UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-2794
MFS SERIES TRUST III
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
500 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Susan S. Newton
Massachusetts Financial Services Company
500 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Name and address of agents for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000
Date of fiscal year end: January 31
Date of reporting period: July 1, 2007- June 30, 2008
ITEM 1. PROXY VOTING RECORD.
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ICA File Number: 811-02794
Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
MFS Series Trust III
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BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Ticker: BAC Security ID: 060505104
Meeting Date: APR 23, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: FEB 27, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director William Barnet, III For For Management
2 Elect Director Frank P. Bramble, Sr. For For Management
3 Elect Director John T. Collins For For Management
4 Elect Director Gary L. Countryman For For Management
5 Elect Director Tommy R. Franks For For Management
6 Elect Director Charles K. Gifford For For Management
7 Elect Director Kenneth D. Lewis For For Management
8 Elect Director Monica C. Lozano For For Management
9 Elect Director Walter E. Massey For For Management
10 Elect Director Thomas J. May For For Management
11 Elect Director Patricia E. Mitchell For For Management
12 Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan For For Management
13 Elect Director O. Temple Sloan, Jr. For For Management
14 Elect Director Meredith R. Spangler For For Management
15 Elect Director Robert L. Tillman For For Management
16 Elect Director Jackie M. Ward For For Management
17 Ratify Auditors For For Management
18 Limit/Prohibit Executive Stock-Based Against Against Shareholder
Awards
19 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
20 Limit Executive Compensation Against Against Shareholder
21 Provide for Cumulative Voting Against Against Shareholder
22 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
23 Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Against For Shareholder
Special Meetings
24 Report on the Equator Principles Against Against Shareholder
25 Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Against Against Shareholder
Committee on Human Rights
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO.
Ticker: CENT Security ID: 153527106
Meeting Date: FEB 11, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: DEC 17, 2007
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director William E. Brown For Withhold Management
1.2 Elect Director Brooks M. Pennington III For Withhold Management
1.3 Elect Director John B. Balousek For For Management
1.4 Elect Director David N. Chichester For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Alfred A. Piergallini For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Bruce A. Westphal For For Management
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CHEVRON CORPORATION
Ticker: CVX Security ID: 166764100
Meeting Date: MAY 28, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director S. H. Armacost For For Management
2 Elect Director L. F. Deily For For Management
3 Elect Director R. E. Denham For For Management
4 Elect Director R. J. Eaton For For Management
5 Elect Director S. Ginn For For Management
6 Elect Director F. G. Jenifer For For Management
7 Elect Director J. L. Jones For For Management
8 Elect Director S. Nunn For For Management
9 Elect Director D. J. O?Reilly For For Management
10 Elect Director D. B. Rice For For Management
11 Elect Director P. J. Robertson For For Management
12 Elect Director K. W. Sharer For For Management
13 Elect Director C. R. Shoemate For For Management
14 Elect Director R. D. Sugar For For Management
15 Elect Director C. Ware For For Management
16 Ratify Auditors For For Management
17 Increase Authorized Common Stock For For Management
18 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
19 Adopt Human Rights Policy Against Against Shareholder
20 Report on Environmental Impact of Oil Against Against Shareholder
Sands Operations in Canada
21 Adopt Quantitative GHG Goals for Products Against Against Shareholder
and Operations
22 Adopt Guidelines for Country Selection Against Against Shareholder
23 Report on Market Specific Environmental Against Against Shareholder
Laws
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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ticker: CCU Security ID: 184502102
Meeting Date: MAY 27, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 18, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Alan D. Feld For For Management
2 Elect Director Perry J. Lewis For For Management
3 Elect Director L. Lowry Mays For For Management
4 Elect Director Mark P. Mays For For Management
5 Elect Director Randall T. Mays For For Management
6 Elect Director B. J. McCombs For For Management
7 Elect Director Phyllis B. Riggins For For Management
8 Elect Director Theodore H. Strauss For For Management
9 Elect Director J. C. Watts For For Management
10 Elect Director John H. Williams For For Management
11 Elect Director John B. Zachry For For Management
12 Ratify Auditors For For Management
13 Adopt Policy for Engagement With Against Against Shareholder
Proponents of Shareholder Proposals
Supported by a Majority Vote
14 Require Independent Compensation Against Against Shareholder
Committee
15 Adopt Anti Gross-up Policy Against Against Shareholder
16 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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COMCAST CORP.
Ticker: CMCSA Security ID: 20030N101
Meeting Date: MAY 14, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 6, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director S. Decker Anstrom For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Kenneth J. Bacon For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Sheldon M. Bonovitz For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Edward D. Breen For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Julian A. Brodsky For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Joseph J. Collins For For Management
1.7 Elect Director J. Michael Cook For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Gerald L. Hassell For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Jeffrey A. Honickman For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Brian L. Roberts For For Management
1.11 Elect Director Ralph J. Roberts For For Management
1.12 Elect Director Dr. Judith Rodin For For Management
1.13 Elect Director Michael I. Sovern For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Amend Restricted Stock Plan For For Management
4 Amend Stock Option Plan For For Management
5 Adopt Recapitalization Plan Against For Shareholder
6 Increase Disclosure of Executive Against Against Shareholder
Compensation
7 Require More Director Nominations Than Against Against Shareholder
Open Seats
8 Report on Pay Disparity Against Against Shareholder
9 Provide for Cumulative Voting for Class A Against Against Shareholder
Shareholders
10 Adopt Principles for Health Care Reform Against Against Shareholder
11 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
Ticker: GGL Security ID: 38239A100
Meeting Date: JAN 11, 2008 Meeting Type: Special
Record Date: DEC 7, 2007
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Approve Merger Agreement For For Management
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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
Ticker: HST Security ID: 44107P104
Meeting Date: MAY 14, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 27, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Roberts M. Baylis For For Management
2 Elect Director Terence C. Golden For For Management
3 Elect Director Ann M. Korologos For For Management
4 Elect Director Richard E. Marriott For For Management
5 Elect Director Judith A. McHale For For Management
6 Elect Director John B. Morse Jr For For Management
7 Elect Director W. Edward Walter For For Management
8 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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INTEL CORP.
Ticker: INTC Security ID: 458140100
Meeting Date: MAY 21, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 24, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Craig R. Barrett For For Management
2 Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky For For Management
3 Elect Director Carol A. Bartz For For Management
4 Elect Director Susan L. Decker For For Management
5 Elect Director Reed E. Hundt For For Management
6 Elect Director Paul S. Otellini For For Management
7 Elect Director James D. Plummer For For Management
8 Elect Director David S. Pottruck For For Management
9 Elect Director Jane E. Shaw For For Management
10 Elect Director John L. Thornton For For Management
11 Elect Director David B. Yoffie For For Management
12 Ratify Auditors For For Management
13 Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Against Against Shareholder
Committee on Sustainability
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Ticker: JNJ Security ID: 478160104
Meeting Date: APR 24, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: FEB 26, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Mary Sue Coleman For For Management
1.2 Elect Director James G. Cullen For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Michael M.E. Johns For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Arnold G. Langbo For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Susan L. Lindquist For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Leo F. Mullin For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Wiliam D. Perez For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Christine A. Poon For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Charles Prince For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Steven S. Reinemund For For Management
1.11 Elect Director David Satcher For For Management
1.12 Elect Director William C. Weldon For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
Ticker: JPM Security ID: 46625H100
Meeting Date: MAY 20, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 21, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Crandall C. Bowles For For Management
2 Elect Director Stephen B. Burke For For Management
3 Elect Director David M. Cote For For Management
4 Elect Director James S. Crown For For Management
5 Elect Director James Dimon For For Management
6 Elect Director Ellen V. Futter For For Management
7 Elect Director William H. Gray, III For For Management
8 Elect Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. For For Management
9 Elect Director Robert I. Lipp For For Management
10 Elect Director David C. Novak For For Management
11 Elect Director Lee R. Raymond For For Management
12 Elect Director William C. Weldon For For Management
13 Ratify Auditors For For Management
14 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan For For Management
15 Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan For For Management
16 Report on Government Service of Employees Against Against Shareholder
17 Report on Political Contributions Against Against Shareholder
18 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
19 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
20 Require More Director Nominations Than Against Against Shareholder
Open Seats
21 Report on Human Rights Investment Against Against Shareholder
Policies
22 Report on Lobbying Activities Against Against Shareholder
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP
Ticker: LPX Security ID: 546347105
Meeting Date: MAY 1, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 3, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director E. Gary Cook For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Kurt M. Landgraf For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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MGM MIRAGE
Ticker: MGM Security ID: 552953101
Meeting Date: MAY 13, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Robert H. Baldwin For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Willie D. Davis For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Kenny C. Guinn For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Alexander M. Haig, Jr. For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Alexis M. Herman For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Roland Hernandez For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Gary N. Jacobs For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Kirk Kerkorian For For Management
1.9 Elect Director J. Terrence Lanni For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Anthony Mandekic For For Management
1.11 Elect Director Rose Mckinney-James For For Management
1.12 Elect Director James J. Murren For For Management
1.13 Elect Director Ronald M. Popeil For For Management
1.14 Elect Director Daniel J. Taylor For For Management
1.15 Elect Director Melvin B. Wolzinger For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Report on Dividends Paid by Company's Against Against Shareholder
Peer Group
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RELIANT ENERGY INC.
Ticker: RRI Security ID: 75952B105
Meeting Date: MAY 20, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director E. William Barnett For For Management
2 Elect Director Donald J. Breeding For For Management
3 Elect Director Kirby John H. Caldwell For For Management
4 Elect Director Mark M. Jacobs For For Management
5 Elect Director Steven L. Miller For For Management
6 Elect Director Laree E. Perez For For Management
7 Elect Director Evan J. Silverstein For For Management
8 Elect Director Joel V. Staff For For Management
9 Elect Director William L. Transier For For Management
10 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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TIME WARNER CABLE INC.
Ticker: TWC Security ID: 88732J108
Meeting Date: MAY 29, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 2, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director David C. Chang For For Management
1.2 Elect Director James E. Copeland, Jr. For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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WINDSTREAM CORP.
Ticker: WIN Security ID: 97381W104
Meeting Date: MAY 8, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 14, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Carol B. Armitage For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Samuel E. Beall, III For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Dennis E. Foster For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Francis X. Frantz For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Jeffery R. Gardner For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Jeffrey T. Hinson For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Judy K. Jones For For Management
1.8 Elect Director William A. Montgomery For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Frank E. Reed For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
====================== MFS HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND =======================
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Ticker: BAC Security ID: 060505104
Meeting Date: APR 23, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: FEB 27, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director William Barnet, III For For Management
2 Elect Director Frank P. Bramble, Sr. For For Management
3 Elect Director John T. Collins For For Management
4 Elect Director Gary L. Countryman For For Management
5 Elect Director Tommy R. Franks For For Management
6 Elect Director Charles K. Gifford For For Management
7 Elect Director Kenneth D. Lewis For For Management
8 Elect Director Monica C. Lozano For For Management
9 Elect Director Walter E. Massey For For Management
10 Elect Director Thomas J. May For For Management
11 Elect Director Patricia E. Mitchell For For Management
12 Elect Director Thomas M. Ryan For For Management
13 Elect Director O. Temple Sloan, Jr. For For Management
14 Elect Director Meredith R. Spangler For For Management
15 Elect Director Robert L. Tillman For For Management
16 Elect Director Jackie M. Ward For For Management
17 Ratify Auditors For For Management
18 Limit/Prohibit Executive Stock-Based Against Against Shareholder
Awards
19 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
20 Limit Executive Compensation Against Against Shareholder
21 Provide for Cumulative Voting Against Against Shareholder
22 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
23 Amend Articles/Bylaws/Charter -- Call Against For Shareholder
Special Meetings
24 Report on the Equator Principles Against Against Shareholder
25 Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Against Against Shareholder
Committee on Human Rights
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO.
Ticker: CENT Security ID: 153527106
Meeting Date: FEB 11, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: DEC 17, 2007
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director William E. Brown For Withhold Management
1.2 Elect Director Brooks M. Pennington III For Withhold Management
1.3 Elect Director John B. Balousek For For Management
1.4 Elect Director David N. Chichester For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Alfred A. Piergallini For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Bruce A. Westphal For For Management
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CHEVRON CORPORATION
Ticker: CVX Security ID: 166764100
Meeting Date: MAY 28, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director S. H. Armacost For For Management
2 Elect Director L. F. Deily For For Management
3 Elect Director R. E. Denham For For Management
4 Elect Director R. J. Eaton For For Management
5 Elect Director S. Ginn For For Management
6 Elect Director F. G. Jenifer For For Management
7 Elect Director J. L. Jones For For Management
8 Elect Director S. Nunn For For Management
9 Elect Director D. J. O?Reilly For For Management
10 Elect Director D. B. Rice For For Management
11 Elect Director P. J. Robertson For For Management
12 Elect Director K. W. Sharer For For Management
13 Elect Director C. R. Shoemate For For Management
14 Elect Director R. D. Sugar For For Management
15 Elect Director C. Ware For For Management
16 Ratify Auditors For For Management
17 Increase Authorized Common Stock For For Management
18 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
19 Adopt Human Rights Policy Against Against Shareholder
20 Report on Environmental Impact of Oil Against Against Shareholder
Sands Operations in Canada
21 Adopt Quantitative GHG Goals for Products Against Against Shareholder
and Operations
22 Adopt Guidelines for Country Selection Against Against Shareholder
23 Report on Market Specific Environmental Against Against Shareholder
Laws
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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Ticker: CCU Security ID: 184502102
Meeting Date: MAY 27, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 18, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Alan D. Feld For For Management
2 Elect Director Perry J. Lewis For For Management
3 Elect Director L. Lowry Mays For For Management
4 Elect Director Mark P. Mays For For Management
5 Elect Director Randall T. Mays For For Management
6 Elect Director B. J. McCombs For For Management
7 Elect Director Phyllis B. Riggins For For Management
8 Elect Director Theodore H. Strauss For For Management
9 Elect Director J. C. Watts For For Management
10 Elect Director John H. Williams For For Management
11 Elect Director John B. Zachry For For Management
12 Ratify Auditors For For Management
13 Adopt Policy for Engagement With Against Against Shareholder
Proponents of Shareholder Proposals
Supported by a Majority Vote
14 Require Independent Compensation Against Against Shareholder
Committee
15 Adopt Anti Gross-up Policy Against Against Shareholder
16 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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COMCAST CORP.
Ticker: CMCSA Security ID: 20030N101
Meeting Date: MAY 14, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 6, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director S. Decker Anstrom For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Kenneth J. Bacon For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Sheldon M. Bonovitz For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Edward D. Breen For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Julian A. Brodsky For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Joseph J. Collins For For Management
1.7 Elect Director J. Michael Cook For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Gerald L. Hassell For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Jeffrey A. Honickman For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Brian L. Roberts For For Management
1.11 Elect Director Ralph J. Roberts For For Management
1.12 Elect Director Dr. Judith Rodin For For Management
1.13 Elect Director Michael I. Sovern For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Amend Restricted Stock Plan For For Management
4 Amend Stock Option Plan For For Management
5 Adopt Recapitalization Plan Against For Shareholder
6 Increase Disclosure of Executive Against Against Shareholder
Compensation
7 Require More Director Nominations Than Against Against Shareholder
Open Seats
8 Report on Pay Disparity Against Against Shareholder
9 Provide for Cumulative Voting for Class A Against Against Shareholder
Shareholders
10 Adopt Principles for Health Care Reform Against Against Shareholder
11 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
Ticker: GGL Security ID: 38239A100
Meeting Date: JAN 11, 2008 Meeting Type: Special
Record Date: DEC 7, 2007
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Approve Merger Agreement For For Management
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HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
Ticker: HST Security ID: 44107P104
Meeting Date: MAY 14, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 27, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Roberts M. Baylis For For Management
2 Elect Director Terence C. Golden For For Management
3 Elect Director Ann M. Korologos For For Management
4 Elect Director Richard E. Marriott For For Management
5 Elect Director Judith A. McHale For For Management
6 Elect Director John B. Morse Jr For For Management
7 Elect Director W. Edward Walter For For Management
8 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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IDEARC INC.
Ticker: IAR Security ID: 451663108
Meeting Date: MAY 1, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 3, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Jerry V. Elliott For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Jonathan F. Miller For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Donald B. Reed For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Stephen L. Robertson For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Thomas S. Rogers For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Paul E. Weaver For For Management
2 Approve Omnibus Stock Plan For For Management
3 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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INTEL CORP.
Ticker: INTC Security ID: 458140100
Meeting Date: MAY 21, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 24, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Craig R. Barrett For For Management
2 Elect Director Charlene Barshefsky For For Management
3 Elect Director Carol A. Bartz For For Management
4 Elect Director Susan L. Decker For For Management
5 Elect Director Reed E. Hundt For For Management
6 Elect Director Paul S. Otellini For For Management
7 Elect Director James D. Plummer For For Management
8 Elect Director David S. Pottruck For For Management
9 Elect Director Jane E. Shaw For For Management
10 Elect Director John L. Thornton For For Management
11 Elect Director David B. Yoffie For For Management
12 Ratify Auditors For For Management
13 Amend Bylaws to Establish a Board Against Against Shareholder
Committee on Sustainability
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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Ticker: JNJ Security ID: 478160104
Meeting Date: APR 24, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: FEB 26, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Mary Sue Coleman For For Management
1.2 Elect Director James G. Cullen For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Michael M.E. Johns For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Arnold G. Langbo For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Susan L. Lindquist For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Leo F. Mullin For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Wiliam D. Perez For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Christine A. Poon For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Charles Prince For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Steven S. Reinemund For For Management
1.11 Elect Director David Satcher For For Management
1.12 Elect Director William C. Weldon For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
Ticker: JPM Security ID: 46625H100
Meeting Date: MAY 20, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 21, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director Crandall C. Bowles For For Management
2 Elect Director Stephen B. Burke For For Management
3 Elect Director David M. Cote For For Management
4 Elect Director James S. Crown For For Management
5 Elect Director James Dimon For For Management
6 Elect Director Ellen V. Futter For For Management
7 Elect Director William H. Gray, III For For Management
8 Elect Director Laban P. Jackson, Jr. For For Management
9 Elect Director Robert I. Lipp For For Management
10 Elect Director David C. Novak For For Management
11 Elect Director Lee R. Raymond For For Management
12 Elect Director William C. Weldon For For Management
13 Ratify Auditors For For Management
14 Amend Omnibus Stock Plan For For Management
15 Amend Executive Incentive Bonus Plan For For Management
16 Report on Government Service of Employees Against Against Shareholder
17 Report on Political Contributions Against Against Shareholder
18 Require Independent Board Chairman Against Against Shareholder
19 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
20 Require More Director Nominations Than Against Against Shareholder
Open Seats
21 Report on Human Rights Investment Against Against Shareholder
Policies
22 Report on Lobbying Activities Against Against Shareholder
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP
Ticker: LPX Security ID: 546347105
Meeting Date: MAY 1, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 3, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director E. Gary Cook For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Kurt M. Landgraf For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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MGM MIRAGE
Ticker: MGM Security ID: 552953101
Meeting Date: MAY 13, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Robert H. Baldwin For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Willie D. Davis For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Kenny C. Guinn For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Alexander M. Haig, Jr. For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Alexis M. Herman For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Roland Hernandez For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Gary N. Jacobs For For Management
1.8 Elect Director Kirk Kerkorian For For Management
1.9 Elect Director J. Terrence Lanni For For Management
1.10 Elect Director Anthony Mandekic For For Management
1.11 Elect Director Rose Mckinney-James For For Management
1.12 Elect Director James J. Murren For For Management
1.13 Elect Director Ronald M. Popeil For For Management
1.14 Elect Director Daniel J. Taylor For For Management
1.15 Elect Director Melvin B. Wolzinger For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Report on Dividends Paid by Company's Against Against Shareholder
Peer Group
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RELIANT ENERGY INC.
Ticker: RRI Security ID: 75952B105
Meeting Date: MAY 20, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 31, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Elect Director E. William Barnett For For Management
2 Elect Director Donald J. Breeding For For Management
3 Elect Director Kirby John H. Caldwell For For Management
4 Elect Director Mark M. Jacobs For For Management
5 Elect Director Steven L. Miller For For Management
6 Elect Director Laree E. Perez For For Management
7 Elect Director Evan J. Silverstein For For Management
8 Elect Director Joel V. Staff For For Management
9 Elect Director William L. Transier For For Management
10 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC.
Ticker: SD Security ID: 80007P307
Meeting Date: JUN 6, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 9, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Tom L. Ward For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Roy T. Oliver, Jr. For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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TIME WARNER CABLE INC.
Ticker: TWC Security ID: 88732J108
Meeting Date: MAY 29, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: APR 2, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director David C. Chang For For Management
1.2 Elect Director James E. Copeland, Jr. For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
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WINDSTREAM CORP.
Ticker: WIN Security ID: 97381W104
Meeting Date: MAY 8, 2008 Meeting Type: Annual
Record Date: MAR 14, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1.1 Elect Director Carol B. Armitage For For Management
1.2 Elect Director Samuel E. Beall, III For For Management
1.3 Elect Director Dennis E. Foster For For Management
1.4 Elect Director Francis X. Frantz For For Management
1.5 Elect Director Jeffery R. Gardner For For Management
1.6 Elect Director Jeffrey T. Hinson For For Management
1.7 Elect Director Judy K. Jones For For Management
1.8 Elect Director William A. Montgomery For For Management
1.9 Elect Director Frank E. Reed For For Management
2 Ratify Auditors For For Management
3 Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Against Against Shareholder
Officers' Compensation
======================== MFS MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND ========================
BELL COUNTY TEXAS
Ticker: Security ID: 078027CW7
Meeting Date: APR 28, 2008 Meeting Type: Written Consent
Record Date: MAR 26, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Plan of Reorganization None For Management
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BELL COUNTY TEXAS
Ticker: Security ID: 078027CX5
Meeting Date: APR 28, 2008 Meeting Type: Written Consent
Record Date: MAR 26, 2008
# Proposal Mgt Rec Vote Cast Sponsor
1 Plan of Reorganization None For Management
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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: MFS SERIES TRUST III
By (Signature and Title) Robert J. Manning
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Robert J. Manning, Principal Executive Officer
Date: August 26, 2008