UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number: 811-4014
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Meridian Fund, Inc.
60 E. SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD., STE. 306, LARKSPUR, CA. 94939
(Address of principal executive offices)
GREGG B. KEELING
ASTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
60 E. SIR FRANCIS DRAKE BLVD., STE. 306
LARKSPUR, CA. 94939
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 461-8770
Date of fiscal year end: JUNE 30,
Date of reporting period: JULY 1, 2007 - JUNE 30, 2008
Form N-PX is to be used by a registered management investment company, other
than a small business investment company registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 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).
The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-PX in its regulatory,
disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-PX, and
the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required
to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-PX unless the
Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control
number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information
collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the
clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD:
Appended hereto as Exhibit A is the following information indicating for each
matter relating to a portfolio security owned by the Registrant considered at
any shareholder meeting held during the twelve month period ended June 30, 2008
with respect to which the Registrant was entitled to vote:
(a). The name of the issuer of the portfolio security;
(b). The exchange ticker symbol of the portfolio security;
(c). The Council on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures ("CUSIP")
number for the portfolio security;
(d). The shareholder meeting date;
(e). A brief identification of the matter voted on;
(f). Whether the Registrant cast its vote on the matter;
(g). How the Registrant cast its vote (e.g., for or against proposal, or
abstain; for or withhold regarding election of directors); and
(h). Whether the matter was proposed by the issuer or by a security holder;
(i). Whether the Registrant cast its vote for or against management.
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): Meridian Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)*: /s/ Gregg B. Keeling
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Gregg B. Keeling, CFO / Proxy Manager
Date: August 8, 2008
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her
signature.
Meridian Equity Fund
RPM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TICKER: RPM CUSIP: 749685103
MEETING DATE: 10/4/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Amended 1995 Incentive Compensation Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.
TICKER: BGG CUSIP: 109043109
MEETING DATE: 10/17/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
TICKER: EMR CUSIP: 291011104
MEETING DATE: 2/5/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MORGAN STANLEY
TICKER: MS CUSIP: 617446448
MEETING DATE: 4/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Amend Certificate of Inc. to eliminate supermajority yes for i,w
vote requirements
Proposal re: executive compensation advisory vote yes against s,w
Proposal re: human rights report yes against s,w
THE COCA-COLA CORP.
TICKER: CCE CUSIP: 191216100
MEETING DATE: 4/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Stock Option Plan yes against i,a
Proposal re: advisory vote on executive compensation yes against s,w
Proposal re: Independent Board Chair yes against s,w
Proposal re: Board Committee on human rights yes against s,w
SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.
TICKER: SON CUSIP: 835495102
MEETING DATE: 4/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BP P.L.C.
TICKER: BP CUSIP: 055622104
MEETING DATE: 4/17/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Receive Directors' annual report and accounts yes for i,w
Approve Directors' remuneration report yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Adopt new Articles of Association yes for i,w
Give limited authority for purchase of its own own yes for i,w
shares by co.
Give limited authority to allot shares up to a yes for i,w
specified amount
Give authority to allot a limited number of shares for yes against i,a
cash free of pre-emptive rights
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP.
TICKER: KMB CUSIP: 494368103
MEETING DATE: 4/17/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve Amended Certicate of Incorporation to eliminate yes for i,w
supermajority voting provisions
Proposal re: qualifications for Director nominees yes against s,w
Proposal re: adoption of global human rights standards yes against s,w
based on
international labor conventions
Proposal re: special shareholder meetings yes against s,w
Proposal re: cumulative voting yes against s,w
Proposal re: amendment of bylaws to establish board yes against s,w
committee on sustainability
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: PPG CUSIP: 693506107
MEETING DATE: 4/17/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP.
TICKER: RF CUSIP: 7591EP100
MEETING DATE: 4/17/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
GENUINE PARTS CO.
TICKER: GPC CUSIP: 372460105
MEETING DATE: 4/21/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
CARNIVAL CORP.
TICKER: CCL CUSIP: 143658300
MEETING DATE: 4/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Authorize audit committee to agree to the yes for i,w
remuneratation of the independent auditors
Receive accounts and reports for financial year 2007 yes for i,w
Approve Directors' remuneration report yes for i,w
Approve limits on the authority to allot shares yes for i,w
Approve disapplication of pre-emption rights yes against i,a
Approve a general authority to buy back the company's yes for i,w
ordinary shares on the open market
VF CORP.
TICKER: VFC CUSIP: 918204108
MEETING DATE: 4/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Re-approve certain material terms of the Amended & yes for i,w
Restated
Executive Incentive Compensation Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
TICKER: BUD CUSIP: 035229103
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2008 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan for yes for i,w
Non-Employee Directors
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: report on charitable contributions yes against s,w
Proposal re: special shareholder meetings yes against s,w
Proposal re: executive compensation yes against s,w
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
TICKER: WSH CUSIP: G96655108
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve and adopt 2008 Share Purchase and Option Plan yes for i,w
Amend Memorandum of Association yes for i,w
Amend bylaws yes against i,a
EATON CORPORATION
TICKER: ETN CUSIP: 278058102
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Increase the authorized number of common shares yes for i,w
Adopt majority voting in Director elections yes for i,w
Authorize Board of Directors to amend the Amended yes against i,a
Regulations
Approve the 2008 Stock Plan yes against i,a
Approve the Senior Executive Incentive Compensation yes for i,w
Plan
Approve the Executive Strategic Incentive Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
THE STANLEY WORKS
TICKER: SWK CUSIP: 854616109
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Vote on shareholder proposal urging the Board of yes for s,a
Directors
to take necessary steps to require all members of the
Board of Directors to be elected annually
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
TICKER: WSH CUSIP: G96655108
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Share Purchase and Option Plan yes for i,w
Amend Memorandum of Association yes for i,w
Amend bylaws yes against i,a
AVERY DENNISON CORP.
TICKER: AVY CUSIP: 053611109
MEETING DATE: 4/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve Amended Employee Stock Option and Incentive yes against i,a
Plan
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
TICKER: JNJ CUSIP: 478160104
MEETING DATE: 4/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Advisory vote on executive compensation policies and yes against s,w
disclosure
PFIZER, INC.
TICKER: PFE CUSIP: 717081103
MEETING DATE: 4/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: stock options yes for s,a
Proposal requesting separation of Chairman and CEO yes against s,w
roles
AT&T, INC.
TICKER: T CUSIP: 00206R102
MEETING DATE: 4/25/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: report on political contributions yes against s,w
Proposal re: pension credit policy yes against s,w
Proposal re: lead independent director bylaw yes against s,w
Proposal re: SERP policy yes for s,a
Proposal re: advisory vote on compensation yes against s,w
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
TICKER: HOG CUSIP: 412822108
MEETING DATE: 4/26/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
THE BOEING COMPANY
TICKER: BA CUSIP: 097023105
MEETING DATE: 4/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: prepare report on military sales yes against s,w
Proposal re: adopt health care principles yes against s,w
Proposal re: adopt, implement and monitor human rights yes against s,w
policies
Proposal re: require an independent lead director yes against s,w
Proposal re: require performance-based stock options yes for s,a
Proposal re: require an advisory vote on named yes against s,w
executive officer compensation
Proposal re: require shareholder approval of future yes for s,a
severance arrangements
AGL RESOURCES, INC.
TICKER: ATG CUSIP: 001204106
MEETING DATE: 4/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND CO.
TICKER: DD CUSIP: 263534109
MEETING DATE: 4/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: plant closure yes against s,w
Proposal re: separation of positions of Chairman and yes against s,w
CEO
Proposal re: global warming report yes against s,w
Proposal re: amendment to human rights policy yes against s,w
Proposal re: shareholder say on executive pay yes against s,w
THE TIMKEN CO.
TICKER: TKR CUSIP: 887389104
MEETING DATE: 5/1/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Amended & Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Proposal requesting co. implement equal employment yes against s,w
opportunity
policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender identity
Proposal to eliminate classification of terms of the yes for s,a
Board of Dir.'s and require all directors stand for
election annually
HUBBELL INCORPORATED
TICKER: HUB.B CUSIP: 443510201
MEETING DATE: 5/5/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
AUTOLIVE, INC.
TICKER: ALV CUSIP: 052800109
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
REYNOLDS AMERICAN, INC.
TICKER: RAI CUSIP: 761713106
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: human rights protocols for company and yes against s,w
its suppliers
Proposal re: endorsement of health care principles yes against s,w
Proposal re: Two Cigarette approach to marketing yes against s,w
NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC.
TICKER: NWL CUSIP: 651229106
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve Co.'s Management Cash Bonus Plan yes for i,w
Approve the amendment and restatement of Certificate yes for i,w
of Incorp. to eliminate supermajority vote
requirements and the fair price provision
ADVENT SOFTWARE, INC.
TICKER: ADVS CUSIP: 007974108
MEETING DATE: 5/7/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve the Amended & Restated 2002 Stock Plan and yes against i,a
reserve an additional 900,000 shares thereunder
LEGGETT & PLATT, INC.
TICKER: LEG CUSIP: 524660107
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve Amendment & Restatement of the Flexible Stock yes against i,a
Plan
Proposal requesting the addition of sexual orientation yes against s,w
and gender identity to the company's written
non-discrimination policy
LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP.
TICKER: LNC CUSIP: 534187109
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP.
TICKER: NSC CUSIP: 655844108
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC.
TICKER: UPS CUSIP: 911312106
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
VULCAN MATERIALS CO.
TICKER: VMC CUSIP: 929160109
MEETING DATE: 5/9/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal to adopt the co.'s Restated Certificate of yes for i,w
Incorporation
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
TICKER: WMI CUSIP: 94106L109
MEETING DATE: 5/9/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Stockholder proposal regarding disclosure of political yes against s,w
contributions, if properly presented at meeting
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO.
TICKER: IP CUSIP: 460146103
MEETING DATE: 5/12/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: majority voting in non-contested director yes for i,w
elections
Proposal re: annual election of directors yes for i,w
Proposal to remove supermajority voting provisions yes for i,w
(Article VII)
Proposal to remove supermajority voting provisions yes against i,a
(Article VIII)
Proposal re: majority voting yes against s,w
Proposal re: sustainable forestry yes against s,w
3M COMPANY
TICKER: MMM CUSIP: 88579Y101
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve Long-Term Incentive Plan yes against i,a
KRAFT FOODS, INC.
TICKER: KFT CUSIP: 50075N104
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MERCURY GENERAL CORP.
TICKER: MCY CUSIP: 589400100
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Senior Executive Incentive Bonus Plan yes for i,w
COMERICA, INC.
TICKER: CMA CUSIP: 200340107
MEETING DATE: 5/20/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MID-AMERICA APT. COMMUNITIES, INC.
TICKER: MAA CUSIP: 59522J103
MEETING DATE: 5/20/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Amend charter to have annual (not staggered) Board yes for i,w
elections
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MCDONALD'S CORP.
TICKER: MCD CUSIP: 580135101
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
R.R. DONNELLY & SONS CO.
TICKER: RRD CUSIP: 257867101
MEETING DATE: 5/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify company's auditors yes for i,w
Approve Amended 2004 Performance Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Proposal re: sustainable forestry report yes against s,w
Proposal re: special stockholder meetings yes against s,w
CHEVRON CORP.
TICKER: CVX CUSIP: 166764100
MEETING DATE: 5/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Amend Certificate of Inc. t o increase # of shares of yes for i,w
common stock
Proposal re: policy to separate the CEO/Chairman yes against s,w
positions
Proposal re: policy and report on human rights yes against s,w
Proposal re: report on environmental impact of yes against s,w
Canadian oil sands
operations
Proposal re: report on greenhouse gas emissions yes against s,w
Proposal re: review and report on guidelines for yes against s,w
country selection
Proposal re: report on host country laws yes against s,w
MATTEL, INC.
TICKER: MAT CUSIP: 577081102
MEETING DATE: 5/29/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: certain reports by the Board of Directors yes against s,w
CATERPILLAR, INC.
TICKER: CAT CUSIP: 149123101
MEETING DATE: 6/11/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: annual election of Directors yes for s,a
Proposal re: Director election majority vote standard yes for s,a
Proposal re: foreign military sales yes against s,w
FAIRPOINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
TICKER: FRP CUSIP: 305560104
MEETING DATE: 6/18/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Long-Term Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approve 2008 Annual Incentive Plan yes for i,w
NU SKIN ENTERPRISES, INC.
TICKER: NUS CUSIP: 67018T105
MEETING DATE: 6/25/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
SUPERVALU, INC.
TICKER: SVU CUSIP: 868536103
MEETING DATE: 6/26/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Stockholder proposal regarding poultry slaughter yes against s,w
Stockholder proposal regarding declassification of yes for s,a
Board
Meridian Value Fund
BE AEROSPACE INC.
TICKER: BEAV CUSIP: 073302101
MEETING DATE: 7/11/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Stockholder proposal (The macbride principles) yes against s,w
DYNEGY INC.
TICKER: DYN CUSIP: 26817G102
MEETING DATE: 7/18/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Appoint independent registered public accountants yes for i,w
Proposal regarding "pay-for-superior-performance" yes against s,w
ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
TICKER: ERTS CUSIP: 285512109
MEETING DATE: 7/26/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Amendments to 2000 Equity Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Amendments to 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Approval of Executive Bonus Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent auditors yes for i,w
STERIS CORP.
TICKER: STE CUSIP: 859152100
MEETING DATE: 7/26/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of certain amendments to the amended and yes for i,w
restated
code of regulations relating to new NYSE requirement
regarding uncertified shares
Ratify independent registered public accountants yes for i,w
UNIVERSAL CORP VA
TICKER: UVV CUSIP: 913456109
MEETING DATE: 8/7/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2007 Stock Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approve the amendments to the Amended and Restated yes against i,a
Articles of Incorporation to eliminate the requirement
of a shareholder vote in circumstances where the
Virginia Stock Corporation Act otherwise permits the
Board of Directors to take action with a shareholder
vote
Approve the amendments to the Amended and Restated yes for i,w
Articles of Incorporation to revise the
indemnification and limitation on liability provisions
Approve the amendments to the Amended and Restated yes for i,w
Articles of Incorporation to make certain technical
amendments to our Articles of Incorporation
HANOVER COMPRESSOR COMPANY
TICKER: HC CUSIP: 410768105
MEETING DATE: 8/16/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Adoption of the agreement and plan of merger, as yes for i,w
amended
Adoption of the Exterran Holdings, Inc. 2007 Stock yes against i,a
Incentive Plan
Adoption of the Exterran Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock yes for i,w
Purchase Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
HELEN OF TROY LTD.
TICKER: HELE CUSIP: G4388N106
MEETING DATE: 8/21/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve amendments to the company's bylaws to make yes for i,w
company eligible for a direct registrationprogram
Appoint independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP.
TICKER: BGG CUSIP: 109043109
MEETING DATE: 10/17/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
DIONEX CORP.
TICKER: DNEX CUSIP: 254546104
MEETING DATE: 10/30/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
WESTERN DIGITAL CORP.
TICKER: WDC CUSIP: 958102105
MEETING DATE: 11/6/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
GLOBALSANTAFE CORP.
TICKER: GSF CUSIP: G3930E101
MEETING DATE: 11/9/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of the Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation yes for i,w
Approval of the Scheme of Arrangement and Amalgamation yes for i,w
CACI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TICKER: CAI CUSIP: 127190304
MEETING DATE: 11/14/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of Amended 2002 Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC.
TICKER: COCO CUSIP: 218868107
MEETING DATE: 11/16/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
COGNOS, INC.
TICKER: COGN CUSIP: 19244C109
MEETING DATE: 1/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Approve arrangement for acquisition by 1361 Alberta yes for i,w
ULC of all the issued and outstanding common shares of
Cognos Inc. in exchange for $58 per common share
HEWITT ASSOCIATES, INC.
TICKER: HEW CUSIP: 42822Q100
MEETING DATE: 1/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Amended Global Stock and Incentive Comp. Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: SCHN CUSIP: 806882106
MEETING DATE: 1/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
ABM INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: ABM CUSIP: 000957100
MEETING DATE: 3/4/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
CABOT CORPORATION
TICKER: CBT CUSIP: 127055101
MEETING DATE: 3/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
TICKER: COO CUSIP: 216648402
MEETING DATE: 3/18/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
SHUFFLE MASTER, INC.
TICKER: SHFL CUSIP: 825549108
MEETING DATE: 3/26/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
QUIKSILVER, INC.
TICKER: ZQK CUSIP: 74838C106
MEETING DATE: 3/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
BP P.L.C.
TICKER: BP CUSIP: 055622104
MEETING DATE: 4/17/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Receive Directors' annual report and accounts yes for i,w
Approve Directors' remuneration report yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Adopt new Articles of Association yes against i,a
Give limited authority for purchase of its own shares yes for i,w
by co.
Give limited authority to allot shares up to a yes against i,a
specified amount
Give authority to allot a limited number of shares for yes against i,a
cash free of pre-emptive rights
ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
TICKER: NLY CUSIP: 035710409
MEETING DATE: 4/21/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Amend charter to increase the number of authorized yes for i,w
shares to 1,000,000,000 shares
CON-WAY, INC.
TICKER: CNW CUSIP: 205944101
MEETING DATE: 4/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Declassification of Board of Directors yes for i,a
HANESBRANDS, INC.
TICKER: HBI CUSIP: 410345102
MEETING DATE: 4/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approve Performance-Based Annual Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proxy voting for business that properly comes before yes against i,a
the meeting
ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, INC.
TICKER: BUD CUSIP: 035229103
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2008 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan for yes for i,w
Non-Employee Directors
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: report on charitable contributions yes against s,w
Proposal re: special shareholder meetings yes against s,w
Proposal re: executive compensation yes against s,w
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
TICKER: WSH CUSIP: G96655108
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve and adopt 2008 Share Purchase and Option Plan yes for i,w
Amend Memorandum of Association yes for i,w
Amend bylaws yes against i,a
BECKMAN COULTER, INC.
TICKER: BEC CUSIP: 075811109
MEETING DATE: 4/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
TICKER: ABT CUSIP: 002824100
MEETING DATE: 4/25/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: access to medicines yes against s,w
Proposal re: advisory vote yes against s,w
AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
TICKER: AVP CUSIP: 054303102
MEETING DATE: 5/1/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Adopt Executive Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Resolution requesting nanomaterial product safety yes against s,w
report
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: PII CUSIP: 731068102
MEETING DATE: 5/1/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
TICKER: VZ CUSIP: 92343V104
MEETING DATE: 5/1/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: eliminate stock options yes for s,a
Propsal re: gender identity nondiscrimination policy yes against s,w
Proposal re: separate offices of Chairman and CEO yes against s,w
FRANKLIN ELECTRIC CO., INC.
TICKER: FELE CUSIP: 353514102
MEETING DATE: 5/2/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TICKER: BAX CUSIP: 071813109
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
EXTERRAN HOLDINGS, INC.
TICKER: EXH CUSIP: 30225X103
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: HE CUSIP: 419870100
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve amended 1990 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan yes for i,w
Approve amended 1987 Stock Option and Incentive Plan yes against i,a
MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
TICKER: MVL CUSIP: 57383T103
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ENTEGRIS, INC.
TICKER: ENTG CUSIP: 29362U104
MEETING DATE: 5/7/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve amended Entegris Incentive Plan adding yes for i,w
performance criteria and limitations on awards
Approve amendments to the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan yes against i,a
and the 1999 Long-Term Incentive and Stock Option Plan
to add performance criteria and limitations on awards
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES, INC.
TICKER: CRL CUSIP: 159864107
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
AMERICAN MED.SYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.
TICKER: AMMD CUSIP: 02744M108
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
NOKIA CORPORATION
TICKER: NOK CUSIP: 654902204
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve annual accounts yes for i,w
Approve distribution of profit for the year, payment yes for i,w
of dividend
Approve discharge from liability of Chairmen, Board yes against i,a
and President
Approve remuneration to the members of the Board yes for i,w
Approve the number of members of the Board of Dir.'s yes for i,w
Approve auditor remuneration yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Authorize Board of Dir.'s to resolve to repurchase yes for i,w
company shares
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP.
TICKER: AIN CUSIP: 012348108
MEETING DATE: 5/9/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ARBITRON, INC.
TICKER: ARB CUSIP: 03875Q108
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of 2008 Equity Compensation Plan yes against i,a
Amendment of Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO.
TICKER: MSA CUSIP: 602720104
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of 2008 Management Equity Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approval of 2008 Non-Employee Directors' Equity yes against i,a
Incentive Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
CHEMTURA CORP.
TICKER: CEM CUSIP: 163893100
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
DYNEGY, INC.
TICKER: DYN CUSIP: 26817G102
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
INTERNATIONAL COAL GROUP, INC.
TICKER: ICO CUSIP: 45928H106
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Transact business as may come before 2008 annual yes against i,a
meeting
PROGRESS ENERGY, INC.
TICKER: PGN CUSIP: 743263105
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Shareholder proposal regarding executive compensation yes against i,w
LIZ CLAIBORNE, INC.
TICKER: LIZ CUSIP: 539320101
MEETING DATE: 5/15/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal on simple majority vote yes for s,a
PACTIV CORP.
TICKER: PTV CUSIP: 695257105
MEETING DATE: 5/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
SECURE COMPUTING CORP.
TICKER: SCUR CUSIP: 813705100
MEETING DATE: 5/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve amendment to the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan to yes against i,a
increase number of shares available for issuance by
1,500,000 shares
Approve amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
to increase number of shares available for
distribution by 1,000,000
shares, to change the definition of which employees
may be eligible to participate in the Employee Stock
Purchase Plan and to make certain other clarifying and
administrative changes
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
TRANSOCEAN, INC.
TICKER: RIGX CUSIP: G90073100
MEETING DATE: 5/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
TICKER: NLY CUSIP: 035710409
MEETING DATE: 5/20/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
SEALED AIR CORP.
TICKER: SEE CUSIP: 81211K100
MEETING DATE: 5/20/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve amended 2005 Contingent Stock Plan yes for i,w
Approve amended Performance-Based Compensation Program yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
TICKER: AVID CUSIP: 05367P100
MEETING DATE: 5/21/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Second Amended & Restated 1996 Employee Stock yes for i,w
Purchase Plan
Approve Amended & Restated 2005 Stock Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
INTEL CORPORATION
TICKER: INTC CUSIP: 458140100
MEETING DATE: 5/21/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal to amend bylaws to establish Board committee yes against s,w
on sustainability
UCBH HOLDINGS, INC.
TICKER: UCBH CUSIP: 90262T308
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Amend the Certificate of Incorporation to declassify yes for i,w
the Board
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BUNGE LTD.
TICKER: BG CUSIP: G16962105
MEETING DATE: 5/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Increase number of authorized common shares from yes against i,a
240,000,000 to 400,000,000
Increase number of authorized preference shares from yes against i,a
10,000,000 to 21,000,000
Amend bylaws to permit co. to repurchase or otherwise yes for i,w
acquire its shares to hold as treasury shares
INTERMEC, INC.
TICKER: IN CUSIP: 458786100
MEETING DATE: 5/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan yes against i,a
MATTEL, INC.
TICKER: MAT CUSIP: 577081102
MEETING DATE: 5/29/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: certain reports by the Board of Directors yes against s,w
Meridian Growth Fund
BED, BATH & BEYOND, INC.
TICKER: BBBY CUSIP: 075896100
MEETING DATE: 7/10/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: climate change report yes against s,w
Proposal re: executive compensation vote yes against s,w
Proposal re: product content report yes against s,w
BE AEROSPACE INC.
TICKER: BEAV CUSIP: 073302101
MEETING DATE: 7/11/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Stockholder proposal (The macbride principles) yes against s,w
AIRGAS INC
TICKER: ARG CUSIP: 009363102
MEETING DATE: 8/7/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC.
TICKER: DRI CUSIP: 237194105
MEETING DATE: 9/14/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
NETWORK APPLIANCE, INC.
TICKER: NTAP CUSIP: 64120L104
MEETING DATE: 9/19/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Amendment to the 1999 Stock Option Plan to extend the yes against i,a
term of the plan 10 years; increase the limitation on
the percentage of stock issuance and
performance shares or performance units that may be
granted under the '99 plan from 10%to 30% of the
shares reserved
Amendment to 1999 Plan to increase the share reserve yes against i,a
by an additional 7,200,000 shares of common stock
Amendment to Co.'s Employee Stock Purchase Plan to yes for i,w
increase share reserve under the plan by additional
1,600,000 shares of common stock
Approve Company's Executive Compensation Plan to yes for i,w
enable incentive compensation under such plan to
qualify as deductible "performance
based compensation" within meaning of 162(M) of
internal revenue code
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
GLOBAL PAYMENTS, INC.
TICKER: GPN CUSIP: 37940X102
MEETING DATE: 9/26/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
RPM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TICKER: RPM CUSIP: 749685103
MEETING DATE: 10/4/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve and adopt the Amended 1995 Incentive yes for i,w
Compensation Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
DIONEX CORP.
TICKER: DNEX CUSIP: 254546104
MEETING DATE: 10/30/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MICROS SYSTEMS, INC.
TICKER: MCRS CUSIP: 594901100
MEETING DATE: 11/16/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve amendment to Articles of Incorporation for an yes against i,a
increase in the aggregate # of shares of common stock
the co. is authorized to issue from 50,000,000 to
120,000,000 shares
Approve amendment to 1991 Stock Option Plan to yes against i,a
authorize the issuance of an additional 600,000 shares
of common stock
Approve other business as may properly come before the yes for i,w
annual meeting
CBRL GROUP, INC.
TICKER: CBRL CUSIP: 12489V106
MEETING DATE: 11/29/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Re-Approve material terms of performance goals set yes for i,w
forth in the 2002 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
Approve certain amendments to 2002 Omnibus Incentive yes against i,a
Comp. Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Transact all other business properly brought before yes for i,w
the meeting
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: WGO CUSIP: 974637100
MEETING DATE: 12/18/2007
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
COGNOS, INC.
TICKER: COGN CUSIP: 19244C109
MEETING DATE: 1/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Resolution approving arrangement under Section 192 of yes for i,w
the Canada Business Corporations Act involving
acquisition by 1361 Alberta ULC, an indirect
subsidiary of International Business Machines
Corp., of all the issued and outstanding common
shares of Cognos Inc. in exchange for $58 per common
share
BEA SYSTEMS, INC.
TICKER: BEAS CUSIP: 073325102
MEETING DATE: 3/18/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: establishment of engagement process with yes for s,a
proponents of
certain stockholder proposals
Proposal re: declassification of the Board of Directors yes for s,a
T. ROWE PRICE GROUP, INC.
TICKER: TROW CUSIP: 74144T108
MEETING DATE: 4/10/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of charter amendment to increase authorized yes for i,w
common stock
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proxies authorized to vote upon business that comes yes for i,w
before meeting
C.R. BARD, INC.
TICKER: BCR CUSIP: 067383109
MEETING DATE: 4/16/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
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Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Amended 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approve Amended 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve amendment to Restated Certificate of yes for i,w
Incorporation to provide for majority voting in
uncontested elections of Directors
ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
TICKER: NLY CUSIP: 035710409
MEETING DATE: 4/21/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Amend charter to increase the number of authorized yes for i,w
shares to 1,000,000,000 shares
ROLLINS, INC.
TICKER: ROL CUSIP: 775711104
MEETING DATE: 4/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Performance-Based Incentive Cash Compensation yes for i,w
Plan for executive officers
Approve 2008 Stock Incentive Plan yes against i,a
WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
TICKER: WSH CUSIP: G96655108
MEETING DATE: 4/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve and adopt 2008 Share Purchase and Option Plan yes for i,w
Amend Memorandum of Association yes for i,w
Amend bylaws yes against i,a
SVB FINANCIAL GROUP
TICKER: SIVB CUSIP: 78486Q101
MEETING DATE: 4/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
TERADATA CORP.
TICKER: TDC CUSIP: 88076W103
MEETING DATE: 4/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify appointment of C.K. Prahalad, Class II nominee yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
BROWN & BROWN
TICKER: BRO CUSIP: 115236101
MEETING DATE: 4/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of 2008 Sharesave Plan yes for i,w
THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORP.
TICKER: DNB CUSIP: 26483E100
MEETING DATE: 5/6/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ADVENT SOFTWARE, INC.
TICKER: ADVS CUSIP: 007974108
MEETING DATE: 5/7/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve the Amended & Restated 2002 Stock Plan and yes against i,a
reserve an additional 900,000 shares thereunder
LABORATORY CORP. OF AMERICA
TICKER: LH CUSIP: 50540R409
MEETING DATE: 5/7/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Management Incentive Bonus Plan yes for i,w
Approve 2008 Stock Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Approve amendment to the 1997 Employee Stock Purchase yes against i,a
Plan to extend the termination date of the plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP.
TICKER: EW CUSIP: 28176E108
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Amendment & Restatement of the Long-Term Stock yes against i,a
Incentive Compensation Program
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
MILLIPORE CORP.
TICKER: MIL CUSIP: 601073109
MEETING DATE: 5/8/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Adoption of the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan yes against i,a
FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
TICKER: FTI CUSIP: 30249U101
MEETING DATE: 5/9/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve material terms of performance goals under the yes against i,a
Incentive Compensation and Stock Plan
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
TICKER: XRAY CUSIP: 249030107
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal requesting Board of Directors issue a yes against s,w
sustainability report to stockholders by
September 1, 2008
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
TICKER: RCL CUSIP: V7780T103
MEETING DATE: 5/13/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approval of 2008 Equity Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Shareholder Proposal regarding Director stock ownership yes against s,w
MERCURY GENERAL CORP.
TICKER: MCY CUSIP: 589400100
MEETING DATE: 5/14/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve Senior Executive Incentive Bonus Plan yes for i,w
AMERICAN TOWER CORP.
TICKER: AMT CUSIP: 029912201
MEETING DATE: 5/15/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
TICKER: GCCO CUSIP: 387328107
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Proposal to amend the Amended & Restated 1999 Equity yes against i,a
Incentive Plan
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ALLIED WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
TICKER: AW CUSIP: 019589308
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
ROSS STORES, INC.
TICKER: ROST CUSIP: 778296103
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Adoption of 2008 Equity Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD.
TICKER: TRMB CUSIP: 896239100
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve amendment to Employee Stock Purchase Plan yes for i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Transact other business that may properly come before yes against i,a
the meeting
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
TICKER: ZBRA CUSIP: 989207105
MEETING DATE: 5/22/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
CERNER CORP.
TICKER: CERN CUSIP: 156782104
MEETING DATE: 5/23/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
PALL CORP.
TICKER: PLL CUSIP: 696429307
MEETING DATE: 5/28/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Amend Employee Stock Purchase Plan to increase number yes for i,w
of shares
MATTEL, INC.
TICKER: MAT CUSIP: 577081102
MEETING DATE: 5/29/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Proposal re: certain reports by the Board of Directors yes against s,w
WATSCO, INC.
TICKER: WSO CUSIP: 942622200
MEETING DATE: 5/30/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP, INC.
TICKER: AMG CUSIP: 008252108
MEETING DATE: 6/3/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
TICKER: LVS CUSIP: 517834107
MEETING DATE: 6/5/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
Approve performance-based provisions of 2004 Equity yes against i,a
Award Plan
Approve performance-based provisions of Executive Cash yes against i,a
Incentive Plan
BLACKBAUD, INC.
TICKER: BLKB CUSIP: 09227Q100
MEETING DATE: 6/18/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Approve 2008 Equity Incentive Plan yes against i,a
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
PETSMART, INC.
TICKER: PETM CUSIP: 716768106
MEETING DATE: 6/18/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
TICKER: AEO CUSIP: 02553E106
MEETING DATE: 6/24/2008
I= PROPOSED BY ISSUER
S=PROPOSED BY SHAREHOLDER
W=VOTE CAST WITH MANAGEMENT
A=VOTE CAST AGAINST MANAGEMENT
DESCRIPTION OF MATTER VOTED ON VOTED VOTE CAST NA=VOTE CAST- NO MGMT RECOMMENDATION
- ------------------------------ -------------- --------------- ------------------------------------
Election of directors yes for all i,w
Ratify independent registered public accounting firm yes for i,w