN For For
6 RICHARD L. HUBER For For
7 ANTHONY J. ORLANDO For For
8 WILLIAM C. PATE For For
9 ROBERT S. SILBERMAN For For
10 JEAN SMITH For For
11 CLAYTON YEUTTER For For
12 SAMUEL ZELL For For
02 TO AMEND THE EQUITY AWARD PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES Management For For
AND OFFICERS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL TYPES OF
PERFORMANCE BASED AWARDS AND PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 76
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BARNES GROUP INC.
SECURITY 067806109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL B MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US0678061096 AGENDA 933037447 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS J. ALBANI For For
2 THOMAS O. BARNES For For
3 GARY G. BENANAV For For
4 MYLLE H. MANGUM For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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BRUKER CORPORATION
SECURITY 116794108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BRKR MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US1167941087 AGENDA 933039100 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TONY W. KELLER For For
2 RICHARD D. KNISS For For
3 JOERG C. LAUKIEN For For
4 WILLIAM A. LINTON For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY, Management For For
CONFIRM AND APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ERNST &
YOUNG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM OF BRUKER CORPORATION FOR
FISCAL 2009.
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
SECURITY 367905106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GET MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US3679051066 AGENDA 933043856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLENN J. ANGIOLILLO For For
2 MICHAEL J. BENDER For For
3 E.K. GAYLORD II For For
4 RALPH HORN For For
5 DAVID W. JOHNSON For For
6 ELLEN LEVINE For For
7 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
8 COLIN V. REED For For
9 MICHAEL D. ROSE For For
10 MICHAEL I. ROTH For For
11 ROBERT B. ROWLING For For
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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STERLING BANCORP
SECURITY 859158107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STL MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8591581074 AGENDA 933047323 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT ABRAMS For For
2 JOSEPH M. ADAMKO For For
3 LOUIS J. CAPPELLI For For
4 FERNANDO FERRER For For
5 ALLAN F. HERSHFIELD For For
6 HENRY J. HUMPHREYS For For
7 ROBERT W. LAZAR For For
8 JOHN C. MILLMAN For For
9 EUGENE ROSSIDES For For
02 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CROWE
HORWATH LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 77
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STILLWATER MINING COMPANY
SECURITY 86074Q102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWC MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US86074Q1022 AGENDA 933064901 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CRAIG L. FULLER For For
2 PATRICK M. JAMES For For
3 STEVEN S. LUCAS For For
4 DONALD W. RIEGLE JR For For
5 FRANCIS R. MCALLISTER For For
6 SHERYL K. PRESSLER For For
7 MICHAEL S. PARRETT For For
8 MICHAEL E. MCGUIRE JR. For For
9 MICHAEL SCHIAVONE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2009
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
SECURITY 231561101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CW MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US2315611010 AGENDA 933027066 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN R. BENANTE For For
2 S. MARCE FULLER For For
3 ALLEN A. KOZINSKI For For
4 CARL G. MILLER For For
5 WILLIAM B. MITCHELL For For
6 JOHN R. MYERS For For
7 JOHN B. NATHMAN For For
8 WILLIAM W. SIHLER For For
9 ALBERT E. SMITH For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 675232102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OII MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US6752321025 AGENDA 933030253 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN R. HUFF For For
2 JEROLD J. DESROCHE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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ORTHOLOGIC CORP.
SECURITY 68750J107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAPS MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US68750J1079 AGENDA 933033223 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELWOOD D. HOWSE, JR. For For
2 W.M. WARDELL, MD, PH.D. For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE ORTHOLOGIC 2005 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN INCREASING SHARES AVAILABLE
FOR GRANT BY 1,250,000 SHARES.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP, AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009.
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FALCONSTOR SOFTWARE, INC.
SECURITY 306137100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FALC MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US3061371007 AGENDA 933038021 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN L. BOCK For For
2 PATRICK B. CARNEY 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 DECEMBER
31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 78
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BRINK'S HOME SECURITY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 109699108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CFL MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US1096991088 AGENDA 933047070 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT B. ALLEN For For
2 MICHAEL S. GILLILAND For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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IVANHOE MINES LTD.
SECURITY 46579N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IVN MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN CA46579N1033 AGENDA 933053984 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. FRIEDLAND For For
2 DAVID HUBERMAN For For
3 JOHN MACKEN For For
4 PETER MEREDITH For For
5 BRET CLAYTON For For
6 KJELD THYGESEN For For
7 ROBERT HANSON For For
8 MARKUS FABER For For
9 HOWARD BALLOCH For For
10 DAVID KORBIN For For
11 R. EDWARD FLOOD For For
12 LIVIA MAHLER For For
02 TO APPOINT DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP, CHARTERED Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS, AS AUDITORS OF THE CORPORATION AT A
REMUNERATION TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
03 TO AUTHORIZE, BY AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION, THE Management For For
REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING PLAN WITH THE
AMENDED PLAN (EACH AS DEFINED IN THE INFORMATION
CIRCULAR) ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 25470F104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US25470F1049 AGENDA 933026381 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT R. BECK For For
2 J. DAVID WARGO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DISCOVERY
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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LEUCADIA NATIONAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 527288104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LUK MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US5272881047 AGENDA 933048298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 IAN M. CUMMING For For
2 PAUL M. DOUGAN For For
3 ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD For For
4 JAMES E. JORDAN For For
5 JEFFREY C. KEIL For For
6 J.C. NICHOLS, III For For
7 MICHAEL SORKIN For For
8 JOSEPH S. STEINBERG For For
02 TO APPROVE CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 79
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HICKORYTECH CORPORATION
SECURITY 429060106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HTCO MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US4290601065 AGENDA 933023068 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LYLE T. BOSACKER For For
2 MYRITA P. CRAIG For For
3 JOHN W. FINKE For For
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SPRINT NEXTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 852061100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL S MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US8520611000 AGENDA 933029224 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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: FRANK IANNA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SVEN-CHRISTER NILSSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM R. NUTI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY O'NEAL 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 2009.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1988 EMPLOYEES Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
05 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
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BELO CORP.
SECURITY 080555105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BLC MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US0805551050 AGENDA 933033134 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HENRY P. BECTON, JR. For For
2 JAMES M. MORONEY III For For
3 LLOYD D. WARD For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE BELO AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 2004 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO REPEAL OF THE Shareholder Against For
CLASSIFIED BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY
SECURITY 341135101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FPU MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US3411351014 AGENDA 933034934 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ELLEN TERRY BENOIT For For
2 JOHN T. ENGLISH For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE IN
THIS PLAN BY 100,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
04 TO APPROVE A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
CLASSIFIED BOARD.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 80
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MAINE & MARITIMES CORPORATION
SECURITY 560377103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MAM MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5603771032 AGENDA 933037409 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT E. ANDERSON For For
2 MICHAEL W. CARON For For
3 NATHAN L. GRASS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF VITALE, CATURANO & Management For For
COMPANY, P.C. AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 035290105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AXE MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US0352901054 AGENDA 933043135 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LORD JAMES BLYTH For For
2 FREDERIC F. BRACE For For
3 LINDA WALKER BYNOE For For
4 ROBERT L. CRANDALL For For
5 ROBERT J. ECK For For
6 ROBERT W. GRUBBS JR. For For
7 F. PHILIP HANDY For For
8 MELVYN N. KLEIN For For
9 GEORGE MUNOZ For For
10 STUART M. SLOAN For For
11 THOMAS C. THEOBALD For For
12 MATTHEW ZELL For For
13 SAMUEL ZELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
QUIDEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 74838J101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL QDEL MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US74838J1016 AGENDA 933045191 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS D. BROWN For For
2 DOUGLAS C. BRYANT For For
3 K.F. BUECHLER, PH.D. For For
4 ROD F. DAMMEYER For For
5 M.L. POLAN MD, PHD, MPH For For
6 MARK A. PULIDO For For
7 JACK W. SCHULER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE QUIDEL CORPORATION 2001 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES, AMONG OTHER
MATTERS.
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MIDAS, INC.
SECURITY 595626102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDS MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5956261029 AGENDA 933048654 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAROBIN GILBERT, JR. For For
2 DIANE L. ROUTSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF MIDAS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 2, 2010.
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GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC.
SECURITY 398231100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GRIF MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US3982311009 AGENDA 933060509 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W.J. CHURCHILL, JR. For For
2 EDGAR M. CULLMAN For For
3 DAVID M. DANZIGER For For
4 FREDERICK M. DANZIGER For For
5 THOMAS C. ISRAEL For For
6 ALBERT H. SMALL, JR. For For
7 DAVID F. STEIN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE GRIFFIN LAND & NURSERIES, INC. 2009 Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 81
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS LTD
SECURITY Y35518110 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL HKSHF MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN HK0045000319 AGENDA 701893908 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR-ALL THE
RESOLUTIONS. THANK YOU.
1. Receive the audited financial statements and the reports of the Management For For
Directors' and the Independent Auditor for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend Management For For
3.a Re-elect Mr. Ronald James McAulay as a Director Management For For
3.b Re-elect Dr. The Hon. Sir David Kwok Po Li as a Director Management For For
3.c Re-elect Mr. John Andrew Harry Leigh as a Director Management For For
3.d Re-elect Mr. Nicholas Timothy James Colfer as a Director Management For For
3.e Re-elect Mr. Neil John Galloway as a Director Management For For
4. Re-appoint KPMG as the Auditors of the Company at a fee to be Management For For
agreed by the Directors and authorize the Directors to fix their
remuneration
5. Authorize the Directors of the Company, subject to this resolution, Management For For
to allot, issue and deal with additional shares in the capital of the
Company and make or grant offers, agreements, options or
warrants during and after the relevant period, not exceeding 20%
of the aggregate number of the issued share capital of the
Company otherwise than pursuant to: i) a rights issue; or 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
of the Company; or iii) any scrip dividend or similar arrangement
pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Company from time
to time; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next
AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which
the next AGM is to be held by law]
6. Authorize the Directors of the Company to repurchase shares or Management For For
otherwise acquire shares of HKD 0.50 each in the capital of the
Company in accordance with all applicable laws and the
requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, during the relevant
period, provided that the aggregate number of shares in the
capital of the Company so repurchased or otherwise acquired
shall not exceeding 10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the
issued share capital of the Company; and [Authority expires the
earlier of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company or the
expiration of the period within which the next AGM of the
Company is to be held by law]
7. Approve, subject to the passing of the Resolutions 5 and 6 above, Management For For
to add the aggregate number of the shares in the capital of the
Company which are repurchased or otherwise acquired by the
Company pursuant to Resolution 6 be added to the aggregate
number of shares in the capital of the Company which may be
issued pursuant to Resolution 5
S.8 Amend the Articles 1, 2, 7A, 15, 17(A), 17(B), 36, 38, 49, 58, 65A, Management For For
68, 74A, 70, 72, 74A, 86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 98(A), 130(A), 130(C),
133, 135, 137 of the Articles of Association of the Company as
specified
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CONNECTICUT WATER SERVICE, INC.
SECURITY 207797101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CTWS MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US2077971016 AGENDA 933026153 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LISA J. THIBDAUE For For
2 CAROL P. WALLACE For For
3 DONALD B. WILBUR For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA, INC.
SECURITY 573083102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MSO MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US5730831022 AGENDA 933026696 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLOTTE BEERS For For
2 MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN For For
3 ARLEN KANTARIAN For For
4 CHARLES A. KOPPELMAN For For
5 WILLIAM A. ROSKIN For For
6 TODD SLOTKIN For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 82
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
SECURITY 277461109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EK MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US2774611097 AGENDA 933028652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD S. BRADDOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. HAWLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS R. LEBDA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA L. LEE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM G. PARRETT Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTONIO M. PEREZ Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS F. STRIGL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 942749102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WTS MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US9427491025 AGENDA 933028880 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. AYERS For For
2 KENNETT F. BURNES For For
3 RICHARD J. CATHCART For For
4 TIMOTHY P. HORNE For For
5 RALPH E. JACKSON, JR. For For
6 KENNETH J. MCAVOY For For
7 JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY For For
8 GORDON W. MORAN For For
9 DANIEL J. MURPHY, III For For
10 PATRICK S. O'KEEFE For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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TENNECO INC.
SECURITY 880349105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEN MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US8803491054 AGENDA 933029274 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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: HARI N. NAIR Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER B. PORTER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. PRICE, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGG M. SHERRILL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL T. STECKO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MITSUNOBU TAKEUCHI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE L. WARNER Management For For
02 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
03 APPROVE AMENDMENT OF THE TENNECO INC. 2006 LONG- Management Against Against
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE SHARES AVAILABLE
BY 2.3 MILLION, WITH EACH SHARE UNDERLYING AN
AWARD COUNTING AS ONE SHARE AGAINST THE TOTAL
PLAN AVAILABILITY.
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PETROQUEST ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 716748108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PQ MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7167481081 AGENDA 933031774 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES T. GOODSON For For
2 WILLIAM W. RUCKS, IV For For
3 E. WAYNE NORDBERG For For
4 MICHAEL L. FINCH For For
5 W.J. GORDON, III For For
6 C.F. MITCHELL, II, M.D. For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 83
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QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 747316107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KWR MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US7473161070 AGENDA 933037598 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. CALDWELL For For
2 WILLIAM R. COOK For For
3 JEFFRY D. FRISBY For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
SECURITY 012653101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ALB MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US0126531013 AGENDA 933044430 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 J. ALFRED BROADDUS, JR. For For
2 R. WILLIAM IDE III For For
3 RICHARD L. MORRILL For For
4 JIM W. NOKES For For
5 MARK C. ROHR For For
6 JOHN SHERMAN, JR. For For
7 CHARLES E. STEWART For For
8 HARRIETT TEE TAGGART For For
9 ANNE MARIE WHITTEMORE For For
02 THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
ALBEMARLE CORPORATION 2008 INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 THE PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WRIGHT MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 98235T107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMGI MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US98235T1079 AGENDA 933049581 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY D. BLACKFORD For For
2 MARTIN J. EMERSON For For
3 LAWRENCE W. HAMILTON For For
4 GARY D. HENLEY For For
5 JOHN L. MICLOT For For
6 AMY S. PAUL For For
7 ROBERT J. QUILLINAN For For
8 DAVID D. STEVENS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR FOR 2009.
03 TO APPROVE OUR 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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OCH-ZIFF CAP MGMT GROUP LLC
SECURITY 67551U105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OZM MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US67551U1051 AGENDA 933050015 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID WINDREICH For For
2 WILLIAM C. COBB For For
3 JEFFREY R. LEEDS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS OCH-ZIFF'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 84
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UNITED-GUARDIAN, INC.
SECURITY 910571108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UG MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US9105711082 AGENDA 933053554 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. ALFRED R. GLOBUS For For
2 HENRY P. GLOBUS For For
3 ROBERT S. RUBINGER For For
4 KENNETH H. GLOBUS For For
5 LAWRENCE F. MAIETTA For For
6 ARTHUR M. DRESNER For For
7 ANDREW A. BOCCONE For For
8 CHRISTOPHER W. NOLAN SR For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORPORATION
SECURITY 835438409 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SNSTA MEETING DATE 13-May-2009
ISIN US8354384096 AGENDA 933068024 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. ABRAMS For For
2 J. BOWER For For
3 C. CLARK For For
4 C. DAVIS For For
5 I. MANN For For
6 J. SONNABEND For For
7 P. SONNABEND For For
8 STEPHANIE SONNABEND For For
9 STEPHEN SONNABEND For For
10 J. TEMPEL For For
02 AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO Management Against Against
ELIMINATE CUMULATIVE VOTING.
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 760759100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RSG MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US7607591002 AGENDA 933032461 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES E. O'CONNOR For For
2 JOHN W. CROGHAN For For
3 JAMES W. CROWNOVER For For
4 WILLIAM J. FLYNN For For
5 DAVID I. FOLEY For For
6 NOLAN LEHMANN For For
7 W. LEE NUTTER For For
8 RAMON A. RODRIGUEZ For For
9 ALLAN C. SORENSEN For For
10 JOHN M. TRANI For For
11 MICHAEL W. WICKHAM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. EXECUTIVE Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 APPROVAL OF THE REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. 2009 Management For For
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
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K-TRON INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 482730108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KTII MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US4827301080 AGENDA 933038223 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD B. CLOUES, II For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 85
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TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 902252105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TYL MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US9022521051 AGENDA 933041193 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DONALD R. BRATTAIN For For
2 J. LUTHER KING, JR. For For
3 JOHN S. MARR, JR. For For
4 G. STUART REEVES For For
5 MICHAEL D. RICHARDS For For
6 DUSTIN R. WOMBLE For For
7 JOHN M. YEAMAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS.
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A H BELO CORPORATION
SECURITY 001282102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AHC MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US0012821023 AGENDA 933043426 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DOUGLAS G. CARLSTON* For For
2 DEALEY D. HERNDON* For For
3 DAVID R. MORGAN* For For
4 TYREE B. (TY) MILLER** For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE A.H. BELO 2008 INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
SECURITY 34354P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLS MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US34354P1057 AGENDA 933047462 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER L. FIX For For
2 LEWIS M. KLING For For
3 JAMES O. ROLLANS For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE FLOWSERVE Management For For
CORPORATION EQUITY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP
SECURITY 35906A108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FTR MEETING DATE 14-May-2009
ISIN US35906A1088 AGENDA 933048363 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY For For
2 LEROY T. BARNES, JR. For For
3 PETER C.B. BYNOE For For
4 MICHAEL T. DUGAN For For
5 JERI B. FINARD For For
6 LAWTON WEHLE FITT For For
7 WILLIAM M. KRAUS For For
8 HOWARD L. SCHROTT For For
9 LARRAINE D. SEGIL For For
10 DAVID H. WARD For For
11 MYRON A. WICK, III For For
12 MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER For For
02 TO ADOPT THE 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL, IF PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 86
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GREATBATCH INC.
SECURITY 39153L106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GB MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US39153L1061 AGENDA 933049644 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAMELA G. BAILEY For For
2 MICHAEL DINKINS For For
3 THOMAS J. HOOK For For
4 KEVIN C. MELIA For For
5 DR. J.A. MILLER, JR. For For
6 BILL R. SANFORD For For
7 PETER H. SODERBERG For For
8 WILLIAM B. SUMMERS, JR. For For
9 JOHN P. WAREHAM For For
10 DR. H.S. WISNIEWSKI For For
02 APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE GREATBATCH, INC. 2009 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR GREATBATCH, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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BEL FUSE INC.
SECURITY 077347201 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BELFA MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US0773472016 AGENDA 933053681 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HOWARD B. BERNSTEIN For For
2 JOHN F. TWEEDY For For
02 WITH RESPECT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
DESIGNATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO AUDIT BEL'S
BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2009.
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ICU MEDICAL, INC.
SECURITY 44930G107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ICUI MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US44930G1076 AGENDA 933057906 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JACK W. BROWN For For
2 RICHARD H. SHERMAN M.D. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY
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LABRANCHE & CO INC.
SECURITY 505447102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LAB MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US5054471025 AGENDA 933037891 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G.M.L. LABRANCHE, IV For For
2 ALFRED O. HAYWARD, JR. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ROTHSTEIN, Management For For
KASS & COMPANY, P.C. AS LABRANCHE'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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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
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 87
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
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ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
SECURITY 00081T108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABD MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US00081T1088 AGENDA 933040076 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. THOMAS HARGROVE For For
2 ROBERT H. JENKINS For For
3 ROBERT J. KELLER For For
4 MICHAEL NORKUS For For
5 NORMAN H. WESLEY For For
02 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP INC
SECURITY 26138E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DPS MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US26138E1091 AGENDA 933040519 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAMELA H. PATSLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. ANNE SZOSTAK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL F. WEINSTEIN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN RELATED TO PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN OF OUR EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS Management For For
THE CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
04 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE OMNIBUS STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN OF 2009.
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PNM RESOURCES, INC.
SECURITY 69349H107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US69349H1077 AGENDA 933043084 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ADELMO E. ARCHULETA For For
2 JULIE A. DOBSON For For
3 ROBERT R. NORDHAUS For For
4 MANUEL T. PACHECO For For
5 ROBERT M. PRICE For For
6 BONNIE S. REITZ For For
7 JEFFRY E. STERBA For For
8 DONALD K. SCHWANZ For For
9 JOAN B. WOODARD For For
02 APPROVE OF THE PNM RESOURCES, INC. SECOND Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED OMNIBUS PERFORMANCE
EQUITY PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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FLUSHING FINANCIAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 343873105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FFIC MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US3438731057 AGENDA 933047373 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN J. D'IORIO For For
2 LOUIS C. GRASSI For For
3 SAM HAN For For
4 JOHN E. ROE, SR. For For
02 ADVISORY APPROVAL OF FLUSHING FINANCIAL Management For For
CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GRANT THORNTON, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 88
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NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 637215104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NPK MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US6372151042 AGENDA 933048779 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARYJO COHEN For For
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DEXCOM INC
SECURITY 252131107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DXCM MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US2521311074 AGENDA 933049086 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRANCE H. GREGG For For
2 KEVIN SAYER For For
02 TO REAPPROVE THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION Management For For
162(M) PROVISIONS OF OUR 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
TO PRESERVE OUR ABILITY TO DEDUCT FOR CORPORATE
INCOME TAX PURPOSES COMPENSATION THAT QUALIFIES
AS PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION UNDER
SECTION 162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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TREDEGAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 894650100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TG MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US8946501009 AGENDA 933053643 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. BROCKENBROUGH, III For For
2 WILLIAM M. GOTTWALD For For
3 RICHARD L. MORRILL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE TREDEGAR CORPORATION AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR TREDEGAR
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY 384313102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTI MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US3843131026 AGENDA 933054001 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RANDY W. CARSON For For
2 MARY B. CRANSTON For For
3 HAROLD E. LAYMAN For For
4 FERRELL P. MCCLEAN For For
5 MICHAEL C. NAHL For For
6 FRANK A. RIDDICK III For For
7 CRAIG S. SHULAR For For
02 AMEND THE 2005 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE Management For For
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR AWARDS BY
4,000,000 SHARES.
03 AMEND THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
OF COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE BY
75,000,000 SHARES.
04 APPROVE THE GRAFTECH EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 89
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DEERFIELD CAPITAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 244331302 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DFR MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US2443313026 AGENDA 933056877 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER H. ROTHSCHILD For For
2 ROBERT E. FISCHER For For
3 PETER W. MAY For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CHARTER TO RESTRICT CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS AND
DISPOSITIONS OF THE COMPANY'S SECURITIES IN ORDER
TO PRESERVE THE BENEFIT OF ITS NET OPERATING
LOSSES, NET CAPITAL LOSSES AND CERTAIN OTHER TAX
ATTRIBUTES FOR TAX PURPOSES, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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RUSH ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 781846308 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RUSHB MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US7818463082 AGENDA 933057956 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W. MARVIN RUSH For For
2 W.M. "RUSTY" RUSH For For
3 RONALD J. KRAUSE For For
4 JAMES C. UNDERWOOD For For
5 HAROLD D. MARSHALL For For
6 THOMAS A. AKIN For For
7 GERALD R. SZCZEPANSKI For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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HSN, INC
SECURITY 404303109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSNI MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US4043031099 AGENDA 933061741 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
2 MICHAEL C. BOYD For For
3 P. BOUSQUET-CHAVANNE For For
4 WILLIAM COSTELLO For For
5 JAMES M. FOLLO For For
6 MINDY GROSSMAN For For
7 STEPHANIE KUGELMAN For For
8 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
9 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
10 JOHN B. MORSE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS HSN, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
03 APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2008 Management Against Against
STOCK AND ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
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CARMIKE CINEMAS, INC.
SECURITY 143436400 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CKEC MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US1434364006 AGENDA 933064420 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES A. FLEMING For For
2 ALAN J. HIRSCHFIELD For For
3 S. DAVID PASSMAN III For For
4 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
5 FRED W. VAN NOY For For
6 PATRICIA A. WILSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM: DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 90
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HAWK CORPORATION
SECURITY 420089104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HWK MEETING DATE 19-May-2009
ISIN US4200891046 AGENDA 933069898 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANDREW T. BERLIN For For
2 PAUL R. BISHOP For For
3 JACK F. KEMP For For
4 RICHARD T. MARABITO For For
5 DAN T. MOORE, III For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN AS Management For For
PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION.
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BERU AG, LUDWIGSBURG
SECURITY D1015D108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BRUXF.PK MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN DE0005072102 AGENDA 701891485 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET Non-Voting
REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU DISCLOSE-WHETHER
YOU HAVE A CONTROLLING OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN
THIS COMPANY. SHOULD EI-THER 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
MEETING IS 29 APR 2009, WHEREAS-THE MEETING HAS
BEEN SETUP USING THE ACTUAL RECORD DATE - 1
BUSINESS DAY. THI-S IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT ALL
POSITIONS RERTED ARE IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE
GERM-AN LAW. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for the Non-Voting
2008 FY wit-h the report of the Supervisory Board, the Group
financial statements and annu-al report, and the report pursuant to
sections 289[4] and 315[4] of the German-Commercial Code
2. Ratification of the Acts of the Board of Managing Directors Management For For
3. Ratification of the Acts of the Supervisory Board Management For For
4. Appoint the Auditors for the 2009 FY: PricewaterhouseCoopers Management For For
AG, Stuttgart
5. Resolution on the transfer of all shares of the Company held by its Management For For
minority shareholders to Borgwarner Germany Gmbh, which holds
approximately 96.86% of the Companys share capital, against
cash compensation of EUR 73.39 per share
6. Resolution on the non-disclosure of the information required Management For For
pursuant to Sections 285[1] Number 9a) and 314[1] Number 6a) of
the German Commercial Code, for a period of 5 years
7. Amendments to the Articles of Association in connection with the Management For For
shareholder rights directive implementation law [ARUG] Section
11 shall be amended to reflect that registration for the
shareholders, meeting and the related proof of shareholding must
be submitted to the comp any in textual or written form before the
statutory deadline
8.1 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Ulrich Woehr Management For For
8.2 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Robin J. Adams Management For For
8.3 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Anthony D. Hensel Management For For
8.4 Elections to the Supervisory Board - Mr. Alfred Weber Management For For
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MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
SECURITY 596680108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MSEX MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US5966801087 AGENDA 933037233 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN C. CUTTING For For
2 JOHN P. MULKERIN For For
3 DENNIS W. DOLL For For
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BELDEN INC.
SECURITY 077454106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BDC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US0774541066 AGENDA 933038451 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID ALDRICH For For
2 LORNE D. BAIN For For
3 LANCE C. BALK For For
4 JUDY L. BROWN For For
5 BRYAN C. CRESSEY For For
6 GLENN KALNASY For For
7 MARY S. MCLEOD For For
8 JOHN M. MONTER For For
9 BERNARD G. RETHORE For For
10 JOHN S. STROUP For For
02 TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL 2,200,000 SHARES FOR THE Management Against Against
CABLE DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 2001 LONG-
TERM PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN AND APPROVE
OTHER PLAN AMENDMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY
STATEMENT.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 91
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WPT ENTERPRISES, INC.
SECURITY 98211W108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WPTE MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US98211W1080 AGENDA 933042575 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LYLE BERMAN For For
2 STEVEN LIPSCOMB For For
3 MICHAEL BEINDORFF For For
4 BRADLEY BERMAN For For
5 JOSEPH CARSON, JR. For For
6 RAY MOBERG For For
7 MIMI ROGERS For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PIERCY, BOWLER, TAYLOR & Management For For
KERN AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
04 APPROVAL OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS
THEREOF.
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SMART BALANCE INC
SECURITY 83169Y108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SMBL MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US83169Y1082 AGENDA 933043034 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. GILLESPIE For For
2 ROBERT F. MCCARTHY For For
3 MICHAEL R. O'BRIEN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF EHRHARDT KEEFE Management For For
STEINER & HOTTMAN PC AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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CONSOLIDATED WATER COMPANY LIMITED
SECURITY G23773107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CWCO MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN KYG237731073 AGENDA 933043921 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILMER F. PERGANDE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. SASNETT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEONARD J. SOKOLOW Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND WHITTAKER Management For For
S2 AMEND ARTICLES TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT A Management For For
POLL BE DEMANDED IN ORDER FOR A SHAREHOLDER OR
PROXY HOLDER TO BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE FOR EACH
SHARE HELD OR REPRESENTED BY PROXY.
S3 APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED ARTICLES, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
S4 AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO Management For For
CLARIFY THAT PROXIES MAY BE APPOINTED BY, AND
NOTICES OF MEETINGS, REPORTS AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS MAY BE DELIVERED BY, ELECTRONIC
MEANS.
S5 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES RELATED TO: (A) CHARITABLE Management For For
CONTRIBUTIONS; (B) DIRECTOR CONFLICTS; & (C) THE
ISSUANCE OF SHARES.
S6 AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES TO PERMIT THE BOARD TO Management For For
APPROVE THE REPURCHASE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.
S7 ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES Management For For
INCORPORATING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS APPROVED
IN PROPOSALS 2 - 6.
08 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF RACHLIN LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 26168L205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DW MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US26168L2051 AGENDA 933044707 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD W. ROSE, III For For
2 LEIGH J. ABRAMS For For
3 FREDRIC M. ZINN For For
4 JAMES F. GERO For For
5 FREDERICK B. HEGI, JR. For For
6 DAVID A. REED For For
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 92
7 JOHN B. LOWE, JR. For For
8 JASON D. LIPPERT For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
DECREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES;
03 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S 2002 Management Against Against
EQUITY AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES SUBJECT TO AWARDS;
04 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009; AND
05 IN THEIR DISCRETION, UPON SUCH OTHER MATTERS THAT Management For For
MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF. THE
SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS PROXY WHEN PROPERLY
EXECUTED WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED
HEREIN BY THE UNDERSIGNED STOCKHOLDER(S). IF THIS
PROXY IS EXECUTED BY THE UNDERSIGNED
STOCKHOLDER(S), BUT NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS
PROXY WILL BE VOTED FOR ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 4. IF ANY
OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING,
THE PERSON NAMED ON THIS PROXY WILL VOTE IN THEIR
DISCRETION. COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY
ADJOURNMENT OR ADJOURNMENTS THEREOF
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CORN PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 219023108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPO MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US2190231082 AGENDA 933045165 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LUIS ARANGUREN-TRELLEZ For For
2 PAUL HANRAHAN For For
3 WILLIAM S. NORMAN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, IN RESPECT OF THE
COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN 2009.
03 TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ELIMINATE Shareholder For
CLASSIFICATION OF THE TERMS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL DIRECTORS STAND
FOR ELECTION ANNUALLY.
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PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 697529303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PMTI MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US6975293035 AGENDA 933045343 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH P. CARUSO For For
2 JEANNE COHANE For For
3 NICHOLAS P. ECONOMOU For For
4 JAMES G. MARTIN For For
5 A. NEIL PAPPALARDO For For
6 LOUIS P. VALENTE For For
02 TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
04 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY Management For For
COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS
THEREOF.
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INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION
SECURITY 45840J107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IDC MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US45840J1079 AGENDA 933046484 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTORS Management
1 RAYMOND L. D'ARCY For For
2 MYRA R. DRUCKER For For
3 RONA A. FAIRHEAD For For
4 DONALD P. GREENBERG For For
5 CASPAR J.A. HOBBS For For
6 PHILIP J. HOFFMAN For For
7 ROBERT C. LAMB JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 APPROVE OUR 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 93
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DENNY'S CORPORATION
SECURITY 24869P104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DENN MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US24869P1049 AGENDA 933053768 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRENDA J. LAUDERBACK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NELSON J. MARCHIOLI Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT E. MARKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS P. NEEB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD C. ROBINSON Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD R. SHEPHERD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBRA SMITHART-OGLESBY Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF DENNY'S CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 30, 2009.
03 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL THAT ENCOURAGES DENNY'S Shareholder Against For
CORPORATION TO COMMIT TO SELLING AT LEAST 10
PERCENT CAGE-FREE EGGS BY VOLUME.
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BIOLASE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECURITY 090911108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BLTI MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US0909111082 AGENDA 933058605 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. ANDERTON, DDS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE V. D'ARBELOFF Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DANIEL S. DURRIE, M.D. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NEIL J. LAIRD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES R. LARGENT Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FEDERICO PIGNATELLI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. MULDER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
SECURITY 846819100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SPAR MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US8468191007 AGENDA 933059443 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH KACZMAREK For For
2 JOHN E. SZTYKIEL For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED
SECURITY 163072101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAKE MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US1630721017 AGENDA 933061765 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALEXANDER L. CAPPELLO For For
2 JEROME I. KRANSDORF For For
3 DAVID B. PITTAWAY For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REMOVE CERTAIN
SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PERMIT
STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 29, 2009.
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INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORP.
SECURITY 457985208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IART MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US4579852082 AGENDA 933064622 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. BALTIMORE, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEITH BRADLEY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD E. CARUSO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART M. ESSIG Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NEAL MOSZKOWSKI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND G. MURPHY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTIAN S. SCHADE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. SULLIVAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. VANLENT Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 94
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PRIMEDIA INC.
SECURITY 74157K846 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PRM MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US74157K8466 AGENDA 933066880 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. BELL For For
2 BEVERLY C. CHELL For For
3 DANIEL T. CIPORIN For For
4 MEYER FELDBERG For For
5 PERRY GOLKIN For For
6 H. JOHN GREENIAUS For For
7 DEAN B. NELSON For For
8 KEVIN J. SMITH For For
9 CHARLES J. STUBBS For For
10 THOMAS C. UGER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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BORLAND SOFTWARE CORPORATION
SECURITY 099849101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BORL MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US0998491015 AGENDA 933034819 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN F. OLSEN For For
2 CHARLES F. KANE For For
3 WILLIAM K. HOOPER For For
4 T. MICHAEL NEVENS For For
5 TOD NIELSEN For For
6 ROBERT M. TARKOFF For For
7 BRYAN LEBLANC For For
02 APPROVE A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS WITH DISCRETION TO EFFECT A REVERSE
STOCK SPLIT.
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WESTAR ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 95709T100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WR MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US95709T1007 AGENDA 933035924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES Q. CHANDLER IV For For
2 R.A. EDWARDS For For
3 SANDRA A.J. LAWRENCE For For
02 RATIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF AN Management For For
AMENDMENT TO THE WESTAR ENERGY, INC. LONG TERM
INCENTIVE AND SHARE AWARD PLAN.
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
SECURITY 103304101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BYD MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US1033041013 AGENDA 933038932 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. BOUGHNER For For
2 WILLIAM R. BOYD For For
3 WILLIAM S. BOYD For For
4 THOMAS V. GIRARDI For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 95
5 MARIANNE BOYD JOHNSON For For
6 BILLY G. MCCOY For For
7 FREDERICK J. SCHWAB For For
8 KEITH E. SMITH For For
9 CHRISTINE J. SPADAFOR For For
10 PETER M. THOMAS For For
11 VERONICA J. WILSON 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 FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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LEAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 521865105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LEA MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US5218651058 AGENDA 933044771 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID E. FRY For For
2 CONRAD L. MALLETT, JR. For For
3 ROBERT E. ROSSITER For For
4 DAVID P. SPALDING For For
5 JAMES A. STERN For For
6 HENRY D.G. WALLACE For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
LEAR CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT GLOBAL HUMAN Shareholder Against For
RIGHTS STANDARDS.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO ADOPT MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
PROTOCOL.
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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
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
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.
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INVACARE CORPORATION
SECURITY 461203101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IVC MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US4612031017 AGENDA 933048767 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES C. BOLAND For For
2 GERALD B. BLOUCH For For
3 WILLIAM M. WEBER For For
02 APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
2003 PERFORMANCE PLAN
03 APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH MAJORITY VOTING
DIRECTOR RESIGNATION PROCEDURES
04 APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CODE OF REGULATIONS TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR
SHAREHOLDERS TO PROPOSE BUSINESS TO BE
CONSIDERED AND TO NOMINATE DIRECTORS FOR
ELECTION AT AN ANNUAL MEETING
05 APPROVE AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CODE OF REGULATIONS TO PERMIT AMENDEMENTS TO
THE CODE OF REGULATIONS BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY OHIO LAW
06 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
07 MAJORITY VOTING STANDARD FOR DIRECTORS Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 96
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PAIN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
SECURITY 69562K100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PTIE MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US69562K1007 AGENDA 933049466 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 REMI BARBIER For For
2 SANFORD R. ROBERTSON For For
3 P.J. SCANNON, MD, PH.D For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
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DEAN FOODS COMPANY
SECURITY 242370104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DF MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US2423701042 AGENDA 933053706 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JANET HILL For For
2 HECTOR M. NEVARES For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2007 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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CONMED CORPORATION
SECURITY 207410101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CNMD MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US2074101013 AGENDA 933056346 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EUGENE R. CORASANTI For For
2 JOSEPH J. CORASANTI For For
3 BRUCE F. DANIELS For For
4 JO ANN GOLDEN For For
5 STEPHEN M. MANDIA For For
6 STUART J. SCHWARTZ For For
7 MARK E. TRYNISKI For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 1999 LONG- Management Against Against
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECURITY 016255101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ALGN MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US0162551016 AGENDA 933059811 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID E. COLLINS For For
2 JOSEPH LACOB For For
3 C. RAYMOND LARKIN, JR. For For
4 GEORGE J. MORROW For For
5 THOMAS M. PRESCOTT For For
6 GREG J. SANTORA For For
7 WARREN S. THALER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS: PROPOSAL TO
RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS ALIGN
TECHNOLOGY, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
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LIN TV CORP.
SECURITY 532774106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TVL MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US5327741063 AGENDA 933060028 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROYAL W. CARSON III Withheld Against
2 VINCENT L. SADUSKY Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF LIN TV CORP.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 97
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 203900105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JCS MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US2039001050 AGENDA 933060268 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY K. BERG For For
2 ROGER H.D. LACEY For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1990 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED UNDER THE PLAN BY
100,000 SHARES TO A TOTAL OF 500,000 SHARES.
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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 989207105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZBRA MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US9892071054 AGENDA 933061486 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. KEYSER For For
2 ROSS W. MANIRE For For
3 DR. ROBERT J. POTTER For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
SECURITY 853666105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SMP MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US8536661056 AGENDA 933067185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT M. GERRITY For For
2 PAMELA FORBES LIEBERMAN For For
3 ARTHUR S. SILLS For For
4 LAWRENCE I. SILLS For For
5 PETER J. SILLS For For
6 FREDERICK D. STURDIVANT For For
7 WILLAM H. TURNER For For
8 RICHARD S. WARD For For
9 ROGER M. WIDMANN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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NEUROMETRIX, INC.
SECURITY 641255104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NURO MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US6412551045 AGENDA 933068632 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 S.N. GOZANI, M.D. PH.D. For For
2 CHARLES R. LAMANTIA For For
02 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S THIRD AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED 2004 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN TO,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK, $0.0001
PAR VALUE PER SHARE, RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER BY 1,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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MORGUARD CORPORATION
SECURITY 617577101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRCBF MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN CA6175771014 AGENDA 933075524 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR ALL OF THE NOMINEES Management For For
NAMED IN THE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CIRCULAR.
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, AS AUDITORS OF Management For For
THE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO
FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 98
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KATY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 486026107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KATY MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US4860261076 AGENDA 933077744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHRISTOPHER W. ANDERSON Withheld Against
2 WILLIAM F. ANDREWS Withheld Against
3 SAMUEL P. FRIEDER Withheld Against
4 CHRISTOPHER LACOVARA Withheld Against
5 SHANT MARDIROSSIAN Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF UHY LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KATY.
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CUTERA, INC.
SECURITY 232109108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CUTR MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US2321091082 AGENDA 933032423 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID B. APFELBERG For For
2 TIMOTHY J. O'SHEA For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR Management Against Against
OUR EMPLOYEES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR Management Against Against
OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND THE INDEPENDENT
MEMBERS OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009
FISCAL YEAR.
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STEVEN MADDEN, LTD.
SECURITY 556269108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SHOO MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US5562691080 AGENDA 933043894 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD R. ROSENFELD For For
2 JOHN L. MADDEN For For
3 PETER MIGLIORINI For For
4 RICHARD P. RANDALL For For
5 RAVI SACHDEV For For
6 THOMAS H. SCHWARTZ For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management Against Against
THE 2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE BY
2,514,000 THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE UNDER THE
PLAN, APPROVE THE PLAN'S PERFORMANCE GOALS AND
MAKE OTHER AMENDMENTS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPANYS PROXY STATEMENT.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF EISNER LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
SECURITY 232806109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CY MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US2328061096 AGENDA 933045711 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T.J. RODGERS For For
2 W. STEVE ALBRECHT For For
3 ERIC A. BENHAMOU For For
4 LLOYD CARNEY For For
5 JAMES R. LONG For For
6 J. DANIEL MCCRANIE For For
7 EVERT VAN DE VEN For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009
03 THE APPROVAL OF A 1994 STOCK PLAN AMENDMENT TO Management Against Against
PROVIDE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE FLEXIBILITY
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 99
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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 125896100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMS MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US1258961002 AGENDA 933050801 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERRIBEL S. AYRES For For
2 JON E. BARFIELD For For
3 RICHARD M. GABRYS For For
4 DAVID W. JOOS For For
5 PHILIP R. LOCHNER, JR., For For
6 MICHAEL T. MONAHAN For For
7 JOSEPH F. PAQUETTE JR., For For
8 PERCY A. PIERRE For For
9 KENNETH L. WAY For For
10 KENNETH WHIPPLE For For
11 JOHN B. YASINSKY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP).
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE STOCK Management For For
PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES IN Management For For
BONUS PLAN.
05 PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Management For For
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NABI BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
SECURITY 629519109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NABI MEETING DATE 22-May-2009
ISIN US6295191091 AGENDA 933067856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JASON M. ARYEH For For
2 DAVID L. CASTALDI For For
3 GEOFFREY F. COX, PH.D. For For
4 PETER B. DAVIS For For
5 RAAFAT E.F. FAHIM For For
6 RICHARD A. HARVEY, JR. For For
7 LINDA JENCKES For For
8 TIMOTHY P. LYNCH For For
9 STEPHEN G. SUDOVAR For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 26, 2009.
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CAVALIER HOMES, INC.
SECURITY 149507105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CAV MEETING DATE 26-May-2009
ISIN US1495071052 AGENDA 933093421 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS A. BROUGHTON III For For
2 BARRY B. DONNELL For For
3 CURTIS D. HODGSON For For
4 LEE ROY JORDAN For For
5 JONATHAN B. LOWE For For
6 KENNETH E. SHIPLEY For For
7 KENNETH J. SMITH For For
8 BOBBY TESNEY For For
9 CARL S. THIGPEN For For
10 J. DON WILLIAMS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT Management For For
OF CARR, RIGGS & INGRAM, LLC AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR CAVALIER
HOMES, INC.
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INTERMEC, INC.
SECURITY 458786100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IN MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US4587861000 AGENDA 933053530 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. BYRNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC J. DRAUT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY K. HINCKLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYDIA H. KENNARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN J. LAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN P. REYNOLDS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN B. SAMPLE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OREN G. SHAFFER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. YOST Management For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INTERMEC, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 100
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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.
SECURITY 49460W208 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KCI MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US49460W2089 AGENDA 933065371 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CARL F. KOHRT* For For
2 C. THOMAS SMITH** For For
3 DONALD E. STEEN** For For
4 CRAIG R. CALLEN** For For
02 TO APPROVE CERTAIN ISSUANCES OF SHARES OF OUR Management For For
COMMON STOCK UPON CONVERSION OF OUR 3.25%
CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2015.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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CTS CORPORATION
SECURITY 126501105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CTS MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US1265011056 AGENDA 933068478 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 W.S. CATLOW For For
2 L.J. CIANCIA For For
3 T.G. CODY For For
4 P.K. COLLAWN For For
5 R.R. HEMMINGHAUS For For
6 M.A. HENNING For For
7 V.M. KHILNANI For For
8 R.A. PROFUSEK For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE CTS CORPORATION 2009 OMNIBUS Management For For
EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS CTS' INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 18451C109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CCO MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US18451C1099 AGENDA 933080979 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARGARET W. COVELL For For
2 MARK P. MAYS For For
3 DALE W. TREMBLAY For For
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SIRIUS XM RADIO INC.
SECURITY 82967N108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SIRI MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US82967N1081 AGENDA 933082199 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOAN L. AMBLE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEON D. BLACK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE F. GILBERTI Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDDY W. HARTENSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. HOLDEN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHESTER A. HUBER, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MEL KARMAZIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. MENDEL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MOONEY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY M. PARSONS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACK SHAW Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY D. ZIENTS Management For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK FROM
8,000,000,000 TO 9,000,000,000 SHARES.
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03 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO (I) EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
OF OUR COMMON STOCK BY A RATIO DESCRIBED IN THE
PROXY STATEMENT AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2010,
WITH THE EXACT RATIO TO BE SET BY OUR BOARD OF
DIRECTORS, AND (II) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK AS
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
04 APPROVE THE SIRIUS XM RADIO INC. 2009 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR
2009.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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GAMESA CORPORACION TECHNOLOGICA S A
SECURITY E54667113 MEETING TYPE Ordinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL GCTAY.PK MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN ES0143416115 AGENDA 701921656 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE EVENT THE MEETING DOES NOT Non-Voting
REACH QUORUM, THERE WILL BE A SE-COND CALL ON 29
MAY 2009. CONSEQUENTLY, YOUR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL REMAIN V-ALID FOR ALL CALLS UNLESS THE AGENDA
IS AMENDED. THANK YOU.
1. Approve the individual and consolidated annual accounts of the Management For For
exercise 2008
2. Approve the application of the result and the distribution of the Management For For
dividend
3. Approve the management report of the company and consolidated Management For For
group
4. Approve the management of the Board of Directors Management For For
5. Ratify the Board Member of Iberdrola with the Calification of Management For For
dominical External Member
6. Ratify the appointment of Mr. Carles Fernandez-Lerga with Management For For
Calification of other External Board Members
7. Re-elect the Auditors Management For For
8. Authorize the Board of Directors for the derivated acquisition of Management For For
own shares until max of 5% leaving without effect the previous
agreements approved in the OGM of 2008
9. Approve the Incentive Plan to long-term through the deliver of Management For For
shares of the Company included in the strategic plan 2009-2011,
delegation of the faculties for the execution of this retribution
system
10 Approve the delegation of the faculties for the execution of the Management For For
agreements in the OGM
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FURMANITE CORPORATION
SECURITY 361086101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FRM MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US3610861011 AGENDA 933047587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SANGWOO AHN For For
2 CHARLES R. COX For For
3 HANS KESSLER For For
4 MICHAEL L. ROSE For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE FURMANITE CORPORATION 1994 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP INC
SECURITY 950587105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WEN MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US9505871056 AGENDA 933051815 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NELSON PELTZ For For
2 PETER W. MAY For For
3 HUGH L. CAREY For For
4 CLIVE CHAJET For For
5 EDWARD P. GARDEN For For
6 JANET HILL For For
7 JOSEPH A. LEVATO For For
8 J. RANDOLPH LEWIS For For
9 DAVID E. SCHWAB II For For
10 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
11 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
12 JACK G. WASSERMAN For For
02 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION (THE
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION) TO REFER TO CLASS A
COMMON STOCK AS COMMON STOCK AND MAKE OTHER
CONFORMING CHANGES.
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03 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT, IN
THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE
ALTERNATE PRESIDING CHAIRMAN AT A MEETING OF THE
COMPANY'S STOCKHOLDERS WOULD BE, IN ORDER, THE
VICE CHAIRMAN, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR A
PERSON DESIGNATED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
04 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE
ADVANCE NOTICE PROCEDURES FOR STOCKHOLDER
PROPOSALS AND DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS.
05 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT DIRECTORS MAY BE
REMOVED ONLY BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF HOLDERS OF
TWO-THIRDS OF THE VOTING POWER OF CAPITAL STOCK.
06 TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO REPEAL ARTICLE VI
THEREOF.
07 TO RE-APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE GOAL BONUS Management For For
AWARDS PORTION OF THE COMPANY'S 1999 EXECUTIVE
BONUS PLAN.
08 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 074014101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BBGI MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US0740141017 AGENDA 933052843 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE G. BEASLEY For For
2 BRUCE G. BEASLEY For For
3 CAROLINE BEASLEY For For
4 BRIAN E. BEASLEY For For
5 JOE B. COX For For
6 ALLEN B. SHAW For For
7 MARK S. FOWLER For For
8 HERBERT W. MCCORD For For
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HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
SECURITY 806407102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HSIC MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8064071025 AGENDA 933054392 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STANLEY M. BERGMAN For For
2 GERALD A. BENJAMIN For For
3 JAMES P. BRESLAWSKI For For
4 MARK E. MLOTEK For For
5 STEVEN PALADINO For For
6 BARRY J. ALPERIN For For
7 PAUL BRONS For For
8 M.A. HAMBURG, M.D. For For
9 DONALD J. KABAT For For
10 PHILIP A. LASKAWY For For
11 KARYN MASHIMA For For
12 NORMAN S. MATTHEWS For For
13 LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, M.D. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1994 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S SECTION 162(M) Management For For
CASH BONUS PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 26, 2009.
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ADAMS GOLF, INC.
SECURITY 006228209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADGF MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US0062282092 AGENDA 933055281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 O.G. (CHIP) BREWER III For For
2 RUSSELL L. FLEISCHER For For
02 DIRECTORS' PROPOSAL - RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
KBA GROUP LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 103
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NEW ULM TELECOM, INC.
SECURITY 649060100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NULM MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US6490601001 AGENDA 933061652 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROSEMARY DITTRICH For For
2 MARY ELLEN DOMEIER For For
3 DENNIS MILLER For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE
THAT THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD SHALL
BE NO FEWER THAN SEVEN, BUT NO MORE THAN NINE.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REGARDING
DIRECTOR LIABILITY TO UPDATE THE LANGUAGE TO
REFER TO CURRENT STATUTES.
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PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS CORP.
SECURITY 700666100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PKOH MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US7006661000 AGENDA 933066929 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MATTHEW V. CRAWFORD For For
2 A. MALACHI MIXON, III For For
3 RONNA ROMNEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF THE PARK-OHIO Management Abstain Against
HOLDINGS CORP. AMENDED AND RESTATED 1998 LONG-
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY
SECURITY 844030106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUG MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8440301062 AGENDA 933067337 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE L. LINDEMANN For For
2 MICHAL BARZUZA For For
3 STEPHEN C. BEASLEY For For
4 DAVID BRODSKY For For
5 FRANK W. DENIUS For For
6 MICHAEL J. EGAN For For
7 KURT A. GITTER, M.D. For For
8 HERBERT H. JACOBI For For
9 THOMAS N. MCCARTER, III For For
10 GEORGE ROUNTREE, III For For
11 ALLAN D. SCHERER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS SOUTHERN UNION'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF SOUTHERN UNION'S Management For For
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED 2003 STOCK AND
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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NARA BANCORP, INC.
SECURITY 63080P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NARA MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US63080P1057 AGENDA 933067402 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HOWARD N. GOULD For For
2 MIN J. KIM For For
3 CHONG-MOON LEE For For
4 JESUN PAIK For For
5 H.M. PARK (JOHN H PARK) For For
6 KI SUH PARK For For
7 TERRY SCHWAKOPF For For
8 JAMES P. STAES For For
9 SCOTT YOON-SUK WHANG For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF CROWE Management For For
HORWATH LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 A NONBINDING RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPANY'S 2009
PROXY.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 104
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LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY
SECURITY 512815101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LAMR MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US5128151017 AGENDA 933068985 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN MAXWELL HAMILTON For For
2 JOHN E. KOERNER, III For For
3 EDWARD H. MCDERMOTT For For
4 STEPHEN P. MUMBLOW For For
5 THOMAS V. REIFENHEISER For For
6 ANNA REILLY For For
7 KEVIN P. REILLY, JR. For For
8 WENDELL REILLY For For
02 AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 1996 EQUITY Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF THE COMPANY'S CLASS A
COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE PURSUANT TO
AWARDS UNDER THE 1996 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN BY
3,000,000 SHARES FROM 10,000,000 TO 13,000,000 SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF THE REAFFIRMATION OF THE MATERIAL Management For For
TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE-BASED MEASURES
SPECIFIED IN THE 1996 EQUITY INVENTIVE PLAN INTENDED
TO QUALIFY FOR TAX DEDUCTIONS UNDER SECTION
162(M) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN.
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 460690100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IPG MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US4606901001 AGENDA 933076982 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK J. BORELLI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REGINALD K. BRACK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOCELYN CARTER-MILLER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JILL M. CONSIDINE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. GOLDSTEIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY J. STEELE GUILFOILE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. JOHN GREENIAUS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM T. KERR Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL I. ROTH Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. THOMAS Management For For
02 ADOPT THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. Management Against Against
2009 PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PLAN
03 ADOPT THE 2009 NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS' STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
04 CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
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CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 218683100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMT MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US2186831002 AGENDA 933078695 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN L. BARNETT For For
2 THOMAS R. CELLITTI For For
3 JAMES F. CROWLEY For For
4 RALPH O. HELLMOLD For For
5 MALCOLM M. PRINE For For
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 105
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 892918103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TACT MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8929181035 AGENDA 933079027 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES A. DILL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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PRIVATEBANCORP, INC.
SECURITY 742962103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PVTB MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US7429621037 AGENDA 933079914 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NORMAN R. BOBINS For For
2 ALEJANDRO SILVA For For
3 JAMES C. TYREE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 PROPOSAL FOR AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE TO Management For For
APPROVE 2008 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A CLASS OF NON-VOTING
COMMON STOCK.
05 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION THAT WOULD ALLOW HOLDERS OF THE
COMPANY'S SERIES A JUNIOR NON-VOTING PREFERRED
STOCK TO CONVERT THEIR SHARES INTO NON-VOTING
COMMON STOCK.
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NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 65336K103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NXST MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US65336K1034 AGENDA 933084509 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PERRY A. SOOK For For
2 BLAKE R. BATTAGLIA For For
3 ERIK BROOKS For For
4 JAY M. GROSSMAN For For
5 BRENT STONE For For
6 ROYCE YUDKOFF For For
7 GEOFF ARMSTRONG For For
8 MICHAEL DONOVAN For For
9 I. MARTIN POMPADUR For For
10 LISBETH MCNABB For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
SECURITY 012348108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AIN MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US0123481089 AGENDA 933055394 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN F. CASSIDY, JR. For For
2 PAULA H.J. CHOLMONDELEY For For
3 EDGAR G. HOTARD For For
4 ERLAND E. KAILBOURNE For For
5 JOSEPH G. MORONE For For
6 JUHANI PAKKALA For For
7 CHRISTINE L. STANDISH For For
8 JOHN C. STANDISH For For
02 APPROVAL OF A NEW DIRECTORS' ANNUAL RETAINER Management For For
PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 106
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SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 868168105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SUP MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US8681681057 AGENDA 933058302 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILIP W. COLBURN For For
2 MARGARET S. DANO For For
02 APPROVAL OF BYLAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE BOARD Management For For
SIZE.
03 APPROVAL OF SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO CHANGE Shareholder Against For
VOTING STANDARD FOR DIRECTOR ELECTIONS.
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CHEMED CORPORATION
SECURITY 16359R103 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHE MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US16359R1032 AGENDA 933070017 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN J. MCNAMARA For For
2 JOEL F. GEMUNDER For For
3 PATRICK P. GRACE For For
4 THOMAS C. HUTTON For For
5 WALTER L. KREBS For For
6 ANDREA R. LINDELL For For
7 ERNEST J. MROZEK For For
8 THOMAS P. RICE For For
9 DONALD E. SAUNDERS For For
10 GEORGE J. WALSH III For For
11 FRANK E. WOOD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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WATSCO, INC.
SECURITY 942622101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WSOB MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US9426221019 AGENDA 933086957 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FREDERICK H. JOSEPH* For For
2 CESAR L. ALVAREZ** For For
3 ALBERT H. NAHMAD** For For
02 TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND RATIFY THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2001 INCENTIVE
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO PROVIDE THAT VACANCIES FILLED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS BE SUBJECT TO REELECTION AT THE NEXT
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO 10,000,000
SHARES OF PREFERRED STOCK.
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YOUBET.COM, INC.
SECURITY 987413101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UBET MEETING DATE 01-Jun-2009
ISIN US9874131017 AGENDA 933082581 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY ADELSON For For
2 RAYMOND C. ANDERSON For For
3 MICHAEL BRODSKY For For
4 JAMES EDGAR For For
5 DAVID GOLDBERG For For
6 F. JACK LIEBAU For For
7 MICHAEL D. SANDS For For
8 MICHAEL SOENEN For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO RESTRICT CERTAIN
TRANSFERS OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON STOCK IN
ORDER TO PRESERVE THE TAX TREATMENT OF THE
COMPANY'S NET OPERATING LOSSES.
03 TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' DECISION TO Management Against Against
ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT A STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
DESIGNED TO PRESERVE THE TAX TREATMENT OF THE
COMPANY'S NET OPERATING LOSSES.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 107
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DYNASTY FINE WINES GROUP LTD
SECURITY G2950W108 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL DYFWF.PK MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN KYG2950W1087 AGENDA 701929385 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHAREHOLDERS ARE ALLOWED TO Non-Voting
VOTE 'IN FAVOR' OR 'AGAINST' FOR-ALL RESOLUTIONS.
THANK YOU.
1. Receive the audited consolidated financial statements of the Management For For
Company and its subsidiaries and the reports of the Directors and
the Auditors for the YE 31 DEC 2008
2. Declare a final dividend for the YE 31 DEC 2008 Management For For
3.a Re-elect Mr. Gao Feng as a Director Management For For
3.b Re-elect Mr. Zheng Daoquan as a Director Management For For
3.c Re-elect Mr. Jean-Marie Laborde as a Director Management For For
3.d Re-elect Mr. Robert Luc as a Director Management For For
3.e Re-elect Dr. Hui Ho Ming, Herbert as a Director Management For For
4. Authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration of the Management For For
Directors
5. Re-appoint the Company's Auditors and authorize the Board of Management For For
Directors to fix their remuneration
6. Authorize the Directors of the Company to allot, issue and deal Management For For
with additional shares of HKD 0.10 each in the capital of the
Company [Shares] or securities convertible into Shares, or
options, warrants or similar rights to subscribe for Shares or such
convertible securities, and to make or grant offers, agreements
and options [including bonds, warrants and debentures convertible
into Shares of the Company] during and after the end of the
relevant period, not exceeding 20% of the aggregate nominal
amount of the ordinary issued share capital of the Company as at
the date of passing this resolution and the said approval shall be
limited accordingly; otherwise than pursuant to i) a rights issue [as
specified]; or ii) an issue of Shares upon the exercise of any
option granted under any share option scheme or similar
arrangement for the time being adopted for the grant or issue of
Shares of rights to acquire Shares; or iii) an issue of Shares upon
the exercise of the subscription or conversion rights under the
ter
7. Authorize the Directors of the Company during the relevant period Management For For
to repurchase ordinary issued shares of the Company of HKD
0.10 [Shares] each on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
[the Stock Exchange] or any other stock exchange on which the
Shares may be listed and recognized by the Securities and
Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Stock Exchange this
purpose, subject to and in accordance with all applicable laws and
requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on
the Stock Exchange as amended from time to time, not exceeding
10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the ordinary issued
share capital of the Company as at the date of this resolution and
the said approval shall be limited accordingly; [Authority expires
the earliest of the conclusion of the AGM of the Company or the
expiration of the period within which the next AGM of the
Company is required by the Articles of Association of the
Company or any applicable laws to held]
8. Approve, subject to the passing of Resolutions 6 and 7 as Management For For
specified, to extend the general mandate granted to the Directors
to allot, issue and otherwise deal with shares of the Company
[Shares] pursuant to Resolution 6 as specified, by the addition
thereto of an amount representing the aggregate nominal amount
of Shares in the capital of the Company repurchased by the
Company pursuant to Resolution 7 as specified, provided that
such amount of Shares so repurchased does not exceed 10% of
the aggregate nominal amount of the issued share capital of the
Company as at the date of passing this resolution
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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 100557107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SAM MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US1005571070 AGENDA 933060143 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. BURWICK For For
2 PEARSON C. CUMMIN, III For For
3 JEAN-MICHEL VALETTE For For
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THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 25459L106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US25459L1061 AGENDA 933062123 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHASE CAREY For For
2 MARK CARLETON For For
3 PETER LUND For For
4 HAIM SABAN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
03 ADOPTION OF PRINCIPLES FOR HEALTHCARE REFORM. Shareholder Against For
04 ADOPTION OF THE DECLASSIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 108
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EXPEDIA, INC.
SECURITY 30212P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EXPE MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US30212P1057 AGENDA 933062832 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 A. GEORGE "SKIP" BATTLE For For
2 BARRY DILLER For For
3 JONATHAN L. DOLGEN For For
4 WILLIAM R. FITZGERALD For For
5 CRAIG A. JACOBSON For For
6 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
7 PETER M. KERN For For
8 DARA KHOSROWSHAHI For For
9 JOHN C. MALONE For For
10 JOSE A. TAZON For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management Against Against
RESTATED EXPEDIA, INC. 2005 STOCK AND ANNUAL
INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER SHARES OF
EXPEDIA COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE
THEREUNDER BY 26,000,000.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS EXPEDIA'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY
SECURITY 667746101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NWPX MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US6677461013 AGENDA 933076968 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRIAN W. DUNHAM For For
2 RICHARD A. ROMAN For For
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MDC PARTNERS INC.
SECURITY 552697104 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MDCA MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN CA5526971042 AGENDA 933079281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MILES S. NADAL For For
2 ROBERT J. KAMERSCHEN For For
3 CLARE COPELAND For For
4 THOMAS N. DAVIDSON For For
5 SCOTT L. KAUFFMAN For For
6 MICHAEL J.L. KIRBY For For
7 STEPHEN M. PUSTIL For For
02 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BDO SEIDMAN, LLP TO ACT AS Management For For
AUDITORS OF MDC PARTNERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Management Against Against
TO THE COMPANY'S 2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT Management For For
TO THE COMPANY'S SARS PLAN.
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IMAX CORPORATION
SECURITY 45245E109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IMAX MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN CA45245E1097 AGENDA 933056738 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NEIL S. BRAUN For For
2 KENNETH G. COPLAND For For
3 GARTH M. GIRVAN For For
02 IN RESPECT OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE
COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX
THEIR REMUNERATION. NOTE: VOTING WITHHOLD IS THE
EQUIVALENT TO VOTING ABSTAIN.
ProxyEdge
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 109
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MET-PRO CORPORATION
SECURITY 590876306 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MPR MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US5908763064 AGENDA 933058580 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE H. GLATFELTER II For For
2 GARY J. MORGAN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MARGOLIS & Management For For
COMPANY P.C. AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
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ATC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 00211W104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ATAC MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US00211W1045 AGENDA 933064761 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT L. EVANS For For
2 CURTLAND E. FIELDS For For
3 DR. MICHAEL J. HARTNETT For For
4 MICHAEL D. JORDAN For For
5 TODD R. PETERS For For
6 S. LAWRENCE PRENDERGAST For For
7 EDWARD STEWART For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
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SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
SECURITY 794093104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SALM MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US7940931048 AGENDA 933067731 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART W. EPPERSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD G. ATSINGER III Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID DAVENPORT Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROLAND S. HINZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL PRESSLER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. RIDDLE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS M. WEINBERG Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF SALEM'S AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED 1999 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (THE "PLAN") TO
EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE PLAN FOR A
PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FROM MAY 25, 2009, THROUGH
MAY 25, 2019.
03 TO RE-APPROVE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE Management For For
CRITERIA OF THE PLAN.
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SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.
SECURITY 846425882 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SBSA MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US8464258826 AGENDA 933068492 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RAUL ALARCON, JR. For For
2 JOSEPH A. GARCIA For For
3 ANTONIO S. FERNANDEZ For For
4 JOSE A. VILLAMIL For For
5 MITCHELL A. YELEN For For
6 JASON L. SHRINSKY For For
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URANIUM RESOURCES, INC.
SECURITY 916901507 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL URRE MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US9169015073 AGENDA 933070194 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL K. WILLMOTT For For
2 DAVID N. CLARK For For
3 LELAND O. ERDAHL For For
4 TERENCE J. CRYAN For For
5 MARVIN K. KAISER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management For For
DIRECTORS' STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK
PLAN. PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED DIRECTORS' STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED
STOCK PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF HEIN & ASSOCIATES, LLP. PROPOSAL TO Management For For
RATIFY THE SELECTION OF HEIN & ASSOCIATES, LLP,
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS, AS THE INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 110
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ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 776696106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROP MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US7766961061 AGENDA 933071235 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT D. JOHNSON For For
2 ROBERT E. KNOWLING, JR. For For
3 WILBUR J. PREZZANO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY.
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PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
SECURITY 707569109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PENN MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US7075691094 AGENDA 933079952 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID A. HANDLER For For
2 JOHN M. JACQUEMIN For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2009.
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ATLANTIC TELE-NETWORK, INC.
SECURITY 049079205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ATNI MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US0490792050 AGENDA 933080664 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN L. BUDD For For
2 THOMAS V. CUNNINGHAM For For
3 CORNELIUS B. PRIOR, JR. For For
4 MICHAEL T. PRIOR For For
5 CHARLES J. ROESSLEIN For For
6 BRIAN A. SCHUCHMAN For For
7 HENRY U. WHEATLEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2009.
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SL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 784413106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SLI MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US7844131067 AGENDA 933082769 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLEN M. KASSAN For For
2 J. DWANE BAUMGARDNER For For
3 JAMES R. HENDERSON For For
4 JOHN H. MCNAMARA, JR. For For
5 MARK E. SCHWARZ For For
6 AVRUM GRAY For For
7 JAMES A. RISHER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF GRANT Management For For
THORNTON LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WEBMEDIABRANDS INC
SECURITY 94770W100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WEBM MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US94770W1009 AGENDA 933082795 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALAN M. MECKLER For For
2 MICHAEL J. DAVIES For For
3 GILBERT F. BACH For For
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 111
4 WILLIAM A. SHUTZER For For
5 JOHN R. PATRICK For For
02 APPROVAL OF GRANT THORTON LLP, INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 829226109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SBGI MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US8292261091 AGENDA 933055445 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID D. SMITH For For
2 FREDERICK G. SMITH For For
3 J. DUNCAN SMITH For For
4 ROBERT E. SMITH For For
5 DANIEL C. KEITH For For
6 MARTIN R. LEADER For For
7 LAWRENCE E. MCCANNA For For
8 BASIL A. THOMAS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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REVLON, INC.
SECURITY 761525609 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL REV MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US7615256093 AGENDA 933063973 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD O. PERELMAN For For
2 ALAN S. BERNIKOW For For
3 PAUL J. BOHAN For For
4 ALAN T. ENNIS For For
5 MEYER FELDBERG For For
6 ANN D. JORDAN For For
7 DAVID L. KENNEDY For For
8 DEBRA L. LEE For For
9 TAMARA MELLON For For
10 BARRY F. SCHWARTZ For For
11 KATHI P. SEIFERT For For
12 KENNETH L. WOLFE For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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TOREADOR RESOURCES CORPORATION
SECURITY 891050106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRGL MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US8910501068 AGENDA 933071259 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JULIEN BALKANY For For
2 NICHOLAS GAY For For
3 PETER J. HILL For For
4 ADAM KROLOFF For For
5 CRAIG M. MCKENZIE For For
6 IAN VANN For For
7 H.C. WILLIAMSON III For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON, Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2009.
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JARDEN CORPORATION
SECURITY 471109108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JAH MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US4711091086 AGENDA 933071716 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARTIN E. FRANKLIN For For
2 RENE-PIERRE AZRIA For For
3 MICHAEL S. GROSS For For
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 112
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE JARDEN Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2009 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS JARDEN
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORPORATION
SECURITY 13811E101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CPHC MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US13811E1010 AGENDA 933075081 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PATRICK R. CRUZEN For For
2 BURTON F. DAHLBERG For For
3 CARIN J. OFFERMAN For For
4 CURTIS A. SAMPSON For For
5 RANDALL D. SAMPSON For For
6 DALE H. SCHENIAN For For
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ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS LTD.
SECURITY G67743107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OEH MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG677431071 AGENDA 933059669 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN D. CAMPBELL For For
2 MITCHELL C. HOCHBERG For For
3 JAMES B. HURLOCK For For
4 PRUDENCE M. LEITH For For
5 J. ROBERT LOVEJOY For For
6 GEORG R. RAFAEL For For
7 JAMES B. SHERWOOD For For
8 PAUL M. WHITE For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2009 SHARE AWARD AND Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO FIX
THE ACCOUNTING FIRM'S REMUNERATION
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FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 343498101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLO MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US3434981011 AGENDA 933067147 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOE E. BEVERLY For For
2 AMOS R. MCMULLIAN For For
3 J.V. SHIELDS, JR. For For
02 TO APPROVE THE 2001 EQUITY AND PERFORMANCE Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF
APRIL 1, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN. Management For For
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FLOWERS
FOODS, INC. FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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ANIKA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
SECURITY 035255108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ANIK MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US0352551081 AGENDA 933078277 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH L. BOWER For For
2 EUGENE A. DAVIDSON, PHD For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2003 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 113
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CRUCELL N.V.
SECURITY 228769105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CRXL MEETING DATE 05-Jun-2009
ISIN US2287691057 AGENDA 933091718 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
3A PROPOSAL TO MAINTAIN THE USE OF THE ENGLISH Management For For
LANGUAGE FOR THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF THE
COMPANY.
3B PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE Management For For
FINANCIAL YEAR 2008 THAT ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008.
5A TO GRANT RELEASE FROM LIABILITY TO MEMBERS OF Management For For
BOARD FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT, INSOFAR AS EXERCISE
OF THEIR DUTIES IS REFLECTED.
5B TO GRANT RELEASE FROM LIABILITY TO MEMBERS OF Management For For
BOARD FOR THEIR SUPERVISION, INSOFAR AS EXERCISE
OF SUCH DUTIES IS REFLECTED.
06 PROPOSAL TO REAPPOINT DELOITTE ACCOUNTS B.V. AS Management For For
THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY.
7A RESIGNATION OF PHILIP SATOW AS MEMBER OF THE Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD AND PROPOSAL TO GRANT
DISCHARGE TO HIM.
7B RESIGNATION OF ARNOLD HOEVENAARS AS MEMBER OF Management For For
THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND PROPOSAL TO GRANT
DISCHARGE TO HIM.
8A TO REAPPOINT PHILIP SATOW AS MEMBER OF Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD, SUCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NOMINATION DRAWN UP BY SUPERVISORY BOARD.
8B REAPPOINT ARNOLD HOEVENAARS AS MEMBER OF Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD, SUCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NOMINATION DRAWN UP BY SUPERVISORY BOARD.
8C TO APPOINT FLORIS WALLER AS MEMBER OF Management For For
SUPERVISORY BOARD, SUCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
NOMINATION DRAWN UP BY SUPERVISORY BOARD.
09 TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
MANAGEMENT TO REPURCHASE SHARES IN THE
COMPANY'S SHARE CAPITAL FOR A PERIOD OF 18
MONTHS.
10A TO EXTEND PERIOD IN WHICH BOARD OF MANAGEMENT IS Management For For
AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE SHARES AND TO GRANT RIGHTS TO
SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES.
10B TO EXTEND PERIOD IN WHICH BOARD OF MANAGEMENT IS Management For For
AUTHORIZED TO LIMIT OR EXCLUDE PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
WHEN SHARES ARE ISSUED.
11 AMEND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION IN CONNECTION WITH Management For For
NEW LEGISLATION FROM EUROPEAN TRANSPARENCY
DIRECTIVE AND A LEGISLATIVE CHANGE.
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KBW, INC.
SECURITY 482423100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KBW MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US4824231009 AGENDA 933073431 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN G. DUFFY For For
2 DANIEL M. HEALY For For
3 MICHAEL J. ZIMMERMAN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE KBW, INC. 2009 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION
SECURITY 08915P101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BGFV MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2009
ISIN US08915P1012 AGENDA 933080955 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. MICHAEL BROWN For For
2 DAVID R. JESSICK For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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SORL AUTO PARTS, INC.
SECURITY 78461U101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SORL MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US78461U1016 AGENDA 933070219 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 XIAO PING ZHANG For For
2 XIAO FENG ZHANG For For
3 JUNG KANG CHANG For For
4 LI MIN ZHANG For For
5 ZHI ZHONG WANG For For
6 YI GUANG HUO For For
7 JIANG HUA FENG For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO DELETE AN ANTI-TAKEOVER
PROVISION.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE Management For For
OF INCORPORATION.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ROTENBERG & CO., LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 114
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ZYMOGENETICS, INC.
SECURITY 98985T109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZGEN MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US98985T1097 AGENDA 933071540 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DAVID I. HIRSH, PH.D. For For
2 DAVID H. MACCALLUM For For
3 KURT ANKER NIELSEN For For
4 DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, PH.D. For For
02 VOTE TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO ACT AS OUR
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECURITY 280358102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EDGW MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US2803581022 AGENDA 933072390 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHIRLEY SINGLETON For For
2 WAYNE WILSON For For
3 PAUL E. FLYNN For For
4 PAUL GUZZI For For
5 NANCY L. LEAMING For For
6 MICHAEL R. LOEB For For
7 BARRY B. WHITE For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS
OF EDGEWATER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
SECURITY 517834107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LVS MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US5178341070 AGENDA 933073633 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. LEVEN For For
2 JASON N. ADER For For
3 JEFFREY H. SCHWARTZ For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF THE Management For For
SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT.
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INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP INC
SECURITY 46113M108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IILG MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US46113M1080 AGENDA 933074041 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CRAIG M. NASH For For
2 GREGORY R. BLATT For For
3 DAVID FLOWERS For For
4 GARY S. HOWARD For For
5 LEWIS J. KORMAN For For
6 THOMAS J. KUHN For For
7 THOMAS J. MCINERNEY For For
8 THOMAS P. MURPHY, JR. For For
9 AVY H. STEIN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 115
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OPKO HEALTH INC
SECURITY 68375N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OPK MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US68375N1037 AGENDA 933080575 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHILLIP FROST, M.D. For For
2 JANE H. HSIAO, PH.D. For For
3 STEVEN D. RUBIN For For
4 ROBERT A. BARON For For
5 THOMAS E. BEIER For For
6 P.J. GOLDSCHMIDT, M.D. For For
7 RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. For For
8 JOHN A. PAGANELLI For For
9 R.C. PFENNIGER, JR. For For
10 A. LIN-TSING YU, MD PHD For For
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PENWEST PHARMACEUTICALS CO.
SECURITY 709754105 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PPCO MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US7097541053 AGENDA 933086969 - Opposition
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN C. TANG For *
2 JOSEPH EDELMAN For *
3 ANDREW D LEVIN M.D,PH.D Withheld *
02 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against *
COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO SET THE DATE OF ALL FUTURE
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS ON APRIL 30TH OR
THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY.
3A TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against *
COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF 75%
OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE TO VARIOUS SPECIFIED
ACTIONS.
3B TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management Against *
COMPANY'S BYLAWS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF 81%
OF THE DIRECTORS IN OFFICE TO VARIOUS SPECIFIED
ACTIONS.
04 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION. Management Against *
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST AND YOUNG LLP Management For *
AS INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF THE
COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
06 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE Management For *
COMPANY'S 1997 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
* MANAGEMENT POSITION UNKNOWN
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VIMPEL-COMMUNICATIONS
SECURITY 68370R109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VIP MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US68370R1095 AGENDA 933089232 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 TO APPROVE THE 2008 VIMPELCOM ANNUAL REPORT Management For For
PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RUSSIAN LAW.
02 TO APPROVE VIMPELCOM'S 2008 UNCONSOLIDATED Management For For
ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS, INCLUDING PROFIT AND LOSS
STATEMENT FOR 2008 (PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RUSSIAN STATUTORY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES) AUDITED
BY ROSEXPERTIZA LLC.
03 NOT TO PAY ANNUAL DIVIDENDS TO HOLDERS OF Management For For
COMMON REGISTERED SHARES BASED ON 2008 FINANCIAL
YEAR RESULTS; AND TO PAY IN CASH ANNUAL DIVIDENDS
TO HOLDERS OF PREFERRED REGISTERED SHARES OF
TYPE "A" BASED ON 2008 RESULTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 0.1
KOPECK PER PREFERRED SHARE WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS DECISION; AND TO
INVEST THE REMAINING PROFITS RESULTING FROM 2008
OPERATING RESULTS INTO THE BUSINESS.
05 TO ELECT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMISSION: ALEXANDER GERSH, HALVOR BRU AND
NIGEL ROBINSON.
06 TO APPROVE THE FIRM ERNST & YOUNG (CIS) LTD. AS THE Management For For
AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY'S U.S. GAAP ACCOUNTS AND
THE FIRM ROSEXPERTIZA LLC AS THE AUDITOR OF THE
COMPANY'S ACCOUNTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
RUSSIAN STATUTORY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES FOR THE
TERM UNTIL THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS BASED ON 2009 RESULTS.
07 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED BY-LAWS OF THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMISSION OF VIMPELCOM.
08 TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CHARTER OF VIMPELCOM. Management For For
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 116
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VIMPEL-COMMUNICATIONS
SECURITY 68370R109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VIP MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US68370R1095 AGENDA 933095336 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
4A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKHAIL M. FRIDMAN Management For For
4B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KJELL MORTEN JOHNSEN Management For For
4C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS PETER KOHLHAMMER Management For For
4D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JO OLAV LUNDER Management For For
4E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLEG A. MALIS Management For For
4F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LEONID R. NOVOSELSKY Management For For
4G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXEY M. REZNIKOVICH Management For For
4H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OLE BJORN SJULSTAD Management For For
4I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAN EDVARD THYGESEN Management For For
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UNION DRILLING INC.
SECURITY 90653P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UDRL MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US90653P1057 AGENDA 933070233 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD HARRELL For For
2 M. JOSEPH MCHUGH For For
3 ROBERT M. WOHLEBER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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NEXTWAVE WIRELESS INC
SECURITY 65337Y102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WAVE MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US65337Y1029 AGENDA 933073443 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALLEN SALMASI For For
2 DOUGLAS F. MANCHESTER For For
3 ROBERT T. SYMINGTON For For
02 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO
AUDIT THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
NEXTWAVE AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 26, 2009
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UNITED RENTALS, INC.
SECURITY 911363109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL URI MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US9113631090 AGENDA 933080210 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JENNE K. BRITELL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSE B. ALVAREZ Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY J. GRIFFIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KNEELAND Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SINGLETON B. MCALLISTER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN D. MCAULEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. MCKINNEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JASON D. PAPASTAVROU Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FILIPPO PASSERINI Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS
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C&D TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 124661109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHP MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2009
ISIN US1246611099 AGENDA 933084434 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN P. DOWD For For
2 PAMELA L. DAVIES For For
3 JEFFREY A. GRAVES For For
4 WILLIAM HARRAL III For For
5 ROBERT I. HARRIES For For
6 GEORGE MACKENZIE For For
7 STANLEY W. SILVERMAN For For
8 ELLEN C. WOLF For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2010.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 117
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INDEPENDENT NEWS & MEDIA PLC
SECURITY G4755S126 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL IMS.L MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN IE0004614818 AGENDA 701959528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1. Adopt the report and financial statements Management For For
2.I Re-elect Mr. Donal J. Buggy Management For For
2.II Re-elect Ms. Leslie Buckley Management For For
2.III Re-elect Mr. Paul Connolly Management For For
2.IV Re-elect Ms. Lucy Gaffney Management For For
3. Approve to fix the remuneration of the Directors Management For For
4. Authorize the Directors to fix remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
5. Approve the re-nominalization of share capital Management For For
6. Approve the reduction in share capital and amend the Articles Management For For
following High Court confirmation
7. Amend the Articles in relation to pre-emption rights Management For For
8. Authorize the Directors to allot the authorized share capital Management For For
9. Authorize the Directors to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For
10. Grant authority to the purchase and reissue of own shares Management For For
11. Authorize the Directors to continue to offer scrip dividends to Management For For
shareholders
12. Grant authority to the Electronic Communication with shareholders Management For For
13. Amend the Articles of Association to facilitate Electronic Management For For
Communication by and to the Company
14. Grant authority for the holding of general meetings on 14 days Management For For
notice
15. Approve a new Share Option Scheme Management For For
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT Non-Voting
OF CONSERVATIVE CUT-OFF DAT-E. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY
SENT IN YOUR VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS
PROXY FOR-M UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO AMEND YOUR
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 043632108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASCMA MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN US0436321089 AGENDA 933073936 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. POHL Withheld Against
02 APPROVAL OF THE ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION 2008 Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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WONDER AUTO TECHNOLOGY INC.
SECURITY 978166106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WATG MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN US9781661064 AGENDA 933088482 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 QINGJIE ZHAO For For
2 MEIRONG YUAN For For
3 LARRY GOLDMAN For For
4 XIAOYU ZHANG For For
5 XIANZHANG WANG For For
02 APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF PKF AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
ACCOUNTANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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COLDWATER CREEK INC.
SECURITY 193068103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CWTR MEETING DATE 13-Jun-2009
ISIN US1930681036 AGENDA 933075699 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DENNIS C. PENCE For For
2 ROBERT H. MCCALL For For
3 FRANK M. LESHER 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 FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 30, 2010.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 118
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IAC/INTERACTIVECORP
SECURITY 44919P508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IACI MEETING DATE 15-Jun-2009
ISIN US44919P5089 AGENDA 933097621 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDGAR BRONFMAN, JR. For For
2 BARRY DILLER For For
3 VICTOR A. KAUFMAN For For
4 DONALD R. KEOUGH* For For
5 BRYAN LOURD* For For
6 JOHN C. MALONE For For
7 ARTHUR C. MARTINEZ For For
8 DAVID ROSENBLATT For For
9 ALAN G. SPOON* For For
10 A. VON FURSTENBERG For For
11 MICHAEL P. ZEISSER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE MATCH EQUITY PROPOSAL. Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
IAC'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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THE BON-TON STORES, INC.
SECURITY 09776J101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BONT MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2009
ISIN US09776J1016 AGENDA 933076728 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LUCINDA M. BAIER For For
2 BYRON L. BERGREN For For
3 PHILIP M. BROWNE For For
4 SHIRLEY A. DAWE For For
5 MARSHA M. EVERTON For For
6 MICHAEL L. GLEIM For For
7 TIM GRUMBACHER For For
8 TODD C. MCCARTY For For
02 APPROVE THE BON-TON STORES, INC. 2009 OMNIBUS Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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OUTDOOR CHANNEL HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 690027206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OUTD MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2009
ISIN US6900272062 AGENDA 933084131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 THOMAS H. MASSIE For For
2 DAVID C. MERRITT For For
3 ROGER L. WERNER, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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ZYGO CORPORATION
SECURITY 989855101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZIGO MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2009
ISIN US9898551018 AGENDA 933095261 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 EUGENE G. BANUCCI For For
2 STEPHEN D. FANTONE For For
3 SAMUEL H. FULLER For For
4 SEYMOUR E. LIEBMAN For For
5 J. BRUCE ROBINSON For For
6 ROBERT B. TAYLOR For For
7 CAROL P. WALLACE For For
8 GARY K. WILLIS For For
9 BRUCE W. WORSTER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 119
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LIBERTY GLOBAL, INC.
SECURITY 530555101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LBTYA MEETING DATE 17-Jun-2009
ISIN US5305551013 AGENDA 933076893 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN P. COLE, JR. For For
2 RICHARD R. GREEN For For
3 DAVID E. RAPLEY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON BOARD DIVERSITY. Shareholder Against For
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CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 171484108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHDN MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US1714841087 AGENDA 933069747 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEONARD S. COLEMAN, JR. For For
2 CRAIG J. DUCHOSSOIS For For
3 ROBERT L. EVANS For For
4 G. WATTS HUMPHREY, JR. For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES F. Management For For
MCDONALD AND R. ALEX RANKIN AS CLASS II DIRECTORS,
SERVING TERMS EXPIRING AT THE COMPANY'S 2010
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS THE
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE Management For For
PERFORMANCE 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 AND STEVEN P. SEXTON, ALL AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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MOVADO GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 624580106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOV MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US6245801062 AGENDA 933081907 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MARGARET HAYES ADAME For For
2 RICHARD COTE For For
3 EFRAIM GRINBERG For For
4 ALAN H. HOWARD For For
5 RICHARD ISSERMAN For For
6 NATHAN LEVENTHAL For For
7 DONALD ORESMAN For For
8 LEONARD L. SILVERSTEIN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY AND APPROVE THE SELECTION BY Management For For
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 2010.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND AND REAPPROVE THE COMPANY'S Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
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INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 46126P106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IMA MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US46126P1066 AGENDA 933082024 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL R. GOLDBERG For For
2 JAMES ROOSEVELT, JR. For For
3 RON ZWANZIGER For For
02 APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Management Against Against
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001 STOCK
OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM
11,074,081 TO 12,074,081.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Small Cap Growth Fund 120
03 APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE NUMBER OF SHARES Management For For
OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
THE INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC. 2001
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN BY 1,000,000, FROM
1,000,000 TO 2,000,000.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
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GSI COMMERCE, INC.
SECURITY 36238G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GSIC MEETING DATE 18-Jun-2009
ISIN US36238G1022 AGENDA 933082670 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL G. RUBIN For For
2 M. JEFFREY BRANMAN For For
3 MICHAEL J. DONAHUE For For
4 RONALD D. FISHER For For
5 JOHN A. HUNTER For For
6 MARK S. MENELL For For
7 JEFFREY F. RAYPORT For For
8 LAWRENCE S. SMITH For For
9 ANDREA M. WEISS For For
10 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
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LIFEWAY FOODS, INC.
SECURITY 531914109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LWAY MEETING DATE 19-Jun-2009
ISIN US5319141090 AGENDA 933110380 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LUDMILA SMOLYANSKY For For
2 JULIE SMOLYANSKY For For
3 POL SIKAR For For
4 RENZO BERNARDI For For
5 GUSTAVO CARLOS VALLE For For
6 JULIE OBERWEIS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF PLANTE & MORAN, PLLC, AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
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AMICAS, INC.
SECURITY 001712108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMCS MEETING DATE 22-Jun-2009
ISIN US0017121080 AGENDA 933080892 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN J. DENELSKY Withheld Against
2 JOSEPH D. HILL Withheld Against
3 S.N. KAHANE, M.D., M.S. Withheld Against
4 STEPHEN J. LIFSHATZ Withheld Against
5 DAVID B. SHEPHERD Withheld Against
6 JOHN J. SVIOKLA Withheld Against
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR AMICAS, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009.
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KIKKOMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY J32620106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL KIKOF.PK MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3240400006 AGENDA 701982337 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
1. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
2. Approve the Plan for an Incorporation-Type Company Split Management For For
3. Amend Articles to: Change Business Lines, Approve Minor Management For For
Revisions Related to Dematerialization of Shares and the Other
Updated Laws and Regulations
4.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
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4.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
05. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
06. Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Management For For
07. Approve Issuance of Share Acquisition Rights as Stock Options Management For For
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STAMFORD INDUSTRIAL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 852685205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SIDG MEETING DATE 23-Jun-2009
ISIN US8526852053 AGENDA 933093762 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN B. KANDERS For For
2 NICHOLAS SOKOLOW For For
3 DAVID A. JONES For For
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IRISH CONTINENTAL GROUP PLC
SECURITY G49406146 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL IR5.IR MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN IE0033336516 AGENDA 701989696 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01. Receive the 2008 report and financial statements and the reports Management For For
of the Directors and Auditors thereon
2.A Re-elect Mr. Eamonn Rothwell Management For For
2.B Re-elect Mr. Tony Kelly Management For For
2.C Re-elect Mr. John B. McGuckian Management For For
03. Approve the remuneration of the Auditors Management For For
S.4 Grant authority to allot shares Management For For
S.5 Approve to disapply of statutory pre-emption provisions Management For For
S.6 Approve the purchase of own shares Management For For
S.7 Approve the sub-division of redeemable shares Management For For
S.8 Approve the Irish Continental Group plc 2009 Share Option Plan Management For For
S.9 Grant authority to send documents and other information to Management For For
shareholders by electronic means
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YAKULT HONSHA CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J95468120 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL YKLTF.PK MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3931600005 AGENDA 701991641 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.15 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.16 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.17 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.18 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.19 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.20 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.21 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.22 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.23 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.24 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.25 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.26 Appoint a Director Management For For
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GRAY TELEVISION INC
SECURITY 389375205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTNA MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US3893752051 AGENDA 933073998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. BOGER For For
2 RAY M. DEAVER For For
3 T.L. ELDER For For
4 HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III For For
6 ZELL B. MILLER For For
7 HOWELL W. NEWTON For For
8 HUGH E. NORTON For For
9 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
10 HARRIETT J. ROBINSON For For
11 J. MACK ROBINSON For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAY Management For For
TELEVISION, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 600,000.
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GRAY TELEVISION INC
SECURITY 389375106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GTN MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US3893751061 AGENDA 933073998 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RICHARD L. BOGER For For
2 RAY M. DEAVER For For
3 T.L. ELDER For For
4 HILTON H. HOWELL, JR. For For
5 WILLIAM E. MAYHER, III For For
6 ZELL B. MILLER For For
7 HOWELL W. NEWTON For For
8 HUGH E. NORTON For For
9 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
10 HARRIETT J. ROBINSON For For
11 J. MACK ROBINSON For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRAY Management For For
TELEVISION, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR
ISSUANCE THEREUNDER BY 600,000.
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THE PEP BOYS - MANNY, MOE & JACK
SECURITY 713278109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PBY MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US7132781094 AGENDA 933091299 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE SCACCETTI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. SWEETWOOD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. SHAN ATKINS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. HOTZ Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. MITAROTONDA Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICK WHITE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES A. WILLIAMS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN D. REID Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. ODELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MAX L. LUKENS Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF OUR STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN TO EXTEND ITS TERM THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2014.
04 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
OUR ANNUAL INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN.
05 A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
REINCORPORATION TO NORTH DAKOTA, IF PRESENTED BY
ITS PROPONENT.
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GLOBAL SOURCES LTD.
SECURITY G39300101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GSOL MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN BMG393001018 AGENDA 933094233 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MERLE A. HINRICHS For For
2 RODERICK CHALMERS For For
02 TO FIX THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS THAT COMPRISE THE Management For For
WHOLE BOARD AT NINE (9) PERSONS, DECLARE ANY
VACANCIES ON THE BOARD TO BE CASUAL VACANCIES
AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO FILL THESE VACANCIES
ON THE BOARD AS AND WHEN IT DEEMS FIT.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE "GLOBAL SOURCES Management For For
LTD. DIRECTORS PURCHASE PLAN (UPDATED EFFECTIVE
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009)".
04 TO RE-APPOINT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS UNTIL THE NEXT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
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QIAGEN N.V.
SECURITY N72482107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL QGEN MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN NL0000240000 AGENDA 933098825 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE Management For For
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 ("FISCAL YEAR 2008").
02 TO APPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MANAGING Management For For
BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.
03 TO APPROVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUPERVISORY Management For For
BOARD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008.
4A ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. Management For For
DETLEV RIESNER
4B ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. WERNER Management For For
BRANDT
4C ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: DR. METIN Management For For
COLPAN
4D ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. ERIK Management For For
HORNNAESS
4E ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: PROF. DR. Management For For
MANFRED KAROBATH
4F ELECTION OF SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR: MR. HEINO VON Management For For
PRONDZYNSKI
5A ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. PEER SCHATZ Management For For
5B ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. ROLAND Management For For
SACKERS
5C ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: DR. JOACHIM Management For For
SCHORR
5D ELECTION OF MANAGING DIRECTOR: MR. BERND UDER Management For For
06 PROPOSAL TO REAPPOINT ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
07 TO AUTHORIZE THE MANAGING BOARD, UNTIL DECEMBER Management For For
24, 2010, TO ACQUIRE SHARES IN THE COMPANY'S OWN
SHARE CAPITAL.
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ACME COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 004631107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ACME MEETING DATE 24-Jun-2009
ISIN US0046311074 AGENDA 933104870 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMIE KELLNER Withheld Against
2 DOUGLAS GEALY Withheld Against
3 THOMAS ALLEN Withheld Against
4 MICHAEL CORRIGAN For For
5 FREDERICK WASSERMAN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYER HOFFMAN Management For For
MCCANN P.C. AS THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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BULL-DOG SAUCE CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J04746103 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL BGDSF.PK MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3831200005 AGENDA 701996956 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
02 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
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MAEZAWA KYUSO INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J39466107 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MZKAF.PK MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3860300007 AGENDA 702001227 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
02 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
04 Approve Adoption of Anti-Takeover Defense Measures Management Against Against
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SOHGO SECURITY SERVICES CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J7607Z104 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL 2231 MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3431900004 AGENDA 702013602 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
02 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations, Allow Board to Make Rules Governing Exercise of
Shareholders' Rights, Expand Business Lines
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
4.1 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.2 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
4.3 Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
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GSE SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 36227K106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GVP MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US36227K1060 AGENDA 933085866 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOSEPH W. LEWIS For For
2 ORRIE LEE TAWES, III For For
3 JANE BRYANT QUINN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP, AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM,
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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VICOR CORPORATION
SECURITY 925815102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VICR MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US9258151029 AGENDA 933090045 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SAMUEL J. ANDERSON For For
2 ESTIA J. EICHTEN For For
3 BARRY KELLEHER For For
4 DAVID T. RIDDIFORD For For
5 JAMES A. SIMMS For For
6 CLAUDIO TUOZZOLO For For
7 PATRIZIO VINCIARELLI For For
8 JASON L. CARLSON For For
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LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M500 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LMDIA MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US53071M5004 AGENDA 933091744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DONNE F. FISHER For For
2 MR. GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
3 MR. M. LAVOY ROBISON For For
02 APPROVE CHARTER AMENDMENT CHANGING NAME OF Management For For
THE "ENTERTAINMENT GROUP" TO THE "STARZ GROUP"
AND THE "LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT COMMON STOCK" TO
THE "LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK" AND MAKING
OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
03 AUTHORIZE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING Management For For
SHARES OF SERIES A AND SERIES B LIBERTY CAPITAL
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1-FOR-3, AND AUTHORIZE
A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES
OF SERIES A AND SERIES B LIBERTY INTERACTIVE
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1-FOR-5.
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS LIBERTY MEDIA Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 53071M302 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LCAPA MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US53071M3025 AGENDA 933091744 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DONNE F. FISHER For For
2 MR. GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
3 MR. M. LAVOY ROBISON For For
02 APPROVE CHARTER AMENDMENT CHANGING NAME OF Management For For
THE "ENTERTAINMENT GROUP" TO THE "STARZ GROUP"
AND THE "LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT COMMON STOCK" TO
THE "LIBERTY STARZ COMMON STOCK" AND MAKING
OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
03 AUTHORIZE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING Management For For
SHARES OF SERIES A AND SERIES B LIBERTY CAPITAL
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1-FOR-3, AND AUTHORIZE
A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES
OF SERIES A AND SERIES B LIBERTY INTERACTIVE
COMMON STOCK AT A RATIO OF 1-FOR-5.
04 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS LIBERTY MEDIA Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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STAMPS.COM INC.
SECURITY 852857200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STMP MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US8528572006 AGENDA 933098077 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. BRADFORD JONES For For
2 LLOYD I. MILLER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR 2009.
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MATERIAL SCIENCES CORPORATION
SECURITY 576674105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MASC MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US5766741053 AGENDA 933104022 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRY L. BERNANDER For For
2 FRANK L. HOHMANN III For For
3 SAMUEL LICAVOLI For For
4 PATRICK J. MCDONNELL For For
5 CLIFFORD D. NASTAS For For
6 JOHN P. REILLY For For
7 DOMINICK J. SCHIANO For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2010.
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MENTOR GRAPHICS CORPORATION
SECURITY 587200106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MENT MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US5872001061 AGENDA 933109375 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PETER L. BONFIELD For For
2 MARSHA B. CONGDON For For
3 JAMES R. FIEBIGER For For
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4 GREGORY K. HINCKLEY For For
5 KEVIN C. MCDONOUGH For For
6 PATRICK B. MCMANUS For For
7 WALDEN C. RHINES For For
8 FONTAINE K. RICHARDSON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1989 EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN AND FOREIGN SUBSIDIARY
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER
EACH OF THE PLANS.
03 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JANUARY 31, 2010.
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NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J58063124 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL NF2.BE MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3675600005 AGENDA 701987806 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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Please reference meeting materials. Non-Voting
01. Approve Appropriation of Retained Earnings Management For For
02. Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the Other Updated Laws and
Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.10 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.11 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.12 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.13 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.14 Appoint a Director Management For For
04. Appoint a Corporate Auditor Management For For
05. Appoint Accounting Auditors Management For For
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MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
SECURITY J46410114 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL M08.BE MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3926800008 AGENDA 701998467 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 Approve Appropriation of Profits Management For For
02 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations
3.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.8 Appoint a Director Management For For
3.9 Appoint a Director Management For For
04 Appoint a Substitute Corporate Auditor Management For For
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ARUZE CORP.
SECURITY J0204H106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AZECF.PK MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN JP3126130008 AGENDA 702017458 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
01 Amend Articles to: Approve Minor Revisions Related to Management For For
Dematerialization of Shares and the other Updated Laws and
Regulations, Expand Business Lines
2.1 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.2 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.3 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.4 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.5 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.6 Appoint a Director Management For For
2.7 Appoint a Director Management For For
03 Allow Board to Authorize Use of Stock Option Plan Management For For
04 Appoint Accounting Auditors Management For For
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ZORAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 98975F101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ZRAN MEETING DATE 26-Jun-2009
ISIN US98975F1012 AGENDA 933090071 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEVY GERZBERG, PH.D. For For
2 UZIA GALIL For For
3 RAYMOND A. BURGESS For For
4 JAMES D. MEINDL, PH.D. For For
5 JAMES B. OWENS, JR. For For
6 ARTHUR B. STABENOW For For
7 PHILIP M. YOUNG For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SHARES Management Against Against
AVAILABLE UNDER THE COMPANY'S 2005 OUTSIDE
DIRECTORS EQUITY PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE SHARES Management For For
AVAILABLE UNDER THE COMPANY'S AMENDED AND
RESTATED 1995 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
05 TO APPROVE A PROGRAM PERMITTING ELIGIBLE Management Against Against
EMPLOYEES TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN OUTSTANDING
STOCK OPTIONS FOR A LESSER NUMBER OF RESTRICTED
STOCK UNITS
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IMPELLAM GROUP PLC, LUTON
SECURITY G47192102 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL IGPPF.PK MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN GB00B2Q2M073 AGENDA 702006669 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01. Receive the Company's accounts and the reports of the Directors Management For For
and the Auditors for the FYE 31 DEC 2008
02. Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Auditors of the Management For For
Company, until the conclusion of the next AGM at which accounts
are laid before the Company and authorize the Director to
determine their remuneration
03. Re-elect Cheryl Jones as a Director of the Company Management For For
04. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Burchall as a Director of the Company Management For For
05. Re-elect Noel Harwerth as a Director of the Company Management For For
06. Re-elect Mr. Kevin Mahoney as a Director of the Company Management For For
07. Re-elect Mr. John Rowley as a Director of the Company Management For For
08. Re-elect Ms. Valerie Scoular as a Director of the Company Management For For
09. Re-elect Mr. Andrew Wilson as a Director of the Company Management For For
10. Authorize the Company, to make Political Donations of no more Management For For
than GBP 50,000 in total; and to incur Political Expenditure in an
aggregate amount not exceeding GBP 50,000 in total; [Authority
expires the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM or 30th SEP
2010]; provided that the aggregate Political Donations and
Political Expenditure incurred by the Company shall not, during
such period, exceed GBP 50,000
11. Authorize the Director, in substitution for all previous authorities, Management For For
pursuant to and in accordance with Section 80 of the Companies
Act 1985 [CA85], to allot relevant securities up to an aggregate
nominal amount of GBP 149,996.25 to such persons and upon
such conditions as the Directors may determine; [Authority expires
the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or
30th SEP 2010]; and the Directors may allot relevant securities in
pursuance of such an offer or agreement as if the authority
conferred by this resolution had not expired
S.12 Authorize the Director, in substitution for all previous authority, Management For For
subject to the passing of Resolution 11, under Section 80 of
CA85, to allot equity securities pursuant to the authority conferred
by Resolution 11 as if Section 89(1) of CA85 did not apply to any
such allotment; such power shall be limited to: the allotment of
equity securities in connection with a rights issue; and the
allotment of equity securities up to a nominal amount of GBP
44,998.88; [Authority expires the earlier of the conclusion of the
next AGM of the Company or 30th SEP 2010]; and the Directors
may allot equity securities in pursuance of any such offer or
agreement as if the power conferred by this resolution had not
expired
S.13 Authorize the Company, pursuant to the authorities as specified in Management For For
its Articles of Association, for the purpose of Section 166 of the
Companies Act 1985 [the Act], to make market purchases [within
the meaning of Section 163(3) Companies Act 1985] of Ordinary
Shares provided that: the maximum number of Ordinary Shares
authorized to be purchased is 4,499,888; the minimum price per
Ordinary Share is not less than 1 pence and the maximum price
per Ordinary Share is the higher of an amount equal to 105% of
the average of the market value for an Ordinary Share as derived
from the London Stock Exchange plc Daily Official List for the 5
business days immediately preceding the day on which the
purchase is made; and the higher of the price of the last
independent trade and the highest current bid on the London
Stock Exchange at the time the purchase is carried out, both the
maximum and minimum prices being exclusive of any advance
corporation tax and any expenses; [Authority expires the earlier of
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company or 30th SEP
2010]; 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
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CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 149568107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVCO MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US149568107 AGENDA 933094409 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN G. BUNGER For For
2 JACK HANNA For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITOR FOR FISCAL 2010.
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THE CENTRAL EUROPE AND RUSSIA FUND, INC.
SECURITY 153436100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEE MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US1534361001 AGENDA 933097912 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. FRANZ-WILHELM HOPP For For
2 MR. CHRISTIAN STRENGER For For
3 MR. ROBERT H. WADSWORTH For For
4 MR. WERNER WALBROL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.
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EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND INC.
SECURITY 298768102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EEA MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US2987681028 AGENDA 933097924 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MR. DETLEF BIERBAUM For For
2 MR. JOHN H. CANNON For For
3 MR. RICHARD KARL GOELTZ For For
4 MR. ROBERT H. WADSWORTH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC.
SECURITY 644465106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GF MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US6444651060 AGENDA 933097936 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. KURT W. BOCK For For
2 DR. FRANZ-WILHELM HOPP For For
3 DR. FRIEDBERT MALT For For
4 DR. FRANK TROMEL For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Management For For
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, AN INDEPENDENT
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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BED BATH & BEYOND INC.
SECURITY 075896100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BBBY MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN US0758961009 AGENDA 933104907 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WARREN EISENBERG For For
2 LEONARD FEINSTEIN For For
3 STEVEN H. TEMARES For For
4 DEAN S. ADLER For For
5 STANLEY F. BARSHAY For For
6 KLAUS EPPLER For For
7 PATRICK R. GASTON For For
8 JORDAN HELLER For For
9 VICTORIA A. MORRISON For For
10 FRAN STOLLER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
03 AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; MAJORITY Management For For
VOTING IN NON-CONTESTED DIRECTOR ELECTIONS
4A AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; ELIMINATE Management For For
EXPRESS SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS
4B AMEND CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; ELIMINATE Management For For
STATUTORY SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
05 RE-APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER 2004 Management For For
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL; SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Shareholder Against For
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ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
SECURITY N6748L102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OFIX MEETING DATE 30-Jun-2009
ISIN ANN6748L1027 AGENDA 933110277 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES F. GERO For For
2 JERRY C. BENJAMIN For For
3 CHARLES W. FEDERICO For For
4 GUY J. JORDAN For For
5 THOMAS J. KESTER For For
6 ALAN W. MILINAZZO For For
7 MARIA SAINZ For For
8 WALTER P. VON WARTBURG For For
9 KENNETH R. WEISSHAAR For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT Management Against Against
OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2004 LONG-TERM
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS FOR THE Management For For
PAYMENT OF INCENTIVE COMPENSATION TO THE
COMPANY'S MOST HIGHLY COMPENSATED EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS TO PERMIT SECTION 162(M) DEDUCTIBILITY.
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE BALANCE SHEET AND Management For For
INCOME STATEMENT AT AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008.
06 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR ORTHOFIX AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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INVESTMENT COMPANY REPORT
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
SECURITY 199333105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMCO MEETING DATE 28-Jul-2008
ISIN US1993331057 AGENDA 932930781 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TIMOTHY T. TEVENS For For
2 RICHARD H. FLEMING For For
3 ERNEST R. VEREBELYI For For
4 WALLACE W. CREEK For For
5 STEPHEN RABINOWITZ For For
6 LINDA A. GOODSPEED For For
7 NICHOLAS T. PINCHUK For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2009
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K-V PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
SECURITY 482740206 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KVA MEETING DATE 05-Sep-2008
ISIN US4827402060 AGENDA 932943120 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE ELECTED ANNUALLY.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEAN M. BELLIN* For For
2 KEVIN S. CARLIE* For For
3 TERRY B. HATFIELD* For For
4 DAVID S. HERMELIN* For For
5 MARC S. HERMELIN* For For
6 RONALD J. KANTERMAN* For For
7 JONATHON E. KILLMER* For For
8 NORMAN D. SCHELLENGER* For For
9 JEAN M. BELLIN** For For
10 TERRY B. HATFIELD** For For
11 NORMAN D. SCHELLENGER** For For
12 KEVIN S. CARLIE*** For For
13 MARC S. HERMELIN*** For For
05 AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INCENTIVE STOCK Management Against Against
OPTION PLAN TO INCREASE BY 3,000,000 THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE FOR
ISSUANCE UPON EXERCISE OF STOCK OPTIONS GRANTED
UNDER THE PLAN.
06 RATIFICATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TRIARC COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 895927101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRY MEETING DATE 15-Sep-2008
ISIN US8959271011 AGENDA 932947774 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF TRIARC CLASS A COMMON
STOCK.
02 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CONVERT EACH ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING SHARE OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK INTO
ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK.
03 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TRIARC TO
"WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC."
04 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF
PREFERRED STOCK TO AFFILIATES UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
05 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"INTERESTED STOCKHOLDERS."
06 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS.
07 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF
TRIARC IS TO ENGAGE IN RESTAURANT BUSINESS.
08 ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN THE MERGER. Management For For
09 POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENT OF THE TRIARC ANNUAL Management For For
MEETING.
10 DIRECTOR Management
1 NELSON PELTZ For For
2 PETER W. MAY For For
3 HUGH L. CAREY For For
4 CLIVE CHAJET For For
5 EDWARD P. GARDEN For For
6 JOSEPH A. LEVATO For For
7 DAVID E. SCHWAB II For For
8 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
10 R.V. UMPHENOUR, JR. For For
11 JACK G. WASSERMAN For For
11 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRIARC AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2002 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN.
12 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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TRIARC COMPANIES, INC.
SECURITY 895927309 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRYB MEETING DATE 15-Sep-2008
ISIN US8959273090 AGENDA 932947774 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF TRIARC CLASS A COMMON
STOCK.
02 AMENDMENT TO TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CONVERT EACH ISSUED AND
OUTSTANDING SHARE OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK INTO
ONE SHARE OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK.
03 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF TRIARC TO
"WENDY'S/ARBY'S GROUP, INC."
04 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF
PREFERRED STOCK TO AFFILIATES UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES.
05 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
"INTERESTED STOCKHOLDERS."
06 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BYLAWS.
07 AMENDMENT OF TRIARC'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF
TRIARC IS TO ENGAGE IN RESTAURANT BUSINESS.
08 ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK IN THE MERGER. Management For For
09 POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENT OF THE TRIARC ANNUAL Management For For
MEETING.
10 DIRECTOR Management
1 NELSON PELTZ For For
2 PETER W. MAY For For
3 HUGH L. CAREY For For
4 CLIVE CHAJET For For
5 EDWARD P. GARDEN For For
6 JOSEPH A. LEVATO For For
7 DAVID E. SCHWAB II For For
8 ROLAND C. SMITH For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
10 R.V. UMPHENOUR, JR. For For
11 JACK G. WASSERMAN For For
11 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TRIARC AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED 2002 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLAN.
12 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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DISCOVERY HOLDING COMPANY
SECURITY 25468Y107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 16-Sep-2008
ISIN US25468Y1073 AGENDA 932945655 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 MERGER PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A Management For For
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF
MERGER, DATED AS OF JUNE 4, 2008.
02 PREFERRED STOCK ISSUANCE PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER Management For For
AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO ISSUE NEW DISCOVERY
SERIES A AND SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED
STOCK TO ADVANCE/NEWHOUSE PROGRAMMING
PARTNERSHIP.
03 AUTHORIZED STOCK PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE Management For For
UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
WHICH NEW DISCOVERY WILL HAVE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE.
04 INCENTIVE PLAN PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND VOTE Management Against Against
UPON A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK WITH RESPECT TO WHICH
AWARDS MAY BE GRANTED UNDER THE DISCOVERY
HOLDING COMPANY 2005 INCENTIVE PLAN.
05 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN C MALONE For For
2 ROBERT R BENNETT For For
06 AUDITOR RATIFICATION PROPOSAL: TO CONSIDER AND Management For For
VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF
KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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HILB ROGAL & HOBBS COMPANY
SECURITY 431294107 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL HRH MEETING DATE 29-Sep-2008
ISIN US4312941077 AGENDA 932950911 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Management For For
AND ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER,
DATED AS OF JUNE 7, 2008, BY AND AMONG WILLIS GROUP
HOLDINGS LIMITED, HERMES ACQUISITION CORP.
("MERGER SUB") AND HILB ROGAL & HOBBS COMPANY
("HRH"), AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME, PURSUANT TO WHICH HRH WILL MERGE WITH AND
INTO MERGER SUB.
02 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON THE ADJOURNMENT OR Management For For
POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF HRH
SHAREHOLDERS, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES.
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LAWSON SOFTWARE, INC.
SECURITY 52078P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LWSN MEETING DATE 16-Oct-2008
ISIN US52078P1021 AGENDA 932950074 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN C. CHANG For For
2 HARRY DEBES For For
3 PETER GYENES For For
4 DAVID R. HUBERS For For
5 H. RICHARD LAWSON For For
6 MICHAEL A. ROCCA For For
7 ROBERT A. SCHRIESHEIM For For
8 ROMESH WADHWANI For For
9 PAUL WAHL For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIY AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 2009
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TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 882491103 MEETING TYPE Contested-Consent
TICKER SYMBOL TXI MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN US8824911031 AGENDA 932950719 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SAM COATS For For
2 THOMAS R. RANSDELL For For
02 TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A Shareholder Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT IF SUCH PROPOSAL IS
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
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KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SECURITY 494274103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KBALB MEETING DATE 21-Oct-2008
ISIN US4942741038 AGENDA 932954298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DR. JACK R. WENTWORTH For For
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MAGNETEK, INC.
SECURITY 559424106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MAG MEETING DATE 24-Oct-2008
ISIN US5594241060 AGENDA 932955214 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DEWAIN K. CROSS For For
2 DAVID A. BLOSS, SR. For For
3 YON Y. JORDEN For For
4 MITCHELL I. QUAIN For For
5 DAVID P. REILAND 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 2009.
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LECROY CORPORATION
SECURITY 52324W109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LCRY MEETING DATE 03-Nov-2008
ISIN US52324W1099 AGENDA 932960037 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 NORMAN R. ROBERTSON** For For
2 ROBERT W. CHLEBEK** For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE 2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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OSI SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 671044105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OSIS MEETING DATE 08-Dec-2008
ISIN US6710441055 AGENDA 932966154 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DEEPAK CHOPRA For For
2 AJAY MEHRA For For
3 STEVEN C. GOOD For For
4 MEYER LUSKIN For For
5 CHAND R. VISWANATHAN For For
6 LESLIE E. BIDER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF MOSS ADAMS LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION TO THE OSI SYSTEMS, INC. Management For For
2008 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, INCLUDING THE
RESERVATION OF 1,500,000 SHARES OF THE COMPANYS'S
COMMON STOCK FOR ISSUANCE THEREUNDER.
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ROBBINS & MYERS, INC.
SECURITY 770196103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RBN MEETING DATE 07-Jan-2009
ISIN US7701961036 AGENDA 932981904 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANDREW G. LAMPEREUR For For
2 THOMAS P. LOFTIS For For
3 DALE L. MEDFORD For For
4 ALBERT J. NEUPAVER For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2009.
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ALBERTO-CULVER COMPANY
SECURITY 013078100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ACV MEETING DATE 22-Jan-2009
ISIN US0130781000 AGENDA 932983679 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CAROL L. BERNICK For For
2 GEORGE L. FOTIADES For For
3 KING HARRIS For For
4 V. JAMES MARINO For For
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PENFORD CORPORATION
SECURITY 707051108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PENX MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2009
ISIN US7070511081 AGENDA 932985205 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 R. RANDOLPH DEVENING For For
2 PAUL H. HATFIELD For For
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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SURMODICS, INC.
SECURITY 868873100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SRDX MEETING DATE 02-Feb-2009
ISIN US8688731004 AGENDA 932987312 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BRUCE J BARCLAY For For
2 JOSE H. BEDOYA For For
3 JOHN A. MESLOW For For
02 SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT TEN (10). Management For For
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
SURMODICS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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ROCHESTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
SECURITY 771497104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ROCM MEETING DATE 03-Feb-2009
ISIN US7714971048 AGENDA 932988100 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DARNELL L. BOEHM For For
2 ANTHONY J. CONWAY For For
3 DAVID A. JONAS For For
4 ROGER W. SCHNOBRICH For For
5 BENSON SMITH For For
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
SECURITY 553777103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MTSC MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US5537771033 AGENDA 932984633 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEAN-LOU CHAMEAU For For
2 MERLIN E. DEWING For For
3 LAURA B. HAMILTON For For
4 BRENDAN C. HEGARTY For For
5 LOIS M. MARTIN For For
6 JOSEPH M. O'DONNELL For For
7 BARB J. SAMARDZICH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2009.
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KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECURITY 493143101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KTEC MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US4931431013 AGENDA 932987691 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GARY F. LOCKE For For
2 MICHAEL L. SHANNON For For
3 DONALD A. WASHBURN For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY SELECTION OF GRANT THORNTON Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 6
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GRIFFON CORPORATION
SECURITY 398433102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GFF MEETING DATE 04-Feb-2009
ISIN US3984331021 AGENDA 932988225 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HARVEY R. BLAU For For
2 GERALD J. CARDINALE For For
3 BRADLEY J. GROSS For For
4 GEN. DONALD J. KUTYNA For For
5 JAMES A. MITAROTONDA For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE GRIFFON Management Against Against
CORPORATION 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FOR GRANT UNDER THE PLAN BY 5,750,000 SHARES.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE GRIFFON Management For For
CORPORATION 2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES THAT MAY BE
GRANTED TO ANY ONE PARTICIPANT IN ANY ONE FISCAL
YEAR TO 1,500,000 SHARES.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION BY OUR AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF GRANT THORNTON LLP TO SERVE AS OUR
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL 2009.
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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 739128106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL POWL MEETING DATE 27-Feb-2009
ISIN US7391281067 AGENDA 932992604 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES F. CLARK For For
2 STEPHEN W. SEALE, JR. For For
3 ROBERT C. TRANCHON For For
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TIER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECURITY 88650Q100 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TIER MEETING DATE 11-Mar-2009
ISIN US88650Q1004 AGENDA 932999216 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES W. BERGER For For
2 SAMUEL CABOT III For For
3 JOHN J. DELUCCA For For
4 MORGAN P. GUENTHER For For
5 PHILIP G. HEASLEY For For
6 DAVID A. POE For For
7 RONALD L. ROSSETTI For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
03 TO APPROVE A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder For Against
OUR SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS.
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HERLEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 427398102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRLY MEETING DATE 17-Mar-2009
ISIN US4273981021 AGENDA 932996133 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN A. THONET For For
2 CARLOS C. CAMPBELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MARCUM & Management For For
KLIEGMAN LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDING AUGUST 2, 2009.
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THE TORO COMPANY
SECURITY 891092108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TTC MEETING DATE 18-Mar-2009
ISIN US8910921084 AGENDA 932995991 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JANET K. COOPER For For
2 GARY L. ELLIS For For
3 GREGG W. STEINHAFEL For For
02 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE TORO COMPANY 2000 Management Against Against
DIRECTORS STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 65,000.
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 7
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KAMAN CORPORATION
SECURITY 483548103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KAMN MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2009
ISIN US4835481031 AGENDA 933002521 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 E. REEVES CALLAWAY III For For
2 KAREN M. GARRISON For For
3 A. WILLIAM HIGGINS For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE ENSUING YEAR.
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NEWALLIANCE BANCSHARES, INC.
SECURITY 650203102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NAL MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2009
ISIN US6502031023 AGENDA 933010287 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT J. LYONS, JR. For For
2 ERIC A. MARZIALI For For
3 JULIA M. MCNAMARA For For
4 PEYTON R. PATTERSON For For
5 GERALD B. ROSENBERG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS (PROPOSAL 2).
03 TO 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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WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
SECURITY G96655108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WSH MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2009
ISIN BMG966551084 AGENDA 933007963 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM W. BRADLEY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. CALIFANO JR. Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNA C. CATALANO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR ROY GARDNER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SIR JEREMY HANLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBYN S. KRAVIT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. LANE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDY E. LANE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES F. MCCANN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH J. PLUMERI Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DOUGLAS B. ROBERTS. Management For For
02 TO REAPPOINT DELOITTE LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR UNTIL THE CLOSE OF THE NEXT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FIX
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
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VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 920253101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VMI MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2009
ISIN US9202531011 AGENDA 933017697 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLEN A. BARTON For For
2 DANIEL P. NEARY For For
3 KENNETH E. STINSON For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL
2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 8
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HMN FINANCIAL, INC.
SECURITY 40424G108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HMNF MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US40424G1085 AGENDA 933015237 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MAHLON C. SCHNEIDER For For
2 HUGH C. SMITH For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 THE APPROVAL OF THE HMN FINANCIAL, INC. 2009 EQUITY Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 THE APPROVAL, IN AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE, OF Management For For
THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVES, AS DISCLOSED IN
THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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FMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 302491303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FMC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2009
ISIN US3024913036 AGENDA 933016049 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PATRICIA A. BUFFLER
1B ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: G. PETER D'ALOIA
1C ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: C. SCOTT GREER
1D ELECTION OF CLASS II DIRECTOR FOR A THREE-YEAR Management For For
TERM EXPIRING IN 2012: PAUL J. NORRIS
1E ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM Management For For
EXPIRING IN 2010: DIRK A. KEMPTHORNE
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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DELUXE CORPORATION
SECURITY 248019101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DLX MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2009
ISIN US2480191012 AGENDA 933010821 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 RONALD C. BALDWIN For For
2 CHARLES A. HAGGERTY For For
3 ISAIAH HARRIS, JR. For For
4 DON J. MCGRATH For For
5 CHERYL E. MAYBERRY For For
6 NEIL J. METVINER For For
7 STEPHEN P. NACHTSHEIM For For
8 MARY ANN O'DWYER For For
9 MARTYN R. REDGRAVE For For
10 LEE J. SCHRAM For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DELUXE
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC.
SECURITY 171340102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHD MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US1713401024 AGENDA 933011380 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 T. ROSIE ALBRIGHT For For
2 RAVICHANDRA K. SALIGRAM For For
3 ROBERT K. SHEARER For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE CHURCH & DWIGHT CO.,
INC. 2009 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.
SECURITY 03937R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ARJ MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2009
ISIN US03937R1023 AGENDA 933012611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM H. POWELL For For
2 DANIEL S. SANDERS For For
3 JANICE J. TEAL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ARCH CHEMICALS, INC. 2009 LONG Management For For
TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 9
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THE BRINK'S COMPANY
SECURITY 109696104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BCO MEETING DATE 01-May-2009
ISIN US1096961040 AGENDA 933016164 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROGER G. ACKERMAN** For For
2 BETTY C. ALEWINE* For For
3 MICHAEL J. HERLING* For For
4 THOMAS C. SCHIEVELBEIN* For For
5 ROBERT J. STRANG** For For
02 APPROVE THE AUDIT AND ETHICS COMMITTEE'S Management For For
SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS AN INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO AUDIT THE
ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC.
SECURITY 955306105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WST MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US9553061055 AGENDA 933033639 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAULA A. JOHNSON For For
2 ANTHONY WELTERS For For
3 PATRICK J. ZENNER For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
SECURITY 723456109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PNK MEETING DATE 05-May-2009
ISIN US7234561097 AGENDA 933059809 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DANIEL R. LEE For For
2 STEPHEN C. COMER For For
3 JOHN V. GIOVENCO For For
4 RICHARD J. GOEGLEIN For For
5 ELLIS LANDAU For For
6 BRUCE A. LESLIE For For
7 JAMES L. MARTINEAU For For
8 MICHAEL ORNEST For For
9 LYNN P. REITNOUER For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S EXISTING EQUITY Management For For
PLANS AND INDUCEMENT OPTION GRANTS TO PERMIT A
ONE-TIME VALUE-FOR-VALUE STOCK OPTION EXCHANGE
PROGRAM.
03 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR.
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PEPSIAMERICAS, INC.
SECURITY 71343P200 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PAS MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US71343P2002 AGENDA 933019312 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
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
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 APPROVAL OF 2009 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 10
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STRATASYS, INC.
SECURITY 862685104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SSYS MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US8626851047 AGENDA 933039059 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 S. SCOTT CRUMP For For
2 RALPH E. CRUMP For For
3 EDWARD J. FIERKO For For
4 JOHN J. MCELENEY For For
5 CLIFFORD H. SCHWIETER For For
6 GREGORY L. WILSON For For
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
SECURITY 367905106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GET MEETING DATE 07-May-2009
ISIN US3679051066 AGENDA 933043856 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GLENN J. ANGIOLILLO For For
2 MICHAEL J. BENDER For For
3 E.K. GAYLORD II For For
4 RALPH HORN For For
5 DAVID W. JOHNSON For For
6 ELLEN LEVINE For For
7 ROBERT S. PRATHER, JR. For For
8 COLIN V. REED For For
9 MICHAEL D. ROSE For For
10 MICHAEL I. ROTH For For
11 ROBERT B. ROWLING For For
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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BRINK'S HOME SECURITY HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 109699108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CFL MEETING DATE 08-May-2009
ISIN US1096991088 AGENDA 933047070 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT B. ALLEN For For
2 MICHAEL S. GILLILAND For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS AN Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITY 25470F104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DISCA MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US25470F1049 AGENDA 933026381 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT R. BECK For For
2 J. DAVID WARGO For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS DISCOVERY
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009
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MARINER ENERGY, INC.
SECURITY 56845T305 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ME MEETING DATE 11-May-2009
ISIN US56845T3059 AGENDA 933040052 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BERNARD ARONSON For For
2 H. CLAYTON PETERSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 APPROVAL OF THE MARINER ENERGY, INC. THIRD Management Against Against
AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 11
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HICKORYTECH CORPORATION
SECURITY 429060106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HTCO MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US4290601065 AGENDA 933023068 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LYLE T. BOSACKER For For
2 MYRITA P. CRAIG For For
3 JOHN W. FINKE For For
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MIDAS, INC.
SECURITY 595626102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MDS MEETING DATE 12-May-2009
ISIN US5956261029 AGENDA 933048654 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAROBIN GILBERT, JR. For For
2 DIANE L. ROUTSON For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF MIDAS, INC. FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JANUARY 2, 2010.
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PICO HOLDINGS, INC.
SECURITY 693366205 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PICO MEETING DATE 15-May-2009
ISIN US6933662057 AGENDA 933029541 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 S.W. FOULKROD, III ESQ. For For
2 RICHARD D. RUPPERT, MD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP TO PERFORM Management For For
THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE COMPANY'S 2009 FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
SECURITY 846819100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SPAR MEETING DATE 20-May-2009
ISIN US8468191007 AGENDA 933059443 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KENNETH KACZMAREK For For
2 JOHN E. SZTYKIEL For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S Management For For
APPOINTMENT OF BDO SEIDMAN, LLP AS INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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SHUTTERFLY INC
SECURITY 82568P304 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SFLY MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US82568P3047 AGENDA 933044858 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEFFREY T. HOUSENBOLD For For
2 STEPHEN J. KILLEEN For For
3 JAMES N. WHITE For For
02 REAPPROVAL OF THE SECTION 162(M) PROVISIONS OF THE Management For For
2006 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
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L.B. FOSTER COMPANY
SECURITY 350060109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FSTR MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US3500601097 AGENDA 933046193 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 G. THOMAS MCKANE For For
2 WILLIAM H. RACKOFF For For
3 DIANE B. OWEN For For
4 PETER MCILROY II For For
5 SUZANNE B. ROWLAND For For
6 LEE B. FOSTER II For For
7 STAN L. HASSELBUSCH For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 12
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
SECURITY 754212108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RAVN MEETING DATE 21-May-2009
ISIN US7542121089 AGENDA 933051093 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANTHONY W. BOUR For For
2 DAVID A. CHRISTENSEN For For
3 THOMAS S. EVERIST For For
4 MARK E. GRIFFIN For For
5 CONRAD J. HOIGAARD For For
6 KEVIN T. KIRBY For For
7 CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN For For
8 RONALD M. MOQUIST For For
9 DANIEL A. RYKHUS For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFIY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE COMPANY'S CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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INTERMEC, INC.
SECURITY 458786100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IN MEETING DATE 27-May-2009
ISIN US4587861000 AGENDA 933053530 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICK J. BYRNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERIC J. DRAUT Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY K. HINCKLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYDIA H. KENNARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALLEN J. LAUER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN P. REYNOLDS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN B. SAMPLE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: OREN G. SHAFFER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY D. YOST Management For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INTERMEC, INC.'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009.
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FURMANITE CORPORATION
SECURITY 361086101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FRM MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US3610861011 AGENDA 933047587 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SANGWOO AHN For For
2 CHARLES R. COX For For
3 HANS KESSLER For For
4 MICHAEL L. ROSE For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF Management For For
THE FURMANITE CORPORATION 1994 STOCK INCENTIVE
PLAN.
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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION
SECURITY 243537107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DECK MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US2435371073 AGENDA 933073760 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ANGEL R. MARTINEZ For For
2 REX A. LICKLIDER For For
3 JOHN M. GIBBONS For For
4 JOHN G. PERENCHIO For For
5 MAUREEN CONNERS For For
6 TORE STEEN For For
7 RUTH M. OWADES For For
8 KARYN O. BARSA For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK FROM 20,000,000 SHARES TO 50,000,000
SHARES.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 13
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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
SECURITY 892918103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TACT MEETING DATE 28-May-2009
ISIN US8929181035 AGENDA 933079027 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 CHARLES A. DILL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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CHEMED CORPORATION
SECURITY 16359R103 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHE MEETING DATE 29-May-2009
ISIN US16359R1032 AGENDA 933070017 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN J. MCNAMARA For For
2 JOEL F. GEMUNDER For For
3 PATRICK P. GRACE For For
4 THOMAS C. HUTTON For For
5 WALTER L. KREBS For For
6 ANDREA R. LINDELL For For
7 ERNEST J. MROZEK For For
8 THOMAS P. RICE For For
9 DONALD E. SAUNDERS For For
10 GEORGE J. WALSH III For For
11 FRANK E. WOOD For For
02 RATIFICATION OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS INDEPENDENT
ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2009.
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HOME DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
SECURITY 437080104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HDIX MEETING DATE 02-Jun-2009
ISIN US4370801049 AGENDA 933077643 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE H. HOLLEY For For
2 JOSEPH H. CAPPER For For
02 TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE HOME DIAGNOSTICS, Management Against Against
INC. 2009 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2009
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DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION
SECURITY 268057106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DRCO MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2009
ISIN US2680571062 AGENDA 933056827 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GEORGE T. BABBITT, JR. For For
2 CHARLES P. MCCAUSLAND For For
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J.CREW GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 46612H402 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JCG MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2009
ISIN US46612H4020 AGENDA 933065179 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES COULTER For For
2 MILLARD DREXLER For For
3 STEVEN GRAND-JEAN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
ProxyEdge
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2008 to 06/30/2009 Report Date: 07/01/2009
The Gabelli Woodland Small Cap Value Fund 14
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EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECURITY 280358102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EDGW MEETING DATE 10-Jun-2009
ISIN US2803581022 AGENDA 933072390 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SHIRLEY SINGLETON For For
2 WAYNE WILSON For For
3 PAUL E. FLYNN For For
4 PAUL GUZZI For For
5 NANCY L. LEAMING For For
6 MICHAEL R. LOEB For For
7 BARRY B. WHITE For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & Management For For
TOUCHE LLP BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TO AUDIT THE ACCOUNTS
OF EDGEWATER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2009.
03 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE Management For For
THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION
SECURITY 043632108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ASCMA MEETING DATE 12-Jun-2009
ISIN US0436321089 AGENDA 933073936 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL J. POHL For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE ASCENT MEDIA CORPORATION 2008 Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFY SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
2009.
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BWAY HOLDING COMPANY
SECURITY 12429T104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BWY MEETING DATE 25-Jun-2009
ISIN US12429T1043 AGENDA 933105050 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND Management For For
RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AS
DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE SPECIAL
MEETING, AMENDING ARTICLE V THEREOF TO DELETE
PROVISION RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
02 DIRECTOR Management
1 JEAN-PIERRE M. ERGAS For For
2 WARREN J. HAYFORD For For
3 EARL L. MASON For For
4 LAWRENCE A. MCVICKER For For
5 DAVID M. RODERICK For For
6 KENNETH M. ROESSLER For For
7 WELLFORD L. SANDERS, JR For For
8 DAVID I. WAHRHAFTIG For For
9 THOMAS R. WALL, IV 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 Gabelli Equity Series Funds, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date August 27, 2009
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.