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 811-04873
The GAMCO Growth 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
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other
than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (Sections 239.24
and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than
August 31 of each year, containing the registrant's proxy voting record for the
most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, pursuant to section 30 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and rule 30b1-4 thereunder (17 CFR 270.30b1-4).
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PROXY VOTING RECORD
FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 1
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Investment Company Report
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RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
SECURITY 760975102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIMM MEETING DATE 14-Jul-2009
ISIN CA7609751028 AGENDA 933112067 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MIKE LAZARIDIS For For
2 JAMES ESTILL For For
3 DAVID KERR For For
4 ROGER MARTIN For For
5 JOHN RICHARDSON For For
6 BARBARA STYMIEST For For
7 JOHN WETMORE For For
02 IN RESPECT OF THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING THE
DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
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POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
SECURITY 731572103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RL MEETING DATE 06-Aug-2009
ISIN US7315721032 AGENDA 933120456 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK A. BENNACK, JR. For For
2 JOEL L. FLEISHMAN For For
3 STEVEN P. MURPHY For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO SERVE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 3, 2010.
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NIKE, INC.
SECURITY 654106103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NKE MEETING DATE 21-Sep-2009
ISIN US6541061031 AGENDA 933126941 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JILL K. CONWAY For For
2 ALAN B. GRAF, JR. For For
3 JOHN C. LECHLEITER For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE NIKE, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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THE MOSAIC COMPANY
SECURITY 61945A107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MOS MEETING DATE 08-Oct-2009
ISIN US61945A1079 AGENDA 933133578 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PHYLLIS E. COCHRAN For For
2 ROBERT L. LUMPKINS For For
3 HAROLD H. MACKAY For For
4 WILLIAM T. MONAHAN For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE MOSAIC Management For For
COMPANY 2004 OMNIBUS STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MAY
31, 2010.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 2
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THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
SECURITY 742718109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PG MEETING DATE 13-Oct-2009
ISIN US7427181091 AGENDA 933134241 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KENNETH I. CHENAULT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SCOTT D. COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAJAT K. GUPTA Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A.G. LAFLEY Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. LEE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT A. MCDONALD Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: W. JAMES MCNERNEY, JR. Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHNATHAN A. RODGERS Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RALPH SNYDERMAN, M.D. Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA A. WOERTZ Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ERNESTO ZEDILLO Management For For
02 RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 AMEND THE COMPANY'S CODE OF REGULATIONS Management Against Against
04 APPROVE THE PROCTER & GAMBLE 2009 STOCK AND INCENTIVE Management Against Against
COMPENSATION PLAN
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #1 - CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL #2 - ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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HARRIS CORPORATION
SECURITY 413875105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HRS MEETING DATE 23-Oct-2009
ISIN US4138751056 AGENDA 933147236 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TERRY D. GROWCOCK Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LESLIE F. KENNE Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID B. RICKARD Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GREGORY T. SWIENTON Management For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT BY OUR AUDIT COMMITTEE OF Management For For
ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
03 THE SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO Shareholder Against For
OUR BY-LAWS TO REQUIRE AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
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NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2009
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933145600 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GORDON T. HALL For For
2 JON A. MARSHALL For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE NOBLE Management For For
CORPORATION 1991 STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 29, 2009
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NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Special
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 29-Oct-2009
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933155714 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 GORDON T. HALL For For
2 JON A. MARSHALL For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE NOBLE Management For For
CORPORATION 1991 STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
EFFECTIVE AS OF OCTOBER 29, 2009
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COACH, INC.
SECURITY 189754104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COH MEETING DATE 05-Nov-2009
ISIN US1897541041 AGENDA 933146119 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEW FRANKFORT For For
2 SUSAN KROPF For For
3 GARY LOVEMAN For For
4 IVAN MENEZES For For
5 IRENE MILLER For For
6 MICHAEL MURPHY For For
7 JIDE ZEITLIN For For
02 TO REAPPROVE THE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA UNDER THE COACH, INC. 2004 Management For For
STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 3
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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
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 STOCK Management For For
INCENTIVE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
03 TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN, AS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING PROXY STATEMENT.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
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 BYLAWS TO Shareholder Against For
ESTABLISH A BOARD COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS.
06 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS REQUESTING THE BOARD TO ADOPT Shareholder Against For
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 TO Shareholder Against For
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.
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION
SECURITY 594918104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MSFT MEETING DATE 19-Nov-2009
ISIN US5949181045 AGENDA 933150310 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM H. GATES III Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEVEN A. BALLMER Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DINA DUBLON Management For For
04 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAYMOND V. GILMARTIN Management For For
05 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REED HASTINGS Management For For
06 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARIA KLAWE 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 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE Management For For
COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
11 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF Management For For
INCORPORATION
12 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Management For For
13 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - ADOPTION OF HEALTHCARE REFORM PRINCIPLES Shareholder Against For
14 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 4
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BHP BILLITON LIMITED
SECURITY 088606108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BHP MEETING DATE 26-Nov-2009
ISIN US0886061086 AGENDA 933149329 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE THE 2009 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS FOR BHP Management For For
BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
02 TO RE-ELECT MR CARLOS CORDEIRO AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON Management For For
LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
03 TO RE-ELECT MR DAVID CRAWFORD AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON Management For For
LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
04 TO RE-ELECT THE HON E GAIL DE PLANQUE AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP Management For For
BILLITON LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
05 TO RE-ELECT MR MARIUS KLOPPERS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON Management For For
LIMITED AND BHP BILLITON PLC
06 TO RE-ELECT MR DON ARGUS AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED Management For For
AND BHP BILLITON PLC
07 TO ELECT MR WAYNE MURDY AS A DIRECTOR OF BHP BILLITON LIMITED Management For For
AND BHP BILLITON PLC
08 TO REAPPOINT KPMG AUDIT PLC AS THE AUDITOR OF BHP BILLITON PLC Management For For
09 TO RENEW THE GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SHARES IN BHP BILLITON Management For For
PLC
10 TO RENEW THE DISAPPLICATION OF PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS IN BHP Management For For
BILLITON PLC
11 TO APPROVE THE REPURCHASE OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC Management For For
12A TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD Management For For
BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 30 APRIL 2010
12B TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD Management For For
BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 17 JUNE 2010
12C TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD Management For For
BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2010
12D TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF SHARES IN BHP BILLITON PLC HELD Management For For
BY BHP BILLITON LIMITED ON 11 NOVEMBER 2010
13 TO APPROVE THE 2009 REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
14 TO APPROVE THE GRANT OF AWARDS TO MR MARIUS KLOPPERS UNDER THE Management For For
GIS AND THE LTIP
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SUN HUNG KAI PROPERTIES LTD
SECURITY Y82594121 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 03-Dec-2009
ISIN HK0016000132 AGENDA 702128960 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" Non-Voting
WILL BE TREATED T-HE SAME AS A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE.
1. Receive the audited financial statements and the reports of the Management For For
Directors and Auditors for the YE 30 JUN 2009
2. Declare the final dividend Management For For
3.i.a Re-elect Mr. Chan Kwok-wai, Patrick as a Director Management For For
3.i.b Re-elect Mr. Yip Dicky Peter as a Director Management For For
3.i.c Re-elect Professor Wong Yue-chim, Richard as a Director Management For For
3.i.d Re-elect Dr. Cheung Kin-tung, Marvin as a Director Management For For
3.i.e Re-elect Dr. Li Ka-cheung, Eric as a Director Management For For
3.i.f Re-elect Sir Po-shing Woo as a Director Management For For
3.i.g Re-elect Mr. Kwan Cheuk-yin, William as a Director Management For For
3.i.h Re-elect Mr. Lo Chiu-chun, Clement as a Director Management For For
3.i.i Re-elect Mr. Kwok Ping-kwong, Thomas as a Director Management For For
3.ii Approve to fix the Directors' fees [the proposed fees to be paid Management For For
to each Director, each Vice Chairman and the Chairman for the FY
ending 30 JUN 2010 are HKD 100,000, HKD 110,000 and HKD 120,000
respectively]
4. Re-appoint the Auditors and authorize the Board of Directors to Management For For
fix their remuneration
5. Authorize the Directors of the Company [the Directors] during Management For For
the relevant period to repurchase shares of the Company and the
aggregate nominal amount of the shares which may be repurchased
on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited or any other stock
exchange recognized for this purpose by the Securities and
Futures Commission of Hong Kong and The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited under the Hong Kong Code on Share Repurchases
pursuant to the approval in this resolution shall not exceed 10%
of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the
Company in issue at the date of passing this resolution;
[Authority expires at the earlier of the conclusion of the next
AGM of the Company or the expiration of the period within which
the next AGM of the Company is required by its Articles of
Association or by the laws of Hong Kong to be held]
6. Authorize the Directors, subject to this resolution, to allot, Management For For
issue and deal with additional shares in the capital of the
Company and to make or grant offers, agreements, options and
warrants which might require during and after the end of the
relevant period and the aggregate nominal amount of share
capital allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to
be allotted [whether pursuant to an option or otherwise] by the
Directors pursuant to the approval in this resolution, otherwise
than pursuant to, i) a rights issue, 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, iii) any scrip dividend or
similar arrangement providing for the allotment of shares in
lieu of the whole or part of a dividend on shares of the Company
in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company,
shall not exceed the aggregate of: 10% ten per cent of the
aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the Company in
issue at the date of passing this resolution plus; [if the
Directors are so authorized by a separate ordinary resolution of
the shareholders of the Company] the nominal amount of share
capital of the Company repurchased by the Company subsequent to
the passing of this resolution [up to a maximum equivalent to
10% of the aggregate nominal amount of the share capital of the
Company in issue at the date of passing this resolution], and
the said approval shall be limited accordingly; [Authority
expires at the earlier of the conclusion of the next AGM of the
Company or the expiration of the period within which the next
AGM of the Company is required by its Articles of Association or
by the laws of Hong Kong to be held]
7. Authorize the Directors to exercise the powers of the Company Management For For
referred to Resolution 6 convening this meeting in respect of
the share capital of the Company referred to in such resolution
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF ACTUAL Non-Voting
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. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ACCOR-DING TO THE
COMPANY'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF 16 NOV 2009, RESOLUTION 03(I) (D)
[I.E.:-TO RE-ELECT DR. CHEUNG KIN- TUNG, MARVIN AS DIRECTOR]
WILL NOT BE PUT FORWARD- TO VOTE AT THE AGM.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 5
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VESTAS WIND SYS A/S UTD KINGDOM
SECURITY K9773J128 MEETING TYPE ExtraOrdinary General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 14-Jan-2010
ISIN DK0010268606 AGENDA 702188738 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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- - IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER Non-Voting
SIGNED POWER OF-ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING-INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A
POA MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO-BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE-REPRESENTATIVE
1 Amend Article 4.6 of the Articles of Associations for the Management For For
proposed changed to the specified wordings
2 Authorize the Chairman of the general meeting to notify the Management For For
notifiable decisions made by the general meeting to the Danish
Commerce and Companies Agency and make the corrections in the
documents which have been prepared in connection with these
decisions to the extent that the Danish Commerce and Companies
Agency requires so in order to register the decisions
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VISA INC.
SECURITY 92826C839 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL V MEETING DATE 20-Jan-2010
ISIN US92826C8394 AGENDA 933173281 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ROBERT W. MATSCHULLAT For For
2 CATHY E. MINEHAN For For
3 DAVID J. PANG For For
4 WILLIAM S. SHANAHAN For For
5 JOHN A. SWAINSON For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010.
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SIEMENS A G
SECURITY D69671218 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2010
ISIN DE0007236101 AGENDA 702177709 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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AS A CONDITION OF VOTING, GERMAN MARKET REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT Non-Voting
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 THESE SHARES MAY BE BLOCKED DEPENDING ON SOME Non-Voting
SUBCUSTODIANS'-PROCESSING IN THE MARKET. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO-OBTAIN BLOCKING INFORMATION FOR
YOUR ACCOUNTS.
1. Presentation of the report of the Supervisory Board, the Non-Voting
Corporate Governance-report, the compensation report as well as
the compliance report for the 2008/-2009 FY
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 6
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2. Presentation of the financial statements and annual report for Non-Voting
the 2008/2009 F-Y with the Group financial statements, the Group
annual report, and the report-s pursuant to Sections 289[4] and
315[4] of the German Commercial Code
3. Resolution on the appropriation of the distribution profit of Management For For
EUR 1,462,725,473.60 as follows: payment of a dividend of EUR
1.60 per no-par share; EUR 75,124,747.20 shall be carried
forward; ex- dividend and payable date: 27 JAN 2010
4.A Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Peter Loescher
4.B Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Wolfgang Dehen
4.C Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Heinrich Hiesinger
4.D Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Joe Management For For
Kaeser
4.E Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Barbara Kux [seit 17.11.2008]
4.F Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Jim Management For For
Reid-Anderson [bis 30.11.2008]
4.G Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Hermann Requardt
4.H Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Siegfried Russwurm
4.I Ratification of the acts of the Board of Managing Directors: Management For For
Peter Y. Solmssen
5.A Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Gerhard Cromme Management For For
5.B Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Berthold Huber Management For For
5.C Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Ralf Heckmann Management For For
[bis 27.1.2009]
5.D Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Josef Management For For
Ackermann
5.E Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Lothar Adler Management For For
5.F Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Jean-Louis Management For For
Beffa
5.G Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Gerd von Management For For
Brandenstein
5.H Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Michael Management For For
Diekmann
5.I Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Hans Michael Management For For
Gaul
5.J Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Peter Gruss Management For For
5.K Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Bettina Haller Management For For
5.L Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Hans-Juergen Management For For
Hartung [seit 27.1.2009]
5.M Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Heinz Management For For
Hawreliuk [bis 31.3.2009]
5.N Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Harald Kern Management For For
5.O Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Nicola Management For For
Leibinger- Kammueller
5.P Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Werner Moenius Management For For
5.R Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Hakan Management For For
Samuelsson
5.S Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Dieter Management For For
Scheitor
5.T Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Rainer Sieg Management For For
5.U Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Birgit Management For For
Steinborn
5.V Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Lord Iain Management For For
Vallance of Tummel
5.W Ratification of the acts of the Supervisory Board: Sibylle Management For For
Wankel [seit 1. 4. 2009]
6. Approval of the remuneration system for the Members of the Board Management For For
of Managing Directors
7. Appointment of Auditors for the 2009/2010 FY: Ernst & Young A G, Management For For
Stuttgart
8. Authorization to acquire own shares: the Company shall be Management For For
authorized to acquire own shares of up to 10% of its share
capital, at prices neither more than 10% above, nor more than
20% below, the market price of the shares, from 01 MAR 2010 to
25 JUL 2011, the Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized
to retire the shares, to use the shares within the scope of the
Company's Stock Option Plans, to issue the shares to Employees
and Executives of the Company and its affiliates, to use the
shares for mergers and acquisitions, to sell the shares at a
price not materially below their market price, and to use the
shares for satisfying conversion or option rights
9. Authorization to use derivatives for the acquisition of own Management For For
shares supplementary to item 8, the Company shall be authorized
to use call and put options for the purpose of acquiring own
shares
10. Resolution on the authorization to issue convertible or warrant Management For For
bonds, the creation of new contingent capital, and the
corresponding amendments to the Articles of Association: the
Board of Managing Directors shall be authorized to issue bonds
of up to EUR 15,000,000,000, conferring convertible or option
rights for shares of the Company, on or before 25 JAN 2015,
shareholders shall be granted subscription rights, except for
the issue of bonds conferring convertible and/or option rights
for shares of the Company of up to 10% of the share capital at a
price not materially below their theoretical market value, for
residual amounts, for the granting of subscription rights to
holders of previously issued convertible or option rights, and
for the issue of bonds against payment in kind, especially in
connection with mergers and acquisitions, the Company's share
capital shall be increased accordingly by up to EUR 600,000,000
through the issue of up to 200,000,000 new registered no-par
shares, insofar as convertible or option rights are exercised,
the authorization given by the shareholders' meeting of 27 JAN
2009, to issue convertible or warrant bonds and the
corresponding authorization to create a contingent capital 2009
shall be revoked
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11. Amendments to the Articles of Association: a] Section 18[3], in Management For For
respect of shareholders whose combined shares amount to at least
one twentieth of the share capital being entitled to request in
writing the convening of a shareholders' meeting stating the
purpose and the reasons for the meeting; b] Section 19[5], in
respect of the Board of Managing Directors being authorized to
allow shareholders to participate in a shareholders' meeting by
way of electronic means of communication; c] Section 19[6], in
respect of the Board of Managing Directors being authorized to
provide for the shareholders to exercise their right to vote,
without participating at the meeting, in writing or by way of
electronic means of communication; d] Section 21[6] - deletion
Section 19[7], in respect of the chairman of the shareholders'
meeting being authorized to permit the audiovisual transmission
of the shareholders' meeting; e] Section 19[3]3, in respect of
the Company also being authorized to announce shorter periods
measured in days in the notice of shareholders' meeting; f]
Section 20, in respect of proxy-voting instructions being
issued/withdrawn in writing; g] Section 21, in respect of the
chairman of the shareholders' meeting determining the order of
agenda items and the sequence of voting; h] Section 24[3], in
respect of the documents being made available electronically on
the Company's website instead of physically
12.A Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Dr.
Karl-Hermann Baumann in which the latter agrees to pay a
compensation of EUR 1,000,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.B Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Prof. Johannes
Feldmayer in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of
approximately EUR 3,000,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.C Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Dr. Klaus
Kleinfeld in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of
EUR 2,000,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.D Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Prof. Dr.
Edward G. Krubasik in which the latter agrees to pay a
compensation of EUR 500,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.E Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Rudi Lamprecht
in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of EUR 500,000
to the Company shall be approved
12.F Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Prof. Dr.
Heinrich V. Pierer in which the latter agrees to pay a
compensation of EUR 5,000,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.G Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Dr. Juergen
Radomski in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of EUR
3,000,0 00 to the Company shall be approved
12.H Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Dr. Uriel
Sharef in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of EUR
4,000,000 to the Company shall be approved
12.I Approval of the settlement agreements with former Board members: Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and Prof. Dr. Klaus
Wucherer in which the latter agrees to pay a compensation of EUR
500, 000 to the Company shall be approved
13. Approval of the settlement agreement with D&O insurance carriers Management For For
the settlement agreement between the Company and the D&O
insurance carriers Allianz global Corporate & Speciality AG,
Zurich Versicherung AG [Deutschland], Ace European Group
Limited, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe Limited, and Swiss Re
International Se, in which the insurance carriers agree to pay
up to EUR 100,000,000 to the Company for the settlement of
claims of the Company in connection with the acts of corruption
shall be approved
14. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shareholder Against For
Adjustment of the remuneration for the Supervisory Board and the
corresponding amendment to the Articles of Association; each
member of the Supervisory Board shall receive a fixed annual
remuneration of EUR 50,000, the chairman of the Supervisory
Board shall receive 4 times, and every deputy chairman, twice
this amount, in addition, every member of the audit committee
and the chairman committee shall receive one- half of the
abovementioned amount [the committee chairmen shall receive the
full amount], furthermore, each member of the compliance
committee and the finance and investment committee shall receive
an additional remuneration of one-fourth of the abovementioned
amount [the committee chairmen shall receive one-half of the
amount], the members of the Supervisory Board shall also receive
an attendance fee of EUR 1,000 per Supervisory Board meeting or
committee meeting, the fixed annual remuneration shall be
adjusted annually on the basis of the average development of
wages and salaries within the Company, furthermore, the Company
shall take out D&O insurance policies for the members of the
Supervisory Board, the premium for this insurance policy shall
be paid by the Company, the policy shall provide for a
deductible of 10% of damages up to a maximum of one-and-a-half
times the fixed annual remuneration for the Supervisory Board,
the Board of Managing Directors and the Supervisory Board
recommend to reject this motion
15. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: Shareholder Against For
Amendment to Section 2 of the Articles of Association, as
follows: when making decisions, the Company shall take the
interests of all stakeholders into consideration: Shareholders,
Employees, Customers, and Suppliers, the Company shall be fully
aware of its social responsibility and commit itself to a
sustainable corporate policy, the interests of shareholders and
employees shall be treated equally, the Board of Managing
Directors and the Supervisory Board recommend to reject this
motion
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MONSANTO COMPANY
SECURITY 61166W101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MON MEETING DATE 26-Jan-2010
ISIN US61166W1018 AGENDA 933172900 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER THE MONSANTO COMPANY 2005 Management For For
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN.
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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
SECURITY 22160K105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COST MEETING DATE 28-Jan-2010
ISIN US22160K1051 AGENDA 933175300 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 B.S. CARSON, SR., M.D. For For
2 WILLIAM H. GATES For For
3 HAMILTON E. JAMES For For
4 JILL S. RUCKELSHAUS For For
02 AMENDMENT OF COMPANY'S FOURTH RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN. Management Against Against
03 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
SECURITY 291011104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EMR MEETING DATE 02-Feb-2010
ISIN US2910111044 AGENDA 933174586 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C.A.H. BOERSIG* For For
2 C. FERNANDEZ G.* For For
3 W.J. GALVIN* For For
4 R.L. STEPHENSON* For For
5 V.R. LOUCKS, JR.** For For
6 R.L. RIDGWAY** For For
02 RE-APPROVAL OF THE PERFORMANCE MEASURES UNDER THE EMERSON Management For For
ELECTRIC CO. ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
SECURITY 075887109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BDX MEETING DATE 02-Feb-2010
ISIN US0758871091 AGENDA 933176807 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 HENRY P. BECTON, JR. For For
2 EDWARD F. DEGRAAN For For
3 CLAIRE M FRASER-LIGGETT For For
4 EDWARD J. LUDWIG For For
5 ADEL A.F. MAHMOUD For For
6 JAMES F. ORR For For
7 WILLARD J. OVERLOCK, JR For For
8 BERTRAM L. SCOTT For For
02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 APPROVAL OF A BY-LAW AMENDMENT REGARDING SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER Management For For
MEETINGS.
04 APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR Management Against Against
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLAN.
05 APPROVAL OF MATERIAL TERMS OF PERFORMANCE GOALS. Management For For
06 MAJORITY VOTING. Shareholder Against For
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING. Shareholder Against For
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ROCKWELL COLLINS, INC.
SECURITY 774341101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL COL MEETING DATE 09-Feb-2010
ISIN US7743411016 AGENDA 933176910 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 D.R. BEALL For For
2 M. DONEGAN For For
3 A.J. POLICANO For For
02 THE SELECTION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS OUR AUDITORS FOR Management For For
FISCAL YEAR 2010.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CORPORATION'S 2006 LONG-TERM Management Against Against
INCENTIVES PLAN.
04 REGARDING THE SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL. Shareholder Against For
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VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 92220P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL VAR MEETING DATE 11-Feb-2010
ISIN US92220P1057 AGENDA 933178534 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN SEELY BROWN For For
2 R. ANDREW ECKERT For For
3 MARK R. LARET For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Management Against Against
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 OMNIBUS STOCK PLAN TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR AWARDS THEREUNDER.
03 TO APPROVE THE VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 2010 EMPLOYEE STOCK Management For For
PURCHASE PLAN.
04 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010.
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APPLE INC.
SECURITY 037833100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AAPL MEETING DATE 25-Feb-2010
ISIN US0378331005 AGENDA 933180680 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 STOCK PLAN. Management Against Against
03 TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLE INC. 1997 DIRECTOR STOCK Management For For
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 COMPANY'S Management For For
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 "SUSTAINABILITY Shareholder Against For
REPORT," IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
07 TO CONSIDER A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL ENTITLED "AMEND CORPORATE Shareholder Against For
BYLAWS ESTABLISHING A BOARD COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY," IF
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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ROCHE HOLDING LTD
SECURITY H69293217 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 02-Mar-2010
ISIN CH0012032048 AGENDA 702234105 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SHARES HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS, SHOULD YOU Non-Voting
WISH TO ATTEND-THE MEETING PERSONALLY, YOU MAY APPLY FOR AN
ENTRANCE CARD BY CONTACTING YOUR-CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. THANK YOU
1. Presentation of the annual report, annual financial statement Non-Voting
and the Group's-annual financial statement for 2009, as well as
the compensation report
2. Resolution on the discharge of the Members of the Administrative Non-Voting
Board
3. Resolution on the appropriation of the net profit of Roche Non-Voting
Holdings AG
4. Election to the Administrative Board Non-Voting
5. Election of the Financial Auditor Non-Voting
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QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED
SECURITY 747525103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL QCOM MEETING DATE 02-Mar-2010
ISIN US7475251036 AGENDA 933181620 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 BARBARA T. ALEXANDER For For
2 STEPHEN M. BENNETT For For
3 DONALD G. CRUICKSHANK For For
4 RAYMOND V. DITTAMORE For For
5 THOMAS W. HORTON For For
6 IRWIN MARK JACOBS For For
7 PAUL E. JACOBS For For
8 ROBERT E. KAHN For For
9 SHERRY LANSING For For
10 DUANE A. NELLES For For
11 BRENT SCOWCROFT For For
12 MARC I. STERN For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2006 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO Management Against Against
INCREASE THE SHARE RESERVE BY 13,000,000 SHARES.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS FOR OUR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
SEPTEMBER 26, 2010.
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JOY GLOBAL INC.
SECURITY 481165108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL JOYG MEETING DATE 09-Mar-2010
ISIN US4811651086 AGENDA 933186339 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN L. GERARD For For
2 JOHN NILS HANSON For For
3 KEN C. JOHNSEN For For
4 GALE E. KLAPPA For For
5 RICHARD B. LOYND For For
6 P. ERIC SIEGERT For For
7 MICHAEL W. SUTHERLIN For For
8 JAMES H. TATE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2010.
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VESTAS WIND SYS A/S UTD KINGDOM
SECURITY K9773J128 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 17-Mar-2010
ISIN DK0010268606 AGENDA 702264829 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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- - IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER Non-Voting
SIGNED POWER OF-ATTORNEY (POA) IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO LODGE AND
EXECUTE YOUR VOTING-INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MARKET. ABSENCE OF A
POA, MAY CAUSE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO-BE REJECTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLIENT SERVICE-REPRESENTATIVE
- - PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR A BOARD MEMBER Non-Voting
IS APPOINTED-AS PROXY, WHICH IS OFTEN THE CASE, CLIENTS CAN ONLY
EXPECT THEM TO ACCEPT-PRO-MANAGEMENT VOTES. THE ONLY WAY TO
GUARANTEE THAT ABSTAIN AND/OR AGAINST-VOTES ARE REPRESENTED AT
THE MEETING IS TO SEND YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE. THE-SUB
CUSTODIAN BANKS OFFER REPRESENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ADDED FEE
IF- REQUESTED. THANK YOU
1 Receive the report from the Board of Directors on the Company's Management For For
activities during the past year
2 Adopt the annual report Management For For
3 Approve to apply the profit for the year of EUR 564m as follows: Management For For
transfer to reserve for net revaluation according to the equity
method: EUR 66m; dividend: EUR 0m and retained earnings: EUR 498m
4 Re-elect Bent Erik Carlsen, Torsten Erik Rasmussen, Freddy Management For For
Frandsen, Hakan Eriksson, Jorgen Huno Rasmussen, Jorn Anaer
Thomsen, Kurt Anker Nielsen and Ola Rollen as Board Members
5 Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Statsautoriseret Management For For
6.1 Amend Articles 2(4), 2(8) and 3(4) which is numbered Article Management For For
3(5) in the new draft Articles Articles 3(1) - 3(4), Article
7(2), 8(1) and 13(1), Article 4(3), 4(4), 5(1), 6(2), 6(3) of
the Articles of Association
6.2 Amend Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 4(5), 6(5), 6(4), 7(2) and 7(3) of Management For For
the Articles of Association
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6.3 Amend Article 1(1) to effect that the secondary name Cotas Management For For
Computer Technology A/s is deleted
6.4 Amend Article 1(2) of the Articles of Association in accordance Management For For
with Section 28 of the Danish Companies Act, and as a
consequence, Article 1(3) shall be re-numbered as Article 1 (2)
6.5 Approve to rephrase Article 2(3) to the effect that it specifies Management For For
that the Company's shares are registered with a central
securities depository and that any dividends will be disbursed
through such central securities depository
6.6 Approve that Article 2(9) concerning cancellation is deleted, as Management For For
the provisions are no longer relevant to the Company
6.7 Approve that previous authorization to the Board of Directors in Management For For
Article 3(1) to increase the Company's share capital is renewed
to apply until 01 MAY 2011, allowing an increase of the share
capital by a total nominal amount of DKK 20,370,410 20,370,410
shares
6.8 Approve that the previous authorization to the Board of Management For For
Directors in Article 3(2) to increase the Company's share
capital in connection with the issuance of employee shares is
extended to expire on 01 MAY 2011
6.9 Approve that the previous authorization to the Board of Management For For
Directors in Article 3(3) to issue warrants and to carry out the
relevant increase of the Company's share capital is extended to
expire on 01 MAY 2011
6.10 Approve to insert an authorization to the Board of Directors, in Management For For
the Company's Articles of Association, for the Board of
Directors to raise loans against the issuance of convertible
debt instruments, the new provision will be inserted as Article
3(4) and the existing Article 3(4) will be renumbered to Article
3(5) and amended so that a conversion combined with an issuance
of shares, pursuant to the authorization in Article 3(1), may
only result in a capital increase of 10%
6.11 Amend Article 4(2) to the effect that the Company's general Management For For
meetings are held in Central Denmark Region or in the Capital
Region of Denmark, as directed by the Board of Directors
6.12 Amend Article 5(2) to the effect that it clearly states that the Management For For
general meeting can decide whether the Company shall have one or
two Auditors
6.13 Approve to insert a new provision, stipulating that the Management For For
Company's general meetings may be held in English, provided that
a simultaneous interpretation service into Danish is given, and
that all documents pertaining to general meetings are available
both in Danish and in English
6.14 Approve to insert a new provision Article 8(8) to the effect Management For For
that the corporate language is English
6.15 Authorize the Company to purchase treasury shares, in the period Management For For
until the next AGM, within a total nominal value of 10% of the
Company's share capital from time to time, in accordance with
the relevant statutory provisions, the consideration for such
shares may not deviate by more than 10% from the closing price
quoted by NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen at the time of purchase
6.16 Approve a rider to the overall guidelines for incentive pay Management For For
which were adopted at the AGM in 2009 to the effect that
warrants, and not only options, can be issued under the existing
authorization
6.17 Authorize the Chairman of the meeting to file the registrable Management For For
resolutions adopted by the general meeting with the Danish
Commerce and Companies Agency and to make such amendments to the
documents prepared in connection with these resolutions as may
be required by the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency in
connection with registration of the adopted resolutions
7 Any other business Non-Voting
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NOVO-NORDISK A/S (VORMALS NOVO INDUSTRI A/S)
SECURITY K7314N152 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 24-Mar-2010
ISIN DK0060102614 AGENDA 702275581 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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IMPORTANT MARKET PROCESSING REQUIREMENT: A BENEFICIAL OWNER Non-Voting
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
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR A BOARD MEMBER Non-Voting
IS APPOINTED A-S PROXY, WHICH IS OFTEN THE CASE, CLIENTS CAN
ONLY EXPECT THEM TO ACCEPT PRO-M-ANAGEMENT VOTES. THE ONLY WAY
TO GUARANTEE THAT ABSTAIN AND/OR AGAINST VOTES A-RE REPRESENTED
AT THE MEETING IS TO SEND YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE. THE SUB
CUST-ODIAN BANKS OFFER REPRESENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ADDED FEE
IF REQUESTED. THANK-YOU
1. Approve the Board of Director's oral report on the Company's Non-Voting
activities in the-past FY
2. Approve the presentation and adopt the audited annual report 2009 Management No Action
3. Approve the remuneration of the Board of Directors for 2009 and Management No Action
2010
4. Approve to distribute the profit according to the adopted annual Management No Action
report 2009
5.a Election of Sten Scheibye as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
5.b Election of Goran A Ando as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
5.c Election of Henrik Gurtler as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
5.d Election of Pamela J Kirby as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
5.e Election of Kurt Anker Nielsen as a Member to the Board of Management No Action
Director
5.f Election of Hannu Ryopponen as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
5.g Election of Jorgen Wedel as a Member to the Board of Director Management No Action
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6. Re-election of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors Management No Action
7.1A1 Approve the amendments due to the new Danish Companies Act: Management No Action
Mandatory amendments
7.1A2 Approve the amendments due to the new Danish Companies Act: Management No Action
Consequential editorial amendments
7.1B1 Amend the Articles 5.1, 5.10 and existing Article 17.2 [new Management No Action
Article 18.2] [Adoption reference to central securities
depository]
7.1B2 Amend the Articles 8.2, 11.2 and 11.4 [direct election by the Management No Action
AGM of the Chairman and vice Chairman of the Board of Directors]
7.1B3 Amend the Existing Articles 13.1 [new Article 14.1] [change in Management No Action
the rule of signature]
7.1B4 Amend new Article 13 [English as corporate language] Management No Action
7.1B5 Amend Article 16.2 [New Article 17.2] [reference to applicable Management No Action
law re annual report]
7.1B6 Amend Article 17.2 [New Article 18.2] [deletion of sentence on Management No Action
lapse of the right to dividends]
7.2 Approve the reduction of the Company's B share capital from DKK Management No Action
512,512,800 to DKK 492,512,800 by cancellation of 20,000,000 B
shares of DKK 1 each from the Company's own holdings of B shares
at a nominal value of DKK 20,000,000, equal to slightly more
than 3.2% of the total share capital after implementation of the
share capital reduction, the Company's share capital will amount
to DKK 600,000,000, divided into A share capital of DKK
107,487,200 and B share capital of DKK 492,512,800
7.3 Authorize the Board of Directors, to allow the Company to Management No Action
acquire own shares of up to 10% of the share capital and at the
price quoted at the time of the purchase with a deviation of up
to 10% [Authority expires at the conclusion of next AGM]
7.4 Amend the Incentive Guidelines Management No Action
8. Authorize the Chairman of the meeting Management No Action
Miscellaneous Non-Voting
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SECURITY 913017109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UTX MEETING DATE 14-Apr-2010
ISIN US9130171096 AGENDA 933195530 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 LOUIS R. CHENEVERT For For
2 JOHN V. FARACI For For
3 JEAN-PIERRE GARNIER For For
4 JAMIE S. GORELICK For For
5 CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ For For
6 EDWARD A. KANGAS For For
7 CHARLES R. LEE For For
8 RICHARD D. MCCORMICK For For
9 HAROLD MCGRAW III For For
10 RICHARD B. MYERS For For
11 H. PATRICK SWYGERT For For
12 ANDRE VILLENEUVE For For
13 CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRM OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
03 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL: ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
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NESTLE S A
SECURITY H57312649 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2010
ISIN CH0038863350 AGENDA 702312567 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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BLOCKING OF REGISTERED SHARES IS NOT A LEGAL REQUIREMENT IN THE Non-Voting
SWISS MARKET,-SPECIFIC POLICIES AT THE INDIVIDUAL SUB-CUSTODIANS
MAY VARY. UPON RECEIPT OF T-HE VOTING INSTRUCTION, IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT A MARKER MAY BE PLACED ON YOUR SHAR-ES TO ALLOW
FOR RECONCILIATION AND RE-REGISTRATION FOLLOWING A TRADE. IF YOU
H-AVE CONCERNS REGARDING YOUR ACCOUNTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR
CLIENT SERVICE REPRE-SENTATIVE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE PART II OF THE MEETING NOTICE SENT Non-Voting
UNDER MEETING-603908 INCLUDING THE AGENDA. TO VOTE IN THE
UPCOMING MEETING, YOUR NAME MUST B-E NOTIFIED TO THE COMPANY
REGISTRAR AS BENEFICIAL OWNER BEFORE THE RE-REGISTRA-TION
DEADLINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THOSE INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED
AFTER TH-E CUTOFF DATE WILL BE PROCESSED ON A BEST EFFORT BASIS.
THANK YOU.
1.1 Approve the Annual Report, the financial statements of Nestle Management No Action
S.A. and the consolidated financial statements of the Nestle
Group for 2009
1.2 Approve the acceptance of the compensation report 2009 Management No Action
2. Approve to release the Members of the Board of Directors and of Management No Action
the Management
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 13
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3. Approve the appropriation of profits resulting from the balance Management No Action
sheet of Nestle S.A Retained earnings as specified provided that
the proposal of the Board of Directors is approved, the gross
dividend will amount to CHF 1.60 per share, representing a net
amount of CHF 1.04 per share after payment of the Swiss
withholding tax of 35% the last trading day with entitlement to
receive the dividend is 16 APR 2010, the shares will be traded
ex dividend as of 19 APR 2010, the net dividend will be payable
as from 22 APR 2010
4.1.1 Re-elections of Mr. Peter Brabeck-Letmathe to the Board of Management No Action
Directors for a term of 3 years
4.1.2 Re-elections of Mr. Steven G. Hoch, to the Board of Directors Management No Action
for a term of 3 years
4.1.3 Re-elections of Mr.Andre Kudelski to the Board of Directors for Management No Action
a term of 3 years
4.1.4 Re-elections of Mr.Jean-Rene Fourtou to the Board of Directors Management No Action
for a term of 2 years
4.2.1 Elections of Mrs. Titia de Lange to the Board of Directors for a Management No Action
term of 3 years
4.2.2 Elections of Mr. Jean-Pierre Roth to the Board of Directors for Management No Action
a term of 3 years
4.3 Re-election of KPMG S.A., Geneva branch for a term of 1 year Management No Action
5. Approve the cancellation of 185,000.000 shares repurchased under Management No Action
the share buy-back programme, and reduction of share capital by
CHF 18,500.000, and amend the Article 3 of the Articles of
Association as specified
6. Amend the New Article 4 of the Articles of Association as Management No Action
specified
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RIO TINTO PLC
SECURITY 767204100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RTP MEETING DATE 15-Apr-2010
ISIN US7672041008 AGENDA 933207979 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 TO RECEIVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REPORTS OF THE Management For For
DIRECTORS AND AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009
02 APPROVAL OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT Management For For
03 TO ELECT ROBERT BROWN AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
04 TO ELECT ANN GODBEHERE AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
05 TO ELECT SAM WALSH AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
06 TO RE-ELECT GUY ELLIOTT AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
07 TO RE-ELECT MIKE FITZPATRICK AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
08 TO RE-ELECT LORD KERR AS A DIRECTOR Management For For
09 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS AUDITORS OF RIO Management For For
TINTO PLC
10 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES UNDER SECTION 551 OF THE Management For For
COMPANIES ACT 2006
11 AUTHORITY TO ALLOT RELEVANT SECURITIES FOR CASH AS DEFINED IN Management For For
THE COMPANIES ACT 2006
12 AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE RIO TINTO PLC SHARES BY THE COMPANY OR RIO Management For For
TINTO LIMITED
13 NOTICE PERIOD FOR GENERAL MEETINGS OTHER THAN ANNUAL GENERAL Management For For
MEETINGS
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ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
SECURITY 00724F101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ADBE MEETING DATE 16-Apr-2010
ISIN US00724F1012 AGENDA 933195580 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EDWARD W. BARNHOLT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL R. CANNON Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES E. DALEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES M. GESCHKE Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SHANTANU NARAYEN Management For For
02 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 2003 Management Against Against
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN.
03 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING ON DECEMBER 3, 2010.
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PACCAR INC
SECURITY 693718108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PCAR MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2010
ISIN US6937181088 AGENDA 933194970 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ALISON J. CARNWATH For For
2 ROBERT T. PARRY For For
3 JOHN M. PIGOTT For For
4 GREGORY M.E. SPIERKEL For For
02 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SUPERMAJORITY VOTE PROVISIONS Shareholder Against For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A DIRECTOR VOTE THRESHOLD Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING COMPOSITION OF THE COMPENSATION Shareholder Against For
COMMITTEE
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 14
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NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
SECURITY 665859104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NTRS MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2010
ISIN US6658591044 AGENDA 933205076 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 ROBERT W. LANE For For
6 ROBERT C. MCCORMACK For For
7 EDWARD J. MOONEY For For
8 JOHN W. ROWE For For
9 DAVID H.B. SMITH, JR. For For
10 WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG For For
11 ENRIQUE J. SOSA For For
12 CHARLES A. TRIBBETT III For For
13 FREDERICK H. WADDELL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE CORPORATION'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
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SYNGENTA AG
SECURITY 87160A100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYT MEETING DATE 20-Apr-2010
ISIN US87160A1007 AGENDA 933211194 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS, THE COMPENSATION REPORT AND THE GROUP CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2009
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE Management For For
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
03 APPROPRIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET PROFIT 2009 AND DIVIDEND Management For For
DECISION
4A PARTIAL REVISION OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: CREATION OF Management For For
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
4B PARTIAL REVISION OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: SHARE Management For For
CERTIFICATES AND INTERMEDIATED SECURITIES
4C PARTIAL REVISION OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: FORMAL Management For For
ADJUSTMENTS
5A RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL MACK Management For For
5B RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACQUES VINCENT Management For For
06 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS Management For For
07 ADDITIONAL AND/OR COUNTER PROPOSALS PRESENTED AT THE MEETING Management For For
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THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
SECURITY 191216100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL KO MEETING DATE 21-Apr-2010
ISIN US1912161007 AGENDA 933196758 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
16 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
COMPENSATION
17 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING AN INDEPENDENT BOARD CHAIR Shareholder Against For
18 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK Shareholder Against For
19 SHAREOWNER PROPOSAL REGARDING A REPORT ON BISPHENOL-A Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 15
The GAMCO Growth Fund
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DANONE, PARIS
SECURITY F12033134 MEETING TYPE MIX
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2010
ISIN FR0000120644 AGENDA 702273145 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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- - French Resident Shareowners must complete, sign and forward the Non-Voting
Proxy Card-directly to the sub custodian. Please contact your
Client Service-Representative to obtain the necessary card,
account details and directions.-The following applies to Non-
Resident Shareowners: Proxy Cards: Voting-instructions will be
forwarded to the Global Custodians that have become-Registered
Intermediaries, on the Vote Deadline Date. In capacity as-
Registered Intermediary, the Global Custodian will sign the
Proxy Card and-forward to the local custodian. If you are unsure
whether your Global-Custodian acts as Registered Intermediary,
please contact your representative
- - PLEASE NOTE IN THE FRENCH MARKET THAT THE ONLY VALID VOTE Non-Voting
OPTIONS ARE "FOR"-AND "AGAINST" A VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" WILL BE
TREATED AS AN "AGAINST" VOTE.
- - PLEASE NOTE THAT IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL MEETING INFORMATION IS Non-Voting
AVAILABLE BY-CLICKING ON THE MATERIAL
URL-LINK-https://balo.journal-
officiel.gouv.fr/pdf/2010/0301/201003011000503.pdf
O.1 Approve the Company's financial statements for the FYE on 31 DEC Management No Action
2009
O.2 Approve the consolidated financial statements for the FYE on 31 Management No Action
DEC 2009
O.3 Approve the allocation of income for the FYE on 31 DEC 2009 and Management No Action
setting of the dividend at EUR 1.20 per share
O.4 Approve the renewal of Mr. Franck RIBOUD's term as a Board member Management No Action
O.5 Approve the renewal of Mr. Emmanuel FABER's term as a Board Management No Action
member
O.6 Approve the renewal of the Company PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Management No Action
as a permanent Statutory Auditor
O.7 Appointment of the Cabinet Ernst & Young et Autres as a Management No Action
permanent Statutory
O.8 Appointment of Mr. Yves NICOLAS as a substitute Statutory Auditor Management No Action
O.9 Appointment of the Company Auditex as a substitute Statutory Management No Action
Auditor
O.10 Approve the agreements under the Statutory Auditors' special Management No Action
report
O.11 Approve the agreements and Undertakings pursuant to Articles L. Management No Action
225-38 and L. 225-42-1 of the Commercial Code relating to Mr.
Franck RIBOUD
O.12 Approve the agreements and Undertakings pursuant to Articles L. Management No Action
225-38 and L. 225-42-1 of the Commercial Code relating to Mr.
Emmanuel FABER
O.13 Approve the agreements and Undertakings pursuant to Articles L. Management No Action
225-38 and L. 225-42-1 of the Commercial Code relating to Mr.
Bernard HOURS
O.14 Authorize the Board of Directors to purchase, hold or transfer Management No Action
Company's shares
E.15 Authorize the Board of Directors to carry out allocations of Management No Action
Company's existing shares or to be issued
E.16 Amend Article 26 II of the Statutes relating to the limitation Management No Action
of the voting rights
E.17 Grant powers for the formalities Management No Action
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PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
SECURITY 71654V101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PBRA MEETING DATE 22-Apr-2010
ISIN US71654V1017 AGENDA 933245296 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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O4 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Management For For
O6 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT BOARD AND THEIR RESPECTIVE Management For For
SUBSTITUTES
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
SECURITY 302445101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLIR MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2010
ISIN US3024451011 AGENDA 933195958 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN D. CARTER For For
2 MICHAEL T. SMITH For For
3 JOHN W. WOOD, JR. For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE Management For For
COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KPMG LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF THE COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 16
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NEWMONT MINING CORPORATION
SECURITY 651639106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NEM MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2010
ISIN US6516391066 AGENDA 933199297 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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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 SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
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 MAJORITY Shareholder Against For
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.
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ABBOTT LABORATORIES
SECURITY 002824100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABT MEETING DATE 23-Apr-2010
ISIN US0028241000 AGENDA 933205898 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 R.S. ROBERTS For For
9 S.C. SCOTT III For For
10 W.D. SMITHBURG For For
11 G.F. TILTON For For
12 M.D. WHITE For For
02 RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-ADVISORY VOTE Shareholder Against For
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL-SPECIAL SHAREHOLDER MEETINGS Shareholder Against For
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ABB LTD
SECURITY 000375204 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ABB MEETING DATE 26-Apr-2010
ISIN US0003752047 AGENDA 933233796 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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2A APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS, AND THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2009.
2B CONSULTATIVE APPROVAL ON THE 2009 REMUNERATION REPORT. Management For For
03 DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PERSONS ENTRUSTED Management For For
WITH MANAGEMENT.
04 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND RELEASE OF LEGAL Management For For
RESERVES.
05 CAPITAL REDUCTION THROUGH CANCELLATION OF SHARES. Management For For
06 CAPITAL REDUCTION THROUGH NOMINAL VALUE REPAYMENT. Management For For
07 AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION RELATED TO THE Management For For
CAPITAL REDUCTION.
8A AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 6 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Management For For
8B DELETION OF ARTICLES 32 AND 33 OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Management For For
9A RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROGER AGNELLI Management For For
9B RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOUIS R. HUGHES Management For For
9C RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANS ULRICH MARKI Management For For
9D RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHEL DE ROSEN Management For For
9E RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL TRESCHOW Management For For
9F RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BERND W. VOSS Management For For
9G RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JACOB WALLENBERG Management For For
9H RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUBERTUS VON GRUNBERG Management For For
10 ELECTION OF THE AUDITORS. Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 17
The GAMCO Growth Fund
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP.
SECURITY 459200101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL IBM MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2010
ISIN US4592001014 AGENDA 933199653 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANNUAL INCENTIVE Shareholder Against For
PAYOUT
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CUMULATIVE VOTING Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON NEW THRESHOLD FOR CALLING SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETINGS
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Shareholder Against For
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STRYKER CORPORATION
SECURITY 863667101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SYK MEETING DATE 27-Apr-2010
ISIN US8636671013 AGENDA 933206131 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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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 OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
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EOG RESOURCES, INC.
SECURITY 26875P101 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL EOG MEETING DATE 28-Apr-2010
ISIN US26875P1012 AGENDA 933213340 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGE A. ALCORN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES R. CRISP Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES C. DAY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MARK G. PAPA Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. LEIGHTON STEWARD Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD F. TEXTOR Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK G. WISNER Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DELOITTE Management For For
& TOUCHE LLP, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT 2008 OMNIBUS EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN TO Management For For
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN.
04 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN TO INCREASE Management For For
THE NUMBER OF SHARES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNDER THE PLAN.
05 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUAL Management For For
BONUS PLAN TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PLAN.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING, IF Shareholder Against For
PROPERLY PRESENTED.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING POST- EMPLOYMENT STOCK OWNERSHIP Shareholder Against For
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED.
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING ACCELERATED VESTING OF EXECUTIVE Shareholder Against For
OFFICER STOCK AWARDS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 18
The GAMCO Growth Fund
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CORNING INCORPORATED
SECURITY 219350105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GLW MEETING DATE 29-Apr-2010
ISIN US2193501051 AGENDA 933203541 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
- ------ ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------------------
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT F. CUMMINGS, JR. Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM D. SMITHBURG Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HANSEL E. TOOKES II Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WENDELL P. WEEKS Management For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
CORNING'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
03 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 VARIABLE COMPENSATION PLAN. Management For For
04 APPROVAL OF THE 2010 EQUITY PLAN FOR NON- EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS. Management For For
05 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE RESTATED Management For For
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO DECLASSIFY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CONCERNING VOTING. Shareholder Against For
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NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2010
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933205292 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. CAWLEY For For
2 GORDON T. HALL For For
3 JACK E. LITTLE For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE EXTENSION OF BOARD AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AUTHORIZED Management For For
SHARE CAPITAL UNTIL APRIL 29, 2012.
3 APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF A REGULAR DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF THE PAR VALUE OF THE SHARES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
SWISS FRANCS 0.52 PER SHARE.
4 APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF A SPECIAL DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF THE PAR VALUE OF THE SHARES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
SWISS FRANCS 0.56 PER SHARE.
5 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR
2010 AND THE ELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS AG AS STATUTORY
AUDITOR FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM.
6 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR EXTENDED FISCAL YEAR
2009.
7 APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY FOR EXTENDED
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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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
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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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 CORPORATION Management For For
AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR REMUNERATION.
03 AN ORDINARY RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF AGNICO-EAGLE'S Management For For
STOCK OPTION PLAN.
04 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AGNICO-EAGLE'S Management For For
ARTICLES OF AMALGAMATION AND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO SET THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 19
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NOBLE CORPORATION
SECURITY H5833N103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL NE MEETING DATE 30-Apr-2010
ISIN CH0033347318 AGENDA 933250261 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL A. CAWLEY For For
2 GORDON T. HALL For For
3 JACK E. LITTLE For For
2 APPROVAL OF THE EXTENSION OF BOARD AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AUTHORIZED Management For For
SHARE CAPITAL UNTIL APRIL 29, 2012.
3 APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF A REGULAR DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF THE PAR VALUE OF THE SHARES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
SWISS FRANCS 0.52 PER SHARE.
4 APPROVAL OF THE PAYMENT OF A SPECIAL DIVIDEND THROUGH A Management For For
REDUCTION OF THE PAR VALUE OF THE SHARES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO
SWISS FRANCS 0.56 PER SHARE.
5 APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR.
6 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 AND THE STATUTORY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COMPANY FOR EXTENDED FISCAL YEAR
2009.
7 APPROVAL OF THE DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF Management For For
DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY FOR EXTENDED
FISCAL YEAR 2009.
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UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
SECURITY 904311107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UA MEETING DATE 04-May-2010
ISIN US9043111072 AGENDA 933210255 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 KEVIN A. PLANK For For
2 BYRON K. ADAMS, JR. For For
3 DOUGLAS E. COLTHARP For For
4 ANTHONY W. DEERING For For
5 A.B. KRONGARD For For
6 WILLIAM R. MCDERMOTT For For
7 HARVEY L. SANDERS For For
8 THOMAS J. SIPPEL For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC Management For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
SECURITY 071813109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL BAX MEETING DATE 04-May-2010
ISIN US0718131099 AGENDA 933211726 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BLAKE E. DEVITT Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN D. FORSYTH Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GAIL D. FOSLER Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CAROLE J. SHAPAZIAN Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM. Management For For
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTING. Shareholder Against For
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PEPSICO, INC.
SECURITY 713448108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL PEP MEETING DATE 05-May-2010
ISIN US7134481081 AGENDA 933213388 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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
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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 INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT (PROXY Shareholder Against For
STATEMENT P. 67)
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - RIGHT TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS Shareholder Against For
MEETING (PROXY STATEMENT P. 68)
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PUBLIC POLICY REPORT (PROXY STATEMENT P. Shareholder Against For
70)
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HESS CORPORATION
SECURITY 42809H107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL HES MEETING DATE 05-May-2010
ISIN US42809H1077 AGENDA 933214152 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 N.F. BRADY For For
2 G.P. HILL For For
3 T.H. KEAN For For
4 F.A. OLSON For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
3 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO 2008 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN TO Management For For
INCREASE SHARES AVAILABLE FOR AWARD BY 8 MILLION SHARES.
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING THE COMPANY TO PROVIDE A REPORT Shareholder Against For
ON POLITICAL SPENDING AND POLICIES.
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JARDINE MATHESON HLDGS LTD
SECURITY G50736100 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 06-May-2010
ISIN BMG507361001 AGENDA 702325932 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 Receive the financial statements and the Independent Auditors Management For For
report for the YE 31 DEC 2009, and to declare a final dividend
2 Re-election of Adam Keswick as a Director Management For For
3 Re-election of Ben Keswick as a Director Management For For
4 Re-election of Lord Leach of Fairford as a Director Management For For
5 Re-election of Giles White as a Director Management For For
6 Re-appointment of Auditors; authorize the Directors to fix their Management For For
remuneration
7 Authorize the Directors of the Company to exercise during the Management For For
relevant period of all powers of the Company to allot or issue
shares and to make and grant offers, agreements and options
which would or might require shares to be allotted, issued or
disposed of during or after the end of the relevant period up to
an aggregate nominal amount of USD 53.2 million, be and is
hereby generally and unconditionally approved, and; the
aggregate nominal amount of share capital allotted or agreed
conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted wholly for cash
by the Directors pursuant to the approval in paragraph a
otherwise than pursuant to a rights issue, or the issue of
shares pursuant to the Company's employee share purchase trust,
shall not exceed USD 7.9 million, and the said approval shall be
limited accordingly
8 Authorize the Directors of the Company to exercise all powers of Management For For
the Company to purchase its own shares, subject to and in
accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, during the
relevant period be and is hereby generally and unconditionally
approved; the aggregate nominal amount of shares of the Company
which the Company may purchase pursuant to the approval in
paragraph a of this resolution shall be less than 15 percent of
the aggregate nominal amount of the existing issued share
capital of the Company at t he date of this meeting, and such
approval shall be limited accordingly; the approval in paragraph
a of this resolution shall, where permitted by applicable laws
and regulations and subject to the limitation in paragraph b of
this resolution, extend to permit the purchase of shares of
the... CONTD
- - ... CONTD company i) by subsidiaries of the company and ii) Non-Voting
pursuant to the-terms of put warrants or financial instruments
having similar effect whereby-the Company can be required to
purchase its own shares, provided that where-put warrants are
issued or offered pursuant to a rights issue the price which-the
company may pay for shares purchased on exercise of put warrants
shall-not exceed 15 percent more than the average of the market
quotations for the-shares for a period of not more than 30 nor
less than the five dealing days-falling one day prior to the
date of any public announcement by the Company-of the proposed
issue of put warrants
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISION DUE TO RECEIPT OF Non-Voting
CONSERVATIVE RECORD DATE-. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR
VOTES, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PROXY FORM-UNLESS YOU DECIDE TO
AMEND YOUR ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. THANK YOU.
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Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 21
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POTASH CORPORATION OF SASKATCHEWAN INC.
SECURITY 73755L107 MEETING TYPE Annual and Special Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL POT MEETING DATE 06-May-2010
ISIN CA73755L1076 AGENDA 933206662 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 C. M. BURLEY For For
2 W. J. DOYLE For For
3 J. W. ESTEY For For
4 C. S. HOFFMAN For For
5 D. J. HOWE For For
6 A. D. LABERGE For For
7 K. G. MARTELL For For
8 J. J. MCCAIG For For
9 M. MOGFORD For For
10 P. J. SCHOENHALS For For
11 E. R. STROMBERG For For
12 E. VIYELLA DE PALIZA For For
02 THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE Management For For
CORPORATION.
03 THE RESOLUTION (ATTACHED AS APPENDIX B TO THE ACCOMPANYING Management For For
MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR) APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A NEW
PERFORMANCE OPTION PLAN, THE FULL TEXT OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AS
APPENDIX C TO THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
04 THE ADVISORY RESOLUTION (ATTACHED AS APPENDIX D TO THE Management For For
ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR) ACCEPTING THE
CORPORATION'S APPROACH TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSED IN
THE ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR.
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APACHE CORPORATION
SECURITY 037411105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APA MEETING DATE 06-May-2010
ISIN US0374111054 AGENDA 933215065 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: EUGENE C. FIEDOREK Management For For
02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA ALBJERG GRAHAM Management For For
03 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: F.H. MERELLI Management For For
04 RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG AS APACHE'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
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STANDARD CHARTERED PLC
SECURITY G84228157 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 07-May-2010
ISIN GB0004082847 AGENDA 702319547 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1. Receive the report and accounts Management For For
2. Declare the final dividend Management For For
3. Approve the Directors' remuneration report Management For For
4. Re-elect Mr. J.F.T. Dundas as Non-Executive Director Management For For
5. Re-elect Miss V.F. Gooding CBE as Non-Executive Director Management For For
6. Re-elect Mr. R.H.P. Markham as Non-Executive Director Management For For
7. Re-elect Mr. J.W. Peace as Chairman Management For For
8. Re-elect Mr. P.A. Sands as an Executive Director Management For For
9. Re-elect Mr. P.D. Skinner as Non-Executive Director Management For For
10. Re-elect Mr. O.H.J. Stocken, as Non-Executive Director Management For For
11. Election of Mr. J.S. Bindra, who was appointed as an Executive Management For For
Director by the Board since the last AGM of the Company
12. Election of Mr. R. Delbridge, who was appointed as an Non- Management For For
Executive Director by the Board since the last AGM of the Company
13. Election of Dr. Han Seung-soo KBE, who was appointed as an Management For For
Non-Executive Director by the Board since the last AGM of the
Company
14. Election of Mr. S.J. Lowth, who was appointed as an Non- Management For For
Executive Director by the Board since the last AGM of the Company
15. Election of Mr. A.M.G. Rees, who was appointed as an Executive Management For For
Director by the Board since the last AGM of the Company
16. Re-appoint the Auditor Management For For
17. Authorize the Board to set the Auditor's fees Management For For
18. Authorize the Company and its subsidiaries to make political Management For For
donations
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19. Authorize the Board to allot shares Management For For
20. Approve to extend the authority to allot shares Management For For
21. Authorize the Board to allot shares in connection with the Management For For
Indian listing
S.22 Approve to disapply pre-emption rights Management For For
S.23 Approve to disapply pre-emption rights in connection with the Management For For
Indian listing
S.24 Authorize the Company to buy back its Ordinary Shares Management For For
S.25 Authorize the Company to buy back its Preference Shares Management For For
S.26 Adopt the new Articles of Association Management For For
S.27 Authorize the Company to call a general meeting other than an Management For For
AGM on not less than 14 clear days' notice
28. Amend the Standard Chartered 2006 Restricted Share Scheme Management For For
29. Approve the waiver in respect of the reporting and annual review Management For For
requirements in respect of ongoing banking transactions with
associates of Temasek that the Company has not been able to
identify
30. Approve the waiver in respect of the requirement to enter into Management For For
fixed-term written agreements with Temasek and its associates in
respect of ongoing banking transactions
31. Approve future ongoing banking transactions with Temasek and its Management For For
associates, including the waiver in respect of the requirement
to set an annual cap
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COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
SECURITY 194162103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CL MEETING DATE 07-May-2010
ISIN US1941621039 AGENDA 933208539 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN T. CAHILL Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IAN COOK Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HELENE D. GAYLE Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ELLEN M. HANCOCK Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH JIMENEZ Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DAVID W. JOHNSON Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD J. KOGAN Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DELANO E. LEWIS Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. PEDRO REINHARD Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN I. SADOVE Management For For
02 RATIFY SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS COLGATE'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
03 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Management For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL ON SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS. Shareholder Against For
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ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
SECURITY 790849103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STJ MEETING DATE 07-May-2010
ISIN US7908491035 AGENDA 933208541 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STUART M. ESSIG Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BARBARA B. HILL Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL A. ROCCA Management For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
03 TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING Shareholder Against For
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.
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OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 674599105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL OXY MEETING DATE 07-May-2010
ISIN US6745991058 AGENDA 933224761 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SPENCER ABRAHAM Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN S. CHALSTY Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: STEPHEN I. CHAZEN 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: CARLOS M. GUTIERREZ Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RAY R. IRANI Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IRVIN W. MALONEY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AVEDICK B. POLADIAN Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODOLFO SEGOVIA Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: AZIZ D. SYRIANI Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSEMARY TOMICH Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WALTER L. WEISMAN Management For For
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02 RATIFICATION OF SELECTION OF KPMG AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 RE-APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS UNDER INCENTIVE PLAN PURSUANT Management For For
TO TAX DEDUCTION RULES.
04 ADVISORY VOTE APPROVING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY AND Management For For
PRACTICE.
05 ELIMINATION OF COMPENSATION OVER $500,000 PER YEAR. Shareholder Against For
06 POLICY TO SEPARATE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ROLES. Shareholder Against For
07 PERCENTAGE OF STOCKHOLDER OWNERSHIP REQUIRED TO CALL SPECIAL Shareholder Against For
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
08 REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF HOST COUNTRY LAWS. Shareholder Against For
09 DIRECTOR ELECTION BY MAJORITY STOCKHOLDER VOTE. Shareholder Against For
10 REPORT ON INCREASING INHERENT SECURITY OF CHEMICAL FACILITIES. Shareholder Against For
11 POLICY ON ACCELERATED VESTING IN EVENT OF CHANGE IN CONTROL. Shareholder Against For
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CUMMINS INC.
SECURITY 231021106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CMI MEETING DATE 11-May-2010
ISIN US2310211063 AGENDA 933207804 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT J. BERNHARD Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANKLIN R. CHANG-DIAZ Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT K. HERDMAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALEXIS M. HERMAN Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: N. THOMAS LINEBARGER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM I. MILLER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GEORGIA R. NELSON Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THEODORE M. SOLSO Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CARL WARE Management For For
10 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Management For For
AS AUDITORS FOR THE YEAR 2010.
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ITT CORPORATION
SECURITY 450911102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ITT MEETING DATE 11-May-2010
ISIN US4509111021 AGENDA 933215053 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 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
2 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS Management For For
ITT'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2010.
3 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, REQUESTING THE COMPANY Shareholder Against For
PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF THE COMPANY'S MILITARY SALES
TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
4 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL, AMENDING THE COMPANY'S Shareholder Against For
BY-LAWS TO ALLOW SHAREOWNERS TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREOWNER
MEETINGS, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.
SECURITY 375558103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GILD MEETING DATE 11-May-2010
ISIN US3755581036 AGENDA 933218667 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 PAUL BERG For For
2 JOHN F. COGAN For For
3 ETIENNE F. DAVIGNON For For
4 JAMES M. DENNY For For
5 CARLA A. HILLS For For
6 KEVIN E. LOFTON For For
7 JOHN W. MADIGAN For For
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8 JOHN C. MARTIN For For
9 GORDON E. MOORE For For
10 NICHOLAS G. MOORE For For
11 RICHARD J. WHITLEY For For
12 GAYLE E. WILSON For For
13 PER WOLD-OLSEN For For
02 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP BY THE AUDIT Management For For
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM OF GILEAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
03 IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING, TO VOTE ON A STOCKHOLDER Shareholder Against For
PROPOSAL REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD TAKE STEPS TO ADOPT MAJORITY
VOTING STANDARDS IN GILEAD'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND
BY-LAWS.
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MURPHY OIL CORPORATION
SECURITY 626717102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL MUR MEETING DATE 12-May-2010
ISIN US6267171022 AGENDA 933219025 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 F.W. BLUE For For
2 C.P. DEMING For For
3 R.A. HERMES For For
4 J.V. KELLEY For For
5 R.M. MURPHY For For
6 W.C. NOLAN, JR. For For
7 N.E. SCHMALE For For
8 D.J.H. SMITH For For
9 C.G. THEUS For For
10 D.M. WOOD For For
02 APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Management For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
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SWIRE PAC LTD
SECURITY Y83310105 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 13-May-2010
ISIN HK0019000162 AGENDA 702349261 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 Declare the final dividends Management For For
2.a Re-elect P.A. Johansen as a Director Management For For
2.b Re-elect J.R. Slosar as a Director Management For For
3 Re-appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Auditors and authorize Management For For
the Directors to fix their remuneration
4 Authorize the Directors, subject to this resolution, during the Management For For
relevant period of all the powers of the Company to make on-
market share repurchases (within the meaning of the Code on
Share Repurchases); the aggregate nominal amount of any class of
the Company's shares which may be repurchased pursuant to the
approval in paragraph (a) above shall not exceed 10% of the
aggregate nominal amount of the shares of that class in issue at
the date of passing this Resolution; and Authority expires at
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company; the expiration of
the period within which the next AGM of the Company is required
by law to be held; and the revocation or variation of the
authority given under this Resolution by ordinary resolution of
the shareholders in general meeting and references to "shares"
include securities which carry a right to subscribe for or
purchase shares
5 Authorize the Directors, during the Relevant Period to allot, Management For For
issue and deal with additional shares and to make or grant
offers, agreements and options which will or might require the
exercise of such powers during or after the end of the Relevant
Period, the aggregate nominal amount of shares of any class
allotted or agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be
allotted (whether pursuant to an option or otherwise) by the
Directors pursuant to the approval in this resolution, otherwise
than pursuant to (i) a Rights Issue or (ii) any scrip dividend
or similar arrangement providing for the allotment of shares in
lieu of the whole or part of a dividend on shares, CONTD.
- - CONTD. shall not exceed the aggregate of 20% of the aggregate Non-Voting
nominal amount-of the shares of that class in issue at the date
of passing this Resolution-provided that the aggregate nominal
amount of the shares of any class so-allotted (or so agreed
conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted)-pursuant to
this Resolution wholly for cash shall not exceed 5% of
the-aggregate nominal amount of the shares of that class in
issue at the date of- passing this Resolution; and Authority
expires at the conclusion of the next-AGM of the Company; and
the expiration of the period within which the next-AGM of the
Company is required by law to be held; and the revocation
or-variation of the authority given under this Resolution by
ordinary resolution-of the shareholders in general meeting
- - PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" Non-Voting
WILL BE TREATED-THE SAME AS A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 25
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GOOGLE INC.
SECURITY 38259P508 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL GOOG MEETING DATE 13-May-2010
ISIN US38259P5089 AGENDA 933216738 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 ERIC SCHMIDT For For
2 SERGEY BRIN For For
3 LARRY PAGE For For
4 L. JOHN DOERR For For
5 JOHN L. HENNESSY For For
6 ANN MATHER For For
7 PAUL S. OTELLINI For For
8 K. RAM SHRIRAM For For
9 SHIRLEY M. TILGHMAN For For
02 THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS GOOGLE'S INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2010.
03 THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO GOOGLE'S 2004 STOCK PLAN TO Management Against Against
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK
ISSUABLE UNDER THE PLAN BY 6,500,000.
04 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT, IF Shareholder Against For
PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
05 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING ONLINE ADVERTISING, PRIVACY, Shareholder Against For
AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
06 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS Shareholder Against For
PRINCIPLES WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESS IN CHINA, IF PROPERLY
PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
SECURITY 808513105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SCHW MEETING DATE 13-May-2010
ISIN US8085131055 AGENDA 933221335 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ARUN SARIN Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PAULA A. SNEED Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS Management For For
03 APPROVAL OF AMENDED CORPORATE EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN Management For For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Shareholder Against For
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING DEATH BENEFITS Shareholder Against For
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TRANSOCEAN, LTD.
SECURITY H8817H100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL RIG MEETING DATE 14-May-2010
ISIN CH0048265513 AGENDA 933218338 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE Management For For
OFFICERS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO BE Management For For
CARRIED FORWARD.
04 CHANGE OF THE COMPANY'S PLACE OF INCORPORATION IN SWITZERLAND. Management For For
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 SWISS Management For For
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 INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 26
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FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
SECURITY 34354P105 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FLS MEETING DATE 14-May-2010
ISIN US34354P1057 AGENDA 933219619 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 GAYLA DELLY For For
2 RICK MILLS For For
3 CHARLES RAMPACEK For For
4 WILLIAM RUSNACK For For
5 MARK BLINN For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP TO SERVE AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
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
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT, THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Management For For
STATEMENTS OF TRANSOCEAN LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.
02 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE Management For For
OFFICERS FROM LIABILITY FOR ACTIVITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2009.
03 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 TO BE Management For For
CARRIED FORWARD.
04 CHANGE OF THE COMPANY'S PLACE OF INCORPORATION IN SWITZERLAND. Management For For
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 SWISS Management For For
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 INDEPENDENT Management For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION
SECURITY 032511107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL APC MEETING DATE 18-May-2010
ISIN US0325111070 AGENDA 933231160 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: H. PAULETT EBERHART Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PRESTON M. GEREN III Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES T. HACKETT Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Management For For
03 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO NON- DISCRIMINATION POLICY. Shareholder Against For
04 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS: REIMBURSEMENT OF Shareholder Against For
PROXY EXPENSES.
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SOUTHWESTERN ENERGY COMPANY
SECURITY 845467109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL SWN MEETING DATE 18-May-2010
ISIN US8454671095 AGENDA 933231297 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1 DIRECTOR Management
1 LEWIS E. EPLEY, JR. For For
2 ROBERT L. HOWARD For For
3 HAROLD M. KORELL For For
4 VELLO A. KUUSKRAA For For
5 KENNETH R. MOURTON For For
6 STEVEN L. MUELLER For For
7 CHARLES E. SCHARLAU For For
2 THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Management For For
LLP TO SERVE AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010.
3 THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Management For For
INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK TO 1,250,000,000 SHARES.
4 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR A DIRECTOR ELECTION MAJORITY VOTE Shareholder Against For
STANDARD, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
5 A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL FOR A POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND Shareholder Against For
EXPENDITURES REPORT, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 27
The GAMCO Growth Fund
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INTEL CORPORATION
SECURITY 458140100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL INTC MEETING DATE 19-May-2010
ISIN US4581401001 AGENDA 933224367 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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: 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
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TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED
SECURITY 896239100 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TRMB MEETING DATE 19-May-2010
ISIN US8962391004 AGENDA 933225496 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 STEVEN W. BERGLUND For For
2 JOHN B. GOODRICH For For
3 WILLIAM HART For For
4 MERIT E. JANOW For For
5 ULF J. JOHANSSON For For
6 BRADFORD W. PARKINSON For For
7 MARK S. PEEK For For
8 NICKOLAS W. VANDE STEEG For For
02 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & LLP AS THE INDEPENDENT Management For For
AUDITOR OF THE COMPANY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2010.
03 TO TRANSACT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE Management For For
MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF.
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STATE STREET CORPORATION
SECURITY 857477103 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL STT MEETING DATE 19-May-2010
ISIN US8574771031 AGENDA 933226234 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: K. BURNES Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. COYM Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: P. DE SAINT-AIGNAN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: A. FAWCETT Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. GRUBER Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: L. HILL Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. HOOLEY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. KAPLAN Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: C. LAMANTIA Management For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. LOGUE Management For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SERGEL Management For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. SKATES Management For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: G. SUMME Management For For
1N ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: R. WEISSMAN Management For For
02 TO APPROVE A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSAL ON EXECUTIVE Management For For
COMPENSATION.
03 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS STATE STREET'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
04 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE SEPARATION OF Shareholder Against For
THE ROLES OF CHAIRMAN AND CEO.
05 TO VOTE ON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A REVIEW OF PAY Shareholder Against For
DISPARITY.
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 28
The GAMCO Growth Fund
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ALCON, INC.
SECURITY H01301102 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL ACL MEETING DATE 20-May-2010
ISIN CH0013826497 AGENDA 933230497 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 APPROVAL OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS OF ALCON, INC. Management For For
AND THE 2009 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ALCON, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
02 APPROPRIATION OF AVAILABLE EARNINGS AND PROPOSED DIVIDEND TO Management For For
SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2009
03 DISCHARGE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE Management For For
FINANCIAL YEAR 2009
04 ELECTION OF KPMG AG, ZUG, AUDITORS Management For For
05 ELECTION OF OBT AG, ZURICH, AS SPECIAL AUDITORS Management For For
06 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION Management For For
7A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WERNER BAUER Management For For
7B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANCISCO CASTANER Management For For
7C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LODEWIJK J.R. DE VINK Management For For
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TIFFANY & CO.
SECURITY 886547108 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TIF MEETING DATE 20-May-2010
ISIN US8865471085 AGENDA 933235081 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MICHAEL J. KOWALSKI Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROSE MARIE BRAVO Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GARY E. COSTLEY Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAWRENCE K. FISH Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ABBY F. KOHNSTAMM Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. MARQUIS Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PETER W. MAY Management For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: J. THOMAS PRESBY Management For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM A. SHUTZER Management For For
2 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS Management For For
THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2010.
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AMAZON.COM, INC.
SECURITY 023135106 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL AMZN MEETING DATE 25-May-2010
ISIN US0231351067 AGENDA 933242480 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JEFFREY P. BEZOS Management For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: TOM A. ALBERG Management For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN SEELY BROWN Management For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: WILLIAM B. GORDON Management For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ALAIN MONIE Management For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS O. RYDER Management For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PATRICIA Q. STONESIFER Management For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP AS Management For For
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
03 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL CALLING FOR THE COMPANY TO MAKE CERTAIN Shareholder Against For
DISCLOSURES REGARDING CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
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CHEUNG KONG (HOLDINGS) LTD
SECURITY Y13213106 MEETING TYPE Annual General Meeting
TICKER SYMBOL MEETING DATE 27-May-2010
ISIN HK0001000014 AGENDA 702404966 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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PLEASE NOTE IN THE HONG KONG MARKET THAT A VOTE OF "ABSTAIN" Non-Voting
WILL BE TREATED T-HE SAME AS A "TAKE NO ACTION" VOTE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COMPANY NOTICE IS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON Non-Voting
THE URL LINK:-
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/20100422/LTN2
0100422636.pdf
1. Receive the audited financial statements, the report of the Management For For
Directors and the Independent Auditor's report for the YE 31 DEC
2009
2. Declare a final dividend Management For For
3.1 Election of Mr. Li Tzar Kuoi, Victor as a Director Management For For
3.2 Election of Mr. Ip Tak Chuen, Edmond as a Director Management For For
3.3 Election of Mr. Chiu Kwok Hung, Justin as a Director Management For For
3.4 Election of Mr. Chow Kun Chee, Roland as a Director Management For For
3.5 Election of Mr. Yeh Yuan Chang, Anthony as a Director Management For For
3.6 Election of Mr. Chow Nin Mow, Albert as a Director Management For For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 29
The GAMCO Growth Fund
3.7 Election of Dr. Wong Yick-ming, Rosanna as a Director Management For For
4. Appointment of Messrs. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu as the Auditor Management For For
and authorize the Directors to fix their remuneration
5.1 Authorize the Directors to issue additional shares of the Company Management For For
5.2 Authorize the Directors to repurchase shares of the Company Management For For
5.3 Approve to extend the general mandate granted to the Directors Management For For
pursuant to Resolution 5(1) to issue additional shares of the
Company
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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
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 JOHN RICHELS For For
02 RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR Management For For
2010.
03 ADOPT SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE. Shareholder Against For
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FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER & GOLD INC.
SECURITY 35671D857 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL FCX MEETING DATE 09-Jun-2010
ISIN US35671D8570 AGENDA 933262064 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST 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 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 INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
4 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING THE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE WITH Shareholder Against For
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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CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
SECURITY 165167107 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CHK MEETING DATE 11-Jun-2010
ISIN US1651671075 AGENDA 933277697 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 FRANK KEATING For For
2 MERRILL A. MILLER, JR. For For
3 FREDERICK B. WHITTEMORE For For
02 TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO OUR LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN. Management For For
03 TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP AS OUR Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
04 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO ANNUAL CASH BONUSES TO NAMED Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
05 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE PARTICIPATION IN Shareholder Against For
DERIVATIVE OR SPECULATIVE TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING STOCK.
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL REQUESTING AN ADVISORY SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON Shareholder Against For
EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION.
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Shareholder Against For
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL RELATING TO A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT. Shareholder Against For
ProxyEdge Report Date: 07/06/2010
Meeting Date Range: 07/01/2010 to 06/30/2010 30
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ULTRA PETROLEUM CORP.
SECURITY 903914109 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL UPL MEETING DATE 14-Jun-2010
ISIN CA9039141093 AGENDA 933272142 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 MICHAEL D. WATFORD For For
2 W. CHARLES HELTON For For
3 ROBERT E. RIGNEY For For
4 STEPHEN J. MCDANIEL For For
5 ROGER A. BROWN For For
02 APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP AS AUDITORS OF THE COMPANY FOR Management For For
THE ENSUING YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTORS TO FIX THEIR
REMUNERATION.
03 IF PRESENTED, TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL Shareholder Against For
REGARDING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING WHICH IS OPPOSED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
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CELGENE CORPORATION
SECURITY 151020104 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL CELG MEETING DATE 16-Jun-2010
ISIN US1510201049 AGENDA 933268701 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 DIRECTOR Management
1 SOL J. BARER, PH.D. For For
2 ROBERT J. HUGIN For For
3 MICHAEL D. CASEY For For
4 CARRIE S. COX For For
5 RODMAN L. DRAKE For For
6 GILLA KAPLAN, PH.D. For For
7 JAMES J. LOUGHLIN For For
8 ERNEST MARIO, PH.D. For For
9 WALTER L. ROBB, PH.D. For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S Management For For
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010.
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TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
SECURITY 881624209 MEETING TYPE Annual
TICKER SYMBOL TEVA MEETING DATE 29-Jun-2010
ISIN US8816242098 AGENDA 933290532 - Management
ITEM PROPOSAL TYPE VOTE FOR/AGAINST MANAGEMENT
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01 TO APPROVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CASH Management For For
DIVIDEND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, WHICH WAS PAID IN
FOUR INSTALLMENTS AND AGGREGATED NIS 2.50 (APPROXIMATELY
US$0.642, ACCORDING TO THE APPLICABLE EXCHANGE RATES) PER
ORDINARY SHARE (OR ADS), BE DECLARED FINAL.
2A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. ABRAHAM E. COHEN Management For For
2B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. AMIR ELSTEIN Management For For
2C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. ROGER KORNBERG Management For For
2D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: PROF. MOSHE MANY Management For For
2E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MR. DAN PROPPER Management For For
03 TO APPOINT KESSELMAN & KESSELMAN, A MEMBER OF Management For For
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL LTD., AS THE COMPANY'S
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM UNTIL THE 2011
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE THEIR COMPENSATION PROVIDED SUCH
COMPENSATION IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
04 TO APPROVE THE COMPANY'S 2010 LONG-TERM EQUITY- BASED INCENTIVE Management Against Against
PLAN.
5A APPROVE REMUNERATION OF DR. PHILLIP FROST, IN HIS CAPACITY AS Management For For
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 9, 2010, IN THE
AMOUNT OF NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 385,702 (AS OF MARCH 9, 2010)
PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED BY THE ISRAELI
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING FEES PAID TO
DIRECTORS), PROVISION TO DR. FROST, IN HIS CAPACITY AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD, OF AN OFFICE AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES, AND,
EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010, ALL AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED
IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.
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5B TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF PROF. MOSHE MANY, IN HIS CAPACITY Management For For
AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TEVA, EFFECTIVE AS OF MARCH 9,
2010, IN THE AMOUNT OF THE NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 150,000 (AS OF
MARCH 9, 2010) PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED
BY THE ISRAELI CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING
FEES PAID TO DIRECTORS). AND THE PROVISION TO PROF. MANY, IN HIS
CAPACITY AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, OF SECRETARIAL SERVICES.
5C TO APPROVE THE REMUNERATION OF PROF. ROGER KORNBERG, IN HIS Management For For
CAPACITY AS A DIRECTOR OF TEVA, EFFECTIVE AS OF MAY 10, 2010, IN
THE AMOUNT OF THE NIS EQUIVALENT OF USD 150,000 (AS OF MAY 10,
2010) PER ANNUM, PLUS VAT (AS APPLICABLE), AS ADJUSTED BY THE
ISRAELI CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (IN ADDITION TO PER MEETING FEES
PAID TO DIRECTORS).
06 TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL OF THE Management For For
COMPANY BY NIS 100,000,000 TO A TOTAL OF NIS 250,000,000 BY THE
CREATION OF 1,000,000,000 ADDITIONAL ORDINARY SHARES OF PAR
VALUE NIS 0.1 EACH, AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S
INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS ACCORDINGLY.
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 GAMCO Growth Fund
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Bruce N. Alpert
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Bruce N. Alpert, Principal Executive Officer
Date August 27, 2010
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.