UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-09377
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Bruce N. Alpert
Gabelli Funds, LLC
One Corporate Center
Rye, New York 10580-1422
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-422-3554
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
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than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (Sections 239.24
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010
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Investment Company Report
WYETH
SECURITY 983024100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WYE MEETING DATE 20-Jul-2009
ISIN US9830241009 AGENDA 933114869 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 VOTE TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS Management For For
OF JANUARY 25, 2009, AMONG PFIZER INC., WAGNER
ACQUISITION CORP. AND WYETH, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED FROM
TIME TO TIME
02 VOTE TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE MEETING, IF Management For For
NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES IF THERE ARE
NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO ADOPT THE MERGER AGREEMENT
3A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. AMEN Management For For
3B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRITELLI Management For For
3C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
3D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTOR F. GANZI Management For For
3E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT LANGER Management For For
3F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE Management For For
3G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND J. MCGUIRE Management For For
3H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY LAKE POLAN Management For For
3I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERNARD POUSSOT Management For For
3J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY L. ROGERS Management For For
3K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. TORELL III Management For For
04 VOTE TO RATIFY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS WYETH'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2009
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REPORTING ON WYETH'S Shareholder Against For
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRADE ASSOCIATION PAYMENTS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION
SECURITY 806605101 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL SGP MEETING DATE 07-Aug-2009
ISIN US8066051017 AGENDA 933118540 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF Management For For
MARCH 8, 2009, BY AND AMONG MERCK & CO., INC.,
SCHERING-PLOUGH CORPORATION, SP MERGER SUBSIDIARY ONE,
INC., AND SP MERGER SUBSIDIARY TWO, INC., AS IT MAY BE
AMENDED (THE "MERGER AGREEMENT") AND THE ISSUANCE OF
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK IN THE MERGER CONTEMPLATED BY THE
MERGER AGREEMENT.
02 APPROVE ANY ADJOURNMENT OF THE SCHERING-PLOUGH SPECIAL Management For For
MEETING (INCLUDING, IF NECESSARY, TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL
PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES TO APPROVE THE
MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK IN THE MERGER).
ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY
SECURITY 039483102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADM MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2009
ISIN US0394831020 AGENDA 933149797 - 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: D.E. FELSINGER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: V.F. HAYNES Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. MACIEL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P.J. MOORE 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 ADOPT THE ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY 2009 INCENTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION PLAN.
03 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2010.
04 ADOPT STOCKHOLDER'S PROPOSAL REGARDING GLOBAL HUMAN Shareholder Against For
RIGHTS STANDARDS.
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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 17275R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CSCO MEETING DATE 12-Nov-2009
ISIN US17275R1023 AGENDA 933147262 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROL A. BARTZ Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. MICHELE BURNS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LARRY R. CARTER Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CHAMBERS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN L. HALLA Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DR. JOHN L. HENNESSY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD M. KOVACEVICH Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODERICK C. MCGEARY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL K. POWELL Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN M. WEST Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY YANG Management For For
02 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE 2005 Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE Management For For
STOCK PURCHASE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS CISCO'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2010.
05 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY A SHAREHOLDER TO AMEND CISCO'S Shareholder Against For
BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
06 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
TO ADOPT A POLICY THAT SHAREHOLDERS BE PROVIDED THE
OPPORTUNITY, AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, TO
VOTE ON AN ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE
COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING.
07 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD Shareholder Against For
TO PUBLISH A REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS, WITHIN SIX MONTHS,
PROVIDING A SUMMARIZED LISTING AND ASSESSMENT OF
CONCRETE STEPS CISCO COULD REASONABLY TAKE TO REDUCE THE
LIKELIHOOD THAT ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES MIGHT ENABLE OR
ENCOURAGE THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, AS SET FORTH IN
THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
DIRECTV
SECURITY 25459L106 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2009
ISIN US25459L1061 AGENDA 933157807 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, DATED AS OF Management Against Against
MAY 3, 2009, AS AMENDED, BY AND AMONG LIBERTY MEDIA
CORPORATION, LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT, INC., THE DIRECTV
GROUP, INC., DIRECTV, DTVG ONE, INC., AND DTVG TWO, INC.
02 TO APPROVE THE VOTING AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL Management Against Against
AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF MAY 3, 2009, AS AMENDED, BY AND
AMONG THE DIRECTV GROUP, INC., LIBERTY ENTERTAINMENT,
INC., DIRECTV, JOHN C. MALONE, LESLIE MALONE, THE TRACY
L. NEAL TRUST A AND THE EVAN D. MALONE TRUST A.
03 TO APPROVE AN ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL MEETING, IF Management Against Against
NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE, TO PERMIT FURTHER SOLICITATION
OF PROXIES IF THERE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT VOTES AT THE
SPECIAL MEETING TO APPROVE THE PROPOSALS DESCRIBED ABOVE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
MONSANTO COMPANY
SECURITY 61166W101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MON MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2010
ISIN US61166W1018 AGENDA 933172900 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK V. ATLEE III Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. CHICOINE, PH.D Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR H. HARPER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GWENDOLYN S. KING Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE MONSANTO COMPANY Management For For
2005 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
SECURITY 060505104 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL BAC MEETING DATE 23-Feb-2010
ISIN US0605051046 AGENDA 933183218 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BANK OF AMERICA Management For For
CORPORATION AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 10 BILLION TO 11.3 BILLION.
02 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL Management For For
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 PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN ITEM 1.
DEERE & COMPANY
SECURITY 244199105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DE MEETING DATE 24-Feb-2010
ISIN US2441991054 AGENDA 933182824 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SAMUEL R. ALLEN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AULANA L. PETERS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. SPEER Management For For
02 COMPANY PROPOSAL #1 - AMEND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF ALL
DIRECTORS
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL #2 - AMEND THE JOHN DEERE OMNIBUS Management Against Against
EQUITY AND INCENTIVE PLAN
04 COMPANY PROPOSAL #3 - RE-APPROVE THE JOHN DEERE Management For For
SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN
05 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
FISCAL 2010
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - CEO PAY DISPARITY Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL #3 - SEPARATION OF CEO AND CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
RESPONSIBILITIES
APPLE INC.
SECURITY 037833100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AAPL MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2010
ISIN US0378331005 AGENDA 933180680 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL For For
2 MILLARD S. DREXLER For For
3 ALBERT A. GORE, JR. For For
4 STEVEN P. JOBS For For
5 ANDREA JUNG For For
6 A.D. LEVINSON, PH.D. For For
7 JEROME B. YORK For For
02 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. 2003 EMPLOYEE Management Against Against
STOCK PLAN.
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. 1997 DIRECTOR Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
04 TO HOLD AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For
05 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS
A VOTE "AGAINST" PROPOSALS 6 AND 7.
06 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED Shareholder Against For
"SUSTAINABILITY REPORT," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE
MEETING.
07 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "AMEND Shareholder Against For
CORPORATE BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD COMMITTEE ON
SUSTAINABILITY," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
SECURITY 038222105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMAT MEETING DATE 09-Mar-2010
ISIN US0382221051 AGENDA 933184599 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 AART J. DE GEUS For For
2 STEPHEN R. FORREST For For
3 THOMAS J. IANNOTTI For For
4 SUSAN M. JAMES For For
5 ALEXANDER A. KARSNER For For
6 GERHARD H. PARKER For For
7 DENNIS D. POWELL For For
8 WILLEM P. ROELANDTS For For
9 JAMES E. ROGERS For For
10 MICHAEL R. SPLINTER For For
11 ROBERT H. SWAN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS APPLIED Management For For
MATERIALS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
SECURITY 254687106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DIS MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2010
ISIN US2546871060 AGENDA 933183751 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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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: SHERYL SANDBERG Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ORIN C. SMITH Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS THE COMPANY'S REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR 2010.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED Management Against Against
2005 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION RELATING TO INTERESTED
PERSON TRANSACTIONS.
05 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION RELATING TO BYLAW
AMENDMENTS.
06 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION RELATING TO TRACKING STOCK
PROVISIONS.
07 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION RELATING TO CLASSIFIED
BOARD TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
08 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
09 TO APPROVE THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO EX-GAY Shareholder Against For
NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY.
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TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.
SECURITY H89128104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TYC MEETING DATE 10-Mar-2010
ISIN CH0100383485 AGENDA 933185298 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE PARENT COMPANY Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD AND THE
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009.
02 TO DISCHARGE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM LIABILITY FOR Management For For
THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 25, 2009.
03 DIRECTOR Management
1 EDWARD D. BREEN For For
2 MICHAEL E. DANIELS For For
3 TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE For For
4 BRIAN DUPERREAULT For For
5 BRUCE S. GORDON For For
6 RAJIV L. GUPTA For For
7 JOHN A. KROL For For
8 BRENDAN R. O'NEILL For For
9 WILLIAM S. STAVROPOULOS For For
10 SANDRA S. WIJNBERG For For
11 R. DAVID YOST For For
4A TO ELECT DELOITTE AG (ZURICH) AS STATUTORY AUDITORS Management For For
UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
4B TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
PURPOSES OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW REPORTING FOR
THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 24, 2010.
4C TO ELECT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG (ZURICH) AS SPECIAL Management For For
AUDITORS UNTIL OUR NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
5A TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2009 RESULTS. Management For For
5B TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF A DIVIDEND IN THE FORM OF A Management For For
CAPITAL REDUCTION, SUCH PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN FOUR
QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS AT SUCH TIMES DURING THE PERIOD
THROUGH THE NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AS SHALL BE
DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.
06 AMENDMENT TO OUR ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE FOR Management Against Against
PLURALITY VOTING IN THE EVENT THAT NUMBER OF CANDIDATES
THAT ARE NOMINATED FOR ELECTION EXCEEDS NUMBER OF
POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
07 TO CONSIDER AND ACT ON SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY Management For For
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT
THEREOF.
COVIDIEN PLC
SECURITY G2554F105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COV MEETING DATE 16-Mar-2010
ISIN IE00B3QN1M21 AGENDA 933185337 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THE COMPANY'S IRISH STATUTORY Management For For
ACCOUNTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS
THEREON.
2A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG ARNOLD Management For For
2B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT H. BRUST Management For For
2C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. CONNORS, JR. Management For For
2D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER J. COUGHLIN Management For For
2E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY M. DONAHUE Management For For
2F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHY J. HERBERT Management For For
2G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL J. HOGAN, III Management For For
2H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. MEELIA Management For For
2I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS H. REILLEY Management For For
2J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TADATAKA YAMADA Management For For
2K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH A. ZACCAGNINO Management For For
03 TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUTHORIZE THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE TO SET THE AUDITORS' REMUNERATION.
04 TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPANY AND/OR ANY SUBSIDIARY OF THE Management For For
COMPANY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF COMPANY SHARES.
S5 TO AUTHORIZE THE REISSUE PRICE RANGE OF TREASURY SHARES. Management For For
(SPECIAL RESOLUTION)
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DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
SECURITY 254709108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DFS MEETING DATE 08-Apr-2010
ISIN US2547091080 AGENDA 933193663 - 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 H. 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 ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER Management For For
COMPENSATION.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP.
SECURITY 064058100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BK MEETING DATE 13-Apr-2010
ISIN US0640581007 AGENDA 933207436 - 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 2009 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH RESPECT TO CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING ADOPTION OF POLICY Shareholder Against For
REQUIRING FIVE-YEAR LOCK-UP PERIOD FOR SENIOR
EXECUTIVES' EQUITY INCENTIVE AWARDS.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL OF Shareholder Against For
CERTAIN FUTURE SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS WITH SENIOR
EXECUTIVES.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 882508104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TXN MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2010
ISIN US8825081040 AGENDA 933195465 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.W. BABB, JR. 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 ERNST & Management For For
YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
7
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
CITIGROUP INC.
SECURITY 172967101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL C MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2010
ISIN US1729671016 AGENDA 933203503 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN J.P. BELDA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY C. COLLINS Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JERRY A. GRUNDHOFER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. JOSS Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANDREW N. LIVERIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL E. O'NEILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIKRAM S. PANDIT Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. PARSONS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE R. RICCIARDI Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH RODIN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT L. RYAN Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANTHONY M. SANTOMERO Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DIANA L. TAYLOR Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, JR. Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS CITI'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITIGROUP 2009 Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TARP REPAYMENT SHARES. Management For For
05 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE CITI'S 2009 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For
06 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE TAX BENEFITS PRESERVATION PLAN. Management Against Against
07 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE REVERSE STOCK SPLIT EXTENSION. Management For For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL NON- Shareholder Against For
PARTISANSHIP.
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING A REPORT ON COLLATERAL Shareholder Against For
FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER DERIVATIVES TRADES.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT STOCKHOLDERS Shareholder Against For
HOLDING 10% OR ABOVE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL
STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Shareholder Against For
RETAIN 75% OF THE SHARES ACQUIRED THROUGH COMPENSATION
PLANS FOR TWO YEARS FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
13 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF Shareholder Against For
EXPENSES INCURRED BY A STOCKHOLDER IN A CONTESTED
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
SECURITY 478160104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JNJ MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2010
ISIN US4781601046 AGENDA 933205963 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
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: SUSAN L. LINDQUIST Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. MULCAHY 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 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
2010
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
04 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
8
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
PFIZER INC.
SECURITY 717081103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PFE MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2010
ISIN US7170811035 AGENDA 933210243 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
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: FRANCES D. FERGUSSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GRAY III Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CONSTANCE J. HORNER Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES M. KILTS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY B. KINDLER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. LORCH Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN P. MASCOTTE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1O 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 2010.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF Management For For
SHARES REQUIRED FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL SPECIAL
MEETINGS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING STOCK OPTIONS. Shareholder Against For
NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
SECURITY 651639106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEM MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2010
ISIN US6516391066 AGENDA 933199297 - 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.T. O'BRIEN For For
8 J.B. PRESCOTT For For
9 D.C. ROTH For For
10 J.V. TARANIK For For
11 S.R. THOMPSON For For
02 RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS NEWMONT'S INDEPENDENT
AUDITORS FOR 2010.
03 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY
STATEMENT, IF PROPERLY INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
04 CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL TO APPROVE Shareholder Against For
MAJORITY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS IN A
NON-CONTESTED ELECTION, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING
PROXY STATEMENT, IF PROPERLY INTRODUCED AT THE MEETING.
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 438516106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HON MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2010
ISIN US4385161066 AGENDA 933201371 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GORDON M. BETHUNE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN BURKE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID M. COTE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. SCOTT DAVIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINNET F. DEILY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLIVE R. HOLLICK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE PAZ Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRADLEY T. SHEARES Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. WRIGHT Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Management For For
03 AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION - RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREOWNERS
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
05 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shareholder Against For
06 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
07 HUMAN RIGHTS -- DEVELOP AND ADOPT POLICIES Shareholder Against For
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
THE BOEING COMPANY
SECURITY 097023105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BA MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2010
ISIN US0970231058 AGENDA 933201561 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN H. BIGGS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN E. BRYSON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID L. CALHOUN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARTHUR D. COLLINS, JR. Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LINDA Z. COOK Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM M. DALEY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDMUND P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN F. MCDONNELL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN C. SCHWAB Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MIKE S. ZAFIROVSKI Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 ETHICAL CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CONTRACTS. Shareholder Against For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
05 CHANGE OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD TO CALL SPECIAL MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
06 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN. Shareholder Against For
07 REPORT ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
SECURITY 025816109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AXP MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2010
ISIN US0258161092 AGENDA 933202436 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.F. AKERSON For For
2 C. BARSHEFSKY For For
3 U.M. BURNS For For
4 K.I. CHENAULT For For
5 P. CHERNIN For For
6 J. LESCHLY For For
7 R.C. LEVIN For For
8 R.A. MCGINN For For
9 E.D. MILLER For For
10 S.S REINEMUND For For
11 R.D. WALTER For For
12 R.A. WILLIAMS For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR 2010.
03 ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO CUMULATIVE VOTING FOR Shareholder Against For
DIRECTORS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE CALLING OF SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SHARE RETENTION Shareholder Against For
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVES.
10
ProxyEdge Report Date: 7/6/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
SECURITY 459200101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBM MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2010
ISIN US4592001014 AGENDA 933199653 - 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: A.N. LIVERIS Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W.J. MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: T. NISHIMURO Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.W. OWENS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.J. PALMISANO Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.E. SPERO Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. TAUREL Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.H. ZAMBRANO Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUAL Shareholder Against For
INCENTIVE PAYOUT
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NEW THRESHOLD FOR CALLING Shareholder Against For
SPECIAL MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION.
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
SECURITY 949746101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WFC MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2010
ISIN US9497461015 AGENDA 933204593 - 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: RICHARD D. MCCORMICK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CYNTHIA H. MILLIGAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS G. MOORE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PHILIP J. QUIGLEY Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JUDITH M. RUNSTAD Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN W. SANGER Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. STEEL Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN G. STUMPF Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN G. SWENSON Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION Management For For
REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S NAMED
EXECUTIVES.
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY'S Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE COMPANY'S
AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK FROM 6 BILLION TO 9
BILLION.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A POLICY TO REQUIRE AN Shareholder Against For
INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON CHARITABLE Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON POLITICAL Shareholder Against For
CONTRIBUTIONS.
STRYKER CORPORATION
SECURITY 863667101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYK MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2010
ISIN US8636671013 AGENDA 933206131 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HOWARD E. COX, JR. For For
2 SRIKANT M. DATAR 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 LLP AS Management For For
OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
2010.
11
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
SECURITY 060505104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAC MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2010
ISIN US0605051046 AGENDA 933203111 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. BOARDMAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. PAUL JONES, JR. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY Management For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010
03 A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BANK OF AMERICA Management For For
AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FROM 11.3 BILLION TO 12.8 BILLION
04 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE APPROVING EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION
05 A PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 KEY Management Against Against
ASSOCIATE STOCK PLAN
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT Shareholder Against For
EMPLOYMENT
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - NON-DEDUCTIBLE PAY Shareholder Against For
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - SUCCESSION PLANNING Shareholder Against For
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DERIVATIVES TRADING Shareholder Against For
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - RECOUP INCENTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
SECURITY 263534109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DD MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2010
ISIN US2635341090 AGENDA 933206535 - 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: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN J. KULLMAN Management For For
1L 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
04 ON AMENDMENT TO HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY Shareholder Against For
12
ProxyEdge Report Date: 7/6/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
EMC CORPORATION
SECURITY 268648102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EMC MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2010
ISIN US2686481027 AGENDA 933203200 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL W. BROWN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDOLPH L. COWEN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. CRONIN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL DEEGAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. DISTASIO Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. EGAN 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 THE SELECTION BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS EMC'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS.
03 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS.
04 TO ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO AN Shareholder Against For
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
AOL INC.
SECURITY 00184X105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AOL MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2010
ISIN US00184X1054 AGENDA 933204997 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TIM ARMSTRONG Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD DALZELL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN DYKSTRA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM HAMBRECHT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN LYNE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA MITCHELL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL POWELL Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDRIC REYNOLDS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES STENGEL Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES WIATT Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
3 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AOL INC. 2010 STOCK Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
4 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED AOL INC. ANNUAL Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
AT&T INC.
SECURITY 00206R102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL T MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2010
ISIN US00206R1023 AGENDA 933200177 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA P. UPTON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
04 PENSION CREDIT POLICY. Shareholder Against For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
06 SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2009 to 06/30/2010
The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
AGNICO-EAGLE MINES LIMITED
SECURITY 008474108 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL AEM MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2010
ISIN CA0084741085 AGENDA 933238621 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEANNE M. BAKER For For
2 DOUGLAS R. BEAUMONT For For
3 SEAN BOYD For For
4 CLIFFORD DAVIS For For
5 DAVID GAROFALO For For
6 BERNARD KRAFT For For
7 MEL LEIDERMAN For For
8 JAMES D. NASSO For For
9 MERFYN ROBERTS For For
10 EBERHARD SCHERKUS For For
11 HOWARD R. STOCKFORD For For
12 PERTTI VOUTILAINEN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE Management For For
CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
03 AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF Management For For
AGNICO-EAGLE'S STOCK OPTION PLAN.
04 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO Management For For
AGNICO-EAGLE'S ARTICLES OF AMALGAMATION AND AUTHORIZING
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
SECURITY 110122108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BMY MEETING DATE 04-May-2010
ISIN US1101221083 AGENDA 933210609 - 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 THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS.
04 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISION - COMMON STOCK.
05 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION - Management For For
SUPERMAJORITY VOTING PROVISIONS - PREFERRED STOCK.
06 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE. Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT. Shareholder Against For
08 REPORT ON ANIMAL USE. Shareholder Against For
SUNCOR ENERGY INC.
SECURITY 867224107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SU MEETING DATE 04-May-2010
ISIN CA8672241079 AGENDA 933215611 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MEL E. BENSON For For
2 BRIAN A. CANFIELD For For
3 DOMINIC D'ALESSANDRO For For
4 JOHN T. FERGUSON For For
5 W. DOUGLAS FORD For For
6 RICHARD L. GEORGE For For
7 PAUL HASELDONCKX For For
8 JOHN R. HUFF For For
9 JACQUES LAMARRE For For
10 BRIAN F. MACNEILL For For
11 MAUREEN MCCAW For For
12 MICHAEL W. O'BRIEN For For
13 JAMES W. SIMPSON For For
14 EIRA THOMAS For For
02 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITOR Management For For
OF SUNCOR ENERGY INC. FOR THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION AS SUCH.
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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
SECURITY 369550108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GD MEETING DATE 05-May-2010
ISIN US3695501086 AGENDA 933209290 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES S. CROWN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. FRICKS Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAY L. JOHNSON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. JOULWAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL G. KAMINSKI Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN M. KEANE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESTER L. LYLES Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. OSBORN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT WALMSLEY Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL WITH REGARD TO WEAPONS IN SPACE. Shareholder Against For
CME GROUP
SECURITY 12572Q105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CME MEETING DATE 05-May-2010
ISIN US12572Q1058 AGENDA 933210495 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 TERRENCE A. DUFFY For For
2 CHARLES P. CAREY For For
3 MARK E. CERMAK For For
4 MARTIN J. GEPSMAN For For
5 LEO MELAMED For For
6 JOSEPH NICIFORO For For
7 C.C. ODOM II For For
8 JOHN F. SANDNER For For
9 DENNIS A. SUSKIND For For
02 TO RATIFY ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
PEPSICO, INC.
SECURITY 713448108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEP MEETING DATE 05-May-2010
ISIN US7134481081 AGENDA 933213388 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
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
02 APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PEPSICO, INC. 2007 LONG- TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
(PROXY STATEMENT P. 67)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREHOLDERS MEETING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 68)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PUBLIC POLICY REPORT (PROXY Shareholder Against For
STATEMENT P. 70)
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
SECURITY 92343V104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VZ MEETING DATE 06-May-2010
ISIN US92343V1044 AGENDA 933212451 - 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: RODNEY E. SLATER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN R. STAFFORD Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 PROHIBIT GRANTING STOCK OPTIONS Shareholder Against For
05 GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
06 PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING Shareholder Against For
08 ADOPT AND DISCLOSE SUCCESSION PLANNING POLICY Shareholder Against For
09 SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF BENEFITS PAID AFTER DEATH Shareholder Against For
10 EXECUTIVE STOCK RETENTION REQUIREMENTS Shareholder Against For
AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY, INC.
SECURITY 030420103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AWK MEETING DATE 07-May-2010
ISIN US0304201033 AGENDA 933213299 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN P. ADIK For For
2 DONALD L. CORRELL For For
3 MARTHA CLARK GOSS For For
4 JULIE A. DOBSON For For
5 RICHARD R. GRIGG For For
6 JULIA L. JOHNSON For For
7 GEORGE MACKENZIE For For
8 WILLIAM J. MARRAZZO For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2010.
MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY
SECURITY 582839106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MJN MEETING DATE 11-May-2010
ISIN US5828391061 AGENDA 933237338 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEPHEN W. GOLSBY For For
2 DR.STEVEN M. ALTSCHULER For For
3 HOWARD B. BERNICK For For
4 JAMES M. CORNELIUS For For
5 PETER G. RATCLIFFE For For
6 DR. ELLIOTT SIGAL For For
7 ROBERT S. SINGER For For
8 KIMBERLY A. CASIANO For For
9 ANNA C. CATALANO For For
02 APPROVAL OF MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY 2009 AMENDED Management For For
AND RESTATED STOCK AWARD AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE Management For For
LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM (INDEPENDENT AUDITORS) IN 2010.
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CONOCOPHILLIPS
SECURITY 20825C104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COP MEETING DATE 12-May-2010
ISIN US20825C1045 AGENDA 933218617 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. ARMITAGE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD H. AUCHINLECK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. COPELAND, JR. Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH M. DUBERSTEIN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUTH R. HARKIN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HAROLD W. MCGRAW III Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES J. MULVA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. NIBLOCK Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HARALD J. NORVIK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM K. REILLY Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KATHRYN C. TURNER Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM E. WADE, JR. Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
CONOCOPHILLIPS' INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2010.
03 BOARD RISK MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT Shareholder Against For
04 GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION Shareholder Against For
05 OIL SANDS DRILLING Shareholder Against For
06 LOUISIANA WETLANDS Shareholder Against For
07 FINANCIAL RISKS OF CLIMATE CHANGE Shareholder Against For
08 TOXIC POLLUTION REPORT Shareholder Against For
09 GENDER EXPRESSION NON-DISCRIMINATION Shareholder Against For
10 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
LEAR CORPORATION
SECURITY 521865204 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL LEA MEETING DATE 13-May-2010
ISIN US5218652049 AGENDA 933221816 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS LEAR Management For For
CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
FIRM FOR 2010.
TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 14-May-2010
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933218338 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & Management For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 Management For For
TO BE CARRIED FORWARD.
04 CHANGE OF THE COMPANY'S PLACE OF INCORPORATION IN Management For For
SWITZERLAND.
05 RENEWAL OF THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. Management For For
06 DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE FORM OF A PAR VALUE Management For For
REDUCTION.
07 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE Management For For
SWISS FEDERAL ACT ON INTERMEDIATED SECURITIES.
8A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. NEWMAN. Management For For
8B REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS W. CASON. Management For For
8C REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. SPRAGUE. Management For For
8D REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT. Management For For
8E REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE. Management For For
09 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010.
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 14-May-2010
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933265868 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED Management For For
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR
2009.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & Management For For
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 Management For For
TO BE CARRIED FORWARD.
04 CHANGE OF THE COMPANY'S PLACE OF INCORPORATION IN Management For For
SWITZERLAND.
05 RENEWAL OF THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZED SHARE CAPITAL. Management For For
06 DISTRIBUTION TO SHAREHOLDERS IN THE FORM OF A PAR VALUE Management For For
REDUCTION.
07 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION TO REFLECT THE Management For For
SWISS FEDERAL ACT ON INTERMEDIATED SECURITIES.
8A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN L. NEWMAN. Management For For
8B REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS W. CASON. Management For For
8C REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT M. SPRAGUE. Management For For
8D REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. MICHAEL TALBERT. Management For For
8E REELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN L. WHITMIRE. Management For For
09 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010.
KRAFT FOODS INC.
SECURITY 50075N104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KFT MEETING DATE 18-May-2010
ISIN US50075N1046 AGENDA 933205331 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AJAYPAL S. BANGA Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MYRA M. HART Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOIS D. JULIBER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK D. KETCHUM Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MACKEY J. MCDONALD Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN C. POPE Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FREDRIC G. REYNOLDS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRENE B. ROSENFELD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.F. VAN BOXMEER Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK G. ZARB Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
3 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY Shareholder Against For
WRITTEN CONSENT.
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
SECURITY 46625H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JPM MEETING DATE 18-May-2010
ISIN US46625H1005 AGENDA 933226501 - 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 ACCOUNTING Management For For
FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
04 POLITICAL NON-PARTISANSHIP Shareholder Against For
05 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
06 COLLATERAL IN OVER THE COUNTER DERIVATIVES TRADING Shareholder Against For
07 SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT Shareholder Against For
08 INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN Shareholder Against For
09 PAY DISPARITY Shareholder Against For
10 SHARE RETENTION Shareholder Against For
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HALLIBURTON COMPANY
SECURITY 406216101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HAL MEETING DATE 19-May-2010
ISIN US4062161017 AGENDA 933223668 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.M. BENNETT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.R. BOYD Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. CARROLL Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N.K. DICCIANI Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.M. GILLIS Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.T. HACKETT Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.J. LESAR Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.A. MALONE Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.L. MARTIN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.L. REED Management For For
02 PROPOSAL FOR RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF AUDITORS. Management For For
03 PROPOSAL ON HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY. Shareholder Against For
04 PROPOSAL ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICIES. Shareholder Against For
06 PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
INTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 458140100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INTC MEETING DATE 19-May-2010
ISIN US4581401001 AGENDA 933224367 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN L. DECKER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN J. DONAHOE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED E. HUNDT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAUL S. OTELLINI Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES D. PLUMMER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID S. POTTRUCK Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JANE E. SHAW Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK D. YEARY Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. YOFFIE Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE
CURRENT YEAR
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
THE HOME DEPOT, INC.
SECURITY 437076102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HD MEETING DATE 20-May-2010
ISIN US4370761029 AGENDA 933228226 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F. DUANE ACKERMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID H. BATCHELDER Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCIS S. BLAKE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARI BOUSBIB Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY D. BRENNEMAN Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALBERT P. CAREY Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARMANDO CODINA Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KAREN L. KATEN Management For For
02 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP Management For For
03 PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE Management For For
GOALS FOR QUALIFIED PERFORMANCE- BASED AWARDS UNDER THE
HOME DEPOT, INC. 2005 OMNIBUS STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE OFFICER Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY Shareholder Against For
WRITTEN CONSENT
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF Shareholder Against For
THE BOARD
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DIVERSITY Shareholder Against For
REPORT
10 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING REINCORPORATION IN NORTH Shareholder Against For
DAKOTA
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YUM! BRANDS, INC.
SECURITY 988498101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL YUM MEETING DATE 20-May-2010
ISIN US9884981013 AGENDA 933232504 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. DORMAN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MASSIMO FERRAGAMO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. DAVID GRISSOM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BONNIE G. HILL Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT HOLLAND, JR. Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH G. LANGONE Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JONATHAN S. LINEN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS C. NELSON Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID C. NOVAK Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS M. RYAN Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JING-SHYH S. SU Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT D. WALTER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 21 OF PROXY) Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
SHAREOWNER MEETINGS (PAGE 23 OF PROXY)
CEPHALON, INC.
SECURITY 156708109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CEPH MEETING DATE 20-May-2010
ISIN US1567081096 AGENDA 933232528 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK BALDINO, JR., PH.D. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. EGAN Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARTYN D. GREENACRE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VAUGHN M. KAILIAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KEVIN E. MOLEY Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES A. SANDERS, M.D. Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL R. WILENSKY, PH.D. Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DENNIS L. WINGER Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EQUITY COMPENSATION Management Against Against
PLAN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED FOR
ISSUANCE.
03 APPROVAL OF CEPHALON, INC.'S 2010 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
FPL GROUP, INC.
SECURITY 302571104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FPL MEETING DATE 21-May-2010
ISIN US3025711041 AGENDA 933228062 - 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 WILLIAM H. SWANSON For For
11 MICHAEL H. THAMAN For For
12 HANSEL E. TOOKES, II For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
03 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE RESTATED Management For For
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF FPL GROUP, INC. TO CHANGE
THE COMPANY'S NAME TO NEXTERA ENERGY, INC.
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TIME WARNER INC.
SECURITY 887317303 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TWX MEETING DATE 21-May-2010
ISIN US8873173038 AGENDA 933230233 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES L. BARKSDALE Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM P. BARR 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: FRED HASSAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. MILES Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH J. NOVACK Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DEBORAH C. WRIGHT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE TIME WARNER INC. 2010 Management Against Against
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
04 COMPANY PROPOSAL TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE Management For For
COMPANY'S BY-LAWS TO PROVIDE THAT HOLDERS OF AT LEAST
15% OF THE COMBINED VOTING POWER OF THE COMPANY'S
OUTSTANDING CAPITAL STOCK MAY REQUEST A SPECIAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EQUITY RETENTION POLICY. Shareholder Against For
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO Shareholder Against For
RATIFY COMPENSATION OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED
SECURITY 91324P102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UNH MEETING DATE 24-May-2010
ISIN US91324P1021 AGENDA 933235031 - 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 & TOUCHE LLP Management For For
AS THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING Shareholder Against For
EXPENSES.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ADVISORY VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING, INC.
SECURITY 25271C102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DO MEETING DATE 24-May-2010
ISIN US25271C1027 AGENDA 933246096 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JAMES S. TISCH For For
2 LAWRENCE R. DICKERSON For For
3 JOHN R. BOLTON For For
4 CHARLES L. FABRIKANT For For
5 PAUL G. GAFFNEY II For For
6 EDWARD GREBOW For For
7 HERBERT C. HOFMANN For For
8 ARTHUR L. REBELL For For
9 RAYMOND S. TROUBH For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME Management For For
BEFORE THE ANNUAL MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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MERCK & CO., INC.
SECURITY 58933Y105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MRK MEETING DATE 25-May-2010
ISIN US58933Y1055 AGENDA 933236920 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE A. BRUN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS R. CECH 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 Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM N. KELLEY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. ROBERT KIDDER Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROCHELLE B. LAZARUS Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS E. REPRESAS Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA F. RUSSO Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS E. SHENK Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ANNE M. TATLOCK Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CRAIG B. THOMPSON Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
1Q 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 2010.
03 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2010 INCENTIVE STOCK PLAN. Management For For
04 PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE 2010 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS STOCK Management For For
OPTION PLAN.
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 30231G102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL XOM MEETING DATE 26-May-2010
ISIN US30231G1022 AGENDA 933239267 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 M.J. BOSKIN For For
2 P. BRABECK-LETMATHE For For
3 L.R. FAULKNER For For
4 J.S. FISHMAN For For
5 K.C. FRAZIER For For
6 W.W. GEORGE For For
7 M.C. NELSON For For
8 S.J. PALMISANO For For
9 S.S REINEMUND For For
10 R.W. TILLERSON For For
11 E.E. WHITACRE, JR. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS (PAGE 52) Management For For
03 SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS (PAGE 54) Shareholder Against For
04 INCORPORATE IN NORTH DAKOTA (PAGE 55) Shareholder Against For
05 SHAREHOLDER ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
(PAGE 56)
06 AMENDMENT OF EEO POLICY (PAGE 57) Shareholder Against For
07 POLICY ON WATER (PAGE 59) Shareholder Against For
08 WETLANDS RESTORATION POLICY (PAGE 60) Shareholder Against For
09 REPORT ON CANADIAN OIL SANDS (PAGE 62) Shareholder Against For
10 REPORT ON NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION (PAGE 64) Shareholder Against For
11 REPORT ON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY (PAGE 65) Shareholder Against For
12 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GOALS (PAGE 67) Shareholder Against For
13 PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS (PAGE 69) Shareholder Against For
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CHEVRON CORPORATION
SECURITY 166764100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CVX MEETING DATE 26-May-2010
ISIN US1667641005 AGENDA 933241743 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S.H. ARMACOST Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L.F. DEILY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.E. DENHAM Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.J. EATON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. HAGEL Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: E. HERNANDEZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.G. JENIFER Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G.L. KIRKLAND Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: S. NUNN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D.B. RICE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K.W. SHARER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C.R. SHOEMATE Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.G. STUMPF Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R.D. SUGAR Management For For
1O ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. WARE Management For For
1P ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J.S. WATSON Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING Management For For
FIRM
03 AMENDMENT TO CHEVRON'S BY-LAWS TO REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE Management For For
OF STOCKHOLDINGS REQUIRED FOR STOCKHOLDERS TO CALL FOR
SPECIAL MEETINGS
04 APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR WITH Shareholder Against For
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE
05 HOLDING EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION THROUGH RETIREMENT Shareholder Against For
06 DISCLOSURE OF PAYMENTS TO HOST GOVERNMENTS Shareholder Against For
07 GUIDELINES FOR COUNTRY SELECTION Shareholder Against For
08 FINANCIAL RISKS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE Shareholder Against For
09 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE Shareholder Against For
DIRECTV
SECURITY 25490A101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DTV MEETING DATE 03-Jun-2010
ISIN US25490A1016 AGENDA 933253281 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
1 DIRECTOR Management
1 NEIL R. AUSTRIAN For For
2 RALPH F. BOYD, JR. For For
3 PAUL A. GOULD For For
4 CHARLES R. LEE For For
5 PETER A. LUND For For
6 GREGORY B. MAFFEI For For
7 JOHN C. MALONE For For
8 NANCY S. NEWCOMB For For
9 HAIM SABAN For For
10 MICHAEL D. WHITE For For
2 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTANTS.
3 APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTV 2010 STOCK PLAN. Management Against Against
4 APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTV EXECUTIVE OFFICER CASH BONUS Management For For
PLAN.
5 ADOPTION OF POLICY REQUIRING EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN 75% OF Shareholder Against For
ALL EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION FOR 2 YEARS FOLLOWING
SEPARATION FROM DIRECTV.
WAL-MART STORES, INC.
SECURITY 931142103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL WMT MEETING DATE 04-Jun-2010
ISIN US9311421039 AGENDA 933249939 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
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: STEVEN S REINEMUND 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 APPROVAL OF THE WAL-MART STORES, INC. STOCK INCENTIVE Management For For
PLAN OF 2010
04 APPROVAL OF THE ASDA LIMITED SHARESAVE PLAN 2000, AS Management For For
AMENDED
05 GENDER IDENTITY NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Shareholder Against For
06 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
07 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT Shareholder Against For
08 SPECIAL SHAREOWNER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
09 POULTRY SLAUGHTER Shareholder Against For
10 LOBBYING PRIORITIES REPORT Shareholder Against For
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DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 25179M103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL DVN MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2010
ISIN US25179M1036 AGENDA 933260185 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN RICHELS For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITORS FOR 2010.
03 ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2010
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933262064 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
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 CHARLES C. KRULAK For For
7 BOBBY LEE LACKEY For For
8 JON C. MADONNA For For
9 DUSTAN E. MCCOY For For
10 JAMES R. MOFFETT For For
11 B. M. RANKIN, JR. For For
12 STEPHEN H. SIEGELE For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
3 ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED 2006 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN.
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A Shareholder Against For
CANDIDATE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTISE TO BE RECOMMENDED
FOR ELECTION TO THE COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
5 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A POLICY Shareholder Against For
REQUIRING SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO RETAIN SHARES ACQUIRED
THROUGH EQUITY COMPENSATION PROGRAMS UNTIL TWO YEARS
FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.
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GENZYME CORPORATION
SECURITY 372917104 MEETING TYPE Contested-Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GENZ MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2010
ISIN US3729171047 AGENDA 933259726 - Management
FOR/AGAINST
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE MANAGEMENT
- ---- -------------------------------------------------------- ----------- ------- -----------
01 DIRECTOR Management
1 DOUGLAS A. BERTHIAUME For For
2 ROBERT J. BERTOLINI For For
3 GAIL K. BOUDREAUX For For
4 ROBERT J. CARPENTER For For
5 CHARLES L. COONEY For For
6 VICTOR J. DZAU For For
7 SENATOR CONNIE MACK III For For
8 RICHARD F. SYRON For For
9 HENRI A. TERMEER For For
10 RALPH V. WHITWORTH For For
02 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2004 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN TO Management Against Against
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 2,750,000 SHARES.
03 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE Management For For
PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
AVAILABLE FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 1,500,000.
04 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE 2007 DIRECTOR EQUITY PLAN TO Management Against Against
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AVAILABLE
FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN BY 250,000 SHARES.
05 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF Management For For
ORGANIZATION TO REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES REQUIRED
FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS FROM 90% TO 40%.
06 A PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S SELECTION OF Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR 2010.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant The Gabelli Blue Chip Value Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 23, 2010
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.